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Inside Scoop: Summer concerts and Movies in the Park return via the Park Ridge Park District

By Trent Modglin
June 29, 2021
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Summer concerts at Hodges Park

Rosie & The Rivets
Friday, July 2
8-9:30 p.m. at Hodges Park

Rosie & The Rivets are the premier retro rock & roll show, performing the best danceable music of the 1950s and early 1960s along with some current music with a retro twist.

Brian Patti Band
Friday, July 30
8-9:30 p.m. at Hodges Park

This concert is sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Click here for more information.

Shout Out
Friday, Aug. 6
8-9:30 p.m. at Hodges Park

Shout Out is comprised of some of Chicago’s finest professional musicians, performing a wide variety of music from the 1960s through today’s top hits. You will hear all of your favorite top-40 radio hits from artists like Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Usher and Maroon 5. They are also well versed in the ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s. Created by the national award-winning band Maggie Speaks, Shout Out will keep you dancing all night long

Brian Patti Band
Friday, Aug. 13
8-9:30 p.m. at Hodges Park

This concert is sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Click here for more information. 

Latin Swing Factor
Friday, Aug. 20
8-9:30 p.m. at Hodges Park

This energetic Latin band is heating up the dance floor with salsa, cumbia and merengue music. Arrive early for free salsa lessons from 7:15-8 p.m.

Children’s concerts at Prospect Park

Little Miss Ann
Tuesday, July 27
6-7 p.m. at Prospect Park

Ann Torralba, aka “Little Miss Ann,” is an award-winning Chicago kids’ musician. Little Miss Ann has made five family music albums that span different genres such as folk, rock, punk, country, bluegrass and more.

In case of inclement weather, children’s concerts will be held in the Paula Hassell O’Connor Community Building at Prospect Park.

Scribble Monster
Tuesday, Aug. 10
6-7 p.m. at Prospect Park

ScribbleMonster performs music for kids across the Chicagoland area and well beyond in the form of musical playdates. Jim and Jayne are the foundation of the ScribbleMonster band and often perform as a duo.

In case of inclement weather, children’s concerts will be held in the Paula Hassell O’Connor Community Building at Prospect Park.

Movies in the Park

Penguins of Madagascar
Thursday, July 15
Beginning at dusk (8:30 p.m.) at Prospect Park

Plucky penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private — the most elite spies ever hatched — join forces with a chic undercover organization known as the North Wind. Led by highly trained, handsome and arrogant Agent Classified, this special inter-species task force must stop a many-tentacled villain, Dr. Octavius Brine, from destroying the world. 

 In case of inclement weather, movie will be held in the Paula Hassell O’Connor Community Building at Prospect Park.

Trolls World Tour
Thursday, Aug. 5
Beginning at Dusk (8:30 p.m.) at Prospect Park

Poppy and Branch discover that there are six different troll tribes scattered over six different lands. Each tribe is also devoted to six different kinds of music — funk, country, techno, classical, pop and rock. When rockers Queen Barb and King Thrash set out to destroy the other music, Poppy and Branch embark on a daring mission to unite the trolls and save the diverse melodies from becoming extinct.

In case of inclement weather, movie will be held in the Paula Hassell O’Connor Community Building at Prospect Park.

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