Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

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Local Event: The Nature of Brain Health

Kane County

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Illinois

The Nature of Brain Health

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Arcada Theatre

Step back into the unforgettable Phil Collins era of Genesis at the peak of their popularity with&nbsp;Genesis ReTouched—a tribute act that perfectly captures the essence of their legendary late ’80s to late ’00s concerts. Relive the iconic hits from classic albums like&nbsp;Duke,&nbsp;Abacab,&nbsp;Mama,&nbsp;Invisible Touch, and&nbsp;We Can’t Dance, while also enjoying nods to their earlier, timeless material, just as Genesis did during their global sold-out tours.&nbsp;With spot-on musical performance, pristine live sound, and state-of-the-art lighting,&nbsp;Genesis ReTouched delivers the authentic atmosphere of a Genesis concert, bringing fans the unforgettable energy and excitement of the band’s most iconic live shows.&nbsp;Genesis was more than just a band; they were a groundbreaking force in music and stage production, influencing generations with their groundbreaking sound and larger-than-life shows.&nbsp;Genesis ReTouched honors this incredible legacy, keeping the magic of Genesis alive for fans old and new.&nbsp;Join us for a spectacular journey through the Collins era of Genesis—where the music, the visuals, and the experience are just as you remember them!

Local Event: Genesis Retouched

Genesis Retouched

Step back into the unforgettable Phil Collins era of Genesis at the peak of their popularity with Genesis ReTouched—a tribute...

Lynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long-time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer. The band signed with Elektra Records and immediately released “Wicked Sensation” which would go on to achieve gold status. The album received much critical and fan acclaim and would pave the way for over a dozen records over the next 30+ years. The band is known for its high energy, guitar driven, hard rock vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, metal, with a propensity for improvisation. The current lineup features Lynch, alongside of Jimmy D’Anda, Gabriel Colon, and Jaron Gulino. On drums, O.G. BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D’Anda brings the band an old school Dr Funkenstein funky, but heavy back beat. Gabriel Colón is a Puerto Rican singer who started his career with a band called Fast Taker. The band would go on to release a top 10 single in Puerto Rico’s rock radio market. Since arriving in the states, he has showcased his wide range of vocal talent with many rock acts including, Gothic Knights, Culprit, White Wizzard, and Rowan Robertson. New Jersey’s own Jaron Gulino brings the east coast attitude and energy. He has prospered in a long career as the bassist in a variety of bands, most notably post-grunge rock band Tantric. Gulino achieved chart topping success with multiple releases from Tantric, as well as performing on many high-profile tours and events with numerous other acts. Lynch Mob plans on celebrating the legacy of an incredible history, with shows consisting of classic, career spanning material, as well as a heavy dose of Dokken material.
Enuff Z’nuff is a living, breathing example of what a rock/ pop group should be. The band was formed in 1984 in Blue Island, Illinois. Its first release, “Fingers On It,” gave the band some initial recognition when the track was featured in the 1986 cult movie Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer.&nbsp;By 1989, original members, Chip Z’Nuff and Donnie Vie were joined by guitarist Derek Frigo and drummer Vikki Foxx. The band had signed with Atco/ Atlantic Records that same year and released their debut self-titled album. The album spawned two HIT singles that would change the course of the band’s history, ‘New Thing’ and ‘Fly High Michelle.’ Both songs were played constantly on the radio and gained heavy rotation on MTV spending over 60 weeks in the top 10, and they’re still playing these songs today!

Local Event: Lynch Mob with Enuff Z'Nuff

Lynch Mob with Enuff Z'Nuff

Lynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long-time band of which he was a founding member...

DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds

Kick off the summer antiques show season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 - 3, at the 4th Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show in Wheaton, Illinois. Dealers from 7 states will gather under one roof to present the best of Americana. This show was held for many decades at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The DuPage Event Center &amp; Fairgrounds is now their 'forever' home. Free parking. Good food and plenty of comfortable seating. ATM. Admission of $10 benefits historical preservation projects. Under 15 free.

Free parking.Good food &amp; plenty of comfortable seating. ATM. Admission of $10 benefits historical preservation projects. Under 15 free. 

Produced by:Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association

Local Event: Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

DuPage County

Wheaton

Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

Kick off the summer antiques show season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 - 3, at the 4th Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds...

Considered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades. A pop savant who fastidiously avoided easy categorization throughout the course of his career, Todd Rundgren straddled the gap separating a mainstream star from a cult figure. It was in the late 1960s when Todd’s searing guitar work reached a nationwide audience, in his role as lead guitarist for the blues-psychedelic band Nazz. He wrote and arranged almost all of the work that went into the three albums the group produced. Their music ranged from Southern blues to hard rock to heavily orchestrated symphonies. Nazz broke up in the early 1970s and Todd released two solo albums under the name of Runt. His first big solo success was in 1971 with “We Gotta Get You a Woman” and in 1973 from the double album “Something/Anything?” he scored big on the charts with “I Saw the Light” and a revision of a Nazz song, “Hello, It’s Me.” In the late 1970s and through the 1980s Todd formed the group Utopia, each member an accomplished musician and vocalist. Rundgren toured in late 2019 with Micky Dolenz, Jason Scheff, Christopher Cross and Joey Molland of Badfinger in celebration of the Beatles’ White Album on the “It Was Fifty Years Ago Today – A Tribute to the Beatles’ White Album”. He was inducted into the&nbsp;Rock and Roll Hall of Fame&nbsp;in 2021.

Local Event: Todd Rundgren: Damned if I do tour

Todd Rundgren: Damned if I do tour

Considered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades. A...

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church

The St. Charles Singers will conclude its 41st
season with a program of sacred a cappella works that the critically acclaimed mixed-voice chamber choir will perform later in the month on its first concert tour in Italy.
Founder and music director Jeffrey Hunt and the St. Charles Singers will travel to Italy June 15 for a tour that will see them singing in sacred spaces in Venice, Padova, Vicenza, and Rome, including Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Basilica.
“Audiences will hear a program of historical and geographical depth and great emotional variety,” Hunt says. “There are moments of quiet contemplation, grandeur, and jubilation. It’s a testament to how sacred music continues to speak to us across the centuries and national borders and through diverse cultures and styles.”
American music
American composers, many with Midwest connections, figure prominently in the program.
The concert’s centerpiece is Aaron Copland’s rarely heard “In the Beginning,” a dramatic depiction of the creation story from the Book of Genesis. “It demands 17 minutes of virtuosic, unaccompanied singing,” Hunt says. Ensemble member Margaret Fox, mezzo-soprano, will be the soloist. This will mark the St. Charles Singers’ first performances of the work.
Grammy-nominated Jake Runestad, a Rockford, Illinois, native now living in Minnesota, based his uplifting “I Will Lift Mine Eyes,” on Psalm 121. The score offers distinctive contrasts between intimate and extroverted moments.
“Give Me Jesus” is American composer, conductor, and educator L. L Fleming’s best-known work. “His arrangement of this deeply moving spiritual is remarkable for its quiet intensity,” Hunt says. 
Alabama-born William Dawson’s “Ezekial Saw De Wheel” is an arrangement of an African-American spiritual. It’s noted for its compelling call-and-response character and exhilarating momentum.
From Westmont, Illinois, comes revered choral musician Robert Boyd’s warm and lyrical arrangement of “How Can I Keep from Singing,” an American Christian hymn from the 1860s later popularized as a folk song. Hunt says Boyd’s version “fosters a sense of spiritual resilience and shared optimism.”
Southern California-based composer Shawn Kirchner's bright “Unclouded Day” combines traditional bluegrass vocal stylings with counterpoint and fugue, building to a thrilling finale.
English entries
England is represented by late-Romantic composer Charles Villiers Stanford and Sir John Rutter, who has written for and conducted the St. Charles Singers on multiple occasions.
Stanford’s lyrical "Beati quorum via" (Blessed are those whose way is blameless) from his “Three Latin Motets,” Op. 38, projects the noble melodies, elegant interplay of voices, and polished harmonies he’s known for.
Rutter’s “Open Thou Mine Eyes” is his original setting of a 17th-century sacred text, with intricate vocal lines.
“We’re immensely proud of and grateful for our long and close association with John Rutter,” Hunt says. “His music and his musicianship are a core part of our identity as a choir.”
Italian inspirations 
The program offers works by two early Italian composers.
Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina’s “Tu es Petrus” (You are Peter), with its radiant interplay of voices and serene grandeur, is a signature work of the Italian Renaissance. Palestrina’s music was greatly admired by J. S. Bach, who closely studied his scores.
Claudio Monteverdi straddled the formal, disciplined Renaissance approach to composition and the emerging, more emotionally exuberant Baroque style. His poignant “Adoramus Te” (We adore Thee) is a vivid miniature masterwork. 
More Continental composers
A graduate of the Paris Conservatoire, Maurice Duruflé blends medieval Gregorian chant with 20th-century French Impressionist harmonies in his 1960 motet “Ubi Caritas” (Where There Is Charity).
Germany’s Felix Mendelssohn wrote his popular Romantic-era motet “Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen” (For He Shall Give His Angels Charge) for eight-part choir using verses from Psalm 91. He later made it part of his famous oratorio, “Elijah.”
East Asian artistry
Contemporary South Korean composer Hyo-won Woo’s “Cum Sancto Spiritu” (With the Holy Spirit) is a movement from her "Gloria.” She combines Western musical ideas with the traditional Korean musical scale and rhythmic patterns. “It’s an impressively dynamic setting of a well-known Latin text,” Hunt says. 
Tickets and information
Admission to “Sacred Spaces” is $50 for adults, $45 seniors, and $12 students.
Tickets and information are available at <a href="https://stcharlessingers.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stcharlessingers.com</a> or by calling 630-513-5272. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the concert, depending on availability.

Local Event: St. Charles Singers — 'Sacred Spaces'

St. Charles Singers — 'Sacred Spaces'

The St. Charles Singers will conclude its 41st
season with a program of sacred a cappella works that the critically acclaimed...

A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists. By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group, has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, The most successful and longest running show of it’s kind, Hotel California!&nbsp;“A Salute to the Eagles”, is the ONLY show to have ever received an “Official Authorization” for a live performance. So join us on a trip down a dark desert highway…Feel the cool wind in your hair …It’s time to check into …The Hotel California!

Local Event: Hotel California -  A Salute to the Eagles

Hotel California -  A Salute to the Eagles

A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level...

Lights Out is an all-star tribute to UFO featuring Andy Parker, the original drummer of UFO. Other band members include&nbsp;Mark Boals (Vocalists of Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli John Roth, Dokken and Ring of Fire), Barry Sparks (Bassist of UFO, Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli John Roth, Michael Schenker Group, Dokken and Ted Nugent), Wayne Findlay (Michael Schenker Group),&nbsp;John Adams (Love and War, Dead Man’s Hand) and Greg Gill (Love and War, Z-Lot-Z).&nbsp; Lights Out will be playing all your UFO favorites like “Doctor Doctor,” “Rock Bottom,” “Lights Out,” “Only You can Rock Me” and so many more!

Local Event: Lights Out: Tribute to UFO featuring Andy Parker

Lights Out: Tribute to UFO featuring Andy Parker

Lights Out is an all-star tribute to UFO featuring Andy Parker, the original drummer of UFO. Other band members include Mark...

A GRAMMY, CMA and Americana Award-winner, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. In the midst of a landmark year, Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th GRAMMY Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors &amp; Awards with her acclaimed song, “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 11x Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile. The track is from Clark’s self-titled album, which was produced by Carlile and features her most personal songwriting to date. Released to overwhelming praise, Forbes&nbsp;calls the record “an Americana Masterpiece,” while&nbsp;Variety&nbsp;proclaims it “further clarifies that she’s one of America’s treasures” and&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;declares, “Clark continues to convey her inexorable talents as both a song-crafter and vocal interpreter.” In addition to her work as a solo artist, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise,” the GRAMMY-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” She also composed the music for the hit musical comedy,&nbsp;Shucked, alongside her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. With the show, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards, with&nbsp;Shucked&nbsp;receiving nine Tony nominations overall last year.

Local Event: Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark

A GRAMMY, CMA and Americana Award-winner, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. In...

After four decades of producing, recording and performing high-caliber music, prolific rock foursome Stryper continues to relentlessly show itself as a renewed force with unquenchable firepower. In addition to kicking off an ambitious 40th anniversary tour in fall of 2024, the group releases its 16th studio project, the triumphant When We Were Kings (Frontiers Music Srl), on September 13, 2024. When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the Christian hard-rock genre, Stryper is renowned for its trademark style of “heavenly metal,” remarkable crossover success and venerable endurance. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You,” “Honestly” and “Always There for You.” Today, over 40 years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, Stryper continues to record, tour and perform for devoted fans around the globe. Comprising three original members including brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, veteran bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself continuing to create their finest, most commanding music yet.

Local Event: Stryper

Stryper

After four decades of producing, recording and performing high-caliber music, prolific rock foursome Stryper continues to...

After four decades, dozens of classic songs, and hundreds of shows, multi- platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist ALDO NOVA can finally be seen alive and kicking after a long self-imposed hiatus. Aldo Nova took the world by storm when his first multi-platinum, top ten self-titled debut album, Aldo Nova, gave the world the definitive Rock Anthem “Fantasy.” On its heels came the double-platinum selling Subject…Aldo Nova yielded another massive anthem,” Monkey on Your Back.” He made his third album “Twitch” that yielded 2 hits, “Tonite (Lift Me UP”, and “Rumors of You.” He wrote and produced his next album, “Blood on the Bricks,” with Jon Bon Jovi. He emerged as a trusted collaborator for some of the biggest stars in the world. He co-wrote the song “Mr. Big Time” with Jon Bon Jovi for the soundtrack of the movie “Armageddon” and worked closely with Jon on his soundtrack album for the film Young Guns 2, doing all the pre-production and demos himself in Bon Jovi’s home studio. He also wrote the signature riff from Jon Bon Jovi’s “Blaze of Glory.” For Celine Dion, he penned “A New Day Has Come,” which was a number one hit in 26 countries for six months, along with “Your Light,” “Can’t Fight the Feeling,” and “You and I,” and 15 other songs for her, in English and French, her native language. He garnered a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Album of the Year” for writing and producing three songs from her diamond-selling album, Falling into You. He has worked with Elton John, both on Jon Bon Jovi’s Young Guns 2 soundtrack and produced the song “Levon” for Elton’s multi-platinum Two Rooms, the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. His discography also includes writing hits for everyone from Faith Hill, Carole King, and Clay Aiken to Garou and Blue Öyster Cult song, “Take Me Away.” He has toured the world with bands like Cheap Trick, Hall and Oates, Sammy Hagar, Blue Oyster Cult, and as a headlining act. Aldo Nova is a force to be reckoned with in the music world and is in a class all his own!
Helix is a Canadian hard rock/heavy metal band best known for their 1984 smash hit “Rock You” and relentless touring. Led by vocalist and sole constant member&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Brian+Vollmer&amp;sca_esv=663206272e2400e5&amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n6nPX8yrSTg9NCDLYfSqpxEYtZ48A%3A1773257772974&amp;source=hp&amp;ei=LMSxafS0OdyGw8cPnNi2qQk&amp;iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAabHSPM_OF7Mme-Dag-XVxfoUHbuQzLtx&amp;ved=2ahUKEwisopGDzJiTAxUNmokEHd_UCKMQgK4QegQIARAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=helix+band+bio&amp;gs_lp=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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz&amp;mstk=AUtExfCqJYFTKEUDACpIk_H2IrA4HT_zn6n9Zujpj_tIyYqAutTrCIkc4bKJoPd9e61WPMn4ocHXU0gV-Wr_cQkph6qDPMClUbgjMNAxckWIq8A48q-wTzpHh5rsY693xhavLTuGaSeJ8uTf3B6Ezqpf2NzoFLj6osD_Bl3HKVuwxZvudgoLPEJey2O3fJFvqXxZehAZinpxBEgl5dA3hYdxemeCJB5612knWkpOLk92_70o_66XDQJD_dzmw5ZpwIu2eCVnB_MR4b-3gRX1M_M8ZUoU&amp;csui=3" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brian Vollmer</a>, the band has sold over 2 million albums, featuring hits like “No Rest for the Wicked” and “Wild in the Streets”.

Local Event: ALDO NOVA with SPECIAL GUEST HELIX

ALDO NOVA with SPECIAL GUEST HELIX

After four decades, dozens of classic songs, and hundreds of shows, multi- platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter,...

<h1>PLEASE SHARE! Encounter HEAVENLY FIRE June 26 -28 Apostle Diane Nutt Julie Meyer Theresa Phillips Deborah Alexander CONFERENCE&nbsp;</h1>The Encounter Heavenly FIRE&nbsp; &nbsp; Prophet Diane Nutt &nbsp; Julie Meyer&nbsp; Dr. Theresa Phillips.. June 26-28&nbsp;


Diane Nutt
Apostle Diane Nutt is an ordained &amp; licensed Minister. She oversees Church of His Glory with her husband, preaches holds the office of an Apostle &amp; Prophet. She is Prophetic and A Great Glory Carrier.
She is a Broadcast Host and Has been seen on Sid Roth on Many Occasions 
We are excited to have her with us as we MOVE Realms into Heavenly Fire 

Julie Meyer
Julie Meyer served on the leadership team at the IHOP&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ihopkc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">&nbsp;</a> in KCMO after being involved when it first opened in 1999. She was an instructor at&nbsp; Forerunner Music Academy&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://ihopu.org/schools/worship/" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>, a Dove Nominated Artist, worship leader, author, song writer, and travels internationally speaking on worship, the power of prayer, and revival. Currently she is on staff at the Healing Rooms in&nbsp;Santa Maria&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.healingroomssmv.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a> CA while running her 501c(3) Julie Meyer Ministries.
Julie Meyer is a very anointed worship leader. She accesses the throne room and is also a teacher on worship ... Did you know during worship you can be healed.

Dr. Theresa Phillips The Kings Ambassador
is Prophetic and Called An Ambassador Of The King By Jesus Himself.
She Pastors Praise Ministries&nbsp; Church in Saint Charles for 38 Years. For two years she encountered Heavenly Visitation nearly daily. She still has them.She has written over 20 Books and is a mentor to many.She has Ordained into the Ministry of over 300 People Worldwide.
Her Miraculous healing from being told she had two weeks to live Brought her to her Savior Jesus Christ 



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.praiseministrieschurch.org/conferences" rel="nofollow noopener">Registration HERE</a>

Local Event: Encounter Heavenly Fire 

Encounter Heavenly Fire 

PLEASE SHARE! Encounter HEAVENLY FIRE June 26 -28 Apostle Diane Nutt Julie Meyer Theresa Phillips Deborah Alexander...

Larkin Poe’s new album “Bloom” sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey with a collection of songs that resonate with introspection, authenticity, and a profound connection to their roots in American music. Produced and largely co-written by Megan, Rebecca, and Tyler Bryant, the album marks a significant evolution for Larkin Poe, reflecting a synergy that extends beyond mere musical partnership. Already hailed for the sincerity of their songcraft, the Lovell sisters now place an even greater spotlight on their gift for storytelling, delving deep into personal narratives with universal themes of self-acceptance and individuality against a backdrop of contemporary blues and rock influences. With their distinctive blend of masterful instrumentation and soulful harmonies, each track unfolds like a chapter, with lyrics that wind deeper and deeper towards the heart of Larkin Poe.

Local Event: Larkin Poe

Larkin Poe

Larkin Poe’s new album “Bloom” sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey with a...

Good Templar Park

Escape to a quiet place among the trees for an enchanting tour of small Swedish cottages and nature. Experience a warm community atmosphere featuring charming architecture and Swedish heritage for only $10 per person, while children under 12 attend for free. Free Parking.&nbsp;

Local Event: Historic Swedish Cottage Walk 

Elgin

Historic Swedish Cottage Walk 

Escape to a quiet place among the trees for an enchanting tour of small Swedish cottages and nature. Experience a warm...

Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer Matt Scannell’s songs became the radio hits that brought the popular grassroots band to national attention. Vertical Horizon released three albums independently — There and Back Again (1992), Running on Ice (1995), and Live Stages (1997) — and toured extensively before signing with RCA Records in 1998. Their major-label debut, Everything You Want (1999), went on to sell more than two million copies. The title track, “Everything You Want,” captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts, and became Billboard’s Most Played Single of 2000. The album garnered further radio attention with the singles, “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning),” the latter of which earned additional acclaim as a top 20 country hit for country star Gary Allan.
Their follow-up album, Go (2003), solidified the band as a no-nonsense pop rock entity. After taking a hiatus to pursue individual interests, Matt began composing the songs that would eventually become Burning the Days (2009), which was released on Vertical Horizon’s independent label, Outfall Records. One of the songs, “Even Now,” was co-written by Scannell and his close friend, Neil Peart, the much-heralded drummer from Rush. Peart played drums on that song as well as two other tracks on the record. Burning the Days was critically acclaimed and produced two Hot AC radio singles, “Save Me from Myself” and “The Lucky One.” Vertical Horizon continued releasing music with Echoes from the Underground (2013), titled after a lyric from a song on the album, “Evermore,” and The Lost Mile (2018).&nbsp;In 2026, Vertical Horizon released its new single, “Last Night of Our Lives” as new music is in the works.

Local Event: Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer Matt Scannell’s songs became the...

Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is once again taking his celebrated Croce Plays Croce Tour across the country, bringing audiences an unforgettable evening of music that bridges generations and celebrates the enduring power of song. From his earliest performances as a teenager, to his critically acclaimed albums and world tours, A.J. Croce has forged a remarkable career entirely on his own terms. Over the course of three and a half decades and eleven studio albums, he has become known as an acclaimed songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and electrifying performer, with more than twenty songs reaching Billboard’s Top 40 charts across multiple genres. Celebrated for his ability to bridge styles and eras with effortless grace, Croce moves fluidly through American roots, rock ’n’ roll, blues, jazz, soul, and world music, creating a sound that is as distinctive as it is timeless. Throughout his remarkable career, A.J. has shared the stage with an extraordinary list of musical icons — including Ray Charles, B.B. King, James Brown, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Rod Stewart — each collaboration adding another layer to his deep and diverse musical story. Son of the legendary singer songwriter, Jim Croce, A.J purposefully waited thirty years to perform his father’s music, only introducing his acclaimed Croce Plays Croce Tour when he felt there was a meaningful way to honor his musical legacy with depth, intention, and musical integrity. Croce Plays Croce showcases that legacy in a way that few concerts can. The show features a moving and energetic blend of Jim Croce’s legendary songs — such as “Operator”, “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”, “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle” — alongside AJ’s own acclaimed originals. Through stories, humor, and remarkable musicianship, A.J. connects audiences to both his father’s iconic body of work and his own evolution as one of today’s most respected artists. The tour continues to sell out venues nationwide, earning standing ovations and glowing reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and inspired performances. With over three decades of touring and recording, A.J. Croce continues to connect audiences across generations — honoring his roots while defining a legacy that is distinctly his own.

Local Event: A.J. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

A.J. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

Acclaimed singer songwriter, piano virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is once again taking his celebrated Croce...

Local Event: A.J. CROCE presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

A.J. CROCE presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

Lou Gramm is best known as the original lead vocalist of the rock band Foreigner. With his powerful, soaring voice, he helped define the band’s arena-rock sound in the late 1970s and 1980s.&nbsp;As Foreigner’s frontman, Gramm sang on major hits such as “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero,” and the global No. 1 ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is.” He also pursued a successful solo career, scoring hits like “Midnight Blue” and “Just Between You and Me.”&nbsp;Gramm left Foreigner in 1990, rejoined briefly in the 1990s, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Foreigner in 2024. He remains celebrated as one of classic rock’s most distinctive voices.

Local Event: Lou Gramm (The Original Voice & Foudning Member of Foreigner) : The Released Tour

Lou Gramm (The Original Voice & Foudning Member...

Lou Gramm is best known as the original lead vocalist of the rock band Foreigner. With his powerful, soaring voice, he helped...

Lou Gramm (The Original Voice & Foudning Member of Foreigner) : The Released Tour

Zebra, consisting of Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann and Guy Gelso, concocted their moniker from a 1926 Vogue magazine cover and soon won over the South and East Coast. In 1982 Zebra’s self-titled debut album went gold and was the fastest selling debut album in Atlantic Records’ history thanks to the radio and MTV airplay of “Tell Me What You Want” and “Who’s Behind the Door?”. Zebra’s live performances often last over two hours and showcase all the classic Zebra tunes: “Who’s Behind the Door?”, “Tell Me What You Want”, “Wait Until the Summer’s Gone”, “Bears”, “One More Chance” and other all-time favorites including an occasional Led Zeppelin cover.
Donnie Vie, from Enuff Z’Nuff, is one of rock’s biggest secrets who has been crafting melodic power pop and rock songs for over 30 years. Donnie now continues his songwriting and performing under his own name, releasing a string of well-regarded and critically acclaimed songs and albums garnering him a Grammy nomination.

Local Event: Zebra: In Celebration of 50 Years with Special Guests Donnie Vie ( From Snuff Z'Nuff)

Zebra: In Celebration of 50 Years with Special...

Zebra, consisting of Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann and Guy Gelso, concocted their moniker from a 1926 Vogue magazine cover and...

Zebra: In Celebration of 50 Years with Special Guests Donnie Vie ( From Snuff Z'Nuff)

Ted Nugent started “beating on my first guitar” around the age of five. Strongly influenced by Chuck Berry and Bo Diddly, he knew he wanted to pursue that type of sound and attitude. Early bands paved the way for the Amboy Dukes, and it was a feisty cover of the Dukes’ psychedelic Journey to the Center of the Mind that kicked Young Ted’s career into hyper drive. The axe maniac broke out as a solo artist, signing with the legendary Epic Records, where the guitarist’s prodigious talent, earshattering volume and over-the-top stage antics quickly earned him the moniker of Motor City Madman. Cranking out hits like Cat Scratch Fever, Just What the Doctor Ordered, Free for All and the iconic Stranglehold, Nugent garnered international acclaim earned a permanent place in rock &amp; roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums and performing over 6,900 high-octane live shows. Ted Nugent has been named Detroit’s Greatest Guitar Player of All Time by readers of MLive.

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Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent started “beating on my first guitar” around the age of five. Strongly influenced by Chuck Berry and Bo Diddly, he...

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Welcome to JAYNE Boutique, an ageless adventure in style! Our philosophy is simple: fashion should be fun, uplifting, and timeless. Whether you’re searching for everyday staples, the perfect statement piece, or a memorable gift, the JAYNE team brings a personal touch to every visit, helping each guest feel celebrated and seen. Known for our thoughtfully curated selection of women’s apparel, footwear, accessories, and unique gifts, JAYNE offers something special for women of all ages and every personal style. Find the brands you love like Free People, Kut, Spanx, UGG, Birkenstock, Sorel, Gola and Born. Our shop blends classic and contemporary pieces, encouraging customers to explore, discover, and express themselves with looks that feel both effortless and inspired. Step inside and experience why JAYNE Boutique has become a beloved destination—where every visit is an opportunity to play with style, connect with community, and enjoy a shopping experience as vibrant and unique as you are.

Welcome to JAYNE Boutique, an ageless adventure in style! Our philosophy is simple: fashion should be fun, uplifting, and timeless. Whether you’re...

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Where Beauty feels like home. Rooted in St. Charles. At One Salon and Bridal Co clean beauty isn't a trend, it's our standard. We are fanatical about using the highest quality clean, vegan, curelty free product that deliver stunning results without compromising your health or the planet. Salon services including. Hair color from Japan K18 repair treatment included with color services Award winning Bridal Hair &amp; Makeup Hair extensions Spray Tanning Haircuts for the entire family Waxing Smoothing treatments Scalp Facials Skin Care &amp; Makeup Eco-Conscious Luxury, a gentle path to glowing skin, healthy hair, and confident beauty. Scheduling on line available on our website.

Where Beauty feels like home. Rooted in St. Charles. At One Salon and Bridal Co clean beauty isn't a trend, it's our standard. We are fanatical...

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Saturday, June 6

Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

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DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

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Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

JAYNE Geneva Commons – Heather Giacobbe

One Salon & Bridal Co.