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“The Missing Piece” Sam Burns Jazz Album Release Party

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

The talented SAM BURNS electric band is releasing their latest jazz album- "The Missing Piece"! Lobby, cash bar & refreshments open at 6:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION Courtesy of the American Federation of Musicians Local 37& the Musicians Performance Trust Fund in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month!  

“We Can Be Heroes” WriteOn Joliet Radio Theatre

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Ten members of WriteOn Joliet will explore various aspects of heroism in original radio-style stories and poems. The first 15 audience members will receive a FREE WriteOn Joliet Anthology!Lobby doors open one hour before performances. Concessions and drinks are available for purchase. WriteOn Joliet books and anthologies

“We Can Be Heroes” WriteOn Joliet Radio Theatre

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Ten members of WriteOn Joliet will explore various aspects of heroism in original radio-style stories and poems. The first 15 audience members will receive a FREE WriteOn Joliet Anthology!Lobby doors open one hour before performances. Concessions and drinks are available for purchase. WriteOn Joliet books and anthologies

“We Can Be Heroes” WriteOn Joliet Radio Theatre

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Ten members of WriteOn Joliet will explore various aspects of heroism in original radio-style stories and poems. The first 15 audience members will receive a FREE WriteOn Joliet Anthology!Lobby doors open one hour before performances. Concessions and drinks are available for purchase. WriteOn Joliet books and anthologies

Sam Burns & The Heritage Jazz Orchestra of Chicago

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with us! The talented SAM BURNS will be joined by the HERITAGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the premier repertory jazz orchestra in Chicago, led by Luke Malewicz. Come enjoy this 27-piece band and Sam Burns as they pay tribute to the big band

National Poetry Month Open Mic & Festival

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

April is poetry month - come celebrate with us! Poets & singers welcome * Free to attend & participate. Hosted by Joliet's 1st Poet Laureate, Uxmar Torres! Open mic slots are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Every open mic performer can recite 2 poems or 2

A Gnome & A Leprechaun Walk Into a Bar

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Can't gnomes & leprechauns get along? The saga continues in this live sketch comedy! Follow the gnomes and leprechauns down to their favorite watering hole. There they butt heads and try to determine who's got dips on the most gold, who's got the slickest rhymes told, who's

9th the Drunk’n Gnome

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Saturday night only! Get the REAL story behind the gnomes. These wee creatures tend to be a wee-bit tipsy, so they're ready to spill the beans in the live, comedy production held in the indoor theatre.  

48th Annual Festival of the Gnomes

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Follow the wee folk on their adventures doing good works for man and nature. Find out how they outsmart the trolls and even the dreaded Snotgurgle. Visit the lobby filled with unique, gnome-made treasures for a wee price. Get your own gnome cap. Even personalize a pin

48th Annual Festival of the Gnomes

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Follow the wee folk on their adventures doing good works for man and nature. Find out how they outsmart the trolls and even the dreaded Snotgurgle. Visit the lobby filled with unique, gnome-made treasures for a wee price. Get your own gnome cap. Even personalize a pin

A Murder is Announced

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather for … “A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED” A Miss Marble Mystery by Agatha Christie Directed by Elana Carmine OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13, 2024 Friday & Saturday – 7:00 pm Sunday – 2:00 pm Indoor theatre performance.

A Murder is Announced

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather for … “A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED” A Miss Marble Mystery by Agatha Christie Directed by Elana Carmine OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13, 2024 Friday & Saturday – 7:00 pm Sunday – 2:00 pm Indoor theatre performance.

A Murder is Announced

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather for … “A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED” A Miss Marble Mystery by Agatha Christie Directed by Elana Carmine OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13, 2024 Friday & Saturday – 7:00 pm Sunday – 2:00 pm Indoor theatre performance.

October Poetry Writing Workshop

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

There are 25 seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis, indoors. Ages 16+ Please bring your own notebook and pen. If you do not have the tools, they will be provided for you. Questions about the workshop can be directed to Uxmar: WriteWithUxmar@gmail.com. Presented by Joliet's first

Concerts on the Hill 50th Season Finale

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Enjoy the 50th Season Finale!!! Joliet Township High School Orchestra, Central Band and the American Legion Band will be performing. Come early to get a good spot!

3rd Annual Wine, Jazz & Art Fest

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Join your friends on the lawn by the fountains at Bicentennial Park as you enjoy an afternoon of wine, jazz, art accompanied by food and beverage vendors. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy sipping on wine from local wineries while listen to live jazz

2nd Annual Stuff on Bluff Flea Market

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

It’s back! Find one-of-a-kind treasures as you stroll along the beautiful downtown Joliet park by the river. FREE admission FREE parking – lots south of Jefferson Street STOP AT THE BUILDING Visit patio window for food (cash only): hot dogs, popcorn, candy. Bar, Indoor restrooms.

Concerts on the Hill

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Concerts on the Hill Free concert on the hill featuring Joliet Drama Guild's preview of the musical Heathers and the Dan Dougherty Band!

Independence Day Celebration – Joliet

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

  The annual Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Independence Celebration will be on Wednesday, July 3, at 201 West Jefferson St. There will be food, vendors and alcohol will be sold. People can bring lawn chairs, bag chairs and blankets. No grills or tents. There is free parking

“Stamped into History” – “Hymns & Gems for Him”

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Musical praise worship service open to all denominations. 4:00 pm service (lobby opens at 3:00 pm). Free admission. Beverages will be available for purchase.

“Stamped into History”

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Live theatrical musical, dance and oratorical look at Black history through United States postage stamps. If you saw last years, you’ll enjoy this new line-up of important figures. There are so many! Free admission 2:00 pm show (lobby opens at 1:00 pm) 7:00 pm show (lobby opens

“Special Delivery” – Celebrate Black History Month

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

“SPECIAL DELIVERY” Concert by TAKE NOTICE Band Indoor theatre concert. Free admission. 7:00 pm show (6:00 pm lobby & cash bar opens) Come celebrate February’s Black History Month with “STAMPED INTO HISTORY” – a 3-day celebration featuring music, dance, live theatre a musical praise service! Be moved

Event Series Arsenic & Old Lace

Arsenic & Old Lace

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he's just become engaged, and he gets to visit his sweet spinster aunts to announce the engagement. Mortimer always knew that his family had a bit of a mad

Joliet PrideFest

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

Main Festival 12-6:00PM Finale Performance by Brian Justin Crum begins at 6:00pm Get ready for a day filled with boundless joy, laughter, and unity at the Joliet PrideFest! We're pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable experience that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and promotes acceptance