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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Taste of Chicago 2011: Musical Acts Schedule | FREE Admission : accessibility info, resources


2011 TASTE OF CHICAGO PETRILLO STAGE
In addition to catering to a variety of palettes, the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park treats music lovers’ ears to a daily, diverse lineup of internationally renowned and local artists from June 24 - July 3, 2011, at the Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park Michigan Ave. & Congress Dr. Chicago, IL

This year, four of the City’s annual lakefront music festivals – Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, the Chicago Country Music Festival, Celtic Fest Chicago and the Chicago Gospel Music Festival – will be incorporated into the Taste of Chicago, rather than be planned as stand-alone events.

On each of these specific days – Viva! Chicago Latin Music Day (June 24), Gospel Music Day (June 26), Celtic Music Day (June 29) and Country Music Day (July 1) – patrons can relax in one of the themed dining pavilions throughout the event and enjoy music, culture, cuisine and cooking demonstrations.

# People with Disabilities and Seniors :

Braille and large-print Taste brochures and ALS are available at the southeast corner of Columbus and Monroe.

The Taste area is reasonably wheelchair accessible; entrances are accessible, and there are designated washrooms and seating areas.

Medical attention is available at the First Aid Trailer located south of Congress and west of Columbus.

Take public transportation. For CTA, RTA and Metra travel routes, call 836-7000 in all Chicago area codes, 312-836-4949 (TTY) or visit transitchicago.com.

Pace's ADA Paratransit Service. The official pick-up and drop-off location for the Taste of Chicago will be at the corner of Monroe and Columbus. Please let your reservationist know when you are booking a ride to the Taste of Chicago so that you will be dropped off at the preferred ADA location. Visit PACE.com http://www.pacebus.com/default.asp or call (847) 364-PACE (7223), TTY: (847) 364-5093

Pace's ADA Paratransit Service. July 4th Fireworks: July 4 (9:00 p.m.)
Book your drop-offs and pick-ups to 600 E. Grand (Navy Pier) for the fireworks. Chicago Police will close streets and public access to Navy Pier after it reaches capacity. Please book your reservation so that you arrive by 7:00 p.m. to ensure that you will get access to Navy Pier for the fireworks.


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# Musical Acts Schedule

# Friday, June 24: Viva! Chicago Latin Music Day
Los Horoscopos de Durango
Begins at 5 p.m.

# Saturday, June 25:
Artist TBA

# Sunday, June 26: Gospel Music Day
Donald Lawrence & Company
Reverend Milton Brunson’s Thompson Community Singers
Pastor Steve Munsey & Family
Christian Center Mass Choir
Percy Gray with Joshua's Troop
Begins at 3:30 p.m.

# Monday, June 27:
Broadway in Chicago, presented by United Airlines
Including Beauty and The Beast, Million Dollar Quartet, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Memphis, The Addams Family and others. Program is subject to change.
Begins at 6 p.m.

# Tuesday, June 28:
The Lemonheads
Material re-Issue (formerly MaterialIssue)
Begins at 5 p.m.

# Wednesday, June 29: Celtic Music Day
Natalie MacMaster
Liz Carroll, John Doyle and John Williams
Begins at 5 p.m.

# Thursday, June 30:
Natalie Cole, presented by V103
Begins at 5:30 p.m.

# Friday, July 1: Country Music Day
Loretta Lynn
Court Yard Hounds, featuring Martie Maguire and Emily Robison, two sisters from Dixie Chicks
Begins at 5 p.m.

# Saturday, July 2:
Everest
The Jayhawks
Begins at 3 p.m.

# Sunday, July 3:
Greyson Chance
Shane Harper
Begins at 2:30 p.m.


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2011 ILLINOIS LOTTERY TASTE STAGE:

Taste of Chicago 2011 will showcase an eclectic mix of the local music scene at the Illinois Lottery Taste Stage each day of the festival with admission-free concerts in Grant Park, June 24 - July 3, 2011.

Local music venues and presenters collaborated on the schedule. Their picks are noted in the following Taste Stage schedule:

# Friday, June 24: Viva/Latin Music Day
12 – 1 p.m. Guitarra Azul
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Jose Valdes & The Mambo Allstars
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Angel d'Cuba – “Old Town School of Folk Music Pick!”
4 – 5 p.m. Freddy Kenton, Jr. & La Dynastia
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. 2012
6:40 – 8 p.m. Orquesta Bambu

# Saturday, June 25: Rock/Pop Day
12 – 1 p.m. St8 of Grace
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Yeah Dude – “Metromix Pick!”
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Archie Powell & The Exports
4 – 5 p.m. Jon Drake & The Shakes
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Empires – “Reggie's Rock Club Pick!”
6:40 – 8 p.m. California Wives – “Lincoln Hall Pick!”

# Sunday, June 26: Gospel Music Day
12 – 1 p.m. Mahalia Jackson Centennial Salute featuring Annette "Queenie" Lenox, introducing Carya Holmes, Anita Wilson, Joyce Hurley and Chrystal Harris
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. The Brown Sisters
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Dr. Abertina Walker Tribute featuring Faith Howard, Loretta & Vernon Oliver Price, Just Friends and Shari Addison
4 – 5 p.m. The Nichols Sisters
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Chicago's Next featuring Mildred Murphy, Kevin Gray, MysMichelle, Jonathan McReynolds and Valencia Lacey
6:40 – 8 p.m. Chicago American Gospel Quartet Chapter featuring The Mixon Singers, The Church Boyz, The Douglas Singers and the Victory Travelers

# Monday, June 27: World Music Day
12 – 1 p.m. Black Bear Combo (Balkan Brass)
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Megitza Quartet (Polish Highlander)
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Lamajamal (Gypsy Surf)
4 – 5 p.m. Mar Caribe (Tropical)
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Mas Trueno (International) – “Martyr's Pick!”
6:40 – 8 p.m. Funkadesi (Latin/African/Indian)

# Tuesday, June 28: Singer/Songwriter Day
12 – 1 p.m. Nina Ferraro
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Briar Rabbit – “Metromix Pick!”
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Karlye Lapetina
4 – 5 p.m. Jessica Robbins
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Chris Gelbuda
6:40 – 8 p.m. Jessica Lea Mayfield

# Wednesday, June 29: Celtic Music Day
12 - 12:30 p.m. McNulty School of Irish Dance
12:30 - 1 p.m. yDdraig Goch Welsh Dancers
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Glen Ayre
2:40 - 3:10 p.m. The McDance Company
3:10 - 3:40 p.m. Evanston Scottish Country Dancers
4 – 5 p.m. Kevin Flynn & The Avondale Ramblers
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Baal Tinne
6:40 – 8 p.m. Bua

# Thursday, June 30: Variety Day
12 – 1 p.m. Steelin' Jazz (calypso)
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Black Slang (jazz) – “Andy's Jazz Club Pick!”
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Shining Star (Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire)
4 – 5 p.m. White Mystery (garage rock)
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. KTP Band (Covers/R&B)
6:40 – 8 p.m. Generationals (rock)

# Friday, July 1: Country & Americana Music Day
12 – 1 p.m. Country Doctors
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. Whitey Morgan and the 78s
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Musikanto
4 – 5 p.m. Heartsfield
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel
6:40 – 8 p.m. The Giving Tree Band

# Saturday, July 2: Variety Day
12 – 1 p.m. Chicago Yestet (jazz)
1:20 - 2:20 p.m. JT & The Clouds (alt rock)
2:40 - 3:40 p.m. Tommy McCracken (blues)
4 – 5 p.m. The Congregation (retro soul)
5:20 - 6:20 p.m. Marrakesh Express (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute)
6:40 – 7:40 p.m. Gold Motel (pop)

Sunday, July 3: Alligator Records 40th Anniversary Party
12 – 2:20 p.m. Li'l Ed & The Blues Imperials with guest vocalists Lurrie Bell and Eddie Shaw
2:40 – 5 p.m. Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King with guest vocalists Eddie Shaw and Maurice John Vaughn

* Subject To Change, check back for updates.

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