Theatre and Bandshell Complex on Historic Bluff Street Along the Waterway Downtown JolietBillie Limacher Bicentennial Park

 

                                             2009

««Ú««  Our 35th Year of Free"Concerts On The Hill" ««Ú««

April 17-19 &            "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" by the Joliet Drama Guild. Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 pm

        24-26               Sudays 2:00 pm. Tickets $10 adults, $9 students & seniors. Group discounts. (815-722-1001)         

 

May 1-3                   "Salute" Joliet Kiwanis Variety Show. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Singing, dancing

                               and comedy. All tickets $15 donation, available at the Park and through Kiwanis members (815-724-3760).

 

May 16                    "The Lost Boy and The Beauty Queen King" by Joliet Montessori School. Live indoor fractured fairy tale

                               — fun for the whole family. Shows 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Admission $3 all ages (815-741-4180).

 

May 17                    NEW! FREE! Pianist Richard Deal indoor concert on the grand piano. 3:00 pm (815-724-3760).

 

June 4-Aug. 27        «««« FREE! 35TH season of "Concerts On The Hill" every Thursday 6:30 pm  ««««

                               Variety of entertainment on the outdoor bandshell. Concessions available — great $1 hot dogs!

 

June 9                     NEW! FREE! Shakespeare in the Park featuring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" 7:00 pm. Live show on

                               the outdoor bandshell. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Concessions available (815-724-3760).

 

June 15-July12         "Summertime On-Stage" children's drama workshop. All levels of interest welcome. Classes meet

                               Monday-Thursday on indoor stage with shows July 11 and 12. Ages 5-11 meet 12 noon-2:00 pm for

                               "101 Dalmatians" (shows 12 noon), class fee $135. Ages 11-18 meet 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for "Godspell"

                               (shows 3:00 pm), class fee $205. 50% discount for siblings. Registration form available online (815-724-3760).

 

June 26 & 27           NEW! "Wizard of Oz" live on the outdoor bandshell. Interactive show and special effects audience on hill.

                               Adults $6, children $4, age 3 and younger FREE! (815-724-3760).

 

July 3                     FREE! "Independence Celebration" with pre-4th of July fun 6:00-10:30pm. Music, food & FIREWORKS 9:30 pm.

 

July 10 & 11            NEW! "Wizard of Oz" live on the outdoor bandshell. Interactive show and special effects audience on hill.

       17 & 18            Adults $6, children $4, age 3 and younger FREE! (815-724-3760).

 

July 14                   NEW! FREE! Shakespeare in the Park featuring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" 7:00 pm. Live show on

                              the outdoor bandshell. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Concessions available (815-724-3760).

 

July 24-26, 31 &      "The King & I" musical by Joliet Drama Guild. Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm.

August 1,2, 7-9       Sundays 2:00 pm. Tickets $13 adults, $11students & seniors. Group discounts. (815-722-1001)

 

August 11               NEW! FREE! Shakespeare in the Park featuring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" 7:00 pm. Live show on

                              the outdoor bandshell. Bring blankets and chairs for hill seating. Concessions available (815-724-3760).

 

August 13              FREE! United States Air Force Concert Band of Mid-America in special "Concert On The Hill" 6:30 pm .

 

August 14 & 15       7TH BBQ Blues Bash with live music, food & fun for the whole family. Fri 5:30-9:30 pm & Sat. 2:00-10:30pm.

                              Free admission, $5 donation requested. Presented by A Boost Up Coalition, Inc.  (815-549-5678). 

 

September 12         FREE! "Recovery Rally" outdoor festival by Stepping Stones. Saturday 11:00 am-3:00 pm (815-727-3683).

 

Sept. 18-20            14TH "Latin Music Festival" with music, food and displays. By the Spanish Community Center (815-727-3683)

 

September 27         American Legion Band indoor concert. All proceeds benefit the ALB. Tickets $10 donation (815-724-3760).

 

October 3               NEW! Easter Seals Explore Joliet 8K Run and One Mile Walk (815-725-2194).

 

Oct. 10-Nov. 14      "Class Act" children's Saturday morning drama classes. All levels of interest welcome. 1ST-5TH grade

                              (9:00-10:15 am, $40) and 6TH-12TH grade (10:30 am-12 noon, $45). 50% discount for siblings. 

                               Registration form available online (815-724-3760).

 

Oct. 16-18              Joliet Drama Guild kicks off their 77TH season of community theatre. Enjoy discounts with a season pass.

       & 23-25           Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm. Tickets $10 adults, $9 students & seniors.

                              Group discounts. (815-722-1001) 

          

Nov. 5-8                 Providence High School's fall play. Thursday-Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Tickets $8 adults, $5

                             students and seniors. Tickets available at the door and through the high school. (815-485-2136).

 

Nov. 20-22             Joliet Catholic Academy's fall play. Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Tickets $6 adults, $5

                             students and seniors. Tickets at the door and through the high school (815-741-0500).

 

Dec. 1 & 2             "A Christmas Carol" by Jim and Jeff. Lively interactive version great for preschool to junior high age.

                              All seats $3. Reservations required. Call for availability. (815-724-3760)

 

December 5          33RD Festival of the Gnomes with live shows, "gnomemade" crafts, handcrafted-gnome doll raffle and

                             live music. Shows 1:00 and 3:30 pm. Tickets $3 all ages. Reservations highly recommended. (815-724-3760).

Thank you for your patronage throughout the year ~ we look forward to seeing you in 2010