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Calendar last updated on: Wednesday, September 01, 2010

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September 2010
9/11   Saturday


PRIVATE EVENT
 


9/24   Friday
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton St., Urbana, IL

Call for more info. 217-840-4901
Wristbands (that will get you into all events) are available for $15 on the web site, and they will also be available at the Festival.

This is the second annual C-U Folk & Roots Festival, a festival that celebrates the music and arts scenes in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.  During the three days of the Festival (Sept. 21-22-23), more than 70 artists, bands and story-tellers will perform on the streets and at several venues in downtown Urbana.  In addition, there will be many hands-on activities including jam sessions, dances, instrument workshops and a "Try-it" tent where anyone can try their hand at playing a variety of instruments.  Performers include the Hot Club of Cowtown, Candy Foster & Shades of Blue, AKGI Guitar Duo, Bruiser & the Virtues, Midway Ramblers Cajun Band, Prairie Dogs, Henhouse Prowlers, David Howie, Little Miss Ann, the Hillbilly Jones and more.

 


9/25  Saturday
12:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Iron Post
120 S. Race St., Urbana, IL

See above for more festival information.

October 2010
10/1  Friday
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

See Cajun Dance
for details.


First Friday Cajun Dance
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Schanachie Room,
Dance Instruction, No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.
Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking. 
Cover:  $8.00


10
/8   Friday
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 


Chicago Country Music Festival
Millennium Park
No. Michigan Ave. & Randolph St., Chicago, IL
Free Admission!
312-744-3316
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November 2010
11/5  Friday
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

See Cajun Dance
for details.


First Friday Cajun Dance
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Schanachie Room,
Dance Instruction, No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.
Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking. 
Cover:  $8.00
December 2010
12/5  Sunday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

See Cajun Dance
for details.


SPECIAL!!! First Friday Sunday Cajun Dance
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL

Featuring The Morris Ardoin Creole Quartet

Click on photo to view event flyer.

Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking
Cover:  $10.00

 


PAST PERFORMANCES OF 2010
 

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1/8  Friday
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

See Cajun Dance
for details.


First (Second because of holiday) Friday Cajun Dance
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Schanachie Room,
Dance Instruction, No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.
Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking. 
Cover:  $8.00

1/29  Friday
8:15 PM – 11:00 PM


Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL

On Friday, January 29th, well-known Cajun and New Orleans musician Bruce Daigrepont will play for the dance.   Both New Orleans natives and tourists alike catch Bruce and his band at the legendary Tipitina's for the Sunday evening Fais Do Do. In addition to playing statewide festivals in his native Louisiana, Bruce has appeared throughout the country, from New York's Lincoln Center to the Los Angeles Cajun and Zydeco Festival.  Bruce is an international favorite who has toured Canada, Europe, and Central and South America. The Cajun French Music Association has honored Bruce many times for his song writing as well as his professionalism as a musician. This will be a fantastic opportunity to see a major player in Cajun music and dance to a very energetic authentic Cajun band!

Dance Instruction: 7:45pm to 8:15pm | Dance follows immediately after
from 8:15pm to 11:00pm |No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.

Free Parking
Admission:  $15.00
 


1/30  Saturday

 
PRIVATE EVENT
Wynstone Golf Club

 

1/31  Sunday
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Educational Show!  Introduction to The Cajuns, their history, culture, language and song!
Palos Heights
Public Library
Theme: The Cajuns: Their History, Culture, Language and Song
12501 So. 71st Ave.,
 Palos Heights, IL
708-448-1473

 
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2/5  Friday
 
PRIVATE EVENT


2/9  Tuesday
 
PRIVATE EVENT
Sutherland School


2/10  Wednesday
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Chicago Bulls Logo ImageChicago Bulls Pre-Game Show
United Center
1901 W. Madison St.
, Chicago, IL

Must have game ticket to attend.

2/12  Friday
PRIVATE EVENT
The Birches
 


2/14  Sunday
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Educational Show!  Introduction to The Cajuns, their history, culture, language and song!
Antioch Public Library

Theme: The Cajuns: Their History, Culture, Language and Song
757 N. Main, Antioch, IL
847-395-0874

 
March 2010
3/5  Friday
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

See Cajun Dance
for details.


First Friday Cajun Dance
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Schanachie Room,
Dance Instruction, No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.
Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking. 
Cover:  $8.00
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4/24  Saturday
PRIVATE EVENT
 
May 2010
5/7  Friday
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

See Cajun Dance
for details.


First Friday Cajun Dance (FINAL DANCE OF THE SEASON)
Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox (at Wilson), Chicago, IL
Schanachie Room,
Dance Instruction, No Partner Needed, Casual Dress.
Also Enjoy The Fifth Province Pub
Free Parking. 
Cover:  $8.00


5/15 Saturday
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 

All Saints Episcopalian Church
4550 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago, IL
773-561-0100

"Gumbo Stomp 2" New Orleans Fundraiser.   Featuring live dance music by The Midway Ramblers plus dance instruction.
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Admission: $25 per person/includes food & non-alcoholic beverages
 

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5/26 Wednesday
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
 

Educational Show!  Introduction to The Cajuns, their history, culture, language and song!Palos Heights Seniors Club
Theme: The Cajuns: Their History, Culture, Language and Song
Green Gardens Country Club
9511 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd
Frankfort, IL
815-469-3350

 
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6/19  Saturday
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 

27th Annual Woodridge Jubilee
Woodridge Drive & Center Drive, Woodridge, IL
630-353-3400

There will be a Cajun dance demonstration during the performance.
 

6/24  Thursday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ross Ferraro Town Center Outdoor Concert
Gary Road and Lies Road
Carol Stream, IL

 


6/25 Friday
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Educational Show!  Introduction to The Cajuns, their history, culture, language and song!
Waukegan Public Library

Theme: The Cajuns: Their History, Culture, Language and Song
128 N. County St, Waukegan, IL
847-623-2041
July 2010

7/1  Thursday
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday Night Out
"Thursday Night Out"
Downtown Oak Park

Lake & Marion, Oak Park, IL

7/8  Thursday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Joliet Historical Museum

204 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL
815-723-5201
 

7/15  Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sycamore Park District Complex
Airport Road, south of Route 64
Sycamore, IL

 

7/17   Saturday
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

SW Regional Center, Chicago Seniors
(Must be a registered member)
 
August 2010

8
/19   Thursday
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 

Spring Road Business Association
"Music at the Gazebo"
Spring Road and the Prairie Path, Elmhurst, IL
630-833-1602
 
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