• Stamped Into History

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

    'RISE TOGETHER" Created by Larry Crawford of LWCLeads, the production uses U.S. postage stamps honoring African Americans to highlight their cultural contributions through theatre, music, and dance.  Event Details: The production features performances, storytelling, and inspirational programming suitable for all ages. Focus: It highlights African American history,

  • Stamped Into History

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

    "SOULSVILLE" Created by Larry Crawford of LWCLeads, the production uses U.S. postage stamps honoring African Americans to highlight their cultural contributions through theatre, music, and dance.  Event Details: The production features performances, storytelling, and inspirational programming suitable for all ages. Focus: It highlights African American history, artistry,

  • Stamped Into History

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

    "SPECIAL DELIVERY" Created by Larry Crawford of LWCLeads, the production uses U.S. postage stamps honoring African Americans to highlight their cultural contributions through theatre, music, and dance.  Event Details: The production features performances, storytelling, and inspirational programming suitable for all ages. Focus: It highlights African American history,

  • “The Outsiders” by Joliet Drama Guild

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

    S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was only sixteen, choosing to publish under her initials so boys would take her writing seriously. While the story's events are fictional, the emotions, struggles, and relationships reflect real life. The novel (and play) follows Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive Greaser

  • “The Outsiders” by Joliet Drama Guild

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

    S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was only sixteen, choosing to publish under her initials so boys would take her writing seriously. While the story's events are fictional, the emotions, struggles, and relationships reflect real life. The novel (and play) follows Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive Greaser

  • Come Rockabilly with the Skip Grip Band

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

    Enjoy live rockabilly music from the Skip Grip Band. According to a news release, Skip Griparis is a lifelong performer, whose popular Rockabilly Heroes Series features the heroes, hits, humor and history of legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison.  

  • SEASON FINALE! CONCERTS ON THE HILL!

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

    Come enjoy the Season Finale and listen to the sounds of the Joliet Township High School Orchestra, The Joliet Central Band and the Joliet American Legion Band!! Remember to bring your chairs and blankets! We hope to see you there!

  • Concerts on the Hill – Women in Action

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

    Join us for our 50th Season of FREE Concerts on the Hill! Every Thursday June through August join us outside on our hill to see wonderful local talent share their gifts. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets! We hope to see you there!  

  • Concerts on The Hill

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

    Join us for our 50th Season of FREE Concerts on the Hill! Alex Zeich is hosting various artists from the Drunken Donut!! Every Thursday June through August join us outside on our hill to see wonderful local talent share their gifts. Remember to bring your chairs and

  • Joliet Blues Fest

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

    The 7th annual Joliet Blues Festival will be held at the pavilion in beautiful Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park at 201 Jefferson Street on the west side of the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet. FREE PARKING is available on the south side of the park along the river. There

  • Concerts on the Hill – 3rd City Brass Band

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

    Join us for our 50th Season of FREE Concerts on the Hill! Every Thursday June through August join us outside on our hill to see wonderful local talent share their gifts. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets! We hope to see you there!  

  • Concerts on the Hill -Poetry Writers and Song Writers’ Showcase with Uxmar Torres & Tamara Martinez

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

    Enjoy the music of Tamara Martinez and poetry of  poet laureate Uxmar Torres! During his undergraduate years, Uxmar pursued his love for poetry and language, culminating in a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing with a specialization in Poetry. Today, he takes pride in his roles as a

  • Concerts on the Hill: Veterans Night – “Just Us!” and The Joliet American Legion Band

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

     "Just Us" takes the stage at 6:30pm and the JALB follows at approximately 7:30pm. It is also "Veteran's Night" at the Park. We would love to see the hill filled with veterans! In addition to a special tribute to our nation's heroes, veterans who may be interested

  • Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Park

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

    Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Park LIVE MUSIC ON TWO STAGES!!! 1) PAVILION STAGE (main park, north of Jefferson St) 6:30 - 8:00 pm SELECTONES (reggae fusion) 8:30 - 10:00 pm BAND OF LINCOLN (hits of IL musicians) 2) RIVER STAGE (parking lot, south of Jefferson St)

  • “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