Gaelic Storm at BAC
One of the top Celtic music groups, starts the U.S. Cellular Concert Series on Fri., Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Performing originals and traditional Celtic music, the band uses a variety of instruments – bagpipes, Cajun accordian, trombones, uillean pipes and didgeridoo -- to create a unique world music style and energetic concert experience.
"Touch of Evil" 1958 - Outdoor Movie Grant Park
Aug 12th - 8:25pm
Dr. Orson Welles. 1958. 108mins. The last American film from Welles is also considered by many to be one of the last great examples of film noir. Others call it the greatest B-movie ever made. You be the judge. This screening is part of the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, so don't forget to brng a blanket to sit on, and if you're the drinking kind, remember that booze in the park is a no-no, so sneak it in pre-mixed in your bottle of soda.
Movie - Beverly Arts Center
August 13th
“Smart People” (2008 USA). Rated: R. RT: 95 mins. Wed., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. (111th and south Western Ave.), Chicago. $7, $5 for BAC members. 773-445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org. In this realistic comedy that opened the Sundance Film Festival, characters don’t have sudden revelations that transform their lives. Instead, there are subtle shifts in perception that help them embrace life more fully. Starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Page, Thomas Haden Church.
Chi-Town Kids Concert at BAC
August 15th
In the summer of 2002, Mark, Chris, and Ryan started the unique music group called The Chi-Town Kids, taking the names “Swing Master M”, “Soul Daddy C” and “HoneyWell R”. They created fun, energetic songs about growing up on the south side of Chicago, incorporating their fond memories and creative ideas.
Their first album, " White Boys Shmite Boys", was given away at local hang outs and bars, and, surprisingly enough, people seemed to love it. The combination of Soul Daddy’s harmonic vocals, Swing Master’s quick-witted rhymes and HoneyWell’s comedic verses were an instant hit.
Since then, the group put out 2 more albums, “James Cobbins Where Art Thou?” and “Pottie Scippen”, with a forth on the way. Each album recognizes the heart of the Chi-Town Kids and their main inspiration - their beloved south side.
These twenty-something year old Kids plan to continue representing their city and pop culture with humorous rap & pop melodies for years to come. They do it for the laughs, the memories, and the love for creating something special.
Hosted by the BAC Young Adult Board.
Marshall Tucker Band at BAC
August 28th - 8:00pm
Years of rigorous tour schedules earned the band the respect of critics and countless dedicated fans. With hit singles like “Heard It In a Love Song,” “Fire On The Mountain,” “Can’t You See,” and “Take The Highway,” The Marshall Tucker Band earned seven gold and three platinum albums while they were on the Capricorn Records label. During the 90’s, the MTB scored four hit singles on Billboard’s country chart and one on Billboard’s gospel chart. Their music has also been featured on the soundtracks of movies such as Smokey and the Bandit, The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper, and Shipwrecked. Southern Rockers the Marshall Tucker Band are exploding onstage at the BAC.
50th Annual Air and Water Show
August 15th, 16th & 17th
Farmers Markets
Beverly Market — 95th & Longwood-Parking lot—June 8th-Oct. 19th—Sundays-7:00am-2:00pm
Evergreen Park Market - 90th & Kedzie-Yukich Field-June5th-Oct 2nd—Thursdays-7am-1pm
Daley Plaza Farmers Market - Washington & Dearborn - Thursdays - May 15-Oct. 2, 2008 - 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Federal Plaza Farmers Market - Adams & Dearborn - Federal Plaza - Tuesdays - May 13-Oct. 28, 2008 - 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Prudential Plaza Farmers Market - Lake & Beaubien Court - Prudential Building Plaza - Tuesdays - June 10-October 21, 2008 - 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sears Tower Farmers Market - Thursdays - June 19-October 30, 2008 - 7 a.m.-2 p.m. -
www.cityofchicago.org for more info on Farmers Markets.