News & Updates
Spay & Neuter Program Available in South Park –
Made possible by a donation from Michael and Holly Di Flora of The Home Group. Michael and Holly Di Flora of The Home Group have made a donation to SICSA for the purpose of spaying and neutering cats. The funds are earmarked specifically for Historic South Park and...
Shakespeare in South Park’s 2014 production, “The Comedy of Errors”
Just a quick reminder that auditions for Shakespeare in South Park's 2014 production, "The Comedy of Errors" are this coming Monday and Tuesday evenings, July 7 and 8, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 500 Hickory Street in South Park. Hope to see you there! ...
The first PPD of 2014 is history… and it was fun!
What a way to welcome summer! Last night's event was well attended and if you were there, you know what we mean - it just doesn't get much better than meeting new friends and neighbors and saying hi to familiar ones on a perfect summer night in June. A special thanks...
Join Kelley Deal as South Park Tavern’s Artist in Residence Every Tuesday in April
South Park neighbor and recording artist Kelley Deal, best known as a member of The Breeders, will be hosting an artist residency at South Park Tavern, with special guests and performances every Tuesday in April! Doors open at 8PM, admission is $5. Appropriate for all ages.As a super-loyal South Parker, Kelley says she wanted to use the residency to really honor the creative spirit of the neighborhood, so in addition to musical performances, she’ll also be hosting Q&As with HSPI’s own Amy Lee, community gardening guru Kasey Henneman, and nationally recognized graphic artist Chris Glass. Also, YOUR chance to write a song with Kelley Deal: the South Park Songwriting Experiment April 19!
Check out the full schedule and promotional video below:
April 5
Amy Lee, Q&A with HSPI President
Scott Torres
Smug Brothers
April 12
Kasey Henneman, Community Gardening Q&A
Joel Walter
Andy Gabbard
April 19
South Park Song Writing Experiment
Motel Beds
April 26
Chris Glass, Q &A
Nick Eddy
Jasper the Colossal
We Reached Our $5K Matching Goal for CDBG!
Last year, Historic South Park was awarded a Capital Improvements grant in the amount of $300,000 to fix walkways and add historic lighting on the Park Drive Boulevard. As part of the grant, we were asked to contribute $5,000 in matching funds, so, in December, we...
“Virtuoso” Whalen is Featured Soloist, Feb 25 & 26 at The Schuster
The New York Times credits her as playing with “considerable virtuosity.” She has been hailed by critics and conductors as “one of the country’s great oboists” with a “gorgeous tone.” South Park’s own Eileen Whalen is one of two featured soloists in concert with the...
Demolition on Adams: A Fresh Start
Many neighbors are rejoicing over the demolition of the cramped cottage at Adams and Nathan that happened last month. Next-door neighbor Mary Beth Haug said, “Having that cottage come down was by far the best Christmas present I could ask for. It was a source of so much grief during the six years that I’ve lived here and I never really thought this day would come! I’m so thankful that we can start fresh and new with all the old removed.”
The structure–neglected by an absent landlord and occupied by lawbreakers–was deemed not worth salvaging by its now-owner, Brien Dyer, who bravely wrested it from the “bad guys” a few years back and has had it taken down. Thank you, Brien! He is deciding what to do with his lot. In the meantime, Mary Beth has volunteered to care for the tiny area once it is green again.
Living Better: Things to Try in 2011
It may be winter, but Dayton offers many cures for cabin fever. Take a moment to look over this "starter" list assembled by twenty-year South Park resident, David Esrati. David is a highly informed "idea guy," a widely-read blogger with a passion for good...