'Evening Of Percussion' Fundraiser Coming To The Raue

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — The Crystal Lake Strikers will perform at the Race Center during “An Evening of Percussion” on Feb. 19.

Returning for the twelfth year, this community fundraiser, which starts at 7 p.m., is meant to help the Strikers grow its educational and performing programs.

"Evening of Percussion has become an annual tradition at Raue Center. Be ready for a fun-filled, fast-paced, and exciting evening,” said Tim Paul, board president of the Race Center. “We are always proud to present shows that highlight our local talent, as this presentation always does.

Evening of Percussion will feature multiple groups of outstanding performers from all over the region, including Girls on the Drum (drumline for middle school girls), the Crystal Lake Thunder (competitive winter drumline), the Strikers All-Stars (high school drumline), the Kingpins (drumline for special needs performers), the Convergence Winter Guard and more to present a high-energy night of entertainment.

The Strikers will also award scholarships to local high school students including the Tim Althoff Memorial Scholarship, the William Laskey Memorial Scholarship, and the inaugural Aaron Shepley Memorial Scholarship during the event.