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
Black Flag – Performing TWO sets including The First Four Years in its Entirety!! Plus “The Best of The Best “!! Black Flag is an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, by guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member Greg Ginn. Their discography includes seven studio albums and two live...
Son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente, Tito Puente, Jr. has big shoes to fill. And boy does he! Always honoring his father’s legacy, Tito Puente, Jr. has also made a name for himself as one of the most exciting Latin musicians touring today. Tito Puente Jr. carries his father...
A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists. By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group, has touched...
As the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy has captured critical acclaim for his performances, style, and uniquely salacious vocals. RATT climbed up the charts with singles from “Out of the Cellar”, soaring past Prince’s “Lets Go Crazy”, Van Halen’s “Panama”, Madonna’s “Borderline” and David Bowies “Blue Jean”....
Buckethead wears a “Jason” mask, a KFC bucket on his head, and is one of the most mesmerizing, super-fast guitar shredders ever! He has received critical acclaim for his innovative virtuoso electric guitar playing. His music spans several genres, including progressive metal, funk, blues, bluegrass, ambient, and avant-garde music. Buckethead was also a member of...
Project Mobility’s Long Table Dinner is a six-course al fresco feast (with cocktail pairings!) starring dishes from some of the St. Charles’ hottest restaurants, including Rock n Ravioli! More Information
In the beginning, there was Chicago Transit Authority. Danny Seraphine, along with his bandmates set out to change the face of Rock and Roll by creating a rock band with horns. During his tenure with Chicago, they scored 20 top 10 hits, (5 reaching #1) and 10 Grammy nominations. He is considered the father of...
For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits, has shared her messages of comfort and healing with more than a million and a half audience members worldwide. Through personal stories about her life and explaining her gift to communicate with those...
For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits, has shared her messages of comfort and healing with more than a million and a half audience members worldwide. Through personal stories about her life and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers...
Celebrate Blues music with the Downtown Charie Brown Band. The Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a Chicagoland favorite, is one of the hottest blues bands in the area. The phenomenal voice of Dee Dee Hardy and rugged bluesy voice of Charlie Brown keep the house rocking all night long. Musical influences are Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson,...
We will be open for dinner from 5pm to 8pm. Reservations recommended – CLICK HERE to make a reservation
TAPE FACE is a silent stand up comedian who crafted his skills as a circus and street performer back in New Zealand, and therefor perfectly apt at captivating an audience. He then began this unique comedian act and has provided laughter all over the world event since and picked up multiple awards along the way....
There’s only ONE all-female hard rock band from the 80s who: Sold over a million albums, Had six #1 videos on MTV, and Had four songs in Billboard’s Top 100!! Vixen’s band includes Rosa Laricchiuta on vocals, Roxy Petrucci on drums/vocals, Julia Lage on bass/vocals, and Britt Lightning on guitar/vocals. Notable hits include “Edge of a Broken Heart”,” “Cryin’“and “Love Made Me”, “Rev It Up”, and so many more!
Once Bitten (formerly Jack Russell’s Great White) pays tribute to Jack Russell featuring members of his band and Terry Ilous (former Great White vocalist) and Tony Montana (also formerly of Great White). The band is full of energy, chemistry and genuine kindness. They’ll play our favorites “Lady Red Light”, “House of Broken Love”,” Once Bitten Twice Shy”, and MORE!
Before the show, Author K.L. Doty will host a meet-and-greet, book signing and pre-show Q&A for her newly released “The True Tale of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative” at 6 p.m. in the theatre lobby.
Drawing their name from Def Leppard’s fifth studio album, ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience recreates the chart-topping, chest-thumping anthems that made Def Leppard the iconic and dominant force in arena rock of the ‘80s and beyond. You’ll hear the hook-laden radio and MTV mega-hits like “Foolin’”, “Rock of Ages,” “Photograph,” “Hysteria,” “Rocket,” “Animal,”...
Hello Rascals Fan! Legendary keyboardist and Rascals frontman Felix Cavaliere has come down with a bad case of COVID. He is resting and his prognosis is good. However, the shows this weekend at The Arcada and Des Plaines Theatres will be postponed to: Thursday, November 7 at The Arcada Theatre and Friday, November 8 at...
RASCALS: Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include “Groovin’, “People Got To Be Free” and “Good Lovin’.” “We’re so grateful for the fans, this is for them,” Felix Cavaliere said. “This gives us another chance to play together and do it for the fans,” Gene Cornish said.
PHAT CAT SWINGER: IF BRUNO MARS AND FRANK SINATRA MADE A BAND-IT’D LOOK AND SOUND LIKE PHAT CAT SWINGER! Phat Cat Swinger specializes in high-energy music with that classic Hollywood touch. What sets them apart is the showmanship, movement, and creative takes on swing classics. Hollywood loves Phat Cat Swinger and featured them in videos with Christina Aguilera and The Jonas Brothers. Their end of show salute, “Together…we are…Phat Cat Swinger!” means that they are a band in every sense of the word – every cat on stage shines. And although led by founder Marco Palos and vocalist Mark Kopitzke, the team all play off one another and the audience to create an authentic one-of-a-kind experience – one that blows the roof off the place!
GIRLS NIGHT! The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance. Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine); and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!” (The Advocate). GIRLS NIGHT! The Musical is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more. Does contain some adult material and is suggested for ages 13 and older.
Mike Tramp, legendary White Lion singer, is getting the band back together! White Lion was a glam metal band of the 80s and early 90s. Known for top 40 rock hits such as “When The Children Cry”, “Little Fighter”, “Radar Love”, and so many more! Current band members are: Marcus Nand: Guitar – Vocals, Jerry...
Bat Out Of Hell is the 1977 debut album written and composed by Jim Steinman and performed by Michael Lee Aday A.K.A. Meat Loaf. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling 43 million copies worldwide and 14 times platinum. Considering himself an actor before a singer, Meat Loaf was pictured in...
We open at 5PM for dinner. Live entertainment begins about 8:30. An entertainment fee of $10 will be added to your bill once live music begins. Reservations strongly encouraged!
Musician…Band leader…Tribute artist…Singer/songwriter…Jonathan writes his own music flavored from his heroes such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, The Ventures, and many more. He’s taken to heart a quote from his friend Lance Lipinsky “What’s good doesn’t die,” and he’s here to make sure of it!
The Youngest Winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Cody Ray Slaughter will join Shawn Klush at the ‘Ultimate Elvis Experience’! Don’t miss this dynamic combination of entertainers with not 1 but 2 of Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists on the same stage celebrating the music, the magic, and the memory of...
We open at 5PM for dinner. Live entertainment begins about 8:30. An entertainment fee of $10 will be added to your bill once live music begins. Reservations strongly encouraged!
Musician…Band leader…Tribute artist…Singer/songwriter…Jonathan writes his own music flavored from his heroes such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, The Ventures, and many more. He’s taken to heart a quote from his friend Lance Lipinsky “What’s good doesn’t die,” and he’s here to make sure of it!
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!
Celebrate the Delta Blues with an all-star musical lineup including Downtown Charie Brown Band, Donna Herula, and John Primer. Delta Blues is one of the earliest-known styles of blues., originating in the Mississippi Delta. Guitar and harmonica are its dominant instruments; slide guitar is a hallmark of the style. Although Delta Blues existed in some...
The songs of the BEE GEES are some of the most popular in pop music history…hear them all at this FABULOUS show! “To Love Somebody”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Night Fever”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Too Much Heaven”…It just goes on and on! Disco Heads Live is a high-energy disco...
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band enjoyed international success in the 1970s and 1980s, releasing more than 20 albums since 1971, with mega hit “Just Between You and Me”. Other hits include “Roller,” “Enough Is Enough,” “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen,” “You Could...
DUE TO ILLNESS, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7, 2024.
FREE SHOW!!! CLICK RESERVE NOW BUTTON TO RESERVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY SEATS Rick Lindy has a voice as big as Texas… Greg Nash plays tasty, prolific guitar licks, Bob Graf as the ‘magic touch’ on the Hofner bass and Al Wagner never misses a beat on the drums and Gary “Sonic” Bloom tickles the ivories on...