Culture: ‘Back to the ’80s’
June 28, 2012 3:32PM
Updated: June 28, 2012 3:32PM
BOOKS
Anderson’s Bookshops: Junie B. Jones, Live Action Presentation, 2 p.m. July 5, Naperville. At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Anderson’s Two Doors East is at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call (630) 963-2665 or visit andersonbookshop.com.
Barnes and Noble: Naperville Writers Group 2012 Literary Series with presentation by Sachin Waikar, 7-9 p.m. June 29. At the Promenade Center, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Call (630) 783-0009 or visit barnesandnoble.com.
EXPOS
Lockport Cruise Nights: Classic car show and concert from 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays to Sept. 3 along Central Square in Lockport. June 25: April’s Reign. Call (815) 838-1183.
Bolingbrook Farmers Market: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursdays to Sept. 13 at the Bolingbrook Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Visit makeithappendupage.com.
FILM
Paramount Classic Monday Movies: “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1985), 7 p.m. July 2. Admission is 80 cents. At the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena. Visit paramountaurora.com.
Copley Cinematheque: “Withnail & I,” (R) 6:45 p.m. July 10. $8 for non-members and $5 for members. At the Copley Theatre, in North Island Center at 8 E. Galena. Visit paramountaurora.com/20110921cineastes.php.
Elgin Short Film Festival: Apply and experience the art of short cinema at The Hemmens Cultural Center. Deadline is Aug. 17. At 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets are $5. Call (847) 931-5900 or visit hemmens.org/annualfilmfestival.
FESTS
The Taste of Joliet: REO Speedwagon is the headlining act at this year’s fest June 29-July 1. Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. (815) 741-7275. Tasteofjoliet.com.
MUSIC
Concerts on the Hill: The free concerts are at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet to Aug. 30. July 5: Bicentennial “Pops” Band, vocalist Lexi Smith, Joliet American Legion Band. Call (815) 724-3760. Visit Bicentennialpark.org.
Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center Concerts: Wednesday night concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Rain or Shine. July 11: Chi-town Showstoppers. At 375 W. Briarcliff in Bolingbrook. Visitbolingbrook.com.
Main Street Live Concert Series: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays to Aug. 16 at the Bolingbrook Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Visit thepromenadebolingbrook.com.
THEATER
“Back to the ’80s”: Performances run June 29 to July 15, 8:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. on Sundays at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center behind Village Center, 375 West Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for student and seniors. Call (630) 908-2538 or visit tothbolingbrook.com.
“Oklahoma”: The classic musical will be performed to July 1 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Tickets are $8-$10. Call (815) 724-3760 or visit bicentennialpark.org.
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