Flat Cats to perform jazz, blues in Hoffman Estates

The Hoffman Estates Arts Commission and the Hoffman Estates Park District welcome The Flat Cats at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, as the seventh show in the "Summer Sounds on the Green" concert series.

The Flat Cats, a six-piece band, performs a range of vintage and modern jazz and blues music, as well as contemporary and timeless standards.

The musicians have years of performing, arranging, and composing experience and have played many shows in Chicagoland, including Navy Pier, Grant Park and the Arcada Theatre.

All performances take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, across the street from the Sears Centre Arena, off Route 72 in the Poplar Creek at 59/90 "Entertainment District."

Admission is free. Bring a blanket and picnic to the amphitheater. If you are bringing a picnic, do not bring glass bottles, glasses or glass containers for the safety of barefoot patrons.

Levy Restaurants will be selling a variety of food, including pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos and gluten-free snacks at the concession stand. Beer, wine and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase.

For information, including directions and parking details, call (847) 252-5448 or visit www.hoffmanestatesarts.com.