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10 | May 16, 2019 | 22nd century media Summer Fun Guide
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Family friendly prices, activities
at Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest
at
Unlimited carnival rides, great entertainment
and all kinds of fun exhibits for
one low admission price of $15 for adults
and $12 for children during the first hour
of each day has got to be one of the best
deals in the southland all summer, and it
can be found at Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest,
6119 W. 147th St. in Oak Forest. Throw in
a petting zoo and a stage dedicated to the
wee folk and you have a great holiday adventure
for one low price. The leprechaun
stage has all kinds of magic acts and face
painters.
Irish Fest is not just for the youngsters.
This indoor/outdoor festival will feature
more than 40 acts, including Nathan
Carter, Jig Jam, The Fitzgeralds, Backwest
Music, Maggie Speaks, Steel City
Rovers, Liam Durkin, Colm Keegan, The
Dancing Noodles, The Neverly Brothers,
Larkin and Moran, Heartsfield, The Fenians,
Bernie Glim and Friends, Joe Cullen,
Paddy Homan, Jerry and Kara Eadie, and
many more. The Performing Arts stage,
located in the main building in the Celtic
Room on the second floor, includes great
one-act Irish plays.
The low admission price includes all
the entertainment, unlimited carnival
rides, parking, Irish step dancing competition
and various Irish exhibitions. The
festival hours are: 4-11 p.m. Friday, May
24; 2-11 p.m. Saturday, May 25; and 1-11
p.m. Sunday, May 26, with Mass at 11:30
a.m. Daily admission is $18 for adults,
and $15 for seniors and children ages
4-12. Each day has a reduced admission
of $15 for adults, and $12 for children and
seniors during the first hour. Online discounts
include a three-day pass for only
$27 when purchased by May 19. A daily
pass is $10 for adults, $8 adults ages 65
and over, and children ages 4-12 through
May 19. For more information and to purchase
the on-line price discounts visit chi
cagogaelicparkirishfest.org, or call (708)
687-9323.
Submitted by Gaelic Park Chicago, 6119
147th St. in Oak Forest. For more information,
call (708) 687-9323, or visit chicago
gaelicpark.com.
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Something for everyone in the
New Lenox Village Commons
The Village of New
Lenox has tons of fun
planned for the Village
Commons this summer,
and there’s something on
the calendar for everyone.
This year’s calendar is
highlighted by the Triple
Play Concert Series, now
in its 11th year. Taking the
stage in the Commons will
be: Cheap Trick on June 8;
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts,
with special guest
Blue Öyster Cult, on July
20; and Kenny Loggins
on Aug. 31. For details on
tickets, visit newlenox.net/
tripleplay.
The Village is excited to
introduce two new events
to this summer’s calendar.
Cruise the Commons will
offer residents and visitors
the opportunity to bring
their cars, trucks, Jeeps
and bikes, and put them
on display in the Village
Commons. These cruise
night events will take
place from 5-9 p.m.on the
last Tuesday of the month
in June, July, and August.
Live music will be provided,
and beer and wine will
be available for sale.
Also new to this year’s
lineup is Chalk Walk, an
event that will let people
use sidewalk chalk to
make the Commons their
canvas. Artists of any age
and skill level are welcome
to reserve a space
on the sidewalk and create
a masterpiece on Aug.
10, and maybe even win a
prize. If creating a work of
art isn’t for you, then join
us to stroll through the
Commons and enjoy the
art being created by your
neighbors.
Returning to the Village
Commons will be
our traditional Wednesday
Evening Movie Nights,
beginning June 12. Movies
begin at dusk, approximately
8:30 p.m., and
admission is always free.
Guests are encouraged to
bring blankets and lawn
chairs, and concessions
will be available for sale.
Select movies will feature
special activities and
entertainment prior to the
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