Community Corner
River Night Providing Two Bands on Two Nights
Chicago-based cover band will perform in Yorkville on June 22; Classical Blast will perform on June 23.
This year, River Night really isn't just one night.
The annual event, which is a major fundraiser for the , will feature 28 Days, a Chicago-based cover band, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. June 22. The event itself will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at .
The Chamber also is bringing Classical Blast, a group of classically trained musicians performing rock, to Yorkville on June 23.
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The venue depends on the weather: If June 22 is blessed with clear skies, Classical Blast will perform at on June 23. If the skies open and pour rain across Yorkville on June 22, 28 Days will perform at Rosati's Pizza Pub on June 22, and Classical Blast will headline the rescheduled River Night at the park on June 23.
Either way, River Night should feel similar to past events - but perhaps a little better. will provide the much of the food again, but Rosati's Pizza, , , The Trailer Guy (snow cones), and Sweet Magnolia Bakery will be there, too.
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The event will have face-painting and balloon animals by Merry Heart Clowns, as well as bounce houses, for the kids. In fact, the whole family area is expected to be bigger than last year and include some appearances from Spirit Cheerleading, and .
For businesses interested in becoming involved in the community event, a variety of sponsorship levels are available. Call the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce at 630-553-6853 for information.
Admission to the festival is free and open to the public, although drink wristbands for those ages 21 and older are $1.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I'm on the Chamber's planning committee for River Night, and I'll be there that night in the middle of the family area. Stop and say hi. I'll be the one in the Patch t-shirt.
