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Updated: January 23, 2012 2:26AM

DEERFIELD

Summer Sampler Concert Series held at Mitchell Park, Hazel Avenue and Wilmot Road in Deerfield, Sundays 5-6:30 p.m. www.dfpd.org or call (847) 945-0650. June 19: Rockin’ Fenderskirts. (’50s, ’60s rock) June 26: Rhythm Rockets (’40s, ’50s, jazz, R&B). July 10: A Chicago Cover Story (R& B, vintage rock). July 17: New Invaders (’60s British rock). July 24: Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm Band. July 31: Déjà vu (pop/rock/swing/salsa). Aug. 7: ABBA Salute. Aug. 14: Big Guitars From Memphis (rockabilly/ surf music). Aug. 21. BBI (hip hop, Motown).

“Eat to the Beat” concert series geared for younger audiences at the Jewett Park Pavilion, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. www.dfpd.org or (847) 945-0650. July 13: Jeanie B (all ages rock). July 20. Jimmy Mac (one man rock and roll show). July 27: Steve Beno (interactive musical fun). Aug. 3: Super Stolie (high energy children’s show). Aug. 10: Rick Kelly (keyboardist/singer). Aug. 17: Dave Rudolf (Beach Party).

Deerfield Plaza Pleasures, 10 a.m. Saturdays (unless otherwise noted) in the Farmers Market in the commuter parking lot at Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. (847) 945-5000 or visit www.deerfield.il.us. June 18: Hummers & Strummers. 9:30 a.m. July 2: Joel Frankel, Musical Merriment (folksongs). July 9: Jodi Koplin & Her Jigglejam Band (children’s interactive music). July 16: The Dooley’s (Irish/American folksongs). July 23: Kettle Moraine String Band (bluegrass). 9:30 a.m. July 30: Joan Hammel Band. Aug. 6: The Rich & George Duo (pop). 9:30 a.m. Aug. 13: West Side Winders (rockabilly). Aug. 20: The Nightcrawlers (blues). 9:30 a.m. Aug. 27:  The Pipe Dream (original rock). Sept. 3: Cirrus Falcon (acoustic rock).

Deerfield Summer Showcase at Starbucks Plaza, Deerfield and Waukegan roads. All concerts are performed by local residents and take place 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information call (847) 945-5321. June 15: Halo, a middle school band. June 22: Minor Chaos, a high school rock band. June 29: Deerfield Concert Band. July 6: Blue Road Rock Band with Joan and Gary Gand. July 13: Big Band Sound Of Deerfield (a senior group directed by Bob Gand). July 20: Not For Profit (rock).

EVANSTON

“Custer’s Last Stand Festival Of the Arts” — June 19-20, information at www.custerfair.com/entertainment.

SHOW STAGE at Custer Avenue and Washington Street. June 18: 11 a.m. — Native American Dance Troupe. Noon — Hurricane Saxophone Quarter. 3 p.m. — Kraig Kenning (roots rock, electric folk). 4 p.m. — Ajoite Drums & Percussion. 5:30 p.m. — Evanston Escola de Samba. June 19: 11 a.m. — Native American Dance Troupe. 12 p.m. — Radio Disney Show. 2 p.m. — Paul Maslin Group. 4 p.m.— Kraig Kenning. 5:30 p.m.— The Country Doctors.

FESTIVAL STAGE at Main Street and Chicago Avenue. June 18: 10 a.m. — Andy Young. 11 a.m.— Evanston School Of Rock. 1 p.m. — Mandy & The Bandits. 3 p.m. — Evanston Idol IV Finalists. 5 p.m. — Sarah & the Tall Boys. 7 p.m.— South Boulevard Band. June 19: 10 a.m.— Southport Performing Arts Conservatory. 11 a.m. — Kent McDaniel Band. 1 p.m. — John Temmerman Quartet. 3 p.m. — Bopology. 5 p.m. — Chris Greene Quartet. 7 p.m. Old Town School of Folk Music presents the Teflons.

ging, and food from around the globe. Performers TBA.

Fountain Square Art Festival, intersection of Sherman and Church in Evanston, June 26-27. The all-jazz music stage lineup: June 26, noon — Craig and Lori Brenner, 3 p.m. — Done Deal. June 27, noon — The Flat Cats, 3 p.m. — BMR4. Fountain Square artist hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. A gate donation of $5 benefits the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (773) 868.3010 or visit www.chicagoevents.com. 

Starlight Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at six Evanston parks: Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church; Twiggs Park, Simpson at Dodge; James Park, Dodge at Mulford; Harbert Park, east of Canal, south of Dempster; Bent Park, Central and Hastings and Brummel Park, Brummel and Elmwood. Rain sites for Dawes, Brummell and James parks concerts is Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.; rain sites for Twiggs, Bent and Harbert parks concerts is Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Call (847) 448-8058 after 4 p.m. for rain site updates. Concerts on Thursday at James Park: June 16, 23, 30; at Brummel Park: July 7 and 14 and July 28; Concerts on Tuesdays at Dawes Park: July 26, August 2, 9,16, 23. Tuesday at Harbert Park: June 21, July 28; at Bent Park and Twiggs Park: July 21 and Aug. 11. Performers TBA.

GLENCOE

Carillon Concerts, 7 p.m. Mondays. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road. Carillon tours begin at 5:30 p.m.; hear the majestic beauty of carillon bells at 7 p.m. Free. (847) 835-5440. www.chicagobotanic.org. Performers are: June 13, Sue Bergren, Naperville. June 20, Trevor Workman, Birmingham, England. June 27, James M. Brown, Naperville. July 4, Eddy Mariën and Tom Lee, Mechelen, Belgium. July 11, Monika Kamierczak, Gdask, Poland. July 18, Brian Tang, Berkeley, Calif. July 25, Wylie Crawford, Evanston. Aug. 1, Stefano Colletti, Douai, France. Aug. 8, Melissa Weidner, Denver, Col. Aug. 15, Janet Tebbel, Philadelphia. Aug. 22, Andrew Wetzel, New Haven, Ct. Aug. 29, Christine Power, Naperville. Sept. 5, Mark Lee, Chicago.

Hot Summer Nights Music Series, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road. Light fare, wine and beer available. Free. (847) 835-5440. www.chicagobotanic.org. June 16: Cajun Aces. June 23: The Boils (Celtic). June 30: Alma de Tango (Argentina Tango). July 7. Lamajamal with Erika Ochao (world music blend). July 14: Mambo All-Stars. July 21: Big City Swing. July 28: Aloha Lives — Lanialoha and the Pacific Soundz (Hawaiian). Aug. 4: Pamela Rose and Windy City Country. Aug. 11: Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp. Aug. 18: Be-a-ba do Samba. Aug. 25: Guitarra Azul (Spanish guitar). Sept. 1: Orqesta and Son (contemporary Latin).

Music on the Esplanade, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road. Light fare, wine and beer available. Free. (847) 835-5440 or www.chicagobotanic.org. June 14: Rio Bamba (Brazilian jazz fusion). June 21: Guy King Band (blues). June 28: Fernandez +Kimball (Spanish guitars). July 5. Joe Filisko and Eric Noden (folk/roots/blues). July 12: Bopology (Sinatra, swing). July 19: The Ragtops (’50s, ’60s). July 26: Fatum Jazz Orchestra. Aug. 2: Morrie Sochat and the Special 20s (blues). Aug. 9: Swing Gitan (gypsy jazz). Aug. 16: The Special Consensus (bluegrass). Aug. 23: The Pantastic Four (steel drums). Aug. 30: Fernandez +Kimball.

Glencoe Park District Beach concerts, 160 Hazel Ave. 6:30- 8 p.m. Sundays. June 12: Od Tapo Imi (Caribbean and more). July 10: Dueling Pianos (all request musical comedy). July 31: New Invaders (’60s British rock). Non-residents, $5 adults.

GLENVIEW

“Bearfoot in the Park” concerts at 7 p.m. in the Jackman Park Gazebo, Lehigh and Prairie. Call weather hotline (847) 604-1893 after 6 p.m. on concert day. June 15: Glenview Concert Band. June 22: New Invaders (’60s British rock). June 29: Bopology (Sinatra, swing). July 6: Midwest Dueling Pianos (all request). July 13: BBI (hip hop/Motown). July 20: Mr. Myers (Caribbean rock). July 27: Final Say (’60s-’90s). Aug, 3: R-Gang (R&B). Aug. 10: Teen Band Fest.

Art at The Glen Town Center, 1951 Tower Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6-7. Musical guests include Cirrus Falcon, Check With Lucy and Paul Adams.

HIGHLAND PARK

Summer concerts in the Plaza at Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. www.cityhpil.com. June 9: The Associates (Motown/blues/classic rock). June 16: Chicago Outskirts (jazz). June 23: Maryann and The Professors (’40s to now). June 30: Maxwell Street Klezmer Band (traditional Yiddish folk/dance/pop). July 7: Saturday June Band (’60s to present). July 14: Rico! Band (soulful mix). July 21: Eight Miles South (southern rock). Aug. 4: Highland Park Pops (big band). Aug. 11: Tzofim Friendship Caravan (Israeli folk dance). Aug. 13: Dr. Mark and The Sutures. (family-friendly rock). Aug 18: Peach’s Beach Party (Jimmy Buffet and more).

Concerts In The Park, 6:30- 8 p.m. Fridays, Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road. (847) 579-3121.

June 24: Samuel Williams (jazz). July 29: Megasonic (’80s). Aug. 26: Unknown ’90s group.

Port Clinton Square Art Festival and the Taste Of Highland Park, Aug. 27-28, 600 Central Ave. Musical guests include Cirrus Falcon, Check With Lucy, Od Tapo Imi, Kevin Chalfant’s Journey Experience, Soul Cookin’ and Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits.

HIGHWOOD

Bands play at the Highwood Evening Gourmet Farmers Market Wednesdays weekly from June 9. Music from 3 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave. June 15: Matt Feddermann Trio (classic covers). June 22: Steph Rogers Duo. June 29: Carl Davis (blues). July 6: Greensugar (bluesy rock). July 13: Cirrus Falcon (classic to current covers). July 20: Narrow Winded (classic rock). July 27: Jay Gulotta Band (pop rock). Aug.3: Butterfly In Traffic. Aug. 10: Matt Feddermann Trio. Aug. 24: Bottle Poets (pop/rock). Aug. 31: Too Much Saturn (pop/rock).

LAKE BLUFF

“Bluffinia” Summer Concerts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays on the Lake Bluff Village Green. (847) 234-0774 or www.lakebluff.org. July 10: Mr. Myers. July 17: 28 Days. July 21: Lisa Rene Band. July 31: Peter O’Prisko (pop/jazz). Aug. 7: The Rag Tops. Aug 14: Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm. Aug 21: Soda.

Foodstock 2011 presents a free concert 3-7:30 p.m. June 26 on the Lake Bluff Village Green. $20 donation requested to buy food for the C.O.O.L. Food Pantry serving Lake County residents. Lineup includes The Class of ’68. www.foodstockonline.org.

LAKE FOREST

Concerts on the Green at Market Square (Western Avenue just north of Deerpath Road) at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. www.lflbchamber.com or (847) 234-4282. June 16: Final Say. June 23: Chicago Skyliners Big Band. June 30: Class Of ’68. July 7: Billy Croft and the 5-Alarm. July 14: R-Gang. July 21: The West Side Winders. July 28: Rockin’ Fenderskirts. Aug. 4 Od Tapo Imi.

Fourth of July Lake Forest Festival, Deerpath Community Park, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Admission $10. July 4: 6 p.m., Sixteen Candles (’80s); 8 p.m., Rick Springfield.

LINCOLNSHIRE

The Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival is 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Aug. 13-14 on the Village Green, 100 Village Green Drive near Milwaukee Avenue and Olde Half Day Road. Live music by acoustic duo Cirrus Falcon. (847) 926 4300 or see www.amdurproductions.com.

NORTHBROOK

Art in the Park: A Northbrook Fine Arts Festival sponsored by the Northbrook Arts Commission will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9-10 at the Village Green Park, 1320 Shermer Road. (847) 272-5050. July 9: 11 a.m., Laughlin & Friends (acoustic guitar); 12: 45 p.m., John McHugh and Co. (blues/rock); 3 p.m., Nightcrawlers (blues/rock). July 10: 10 a.m., BMR4 (jazz); 11 a.m., Guitarra Azul (Latin); 2 p.m., The Out Of Control Band (variety).

Park Fest at Village Green Park, Shermer and Meadow Roads, Northbrook. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. (847) 291-2985 — weather/activity hotline. www.nbparks.org. June 7: Bopology (swing, jazz). June 14: Billy Croft & The 5-Alarm (country/rock), after the Northbrook Rotary Riverchance Rubber Ducky Race. June 21: World Class Noise (funk/rock/soul). June 28: Out of Control (Topo 40/club dance). July 5: One Foot In The Groove (classic rock). July 12: Od Tapo Imi (pop/rock/tropical). July 19: Final Say (timeless favorites).

NORTHFIELD

Northfield Park District Summer Children’s Concert Series, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Fridays, at Clarkson Park, 1950 Willow Road. In inclement weather, concerts will move to the Community Center. (847) 446-4428. June 24: Jeanie B. (from surf songs to hip-hop). July 8: Dave Rudolf (fun in the sun song). July 15: Ken Schultz (circus/variety). July 22: Rich Kelly (interactive fun).

WILMETTE

Concerts at Plaza del Lago, 1515 N. Sheridan Road, 6 p.m. Thursdays in June and July. June 30: Moss/Real Time (postmodern instrumental). July 28: AC Rock (a cappella favorites). Four other dates, performers TBA.

Starlight Theatre at the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park, Lake Avenue and Lake Michigan. Concerts are at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. (847) 256-9787 after 6 p.m. the day of the concert for weather updates. June 25: A Tribute To ABBA. July 3: Palatine Concert Band and sneak peek at “Carousel.” July 7,8,9, 14,15,16, 21, 22, 23: “Carousel,” Broadway musical. July 29: Mr. Myers (Caribbean rock). July 30: DaCorneto Opera Company. Aug. 2: The Barefoot Hawaiian (aloha night). Aug. 5: Special Consenus (bluegrass). Aug. 6: White Saddle Band (country western). Aug. 12: Bopology (Sinatra/swing). Aug. 13: 7 p.m., U.S. Air Force Military Command Band.

Mallinckrodt Concerts in the Park at 2 p.m. Sundays, under the Centennial Gazebo in Mallinckrodt Park, behind the Mallinckrodt building, 1040 Ridge Road. June 12: Breeze (jazz). June 26: Your Local Favorite (southern rock). July 10: Illinois Brass Band. July 24: AC Rock (a capella). Aug. 7: Jazz Spectrum (jazz). Aug. 14: Wilmette Community Band. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Community Recreation Center auditorium.

WINNETKA

Summer Concert Series, 1-3 p.m. at Tower Road Beach, Sheridan and Tower roads. Sponsored by the Winnetka Park District. (847) 501-2040. June 20: BBI (rock). July 18: Mr. Myers (island). Aug. 8: Soda (variety).

Teen DJ Concerts, 7-9 p.m. at Tower Road Beach, Sheridan and Tower roads, on July 14. Free for 5th-8th graders. Supervised by Winnetka Park District staff. Park District: (847) 501-2040. Rain-out number: (847) 446-0080.