Taylor Street: Little Italy Festival
FESTIVAL IS HELD ON TAYLOR STREET BETWEEN ASHLAND AND THROOP.
Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago’s “Official” Little Italy. Chicago’s Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street celebrates the great history of the neighborhood and the rich culture of the generations of Italians who settled there decades ago. Fabulous food from award-winning area restaurants, several stages of continuous family entertainment, quality merchandise from Italy, and colorful cultural attractions make this event one of the most popular of the summer. Sponsored by Little Italy Chicago Neighborhood Association and Produced by Ron Onesti (who was born on Taylor Street) of Onesti Entertainment, Owner of The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Operator of the Des Plaines Theatre.
Festival Hours are Thursday 8/8 and Friday 8/9: 5PM – 10PM, Saturday 8/10: 12noon to 10PM, Sunday 8/11: 11am – 10PM
CLUB ARCADA: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with MD80s
We open at 5PM for dinner. Live entertainment begins about 8:30. An entertainment fee of $10 will be added to your bill once live music begins. Reservations strongly encouraged!
Musician…Band leader…Tribute artist…Singer/songwriter…Jonathan writes his own music flavored from his heroes such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, The Ventures, and many more. He’s taken to heart a quote from his friend Lance Lipinsky “What’s good doesn’t die,” and he’s here to make sure of it!
CLUB ARCADA: Open for Dinner and Live Entertainment with Reflections of Motown
We open at 5PM for dinner. Live entertainment begins about 8:30. An entertainment fee of $10 will be added to your bill once live music begins. Reservations strongly encouraged!
Musician…Band leader…Tribute artist…Singer/songwriter…Jonathan writes his own music flavored from his heroes such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, The Ventures, and many more. He’s taken to heart a quote from his friend Lance Lipinsky “What’s good doesn’t die,” and he’s here to make sure of it!
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Celebrate the true Piano Bar Experience with Jess Piano in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located in the lobby of the Arcada Theatre! Jess Piano brings the fun and interactive music of a Piano Bar – Pop, Rock, Motown, Country, R&B, Yacht Rock, Standards…you name it! No gimmicks, it’s Jess Piano! This is a free event, but...
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This intimate show will take place on The Legends Stage in Rock ‘N Ravioli, located inside the Arcada Theatre Complex. Food (our lite bites menu) and drinks will be available for purchase. There is no entertainment fee for this event. Seating is general admission with seating done first-come, first-seated. Doors will open at 7PM |...
ROCK ‘N RAVIOLI: HALLOWEEN PARTY with KARAOKE – FREE TO ATTEND!!!
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