Celebrating its 24th year, the Starry Nights Concert Series will return this summer to the Marie Irwin Bandshell in Homewood’s Irwin Park. Thanks to the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, three shows are on tap for this summer: the Piano Man (Elton John/Billy Joel tribute) on Friday, June 11; Elevation (U2 tribute) on Friday, June 25; and Pink Houses (John Cougar Mellencamp tribute) on Friday, July 23.
June 11: Piano Man — This concert includes is a tribute to two classic songwriters: Elton John and Billy Joel. The show includes full costumes, set design and props. Every song is a hit, ensuring an unforgettable music experience. View a song list, video clips and more at pianomanusa.net. Opening act for this show will be Greta Pope (gretapope.com).
June 25: Elevation — This four-person band has been covering U2’s greatest songs for more than a decade. Watch them recreate the music and attitudes of one of the biggest concert bands around. View a song list, video clips and more at tribute2U2.com. Opening act for this show will be the 2009 Homewood Idol winner, Rachael Robertson.
July 23: Pink Houses — Enjoy America’s most elaborate and musically accurate John Mellencamp tribute band. This 10-person band plays everything from early John Cougar classics to recent John Mellencamp favorites. View a song list, video clips and more at pinkhouses.net. Opening act for this show will be local favorites, Moco Magana (mocomaganaband.com).
Concert goers at this lawn-seating event can purchase snacks, dinner and dessert from vendors Aurelio’s Pizza; Lassen’s Sports Bar & Grill; Mitchell’s Ice Cream & Soda Shop; and Cilantro. Beer, wine, pop and margaritas will be sold by the park district.
Advance tickets per show are $7/adults and $5/children ages 3-15. Tickets can be purchased beginning Friday, May 3, at 708-957-0300 or 708-957-PARK, or in person at the Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road, or the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Day-of-show tickets will be an additional $3 each.
Irwin Park is located at Ridge Road and Highland Avenue in Homewood. For more information or for previews of the bands, visit hfparks.com.
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Fajitas to open on Monday in Tinley Park
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
Fajitas Mexican restaurant expects to open Monday morning at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.
The restaurant had planned to open April 5 but was delayed because some equipment had not arrived in time.
The restaurant will offer sit down service and a drive-through. It is the second location for owner Walter Narsolis, who also owns a Fajitas in Countryside.
Narsolis also plans to open a Lindy’s Chili/Gertie’s Ice Cream store in the adjoining storefront this summer. He has a Lindy’s/Gertie’s in his Countryside location.
Showroom opens in Frankfort
Arthur Custom Homes Inc. has opened a new showroom at 7657 W. St. Francis Road in Frankfort Square.
The company installs windows, roofs, doors, siding and also offers home remodeling. The phone number is 815-277-2156.
Former Bear promotes Census
Former Bears running back Calvin Thomas will be signing autographs and posing for pictures when he visits Orland Square Mall in Orland Park from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday to help collect 2010 Census forms.
Tony-O to visit new CharleyHorse
Retired Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito will appear from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the CharleyHorse restaurant at 8940 S. Calumet Ave. in Munster, Ind. Cost is $35 for an autograph wristband. For more information, call 219-836-4040.
Target launches recycling
Target has opened permanent community recycling centers in all of the retailer’s 1,740 stores to celebrate the 40th anniversary this month of Earth Day.
The centers will accept aluminum, glass, plastic bottles and bags, MP3 players, cell phones and ink cartridges.
Target stores also will give away reusable shopping bags on April 18. Shoppers who use reusable bags at Target stores will get a 5-cent per bag discount on their purchases.
Daddy’s gone
Daddy’s Kitchen, a soul food restaurant at 79 W. Joe Orr Road in Chicago Heights, has closed less than a year after it opened.
Dunkin Donuts opens in Chicago Heights
A Dunkin Donuts opened recently in the Marathon Ashland gas station at 431 W. 14th St. (Lincoln Highway) in Chicago Heights. There also is a Rosati’s Pizza franchise inside the gas station.
Tommy Boy’s Grill opens in Markham
Tommy Boy’s Grill recently opened at 3230 W. 159th St. in Markham. The eatery offers gyros, burgers, subs and hot dogs, wraps and paninis. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The phone number is 708-333-7333.
BMW opens in Schererville
BMW of Schererville opened recently at 1400 U.S. 41 in Schererville. Check out their fan page at Facebook.
Deal of the weekend
Visit the Facebook page for Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort and you can print a coupon worth $10 off your next service call. The coupon is good through April.
Southland Savvy
Fajitas Mexican restaurant expects to open Monday morning at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park.
The restaurant had planned to open April 5 but was delayed because some equipment had not arrived in time.
The restaurant will offer sit down service and a drive-through. It is the second location for owner Walter Narsolis, who also owns a Fajitas in Countryside.
Narsolis also plans to open a Lindy’s Chili/Gertie’s Ice Cream store in the adjoining storefront this summer. He has a Lindy’s/Gertie’s in his Countryside location.
Showroom opens in Frankfort
Arthur Custom Homes Inc. has opened a new showroom at 7657 W. St. Francis Road in Frankfort Square.
The company installs windows, roofs, doors, siding and also offers home remodeling. The phone number is 815-277-2156.
Former Bear promotes Census
Former Bears running back Calvin Thomas will be signing autographs and posing for pictures when he visits Orland Square Mall in Orland Park from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday to help collect 2010 Census forms.
Tony-O to visit new CharleyHorse
Retired Blackhawks goalie Tony Esposito will appear from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the CharleyHorse restaurant at 8940 S. Calumet Ave. in Munster, Ind. Cost is $35 for an autograph wristband. For more information, call 219-836-4040.
Target launches recycling
Target has opened permanent community recycling centers in all of the retailer’s 1,740 stores to celebrate the 40th anniversary this month of Earth Day.
The centers will accept aluminum, glass, plastic bottles and bags, MP3 players, cell phones and ink cartridges.
Target stores also will give away reusable shopping bags on April 18. Shoppers who use reusable bags at Target stores will get a 5-cent per bag discount on their purchases.
Daddy’s gone
Daddy’s Kitchen, a soul food restaurant at 79 W. Joe Orr Road in Chicago Heights, has closed less than a year after it opened.
Dunkin Donuts opens in Chicago Heights
A Dunkin Donuts opened recently in the Marathon Ashland gas station at 431 W. 14th St. (Lincoln Highway) in Chicago Heights. There also is a Rosati’s Pizza franchise inside the gas station.
Tommy Boy’s Grill opens in Markham
Tommy Boy’s Grill recently opened at 3230 W. 159th St. in Markham. The eatery offers gyros, burgers, subs and hot dogs, wraps and paninis. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The phone number is 708-333-7333.
BMW opens in Schererville
BMW of Schererville opened recently at 1400 U.S. 41 in Schererville. Check out their fan page at Facebook.
Deal of the weekend
Visit the Facebook page for Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort and you can print a coupon worth $10 off your next service call. The coupon is good through April.
Tinley Park Brew and Vine Fest is Saturday
By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy
The first Tinley Park Brew and Vine Fest will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 183rd Street and Harlem Avenue, and organizers say they have already sold more than 800 tickets.
Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 if you order online by midnight tonight at http://tinleyparkbrewandvinefest.com/. There are also $10 designated driver tickets available.
Vendors will include:
Wine tasting: Cooper’s Hawk , Wild Blossom, Kite Hill, Prairie State, Fox Valley and August Hill.
Beer tastings: Brickstone, Flossmoor Station, Granite City, Harrison’s, Rock Bottom and Limestone.
Restaurants: Casto’s Ristorante, Jenny’s Steakhouse, Polonia Catering, Taj Mahal, Tin Fish, Trio, J.H. Sweis Catering, Stamp...er Cheese and Creative Cakes.
Entertainment will be by Chicago King Snakes and Caravan.
Southland Savvy
The first Tinley Park Brew and Vine Fest will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 183rd Street and Harlem Avenue, and organizers say they have already sold more than 800 tickets.
Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 if you order online by midnight tonight at http://tinleyparkbrewandvinefest.com/. There are also $10 designated driver tickets available.
Vendors will include:
Wine tasting: Cooper’s Hawk , Wild Blossom, Kite Hill, Prairie State, Fox Valley and August Hill.
Beer tastings: Brickstone, Flossmoor Station, Granite City, Harrison’s, Rock Bottom and Limestone.
Restaurants: Casto’s Ristorante, Jenny’s Steakhouse, Polonia Catering, Taj Mahal, Tin Fish, Trio, J.H. Sweis Catering, Stamp...er Cheese and Creative Cakes.
Entertainment will be by Chicago King Snakes and Caravan.
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