Category Archives: Concerts/Performances

American English

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Roger

We spent a muggy but enjoyable Sunday evening at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights, listening to a Beatles tribute band with friends During the last set, I squirmed my way up front with the groupies and taped a song. It … Continue reading →

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Chicago

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Roger

Chicago IX, Chicago’s Greatest Hits was, more than any other album, the soundtrack of my college years. I cannot begin to guess how often I’ve heard the songs on that record. 25 or 6 to 4 Does Anybody Really Know … Continue reading →

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Grunts and Gettys

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Roger

We spent Saturday evening, October 27 in Chicago with our good friends. Our first stop was R.J. Grunts, the original Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant, across from Lincoln Park. The inside is decorated with photos of employees, past and present. Grunts … Continue reading →

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Millennium Park — July 3

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Roger

My wife and I made a quick trip downtown in the late afternoon to see the Independence Celebration by the Grant Park Orchestra. We met up with our friend who got us reserved seats in the chairs near the stage. … Continue reading →

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Oasis Music at the Pickwick

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Roger

I went with my wife and daughter to see Lorie Line at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge on Friday night. The Pickwick was build in 1928, and it looked impressive against the night sky. It probably would have looked … Continue reading →

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