| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Fri 7/18 |
12N LUNCH SPECIALS! Barefoot Hawaiians
LUNCH SPECIALS at Towne Square, Palatine Rd & Smith St, (CH), Food: Mint Julep
Bistro |
| WXRT Day at the Races! featuring a
post-race concert by The Redwalls. During the races, Beatles tribute band BritBeat
will play at the Miller Lite Party in the Park. 2:30p BRITBEAT: http://www.britbeat.com
http://www.myspace.com/britbeat (Beatles
Tribute Band) |
| Post-Race The Redwalls, an up and coming act
out of Deerfield, will perform live at Arlington Park for a special post race show presented by WXRT. Come early
and enjoy live thoroughbred racing action and stay for this post race encore concert. Originally a Beatles cover
band, The Redwalls continue to pay homage to classic rock in their own original scores. With several albums to
their credit, The Redwalls continue to grow in stature and in 2005 accompanied Oasis on the UK Tour. In January
of this year the band performed on the Late Show with David Letterman, and in April on the Tonight Show with Jay
Leno. |
| Fri 7/18 |
11:15a-9:30p On Line: $6/Gate: $7 Miller
Lite Party in the Park! Arlington
Park Racetrack, 2200 W Euclid Ave (Euclid & Wilke Rds), Arlington
Heights, 847-385-7500,
http://www.arlingtonpark.com |
Concert in the Park, 10th Downtown
Alive Summer Concert Series 2008! Downer Place, (btwn Stolp
& Broadway), Aurora, Mayor’s Office of Special Events: 630-844-4731, HotL: 630-844-4FUN,
http://www.aurora-il.org/specialevents/events/downtownalive.asp
http://www.downtownaliveaurora.com
food booths, children's activities. Bring your own lawn chairs, NO coolers are permitted and NO recording devices
are allowed and will be subject to confiscation. Free admission. 6-10p
Parking: Free at all downtown area municipal lots, curbside meters and
Stolp Avenue Parking Garage. Funded by tax
dollars as reviewed and approved by the Aurora City Council and our many generous sponsors. http://www.enjoyaurora.com |
| Other features included are children’s activities, Cruise Night Car Shows, a Guest Tent available for rent to
local groups, block parties, class reunions, etc., plus a variety of food vendors. In addition, all the downtown
Museums: Aurora Historical Society, Aurora Public Art Commission and Sci-Tech are open. |
| Fri 7/18 |
7:30p American English:
http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com |
Concert in the Park, Twin Lakes Patio Entertainment Series 2008!
Clubhouse, 1200 E Twin Lakes Dr, Palatine, 847-934-6050, Map,
http://www.saltcreekpd.com http://saltcreek.multisportsystems.com/page/show/8534
For PATIO: N Rt 53 to N Northwest Hwy to S Creekside Dr to E Twin Lakes Dr to Clubhouse,
Salt Creek Park District, Twin Lakes, Rt 53 & Palatine Rd, Palatine, 847-259-6890,
Our Friday night patio entertainment series is back and better than ever! No outside food or drink will be allowed
on the deck or patio areas during patio entertainment. Come for dinner and our free concert on the deck overlooking
the lake. Enjoy the best hamburger in town, hot dogs, beef or chicken sandwich, fries ... and finish with ice cream.
Beer and wine available throughout the concert.
Please, no alcohol may be brought into the park. 7:30-9:30p
NEW!! The Village of Palatine has adopted a new smoking ordinance that
bans smoking from all outdoor eating areas and 15' away from all entrances and exits. We thank you for your
cooperation. |
| Fri 7/18 |
Soul Cookin’: http://www.artswarrior.com/aw-entertain-soulCookin.html
(Motown, Dance), |
 Fest,
Kane County Fair 2008!
Fair Grounds, Randell Rd (J S of Rt 38), St. Charles, 630-584-6926,
Map, http://www.kanecountyfair.com, http://www.kanecountyfair.com/visitors_fairinfo.cfm#Entertainment
Ages 5 and Up $5 Daily, Wed: $1,
Senior Citizens over 62: $5 Daily, Wed: $Free,
Season: $20,
Miller Lite Sound Stage: Free- all day
everyday-Free! ('08 - Awsome Stage and Sound System -
DZM) |
| Wed 7/16 |
Dollar Day! $1 admission, 10 rides $10.
Some games, and some food $1,
8p The New Invaders:
http://www.newinvaders.com http://www.myspace.com/thenewinvaders |
| Thu 7/17 |
Thu: Young at heart day. Seniors 62 & over admitted free from 12 to 4p. Grandparents ride
free with paid child.
8p Dot Dot Dot:
http://dotdotdotonline.com http://www.myspace.com/dotdotdotonline
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Original Band, Adam 2nd Best Male Front for
Band! http://www.nitelife.org
Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band!
http://nextgreatband.msn.com |
| Fri 7/18 |
8:30p Ronnie Baker Brooks: http://www.ronniebakerbrooks.com
(Son of Lonnie Brooks: www.lonniebrooks.com,) Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 5th Best Blues Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/19 |
2-4:30p Honey Bears, 8:30p Ides Of
March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com |
| Sun 7/20 |
7:30p The Cryan' Shames:
http://www.cryanshames.com |
| Fest, Seneca Prairie Shipyard Fest
2008! Downtown, Main & Union, Corner
of Armour St & Rt 170, Seneca (On US-6, W of Moris), 815-357-8743, http://www.senecail.org , http://senecail.org/page.asp?page=UpcomingEvents |
| Wed 7/16 |
(Family Night- No Alcohol Served) 5-6p Seneca Twp. High School Band, 5-8p Welcome Burger, 6-10p "Teen Dance"
with DJ, |
| Thu 7/17 |
6:30-10p Road Angels, |
| Fri 7/18 |
6-10p Cruise Night! antique cars, tractors, motorcycles, 6-9p The Maverick's,
9p-1a BBI:
http://www.bbilive.com , |
| Sat 7/19 |
6-9p Betty Mite, 9p-1a The Clients,
9:15p  Fireworks Display! sponsored by the Seneca I-80 Railport |
  Fest, 61th Annual
Fiesta, BEER TENT, St. Christopher, 14641 S. Keeler & 4130 W 147th, Midlothian, 708-388-8190,
http://stchristopherparish.homestead.com Wed-Sun, Daily Wristbands: Thu, Sat & Sun
$18 at the Headquarters Booth, |
| Wed 7/16 |
7p Defining Silence http://www.myspace.com/definingsilencetheband |
| Thu 7/17 |
7p Deja Vu Band: http://www.dejavuband.com |
| Fri 7/18 |
9p-12M Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com http://www.myspace.com/infinity2kmusic
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org
http://www.myspace.com/infinity2kmusic |
| Sat 7/19 |
1p 6 to 9 Band, 2p Legacy Dancers, 3p OFPD presents Beauty & the Beast, 3:30p Oak Forest Park District Dancers
and Poms Team, 6:30p Motor Cycle Blessing! 6:30p Strait Southern http://www.straitsouthern.com, 9:30p Dot Dot Dot:
http://dotdotdotonline.com Back
from FOX TV The Next Great American Band! http://nextgreatband.msn.com |
| Sun 7/20 |
11a Mass under the big tent! 12:15p Blessing of Emergency Fire Equipment! 1p Creative Dance Center Company Dancers,
2p Legacy Dancers, 2:30p Willow Street Dance Theater, 4p OFPD presents Beauty & the Beast, 4:30p Oak Forest
Park District Dancers and Poms Team, 7-9:45p American
English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com |
Fest, Summer Celebration
2008! New Century Park and Big Bear Lake, (2 Blks
N of Rt 60 & Lakeview Pkwy), Vernon Hills,
847-362-7000, -3700,
-4193 Police Non-Em, Map,
 
http://www.vernonhills.org/special_events/SummerCelebration.asp?c_m_back=6&c_y_back=2008
Flyer:
http://www.vernonhills.org/link.asp?l=1&mid=3293&lid=95020
Shuttle Bus from Hawthorn Mall -Marshall Fields (Upper Level) All entertainment is subject to change without notice.
No food or beverages may be brought into the park. Please NO Pets in the park. |
| Wed 7/16 |
Vernon Hills 50th Anniversary Celebration! 7p
Gin Blossoms http://www.ginblossoms.net
90's,
8:45p Creedence Clearwater Revisited
http://www.creedence-revisited.com
Members from the legendary group CCR, |
| Thu 7/17 |
7p Rico!: http://www.ricojams.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Latin! http://www.nitelife.org,
9:15p Fireworks Display! |
| Fri 7/18 |
7p Hot Rocks: http://hotrocksband.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 5th Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org, 9p Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(90's-08, Org, New Rock, No Oldies), |
| Sat 7/19 |
4p , 7p ARRA:
http://www.arraweb.com http://www.myspace.com/arrachicago
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org,
9p Fabulous Thunderbirds: http://www.fabulousthunderbirds.com, |
| Sun 7/20 |
4p , 6p Od Tapo Imi http://www.funconcert.com/ Steel Drum Band http://www.instantvacation.net
(Caribbean) – Steel Drums & More. Get a taste of the tropics with a island revue, featuring steel drums, pop
music, choreography and percussion, 8p Cherry Poppin Daddies http://www.daddies.com
"Zoot Suit Riot" New Age Swing, from Eugene, OR, |
 Fest, Taste of Summer 2008! William E. Brook Center, 900 Skidmore Dr (Orchard & Skidmore St, downtown),
Antioch, 847-395-4342, http://www.antioch.il.gov http://www.antiochchamber.org, http://www.antiochchamber.org/index.php?m=5
Entertainment
Schedule Taste
of Summer 2008 Menus |
| Thu 7/17 |
12N-2p STRIVE Band, 5:45p American Stars of Dance, 7p Mr. Myers Caribbean Rock, |
| Fri 7/18 |
12N-2p, 3-4p Michael Lescher on Keyboards, 5p Barstool Soldiers, 8-11p World Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com |
| Sat 7/19 |
12N-2p The August Band, 3-5p 95 WIIL ROCK Live Remote, 5-7p Little Nashville Band, 8-11p
BBI: http://www.bbilive.com, |
| Sun 7/20 |
12N-1p Out of the Way Band, 2:30-5p American
English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(5-5:30p Meet & Greet w/American English) |
  Fest,
Alpine, Lion Fred Blau Park, Church & 81 E Main St (Rt 22) (400
ft. E of Old Rand Rd.), Lake Zurich, 1-847-540-0321, Map,
http://www.lzlions.org/events/alpine/schedule.htm
http://www.lzlions.org/events/alpine/festival.htm
http://www.lzlions.org,
Click, Print and present coupon to ticket booth for discount for Rides: http://www.lzlions.org/events/alpine/coupon.htm
Poster: http://www.lzlions.org/08%20LZL%20posters.pdf
Fri 6p-12M, Sat 1p-12M, Sun 2:30-10p Unused tickets will be honored
the next day thru Fest..
This event is brought to you by the Lake Zurich Lions Club
and is in NO WAY affiliated with the Village of Lake Zurich or the Park District. |
| Fri 7/18 |
Adm: $5, Gates: 6p, Big Top's Main Stage: 7:30-9p Jay
and The Americans: http://www.jayandtheamericans.net Johnny Star, "Jay"
Reincke, is now the lead singer,
9:30-11:30p Skip Towne & the Greyhounds: http://www.skiptowne.com Jazz, Blues,
R&B, |
| Sat 7/19 |
Adm: $3, Gates: 1p, Big Top's Main Stage: 1-4p 39 and holding, 4-7p Magic Frank Blues Band, 8-11:30p Hot Rocks: http://hotrocksband.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 5th Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 7/20 |
11:30a "Lions Alpine Festival Parade", Steps off: Ela Rd & Main St Through Downtown,
Big Top's Main Stage: 3:30-6p Paul Allodi's OPEN MIC, 6-7p 39 and holding, 7-9p New Odyssey
(The Absolute Ultimate ~ 3 Guys 30 Instruments) |
Fest, (1 Day Event) Terry
Moran Day! Juvenile Diabetes
Foundation Fundraisor!
http://www.tmoranfoundation.com/Event/index.asp, http://www.tmoranfoundation.com/mission.html
Kimball Hill Park, Meadow & School Dr (Behind Jewel Shopping Center on Kirchoff Rd), Rolling Meadows,
Map,
847-394-3515, 847-561-6049, 11a-10p |
The Annual Terry Moran Foundation 16-inch Softball Tournament and Family Day will be 9:30a-10:30p
Women's 12-Inch Division @ 9:45 a.m. Download an application here!
Men's 16-Inch Rec Division @ 9:45 a.m. Download an application here!
Men's 16-Inch 'A' Division @ 3:00 p.m. Download an application here!
All proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. For the kids: Hay Rides, Moonwalk, Games, Prizes, Clowns,
Entertainment: A Live D.J., Bands throughout the day, Softball Tournaments, Horseshoe Toss, Raffles.
Refreshments: Beer Gardens, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Corn Roast, Hot Pretzels, Ice Cream and much, much more. |
| Sat 7/19 |
1-3p Acoustic Slide Show Classic Rock to 90's, 4-6p Heartache Tonight: http://www.heartachetonight.com
Eagles Trib, Tom Carey is Back! 8:30p Band on the Run:
http://www.bandontherun1.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd
Best Tribute Band, '06 Best Tribute Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
 Fest, 7th Annual Brew Daze, Outdoors! Govnor's
Public House, 220 N. Randall Rd (Just N of Rt 62/Algonquin Rd), Lake In The Hills, 847.658.4700, Map,
http://www.govnors.com Many Micro Breweries and Great Food! Under
the tents in the Govnor's Public House parking lot. $6 cover charge
includes you own souvenir beer mug to take home. Jaeger Girls, Tommy Bahama Girls, Giveaways and more ! Breweries:
Blue Cat, Prairie Rock, Gordon Biersch, Brass, Sand Creek, Harrison's and Midnight Carboys(Crystal Lake home brew
club). |
| Fri 7/18 |
5:30-8:30p Audio Daydream, 8p Libido Funk
Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com
, 10p-12:30a **Inside!! Pat McCurdy, |
| Sat 7/19 |
3-5:30p Geary Smith Blues Band, 6-8:30p Kashmir: http://www.kashmirchicago.com
Led Zepelin Trib Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner
as the 4th Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org
9p-12M Modern Day Romeos, |
 Fest, 40th German Fest! Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth & Maple (2 Blks W of Main), Lombard,
630-627-0687, http://www.sacredheartlombard.org
Carnival: Wristbands: Sat 1-5p, Sun 1-5p, Adv: $15, At Fest: $17, MEGA PASS: Adv: $35, At Fest: $40, |
| Thu 7/17 |
7-10p Person to Person: http://www.thep2pband.com
(80's Arena Rock) |
| Fri 7/18 |
7p Hirsch; Donauschwabische Dance Group |
| Sat 7/19 |
3p Hirsch, 7:30p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) |
| Sun 7/20 |
12N Father Dan Band, 1p Musical Memories, 4p Die Lustingen Musikanten & Egerlander Dance Troupe, |
Fest, Summer on Southport! 3800 N. Southport Ave. (Between Byron and Waveland), Chicago, 773-665-4682,
http://www.starevents.com/summ_fest_LineUp.html
http://www.starevents.com $5
Suggested Donation |
| Sat 7/19 |
(North Stage - Southport & Byron) 10a TBD, 12N Scribble Monster, 2p Atomic
Gumdrops, 4p Dickey Pimpkins, 6p Cornmeal, 8p 16 Candles, (Center
Stage - Southport & GRACE) 10a Emerald City, 12N Musical Magic, 2p Miss Lori, 4p Audio Daydream,
6p The Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com,
8p Wedding Banned, (South Stage - Southport & Waveland) 10:30a Mad Science,
12N All About Dance, 2p Hooked on Sonics, 4p Woogie, 6p 7th
Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), 8p Too White Crew |
| Sun 7/20 |
(North Stage - Southport & Byron) 10a Stylin on Southport, 11:30a Chicago Samba,
1p Radio Disney, 3p IRS, 5p Take it to the Limit (Eagles), 7p Maggie Speaks, (Center Stage
- Southport & GRACE) 10a Gospel Brunch w/ Ann Sathers Featuring the Deleverance Singers, 1p Little Nashville, 3p Hat Guys, 5p Rock Candy: http://rockcandychicago.com (Molly of  Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com), 7p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org, (South Stage - Southport & Waveland) 10:30a Bubbles Academy, 12N Herzog Marionettes,
1p Rendition, 3p Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com,
5p The Play Doctors http://www.theplaydoctors.com, 7p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com, |
| Concert in the Park, 10th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2008! Town Square Park (Nr Fountain),
Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org for all the hard work that goes into
persenting this great music series! - DZM If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically
Yours subscribers, just drop Barbara R. Marik a line at mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
. I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts for his show! |
| Mon 7/21 |
6:45-8:15p MAXWELL STREET KLEZMER BAND, (Rain date: Tue 7/22) |
Concert in the Park, Family Summer
Concert Series 2008!
Fishel Park Bandshell, Grove St (downtown, 1/2 blk W of Main St), Downers Grove, Map,
 
http://www.dgparks.org http://www.dgparks.org/supportdata/ConcertPoster(revised).pdf
Tuesday Evening Concert Series: Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket for an evening of FREE entertainment
Pizza, ice cream and soda are available from Downers Grove’s own Aurelio’s Pizza and Every Day’s a Sundae.
Time: 7p, Admission: Free, 630-963-1300, Rain:
Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave, Weather updates after 5:30p: 630-963-0575, |
| Tue 7/22 |
Little Nashville Kids Show but adults will enjoy, too! This award-winning, family-focused
live concert features a high-energy show with an authentic flair. |
Concert in the Park, Tunes on Tuesday
Concert Series 2008! Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove, 847-965-1200, http://www.mortongroveparks.com
http://www.mortongroveparks.com/pdf/Special%20Events.pdf
http://www.mortongroveparks.com/special.php#concerts
Pavilion in the north end of the Park Concert Information: Tunes on Tuesday
You’re invited to enjoy 6 warm summer evenings of exceptional musical entertainment and food in the beautiful surroundings
of Harrer Park. These FREE concerts begin promptly at 7:00 in the Pavillion Area at the north end of Harrer Park.
Each evening, from 6:00-8:30 p.m., a different local restaurant will be featured, offering a variety of tasty and
reasonably priced menu items In addition to delicious main courses, Dairy Queen of Niles will be our Premier Dessert
Vendor at all summer concerts. Bring your family, bring your friends and stake out a great spot on the grass with
your blanket or lawnchair for 5 evenings of outstanding family friendly fun! If you can’t sit- get up and feel
free to dance the night away! (Scheduled Raindate: Tuesday, July 29). |
For the second consecutive year, the Morton Grove Park District will be supporting the Niles Township Food Pantry
and accepting donations of non-perishable food and nonfood items at all Summer Concerts and Family Fun events.
Please show your generosity so we can begin to fight hunger in our own backyard. Should you have any questions,
please contact Liz Goodwin at (847) 965-1200. |
| Tue 7/22 |
7-8:30p Mr. Myers Sponsored by U.S. Cellular |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber
Genesis E310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5 and
are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E. Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E.
Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Wed 7/23 |
8p Palatine Children’s Chorus (NCH), Food: Mint Julep
Bistro |
| Fri 7/25 |
8p Bopology: http://www.bopology.com (NCH), Food: Mint
Julep Bistro |
Concert in the Park, Summer Concert
Series 2008! Arbortheater, 50 Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills,
http://www.vernonhills.org/events/arbortheater.htm
Concerts are held on Thursday evenings 7-9p and are open to the public and everyone is invited. Bring a blanket,
lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the event of rain the concert will be at
the Sullivan Theater 635 North Aspen Dr, |
Dir: FROM RTE 60: Turn south on Fairway Dr (Between Toys R Us and Target) and travel approximately 9/10
mile. The Arbortheater is located just before the entrance to the Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC).
Parking; During the concerts the main parking lot is blocked off for handicap and seniors. Concert parking
is in the Rogers Executive Park II parking lot adjacent to the Arbortheater. The Arbortheater can also be accessed
on the bike path through Deerpath Park just north of the “Castle”. |
| Thu 7/24 |
“Jazz Spectrum Vocal Quartet” An energetic vocal jazz quartet backed by 4 swinging musicians. From lush ballads
to swinging renditions of big band music...from good-time 50's rock and roll and doo wop to lightning fast original
vocalese lyrics, the “Jazz Spectrum Vocal Quartet”, lays down a dazzling performance of rich harmonies and tight
ensemble work. |
 Concert in the Park Music in the Park 2008! Central Park Gazebo, 1450 Forest Gate
Rd.(just off Jorie Blvd, N of 31 St), Oak Brook, 630-990-4233, Map,
http://www.oak-brook.org, http://www.obparks.org,
Poster: http://www.obparks.org/pdf/brochure_summer08.pdf |
| Bring your lawn chairs,blankets and picnic dinner to enjoymusic in the park and see the stage in a beautiful
forest setting! Our concert series is just like Ravinia,but without the driving,parking or prices. In case of inclement
weather, concerts will bemoved into the Family Recreation Center gym. For weather and location updates, please
call the park district at (630) 990-4233 after 6p |
| Thu 7/24 |
Spoken Four (90's Rock Cover Band), |
Concert in the Park, Uniquely Thursdays
Live music in the streets 2008! 1st St btwn Garfield &
Washington St, Downtown, Hinsdale, 630-789-7000, http://www.hinsdalechamber.com/calendar_of_events/festivals/uniquely_thursdays.htm,
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/calendar/cal_comm.asp
Join us every Thursday evening beginning June 15th for the summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Food will
be offered by embrace, Toni Marie’s, Wild Oats Market, and Guiliano’s Pizza. Beer, wine and water will be offered
through the Chamber of Commerce. Bring your chairs and blankets to sit down and relax while visiting with friends
and neighbors.
6pm - 9pm (Every Thursday Evening) Thanks to "100.3 Love fm" Radio Station, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital,
Grant Square Merchants, LaSalle Bank, Midwest Bank and Trust Company,Elise Harnois, DDS, Union Church of Hinsdale
6-9p |
| Thu 7/24 |
6-9p South of Disorder Jimmy Buffet tribute, |
| Concert in the Park, Summer Gazebo
Concert in the Park 2008! Turner Park, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, (S of Elgin-Ohare
x Roselle Rd & Granville), Roselle, 630-894-4200, http://roselleparkdistrict.com
http://www.roselle.il.us http://www.roselle.il.us/community/parksoverview.html
http://www.roselleparkdistrict.com/ConcertsInPark.pdf |
The NEWLY EXPANDED Gazebo Concert series showcases FREE musical entertainment the last two Thursdays in June and
every Thursday night in July! What better way to meet your friends and neighbors, listen to some great music, and
enjoy the Gazebo at the newly renovated Turner park! Ice cream treats will be available at each concert from Roselle’s
own “How sweet it is”. The 2008 Gazebo concert series is proudly sponsored in part by the Roselle Chamber of Commerce,
the Village of Roselle, Roselle Bank & Trust and brought to you by the Roselle Park District.
All shows start at 7:00pm Bring your Lawn Chairs and Blankets!
Donations are always welcome. |
| Thu 7/24 |
Skip Towne & the Greyhounds: http://www.skiptowne.com
Jazz, Blues, R&B, |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber
Genesis E310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5 and
are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E. Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E.
Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Fri 7/25 |
8p Bopology: http://www.bopology.com (NCH), Food: Mint
Julep Bistro |
 Fest, Summer Celebration,
Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, 630-372-7275,
http://www.streamwood.org, http://www.streamwood.org/SummerCelebration/Default.htm,
Fri 5-11p, Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-8p, |
| Alternate Parking (handicap and permit parking only on site) Park Place, 550 S Park Blvd, Village Hall,
301 E Irving Park Rd, Streamwood High School, 701 W Schaumburg Rd, Shuttle bus service will run on the half hour
from the above locations, Fri 4-11:30p, Sat 9a-11:30p, Sun 11a-8:30p, |
| Fri 7/27/07 - We win!
The Fest added "Sierra Mist" a
Lemon-Lime Soda! 07/31/2006 - "Sierra Mist" |
| Fri 7/25 |
5-10p Business Expo Tent, 5:30-7:30p 7th
Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), 8:30-10:30p Modern Day
Romeos playing only the best in modern rock and beyond. |
| Sat 7/26 |
10:30a Parade (Step off-Streamwood Blvd./Bartlett Rd.), 10a-6p Craft Show, 12N-8p Business Expo Tent, 2:30-3:30p Vinyl Highway (60's/70's), 5:30-7:30p Live Band Karaoke, 8:30-10:30p
ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org 9:15p Fireworks! |
| Sun 7/27 |
10a-5p Craft Show, 12N-5p Business Expo Tent, 12N-4p Wristband: $15 Unlimited Carnival Rides, 3-4:30p
Parrothead Express, 5:30-7:30p The
White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com (Oldies, Rockabilly & Country), |
Fest, 48th Annual Algonquin Founders Days, Towne
Park & Riverfront Park, S Main St. & Rt. 62 (W of Rt 31), Algonquin, 847-658-5340,
http://www.Algonquin.org, Map,
http://www.algonquinfoundersdays.com
Thu 6-10p: Free, Fri 5-10p, Sat 1-10p, Adults: $4,
Sun 1-5p, Adults: $2/$1 Children 4-12: $2, Children 3 and
under: Free, |
| Thu 7/24 |
7-7:30p Opening Ceremonies, 7:30-9:30p Vito Buffalo Orchestra, 7:30-9:30p Designated Driver Program |
| Fri 7/25 |
5-10p Designated Driver Program, 5-8p Algonquin/Lake in the Hills
Rotary Club Fish Fry, 5-7p 7DEEZ: http://www.7deezband.com 8:15-10:15p
Mike & Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com Modern & Alternative
Rock |
| Sat 7/26 |
11p Parade, 2-10p Designated Driver Program
(Sponsored by Provena MedCare), 2-4p Live Band Karaoke, 5-7p Catfight: http://www.myspace.com/catfightbandcom Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Rock Band, 5th Best Dance Band! http://www.nitelife.org
8:15-10:15p The Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com |
| Sun 7/27 |
7a Pancake Breakfast (Presented by Boy Scout
Troop #151), 7-7:45a Founders' Run Check-In (Sponsored by The
Northwest Herald & Washington Mutual),
2-10p Designated Driver Program
(Sponsored by Provena MedCare), 12N Duck Races (Presented by the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Jaycees),
2:30-4:30p Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com http://www.myspace.com/sodarockschicago mailto:sodamusic@sbcglobal.net Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Reggae, Alternative
(Rob Loar of The
Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) |
Riverfront Park Founders Day Festival Fireworks
Spectacular!
Shuttle buses begin running at 7p from Piggly Wiggly and Cub Foods parking lots
??7p Symphony Orchestra
(Sponsored by O&S Development, Mercy Health, Centerville Properties and
Mid America/Galleria)
9p Founders Day Festival Fireworks Spectacular! |
 Fest (1 Day Event - 4-9p), 8th
Annual Midsummer Downtown Block Party! Emerson St & Busse Ave, In
Front of the New City Hall, (E of Rt 83 & Busse, N of NW Hwy & Emerson), Mount Prospect, MPCoC 847-398-6616, 392-6000,
Map,
http://www.mountprospect.org http://www.mountprospect.org/community/special_events/blockparty.html |
| 4-9p Free Fun for KidsFree Kids: Climbing Wall, Face Painting, Mini Ferris Wheel, Pony Rides, AND MUCH MORE.
Food/Beverage Vendors, Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Tent! Parking Available in the East Commuter
Lot (Northwest Highway) and in Village Hall Parking Deck (Emerson Street). |
| Sat 7/26 |
7p The Fairlanes: http://www.thefairlanesband.com
Impulse Dance Ensemble, Chris Petlak, |
 Fest, 80th Lake County Fair, $8, Lake County Fairgrounds, Rt 45 &
Rt 120, Grayslake, 847-223-2204, Fax: 847-223-2260,
http://www.lakecountyfairassoc.com Gen Adm: Adults: $8 Children 12- FREE, Seniors 65+: $4, Uniformed Military Personnel: FREE,
Season Pass- $25, Parking: FREE,
Center Stage, |
Tue 7/22
Thu 7/24 |
7p Band on the Run: http://www.bandontherun1.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd
Best Tribute Band, '06 Best Tribute Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
Wed 7/25
Sat 7/26 |
7p SOUTHERN EXPOSURE http://www.southernexposuretheband.com |
Fri 7/25 7p
Sun 7/27 5:30p |
Pirates Over 40: http://www.piratesover40.com
(Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) |
Fest, 37th Proud American Days, Lions Community
Center and adjacent Greenbriar Park, (S of U.S. Rt 30 & W of Vine St), 1 W Manor Dr., New Lenox,
Map,
Hotline: 815-334-7702, http://www.proudamericandays.com
(W of New I-355 & I-80 X, S of I-80 on E Rt 30 Btwn Joliet &
Frankfort, Ex E on Rt 30 or Ex S on Cedar Rd, Both Ex E of Joliet), Map,
http://www.newlenox.net Presented by: The New Lenox Community Park
District,
Thu 5p-Sun 5p, Free parking is available at the Metra commuter station with free shuttle bus transportation to
the fair grounds. Parking will be available throughout the weekend in the field south of the carnival for a $3. Entrance to the lot is off Rt 30 at Veterans Pkwy.
Entertainment in tent, Shrimp Boil sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lions. Carnival Wristbands:
Thu (6-10p): Sat, Sun (12N-5p): $20, |
| Thu 7/24 |
$0 7:30-11:30p 4-CAST Spanning Four Decades of Rock |
| Fri 7/25 |
21+: $5, 16-20: $2, 7:30-11:30p
Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com (Uses a Music
Track Machine), |
| Sat 7/26 |
21+: $5, 16-20: $2, 7:30-11:30p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 7/27 |
12N-4p Classic Car Show! "Shine and Show" your "pride and joy" New Lenox Public Library,
120 Veterans Pkwy, East parking lot. No registration needed. $0 3:30-8:30p
TOPLIST KARAOKE CONTEST WITH CHERYL Proud American Days Karaoke Contest! 9p Fireworks Display! |
 Fest, 7th Annual Taste of Lincolnshire,
100 Village Green Dr, (bhnd Flatlander's, Milwaukee Ave & Olde Half Day Rd.) Lincolnshire, 847-229-9200,
http://www.village.lincolnshire.il.us http://www.lincolnshirechamber.org
http://www.lincolnshirechamber.org/taste.htm
Poster: http://www.lincolnshirechamber.org/pdf/ScheduleEnt062508.pdf
Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm. Plenty of parking is available. Food and drink tickets cost $1
and are for sale at the ticket booths on site. |
| Fri 7/25 |
5:30-7:30p Live Band Karaoke, 8-10p Banda Rika - Powerful, Versatile Latin
Band! |
| Sat 7/26 |
11:30a-1p DJ - Flow, 1-2p Soul 2 Sole Dance, 2-4p Big Band Sound of Deerfield, 4-6p WXLC- FM, 6-8p Salt &
Silver, 8-10p The Class of '68: http://www.theclassof68.com (A 1960's Rock and Roll Band) |
| Sun 7/27 |
12N-1p Fire Ants, 1-2p Soul 2 Sole Dance, 2-4p Bob Gand Smooth Jazz, 4-6p Radio Disney, |
  Fest, Ridgefest, Freedom Park, Birmingham
& Oak Ave (2 blks E of Ridgeland & 104th St), Chicago
Ridge, 708-425-7700, http://www.chicagoridge.org,
http://www.chicagoridge.org/Community/RidgeFest08.html,
http://www.chicagoridge.org/ridgefest_2008_schedule.htm
Adm: adults Thu: $5/$3 Senior,
Fri: & Sat: $10/$5, Sun: $8/$4,
children -12: Free, Senior Citizens at least 62 years young! Sorry no re-entry hand stamps, Carnival: MEGA PASS Adv: $35,
At Fest: $45, $15 - 4 hour
ride special Sat 1-5p or Sun 1-5p, Parking Lots: Pep Boys - 10100 Ridgeland Ave (northern end of parking lot),
Northwest corner of 103rd Street & Ridgeland Ave, |
| Thu 7/24 |
$5/$3 $1
Ride Night! 6p The Duke Band, 8p Hairbangers
Ball: http://www.HairbangersBall.com
80's, Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Heavy Rock! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Fri 7/25 |
$10/$5 5:30-7p Instant
Karma: http://instantkarmaband.com
(John Lennon Trib) The Beatle Brothers: Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Acoustic
Band, 3rd Best Duo! http://www.nitelife.org,
7:30-9p 80’s Enough, 9:30-11:30p Dennis DeYoung and the Music of STYX, |
| Sat 7/26 |
$10/$5 (Residents free
until 4p) 4-5:30p Ode Tapo Imi, 6-7:30p The Leftovers, 8-9:30p Eddie Money, 9:30-10p Ode Tapo Imi, 10-11:30p Hawaiian tropic Model Search! |
| Sun 7/27 |
$8/$4 (Residents
free until 4p) 3:30-5p Rico Quinn, 5:30-7:30p
Dreams, 8-9p, 9:30-10:30p
Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band! http://www.nitelife.org
9:10p Fireworks Display! |
 Fest,
41st Sugar Grove Corn Boil 2008!
Volunteer Park, 85 Main St (Off Rt 47, S of Rt 56/W Rt 30 exchange, to W Cross St to Main, Behind Sugar Grove
Grade School), Sugar Grove, Map,
630-466-5166 x72 http://www.sugargrovecornboil.org
http://www.sugargrovecornboil.org/bands.htm http://www.sugar-grove.il.us
Sugar Grove Corn Boil Festival This festival of family fun includes homegrown sweet corn cooked by an antique
steam engine, a tractor and craft show, firefighters water fight tournament, children games, food vendors and live
entertainment. Volunteer Park, Main St. and Cross St., Sugar Grove. Free admission. Bring Lawn Chairs |
| Fri 7/25 |
7-9p Meet the Beetles: http://meetthebeetles.net
, 9:30-11p ARRA:
http://www.arraweb.com http://www.myspace.com/arrachicago
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 7/26 |
12N-2p Waubonsee Steel Drum Band, 4p David Alan Band, 6p 7th
Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), 8:30p
The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com, |
| Sun 7/27 |
2-5p DJ M&R Music! |
 Fest, (1 Day Event - 3-8p), 3rd Block Party 2008! Adolph Link
E.S., Lindbergh Park, Biesterfield Rd & W Glenn Trl (W of Rt 53, Btwn Meacham & Rholwing Rd),
Elk Grove, 847-437-9494, Map,
Christy: 847-228-3519, http://www.parks.elkgrove.org,
http://www.elkgroveparks.org/specialEvents.asp |
| Sun 7/27 |
3-6p 5:45p Moving Force Dance Company, 6-8p Elk Grove Idol,
Join us on Sunday, July 27 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Lindbergh Park (located at Adolph Link Elementary School) for
our Third Annual Block Party. This is a free event open to the public. The party includes water activities, preschool
games, baggo, bocce ball, relay races, inflatables, arts and crafts, and more. You will also receive a hotdog,
chips, and drink (while supplies last.) Don't forget to bring a chair or blanket. |
| Concert in the Park, Concert on
the Green 2008! Chamber of Commerce, Breidert's Green, Kansas St, Frankfort,
815-469-2227, http://www.frankfortchamber.com
http://www.frankfortchamber.com/events/concerts.asp |
2007 will be the 20th year the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Concert on the Green Committee has organized and brought
to the community professional and varied Sunday evening concerts in the community park.
Concerts are offered every Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Breidert Green in the center of Frankfort's
Historic District, from Father's Day until the end of August. Please bring your lawn chairs and a blanket. Admission
is free.
Frankfort's 2007 Summer Concerts on the Green Schedule Summer Sunday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Depot at Breidert's Green Community Park (Corner of Kansas Street & White Street) Bring blankets or lawn chairs
In case of stormy weather— don’t be left out in the rain! Concerts will be held at Frankfort Park District Founders
Center, 140 Oak Street All scheduled times as above. Non-monetary contributions absolutely necessary to the operation
and success of this concert series is provided by the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort Park District. |
| Sun 7/27 |
6:30p Skip Towne & the Greyhounds: http://www.skiptowne.com Jazz, Blues,
R&B, |
Fest, 30th Italianfest! sponsored by Roma Lodge, Racine Civic Centre Festival Park, 5 Fifth St, Downtown, Racine,
WI, 773-792-1600 x219, 1-800-272-2463 or 262-884-6400, http://www.visitracine.org/fest
http://www.romalodge.com
Tix Adv: $3, At Fest: $4,
http://www.romalodge.com/Entertainment.html |
| Fri 7/25 |
(TENT STAGE) 7-11p The BriTins, (MAIN
STAGE) 6-8:30p Mellencougar,
9:30p-12M Dot Dot Dot:
http://dotdotdotonline.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Original Band, Adam 2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band!
http://nextgreatband.msn.com
9:15p
Fireworks Display! |
| Sat 7/26 |
(TENT STAGE) 7-11p The
Rockin' Fenderskirts: http://www.therockinfenderskirts.com 9:15p Fireworks Display! |
| Sun 7/27 |
(TENT STAGE) 4-8p The
New Image Band: http://www.gigmasters.com/artists/thenewimageband
(oldies- 50's to 70's) |
| Concert in the Park, 10th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2008! Town Square Park (Nr Fountain),
Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org for all the hard work that goes into
persenting this great music series! - DZM If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically
Yours subscribers, just drop Barbara R. Marik a line at mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
. I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts for his show! |
| Mon 7/28 |
6:45-8:15p LIMITED EDITION BIG BAND, Vocalist: Julie Creighton, (Rain date: Wed
7/30) |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber
Genesis E310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5 and
are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E. Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E.
Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Wed 7/30 |
8p Summer Serenade An exciting professional orchestra based in the northwest suburbs.
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy great classical music under the stars.(NCH), Food: Mint
Julep Bistro |
| Fri 8/1 |
Palatine Concert Band (NCH), Food: Mint Julep Bistro |
Concert in the Park, Summer Concert
Series 2008! Arbortheater, 50 Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills,
http://www.vernonhills.org/events/arbortheater.htm
Concerts are held on Thursday evenings 7-9p and are open to the public and everyone is invited. Bring a blanket,
lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the event of rain the concert will be at
the Sullivan Theater 635 North Aspen Dr, |
Dir: FROM RTE 60: Turn south on Fairway Dr (Between Toys R Us and Target) and travel approximately 9/10
mile. The Arbortheater is located just before the entrance to the Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC).
Parking; During the concerts the main parking lot is blocked off for handicap and seniors. Concert parking
is in the Rogers Executive Park II parking lot adjacent to the Arbortheater. The Arbortheater can also be accessed
on the bike path through Deerpath Park just north of the “Castle”. |
| Thu 7/31 |
”The Tuff Enuff Band” Singing the blues and keepin’ it cool, ”The Tuff Enuff Band” brings the sound
of class rock and the blues to life. This local band reflects a time when songs were written from the heart with
a little bit of soul. |
| Concert in the Park Music in the Park 2008! Central Park Gazebo, 1450 Forest Gate
Rd.(just off Jorie Blvd, N of 31 St), Oak Brook, 630-990-4233, Map,
http://www.oak-brook.org, http://www.obparks.org,
Poster: http://www.obparks.org/pdf/brochure_summer08.pdf |
| Bring your lawn chairs,blankets and picnic dinner to enjoymusic in the park and see the stage in a beautiful
forest setting! Our concert series is just like Ravinia,but without the driving,parking or prices. In case of inclement
weather, concerts will bemoved into the Family Recreation Center gym. For weather and location updates, please
call the park district at (630) 990-4233 after 6p |
| Thu 7/31 |
Little Nashville (Country Rock, Children/Family Entertainment) |
Concert in the Park, Uniquely Thursdays
Live music in the streets 2008! 1st St btwn Garfield &
Washington St, Downtown, Hinsdale, 630-789-7000, http://www.hinsdalechamber.com/calendar_of_events/festivals/uniquely_thursdays.htm,
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/calendar/cal_comm.asp
Join us every Thursday evening beginning June 15th for the summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Food will
be offered by embrace, Toni Marie’s, Wild Oats Market, and Guiliano’s Pizza. Beer, wine and water will be offered
through the Chamber of Commerce. Bring your chairs and blankets to sit down and relax while visiting with friends
and neighbors.
6pm - 9pm (Every Thursday Evening) Thanks to "100.3 Love fm" Radio Station, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital,
Grant Square Merchants, LaSalle Bank, Midwest Bank and Trust Company,Elise Harnois, DDS, Union Church of Hinsdale
6-9p |
| Thu 7/31 |
6-9p Backstage Pass: http://www.rockbackstage.com/home1024.htm Classic Rock Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd Best Classic
Rock! http://www.nitelife.org 80’s- 90’s Rock, |
 Concert in
the Park, Concert Series 2008!
Gazebo, Lincoln Park, West Main St. between 4th and 5th Sts. St. Charles, 630-513-6200,
http://www.st-charlesparks.org/links/concerts.htm |
| Arrive early to enjoy delicious snacks, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream and more from various food vendors. Alcohol
is not permitted in the park. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the center court of the Charlestowne
Mall. Musicians subject to change without notice. 7p |
| Thu 7/31 |
April`s Reign http://www.aprilsreignband.com
one of the Midwest’s finest Rock and Roll bands around. Fronted by one of the best female vocalists this area has
seen, Ms. Suzie Castillo puts on a show you will not soon forget |
 Fest, Festa Itailana 2008! Boylan HS, 4000 St. Francis
St, Rockford, Map,
http://www.boylan.org http://www.griaa.com/schedule.php |
| Thu 7/31 |
5:30p Amici Italiani Adult Folk Dance Troupe, 6:15p Chris Colletti, 8p Clutch Cargo
http://www.clutchcargorocks.com Rockford, 11 piece
oldies/rock band |
| Fri 8/1 |
5p Peter Guerin “Tribute to Elvis”, 7:15p Tony Spavone http://www.tonyspavones.com/index.html
?? (Italian American Torchlight Songs), 9:30p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com |
| Sat 8/2 |
2p Shaken’ not Stirred R&B band, 3:30p Amici Italiani Youth and Adult Dance Troupe, 5:30p
Missing Links http://www.missinglinksband.com
Rockford, Classic Rock, 7:30p Diamanti Chicago, 7 piece popular classic and contemporary Italian and American music,
9:30p Mr. Big Stuff http://www.mrbigstuffband.com
w/ three-piece brass section along with a tight, funky rhythm section, pop, rock, funk, swing, R&B and disco, |
| Sun 8/3 |
5p Ultimate Party Band http://www.ultimatepartyband.com 7p Denny Diamond:
http://www.dennydiamond.com (Neil Diamond Trib) w/The Family
Jewels and Change of Habit Band: http://www.changeofhabitband.com 9p
Fireworks Display! |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber
Genesis E310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5 and
are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E. Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E.
Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Fri 8/1 |
Palatine Concert Band (NCH), Food: Mint Julep Bistro |
Fest, 21th Augustfest, Saint Zachary's, 567 W Algonquin Rd, (2 Blk E of Rt 83 (Elmhrst Rd.) & Rt 62), Des
Plaines, HotL: 630-575-1580, http://saintzachary.org mailto:zacharybusmgr@aol.com Also online form, Parish office:
847-956-7020, Online maps, http://augustfest.saintzachary.org
$3, $1 off Thu 6-10p, Sat
& Sun 1-6p, under 12 free, Free Fest parking E of Fest Site, |
| Unlimited ride specials: $15, Thu 6-10p, Sat & Sun 1-5p, |
| Thu 7/31 |
(Dining Tent) 7p
Tony Bernard, (Main Stage)
7:30p (2 shows) American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com |
| Fri 8/1 |
(Dining Tent) 6:30p DJ Dance Requests, 9p Joe Brigante & Jerry Calvacca,
(Main Stage) 7p (2 shows) Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com |
| Sat 8/2 |
1-7p Classic Car Show, (Dining Tent) 1p Done Deal, 5:30p Stars on Stage
Karaoke, 9p Hard Luck,
(Main Stage) 3:30p (2 shows) 7p (2 shows) 7th Heaven:
http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies,
Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) 9:30p (2 shows) Infinity:
http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band!
http://www.nitelife.org http://www.myspace.com/infinity2kmusic |
| Sun 8/3 |
11:30a Outdoor Mass, (Dining Tent) 1p Don Morman Band, 4:30p
Jimmy Niteclub, 7:30p Stars on Stage Karaoke,
(Main Stage) 5p Aloha Chicago, 7:30p (2 shows) Joe
Cantafio: &
the 101st Rock Divison http://www.joecantafio.com (Classic Rock), |
Fest, 25th Coon Creek Days 2008! Bruce Ream park, Hampshire (Rt 72 E Of Rt 20), 847-683-2898,
Directions from Chicago; Take I-90 West to Rt. 47, make a left on 47 and take to Rt. 72 West (2nd stop sign
about 4 and a half miles) turn right on 72. Go about 4 miles to stop sign, State St. turn right and go to Jefferson
St. (3 blks W of State St), (Chrysler Dealer on corner) turn left and go to end of street. http://www.hampshireil.org/
Thu - Sun
http://www.hampshireil.org/pdf/coonCreek1.pdf |
| Thu 7/31 |
7-10p Old School Band Classic Rock |
| Fri 8/1 |
9p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com http://www.myspace.com/hiinfidelity (classic rock) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave
Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 8/2 |
8-11p 7DEEZ: http://www.7deezband.com |
Fest, Riverfest, Downtown,
Rt 71 (La Salle St) & Columbus, N Edge of Bridge at Illinois River, Ottawa (83 M from Chicago), 815-431-1000, "Taste of Ottawa" $10
for a Strip of 9 Tickets
 
http://www.ottawariverfest.com http://www.ottawariverfest.com/pdfs/2007events.pdf |
| Thu 7/31 |
7-9p Southern Junction, 9:30p-12M 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) |
| Fri 8/1 |
6-6:30p Images in Irony, 7-9p The Mavriks, 9:30p-12M The Play Doctors http://www.theplaydoctors.com, |
| Sat 8/2 |
7-8:15p & 9:45-10:45p The Britins, 8p & 11p-12M BARRY WHITWAM's HERMAN’S
HERMITS, |
| Sun 8/3 |
6-8p Bagshot Row: http://bagshotrow.com 50's &
60's "Power Pop", 8:30-11p THE BRAT PACK, |
Concert in the Park, Twin Lakes Patio Entertainment Series 2008!
Clubhouse, 1200 E Twin Lakes Dr, Palatine, 847-934-6050, Map,
http://www.saltcreekpd.com http://saltcreek.multisportsystems.com/page/show/8534
For PATIO: N Rt 53 to N Northwest Hwy to S Creekside Dr to E Twin Lakes Dr to Clubhouse,
Salt Creek Park District, Twin Lakes, Rt 53 & Palatine Rd, Palatine, 847-259-6890,
Our Friday night patio entertainment series is back and better than ever! No outside food or drink will be allowed
on the deck or patio areas during patio entertainment. Come for dinner and our free concert on the deck overlooking
the lake. Enjoy the best hamburger in town, hot dogs, beef or chicken sandwich, fries ... and finish with ice cream.
Beer and wine available throughout the concert.
Please, no alcohol may be brought into the park. 7:30-9:30p
NEW!! The Village of Palatine has adopted a new smoking ordinance that
bans smoking from all outdoor eating areas and 15' away from all entrances and exits. We thank you for your
cooperation. |
| Fri 8/1 |
Dayna Mallow Band http://www.daynamalow.com Country, |
  
Concert in the Park, Grandstand Apron! Hawthorne Racetrack, 3501 S Laramie Ave, Cicero,
708-780-7050, http://www.hawthorneracecourse.com
http://www.wdrv.com/specialOffer.php?contestid=rockinhawthorne08
http://hawthorneracecourse.com/promotions/livedrive.php
Every FRIDAY, come experience Live Drive Fridays at Hawthorne Race Course!
Hawthorne Race Course will be Rockin' and Racing every Friday 6:30p through August 1st. |
| Visit http://wdrv.com keyword HAWTHORNE for the chance to be put
on a VIP list for this Friday's event. This includes FREE admission, a FREE program, a FREE Drive t-shirt and a
$10 Voucher with a new Club Hawthorne registration. All Ages! Plus $1 Admission | $1 Draft Beers | $1 Hot Dogs
| Outdoor BBQ |
| Fri 8/1 |
American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best
Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best
Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org - Beatles
Tribute LAST CONCERT OF ROCKIN' Live FRIDAYS - Hawthorne has VIP Passes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! "Celebrity
Challenge Race" - our own Young Hines, aka John Lennon will be
the mystery rider. Post times for the Celebrity Challenge races will be at 6:50p; 7:45p and 9:30p. Sports and celebrity
fans will also have a chance to get in on the action by voting for whom they think will win the Celebrity Challenge.
Voters will automatically be entered to win a two-year lease on a new Chrysler Sebring courtesy of Mancari Auto
Group. Votes can be cast, once per day, online at http://www.grabthereins.com.
Vote and print out a FREE ADMISSION PASS & LIVE PROGRAM at Hawthorne
Race Course valid thru Thu 8/7 - DZM. Additionally, Hawthorne has invited each guest driver to race for
his or her charity of choice. As such, Hawthorne will donate admission proceeds from the day to the charities of
both the driver who wins the race and the driver who receives the most pre-race votes. (Voting
closes at 6p CST, Fri 8/1) |
Fest, Rocks the Fox
Weekend Fest! 10th Downtown Alive Summer
Concert Series 2008! Downer Place, (btwn Stolp & Broadway),
Aurora, Mayor’s Office of Special Events: 630-844-4731,
HotL: 630-844-4FUN, http://www.aurora-il.org/specialevents/events/downtownalive.asp
http://www.downtownaliveaurora.com
food booths, children's activities. Bring your own lawn chairs, NO coolers are permitted and NO recording devices
are allowed and will be subject to confiscation. Free admission. 6-10p
Parking: Free at all downtown area municipal lots, curbside meters and
Stolp Avenue Parking Garage. Funded by tax
dollars as reviewed and approved by the Aurora City Council and our many generous sponsors. http://www.enjoyaurora.com |
| Fri 8/1 |
6:45p Problem Child - Chicago's Bon Scott AC/DC trib, 8:30p
Blue Oyster Cult '76’s “Don’t
Fear the Reaper”, '81’s “Burnin’ for You”, and “Godzilla” '77. |
| Sat 8/2 |
3p A Double Shot of Rock classics, 4:30p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
http://www.myspace.com/arrachicago Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best
Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org, 6:30p Molly Hatchet Southern Rock
“Flirtin’ with Disaster”, 8:30p UFO 70’s with classics such as Phenomenon, Force It and No Heavy Pettin’. |
 Fest, North Aurora Days 2008! Rt 31 & Airport Rd (J N of I-88) (Future site of the North
Aurora Police Station), North Aurora, 630-897-8228 x350, Map,
(N of I-88, Exit N Rt-31), http://www.vil.north-aurora.il.us
http://www.vil.north-aurora.il.us/north-aurora-days/index.htm
Fri-Sat, Coordinators: North Aurora Firefighters Association and North Aurora Mother's Club, |
| Fri 8/1 |
8:30-11:30p EPIC Band 80's 9p/dark Fireworks Display! |
| Sat 8/2 |
6-8p Yard Fulla Cars Modern Country with a Rock edge, 9p Hi
Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Cover Band, '06, '07 Best Rock Band, Dave
Best Male Front for Band, Bobby Scumaci Best Musician, 3rd Favorite Song "Can't Get Enough"! http://www.nitelife.org |
 Fest,
2nd Annual FoxFireFest! Festival Park,
S Grove Ave & Prairie, Downtown, Elgin, 847-931-6100, http://www.cityofelgin.org/index.asp?NID=782 |
| This summer’s premier event, The City of Elgin’s FoxFireFest is sure to capture the imagination of communities
throughout the Fox Valley as it brings together fine arts, crafts, food and entertainment the weekend of Aug. 3-5.
Staged along the picturesque Fox River and in Elgin’s all new $11.5 million Festival Park, FoxFireFest will showcase
the best Elgin has to offer while illustrating the revitalization of an active, engaging and historic City. More
than 70 fine artists and craftspeople will demonstrate their artwork in this juried event sponsored by the American
Association of University Women. There will be lots of music, demonstrations and entertainment -- including a pyrotechnic
riverfront show both Friday and Saturday night! |
| Fri 5-10p; Sat 12-11p; Sun 12-7p. Food, beer and wine will be available for sale in the park. No food or beverages
are allowed to be brought into the park during the festival. Full Schedule of events & Kids Events: http://www.cityofelgin.org/index.asp?NID=782 |
| Directions to FoxFireFest at Festival Park, Elgin: From Chicago & Northwest Suburban area: I-90 west Exit
Rt 31 south to Kimball east to Douglas. Turn right (south) on Douglas Follow signs to various parking decks and
surface lots throughout the downtown area (Should be Free - DZM)
where you can board a free trolley to the park. Or Avoid Downtown Construction: Park and ride to FoxFireFest- On
Saturday and Sunday, Park for free and catch a shuttle bus to the festival from one of three convenient locations-
Elgin High School, Larkin High School and ECC parking lot #5. PARK
and RIDE MAP |
| Fri 8/1 |
5p Festival Opening, 6-7p Elgin O.P.E.R.A, 7:30p Elgin
Symphony Orchestra Concert! View
the program 9:30p Fireworks Display! Pyrotechnic riverfront show! |
| Sat 8/2 |
(Main Stage) 12N Opening Welcome by Mayor Ed Schock, 12N-1p Mariachi Morales, 2-3:15p
Treologic, 5:30-6p Ballet Folklorico, 8-10p Blues Traveler,
10:30p
Fireworks Display! Pyrotechnic riverfront show!
(Side Stage) 1:30-2p Robert Rodriguez, 4-5p Thomas Ian Nicholas, 6-7:30p Starship Starring Mickey Thomas: http://www.mickeythomas.com,
7:30-8p Midnight Tribe, |
| Sun 8/3 |
8a-4p Elgin Cycling Classic cyclists can compete in a cycling tournament through the streets
of Elgin. (Main Stage) 1p Jeremy Keeme & The False Starts, 2:30-3p Ballet Folklorico, 5:30-7p Sister Hazel, (Side Stage) 12N-1:15p Smoking
Gunz, 2-2:30p Elgin Idol Finals, 3:30-5p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com, |
Fest, 31th ANNUAL Summer
Daze STREET DANCE & CAR SHOW!
Downtown, Butterfield/Rt 56 & Batavia Rd (E of Rt 59, N of I-88), Warrenville,
Map,
630-393-9080, fax 630-393-9171,
  
http://www.warrenvillechamber.com/special-events/SummerDaze2008/activitydetail.htm
http://www.warrenvillechamber.com/index.htm mailto:info@warrenvillechamber.com Poster: http://www.warrenvillechamber.com/special-events/SummerDaze2008/downloads/mainstage.pdf
Fri 6-11p, Sat 11a-11p Cars on Display Saturday only. Food, beverage, and business booths No outside
coolers, please. |
| Fri 8/1 |
7:30-9p Hot Rocks:
http://hotrocksband.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 5th Best Tribute
Band! http://www.nitelife.org
9:30-11:30p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com Suburban Nightlife
Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best Classic
Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sat 8/2 |
Country Night! 12N-3:30p Local Warrenville Park District,
5:30-7p Big Mo and Shytown - Blue Grass, 7:30-9p Billy Childers Country,
9:30-11:30p Shenandoah Country 13/#1 records - 3 Gold Albums Next to You, Next to Me |
 Fest, "Dancing
in the Streets" Decatur Celebration 2008! The North
Street Stage, Franklin & North St, Decatur, http://www.decaturcelebration.com
http://www.decaturcelebration.com/pdf/stage_schedule_08.pdf |
| Fri 8/1 |
(FUNFEST STAGE-Franklin & Prairie) 7:30p Jr. Walker’s All Stars, 10p The Contours,
(NORTH STREET STAGE-North & State) 7:15p & 9p Rock
of Ages http://www.myspace.com/rockofagesband
(MAIN STREET STAGE-Main & State) 6p, 8:30p, &
10:15p Harbor Lights Doo Wop, |
| Sat 8/2 |
(GOODTIMES STAGE-Main & Main) 4p, 7p, 9:45p Band on the Run:
http://www.bandontherun1.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 2nd
Best Tribute Band, '06 Best Tribute Band!
http://www.nitelife.org
(MAIN STREET STAGE-Main & State) 12:30p, 3p, 6p &
9p Harbor Lights Doo Wop, |
| Sun 8/3 |
(FUNFEST STAGE-Franklin & Prairie) 4p &
7p Edgar Winter,
(GOODTIMES STAGE-Main & Main) 5:30p &
8:15p 30th Anniversary of Animal House Starring Otis
Day and the Knights,
(NORTH STREET STAGE-North & State) 2p, 4:15p &
7p Everett Dean & the Hip Noz Rockabilly
(MAIN STREET STAGE-Main & State) 12:30p, 2:15p, 4:15p
& 6:30p Harbor Lights Doo Wop, |
Concert in the Park, Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park (A theater setting
built into the side of a hill just off Lake Michigan), 900 Sheridan Rd (S of Tower Rd), Lake & Michigan, Wilmette,
847-256-6100, http://www.wilmettepark.org/starlight.cfm
, http://www.wilmettepark.org
*In case of inclement weather, these performances will be held in the Auditorium of the Community Recreation Center
with seating on a first come, first served basis. Performers subject to change based on availability. Weather uncertain?
Call 847/256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance
Seating: In the interest of safety, fairness and maintenance, seating areas in the Bowl will not be reserved before
6 p.m. Items left earlier will be removed. Blankets are not permitting in the main seating grass area and may not
be used to reserve space for chairs. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass; wooden benches are
provided on the stone terracing.
Parking: Unrestricted parking in the Gillson Beach Parking lot begins at 6:30 p.m. for all Wallace Bowl events.
Before 6:30 p.m., you must display a 2006 Lakefront Parking decal ($12 Resident, $80 Non-Resident) or purchase
a Daily Parking Permit which is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for $5; or weekends between
9 a.m.-Noon for $7.
Starlight Patio: For picnicking pleasure in the park, food and beverages are available at the Starlight Patio.
The concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Full food services begins at 6 p.m.
The Wallace Bowl has been designated "No Smoking" for Starlight Theatre performances.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE A Program of the Wilmette Park District |
| Sat 8/2 |
The White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com (Oldies, Rockabilly & Country), |
  Fest,
13th Annual Retro on Roscoe!
Roscoe and Damen, Chicago, 773-665-4682, http://www.roscoevillage.org
http://www.starevents.com |
Come see why The Food Network's Rachael Ray thinks Retro on Roscoe is so fabulous. The Roscoe Village Neighbors
is the beneficiary of Retro on Roscoe. This non-profit organization promotes the Village of Roscoe as a friendly
place for Chicagoans to live and for local businesses to flourish. It provides an open forum for discussions on
how to improve the community and seeks to continually improve safety for the people who live and work in Roscoe
Village. Proceeds from Retro on Roscoe benefit Roscoe Village Neighbors. This year, RVN is using Retro income to
fund improvements to the business district, donate to the Hamlin Park Baseball field upgrade, support our local
schools, Audubon and Jahn, by funding teaching resources and reading materials, and hosting a variety of community
events for our membership and members of the community. Sat & Sun: 12N-10p A $5(??) donation
is requested at the door, and children under 12 and senior citizens are free. One of Chicago's hottest areas is
the home of this flashback weekend of fun. Retro on Roscoe, now in its 12th season, will feature an antique car
and motorcycle show, and plenty of '70s, '80s and '90s music to entertain the crowd of over 35,000 people.
Antique and craft vendors, ethnic foods and games, fill the venue and liven up this tree-lined street for an enjoyable,
two-day festival that brings back great memories while providing an exciting venue for the entire family. The Family
Area is one of the best in the City and offers games, crafts, entertainment and lots more. This weekend will provide
an incredible experience filled with exciting opportunities for all in attendance. Do not miss Retro on Roscoe!
Special Note: AMPLE FREE PARKING is available in the parking lot of Lane Tech High
School, located at Western Avenue immediately north of Roscoe Street! |
| Sat 8/2 |
(EAST STAGE - Roscoe & Damen) 11a Cooking Show, 2p Rendition, 4p The Play Doctors http://www.theplaydoctors.com, 6p Too White Crew, 8p 16 Candles 80's, |
| (CENTER STAGE - Roscoe & Hoyne) 12N Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs 2007 Winner as the 3rd
Best Acoustic Solo, 5th Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org,
2p IRS, 4p Dickey Pimpkins, 6p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com, 8p Dot Dot Dot:
http://dotdotdotonline.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Original Band, Adam 2nd Best Male Front for Band! http://www.nitelife.org
Back from FOX TV The Next Great American Band!
http://nextgreatband.msn.com, |
| (WEST STAGE - Roscoe & Leavitt) 12N Musical Magic, 1p Mary Macaroni, 2p Little
Nashville, 4p Dick Holiday & the Bamboo Gang, 6p Wedding Banned, 8p Hairbangers Ball: http://www.HairbangersBall.com
http://www.myspace.com/hairbangersball 80's,
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Heavy Rock! http://www.nitelife.org, |
| Sun 8/3 |
(EAST STAGE - Roscoe & Damen) 11a Cooking Show, 1p Radio Disney, 2p
Green Thirteen, 4p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), 6p Rock Candy: http://rockcandychicago.com (Molly of Catfight: http://www.catfightband.com), 8p Hairbangers
Ball: http://www.HairbangersBall.com
http://www.myspace.com/hairbangersball 80's,
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Heavy Rock! http://www.nitelife.org |
| (CENTER STAGE - Roscoe & Hoyne) 12N Dayna Malow, 2p FNR, 4p
Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com,
6p Trippin Billies, 8p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com
(Uses a Music Track Machine), |
| (WEST STAGE - Roscoe & Leavitt) 12N Mary Macaroni, 1p Scribble Monster, 2p
Justin Roberts, 4p Funkadesi, 6p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com
http://www.myspace.com/arrachicago Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '06, '07 Winner as the Best
Classic Rock Band, 2nd Best Cover Band!
http://www.nitelife.org, 8p 16 Candles
80's, |
 Fest, National Night Out! 6-10p Clauss Recreation Center Park, 555 W. Bryn Mawr
(1.5 M W of Roselle/Bloomingdale Rd), Roselle, Map,
(Rain? Lake Park West HS, aX St from CRC Park) http://www.roselle.il.us
http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno http://www.roselle.il.us/index.asp?nid=292
Questions? please call the Roselle Police Department at 630-671-4060, |
| Rose Queen Stephanie Reninger will kick off the events arriving by helicopter!
Police and Fire Department Softball Game, McGruff the Crime Dog, Games for Kids, Ident-A-Kid Kits, Family Bike
Ride with Police Motorcycle Escort, Fire Trucks, Face Painting, Free Hot Dogs, from the Lions Club, Free Ice Cream,
from How Sweet It Is, Drive-in Movie at Lake Park High School West Campus, with free pop corn, |
| Tue 8/5 |
6-8:30p The StingRays:
http://www.thestingrays.com |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber
Genesis E310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5 and
are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E. Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E.
Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Wed 8/6 |
8p Soul Cookin’: http://www.artswarrior.com/aw-entertain-soulCookin.html
(Motown, Dance), Food: Mint Julep Bistro |
| Fri 8/8 |
Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Reggae, Alternative (Rob Loar of The Only Sons: http://www.onlysons.com) (formerly The Only Sons)
(NCH), Food: Culver's |
| Concert in the Park, 10th Anniversary! Big Band Series in Town Square 2008! Town Square Park (Nr Fountain),
Schaumburg Rd & Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, http://www.stdl.org
http://www.stdl.org/musically.htm |
Concerts are held in Town Square in the seating area near the park pond. Families and friends are welcome to
attend. Please consider bringing your lawn chairs and come early. Priority seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Snacks can be purchased from various locations in the square. 13 great music events!
Please thank Barbara R. Marik
mailto:bmarik@stdl.org for all the hard work that goes into
persenting this great music series! - DZM If you have news or questions you want to share with other Musically
Yours subscribers, just drop Barbara R. Marik a line at mailto:bmarik@stdl.org
. I welcome all comments |
Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9 FM WDCB Public Radio
WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station
is known for its diverse music programming: jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and "Midwest Ballroom."
Now in its eighth year, "Midwest Ballroom" is hosted by John Russell Ghrist. It is heard Saturdays at
5 p.m. over 90.9 FM WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned
by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the
Internet by going to http://www.wdcb.org . Liste ners m ay contact
John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, Il. 60118 or via e-mail at mailto:midwestballroom@yahoo.com
. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at http://www.yorkvillebigband.com
FYI: John Russell Ghrist Interveiws Fans & Performers at the concerts for his show! |
| (Rain date: Thu 8/7) |
6:45-8:15p JOHN BURNETT SWING ORCHESTRA, Vocalist: Frieda Lee, |
Concert in the Park, Summer Concert
Series 2008! Arbortheater, 50 Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills,
http://www.vernonhills.org/events/arbortheater.htm
Concerts are held on Thursday evenings 7-9p and are open to the public and everyone is invited. Bring a blanket,
lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the event of rain the concert will be at
the Sullivan Theater 635 North Aspen Dr, |
Dir: FROM RTE 60: Turn south on Fairway Dr (Between Toys R Us and Target) and travel approximately 9/10
mile. The Arbortheater is located just before the entrance to the Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC).
Parking; During the concerts the main parking lot is blocked off for handicap and seniors. Concert parking
is in the Rogers Executive Park II parking lot adjacent to the Arbortheater. The Arbortheater can also be accessed
on the bike path through Deerpath Park just north of the “Castle”. |
| Thu 8/7 |
The Ragtops: http://www.theragtops.com 50's and 60's w/ sax (The Incognitos: http://www.theincognitos.com)
Remember the birth of Rock 'n Roll way back in 1955? Take a trip back in time to a more innocent yesteryear, when
sock-hops, poodle skirts, malt shops, and drive-in movies were the rage. “The Ragtops” play the great music of
the 50's and 60's just the way you remember it! |
Concert in the Park, Uniquely Thursdays
Live music in the streets 2008! 1st St btwn Garfield &
Washington St, Downtown, Hinsdale, 630-789-7000, http://www.hinsdalechamber.com/calendar_of_events/festivals/uniquely_thursdays.htm,
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/calendar/cal_comm.asp
Join us every Thursday evening beginning June 15th for the summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Food will
be offered by embrace, Toni Marie’s, Wild Oats Market, and Guiliano’s Pizza. Beer, wine and water will be offered
through the Chamber of Commerce. Bring your chairs and blankets to sit down and relax while visiting with friends
and neighbors.
6pm - 9pm (Every Thursday Evening) Thanks to "100.3 Love fm" Radio Station, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital,
Grant Square Merchants, LaSalle Bank, Midwest Bank and Trust Company,Elise Harnois, DDS, Union Church of Hinsdale
6-9p |
| Thu 8/7 |
6-9p Piano Man:
http://www.PianoManUSA.net (A Tribute to the Music of Elton
John & Billy Joel) |
| Concert in
the Park, Concert Series 2008!
Gazebo, Lincoln Park, West Main St. between 4th and 5th Sts. St. Charles, 630-513-6200,
http://www.st-charlesparks.org/links/concerts.htm |
| Arrive early to enjoy delicious snacks, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream and more from various food vendors. Alcohol
is not permitted in the park. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the center court of the Charlestowne
Mall. Musicians subject to change without notice. 7p |
| Thu 8/7 |
USAF Band of Mid-America-The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble http://www.bandofmidamerica.af.mil
a group of 18 professional United States Air Force enlisted musicians whose
repertoire ranges from traditional big band jazz, to bebop and swing, to modern jazz. |
 Fest, Romeo, Village
Park/Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Rd (135th St), (Weber & Romeo Rds.), Romeoville, 815-886-6222,
http://www.romeoville.org http://www.romeoville.org/Parks/romeofest.aspx
Poster:
http://www.romeoville.org/Parks/RecCenter/RomeoFest-2008/Schedule7-3-08.pdf |
| Free Shuttle Bus Service - Pick up locations at: Carillon, Grand Haven, Irene King School, Kenneth Hermansen
School, RC Hill School, Romeoville High School and Volunteer Park. |
| Wed 8/6 |
(Main Stage) 7-10p American
English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best
Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best
Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org (Beatles
Tribute Band) |
| Thu 8/7 |
(Main Stage) 7-10p Standard Issue (Rock) |
| Fri 8/8 |
(Main Stage) 5-7p RetroRockets: http://www.retrorockets.net
70’s, 8-11p Infinity:
http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band!
http://www.nitelife.org (Classic Rock) 9:15p
Fireworks Display! |
| Sat 8/9 |
(Main Stage) 12N-1:30p Battle of the Bands, 2-4:30p Hooked on Sonics (High Energy
Dance & Rock), 5-7:30p Sundance (Top 40/Party Rock), 8:30-11:30p Mike and Joe http://www.mikeandjoe.com
(90's, new stuff, Org. Rock-N-Roll, No Classic or Oldies -
DZM) (Modern and Alternative Rock) |
| Sun 8/10 |
(Main Stage) 10-11:30a The Gathering Place, 1-3p Wet Paint (Christian Rock), 4-6:30p
Billy Childers (Country), 7:30-10p Yard Fulla Cars (Country), 9:15p Fireworks Display Finale! |
Fest, Crestwood
Fest 2008! Caesar's Park, 141st & Kenton (near Midlothian
Turnpike & Cicero), Crestwood, Map,
 
http://www.crestwoodfest.com http://www.crestwoodrecreation.com
Admission is Free to the Fest Grounds and Main Stage This Year!!!! Parking: $2 Please Enter Parking Lot from Midlothian Turnpike, Teen
Stage w/ Bands every night! |
| Thu 8/7 |
6-8p Drew Neely http://www.myspace.com/drewneely,
8:30-11p Heartsfield:
http://www.Heartsfield.com |
| Fri 8/8 |
6-8:30p LOCKDOWN http://lockdown.hearusplay.com,
9p-12M Problem Child http://www.problemchildrocks.com
AC/DC Trib |
| Sat 8/9 |
6-8:30p April`s Reign http://www.aprilsreignband.com,
9p-12M Infinity:
http://www.Infinity2k.com Suburban
Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Rock Band!
http://www.nitelife.org |
| Sun 8/10 |
4-6:30p TNT http://www.gigmasters.com/liveband/Tnt/ ten piece R&B/Soul band, 7-9:35p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Tribute Band, 3rd
Best Dance Band, Eric Michaels 3rd Best
Male Front for Band, Joe Corzine 4th Best
Sound Engineer! http://www.nitelife.org
9:45p
Fireworks Display! |
Fest, 61st Sweet Corn, Mendota (W of Aurora, I-88 x S US-51/I-39, W US-34), 815-539-6507,
http://www.sweetcornfestival.com Thu-Sun (AMCORE stage
on Rt. 34 downtown), (Beer Garden - 800 block of Main St downtown) |
| Thu 8/7 |
6-9p "WGLC Morning Show Idol" ...with JC and Jaimie sponsored by WGLC/The Radio Group http://www.wglc.net.
Karaoke provided by Music Machine |
| Fri 8/8 |
(AMCORE stage) 7:20p Pre-Pageant Entertainment - Decatur Park Singers, 8p Festival Queen Pageant
(Beer Garden) 7:30p-12M "Free Beer and Chicken" band |
| Sat 8/9 |
(AMCORE stage) 3:30-5p The StingRays: http://www.thestingrays.com
7-9p Just Us bluegrass music, (Beer Garden) 7:30p-12M The Crowd |
| Sun 8/10 |
7a Fly-in, Drive-in Breakfast, sponsored by the Mendota EAA Chapter 263, 2 miles south of Mendota on Rt. 251
at Grandpa's Farm Airport.
12N Jesse White Tumblers http://www.jessewhitetumblingteam.com
1p Sweet Corn Festival Grand Parade Featuring floats, bands, antique &
classic autos, Shriners and more! Special highlights the exciting and energetic Jesse White Tumblers, sponsored
by First State Bank Mendota, DeLong's Auto Body, and Phalen Steel Construction Company, and the Chicago Project
South Shore Drill Team sponsored by Eureka Savings Bank, Tropp & Company - division of Arthur J. Gallagher
Company, and Black Bros. Company
1:30-5p Car Show! Display of Antique, Classic, and Special Interest Vehicles by the Blood, Sweat, & Gears Car
Club in the Main Street Stage Area.
2p FREE, hot, buttered Del Monte Sweet Corn! Illinois Ave. & Jefferson
Streets downtown,
2-4p Ac Rock: (say "ahk rock") http://www.acrock.com |
| Concert in the Park, Sounds of Summer
2008! Amphitheater, Community Park, 262
E. Palatine Rd, (W of Northwest Hwy), Palatine, 847-991-0333,
Map,
http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/index.html
Poster: http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/soundsofsummer.pdf |
| The Sounds of Summer returns with an all-new lineup of music and variety entertainment and some old favorites
for the entire family. All performances are FREE, so pack a picnic, pull up a lawn chair, and enjoy your summer
evenings at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road. Performances begin at 8:00 pm and run approximately
90 minutes. In case of rain, performances will be moved to Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, except those performances
marked with NCH (No Cutting Hall), which will be cancelled if weather is questionable. Call our recorded message
at 847-705-5123 ext. #274 for weather related changes or cancellations. |
Concessions will begin one hour before the performance on the dates
specified. Mint Julep Bistro: Delicious fresh-made southern fried chicken
strips, salads, strawberry shortcake, and iced tea. Culver's: Burgers,
chicken, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, cheese curds, ice
cream, and beverages. |
| Gas Grill Raffle! Palatine Ace Hardware is donating a Weber
Genesis E310 Gas Grill valued at $649. Raffle tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5 and
are available at each concert or at: Palatine Ace Hardware, 239 E. Northwest Highway, Community Center, 250 E.
Wood Street, Palatine, |
| Fri 8/8 |
Soda: http://www.sodarocks.com Classic Rock, 80's New Wave, Reggae, Alternative (Rob Loar of The Only Sons |