Croation Folklore Dance Performance: Hearts of Zagreb and Kona Ice at The Timbers

The Hearts of Zagreb will provide the music and dance for a Croation Folklore Dance performance, from 2 -4 p.m. Thursday, July 23 at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Road. Kona Ice will be onsite from noon to 3 p.m. serving shaved ice. The concert is free and open to the public.

Running through July, the summer concert series features a broad spectrum of live music and performances spanning classic rock, traditional polkas, big band orchestra, and global folklore dance.

Hearts of Zagreb is a cultural association based in Zagreb, Croatia, which was founded in 2016. The organization consists of dancers and musicians who perform programs representing regions of Croatia, including Hrvatsko zagorje, Posavina, Prigorje, Podravina, Slavonija, and Bilogora. The performers wear costumes from these regions and accompany their choreography with instruments, such as the tambura.

Because this specific program features regional dance choreography, the performance will be hosted inside the main Ballroom at the Timbers. Other events in the summer concert series are primarily hosted outdoors on the patio, offering neighborhood families, seniors, and music enthusiasts an open-air venue.

“We are so excited to welcome the Hearts of Zagreb all the way from Croatia to perform for our community,” said Sheila Albor, director of marketing at The Timbers of Shorewood. “This is a wonderful opportunity to experience authentic international music and dance while enjoying a cool treat from the Kona Ice truck. We also encourage our guests to bring new or gently used shoes to donate to our Alzheimer’s Association Shoe Drive.”

Upcoming Summer Concerts:

• 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 25 – Cloggin’ Craze (New Lenox Clogging Dance Group)

Upcoming Food Trucks include:

• 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Friday, July 24 - Ground for Good (Coffee, refreshers, lemonade) (Fundraiser Day)
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, July 24 - Serrano Takos (Fundraiser Day)
• 12 – 3 p.m., Sunday, July 26 - Tacos Giselle
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, July 31 - LaTonya & Co. (Lemonade, ice tea & more)

The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood, is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.

Learn more about the Timbers of Shorewood call 815-609-0669 or visit timbersofshorewood.com/croatian-dance-hearts-of-zagreb-kona-ice-summer-concert-july-23/