Lt. Dan Band to do McHenry PADS concert

Back by popular demand, "CSI: NY" actor Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band will perform benefit concert for PADS in February.

Three years ago, Sinise, best known for his role as Lt. Dan in the Academy Award best picture "Forrest Gump," performed in front of a sold-out crowd to help raise awareness and funds for McHenry County PADS homeless program. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Raue Center, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band plays cover tunes from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. They are a real crowd pleaser and they interact with the audience. Ticket prices range from $40 to $75. Separate meet and greet after show party tickets are available which include: meeting Gary Sinse, autograph and photo, limited beverages and hors d'oeuvres only 50 tickets available for $50 each. To get your concert tickets, call or order tickets online through the Raue Center at (815) 356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

Take a chance to win a 61-inch Samsung DLP HDTV model # SAMHL61A750 raffle will also be held only 750 tickets will be sold. Raffle ticket prices are $20 per/ticket or three for $50 and can be purchased online at: www.pioneercenter.org or www.mchenrycountypads.com or by calling Barb Swanson at (815) 759-7144.

You must be 18 years old to enter. No purchase necessary to enter. The winner need not be present to win.

The sponsors include: Sage Products Inc.; 1st Midwest Bank; ServicePrinting; Mailways; Crystal Lake Bank & Trust; Gloria Jensen Agent-First Prudential Realty; Home State Bank; TWOS Sales-St. Joseph Home Sale Practice; Spring Grove Horse Show; and Advocate Good Shepard Health Care.