A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm, while enjoying live performances and the fresh outdoors for their new music series at the historic Washington Square Park. This summer you can pull up a chair, hangout with some friends and listen to an array of musical acts
The series begins this Saturday, June 26, and will go through the rest of the season until the end of August. The concerts will run from 6-8pm on Saturdays and are free!
Here is a list of all nine acts and the dates, so that you can plan accordingly:
June 26
It Takes Two – harmonizing popular hits from the ‘50s to modern Top 40s, from dance hits to love ballads.
July 10
Radium City Rebels – Homage to Elvis, Buddy, Roy and other 50s icons of early rock and rockabilly.
July 24
The Silhouettes – bringing memories back from all the original artist from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s rock music.
July 31
Bopology – One of Chicago’s powerhouse swing bands. Bringing the Ray Pack and Sinatra era back to life.
August 7
Wild Daisy – Bringing an upbeat country flare to the stage with a few pop/rock songs added into the mix.
August 14
Rosie & the Rivets – Retro from head to toe, delivering danceable music from the 50s and 60s.
August 21
Ray’s Rockets – Delivering hits ranging from the B-52s to the Beatles.
August 28
Mary & the Troublemakers – A powerful lead vocalist backed by a keyboard, percussion and guitar, all sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor.
Expand your taste in music with a delightful blend of retro rock, country and contemporary that will carry you on a music journey from the 50s to the present. Enjoy each of these uniquely different musicians as they entertain you with sweet tunes you’ll love.
For more information, visit www.hcdestinations.com/Event-Details?eventer=16384