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Music fans won't have to dole out cash in order to enjoy a night of songs under the stars or toe-tapping tunes. Many area villages are providing all types of music, from pop to classical and rock to disco, for free all summer long.
Every week throughout the summer, Wilmette residents can find fun and entertaining concerts in the Wilmette and Evanston areas.
For a map of all the locations, click here.
Thursday Night Concert Series in Plaza Del Lago
1515 Sheridan Road
847-251-0362
June 26: Big Bang Theory – Classics with a jazz flair
July 3: James Sanders & Conjunto Spicy Salsa
July 10: Bopology – Swing, Jazz and Frank Sinatra style group, featuring the sounds of Duke Ellington with the vocal style of the “Rat Pack”
July 17: Alfonso Ponticelli Flamenco Sounds
July 24: Gone 2 Paradise The ultimate Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
July 31: The New Invaders Flashback to the 60’s, from Brit rock to Woodstock
August 7: The Cleavers Recreate music of the 60’s & 70’s
Ridgeville Park District presents summer concerts on selected Sunday evenings
908 Seward Evanston
847-869-5640
June 22: 6 p.m. Yves Francois
July 13: 4:30 p.m. Ridgeville Band
6-7 p.m. Fundangero
July 27: 6 p.m. Mark Cleveland
Independence Day concert, presented by the Wilmette Park District
Gillson Park located at Lake Avenue & Lake Michigan
847-256-6100
July 3
5:30 p.m.: Mr. Singer and Kerry Appleby (sing-along)
6:30 p.m.: Jesse White Tumblers
7:15 p.m.: Magician Dennis DeBondt
8 p.m.: Stephanie Rogers Band
10 p.m.: The Dooleys (Irish/rock)
Starlight Theatre at the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park presents concerts at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Lawn chairs (no recliners) may be used only in the grass. Call 847-256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the performance for weather updates. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Community Recreation Center auditorium.
Located at Lake Avenue and Michigan Avenue
July 3: 7:15 p.m. Palatine Concert Band and a sneak preview of the Broadway show "Ragtime”
July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 8 p.m. “Ragtime” presented by the Wilmette Park District Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Featuring a cast of 45 and a full symphonic orchestra, this production highlights the Wilmette Park District's Centennial Celebration. Free admission. For information, call Bob Bierie, 847-256-9694.
August 1: “Blue Grass Night: Special Consensus"
August 2: “Country Western Night: White Saddle Band"
August 8: “Starlight Concert: U.S. Air Force Military Command Band"
August 9: “Night at the Opera: DaCorneto Opera Company"
August 12: “Aloha Night: The Barefoot Hawaiians"
August 15: Outdoor Concert: “A Cappella Night: AC Rock"
August 16: “Starlight Dancing Under the Stars: The Golden Nuggets Big Band"
Thornwood Park Concert Series
July 13, 2008 4-8 p.m.
Located at the corner of Thornwood and Dartmouth in Wilmette
Come early and stay late, or come for an hour whenever you can fit it into your busy day. The timing is meant to accommodate all family schedules. Bring picnic baskets overflowing with your favorite summer eats and bring lots of family and friends to share them with! A good time has been had by all regardless of age! A suggested donation of $40 per family can be given online or at the event.
www.thornwoodparkconcerts.com
Featured bands:
East of Edens featuring Harper dads (and mom) Hamilton Chang, Dan Collyer, Tom Denman, Eileen Engelhard, Herb Engelhard, Jeff Hackl, Jack Jenkins, Bob Lindstrom and Kevin Lyons
The Lucky Jackson Band featuring Harper dad Chris Karabas
Mr. Sparkle featuring Harper dads Rob Phillips and Wayne Rigney
Evanston's Starlight Concert Series, held through August 26 at James Park, Dodge Avenue at Mulford; Dawes Park, along the lakefront, Sheridan Road at Church Street; Twiggs Park, at Simpson Street and Dodge Avenue; and Harbert Park, east of Canal and just south of Dempster Street. Rain sites are the Levy Center, 300 Dodge, for James and Dawes Park concerts, or the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St., for Harbert and Twiggs Park concerts.
Up-to-date information available at 847-448-8058. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. for each concert. Free admission.
June 19: Tom Schraeder & His Ego, sophisticated melodies at James Park.
June 24: Baby Alright, funky soul covers, at Twiggs Park. June 26: Wanda Jackson & the Lustre Kings, rockabilly, at James Park.
Evanston Symphony Orchestra presents free summer concerts at Westfield Old Orchard, located at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road, Skokie.
Performances are held from 2-4 p.m. on select Sundays at the north end of the outdoor center, featuring two 45-minute sets with an intermission. The rain date will be at 6:30 p.m. the Monday night following a Sunday afternoon concert. For information, call (847) 673-6800 or visit www.westfield.com/oldorchard
June 22: Evanston Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Lawrence Eckerling, will present light classics from classical symphonies to Broadway shows and movie scores.
June 29: Evanston Symphony Jazz Sextet will team with musicians from Larry Eckerling & His Orchestra to perform music from Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman to Miles Davis and David Sanborn.
Wilmette Theatre presents "Late Night at the Mette” on the second Saturday of the month from 10 p.m.until midnight
1122 Central Avenue Wilmette
847-251-7424
July 12: Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Basil & Heller. Tickets are $12 and are limited to people 21 and over (beer and wine will be sold)
Find these locations on a map by clicking here.
