Skokie Nights
Summer 2008
Celebrate summer @ your library with four special outdoor performances! We'll meet under clear skies at the Skokie Village Green on the east side of the Library. In the event or threat of rain, programs will be moved to the Petty Auditorium. Registration is not required.
Visit our online calendar of Skokie Nights activities to view, save, and share information about these programs.
PLEASE NOTE: Children under 8 years old must be
accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Rockin' the Library with The High Strung
- Friday, June 20, 2008
7:00 to 8:30pm - The High Strung will rock the Village Green when the band comes through Skokie on their annual Rock & Roll Library Tour. The band has appeared on MTV and in Entertainment Weekly and Spin magazine. In August of 2006 The High Strung was featured on National Public Radio's "This American Life" in a segment promoting the Library Tour.
Special thanks to the Chicago Music Exchange for their generous support of this show!
X-Games Medalist Matt Wilhelm
- Wednesday, July 9, 2008
7:00 to 8:00pm - BMX World Champion Matt Wilhelm will perform amazing bike stunts. Matt has won X-Game Medals in the United States, Brazil, and Korea. This is a fun event for ages 3 and older.
Rockin' and Rollin' to the Oldies
Thursday, July 31, 2008
7:00 to 8:30pm- Local Chicago DJ Scott McKay and Skokie's own Josh Solomon and his band The Empty Pockets will be rockin' the Village Green and the Library with classic rock 'n' roll tunes.
Special thanks to the Chicago Music Exchange for their generous support of this show!
Dancin' Under the Stars
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008
6:30 to 8:30pm - Dance under the stars with us on the Village Green! A DJ will lead limbo and twist contests and other fun activities
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