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BUFFALO GROVE

“Lawn Chair Lyrics Concert Series” Tuesdays, 7- 8:30 p.m. at Willow Stream Park South, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. www.bgparkdistrict.org/events. June 14: Lisa Rene Band (country/pop/rock). June 21: Buffalo Grove Jazz Band. June 28: Neverly Brothers (’50s,’60s rock). July 12: The Juke Box Band (variety). July 19; Makini (Hawaiian). July 22: AC Rock ( a cappella variety). July 26: Od Tapo Imi (caribbean/reggae). Aug. 2: Spoken Four.

Buffalo Grove Rotary Village Green Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursdays on the Green immediately north of the Post Office at Buffalo Grove and the Old Checker roads. (847) 459-2500. June 16: Buffalo Grove Singers. June 23: Dave FilippoQuartet. June 30: Sag Valley Boys (country). July 4: The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band prior to fireworks presentation. July 15: The Buffalo Grove Jazz Band. July 21: U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes. July 28: Glenview Concert Band. Aug. 4: Michelle Hunter (youth concert singalong).

GRAYSLAKE

2011 Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. Mondays at the Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info. June 20: Loose Change & Friends (string band historic tunes). June 27: Lot 49 (jazz). July 25: Carl Hauck with Tricia Scully (acoustic folk). Aug.1: Under Polynesian Skies (South Sea music and more) Aug. 8: The Cavern Beat (Beatles tribute band).

GURNEE

2011 Children’s Concert Series 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. at Viking Park Band Shell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. (847) 623-7788. June 21: Little Nashville. July 5: Jim Gill. July 19: Jeanie B. Aug. 2: Karen Jordan.

The Sounds of Summer 2011 Concert Series at Viking Park Band Shell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Weather number (847) 599-3774. June 23: American English (Beatle Tribute Band). July 7: Dueling Pianos. July 21: Maggie Speaks (5 decades of music). Aug. 11: Blooze Brothers (Blues Brothers Tribute Band)

LAKE BLUFF

Artists on the Bluff Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19, includes live entertainment and free arts activities at the Lake Bluff Village Green Gazebo, Sheridan Road and Route 176. www.artistsonthebluff.org (847) 295-7903.

“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.

LIBERTYVILLE

Libertyville Days festival includes family fun, activities, carnival and music, Thursday-Sunday, June 16-19. Complete information at www.libciviccenter.org. Mainstage music, at Church and Brainerd, includes: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Two Easy; 8-11 p.m. Blonde on Board. Friday, 1-3 p.m. Two Johns; 4-7 p.m. The Harry Peter Project, 8-11 p.m. Betty Soul. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Machine Gun Mojo; 4-7 p.m. Loose Connection; 8-11 p.m. The Fundamentals. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Mellencougar. For kids, Sunday at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee, Chris Furth, 2-3 p.m.

Concerts in Millenia Plaza

at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per car after 5 p.m. on event nights. Call (847) 968-3499 or see www/lcfpd.org/calendar. June 21: Mr. Myers (Caribbean music). June 28: Chi-Town Showstoppers (classic rock, funk and jazz). July 5: Grand Avenue (big band with hits from ’30s and ’40s) July 12: White Saddle Band (old and new country favorites). July 19: Bagshot Row (classic roc — Beatles, Stones and more). July 26: Jose Valdes and the Mambo All-Stars (Latin). Aug. 2: The Rhythm Rockets (’40s, ’50s, Jazz and R&B). Aug. 9: Rockin’ Fenderskirts (’50s,’60s rock).

LINCOLNSHIRE

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

MUNDELEIN

Mundelein Community Days features live music, July 1-4, at Santa Maria meadow, between Seymour Avenue and Route 45. www.mundelein.org. July 1: 12-4 p.m., youth bands; 5-7 p.m. Band Rika; 8-11 p.m., Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound. July 2: 5-7 p.m., Billy Croft & The 5-Alarm Band; 8-11 p.m., World Class Noise. July 3: 5-7 p.m., Your Villain My Hero; 8-11 p.m., Modern Day Romeos. July 4: 3-5 p.m., The Harry Peter Project; 6:30-9:30 p., Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners.

Mundelein outdoor concert series at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Sundays 5:30-7 p.m. www.mundelein.org or (847) 949-3200. June 26: Illinois Brass Band. July 10: Sambatico (blues/soulful sambas). July 17: Incognitos (’50s-’90s top hits). July 24: Chicago Skyliners Big Band. July 31: The Dang-Its (honkytonk/western swing). Aug. 7: The Lake Shore Symphony.

VERNON HILLS

Vernon Hills 4th of July Celebration, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Century Park, between Butterfield Road and Lakeview Parkway north of Route 60, features J. P. and The Cats. (847) 367-3700.

Summer Concert Series will be 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater, 50 N. Fairway Drive. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic basket. In bad weather, concerts will be at Sullivan Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive. Call (847) 367-3700. www.vernonhills.org. June 23: Jammin Daddies (local favorites). June 29: Great Lakes Naval Show Band. July 7 : Soda (rock). July 28: Bopology (swing, Sinatra). Aug. 11. Mr Myers (Caribbean).

WHEELING

Free concerts at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Outdoor Aquatic Center, 327 W. Dundee. (847) 465-3333. Free admission to aquatic center on concert nights starting at 7 p.m. www.wheelingparkdistrict.com. June 29: Nance The Band (rock), Alec Labelle (rock). July 6: DuPage Band (pop rock). July 13: Blue Road (blues). July 20: Mistaken Identity (oldies). July 27: Timbre (pop, alternative). Aug 3: The Buffalo Grove Jazz Band (jazz).

WAUKEGAN

Summer Courtyard Concerts take place at noon Fridays at the Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. In the event of rain, concerts are held in the Bradbury Room. Call (847) 623-2041 or see www.waukeganpl.org. June 3: Harrison Bankhead (jazz, pictured at right). June 10: Mark Dvorak Duo (bluegrass). June 17: Tony Bernard & the Boppers (’50s/’60s rock). June 24: Midway Ramblers Cajun Band. July 1: Adam Kromelow Trio (jazz). July 8: Patchouli (folk). July 15: Claudia Russell (folk). July 22: Barrelhouse Bonnie (blues). July 29: Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole. Aug. 5: Barry White and Friends (blues). Aug. 12: Piper Road Spring Band (bluegrass). Aug. 19: The Morganfields (’60s/’70s rock). Aug. 26: Brent Mitchell (alternative/country).