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July 3-12
Dramatic performance about young men called to serve their country during the Vietnam war. For reservations or information contact Alissa Jones at nothingspecialproductions@hotmail.com. Sponsored by Nothing Special Productions
WHEN: Thur., July 3, Final Dress Rehearsal, “Pay What You Can Night” 7:30 p.m. Fri., July 4, Special Performance and Event For The Holiday 5:00 p.m. Sat., July 5, 7:30, Sun. July 6, 2:00 p.m. Wed. July 9, through Sat. July 12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10, Seniors, Veterans and those Currently in the Military $7. Children under 4 are Free.
WHERE: The Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor
July 3-26
Black and white and color pieces on exhibit in conjunction with performances at Elgin Art Showcase.
WHERE: The Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor
Friday, July 4
Get in the spirit of the holiday with this annual tradition with over 120 entries each year! Presented by the Downtown Neighborhood Association and the City of Elgin.
WHEN: 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Elgin, beginning at Douglas and Slade
Friday, July 4
Honest Abe’s Rockin’ Blues Concert WHEN: After the Parade WHERE: Civic Plaza, 150 Dexter Court
Friday, July 4
Live music from World Class Noise, entertainment, food concession and fireworks show. Entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department.
WHEN: Fireworks begin at 9:20 p.m. WHERE: Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way. Free parking at the Sports Complex and Elgin Community College.
Friday, July 4
Enjoy the best view of the Elgin Parks & Recreation July 4th fireworks celebration! At 7:00 pm, we will kick off the evening with an hour of cocktails (and Kiddie cocktails) as well as fantastic passed Hors D’oeuvrses .
Then at 8:00, our Grand Buffet will be open for some fantastic explosions of flavor! Finally, after 9 pm; you will want to find your place around the clubhouse and watch the fireworks celebration. Bring a blanket … grab some space on the veranda, perhaps a nice grassy spot on a tee or in the fairway and enjoy…
Limited reservations!
Where: The Hickory Stick Bar & Grille @ The Highlands, Address: 875 Sports Way
Reservations: Call 847-931-5950 x4; First 170 patrons
Time: 7-10 PM
Cost: $30 adults/ $15 children between 18-11/ $5 kids under 10
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Highlands Junior Golf Program
July 18-20 & 25-27
A salute to great comedians. Presented by Elgin Theatre Company.
WHEN: Fri. and Sat. at 8:00. Tickets: $15, student and seniors $10. For tickets call 847-741-0532.
WHERE: The Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. 8th Floor
June 24-July 22
Think you’ve got what it takes to be Elgin’s next FireFoxFest Idol? Try-outs will be held one hour before Tuesday nights’ Wing Park Concert Series. Two winners will be chosen from each age category (7-13 yrs. old, 14-18 yrs. old, 19 and older, and bands). One winner from each category is chosen by judges while the other winner is chosen by the audience. Audience members vote by putting quarters in the contestant’s jar. All proceeds benefit the City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund. All finalists will perform on stage at FoxFireFest. Winners will then be chosen to perform on the mainstage the last day of FoxFireFest and will also win a prize! Presented by the City of Elgin.
WHERE: Wing Park Band Shell, 1000 Wing St.
Concerts in the Park: Presented by the City of Elgin
WHEN: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission: Free.
July 8th – Exorna: Celtic Band that will bring you through the sounds of Ireland!
July 15th – Pamela Rose Windy City Country: Redneck Woman, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, and Independence Day are country songs this band rocks!
July 22nd – Underwater People: They are the ultimate party band that plays songs like Summer of 69, Sweet Home Chicago, and Steel My Kisses!
July 29th – Final Say: They deliver a musical repertoire that extends from the beginning of rock & roll, through today’s hit music.
Concerts in the Park: Presented by the City of Elgin
WHEN: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admission: Free.
July 13th – The Fairlanes: Rock-n-roll hits from the 50’s to the 80’s.
July 20th – Bill O’Connell Chicago Skyliners Big Band: This Big Band features the music of Count Basie, Buddy Rich, and Glen Miller.
July 27th – Frank Sinatra: Critics all proclaim he as close as any person could come to experiencing the original Frank Sinatra.
Entertainment is subject to change.
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