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Outdoors & Special Events:

The Shadows of Knight: http://www.shadowsofknight.com (Jimy Sohns)
Thu 7/3, Fri 7/4 Loc?? Chicago Land,

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Fest
, 70th Annual Lions Village Fair and Taste of Mount Prospect, Melas Park, Centeral & Busse, Mt. Prospect, 847-392-6000, http://www.mountprospect.org
Poster:
http://www.mountprospect.org/community/special_events/MPLions2008FairProgram.pdf
Lions Village Fair Hotline -
847/870-6622, Unlimited Ride Specials: Buy a one day special hand stamp for $15 for unlimited rides, Wed 6p-CLOSE, Fri - Sun 1-5p, Also: Print $2 off coupon from Poster or from any local businesses where the carnival sign is posted. Or look for a Mt Prospect Lion member at the fair and ask for the coupons. Stage sponsored by Midwest Bank
Wed 7/2 6:45-7p Opening Ceremonies (VFW Color Guard), 7-8:30p Ronnie Rice: http://www.ronnierice.com (Oldies Rock and Roll), 9-10:45p 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 9:45-10p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! Sponsored by Friedrichs Funeral Home
Thu 7/3 6-7:45p Woogie http://www.woogierocks.com (Party Rock: Jet, Green Day, Killers), 8-10:45p WEDDING BANNED (Party Rock w/a Wedding Flair)
Fri 7/4 7-11a Annual Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale: (Adults $5.00, Children (6-12) $3.00, Under 5 Free, Sponsored By: The Egg Factory), 1p 4th of July Parade: Come watch over 100 entries in this year’s annual parade. The parade starts at Lions Park and ends at Melas Park Fairgrounds! 4-5:30p ONE WAY STREET, 6-7:45p ROCKET (Glam Rock - appeared on The Next Great American Band on FOX.) 8:15p-9:30p, 10-10:45p The Fairlanes: http://www.thefairlanesband.com (50’s–80’s Rock and Roll) 9:30-10p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! Sponsored by Mt. Prospect Lions Club and the Village of Mount Prospect
Sat 7/5 9a-3p Lions Paw Charity Car Show! ( Reg:8a), 5-6:30p WILLIES (Oldies / Rock), 7-8:30p BROKEN HIP (Rock - Heart, AC/DC, ZZ Top), 9-10:45p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com (U2 trib)
Sun 7/8 4-5p 70Ç SPECIALS FOOD TENT, 5-6:30p Slippery When Wet http://www.thebestofbonjovitribute.com (Bon Jovi Trib), 7-8:30p BANDIT (Country Rock), 9-10.45p UFO / PAUL CHAPMAN (Former UFO Guitarist)




Fest, 33rd Frontier Days 2008! Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St (3 blks E of Arlington Heights Rd), Arlington Heights, 847-577-8572, fax: 847-577-8645, email: mailto:frontier@frontierdays.org ,
Click here for http://www.frontierdays.org/.
http://www.frontierdays.org Free Shuttle Buses Run During Festival Hours From the Downtown Parking Garages, Help us continue to provide free entertainment and activities for the entire family by purchasing your food and drink on the festival grounds. NO COOLERS PLEASE! Poster: http://www.frontierdays.org/PDF/2008%20festival%20flier.pdf
Wed 7/2 (West Stage) 5:30-6:30p 2007 BATTLE OF THE BANDS WINNER...OPERETTA (Teen Band), 6:30-9:30p BATTLE OF THE BANDS...Watch local teen rock bands compete. Organized by the Village of Arlington Heights Teen Center. To enter call Mike or Cindy at 847-577-5394.
(Main Stage) 7:45p OPENING CEREMONIES, 8p NIGHT RANGER "Sister Christian, Don't Tell Me You Love Me, and Rock in America".
(Froniter Stage -Tent)
9:15-10:45p Click here for http://www.catfightband.comCatfight: 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
Thu 7/3 (West Stage) 6-7p KRAIG KENNING....singer, songwriter, and national slide guitar champion.
(outfield area) 5-8p DOG FRISBEE CATCH & FETCH,
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:45p AUDIO DAYDREAM---a fresh approach to today's rock styles, this band plays hard rock, new wave, hip hop, and alternative.
(Main Stage) 8p LITTLE RIVER BAND "Reminiscing Lady, Lonesome Loser, and Night Owls."
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 9:15-11:45p Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com
Fri 7/4 10a DECORATED BIKE PARADE, 10a 4th of JULY PARADE - The parade steps off from Oakton and Dunton Streets on the way to Recreation Park.
(tennis courts) 12:30p JESSIE WHITE TUMBLERS,

(West Stage)
1-2p ARLINGTON HTS. COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND, 2:45-3:15p BUTTONS THE CLOWN MAGIC SHOW! 3:15-4:15p BILL HOFFMAN EXOTIC ANIMALS, 4:30-5:15p CIRCUS BOY...BOBBY HUNT, 5:45-6:30p SOLID AIRE...blues, oldies, folk and pop.
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:45p JENNIFER JENNINGS BAND...performing music of the great female rock artists from the 60's through today.
(Main Stage) 8p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 9:15-11:30p REELY DAN Performing Steely Dan such as Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Peg, Babylon Sisters, My Old School, and Deacon Blues.
Sat 7/5 9-10:30a Pancake Breakfast Adults: $4.50, 12& -: $3, includes juice, coffee, sausage and pancakes.
10a-1p
CARNIVAL/LUNCH FOR CITIZENS WITH MENTAL/ PHYSICAL DISABILITIES and their immediate families only…9:30am registration at Frontier Store…ride from 10am-11:30am followed by entertainment starting at 11:00am and lunch at 11:30am. RIDES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10am to NOON. Sponsored by Dr. Tim Schening, Personalities, Inc., and Beaner's Coffee.
10a BIKE RALLY…all ages. Meet near the playground in Recreation Park. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. Sponsored by WOW Internet, Cable & Phone.
10a-6p ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKETPLACE
1:30-3p
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS…watch a match or sign up for the competition. Held on the tennis courts and organized by NWSRA. Sponsored by the Daily Herald.
(tennis courts) 3-7p PEDAL CARS…tennis courts…if you are of driving-age, try this interactive learning experience on the dangers of drinking and driving. Sponsored by the Arlington Heights Police Dept.
(West Stage) 12:15-1p PAUL'S BACKYARD, 1:30-2p BUTTONS THE CLOWN, 3:45-4:30p POPEYE AND SWEET PEA, 4:45-5:30p ARLINGTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPT. K-9 UNIT, 6-7p DR. ROBERT DUTKA...musician.
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:45p MELLENCOUGAR...bringing true Americana to the stage with hits like Jack & Diane, Pink Houses, and Small Town..
(Main Stage)
8p DENNIS DEYOUNG: THE MUSIC OF STYX...Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of the rock band/group STYX, here for the first time. Dennis's unmistakable vocals can be heard on hit songs such as The Grand Illusion, Lady, Best of Times, Lorelei, Come Sail Away and Mr. Roboto.
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 9:15-11:45p 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 hits of Journey, Boston, Styx, Rush, Van Halen, Triumph, and many more.
Sun 7/6 7:30a "STAMPEDE RUN" join in a 5K or 10K run, 5K Fitness Walk, or 1/4 mile Kids Dash.
10a-6p ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKETPLACE
12N-4p ADULT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT…ages 19 and over.
(West Stage) 10a-12N PET PARADE, 12:30-1:15p FRANCESKA's MARIOINETTE THEATER, 1-2:15p BRIAN WISMER, 2:30-3p BUTTONS THE CLOWN'S MAGIC SHOW! 3:15-4p THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 UNIT, 4:30-5:15p MC NULTY IRISH DANCERS, 5:45-6:30p HARPER COLLEGE STEEL DRUM BAND,
(Froniter Stage -Tent) 5:15-7:15p Heartache Tonight: http://www.heartachetonight.com Eagles Trib, Tom Carey is Back!
(Main Stage)
7:30p 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
Mon 8a FRONTIER DAYS Festival 2008 TAKE DOWN DAY…After a year of planning and five days of Festival, we're tired and could use your help! Call 847-577-8572 to give us a hand!

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! BARRINGTON,
Fri 7/4 8-11:30p Wind Gypsys: http://www.windgypsys.com


Click here for http://www.oakfest.com.Fest, 21th OakFest 2008! 159th & Central Ave, Oak Forest, http://www.oakfest.com Free Admission to the Entertainment Tent! Except $5 Comedy Night mailto:Info@OakFest.com Print Coupons for Carnival: http://www.oakfest.com/coupons.htm Wristband Special: $20 Check web site for use times.
Tue 7/1 under the main tent for our first ever Comedy Night. We are honored to have Tim Walkoe http://www.timwalkoe.com, a nationally known stand-up comic, and two of his favorite local comedians to entertain you for the evening ($5 admission). Feel free to email mailto:Info@OakFest.com if you have any questions. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and online only specials.
Wed 7/2 6-9p Club 44 http://www.club44.com, 9p Salute to Hometown Heroes, 9:45p-12M Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com (Uses a Music Track Machine - DZM) (classic 60’s, retro 70’s, vintage 80’s and today’s pop songs) Dusk fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Thu 7/3 6-8:45p CoverGürl http://www.covergurlrocks.com (Jessica was a contender for Rock Star INXS), 9:45p-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,
Fri 7/4 5-6:45p Bullwinkle, 6:30p Pro Championship Wrestling, 7-9p Defining Silence http://www.myspace.com/definingsilencetheband, 10p-12M The Play Doctors http://www.theplaydoctors.com, Dusk fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Sat 7/5 1-5p Life Source Blood Drive, 3p Pro Championship Wrestling, 6-8:45p 215 West http://www.215west.com (Motown, Blues & Classic Rock) Classic rock ‘n’ roll music from the ‘60s through today. 9p-12M Slippery When Wet http://www.thebestofbonjovitribute.com (Bon Jovi Trib),
Sun 7/6 11a-4p CAR SHOW! Registration 9am - Noon (or until lot is full), 12N-1p Carnival: Special Needs Children Only! 2p Pro Championship Wrestling, 11:30a-1:30p Raygun, 2-4:30p The Ragtops: http://www.theragtops.com 50's and 60's, 5-7:45p Trash Martini http://www.myspace.com/trashmartini (New Grap - DZM), 8:15-11p 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

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Terrace View Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Lori @ 630-941-8300 Ext. 338, http://www.oakbrookterrace.net 1-4p Picnic Tix: Residents free and $5 for Non-Residents, No Tix at Gate, The last day to pick up or purchase: Thu 7/3/08 5p City Hall,
Fri 7/4 8p The Buckinghams: http://thebuckinghams.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 6th Best Classic Rock! http://www.nitelife.org Production Provided by KCM Production 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! Provided by Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc


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Fest
, Morton Grove Days 2008! Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove847-965-1200,
http://www.mortongroveparks.com http://www.mortongroveparks.com/pdf/Special%20Events.pdf
Beginning at 5pm a $1 admission fee will be charged to all adults(18 years and up) each night upon entry into the Entertainment Pavillion with the exception of Saturday, July 5th. On July 5th, the admission fee will be $5. No coolers will be allowed in the Beer/Food Garden during the Festival. ?? Free Parking In Forest Preserve just W of Fest!
Wed 7/2 8-11p The Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com
Thu 7/3 8-11p Hello McFly
Fri 7/4 2:30p The July 4th Parade! 5:30-7p Holding Mercury, 8-11p The Neverly Brothers: http://www.theneverlybrothers.com (Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly)
Sat 7/5 5:30-7p Vinyl Highway, 8-11p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com

Click here for http://www.tasteoflombard.com/.Fest, Taste Of Lombard 2008! Madison Meadow's Park, Wilson (E of Main), Lombard, Map,
http://www.tasteoflombard.com Hotline: 630-375-7474, http://www.tasteoflombard.com/entertainment.html
Wed 7/2 5p Flag Presentation 6p Lucky Town http://www.myspace.com/luckytownmusic, 8p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com
Thu 7/3 5p Flag Presentation, 5:15p Back Alley Band, 7p Tin Horse http://www.tinhorseband.com/news.php Country, 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
Fri 7/4 12N Flag Presentation, 1pThicker Than Water, 3p Strait Southern http://www.straitsouthern.com, 5p Lombard Idol Finalists, 6:30p Od Tapo Imi Steel Drum Band http://www.instantvacation.net (Caribbean) – Steel Drums & More. 8:45p, 10p CoverGürl http://www.covergurlrocks.com (Jessica was a contender for Rock Star INXS) 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Sat 7/5 12N Flag Presentation, 1p Mind's Hideaway, 3p Goin' South http://www.goinsouth.com, 4:45p Javelinas http://www.myspace.com/javelinas, 6:45p Howard & The White Boys: http://howardandthewhiteboys.net , 9:15p L A Guns,
Sun 7/6 Seniors Appreciation Day! 12N Flag Presentation, 12:30p Banjo Buddies http://www.banjobuddies.com, 2:30p Bobby Sanders w/16 Piece Orchestra, 4:30-6p Beatapples: http://www.thebeatapples.com (John - Bob Blider, the founder of American English, and his original George) (early, through 1966, and most popular hits of The Beatles)

Fest, 60th Kirkland Lions Club 4th of July Celebration 2008! Franklin Township Park (1 blk South of Rt 72), Kirkland, Map,
http://www.kirkland4thofjuly.com
http://www.kirkland4thofjuly.com http://www.villageofkirkland.com
Directions: West on Rt 72 through Hampshire, Genoa, and Kingston. When in Kirkland turn Left/South on 3rd St.
Wed 7/2 8p **CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER** Dot Dot Dot: http://dotdotdotonline.com
Thu 7/3 7p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com
Fri 7/4 8a-10:00 AM PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 11a PARADE (Dennis Rehn 815-522-6155), 12N PORK CHOP DINNER, 1-4p SMOKIN' GUNZ http://www.smokingunz.net COUNTY, 5-8p MOONDOGS http://www.moondogsband.com/ OLDIES, 8:30-11:30p JD BROWN Music Review,
Sat 7/5 7-10:30a METHODIST CHURCH BREAKFAST (SERVED AT THE CHURCH)
10:30a CAR SHOW REGISTRATION - (RON FRUIT - 815-308-5581), 1-3p EN ROUTE MUSIC, 2:30-5p SHUVLHED
http://www.shuvlhed.com ROCK, 6-9p PICTURE THIS Classic Rock,
9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display - Biggest in Northern Illinois

Click here for http://www.petuniafestival.orgFest, 44th Annual Petunia, Page Park Dr.& Palmarya Rd, Dixon, 815.535.8778, http://www.petuniafestival.org


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Festival Buttons: $5 and can be purchased at the entrance to the festival area. Carnival Armbands: $20 per armband available at the carnival. Daily: 6-11a Adults: $5, Kids -12: $3 (Garden Tent-Page Park Dr) Dixon Area Garden Club Pancake Breakfast! July 2nd through 6th.
Thu 7/3
(Best Day!
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DZM)
(Garden Stage) 6:30-8:30p Robby LeBlanc, 9p-12M J.P. and the Cats: http://www.concertproductions.com/JPNew/index.html
(River Stage) 6:30-8:30p The Funnies, 9p-12M Click here for http://www.catfightband.comCatfight: 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 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Lake Zurich,
Fri 7/4 7-9p RetroRockets: http://www.retrorockets.net

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Apple Orchard Park, Stearns & S Bartlett Rds, Bartlett, 630-415-3299, http://www.bartlett4thofjuly.com http://www.village.bartlett.il.us http://www.village.bartlett.il.us/newsletter.html#July408
Thu 7/3 5:30-7:30p "Elvis" Rick Saucedo: http://www.ricksaucedo.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the Best Solo Performer, '06 Best Solo Performer! http://www.nitelife.org 8:15-11p Beach Bums
Fri 7/4 2-4 Little Nashville, 4:30-7p The Volcanoes: http://www.thevolcanoesband.com Classic Rock, Oldies, 7:30p Chicagoland Skydiving Club Drop from the Sky!
7:30-9:30p, 10-11p
RTE 66(Route 66): http://www.rte66.org 6 piece band (50's-60's and a whole lot of Elvis) 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! Extravaganza * (music simulcast on FM 98.1)
*The Festival Closes at 9:30 p.m. BEFORE FIREWORKS & will reopen afterwards until 11 p.m. (No Beer Sales after Fireworks)
Sat 7/5 1:30-3p FM, 3:30-5p Pieces, 5-5:30p Comedy Acts at the Bandstand, 5:30-8p Lisa Rene Band http://www.lisa-rene.com Mix of old & new Party POP/Rock! featuring TAMMY BINETTI (COOL chic singer w/the pete Fleming orchestra), 8-8:30p Comedy Acts at the Bandstand, 8:30-11p 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 http://www.myspace.com/infinity2kmusic
Sun 7/6 1p The 2008 Independence Day Parade, 3-5p 61 Beale St., 5:30-8p Chase Daniels,

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Fest, 4th of July 2008! Village Hall Campus, 1900 Hassell Rd (at Kennington, S of Higgins Rd, E of Barrington Rd), Hoffman Estates, HotL: 847-781-2659, Map, http://www.vohe.com
Free Parking at ADP Building and Muir School, Schedule:
http://www.hoffmanestates.org/pdf/2008FOJ.pdf
Carnival Wristband Days! All Rides: $15, Sat & Sun: 1-5p, Mega Pass: $40 - good for entire fest!
Thu 7/3 9p Starship Starring Mickey Thomas: http://www.mickeythomas.com
Fri 7/4 9a Parade: "The Red, White & Blue.", 3p (Food Tent) Take Five, 6p Backyard, 8p 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 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Sat 7/5 3p (Food Tent) Jilliane, 7p The Fairlanes: http://www.thefairlanesband.com, 9p The Smithereens http://www.officialsmithereens.com
Sun 7/6 6p BrownLine Fiasco, 8p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's)

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! GLENCOE,
Fri 7/4 7-9p BBI: http://www.bbilive.com

Click here for http://www.elmwoodpark.org/pubworks/nature1.htmFest, 4th of July Freedom 2008!, Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W Fullerton (E of Thacker), Elmwood park, 708-452-7300, http://www.elmwoodpark.org/pubworks/nature1.htm http://www.elmwoodpark.org/4th%20of%20july%20Elmwood%20Park.pdf
Thu 7/3 7p MockFive (80’s Hairband Classic Rock), 9:30p Survivor http://www.survivormusic.com (Famous Chicago 80’s Rock Band, Hits Include: “Eye Of The Tiger”, “The Search Is Over”, “High On You”, “Can’t Hold Back”, more…)
Fri 7/4 12N Parade, 4p The State Affair (Leyden High School Rock Band), 5:15p Tonight the Prom http://myspace.com/tonighttheprom (Leyden High School Rock Band),
6:30-8p 1969: http://www.music1969.com/theportal.cfm From the Fillmore to Woodstock to Altamont, 9p R-Gang: http://www.R-Gang.com Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best R&B Band! '06 as the Best R&B Band! http://www.nitelife.org, 10:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Sat 7/5 Click here for http://www.947thezone.comClick here for http://www.947chicago.com/Article.asp?id=4942125p Nicole Jamrose http://www.nicolejamrose.com (Country, 2006 “Nashville Star” Finalist), 7p Soul Cookin’ (Motown, Dance) http://www.artswarrior.com/aw-entertain-soulCookin.html, Host 94.7 FM Chicago’s True Oldies DJ 9:30p Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: http://www.peternoone.com http://www.hermanshermits.com (Famous 60’s Pop Star, Hits Include: “There’s A Kind Of Hush”,“Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely
Daughter”,“I’m Henry VIII, I Am”,“I’m Into Something Good”, more…)

Fest, Community Days 2008!, Kracklauer Park (On Semour Ave at Rt 45 & Cortland), Mundelein, http://www.mundelein.org Schedule (in pdf format): http://www.mundelein.org/2008MCD/MCD_Schedule.pdf
Carnival – Seymour & Courtland, Sponsored by American Legion Post 867, Thu
Special tix: 10 for $15, 1 ticket per ride (sales end 10:30p)
Thu 7/3 4-8p (Gazebo Stage) We Do Care Stop by to give thanks and show support for our active duty military personnel, their families, and veterans. Sponsored by Smith & LaLuzerne, Ltd. 5-7p (Main Stage) West Side Winders (Swingin’ Rockabilly), 8-11p Reverend Raven and His Chain Smoking Altar Boys (Blues)
Fri 7/4 12-2p (Main Stage) Samadhi Vibe (Jam Band), 5-7p Soul Cookin' (Motown), 8-11p The White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com (Oldies, Rockabilly & Country), 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! (Rain Date July 5)
Sat 7/5 1-5p Downtown Mundelein, Car Show! 4-4:30p (Gazebo Stage) McNulty Irish Dancers, 5-7p Banda Rika (Salsa), 8-11p The Incognitos: http://www.theincognitos.com
Sun 7/6 8-11:30a Pancake Breakfast! Hosted by Mundelein Fire Association, 2p Parade – Hawley Street (Prospect to Mundelein High School) 4:30-6:30p (Main Stage) Spoken Four (60’s-90’s Rock/ Pop), 7:30p Skip Towne & the Greyhounds: http://www.skiptowne.com Jazz, Blues, R&B,




Click here for http://www.clgala.com.Fest, 22nd Annual Gala 2008! New Loc.! Lippold Park, Rt 176 & Rt 14, 815-459-0680, Crystal Lake, http://www.clgala.com http://www.crystallakeparks.org http://www.crystallakenet.org/special.html
Cost: $5, Seniors $3, Children 12 and under free, Military free with military id Lawn chairs will be allowed this year!
Thu 7/3 5:30-8p Maggie Speaks, 8:30-11p Sixteen Candles 80's
Fri 7/4 12N-2:30p Piano Man: http://www.PianoManUSA.net (A Tribute to the Music of Elton John & Billy Joel), 3-5p The Play Doctors http://www.theplaydoctors.com, 5:30-7:30p Goin' South, 8-9:30p Josh Kelley, 10-11p Rdubya & Fluffdog,
Sat 7/5 12N-2p Burning Sensations, 2:30-5p Aunt Janet, 5:30-8p Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com, 8:30-11p Modern Day Romeos, 9:15-9:45p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! at Lippold Park
Sun 7/6 12N-2p Hello Dave, 2:30-4p Tyler Hilton, 4:30-6p Blonde On Board featuring TAMMY BINETTI (COOL chic singer w/the pete Fleming orchestra) http://www.blondeonboard.com, 7-8:30p Sister Hazel, 9-10p Validate,

Click here for http://www.vi.wheeling.il.us/Community/SpecialEvents/FreedomFest.htmFest, Wheeling Freedom 2008! & 'Taste of Wheeling' 255 W. Dundee Rd (btwn Village Hall and the Park District Community Recreation Center),With the traditional festival site now being occupied by the construction of the new Village Hall building, the event is moving south onto the Park District property behind St. Joseph the Worker Church., Wheeling, 847-459-2600, http://www.vi.wheeling.il.us http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com http://www.vi.wheeling.il.us/Community/SpecialEvents/FreedomFest.htm Poster: http://www.vi.wheeling.il.us/Community/WheelingFreedomFest2008.pdf
Thu 7/3 5-6:30p Trash Martini http://www.myspace.com/trashmartini 7p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), 9:30-11p Verve Pipe,
Fri 7/4 8-11a All You Can Eat Breakfast! Adults: $7, Children -12: $4, St. Joseph the Worker Church (next to Village Hall) 12N-3p $4 Hot Dog Lunch! St. Joseph the Worker Church (next to Village Hall)
3-4p Nikki O'Neill , 4:30-5:30p Elvis Tribute, 6p Wheeling Parade,
7:30-9:15p 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 9:15p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! 9:45p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com (U2 trib)
Sat 7/5 3:30-5p Justin Roberts, 5:30-7p Bottle of Justus, 7:30-9p Ingram Hill, 9:30-11p Gin Blossoms,

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! 680 Hook Dr, Round Lake, http://www.villageofroundlakebeach.com/beachfest2005.html
Fri 7/4 7-9:15p The Incognitos: http://www.theincognitos.com

Click here for http://www.eyestotheskiesfestival.com/.Fest, The 26th Annual Lisle Eyes to the Skies 2008! Community Park, Route 53 & Short St, Lisle,
http://www.eyestotheskiesfestival.com Eyes Fest hotline: 630-575-9798,
Adult Adm: $5 before 5p, $7 after 5p, Age 5-12: $2, Under age 5: FREE, Discount Festival Tickets at local stores & banks, 7 - 11 on Main St. & Ogden Ave., see link for more. follow the signs to parking, Free shuttle buses take you to the festival entrance. Thu-Sun 9:45p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Thu 7/3 (Evviva! Cabaret - Patio Garden Stage) 3p Stereo Arsenal (Teen Pop & Rock), 5p Coming Soon Band (Young Adult Rock) http://www.myspace.com/comingsoonrockers 7p Rock Candy: http://rockcandychicago.com (Molly of Click here for http://www.catfightband.comCatfight: http://www.catfightband.com) 9p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's) (Main Stage) $15/$50 (Inc's Fest Adm) 8p BLAKE SHELTON - Country Star
Fri 7/4 (Evviva! Cabaret - Patio Garden Stage) 3p Hanna Ford Band (Classic Rock) http://www.hannahforddrums.com, 5p Woogie http://www.woogierocks.com (Party Rock: Jet, Green Day, Killers), 7p Bang Band http://www.bangband.net (Motown, Gospel, Dance Music), 9p AVM: http://www.avmband.com (a/k/a AvenueMax), (Main Stage) $15/$50 (Inc's Fest Adm) 8p KANSAS - 70's & 80's Rock
Sat 7/5 (Evviva! Cabaret - Patio Garden Stage) 3-4:30p The Neverly Brothers: http://www.theneverlybrothers.com (Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly), 5-6:30p 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 7p Bad Medicine: http://www.bad-medicine.com http://www.myspace.com/backstagewithbadmedicine Suburban Nightlife Mag's Best of the Burbs '07 Winner as the 3rd Best Tribute Band! http://www.nitelife.org 9p Too White Crew http://www.toowhitecrew.com (Dance, Hip-Hop, Rap, Young Adult), (Main Stage) $15/$50 (Inc's Fest Adm) 8p DRAKE BELL - Star of Drake & Josh TV Series,
Sun 7/6 (Evviva! Cabaret - Patio Garden Stage) 3p Guided Path http://www.firstcongdg/guidedpath (Pop Hits, Gospel), 5p Nebula Forming http://www.nebulaforming.com,7p The Play Doctors http://www.theplaydoctors.com, 9p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com (U2 trib), (Main Stage) $15/$50 (Inc's Fest Adm) 7p COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN - Chicagoland Local Finals, brought to you by US 99.5 (America's Country Station) 8p BUCKY COVINGTON - Former American Idol Finalist,

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way, Elgin, http://www.cityofelgin.org Free parking at the Sports Complex and Elgin Community College, fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Fri 7/4 (July 4th Concerts, ?? On the lawn by City Hall 150 Dexter Court till 3p) 12N The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com 1-2p Ac Rock: (say "ahk rock") http://www.acrock.com (Elgin Sports Complex)7p World Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com


Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Kiwanis Park, Brookfield, 708-485-7344, Map, http://www.villageofbrookfield.com
Fri 7/4 2:45-4:30p The Cavern Beat: http://www.thecavernbeat.com

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Tower Lakes Community, Tower Lakes Barrington, Map,
Fri 7/4 12N Second Time Around: http://www.secondtimearoundmusic.com 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Richards H.S., 106th & Central Ave, Oak Lawn, http://www.oaklawn-il.gov
Fri 7/4 8p Libido Funk Circus: http://www.lfcentertainment.com

Click here for http://www.palatinejaycees.orgFest, 51th Annual Hometown 4th of July 2008! Community Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Rd., (Nr Northwest Hwy), Palatine, http://www.palatinejaycees.org, Map, http://www.palatinejaycees.org/fourthofjuly/index.html http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/
Wed-Sat (Wed Movie - Sun FAMILY DAY- No Bands), (Township Food Drive)
Thu 7/3 4:30-6:30p Kevin Mileski Acoustic Rock/Folk, 7-9p Paul Windsor Orchestra Covers from the 1940's to today, 9:30p (Dusk) fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! 9:30-11:30p Bucket # 6 Covers from the 1960's to today,
Fri 7/4 12N-2p New Colossus Rock Alternative , 2:30-4:30p Mojo Hand Rock/Blues/R&B, 5-7p The High End Trio Funk/Rock/Soul, 7:30-9:30p South of Disorder Jimmy Buffet Tribute, 10-12M Wedding Banned Hits from the 80's to 90's
Sat 7/5 12N-2p 20 Over Rock Cover Songs, 2:30-4:30p Scott Wesley Band Pop/Rock, 5-7p Eleventh Hour Pop Covers, 7:30-9:30p Elvis 2,000/Bluz Brothers Elvis/Blue Brothers Tribute, 10-12M Think Floyd: http://thinkfloydlive.com / The American Pink Floyd Show Pink Floyd Tribute

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Tower Lakes Community, Tower Lakes Barrington, Map,
Fri 7/4 12N Second Time Around: http://www.secondtimearoundmusic.com 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!



Click here for http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//default.htm
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GO OUT AND CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE YOUTH OF AMERICA, WHO HAVE MADE THE CHOICE TO SERVE OUR UNITED STATES, AND ENJOY GREAT BANDS AND THE BEST Fireworks & Laser Shows IN THE BURBS!!! GUESS WHERE I'LL BE 4th of July 2008! ? - DZM
Click here for http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//special_services/special_events/4th_schedule.htmClick here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Great Lakes Naval Trainning Staion, Sheridan Rd, North Chicago, (I-94 to Sokie Hwy Rt 41 to Rt 137 E, follow the signs to the Naval base) http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//default.htm
Click here for http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//default.htm
Fri., July 4, beginning at noon, the 4th of July Celebration will be open to the general public!
The general public will have access to the base from Noon to 8 p.m. General Public must enter Gate 3 (Hospital Gate). Drivers and all adults in the car must show photo ID's. More restrictions will be posted in the weeks ahead.
http://mwrgl.cnic.navy.mil//special_services/special_events/4th_schedule.htm
Fri 7/4 12N-1:30p Quintin Marx Band, 2-3:30p Final Say beginning for rock & roll, through today’s hit music, 4-5:30p MellenCougar, 6-7:30p Night Ranger, 8:30p Navy Band, 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Band Shell adjacent to Zion Leisure Club, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr, Zion, 847-746-5500, http://www.cityofzion.com http://www.zionparkdistrict.com http://www.zionparkdistrict.com/july4th.html
Thu 7/3 7p The Associates: http://www.associatesband.com (Rock)
Fri 7/4 4-5:30p The White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com (Oldies, Rockabilly & Country), 6-7:30p One Foot in the Groove: http://onefootinthegroove.org 60's and 70's rock with horns, 8-9:30p Full Pops Orch. Trad. Am. Pop. Music! 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!

Click here for http://www.ribfest.netFest, Naperville Ribfest 2008! Knoch Park -West St & Martin Ave, Naperville, http://www.ribfest.net Ribfest Hotline: 848-5000 ext.4, Adm: $8, Under 12 Free
Fri 7/4 3-4p (Rock and Roll Stage) Home Cookin’ http://www.homecookin-band.com Rock 'n' Blues
5p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Oldies, Classic, Retro, College Rock & Org's), REO Speedwagon: http://www.speedwagon.com,
Sat 7/5  
Sun 7/6 Heartsfield: http://www.Heartsfield.com

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way, Elgin, http://www.cityofelgin.org Free parking at the Sports Complex and Elgin Community College, fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!
Fri 7/4 (July 4th Concerts, ?? On the lawn by City Hall 150 Dexter Court till 3p) 12N The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com 1-2p Ac Rock: (say "ahk rock") http://www.acrock.com
(Elgin Sports Complex)7p World Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com




Click here for http://www.villageofbeecher.org/4thofJuly.htmFest, 4th of July 2008! Fireman's Park, 673 Penfield St, Beecher, http://www.villageofbeecher.org/4thofJuly.htm
Thu 7/3 7p Replay
Fri 7/4 4p Parade, 7p Five Guys Named Moe: http://www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com
Sat 7/5 8p The Silhouettes
Sun 7/6 6-9p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Lake "Bluffinia" Sunrise & Center Ave, Lake Bluff, 708-939-9008, http://www.lakebluffparks.org/beach.html
Fri 7/4 Non-Res $10 6:30-8:30p The StingRays: http://www.thestingrays.com

Click here for Fest (1:30-4:30p), 4th of July 2008! Lake Ellyn, 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, http://www.gepark.org/index.htm http://www.gepark.org/new_events.htm
Fri 7/4 1:30-4:15p 1969: http://www.music1969.com/theportal.cfm From the Fillmore to Woodstock to Altamont

Click here for Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! 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 http://www.vernonhills.org/special_events/July4thEvents.asp?c_m_back=7&c_y_back=2008
Fri 7/4 6:30p J.P. and the Cats: http://www.concertproductions.com/JPNew/index.html 9:30p Honorable Mayor Roger Byrne will set the skies over Big Bear and Little Bear Lake ablaze with color fireworks.gif Fireworks Display! Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Redmond Recreational Complex, Bensenville, 630-594-1190,
http://www.bensenville.il.us Poster: http://www.bensenville.il.us/DocumentView.asp?DID=376
Fri 7/4 7:30p The New Colony Six: http://www.newcolonysix.com , after Music in the Park fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!

Click here for Fest, 4th of July 2008! Veteran's Park, 26th St. & Veterans Dr, North Riverside, 708-447-4211, http://www.northriverside-il.org
Fri 7/4 2p Parade, 3p Flag Raising, 3:30-6:30p DJ, 7-9p Deja Vu Band: http://www.dejavuband.com 9:30p fireworks.gif Fireworks Display!

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Click here for Fest
, 4th of July 2008! Grandstand Apron! Hawthorne Racetrack, 3501 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, 708-780-7050, http://www.hawthorneracecourse.com http://www.wdrv.com/specialOffer.php?contestid=rockinhawthorne08
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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 regis