Budget-friendly fun: Irish dancing, Reid gets jazzy

Posted March 12, 2015 6:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

The McNulty Irish Dancers get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a free performance in downtown Long Grove. courtesy of Barbara McNulty

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McNulty Irish Dancers

The McNulty Irish Dancers set the mood for St. Patrick's Day (a few days early) when they perform at the Paddy's on the Square Irish shop at 228 Robert Parker Coffin Road in downtown Long Grove. Free. (847) 634-0339 or visitlonggrove.com. 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14

African Children's Choir

The African Children's Choir performs traditional African songs, featuring well-known children's songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites, and dances at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. The group performed for England's Queen Elizabeth II at her diamond jubilee celebration and has performed with artists including Paul McCartney, Keith Urban and Mariah Carey. Free; donations accepted to support the choir's programs. (815) 459-2690 or africanchildrenschoir.com. 7 p.m. Friday, March 13

'Little Patch of Heaven'

The sixth annual musical “Little Patch of Heaven Radio Show” is more than just a revue. It's designed to be an old-time radio show, with spoofs about the town of Wheaton, musical commercials and more starring The Musical Moms. See it at College Church, 332 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton. Free admission; donations are welcome and will benefit the Stars Family Services organization, a group that assists intellectually disabled adults. (630) 206-0243 or starsfamilyservices.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14

$15 and under

Celebrating women

The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park marks Women's History Month with exhibits and activities focusing on the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Guests can make suffragette sashes and pins and view a display about Ruth Hanna McCormick, Robert McCormick's sister-in-law and an advocate for women's suffrage rights. Cantigny Park is at 1S151 S. Winfield Road, Wheaton. Free admission with paid $5 parking. cantigny.org. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14

Infinity rocks

Local classic rock tribute band Infinity performs songs from legendary bands including Journey at H.O.M.E. Bar (House of Music and Entertainment), 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. The Jak Tripper band also performs. $7. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 14

Rufus Reid

Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Rufus Reid performs jazz and more with the College of Lake County's Monday Night Jazz Ensemble at the 38th Annual Guest Artist Concert in the James Lumber Center, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets cost $7-$8; free for 18 and younger. clcillinois.edu. 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15

The African Children's Choir performs a free concert in Crystal Lake. Courtesy of Lynne Dobson

Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Rufus Reid performs with the College of Lake County's Monday Night Jazz Ensemble. Courtesy of Jimmy Katz

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