A young baseball pitcher in the bush leagues is discovered by a big-league manager and given his chance in the major leagues. But will he be up to the challenge? Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
FESTIVAL IS HELD ON TAYLOR STREET BETWEEN ASHLAND AND THROOP.
Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago’s “Official” Little Italy. Chicago’s Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street celebrates the great history of the neighborhood and the rich culture of the generations of Italians who settled there decades ago. Fabulous food from award-winning area restaurants, several stages of continuous family entertainment, quality merchandise from Italy, and colorful cultural attractions make this event one of the most popular of the summer. Sponsored by Little Italy Chicago Neighborhood Association and Produced by Ron Onesti (who was born on Taylor Street) of Onesti Entertainment, Owner of The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Operator of the Des Plaines Theatre.
Festival Hours are Thursday 8/8 and Friday 8/9: 5PM – 10PM, Saturday 8/10: 12noon to 10PM, Sunday 8/11: 11am – 10PM
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA MUSIC SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singers are Onesti Entertainment’s own Johnny Maggio and Sammy Incrocci.
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Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish!
Only $24.95 per person! Kids 12 and under are only $12.95!
Entertainment from 3:30PM to 7:00PM
A diamond is stolen at a houseboat party given by the district attorney. He gives the thief a chance to return it by putting an empty box on a table and turning out the lights. When the lights are turned back on the box is gone, and the district attorney has a knife in his back and is quite dead. The police and the coroner arrive. There are several attempts made on the life of the coroner. Ruth Whitman is found hiding in a grandfather-clock, holding the gem box. She claims the box was pushed into her hands and she was pushed into the clock. The district attorney’s butler/valet tells the coroner he saw who killed his employer and a few minutes later he is also murdered. The mystery deepens.
Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA MUSIC SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singer is Jack D’Amico.
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Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish!
Only $24.95 per person! Kids 12 and under are only $12.95!
Entertainment from 3:30PM to 7:00PM
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA MUSIC SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singer is Tony Ocean.
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Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish!
Only $24.95 per person! Kids 12 and under are only $12.95!
Entertainment from 3:30PM to 7:00PM
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA MUSIC SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singer is Nick Pontarelli!
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Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish!
Only $24.95 per person! Kids 12 and under are only $12.95!
Entertainment from 3:30PM to 7:00PM
JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR OUR SINATRA MUSIC SUNDAYS! RON’S FAMOUS ITALIAN FEAST AND THE SONGS OF SINATRA! This week’s singer is Frankie Seta! MENU Italian Salad, Homemade Cheese Ravioli or Penne Pasta with “Sunday” Meat Gravy (meatless also available), Ron’s Meatballs, Taylor Street Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Bread and a Cannoli to finish! Only...
A southern spy during the Civil War, he must try to capture a shipment of gold. His task is complicated by the two sisters, the Indians and a firing squad.
Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!
Join us for the Arcada Theatre’s Classic Cartoon Matinee. Relive the good ole’ days with cartoons starring your favorite 1930’s cartoon characters (Popeye, Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and others), hosted by Chucky Chicken and his pals. The event is about two hours in length. All ages are welcome! ...
A rich but hypochondriac heiress inherits a sanitarium. What she doesn’t know is that it is a front for bootleggers, and a hideout for criminals on the run from the law. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now SPECIAL GUEST AUTHOR ROB KOZLOWSKI WILL BE IN THEATRE LOBBY SELLING HIS BOOKS!!! ...
There will be a FREE screening of The Grinch at 10:00AM, sponsored by McNally’s Heating & Cooling. This is the perfect excuse to leave your pajamas on a bit longer on a Saturday and stay cozy while watching this classic film. Doors will open at 9:00AM to give viewers a chance to find a seat....
After the annual St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Movie, stick around for a family holiday kick-off party. There is no RSVP or tickets needed! Festivities will begin immediately after the movie. Balloon Artist Face Painter Photo Ops with Holiday Characters Concessions with holiday themed treats for sale Coloring Contest Dance Party on the stage with live...
Join us for a festive holiday parade watch party at Rock n Ravioli, where an Italian feast awaits you for just $50 per person. Guests will have access to comfortable seating both on the sidewalk and indoors, ensuring a delightful experience as you celebrate the season with friends and family. Italian Feast Buffet Includes: Garden...
Young orphan Victoria Sax becomes a grand duchess and is summoned to a remote kingdom. Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren! Buy Now HELP SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS! We’re collecting canned food donations from November 24th through December 5th for the Irving Park Community Food Pantry in the lobbies of both the...
The Ides Of March, featuring Jim Peterik, in their 60th year together with all the original members are pleased to once again have the privilege to present their annual Christmas show, where it has become a tradition to play “two concerts in one”. The first is a Christmas celebration, featuring each individual member of the...
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and two pop smashes, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time...
Join us for a fun-filled lunch with the Grinch at Rock n Ravioli for just $35 per person! Get creative by making your own ornament and help us decorate the tree before the Grinch swoops in to steal it!! Enjoy photo ops, exciting raffle prizes, and indulge in festive mocktails and delicious desserts. Don’t miss...
Unleash your festive side and experience the exhilarating energy of a high-octane holiday rock concert with Luminare Christmas!, the ultimate celebration! Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience, led by former Mannheim Steamroller keyboardist and long time musical director for Dennis DeYoung of Styx. Luminare Christmas! brings a fusion of reimagined holiday classics, high energy symphonic rock...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Rock n Ravioli before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and share your wishes with...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Club Arcada, our 1920s Speakeasy & Restaurant, before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and...
The holiday season is upon us! And what better way to get in the swing of things than with the slammin’ sound of the legendary “Buddy Rich Big Band Machine”! These cats are gonna kick the holiday season into high gear with the groovy roar that only a big band can provide. So, get ready...
$10 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Rock n Ravioli before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and share your wishes with...
Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Arcada Theatre with our Breakfast with Santa Claus event. Guests will indulge in a delightful breakfast in Club Arcada before entering the theatre for a memorable visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy festive music, capture special moments with beloved holiday characters, and share your wishes with Santa...
Join us for a fun-filled lunch with the Grinch at Rock n Ravioli for just $35 per person! Get creative by making your own ornament and help us decorate the tree before the Grinch swoops in to steal it!! Enjoy photo ops, exciting raffle prizes, and indulge in festive mocktails and delicious desserts. Don’t miss...
The Dickens’ Holiday classic gets a modern makeover in this hilarious (but still heartwarming!) update of one of the world’s best-loved stories. Ebb Scrooge is a modern American businessman, a cold fish with a cold heart and no great love for Christmas, until one fateful Christmas Eve when his past, present and future come calling....
A young man who doesn’t find a job in his small hometown, tries his luck in New York, but is overwhelmed by the life of the city, so decides to try his luck somewhere else after only a few minutes in New York. He falls off a train near a ranch, where he tries his...
There’s nothing like it! The Painchaud family provides an innovative comedy musical acrobatic variety experience for all ages combining sensational stunts and music mashups. Whether it’s playing 3 instruments simultaneously off of a fishing line, flying through the air with a Top Gun guitar or doing a handstand on a hoverboard while playing the bass,...
In order to escape the demands on his time and energy by female admirers, Larry Charters, a popular writer of popular songs, arranges to have his friend Bob Hawley impersonate him. Traveling on the Continent, Bob meets a French actress, Colette, on a train. In France, Bob and Colette are accidentally left behind at a...
It’s our annual Daddy Daughter Dance – always a sell out! Treat your special girl to a fun-filled afternoon featuring a delicious lunch buffet at Rock ‘N Ravioli (located in the lobby of the Theatre Complex), then head to the theater for sweet desserts and a lively dance party on the Arcada Stage! We will...