Get the REAL story behind the gnomes! These wee creatures tend to be a wee-bit tipsy,
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW outdoor movie October 8, 2016
Let’s do the time warp, old-school style! [Read more…]
THE SPIRIT OF ALL HALLOWS EVE rolls in with HALL-ON-WHEELS October 15 & 16, 2016
The Bards’ Guild is pleased to bring you the 11th production of THE SPIRIT OF ALL HALLOWS EVE. New this year, audience members will be greeted with HALL-ON-WHEELS, a free outdoor display of Halloween decorated vehicles.
SHOW:
This original show explores the legends and lore of Halloween. Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and the rise of the mummy, mystic Celtic druids and fairies to early American colonies and their superstitions about witches.
TIMES – 2 per day:
Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 16 at 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
TICKETS:
$5 all ages. Cash or check. Some moderately scary moments, recommended for those age 5 and older.
CONCESSIONS:
Hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, sweets, pop, water, wine and fall brews.
HALL-ON-WHEELS:
FREE outdoor display of Halloween decorated vehicles – including hearses! Enjoy live, outdoor music as you stroll. Display open Saturday and Sunday 12 noon – 6:00 pm.The Bards Guild is please to bring you the 11th production of THE SPIRIT OF ALL HALLOWS EVE!
1ST ANNUAL CUSTOM CAR & BIKE SHOW August 28, 2016
Presented by the Spanish Community Center & 4 Ever Rolling Car Club
1st Annual Custom Car & Bike Show
Sunday, August 28, 2016
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
$5 admission (12 & under FREE!)
Parking lot south of Jefferson Street Bridge
Fun for the whole family!
They have been added to the WEGO TOUR over 40 categories for lowrider, imports, trucks, bikes/trikes, motorcycles, baggers, hotrods, turners, rat rods,jeeps, donks, etc.
All proceeds are being donated to The Spanish Community Center.
To register car/bike/truck:
Registration fee before and day or the show is $25
YES YOUR registration covers YOUR entrance fee
(Event entrance fee: $5 per adult. Children 12 & under 12 are FREE!)
REGISTRATION (per 4 Ever Rolling Car Club):
To make it a smoother entrance they recommend you pre-register so you can drive right in and not have to wait for paperwork to be handed out. You can purchase your pre-registration AND entrance tickets to the event in this Event Brite link:
4 Ever Rolling car registration
Concessions & beer will be available for sale. NO outside alcohol.
FREE “Concerts On The Hill” 2016 Grand Finale September 1, 2016
The 42 season’s finale features the Joliet Central High School Marching Band & the Joliet American Legion Band. See you Thursday 6:30 pm!
“CONCERTS ON THE HILL”
LAST CONCERT OF THE 42 SEASON!
SEPTEMBER 1 at 6:30 PM
features
JOLIET CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Director Don Stinson
JOLIET AMERICAN LEGION BAND
Directed by Tom Drake
He’s celebrating 60 Years with the Joliet American Legion Band in 2016!
Emcee BILL DRILLING
Soloist LARRY CRAWFORD
Ushers JOLIET LIONS CLUB
Traffic JOLIET AUXILIARY POLICE & JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT
Series Sponsor WILL-JOLIET BICENTENNIAL PARK INC.
Supporting Sponsor WADSWORTH GOLF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Art Enclave Sponsor FIRST COMMUNITY FINANCIAL BANK
Many thanks to our audience members and volunteers who made 2016 a wonderful year!
Mark your calendars for June 1, 2017.
Looking forward to our 43rd season with you!
LOOKING BACK AT OUR 42nd SEASON…
AUGUST 25, 2016
featuring
JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Directed by Peter Lipari
and the
TT NELSON SWING BAND
Directed by Tom Nelson
FREE EYE HEALTH SCREENINGS
BEFORE the concerts (6-7 pm). Ideal for children. Screening inside building.
Courtesy of the Joliet Noon Lions Club.
Also, Lions will be collecting eyeglasses no longer used for those in need.
Next Thursday, SEPTEMBER 1, is the last concert of the 2016 season – don’t miss!
JOLIET CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
&
JOLIET AMERICAN LEGION BAND
For a schedule, please contact us:
bipark@jolietcity.org
Who has been here this summer? Check them out below:
POLKA PARTY AUGUST 18, 2016
featuring
EDDIE KOROSA JR & THE BOYS FROM ILLINOIS
&
FRANK ROSSI & THE SOUNDS OF SINATRA
Polka King Korosa + Sinatra Swing Rossi = Polka Party!
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The magic combination of Eddie Korosa’s Polka Band and Frank Rossi’s Sounds of Sinatra has been a hit each year – we’re thrilled to have them back!
We even had the good fortune of having Councilwoman Jan Quillman emcee their evening again, as she did last year, for another fun night of dancing and great music at the free “Concert On The Hill” downtown Joliet. Or as Eddie says…
ROUND 3 – “BEST NIGHT EVER”
SPECIAL CONCERT AUGUST 11, 2016
featuring
THE NEW INVADERS
Get your dancing shoes ready for the groovy sounds of the 60’s to the 70’s!
www.newinvaders.com
NEW! AUGUST 4
Vocalist Madeline Miller from the Berklee College of Music.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON MADELINE.
For 2016, there’s more variety & new features!
Enjoy a SPECIAL NEW ACT each month on June 9, July 7 & August 11:
JUNE 9 ELVIS! Tribute artist Nick Miller – 7:30 PM
(Concerts starts at 6:30 pm, Elvis is 3rd act & on approximately 7:30 pm)
JULY 7 SPOKEN FOUR 6:30-8:30 PM
AUGUST 11 NEW INVADERS 6:30-8:30 PM
ARTISTS’ ENCLAVE – also new!
Come chill & sell your creative work during concerts.
Spots are just $5 Students & Seniors and $10 Seniors
Pay at concession tent
Beer and wine will now be available for $3!
Here are our previous performers of 2016:
See you on the hill Thursdays at 6:30 pm!
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