Get lunch at new Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays
Ravinia District of Highland Park has announced the food truck and music lineup for its new summer event series, Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays.
The public is invited to enjoy a variety of food and drinks from more than a dozen food trucks and local restaurants while listening to live outdoor musical performances from 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursdays, June 1 through Sept. 14, on Dean Avenue, between Roger Williams and St. Johns avenues in Highland Park, and in Jens Jensen Park, across from the Ravinia Metra Station. Free parking is available.
An array of food trucks will line Dean Avenue, offering a variety of food, including options from Beaver's Coffee and Donuts, Da Lobsta, The Fat Shallot, La Cocinita, Loop Juice, Louie B Fresh Mobile Kitchen, Mike's Revenge, Wheely's Café, Yum Dum, and others, as well as two fashion trucks, Deliciously Shoes and North and Hudson.
Abigail's and Ravinia Brewery will also be on hand serving a selection of creative cocktails, wine and craft beer in Jens Jensen Park.
Live musical performances will be staged in the center of Jens Jensen Park, sponsored by Highland Park Community Foundation, Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners and Life Rhythms.
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Food Truck Fridays
Ravinia District of Highland Park's Food Truck Thursdays will run from 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursdays, June 1 through Sept. 14, on Dean Avenue and in Jens Jensen Park in Highland Park. The scheduled musical lineup is as follows"
June 1
5-8:30 p.m. Bowmanville, swing tunes
June 8
5-6:30 p.m. Max Subar, songs of Midwestern roots
7-8:30 p.m. Radio Free Honduras, features Latin pop tunes including leader's song "Sopa de Caracol" which was the No. 1 Billboard Top Latin Songs hit in 1992
June 15
5-6:30 p.m. Elijah Palnik, one-man band
7-8:30 p.m. Campeau & Craig, bluegrass folk music
June 22
5-8:30 p.m. Spare Parts, blend of original funk-jazz music
June 29
5-8:30 p.m. Jared Rabin Band, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, and producer from Chicago
July 6
5-6:30 p.m. We Are The Northern Lights, indie folk-pop with soul
7-8:30 p.m. Matt Feddermann, with a sound reminiscent of early Tom Petty, The Beatles, Rhett Miller and Dawes
July 13
5-8:30 p.m. Jake Sanders, hot jazz music
July 20
5-6:30 p.m. The Ravinia Ramblers, features the original songs of Jason Berger and crowd pleasing covers
7-8:30 p.m. Johnny Martinez Band, Latin folk rock
July 27
5-6:30 p.m. David Hawkins, singing songs that are both tough and gentle
7-8:30 p.m. Don Stiernberg, playing a collection of jazz tunes
Aug. 3
5-8 p.m. L.J. Slavin & Jeff Trudell, award-winning multi-instrumentalist experienced in a variety of styles
Aug. 10
5-8 p.m. Pat McKillen, powerful and passionate pop, rock, and folk performance
Aug. 17
5-8 p.m. The Handsome Devil's Trio, hot jazz
Aug. 24
5-6 p.m. David Dallison, a wide ranging to interest an array of ages and tastes
6:30-8 p.m. Christ Walz, combines his joy of performing with a respect for America's musical history
Aug. 31
5-6 p.m. Ben Tatar & The Tatar Tots, fun family-friendly music for young audiences
6:30-8 p.m. Off The Wagon, Texas swing, Brazilian jazz, country, rock 'n' roll, and funk tunes
Sept. 7
5-7:30 p.m. Steve Gibons Trio, Gypsy jazz
Sept. 14
5-7:30 p.m. Pony Town, plays old-time songs from around the world