Monday, July 16, 2012
Heart is coming to play at the Village Commons on Friday, July 20. Get all the information you need for the show.
After New Lenox rocked out to female country musician Sara Evans last month, residents get two more strong female vocalists, as the Triple Play Concert Series continues with Heart headlining the show. Tickets sold out before 3 p.m. Monday, July 16, Mayor Tim Baldermann said. Here's more information about the upcoming Heart show: Concert info: The concert is Friday, July 20, at the Village Commons. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Lineup: Heart is the headliner and will play closer to 8 or 9 p.m. Naperville native and American Idol contestant Gina Glocksen will go on at 7:15 p.m. Not familiar with the bands? Check out their websites: Shuttle service: Free bus shuttle from the United Methodist Church of New Lenox to and from the event will be …
Find out about some of the vendors at the 2012 New Lenox French Market at the Village Commons.
Looking for a one-stop-shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods and much more, but you do not want to support a large corporation? Well, the French Market at Village Hall may be just the place for you. The 2012 New Lenox French Market will run every Saturday from now through Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the south parking lot of Village Hall. Here are some of the vendors at the 2012 New Lenox French Market: Stamper Cheese: Based out of Chicago, this cheese company is the 'only cheese seller that you can find here,' according to employee Tim Nystrand. "We sell a lot of great artesianal cheeses from southern Wisconsin that are really hard to find outside of the state." Nystrand said. MTG Health Living: Marilyn …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
If you want to watch the fireworks finale at the Village Commons once again, or have your own pictures from the show, check this out!
When someone says the phrase "4th of July" to me, the first image that pops into my head is colorful, exploding fireworks. Which was better: the 2011 or 2012 fireworks finale? The 2012 fireworks finale at the Village Commons made that visualization a reality. If you either enjoyed the finale as much as I did or could not attend the event, you can discuss it with your friends who did by watching the video above. Do you have photos from the show or at the event? Share them on Patch! What did you think of the fireworks show? Are there any improvements that could be made for next year, or was it as close to perfect as possible? Tell us in the comments below.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Fourth of July events, traffic, safety tips and local citations. Also, watch video from last year's show.
It's time to celebrate our nation's independence, and you don't have to go far to see a professional fireworks show. New Lenox's Fourth of July celebration begins at 7 p.m. at the Village Commons with a performance by Bernie Glim & Country Roads. The Joliet American Legion will present at 8:30 p.m., and the fireworks show is at 9:30 p.m. Southland Fireworks Shows: Looking for other fireworks displays in the south suburbs? Patch has you covered with a map of Southland fireworks shows. Behind the Scenes: A 20-minute fireworks show can take 12 hours to set up. Watch video of how it all comes together on New Lenox Patch. Fireworks Video: Did you miss last year's show in New Lenox, or want to watch it again? Check out video of the finale or…
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Triple Play concerts. Proud American Days. The French Market. Movie Nights. There's no shortage of fun to be had at the Village Commons this year. Get a full schedule here.
Looking for a little summer fun? You might not have to leave New Lenox. At the Village Commons, there's concerts, movie nights, fireworks, festivals and lots more. Below is a rundown of the events, and see the attached PDF for a complete schedule. STAY UPDATED! Like New Lenox Patch on Facebook and sign up for our email newsletter for the latest news and events around town. Bring out the family for a weekend of fun at this village-sponsored carnival at the Village Commons, which runs May 17 through May 20. Tickets for all rides and attractions may be purchased at the ticket counter the day of the carnival. The times are: Runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 12 through Oct. 6 in the south parking lot of Village Hall, 1 Veterans …
Friday, June 22, 2012
The inaugural Country in the Commons concert is tonight. Get all of the information you need for a fun night!
New Lenox's inaugural Country in the Commons event is tonight, with country vocalist of the year nominee Sara Evans headlining the show. We've got all of the information you need: what to bring, who's opening and how to get last-minute tickets. Concert info: The concert is Friday, June 22, at the Village Commons. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Lineup: Sara Evans is the headliner, and she'll take the stage at 9 p.m. Abigail Rose gets things started at 5:45 p.m., followed by Jason & The Haymakers at 7:15 p.m. Not familiar with the bands? Check out their websites: Still need tickets? Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Village Hall until 5 p.m. Friday. You may also purchase tickets at Gate 1 (the entrance just west of Village Hall) for the same …
Monday, June 18, 2012
The country star plays in New Lenox this Friday, June 22. Tickets are on sale at Village Hall for $30 each.
After residents begged for a country headliner for one of the Triple Play Concert Series shows, New Lenox added country vocalist of the year nominee Sara Evans to the inaugural "Country in the Commons" event. Tickets are still on sale for the show, which is this Friday, June 22, at the Village Commons. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. All tickets must be purchased at Village Hall, 1 Veterans Pkwy in New Lenox, and they cost $30. The opening artists are country acts Abigail Rose and Jason & the Haymakers. "We're really excited about that concert," Mayor Tim Baldermann said. "We'll have a great crowd out there." For more information about these concerts and other events at the Village Commons, read our summer entertainment guide. Do you know…
Friday, June 8, 2012
Triple Play concerts. Proud American Days. The French Market. Movie Nights. There's no shortage of fun to be had at the Village Commons this year. Get a full schedule here.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
The Triple Play Concert Series opened with a beautiful evening and great music. If you have photos from the show, share them on Patch!
The New Lenox Village Commons was rocking Saturday as Night Ranger and Ides of March opened the 2012 Triple Play Concert Series. Peace Museum was the first band to go on, playing some great classic rock songs that included American Girl by Tom Petty and Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas, as well as some good originals. Ides of March, led by .38 Special and Survivor frontman Jim Peterik, was the second band, and Peterik might have stolen the show (look for video in the next day or two). During a 15-minute version of Eye of the Tiger, Peterik ran through the crowd with his guitar, danced with fans, stopped to take photos and at one point appeared to do a semi-somersault. Finally, the headlining band came on and delivered. Night Ranger kept …
Friday, June 1, 2012
Night Ranger and the Ides of March kick off the 2012 festivities Saturday night. Get all the information you need for the show.
New Lenox's annual Triple Play Concert Series opens this weekend with Night Ranger headlining the show. We've got all of the information you need: what to bring, who's opening and how to get last-minute tickets. Concert info: The concert is Saturday, June 2, at the Village Commons. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Lineup: Night Ranger is the headliner and will play closer to 8 or 9 p.m. The opening bands are Peace Museum, going on at about 5:45 p.m., and Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik, close to 7:15. Not familiar with the bands? Check out their websites: Still need tickets? Tickets are on sale for $60, which gets you admission to not only the Night Ranger concert but also Heart in July and Styx in September. They must be purchased at Village…
David bellah
10:29 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
I am in the opening act hit parade, and we did not have our own sound person Manning the board. I would have to guess that the onstage volume was too loud so it makes it more difficult for a soundprtson to get a good mix. more ›