Arts & Entertainment
Get Out Aug. 4 to 7: Golf Championship, Bluegrass, Seussical and Northbrook Days!
What are you up to this weekend? Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch has a few ideas.
- Starlight Theatre Presents: Blue Grass Night
When/Where: Friday Aug. 5, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park
Why Go: Want to hear some Blue Grass with an attitude for free? Better yet, want to hear the jams underneath the summer stars? Then check out Special Consensus’ performance as part of Wilmette Park District and Startlight Theatre’s summer series of outdoor entertainment.
Pricing: Free - Chi-Town Clown Revue for Kids
When/Where: Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Wilmette Theatre,
Why Go: Check out some top-notch Chicago clown performers and get a free bag of popcorn if you download and color this flyer.
Pricing: $10 in advance, $12 at the door - Movies In The Park: The Wizard Of Oz
When/Where: Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m. at , 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines.
Why Go: Duh...it’s The Wizard Of Oz, the most awesome, amazing movie ever. How often do you have the chance to see “Lions and Tigers and Bears! Oh my!” on the big screen? This is a classic that the whole family can enjoy. Just beware of those Flying Monkeys and watch out for the Wicked Witch of The East and her creepy striped socks. Did we mention that there are prizes for kids in the best Wizard of Oz themed costumes?
Price: Free
When/Where: Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m. 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
Why Go: Senior Day features free Grandstand Seating and reduced general admission for all guests, food specials and free parking. A day at the races is exciting and affordable! Now let’s put on our best hats and bet on some ponies!
Price: $6 general admission/ $4 general admission for guests 55 and older.- Concert In The Park: Big Band Hits With Brian Patti
When/Where: Friday, August 5 at Hodges Park, Prospect and Courtland Streets in Park Ridge, one block west of the Pickwick Theatre.
Why Go: Enjoy the last outdoor concert in the park with music celebrating Artie Shaw.
Pricing: Free - Seussical, The Musical
When/Where: Fridays and Saturdays from July 22 to August 7 at 8 p.m. at the Prairie Lakes Community Center; 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines.
Why Go: The kids will love seeing a play that features many of the Dr. Seuss characters.
Pricing: $14 adults; $11 children, students, and seniors - Northwest Highway
When/Where: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through September 11 at the Gift Theatre; 4802 N. Milwaukee, Chicago.
Why Go: Come see the original play about living on the Northwest Side of Chicago--and facing the road ahead. It was written by William Nedved, who grew up in this area and now works in Hollywood.
Pricing: $20-$30
When/Where: Wednesday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 7;
Why Go: Festival-goers can enjoy live music, carnival rides, kids’ games and plenty of food from local businesses. There will be also be pony rides, a magician, bocce ball, a raffle and grand prize winner announced on Sunday. If you visit the festival on Saturday, stop by the kids' games area between 2-9 p.m. and say hello to Northbrook Patch! We'll be there handing out balloons and pens and hope to see as many new faces as possible.
Pricing: Proceeds from raffle tickets ($20 and up) benefit the Northbrook Civic Foundation, an all-volunteer organization that supports the library, local schools, scholarships, parks and several community groups in the area.
When/Where: Friday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Aug. 6; North Shore Country Club, Glenview
Why Go: Watch top amateur golfers from around the nation and nine countries compete for the 2011 title.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5;
Why Go: Enjoy works by Beethoven, de Sarasate and Bach, performed by violinist Consuelo LePauw and pianist George LePauw.
Pricing: free
When/Where: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7; The Glen, 1800 Patriot Blvd, Glenview
Why Go: Check out ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paintings, drawing and photography at this prestigious art show. Kids can get in on the action with an art scavenger hunt.
Pricing: free
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