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Arbortheater Summer Concert Series

Welcome to the Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater. The Arbortheater is located at 50 Fairway Drive just north of the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC). Concerts are held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. In case of rain the concerts will relocate at the Sullivan Center at 635 North Aspen Drive.

Concerts are open to the public and everyone is invited. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

During the concerts the main parking lot is blocked off for handicap and seniors. Concert parking is in the Rogers Executive Park II parking lot adjacent to the Arbortheater. The Arbortheater can also be accessed on the bike path through Deerpath Park just north of the “Castle”.

The following schedule is subject to change without notice.

July 2 – For over three decades, the "Highland Park Pops Big Band" has kept music from the big band era alive on the North Shore, playing the classic and familiar arrangements of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and many other renowned artists and styles. The music is timeless, and the band’s full, brassy sound is enjoyed by music lovers of all ages at outdoor programs, civic functions and dances. www.highlandparkpops.com

July 9 – “The Switch Play Band” offers three tribute genres ; 60' British's invasion, funky R&B dance and Classic Rock Beatles, James Dean to Pink Floyd with a few costume changes in the mix.

July 23 – Authentic Latin "swing con clave" is the trademark of this group. “Jose Valdes and the All Star Mambos.” the instrumentalists are the best on the latin music scene. The material is from both classic and modern latino artists such as Tito Puente Olga Tanion', Celia Cruz, Ray Barreto, Sonora Poncena, La India, Cubanisimo, and Perez Prado. José Valdes, leader of the group, has worked with such greats as Jose Fajardo, Tito Puente, and Eddie Palmieri. The artistry is exciting, with driving montuno rhythms and a fiery percussion section which always gets everyone dancing www.valdesmusic.com/MamboAllstars.htm

July 30 – “Bopology” blends the old time swing from the greats such as Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Frank Sinatra and Louie Prima with the modern swing from bands such as The Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Royal Crown Revue and 1999 Grammy winner Brian Setzer. This mix of styles and dance tempos is different from other swing bands with plenty of variety for dancing and listening. This popular band delivers vintage swing and modern swing to get your audience up movin' and groovin'.

August 6 –A band quickly making a name for themselves with their catchy, award-winning original tunes and high-energy live shows. The “Tin Horse Band” is fronted by 3 women with great chemistry and artistry, their voices and instruments joining together to prove the old saying about the whole being greater than the parts. It’s no wonder that within 4 months of their formation TIN HORSE was booked to share stages with Kenny Rogers, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Gretchen Wilson, Billy Currington, Emerson Drive, Los Lonely Boys, The Kentucky Headhunters, Little Texas, Lowen & Navarro, Soul Asylum, and more. www.tinhorseband.com

August 13 – “215 West” has traveled the globe performing a variety of classic hits. It's not unusual to hear the group jump from Motown, to current Top 40, 50's Rock, Latin dance, 40's Swing, 70's Disco, and ending up with a Classic Rock, or Chicago Style Blues tune. www.215west.com

August 20 – Outdoor Movie “Madagascar, Escape 2 Africa” on a 45’ big screen. This sequel brings back the loveable New York Zoo animals, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo. Still stranded in Madagascar, they manage to leave the island to land in the wilderness in Africa. There, Alex meets the rest of his family but has trouble communicating after his time in Central Park Zoo. Showtime dusk about 8:00-ish.

DIRECTIONS:

FROM RTE 60: Turn south on Fairway Drive (Between Toys R Us and Target) and travel approximately 9/10 mile. The Arbortheater is located just before the entrance to the Athletic Complex.

FROM RTE 45: Turn North on Fairway Drive (Formerly Buffalo Grove Road) and travel approximately 1.1 miles. The Arbortheater is located just after you exit the Athletic Complex.

Non profit groups interested in selling concessions during concerts should contact Lisa or call (847)918-3562

Special Thanks To the Vernon Hills Cultural Partners

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