Category: Events

Performances announced for 2nd annual Chicago Open Air Fest July 14 – 16

June 20, 2017August 20, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Performances announced for 2nd annual Chicago Open Air Fest July 14 – 16 Featuring KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn & More, ReverbNation Battle Of The Bands Contest Is Now Open, Allowing One Unsigned Band To Take The Festival Stage, Loudwire Premieres New Installment In “The Vikings Are Coming!” Animated Video Series Performance times have been announced for the 40-plus bands…

Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Movement to bring peace comes to Chicagoland July 2

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Movement to bring peace comes to Chicagoland July 2 By Frank Aguilar (contributing writer) Mario Nieves was 28 when he set out on his motorcycle in 1977 to carry a message of peace, brotherhood and respect traveling through 23 nations including in North and South America, Europe and the Middle East. Now, 40 years later,…

Events, News, Travel

Liberty Run, Music, Swimming & Fireworks highlight Orland Park July 4th Festivities

June 19, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Liberty Run, Music, Swimming & Fireworks highlight Orland Park July 4th Festivities The Village of Orland Park will host a number of events to celebrate America’s birthday. “Orland Park coming together as a community to celebrate America’s birthday is a longstanding part of the village’s history,” said Mayor Keith Pekau. “Those of us who grew…

Events, Festival, News

Countryside offers free music

June 8, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Countryside offers free music Summer concert series starts tonight By Steve Metsch Countryside will provide a diverse soundtrack for this summer with a series of free concerts through August. The “Countryside All Stars” summer concert series will be in Countryside Park on 61st Street, a half-block east of Brainard Avenue. Opening acts start at 6…

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Lyons announces schedule of Summer concerts

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons announces schedule of Summer concerts The Village of Lyons has launched its annual Summer Music in the Parks series which is held every Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30 pm and lasting through 9:30 pm. Every Wednesday, the Village of Lyons will feature a different performer at Veteran’s Park, 4100 S. Lawndale Avenue in Lyons. The…

Events, Features

Pamplona opens at Goodman Theater

May 30, 2017May 31, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pamplona opens at Goodman Theater Pamplona, Jim McGrath’s newest work, featuring stage and screen star Stacy Keach as Ernest Hemingway, opens at the Goodman Theater Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The world premiere production has been extended for one week, to close on Sunday, June 25. Artistic Director Robert Falls directs the world premiere production about one of the most acclaimed…

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Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents

May 18, 2017August 20, 2019 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents Alexander Hamilton and Abraham Lincoln History Come to Life in Exceptional Showing of Rare Documents & Original Letters. Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill, May 18-21, 2017 The Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show at the historic Merchandise Mart will offer an…

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Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago

May 17, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago City of Chicago announces complete music lineup for the 37th Annual Taste of Chicago — a Free Cultural Experience for all your sense. Petrillo Music Shell headliners include Alessia Cara, Café Tacvba, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Passion Pit and The O’Jays—and the Bud Light Stage…