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Bopology | Stacia Timonere~Sun-Times Media
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BERWYN
Music in the Streets, Berwyn’s Historical Depot District, on the 3200 block of Grove Avenue between Stanley and 32nd streets, takes place noon-7 p.m. July 22. Bands: TBA.
ELMWOOD PARK
2012 Summer Concert Series of the Village of Elmwood Park, 7 p.m. Thursdays in Central Park, 75th and Fullerton. June 28: Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band (Caribbean rock, reggae). July 12: Rhythm Rockets (jazz, swing, R&B). July 26: New Odyssey (three guys, 30 instruments). Aug. 9: Final Say (dance, rock). Aug. 23: Petty Cash (Tom Petty and Johnny Cash tribute).
FRANKLIN PARK
Park District of Franklin Park will present concerts at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the North Park Centre Gazebo, 10040 Addison St. (847) 928-8478. June 21: Bopology (Sinatra/swing). June 28: The New Invaders (British, ’60s). July 7: Neverly Brothers (rockabilly). July 12: BBI (Motown). July 19: 7th Heaven. Aug. 2: Firebeat (pop/rock). Aug. 9: Valle Verde (Latin American).
MELROSE PARK
Taste of Melrose Park, Village Hall, 1000 N. 25th Ave. (708) 343-4000, ext. 148, or see www.melrosepark.org. Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Winston Plaza Stage — Aug 31: 5:30 p.m., Tony Spavone; 7:15 p.m., Pat Capuzzi; 8:30 p.m., Voyage. Sept. 1: 6:30 p.m., The Chauffeurs; 8:45 p.m., 7th Heaven. Sept. 2: 5 p.m., Jimmy Damon; 6:30 p.m., Danny Fox; 7:30 p.m., American English (Beatles tribute). Meijer Stage — Aug. 31: 6 p.m., Jimmy Damon; 7:15 p.m., Charissa; 9 p.m., DeJaVu. Sept. 1: 6 p.m., Rick LaVere; 7:30 p.m., The Other Three Tenors; 9:30 p.m., Vintage Vinyl. Sept: 2: 5:45 p.m., TBA. 7 p.m., Nick Pontarelli; 8:30 p.m., Tony Capone. Peroni Garden Stage — Aug. 31: 8:15 p.m., R-Gang. Sept. 1: 8:15 p.m., R-Gang. Sept. 2: 6:30 p.m., R-Gang.
NORRIDGE
Norridge Park District Concerts will be held at 4631 N. Overhill on Thursdays. (708) 457-1244. June 28: 7 p.m., Country Western Night with Big Guitars From Memphis. July 26: 7 p.m., Luck of the Irish Night with Trinity Irish Dancers and musicians. Aug. 9: 6:30 p.m., Hawaiian Night with the Barefoot Hawaiians.
Island in the City Festival features live music at Norridge Community Park, 4631 N. Overhill. (708) 457-1244 www.islandinthecity.com. www.norridgepk.com. July 12: 7:30 p.m., 7th Heaven. July 13: 8 p.m., American English. July 14: 4 p.m., I.A.M.B. (heavy metal); 6 p.m., Pipe Dream; 8 p.m., Hi Infidelity. July 15: 2:30 p.m., Norridge Park Movers & Shakers; 4 p.m., Poochamungus (children’s entertainment); 5:30 p.m., Friction; 7:30 p.m., He Said, She Said.
NORTHLAKE
Northlake Days will be held June 22-24 at Center Point Preserve, Wolf and Whitehall Roads in Northlake. (708) 343-8700 or www.northlakecity.com. June 22: 7 p.m., Kasmir (Led Zepplin tribute); 9:30 p.m., Daryl Stuermer of Genesis. June 23: 6:30 p.m., The Looney Train; 9 p.m., American English (Beatles tribute band).
OAK PARK
The Park District Of Oak Park presents summer concerts at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather two hours before performance and a banner will be hung on the stage to let the public know. See www.oakparkparks.com. June 17: Spoken Four. June 24: Banjo Buddies (Dixieland). July 1: Classical Blast. July 8: Piano Man. July 22: Billy Croft & the 5-Alarm (country). July 29: One Foot In the Groove. Aug. 5: Midwest Dueling Pianos. Aug.12: Tropixsplosion (Caribbean).
Picnic In the Park and Summer Concert — 100 year celebration, 2-7 p.m., July 15 at Scoville Park, 800 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Musical lineup includes Jason Kollum, Grand Avenue Big Band, Circus Boy and Rhythm City.
RIVER FOREST
Summer Nights Party in The Park, River Forest Park District on Thursdays. Call (708) 366-6660 or see www.rfparks.com. Constitution Park Party, 7715 Greenfield Ave. Park Party is June 21: Dave Rudolf Beach Party. Washington Commons Park Party is July 19: Little Nashville (country for kids).
