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THE 4th ANNUAL TASTE OF HIGHLAND PARK AUGUST 27-29 HIGHLAND PARK EATERIES AT THE TASTE OF HIGHLAND PARK: Abigail's Bistro, Bluegrass, Cafe Central, City Park Grill, Fuddruckers, Jade China Bistro, Lincolnshire Gourmet, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Max's Deli, Moccio's Pizzeria, Real Urban BBQ, Stash's, Sunset Foods, Sushi Kushi Too, Tamales...A Mexican Joint, and That Little Mexican Café Also at the Taste: The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce The Taste of Highland Park is brought to you by the City of Highland Park, and the following generous sponsors: Downtown Highland Park, Mesirow Financial, Courtyard by Marriott, Chicago Tribune, Veolia Environmental Services, Waste Management, and Renaissance Place. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 8:00 p.m.: Maggie Speaks – This energetic group performs music without limits, from rock, to pop, R&B into hip-hop, and country through funk. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 6:00 p.m.: Libido Funk Circus – Entertains and delights audiences with their instrumental gymnastics, outrageous clothes and over-the-top tribute to the disco music of the 70s, along with a wide variety of your favorite songs throughout every decade. 7:00 p.m.: Vintage – Rocks the era of bellbottoms, blacklights, platform shoes and lava lamps! 8:30 p.m.: Under the Streetlamp… former members of the Chicago cast of the Jersey Boys presents an electrifying evening of unforgettable hits. Recent leading cast members of the smash Tony Award winning hit Jersey Boys bring to life doo wop favorites, golden oldies, Rat Pack tunes and even a few surprises. These incredible performers have been playing to sold-out houses throughout the country and each carries with him an impressive list of credits. Between them, they have been featured on Broadway, in feature films, and on television, including special appearances during their Jersey Boys tenure on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Primetime Emmy Awards, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Under the Streetlamp offers the rare opportunity to get to know these stars of stage and screen as they relate hilarious and touching stories of a life lived in show business. Complete with an orchestra comprised of world-class jazz musicians, this is one evening of rock and roll you won’t want to miss. SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
Admission is free. Seating is available on a first come-first served basis. This is a rain or shine event. For event updates, please call the City's Special Events Hotline at (847) 926-1033.
The 27th Port Clinton Art Festival runs in conjunction with the Taste of Highland Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Heralded by Sundance Magazine as one of the best art festivals in the United States, this juried show is a must-see for art lovers. Throughout this free two-day festival, hundreds of thousands fill the Port Clinton Square area to purchase work from 260 world-class artists. Family-friendly fun abounds amongst shops, flowers, trees, and fountains with free hands on art projects for children. Fields Volvo of Highland Park will not only be bringing their brand new Volvo S60 2011, they will also supply a Paint-a-Car for the kids Art Tent. Additionally, kids can go on a scavenger hunt through the festival looking for different types of art listed on a bingo card and then receive an “Official Art Explorer” sticker. The festival also hosts a Youth Art Division for local youth artists ages 18 and under. The Port Clinton Art Festival offers these aspiring artists the opportunity to participate in a real art festival and showcase their work to the masses. For more information regarding the Port Clinton Art Festival, please visit Amdur Productions or call (847) 926-4300. For those who want to add more fun and culture to their weekend, in one very special place, Highland Park is just a thirty-minute train ride from Chicago. Take Metra from any stop along the Chicago-Kenosha line to downtown Highland Park. The station is literally steps away from the festival! See www.metrarail.com for schedules and station locations. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 600 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL, 60035 From the North Interstate 294—Take I-294 southbound to Route 22 (Half Day Road) eastbound. Travel east on Route 22, past Route 41 (Skokie Boulevard), and into the town of Highwood. At the dead end intersection of Route 22 and Green Bay Road, turn south (right) onto Green Bay Road and proceed to Central Avenue Route 41—Take Route 41 (Skokie Boulevard) south to the Central Avenue East exit. Travel eastbound on Central Avenue to downtown Highland Park. From the South Interstate 294—Take I-294 northbound to the Deerfield Road East exit. Eastbound Deerfield Road will eventually become Central Avenue. Interstate 90/94—Take I-90/I-94 westbound. At the juncture where I-94 continues west toward Milwaukee, follow Route 41 north toward Waukegan. Exit Route 41 at Central Avenue East. Continue on Central Avenue into downtown Highland Park. From the West Take I-290 east to I-294. Follow I-294 westbound toward Milwaukee. Exit I-294 at Deerfield Road East. Eastbound Deerfield Road will eventually become Central Avenue. Proceed along Central Avenue to downtown Highland Park. Printable Parking Map and Information
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