Christmas
Musical Holidays {Holiday Concerts}
I will admit, I was playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I can’t help it, I love it and 4 weeks is just not enough time to take it all in. The holidays are a great […]
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Kindie Concerts – for Kids that Rock
Kids music these days goes far beyond “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. Kindie (independent children’s musicians) Music is hot and Lake County is full of outdoor concert series that are perfect for your little rocker or […]
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Summer Outdoor Concerts in Lake County
Attending concerts can be really expensive (can you say G-note?) but thankfully in the summertime, it is much more affordable to listen to music outside the comfort of your own home. In Lake County alone, […]
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Little Reviews: Independence Grove Summer Concert Series
Originally published in 2017, updated to reflect current information. My family loves going to Ravinia. However, with the cost of tickets rising, the long-distance walk to and from parking, and the crowds, it is just not something […]
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Instill a Love of Music at Local Venues
When my oldest son was two, his favorite song was “Psycho Killer” by the Talking Heads. He loved the bass and would nod his head along to the beat while “playing” his Elmo guitar. I […]
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It’s Thursday Concert Series
Editor’s note, this is a personal review from 2012. We have updated it to include this years dates however your experience may vary. My family and I recently went out to the “It’s Thursday” concert […]
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Jim Gill – Music to Make You Move
Many parents I know are not fans of “kid music.” While yes, some of it is mind-numbing and ear piercing, there is a great deal of quality kids’ music that is fun and entertaining for […]
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Kraft Great Kids Concert Series at Ravinia
Looking for a place to enlighten children of all ages to the fine arts? Kraft Great Kids Concerts are the perfect venue for sharing a love of music — adapted to the toddler set […]
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Ravinia Fun for the Little Ones
One of the North Shore’s treasures is Ravinia in Highland Park. You may think that since you are now a parent with (possibly) early bedtimes or (maybe) loud kids that your evenings under the stars […]