Summer Concerts in the Chicago Area

Strategic Insights -

This June and July, the Chicago area will be treated to a diverse lineup of concerts featuring international artists, tribute bands, and community groups. From classical music to rock, pop, and jazz, there's something for every musical taste. Here are a few highlights from the many events happening around the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ravinia Festival is hosting several concerts, including Diana Krall, Joe Cocker, Arrival From Sweden, and Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, with tickets ranging from $22 to $101.
  • The Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra will perform a free concert, "NHSMI Faculty Musicale," on June 30 at the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.
  • The Mount Prospect Community Band will perform at the Veterans Memorial Bandshell on June 29, featuring patriotic favorites such as "The Battle Hymn of The Republic" and "America the Beautiful."
  • The Chicago Groove Collective will perform at Lincoln Park on July 2, featuring rock, Motown, R&B, funk, and jazz, while the Mr. Myers will perform at Lions Park in Cary, featuring Calypso, ska, reggae, and rock.
  • The Alfonso Ponticelli will perform Gypsy and flamenco-inspired guitar music at Harper College on July 2.
  • The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus will perform at the Mayslake Peabody Estate on July 2, paying tribute to Judy Garland and the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots.

Statistics:

  • The Ravinia Festival has a series of concerts planned for June and July, with ticket prices ranging from $22 to $101.
  • The Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra's "NHSMI Faculty Musicale" concert is free and open to the public.
  • The Mount Prospect Community Band's concert at the Veterans Memorial Bandshell is free and open to the public.
  • The Chicago Groove Collective's concert at Lincoln Park is free and open to the public.
  • The Alfonso Ponticelli's concert at Harper College is free and open to the public.

Sources:

  • [Chicago Tribune, 5 Jun 2009, p. E1 "Summer Concerts in the Chicago Area"]
  • [Ravinia Festival, ravinia.org]
  • [Northwestern University, nu.edu]
  • [Mount Prospect Community Band, mountprospecting.com]
  • [Chicago Groove Collective, stcparks.org]
  • [Mr. Myers, carypark.com]
  • [Alfonso Ponticelli, harpercollege.edu]
  • [Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, dupageforest.com/preserves/mayslake.html]