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Saturday, September 21 | Kane County Cougars Present “Tacos And Tequila” Festival
Step back into the vibrant era of the ’90s and 2000s hip-hop as Chicago gears up for Tacos and Tequila Festival, presented by the Kane County Cougars and Social House Entertainment. This throwback hip-hop festival has enjoyed success in Kansas City, Dallas Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Winnipeg, and now it’s Chicago’s turn to witness the inaugural event on Saturday, September 21st, at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars, from 3pm – 11pm.
Stick & Stay Trail initiative a hole-in-one with Elgin area golf clubs
The Elgin area is a haven for golfers, offering numerous courses for a perfect day of outdoor recreation. Elgin’s Bowes Creek Country Club, for instance, is an 18-hole public golf course which was named Illinois’ top rated golf course overall and #21 in the nation by Golf Advisor. Just a short putt east in nearby Bartlett, Bartlett Hills Golf Club offers nearly 6,500 picturesque, tree-lined yards of challenging golf. Bonnie Dundee Golf Club in Carpentersville draws golfers of all skill levels and ages. And West Dundee’s signature Randall Oaks Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course that caters to your every need. Ready to go clubbing? Check out the complete list of Elgin area courses at https://exploreelginarea.com/things-to-do/sports-play/golf-courses/.
Rixe bring their propulsive French oi! stateside in support of the new Tir Groupé
The Paris Olympics may have had the pomp and circumstance, but for Chicago punk fans, this show headlined by the mighty Rixe is the most satisfying French cultural exchange of the summer. This trio, whose name translates to “brawl,” includes members of Maraboots and Youth Avoiders, and they emerged out of Paris’s musical underground about a decade ago. They immediately established themselves as one of the most exciting bands in modern oi! with their frenetic 2015 debut EP, Coup et Blessures, and they haven’t let up since. (That debut was on its sixth pressing by the time it was compiled with Rixe’s second and third EPs on the 2017 release Collection.) Though Rixe draw from the sound and rage of French oi! and street-punk bands before them, their raw fury and lean, defiant anthems about power dynamics, disillusionment, and strength in the face of injustice feel made for the here and now. They’re also aware that the general public still can’t tell different kinds of skinheads apart, so that oi! punks get mistaken for fascist sympathizers—and to clear things up, the band explicitly reject right-wing ideologies. As drummer and vocalist Max told Maximum Rocknroll in 2016, “Rixe was born to try to bring back the French Oi! glory years sound, and then talk about things we face everyday without any political ambiguity.” Rixe are currently touring the U.S. in support of their brand-new EP, Tir Groupé (“Group Shot”), whose title track’s icy synths and gritty, cathartic pop sound wouldn’t feel out of place on an early Killing Joke record. So come burn off some energy while Rixe kick your ass in the most fun way possible.
St. Charles Singers Set To Launch 40th Anniversary Season
The St. Charles Singers, based in St. Charles, Illinois, will launch its 40th anniversary season this fall, helmed by founder and artistic director Jeffrey Hunt. "The music throughout this celebratory season," Hunt says, "highlights what I feel are the special strengths of the St. Charles Singers. Communicating in a genuine way, with integrity and authenticity. Singing that's energetic, passionate, and informed."
This Hippie-Themed Restaurant In Illinois Will Transport You To The Groovy 60s
Stepping into Liquid Blues in Woodstock, Illinois feels like boarding a time machine set to the 1960s. The moment you cross the threshold, vibrant colors, and psychedelic patterns greet you warmly, setting the stage for a nostalgic adventure. This groovy spot is more than just a restaurant, no, but a...
Bill Pantle And The ATTOBE Quintet Band to Present A Tribute To Old Blue Eyes at the Raue Center
On November 9, 2024, the historic Raue Center For The Arts will host Bill Pantle and The ATTOBE Quintet Band for a night of classic hits and jazz in "A Tribute To Old Blue Eyes". The show will feature many of Frank Sinatra's selections from The Great American Songbook and other popular Sinatra hits in Raue Center's intimate on-stage lounge format with a bar and dance floor.
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