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Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West
The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to enjoy a summer filled with free live music at Centennial Park West (15609 Park Station Blvd).
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment at one of the Village’s premier outdoor venues.
Concerts in the Park
The Village’s Thursday evening Concerts in the Park series will feature live music, family activities and special themed events throughout the summer. All concerts are free to attend and offer free parking. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at each event. Guests may also bring outside food and drinks.
The series kicks off Friday, June 12 with the Young Entrepreneur Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring 65 young entrepreneurs and a performance by Burning Red, an unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Please note the event was rescheduled from Thursday, June 11 due to severe weather.
An awards ceremony for participating young entrepreneurs will take place at approximately 7:30 p.m., recognizing winners in the categories of Most Business Potential, Most Creative Idea and Most Impressive Presentation for ages 7–10 and 11–14, as well as one overall recipient of the America250 Imagination Award.
Additional Concerts in the Park performances include:
- June 25: The Ron Burgundys (Yacht & Soft Rock)
- July 16: American English (The Beatles Tribute)
- July 23: Big Dog Mercer (Blues & Rock)
- Aug. 13: Brooklyn Charmers (Steely Dan Tribute)
- Aug. 20: Bon Journeyed (Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute), featuring Food Truck and Touch-A-Truck activities
All Concerts in the Park are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., with music from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Food, beverages and children’s activities will be available.
Centennial Park West Concert Series
The Village’s signature weekend lineup returns with a full evening of live entertainment featuring nationally recognized tribute acts celebrating some of music’s most iconic artists and bands. Gates open at 5 p.m. for each event. This concert series is presented by Wells Fargo.
Saturday, June 20
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. — Double Vision (Foreigner Tribute)
- 6:45-8 p.m. — StevieMac (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
- 8:30-10 p.m. — Dog N Butterfly (Heart Experience)
Saturday, July 11
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. — Mellencougar (John Cougar Mellencamp Tribute)
- 6:45-8 p.m. — Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton
- 8:30-10 p.m. — Chicago Rewired (Chicago Tribute)
Friday, Aug. 28
- 5:15-6:15 p.m. — Disco Circus (70s Hits)
- 6:45-8 p.m. — Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
- 8:30-10 p.m. — Yachtley Crew (Yacht Rock)
Free admission and free parking are available for all concerts. Food, beer and seltzers will be available for purchase. Guests can also bring in outside food and drinks. From tribute bands and classic rock favorites to themed community events, the Village’s summer concert schedule offers entertainment for all ages.
For more information about the Village’s summer events and entertainment schedule, visit orlandpark.org/events.
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Hanania also writes about Middle East issues for the Arab News, and The Arab Daily News criticizing government policies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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