See you at the Park
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See you at the Park
See you at the Park Photo by Thomas King Photography REO SPEEDWAGON | JULY 18 Photo by Thomas King Photography ROCK THIS SUMMER MAY 31 JULY 24 JUNE 6 Little River Band • Ambrosia • Player Stephen Bishop • Robbie Dupree COLOR VIBE 5K RACE TROMBONE SHORTY | JUNE 20 SOULFEED SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL™ JUNE 13 BODEANS JUNE 19–20 19TH ANNUAL BLUES ON THE FOX SUMMER LINE-UP All concerts held at the John C. Dunham Pavilion JULY 25-26 PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL JULY 31 DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES Royal Southern Brotherhood • North Mississippi Allstars Moreland & Arbuckle • Otis Taylor Band • Mavis Staples Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue AUGUST 7 JULY 3 AUGUST 15 AURORA’S JULY 4TH CELEBRATION JULY 5 DOWNTOWN ALIVE! Maggie Speaks & Catfight SING-A-LONG FROZEN: THE MOVIE SACRED HEART ANNUAL FESTIVAL & CONCERT AUGUST 21 JULY 10 EARTH, WIND & FIRE SMASH MOUTH, TOAD THE WET SPROCKET GET THE LED OUT: LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE AUGUST 22 with special guest Tonic SEPTEMBER 5 JULY 17 The Mahones • The Ploughboys • Brendan Loughrey DOWNTOWN ALIVE! One of These Nights: Eagles Tribute & Cowboy Jukebox MADE POSSIBLE BY: ROCK THE YACHT JULY 18 FOX VALLEY IRISH FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 13 FIESTAS PATRIAS REO SPEEDWAGON RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 1 MAY 31 COLOR VIBE 5K RACE MAY 31 7:30 a.m. The Color Vibe 5K isn’t just about crossing the finish line – it’s about how colorful you get along the way. As you run through scenic Downtown Aurora, along the gorgeous Fox River and end up in RiverEdge Park, you’ll be blasted with vibrant color powders that make tie-dyeing so yesterday. Families are welcome. There are limited spots available, so sign up now! Registration: $30 – Deadline: May 30, 2015 Price listed is per person and includes the following: Entry into the Color Vibe 5K Race Color Vibe Race Bib Color Vibe Color Pack TO REGISTER, go to www.thecolorvibe.com/aurora.php Registration is NOT available through the Paramount/RiverEdge Box Office or website. Please use the above Color Vibe link. 2 TICKETS 630.896.6666 HIROSHIMA | JUNE 6 JUNE 6 SOULFEED SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL ™ JUNE 6 4 p.m. | Gates Open: 3 p.m. Calling all smooth jazz fans: this one’s for you. Kick back and relax on the River at this year’s SoulFeed Smooth Jazz Festival.™ Produced by SoulFeed Smooth Jazz Festival,™ the fest is celebrating its 7th season of top-notch jazz artists, and this year they’re pulling out all the stops. Featuring mind-blowing performances by Grammy-nominated world-jazz group Hiroshima, master smooth saxophonist Walter Beasley and local favorites Mambo Express, as well as an appearance by former WNUA radio personality Denise Jordan Walker, this year’s SoulFeed is the best yet. And here’s something really cool: it’s all for a good cause. A portion of proceeds from this year’s festival will fund the Willis H. Payne Jr. Scholarship, a program supporting broadcast journalism education. Listening to some of the best smooth jazz artists of all time right on the gorgeous Fox River – there’s no better way to kick off your summer. TICKETS: $40. RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 3 JUNE 13 BODEANS JUNE 13 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 7 p.m. There’s a reason The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum has a permanent display honoring these Midwest natives. Back in the 80s, the BoDeans blended the grit of American roots music with the upbeat elements of pop, creating a sound that caught the attention of both superstars and music fans around the country. Since then, the BoDeans have brought their unstoppable live talent on tour with legends like U2, The Pretenders and David Bowie. They’ve released Top 40 tunes like “Good Things,” “Stay” and their smash hit “Closer to Free.” And their brand new album I Can’t Stop is already rocking around the world. More than 30 years after their first album hit the airwaves, the guys are bringing that awesome party vibe you know and love to RiverEdge Park. TICKETS: $25 through May 31. $40 starting June 1. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 4 TICKETS 630.896.6666 MAVIS STAPLES | JUNE 20 JUNE 19 & 20 19TH ANNUAL BLUES ON THE FOX JUNE 19 & 20 Blues on the Fox is a 19-year Aurora tradition, and this season, it’s bigger than ever. From Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, RiverEdge Park becomes home to the hottest blues artists – and you’re invited to the party. It’s a weekend of cold beer, smokin’ music and a damn good time, all while overlooking the gorgeous Fox River. Whether you’re a Blues on the Fox regular or you’ve never been to the Park, get ready for this year’s festival to rock your summer. TICKETS: $10 per day through May 31. $20 per day starting June 1. Children 12 and under are admitted free as long as they are accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. PRESENTED BY: RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 5 ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD JUNE 19 7 p.m. | Gates Open: 6 p.m. NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS JUNE 19 9 p.m. What do you expect when you take screamin’ Luther and Cody Dickinson, sons of legendary Memphis guitar, weave it together with The Neville Brothers’ producer Jim Dickinson, were born and bred in the soulful funk and drench it all in a smokin’ hot heart of the country blues scene. When they decided to pot of Southern blues-rock? The result: Royal make music on their own, they took the Southern sound Southern Brotherhood. It’s no wonder guitar of their childhood, doused it in rock and topped it all legend John Hiatt said these five rockers “are not off with the mind-blowing musicianship of a jam band, a band – they’re an extravaganza.” With blues in creating a brand of blues-soaked rock like none other. their hearts, white-hot talent in their blood and Their 2000 debut album Shake Hands with Shorty blew up New Orleans in their roots, The Soul of the South the blues charts, scoring them a Grammy nomination is kicking off Blues with an outright party. and the attention of A-list musicians everywhere. 6 TICKETS 630.896.6666 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: MORELAND & ARBUCKLE JUNE 20 3 p.m. | Gates Open: 2 p.m. Kansas natives Moreland & Arbuckle have the grit of The Heartland in their blood, their souls and their blues rock style. Just ask a few of the iconic artists they’ve hit the road with: ZZ Top, Buddy Guy, George Thorogood… the list goes on. With Aaron Moreland’s shredding guitar, Dustin Arbuckle’s piercing lyrics and serious wailing on the harmonica, and Kendall Newby on the drums, the powerhouse trio takes the phrase “roots rock” to the next level, filling that classic American style to the brim with blues, country and soul. JUNE 19 & 20 OTIS TAYLOR BAND MAVIS STAPLES The blues are all about storytelling, and there ain’t To say Mavis Staples was born to the blues would be no storyteller like Otis Taylor. Born in Chicago and an understatement. Her father was a blues-and-gospel Trombone Shorty grew up in New Orleans’ raised in Colorado, this guy has seen it all. When guitarist who filled their Chicago home with the rich Treme’ neighborhood. By the age of six, he he first got his hands on a banjo as a kid, he learned sounds of the Mississippi Delta. When their family was a bandleader and by 18 he was touring to musicalize both the good and the bad, and the band, The Staples Singers, first hit the airwaves in the world as part of Lenny Kravitz’ horn rest is history. Since then, Otis Taylor has mastered 1953, Mavis began her unstoppable reign as one of section. He, along with U2 and Green Day, the guitar, mandolin, harmonica and, of course, the most influential names in music, and she’s still played the post-Katrina re-opening concert banjo, crafting his own blues meets psychedelic at it. For over six decades, this legend has infused at the Super Dome where he brought tens of rock, drenched in country style that The New Yorker everything she does with the soul, grit and power of thousands of fans to their feet. He’s performed dubbed “Velvet Underground Railroad.” Experience the blues. She’s defied genre boundaries, injecting the on five continents, at the White House and the for yourself why Guitar Player Magazine calls Otis blues into R&B, jazz and Americana – and winning Grammy Awards, blending jazz, funk, blues Taylor “the most relevant blues artist of our time.” Grammys and legions of fans along the way. and rock into one unforgettable sound. JUNE 20 5 p.m. ® TROMBONE SHORTY JUNE 20 7 p.m. & ORLEANS AVENUE OFFICIAL RADIO STATION: JUNE 20 9 p.m. RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 7 JULY 3 AURORA’S JULY 4TH CELEBRATION SACRED HEART JULY 3 Park Opens: 3 p.m. ANNUAL FESTIVAL & CONCERT JULY 5 Event Hours: 10 a.m.– 7 p.m. It’s a full day of family fun, food and FREE E VLEANGETS! AL music celebrating the rich culture of Latin America, and it all benefits Aurora’s own Sacred Heart Parish. This year’s fest will feature tons of vendors offering traditional Hispanic items and clothes, endless We’re getting the 4th of July party started a day early everything from Top 40 chart toppers to classic hits authentic Latin-American food options in Aurora. With patriotic music, a cool breeze off the to memorable movie scores, with a few fun surprises and great games for the kids. When the Fox and free admission for the whole family, there’s thrown in the mix. And after the orchestra’s last note afternoon rolls around, the RiverEdge no better place to celebrate America’s 239th birthday rings through the warm summer air, the Aurora sky Park stage fills with some of the area’s than at RiverEdge Park. bursts with a magical fireworks show sure to delight biggest and brightest Hispanic bands. both the young and young-at-heart. Spend your Sunday at the Park having a The full Aurora American Legion Band kicks off this day of celebration. Founded over 75 years ago, this band of fun-loving patriotic players are local favorites, playing a variety of songs including American standards, heart-pounding marches, contemporary tunes and more. Then, the Fox Valley Orchestra takes the stage. With over 60 members, this talented group has been known to play 8 TICKETS 630.896.6666 ADMISSION IS FREE American Legion Band: 6:15 p.m. Fox Valley Orchestra: 7:45 p.m. City of Aurora Fireworks: approximately 9:30 p.m. IMPORTANT: Coolers, food and drinks are welcome, but NO ALCOHOL is allowed in the Park. Food and drink vendors will be open during the concerts. blast, listening to cool music and giving back to the Aurora community. TICKETS: Before Noon $5. After Noon $10. Children under 12 Free. Tickets only available on day of event at gate. Please visit RiverEdgeAurora.com for a full list of entertainment. SMASH MOUTH | JULY 10 JULY 10 SMASH MOUTH, TOAD THE WET SPROCKET WITH SPECIAL GUEST TONIC JULY 10 7 p.m. | Gates Open: 6 p.m. It’s not summer if you don’t have a backyard bash, so let’s do summer right. You bring the blankets, the lawn chairs and the party vibe; we’ll bring the music, the beer and the sunset. This is the party of the season, and it’s all happening at your backyard away from home. TO AD THE WE T SP ROCK ET First, musical powerhouse Tonic starts the night off with a bang. Their rock-n-roll style drove their monster hit “If You Could Only See” to become the #1 most-played rock song of 1997, and they’re still cranking hits out today. Then 25-year rock vets Toad the Wet Sprocket take the stage. What started off as a band jokingly named for a Monty Python sketch became one of the most well-recognized alt-rock groups, and these guys are bringing the laid back rock style to Aurora. Finally, surfer-meets-garage-band rockers Smash Mouth heat up the Park with a set of everyone’s favorite summer jams. With countless hits like “All-Star,” “Walkin’ On The Sun” and their awesome cover of “I’m a Believer,” these guys are the epitome of warm weather music. Get your summer on at the party of the season. TICKETS: $30 through May 31. $45 starting June 1. VIP PACKAGES: $80–$120. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: OFFICIAL RADIO STATION: TONIC RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 9 JULY 17 PRESENTED BY: ! E V I L A N W O T DOWN DOWNTOWN ALIVE! ONE OF THESE NIGHTS & COWBOY JUKEBOX JULY 17 Gates Open: 6:30 p.m. | Cowboy Jukebox: 7:30 p.m. | One of These Nights: 9 p.m. If you hear the word “weekend” and think kicking shootin’ style, and they’ll have you up and dancing back in a lawn chair, grabbing a cold one and the second they hit the stage. Then Eagles tribute jamming to your favorite tunes with family and band One of These Nights takes the stage, and friends, then you’ve got to be at the Park for their name says it all – they’ll make it a night you’ll Downtown Alive! Aurora’s concert series has never forget. These guys are known across the become a summer highlight here in the City of country for their high-energy tribute to one of the Lights, and the musical acts lined up this year keep greatest bands of all time – and they really run the the tradition goin’. gamut when it comes to the Eagles’ catalog, playing We’re starting things off with some Nashville favorites, so polish off your cowboy boots and throw on those Daisy Dukes. The dudes and darlin’ of Chicago’s Cowboy Jukebox are bringing your favorite country hits to life with their straight 10 TICKETS 630.896.6666 everything from massive hits like “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy” to the deep cuts. It’s a Friday night party filled with non-stop music at the Park, and you don’t want to miss it. TICKETS: $1 through May 31. $3 starting June 1. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: ® JULY 18 REO SPEEDWAGON JULY 18 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 6 p.m. When Chicago-bred REO Speedwagon launched into the rock scene, they changed the musical landscape forever. Their explosive 1980 record Hi Infidelity rocked the #1 spot on the charts for an incredible 15 weeks, gave music fans some of the greatest rock songs ever like “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On The Run,” and is now certified platinum nine times over. And they didn’t stop there. Since Hi Infidelity, REO has released many albums, each blowing the minds of rock-n-roll fans around the world. With over 40 million records sold to date, these guys are musical legends. But it’s not just their stellar album sales that make REO Speedwagon one of the biggest names in rock music. Their live shows have gone down in history as some of the most electric performances of all time. And here’s something really cool: with their love for playing live and their Midwest work ethic, REO hasn’t taken a year off from performing yet. That means these guys are masters of the stage, and they know how to entertain. TICKETS: $30 through May 31. $45 starting June 1. PRESENTED BY: OFFICIAL RADIO STATION: 11 JULY 24 ROCK THE YACHT LITTLE RIVER BAND • AMBROSIA • PLAYER • STEPHEN BISHOP • ROBBIE DUPREE JULY 24 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 7 p.m. Yacht Rock originated on the coast of California, so we’re bringing that 1979 beach party vibe to the Park: the awesome music, the cold beer, the breeze off the water – it’s all at Rock the Yacht (and hey, at the Park, there’s no sand to get into uncomfortable places). Featuring five of your favorite bands from years past, this rockin’, feel-good show brings your summer soundtrack to life. When Robbie Dupree kicks off the night with his Top 10, pop-rock smash “Steal Away,” the whole Park will be jamming, and Stephen Bishop keeps the party going with his chart-topper “On and On.” Then it’ll be a full-Park sing-a-long when Player takes the stage for their #1 hit “Baby Come Back.” Their friends Ambrosia bring on the love with their 1978 Top 10 hits “How Much I Feel” and “You’re the Only Woman.” Finally, Little River Band cools off the Fox River with “Cool Change” and whisks you back to your favorite summers with “Reminiscing.” It’s a night of nothing but hit-after-smash-hit from the best pop-rock bands of the late 70s and early 80s, and they’re all live, right on the RiverEdge Park stage. Don’t miss the show that has people singing in line before the gates even open. TICKETS: $20 through May 31. $35 starting June 1. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 12 OFFICIAL RADIO STATION: JULY 25 & 26 AURORA PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL PUER T O RIC A N D AY PA RLYA2D6E! JU JULY 25 & 26 It’s a two-day festival celebrating the rich heritage of Puerto Rico. Put on by the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, the weekend features endless food vendors offering wonderful cuisine, domino competitions, traditional folk music, Puerto Rican bands, a kids’ play area, novelty vendors, Puerto Rican craftsmanship vendors and non-stop fun. And don’t forget to take in the sights and sounds of the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, July 26. The Parade starts at Noon from Benton and Broadway Street. SATURDAY: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. SUNDAY: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. TICKETS: $5. Children 5 & under FREE. Tickets only available at the gate on the days of the Festival. RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 13 JULY 31 DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES JULY 31 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 6 p.m. If there’s one thing every generation can agree on, it’s the awesomeness of Hall & Oates – and this summer, they’re headed to the Park. With six number one singles and six certified platinum albums, Daryl Hall & John Oates are literally the most successful rock duo in history. Their Philly soul-meets-rock style is smooth, their melodies DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES JULY 31 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 6 p.m. are timeless and their catchy hooks from hits like “You Make My Dreams,” “I Can’t Go For That” and “Rich Girl” will make you get up and dance. Hot off their 2014 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Daryl and John are headed to Aurora for a night of everyone’s favorite classics, right on the Fox River. TICKETS: $50 through May 31. $60 starting June 1. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: OFFICIAL RADIO STATION: 14 TICKETS 630.896.6666 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: AUGUST 15 DOWNTOWN ALIVE! MAGGIE SPEAKS & CATFIGHT AUGUST 7 Gates Open: 6:30 p.m. | Catfight: 7:30 p.m. | Maggie Speaks: 9 p.m. The talented ladies of Catfight have a reputation of turning every venue they play into a massive party. So grab a beer, get ready to sing along and have some serious fun when Catfight kicks off the night. Then Chicago favorite Maggie Speaks rocks the Park by bringing your music library to life right before your eyes… and ears. Their huge repertoire includes five decades of songs, including everything from 50s favorites to Top 40 hits you heard last week, and their unstoppable energy is totally infectious. With their seamless transitions from pop to rock, country to hip-hop and everything in between, Maggie Speaks is ready to fill the RiverEdge air with the soundtrack of your life. TICKETS: $1 through May 31. $3 starting June 1. Rush Copley, BMO Harris Bank, Pepsi, Gerald Kia, Fox Valley Park District, Waubonsee Community College, Sikich, McDonald Modular Solutions, All Around Pumping, Paramount Fence, Fox Valley Subway, Jimmy John’s, Advanced Disposal, Banana Split, EarthMover Credit Union PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: MA GGIE SP EA CATFIGHT 14 TICKETS 630.896.6666 KS SING-A-LONG AUGUST 15 Gates Open: 6:30 p.m. | Pre-Show Activities: 7:15 p.m. | Movie: 8 p.m. FREE E V ENGETS! ALL A Disney’s Frozen shattered records, won a few Academy Awards and introduced the world to one of the greatest songs in cinema history. Now get ready to sing along to this incredible movie that’s fun for the whole family. It’s the story of sisterhood and snowmen, royalty and reindeer and, most importantly, true love appearing in the ways you least expect. The Frozen fun starts with games for the kids, Anna and Elsa costume contests and tons more. Then, when the sun goes down, young and old will sing along to “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”, “Love Is An Open Door” and, of course, “Let It Go.” Bring your kids, friends, neighbors, friendly neighborhood snowman… oh, just bring everyone. This event is FREE to the public, thanks to the generosity of the Dunham Fund. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 15 AUGUST 21 “They didn’t just do their Zep homework… they’re teaching the class.” GET THE LED OUT THE LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE AUGUST 21 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 7 p.m. Experiencing Get the Led Out is the closest you’ll get to seeing Jimmy, John, Robert and John Paul back on stage. The six talented rockers have made it their mission to bring songs from Zeppelin’s legendary albums like Led Zeppelin I-IV, Physical Graffiti and In Through the Out Door to life… and they’re totally explosive. After all, there’s a reason rock journalists say Get the Led Out “didn’t just pass Zeppelin 101 with flying colors – they’re working on their Ph.D. They didn’t just do their Zep homework – they’re teaching the class.” TICKETS: $5 through May 31. $15 starting June 1. 16 TICKETS 630.896.6666 AUGUST 22 EARTH, WIND & FIRE AUGUST 22 8 p.m. | Gates Open: 6 p.m. They bring the Earth, Wind and Fire, and the Park brings the water. What happens when you combine all these elements? A night on the Fox River you’ll never forget. With seven Top 10 singles like their 1975 #1 hit “Shining Star,” multi-platinum albums (we’re talking certified quintuple platinum albums here) and six Grammys, these guys make up one of the best-selling bands in history. And if that wasn’t enough, their biggest fans are musical geniuses like Miles Davis, Dionne Warwick and Quincy Jones. It’s going to be tough to stay in your seat when their feel-good blend of pop, funk, R&B and soul starts playin’, so get up, let your spirit fly and groove the night away with Earth, Wind & Fire. TICKETS: $30 through May 31. $45 starting June 1. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: OFFICIAL RADIO STATION: RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 17 SEPTEMBER 5 THE MAHONES FOX VALLEY IRISH FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 5 Park Opens: 3 p.m. The 2 Annual Fox Valley Irish Fest is the biggest Irish party the Chicago suburbs have ever seen. There’s a little Irish in all of us – come celebrate the food, drink, music and spirit of the Emerald Isle at the Park. nd 18 TICKETS 630.896.6666 Emerald Isle to life. After his powerful, heartfelt renditions of traditional Irish songs made him a There’s something for the whole family at Irish local celebrity in his hometown, Brendan followed Fest. There’s a huge children’s play area filled with his passion for music across the Atlantic – and crafts, games and a freckle contest; Irish beer will things have never been the same. From his be flowing; tons of cool vendors offering authentic first gig in a Nashville pub to opening for Bruce Irish food and more. Then, when the sun starts to Springsteen, Chuck Berry and Sting, Brendan has go down over the green hills (ok, hill) of the Park, entertained thousands of people around the world three of the best Irish bands light up the night. with his cool, modern spin on classic songs from Starting the nighttime entertainment is Brendan Loughrey. Hailing from County Donegal, Ireland, PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: this guy knows how to bring the sounds of the the Motherland. Then the Ploughboys take the stage. When MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS SEPTEMBER 13 FIESTAS PATRIAS these guys started out, they were just a couple of their own record label, Whiskey Devil talented buddies playing St. Patrick’s Day house Records. And to top it all off, these parties. Since then, they’ve turned their passion guys are known to have a good time. for traditional Celtic music into a huge traveling When they hit the RiverEdge Park stage, Celebrate the sound, culture and taste of Mexico house party, becoming one of Chicago’s favorite you’ll see what we mean. And heads up, at Fiestas Patrias. From the delicious food and the Irish bands along the way. And not only will they parents: The Mahones are known to use variety of musical acts to the children’s play area, perform their massive catalog of traditional Irish some pretty unique lyrics in their songs. there’s something for everyone at this fun festival tunes, The Ploughboys will take the RiverEdge Park The kids are welcome to stay for their right on the Fox River. Experience the rich heritage stage to play your favorite hits from the Beatles, set, but please keep in mind: there will of Mexico at Fiestas Patrias – don’t miss this cool BoDeans, Paul Simon and more – all with a cool be some colorful language. event. ADMISSION IS FREE TICKETS: Through May 31: Ages 15 and up $5 Starting June 1: Ages 15 and up $10 14 and under $5 in advance and day of event Kids 2 & under FREE ADMISSION Please visit RiverEdgeAurora.com for more details. Celtic twist. Finally, it’s only fitting to have a band formed on St. Patrick’s Day bring us home for Irish Fest. Since their 1990 inception, The Mahones have been rocking stages around the globe with their SEPTEMBER 13 Parade Begins: 11 a.m. | Gates Open: Noon unique brand of Irish rock, blending modern and traditional Irish instruments with a heavy dose of FREE E V ENGETS! punk rock flavor. They’ve risen through the ranks of the punk scene, skyrocketing to the top of the ALL A charts with their 2010 album The Black Irish. Since then, their song “Paint The Town Red” has been featured in the Academy Award-winning film The Fighter; they’ve headlined their own tour through 30 countries worldwide; and they’ve launched BRENDAN LOUG HREY RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 19 PLAN YOUR VISIT WEATHER POLICIES Concerts take place rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. Concertgoers may call the RiverEdge Park WeatherLine at 630-723-2480 to check the status of a concert if inclement weather is pending. If inclement weather prohibits the headlining act from performing, the concert may be delayed until conditions, which have prohibited the concert, have passed and the stage has been set. Refunds will not be issued due to weather unless the show is canceled in its entirety due to extreme circumstances, which involve evacuating the audience and/or the headlining performer completing fewer than 30 minutes of the scheduled performance. Be prepared for extremes such as heat, wind or rain – shelter from weather conditions is limited. Dress accordingly, as our venue’s proximity to the Fox River causes varying climate and temperature changes. GENERAL INFORMATION & PARK POLICIES All events are GENERAL ADMISSION. There will be some limited bench seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please bring lawn-chairs, bag-chairs and blankets for your seating. Chairs with attached umbrellas/sunvisors are allowed in Park, but umbrellas/sun-visors are NOT allowed to be up during artist performances — due to obstruction to other patrons. Some events will 20 BOX OFFICE 630.896.6666 have a Standing Room Only section. Please see RiverEdgeAurora.com for full details. PARKING: Paid public parking is available for most events in the Metra Lot, located across the main entrance to RiverEdge Park. Additional PRIVATE paid parking is often available in lots surrounding the Park. Parking is also available in Downtown Aurora, just a few blocks from the Park. Please go to RiverEdgeAurora.com and the Plan Your Visit Section for full details and a map. TRAIN: RiverEdge Park is easily accessible by taking the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Metra Train Line. The Train station is located across the street from RiverEdge Park. ALCOHOL: Everyone wishing to purchase Alcohol must get a wristband as they enter the Park. EVERYONE (no matter how old you think you look) must provide a valid form of identification to prove they are 21 or over to receive a wristband. SECURITY: Bags, backpacks and other items are subject to inspection. Patrons refusing a security search will not be permitted to enter the Park. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: Alcohol, firearms, coolers, cans or glass bottles, outside food, grills, pets, audio recording devices, professional cameras, boom boxes, bikes, in-line skates, skate shoes, scooters, roller skates, skateboards, pocketknives/weapons of any kind and laser pointers. ITEMS ALLOWED: Sealed plastic bottled water, baby food or food for persons with medical conditions (in sealable, plastic containers), service animals and medical-related scooters. Umbrellas may only be used during rain delays and not during artist performances. Bag toss, frisbee and other sporting equipment are allowed on the grass area only. Once the show begins, you may continue to play but move behind the grassy hill away from patrons to avoid disruption and obstruction. There is No Smoking inside RiverEdge Park. You may smoke outside of designated gates. Exit and re-entry are allowed, but a wristband is required for re-entry. Professional photo, video or recording equipment is strictly prohibited at all RiverEdge Park events. The Park is Wheelchair/Handicap accessible. Credit and Debit Cards are accepted at all RiverEdge Food & Beverage Tents, as well as the RiverEdge Merchandise Tent. For your convenience an ATM is located on site. FOX RIVER PLAN YOUR VISIT PURCHASING TICKETS SOUND TOWER LAWN SEATING DUNHAM PAVILION Day of tickets are available in person at the RiverEdge Box Office from Noon to show time. The RiverEdge Box Office is located at Gate 2/Main Entrance. Tickets are also available at any of the RiverEdge Entrance Gate Ticket Booths starting 90 minutes prior to show time. RiverEdge is located at 360 North Broadway, Aurora, IL. CONCESSION & RESTROOMS (FIRST LEVEL) ROOFTOP SKYDECK FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS GATE 2 GATE 3 BROADWAY AVENUE (ILLINOIS ROUTE 25) P lease go to RiverEdgeAurora.com for complete details on seating. To purchase Advance Tickets in person, please visit the Paramount Theatre Box Office at 23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506. 15 minute parking is available in front of the theater. Paramount Box Office is open Mondays– Saturdays 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. GATE 1 Tickets also available by calling 630-896-6666 or going to RiverEdgeAurora.com. *PLEASE NOTE: tickets to some events are not available through the Paramount/RiverEdge Box Office. Please check the event– NORTH RIVEREDGE PARK descriptions for details. THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS: RIVEREDGEAURORA.COM 21 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Carol Stream, IL Permit No. 1369 PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTRE ASSOCIATION 8 East Galena Boulevard, Suite 230 Aurora, Illinois 60506 EARTH, WIND & FIRE | AUG UST 22 THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS: