Theatre & Bandshell Complex on Historic Bluff Street Along the Waterway Downtown Joliet

 

           Billie  Limacher  Bicentennial  Park 

 


                     Upcoming 2008 Events

 

 

 

Jan. 12-Feb. 16        Drama Classes«Saturdays«1st –5th (9-10:15am, $40)« 6th–12th (10:30-12 noon, $45)

 

Feb. 8 -10 &             “The Nerd” comedy presented by JDG. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm « Sundays 2:00 pm

  Feb. 15 - 17               Tickets $10 adults & $9 students/seniors (722-1001)

 

April 4 - 6 &             “Barefoot In The Park” comedy presented by JDG. Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm « Sundays

   April 11 - 13             2:00 pm « Tickets $10 adults & $9 students/seniors « (722-1001)

 

May 2 - 4                Kiwanis variety show “The Neighborhood” Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 pm « All tickets $15

 

May 17                   Joliet Montessori’s Kids’ outdoor entertainment festival « (815)741-4180

 

May 18                   American Legion Band indoor concert « 2:30 pm « all tickets $10 (724-3760)

 

June 5 -  Aug. 28     Free “Concerts on the Hill” 6:30 pm every Thursday « concessions (724-3760)

 

June 14 & 15           15th City of Joliet’s Rt 66 Car Festival « Fireworks Sat. 9:45 pm « demos « music « food

 

June 16 - July 13      Summertime On-Stage Children’s Drama Classes « All levels of interest welcome « Classes

                             meet Monday -Thursday « Shows 7/12 & 7/13 at 2:00 pm « For students entering

                                   1st -12th grade « 50% Discount for siblings « call to register (724-3760)  

 

July 3                     Independence Celebration 5:00 - 10:30 pm « music « food « 9:30 pm fireworks

 

July 17 - 19             Waterway Daze - since 1982! « 7/17 “Concert on the Hill” 6:30 pm« Fireworks, music,

                                 games, attractions & food « 7/19 Lighted Boat Parade/Contest (9:15 pm)« (724-3760)

  

August 1-3 &           “Once Upon A Mattress” musical presented by the JDG « Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, 

  August 8 - 10        Sundays 2:00 pm « tickets $13 adults & $11 students/seniors (722-1001)

  

August 15 & 16        6TH BBQ Blues Bash« Fri. 5:30-9:30 pm, Sat. 2-10:30 pm « Music & food«(693-1166)

 

August 24               Polka Fest in the Park « 2:00 - 6:00 pm « dancing « hearty food & drink  (724-3760)

 

Sept. 12 - 14           13TH Annual Spanish Center’s “Latin Music Festival” « food « music  (727-3683)

 

Oct. 3 - 5               14TH Annual Pumpkin Fest « Fireworks Sat. 9:00 pm « haunted house « music « food

                             Spooky Theatre « hay rack rides « outdoor displays « corn maze (724-3760)

 

Oct. 11 - Nov. 15     Drama Classes«Saturdays«1st –5th (9-10:15am, $40)« 6th–12th (10:30-12 noon, $45)

 

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2       JDG kicks off their 76th Season with their fall play « Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays

   Nov. 7 - 9            2:00 pm«Discount with season passes and groups « www.jolietdramaguild.org (722-1001)

 

Dec. 2 & 3               “A Christmas Carol” « shows 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm « lively, interactive show

                                   great for preschool - junior high « all seats $3 « call for availability (724-3760)

 

December 6              32nd Festival of the Gnomes « crafts « handmade gnome doll raffle « music « live shows

                                  1:00 pm & 3:30 pm « tickets $3 « reservations highly recommended (724-3760)

 

                                  Thank You For Another Great Season!

 

             www.bicentennialpark.org              bipark@jolietcity.org

 

201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street  Joliet,IL 60435  (815)724-3760