Blooming Arts Garden: Where Creativity Takes Root in Hazel CrestHazel Crest, IL

— September 27, 2025 Crafted by Pam Greer Visualized by Summer Coleman

The Southland is in bloom. This fall, the Villa

The Southland is in bloom. This fall, the Village of Hazel Crest and South Side Radio Live invite the community to gather at the Hazel Crest Creative Arts Center for an evening where art, music, and culture intertwine like vines on a trellis.

From 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, the newly reimagined space at 17030 Dixie Highway will pulse with rhythm, flavor, and connection. Hosted by Laura Miller, with the sonic landscape curated by Otez G, the Blooming Arts Garden is more than a concert — it’s a cultural happening.

The Soundtrack of the Evening

Nina Taylor, Chicago’s own R&B songbird, will bring velvet vocals and soul-stirring energy.

Peter Jericho, Afrobeat ambassador, will lace the night with global grooves that bridge

continents and generations.

Together, they’ll turn the Creative Arts Center into a living garden of sound — rooted in tradition, blossoming with innovation.

A Marketplace in Bloom

Beyond the stage, the grounds will be alive with local vendors, offering food, art, and handmade goods. It’s a chance to support small businesses, discover new flavors, and take a piece of the evening home.

Sound Curator Otez G

Host Laura Miller

Why It Matters

The Blooming Arts Garden is more than a one-night event — it’s part of Hazel Crest’s ongoing transformation of the Creative Arts Center into a cultural cornerstone. Each gathering plants seeds of unity, creativity, and economic growth, ensuring that the Southland’s artistic ecosystem continues to thrive.

Final Word

On September 27, the South Side will gather not just to listen, but to grow together. The Blooming Arts Garden is proof that when music, art, and community converge, the result is nothing short of radiant.