The fair of all fairs in Illinois, the Illinois State Fair gears up for its 160th run under this year’s theme, “Where Illinois Comes Together.” Featuring a wide array of Illinois products and talents, music, competitions, food, carnival, parade and that famous butter cow display, the 2013 fair starts Thurs., Aug. 8, and runs through […]
John Mayer
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A diverse group of percussionists and musicians will descend on the Firefighters Postal Lake Club for DrumFest, a day of drumming, entertainment and clinics that anyone can participate in for free. Ben Sesar headlines the lineup of music that begins at 2 p.m. Sesar, who has played or recorded with the likes of Dolly Parton, […]
