Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge, IL

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Carpenter's father, George B. Carpenter, was the first village president in 1873, who named Park Ridge; his mother was a direct descendent of Puritan John Alden. The composer was internationally famous and with his wife traveled the world, partially as inspiration for his music and partially because "everyone knew them." They had one child, a daughter, about whom Adventures in a Perambulator is written portraying her experiences in a baby carriage in Lincoln Park about 1914, e.g. movements include The Lake, Hurdy Gurdy, The Policeman, Dogs, etc. This very listenable music, beautifully recorded in 2001, has been called a precursor to Gershwin's 'American In Paris.'

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The Kalo Foundation Membership Form is now online!

Become a member of the Kalo Foundation.

Simply print it out, fill it in, and send it it.

Membership benefits include :

Early notification of all lectures & events;

10% discount on Kalo merchandise;

Kalo Koupons - (coupons for shopping at participating stores in Park Ridge.)

Kalo Foundation annual memberships are now available: $15 for individuals, $25 per household, $10 for students and senior citizens (65 and older) and $100 for corporate members. Life memberships are also offered. Several Kalo collectibles are also available for purchase.

Interactive Park Ridge historical map. (Please note that this map is still a work-in-progress.)

Next Kalo Foundation

Board Meeting:

Next Kalo Foundation

Board Meeting:

Tuesday, February 2nd

@ 7:00 pm.

@ The Nonprofit Center

720 Garden St.

Park Ridge, IL