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Full music lineup set for August 26-28 |
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Skokie's Backlot Bash music acts are now set, featuring 16 acts on two stages. Headliners this year are New York hip hop megastars Kid 'n Play, '90s alternative rockers Vertical Horizon, and local session players gathering as Tributosaurus become The Kinks.
Since its inception in 2007, the Bash –– setting itself apart from other Chicagoland street festivals –– again presents nearly all original national and local rock, R&B, folk, hip hop, funk, Americana, and world music recording artists.
The following acts will appear August 26-28 in downtown Skokie:
Friday, August 26
Kid 'n Play, hip hop (main stage) –– 9 p.m.
Too Hype Crew, funk/hip hop (main stage) –– 7:15 p.m.
Gros Ngolle Pokossi, world music (beer tent stage) –– 6:15 p.m.
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Saturday, August 27
Vertical Horizon, alt rock, (main stage) –– 8:45 p.m.
Michael McDermott, rock & roots, (main stage) –– 7 p.m.
Scott Lucas & The Married Men, rock & Americana, (main stage) –– 5:30 p.m.
Mike Coy, acoustic rock, (beer tent stage) –– 4:30 p.m.
Decoy Prayer Meeting, honky tonk & alt country, (main stage) –– 3:30 p.m.
Nikki O'Neill, soul-influenced Americana, (beer tent stage) –– 2:30 p.m.
The Long Goodbye, rock & roll, (main stage) –– 1:30 p.m
Nick Davio Duo, rock, (beer tent stage) –– 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28
Tributosaurus becomes The Kinks, rock & roll, (main stage) –– 6:30 p.m
Son of Abbey, alt rock, (main stage) –– 5 p.m
The Right Now, soul/pop, (main stage) –– 3:30 p.m
Jess McIntosh & Aaron Smith, bluegrass, (beer tent stage) –– 2:30 p.m.
Dave Hoffheimer Band, electric blues & rock, (main stage) –– 1:30 p.m
The Bash also features a carnival, food and beer, a 5K, a car show, Rotary Pancake Breakfast, farmer's market, family entertainment at the Skokie Library, and a Skokie Heritage Museum open house. More on the these events in later e-news issues.
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Free Pro Wrestling in Downtown Skokie! |
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Village Inn Pizzeria and Wild Child Designs will host this free outdoor family-friendly show featuring live pro wrestling at its finest!
ZOWA Live Wresting Entertainment brings you Axel Rico vs Cody James, Everette Benton vs Big Mack, and J Fowler vs The MarMan. In addition, the winner of The Dojo vs. Freaks 'N Geeks will wrestle Country Air for the Skokie tag team title!
Food and full bar available.
Saturday, August 6 at 2 p.m.
8050 N. Lincoln Ave.
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Last free Sunday Sundown Concert |
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Brass from the Past
Featuring classic Motown, R&B, funk, soul, and rock through the music of Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Michael Jackson, Chicago, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Pattie Labelle, Bruno Mars, Chaka Kahn, the O’Jays, Tower of Power, Prince, Tina Turner, the Bee Gees, and many more.
Beer & Wine Sales!
Available for $5: red and white wine, regular and light beer. Cash or credit card.
Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m.
4400 Greenwood St.
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Sunset 3K Fun Run & 2-mile Walk |
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This evening (untimed) 3K run/2-mile walk makes for a great family activity!
T-shirts and medals will be given to all participants.
Come out to the park and get the whole family moving!
Thursday, August 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
4422 Greenwood St.
All ages. $20 per participant.
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Skokie Story Stroll: Channelside Park |
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Bring the family to various Skokie parks this summer and read the children's stories on display!
Every three weeks, a designated park will feature a children’s book attached to kiosks along the park path. As you stroll along the trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story.
Enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time!
August 8-25
Channelside Park: They All Saw a Cat
In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel's New York Times best seller shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. "Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's award-winning book feels like a game changer." – The Huffington Post
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Coming soon
August 29–September 15
Timber Ridge Park:
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
September 19–October 7
Laramie Park: Change Sings
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The August Happenings calendar has arrived!
If you are looking for new and unique ways to have fun in August, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.
Click on the calendar below to view it and access its links.
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The Fall Program Guide is here!
Registration begins on August 15
The Skokie Park District's fall classes and events are now online and with them the district's Fall Program Guide. Registration begins for residents on August 15 and non-residents on August 22.
The Fall Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many summer special events.
Celebrate fall by finding a new program, class or hobby at your Skokie Park District!
Click on the guide cover to join the fun!
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