Bicentennial Park | Joliet Waterfront Entertainment Theater Concerts
Outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre complex set in a scenic 10-acre park, nestled between limestone bluffs and I&M Canal waterway on historic Bluff Street downtown Joliet
Our next free “Concert on the Hill” is Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 pm,
paying tribute to influential women singers across the decades!
Hear hits from Aretha Franklin to Taylor Swift and many more.
It’s the return of our hit Women’s History February event “WOMEN SINGING OUR STORIES”!
IF INCLEMENT WEATHER, SHOW WILL BE MOVED INSIDE.
Concessions by Lightning Events
Cash bar
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Save the date! First concert will be
June 1 at 6:30 pm
featuring the
METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
JOLIET AMERICAN LEGION BAND
The National Champs, once again!
Come early to get a spot on the hill!
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Save the date! First concert will be
June 1 at 6:30 pm
featuring the
METROPOLITAN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
JOLIET AMERICAN LEGION BAND
The National Champs, once again!
Come early to get a spot on the hill!
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What makes someone a hero? Can someone be both a hero and a real human?
Welcome to Shakespeare & Art In The Park 2023 featuring CORIOLANUS!
Live outdoor production with full stage combat.
Enjoy local artists’ displays, cash bar & light concessions.
FREE ADMISSION
WHEN
Thursday, May 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, May 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 20 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 22 – 2:00 PM
OPENS
One hour before showtime for seating, artist displays and refreshments.
Show is about 2 hours.
There is an intermission.
FOOD & DRINK
Cash bar and light concessions available for purchase.
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED
(Not to worry, we have a nice selection for you!)
SEATING
Bring blankets & chairs for outdoor lawn seating by the pavilion.
(If inclement, the entire event will be moved to the indoor theatre, where seating is provided.)
ARTISTS
Enjoy local artists in various mediums on display and for sale.
Have fun finding a treasure to take home!
(Interested artists, see below.)
ABOUT
Shakespeare’s tragedy, CORIOLANUS, is believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Shakespeare worked on it during the same years he wrote Antony and Cleopatra, making them the last two tragedies written by him. (Wikipedia)
DIRECTED BY
Matt Dodge & Jake Thomas
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY
Ian Emerson
PRESENTED BY
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
SPECIAL THANKS TO
The Joliet Drama Guild
The Art Movement, Inc.
FREE SPACE FOR ARTISTS
Open to all ages to display & sell!
Reserve a FREE space by emailing: bipark@joliet.gov
Send: name, pictures of artwork, short description, brief bio and picture of self for possible promotion.
Arrive by: 5:00 pm Thursday-Saturday, 12 noon Sunday.
Bring: own table, chair and whatever else is needed for displaying your work.
LOCATION
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
FREE PARKING
Lot north of the building and south of Jefferson Street.
PARK’S MAIN ENTRANCE BLOCKED – DO NOT TURN LEFT OFF JEFFERSON STREET.
FROM JEFFERSON STREET / WEST of the DES PLAINES RIVER:
Head east on Jefferson Street. Turn right at the base of the Jefferson Street bridge for parking on the river or bluff side. Walk across Jefferson Street to the main park.
FROM CASS STREET / EAST of the DES PLAINES RIVER:
Head west on Cass Street. When approaching the Cass Street bridge, get in the left lane. After crossing over the bridge, make an IMMEDIATE left into the park’s north lot. Walk past the bandshell to the pavilion.
MOVED INDOORS IF INCLEMENT WEATHER
In this case, an announcement will be posted on Facebook. The entire event (show, artists and refreshments) will be moved indoors to the theatre, where seating is provided (no need to bring chairs or blankets). Parking will be available closer to the building.
FACEBOOK
Click here to see & share this event on Facebook.
EVENTS EMAILED TO YOU
If you would like to receive our events,
CLICK HERE and write EVENTS in the subject line.
That’s it!
What makes someone a hero? Can someone be both a hero and a real human?
Welcome to Shakespeare & Art In The Park 2023 featuring CORIOLANUS!
Live outdoor production with full stage combat.
Enjoy local artists’ displays, cash bar & light concessions.
FREE ADMISSION
WHEN
Thursday, May 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, May 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 20 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 22 – 2:00 PM
OPENS
One hour before showtime for seating, artist displays and refreshments.
Show is about 2 hours.
There is an intermission.
FOOD & DRINK
Cash bar and light concessions available for purchase.
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED
(Not to worry, we have a nice selection for you!)
SEATING
Bring blankets & chairs for outdoor lawn seating by the pavilion.
(If inclement, the entire event will be moved to the indoor theatre, where seating is provided.)
ARTISTS
Enjoy local artists in various mediums on display and for sale.
Have fun finding a treasure to take home!
(Interested artists, see below.)
ABOUT
Shakespeare’s tragedy, CORIOLANUS, is believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Shakespeare worked on it during the same years he wrote Antony and Cleopatra, making them the last two tragedies written by him. (Wikipedia)
DIRECTED BY
Matt Dodge & Jake Thomas
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY
Ian Emerson
PRESENTED BY
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
SPECIAL THANKS TO
The Joliet Drama Guild
The Art Movement, Inc.
FREE SPACE FOR ARTISTS
Open to all ages to display & sell!
Reserve a FREE space by emailing: bipark@joliet.gov
Send: name, pictures of artwork, short description, brief bio and picture of self for possible promotion.
Arrive by: 5:00 pm Thursday-Saturday, 12 noon Sunday.
Bring: own table, chair and whatever else is needed for displaying your work.
LOCATION
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
FREE PARKING
Lot north of the building and south of Jefferson Street.
PARK’S MAIN ENTRANCE BLOCKED – DO NOT TURN LEFT OFF JEFFERSON STREET.
FROM JEFFERSON STREET / WEST of the DES PLAINES RIVER:
Head east on Jefferson Street. Turn right at the base of the Jefferson Street bridge for parking on the river or bluff side. Walk across Jefferson Street to the main park.
FROM CASS STREET / EAST of the DES PLAINES RIVER:
Head west on Cass Street. When approaching the Cass Street bridge, get in the left lane. After crossing over the bridge, make an IMMEDIATE left into the park’s north lot. Walk past the bandshell to the pavilion.
MOVED INDOORS IF INCLEMENT WEATHER
In this case, an announcement will be posted on Facebook. The entire event (show, artists and refreshments) will be moved indoors to the theatre, where seating is provided (no need to bring chairs or blankets). Parking will be available closer to the building.
FACEBOOK
Click here to see & share this event on Facebook.
EVENTS EMAILED TO YOU
If you would like to receive our events,
CLICK HERE and write EVENTS in the subject line.
That’s it!
