Free Concert in Women's Park July 7, 2016

The annual Concert in Women’s Park & Gardens, 1827 S. Indiana Ave.(behind the Clake House Museum) – Presented by Lakeside Bank and VanderCook College of Music will be held Thursday July 7. A family drum circle demonstration will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m.

The concert will feature marches, show tunes and classics performed by VanderCook’s Graduate Concert Band.

6:30 p.m. – Family Drum Circle Demonstration
7:00 p.m. – Concert Begins

Free Concert at Women’s Park on Tuesday

VanderCook College of Music’s graduate band will be performing a free concert in Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The 5th annual concert in the park will feature “famous marches, show tunes, movie themes, and concert band classics.” Family drum circle will start at 6 p.m. followed by the band at 7 p.m. The concert is presented by Lakeside Bank, in cooperation with the Chicago Park District and local community organizations.

The concert will be held in the park at 1827 S. Indiana Ave., just east of the Clarke House Museum. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, pick your spot and enjoy.

Free family drum circles take place on Saturdays from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at VanderCook College of Music, 3125 S. Federal St.

Check out the drum circle video taken before last year’s band concert.

Come to the Bash on Wabash!

It's Happening Now!
There are a few new things to see and hear at this year's Bash. First off, there are two music stages this year. There is a north stage in the parking lot just east of Wabash at 14th St. The south stage is where it usually is, near the Soka Center at 1455 S. Wabash. The Bash is on Wabash Ave. between 13th and 14th Streets.

You'll be greeted with a smile at the 2010 Bash.

Visit  the South Loop Dog PAC and get a bandanna for your favorite pooch.

Get some great fair trade coffee and other stuff at the Overflow Coffee Bar booth.

Concert in the Park Highlights

4th Annual Concert in the Park Tuesday July 13

The 4th Annual Concert in the Park will take place Tuesday July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Women's Park & Gardens.  The bandstand is located behind the Clarke House Museum at 1827 S. Indiana Ave. VanderCook College of Music graduate students play a variety of concert band classics the whole family can enjoy. Families bring their picnics, balloons and popcorn will be provided.

Families are encouraged to bring kids early for a Community Drum Circle Demonstration at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy interactive creative music making the whole family can enjoy.

This free concert will be presented by Lakeside Bank as a benefit for the Parkways Foundation. Parkways Foundation invests in Chicago's parks to enrich communities through historic preservation, environmental initiatives, capital projects and youth/family programs. Donations up to $1,000 will be matched by Lakeside Bank. For more information click here.