Hey Nonny to host gallery of work from music photographer Jim Summaria

Posted September 02, 2021 11:00 pm

Submitted by Jennifer Mitchell

This photo of The Who's Pete Townshend was taken by Jim Summaria in 1975. Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights is hosting a gallery of work from the longtime rock photographer, which kicks off with an art opening happy hour on Friday, Sept. 10. Courtesy of Hey Nonny

In addition to a diverse and impressive lineup of fall concerts, Hey Nonny, the intimate music venue in Arlington Heights, will be hosting a gallery of work from longtime rock photographer Jim Summaria. The event kicks off with an art opening happy hour on Friday, Sept. 10.

Summaria, a lifelong Chicago-area resident, began his career with Chicago rock concert promoter Flip Side Productions at the age of 19. He has photographed virtually every top name in rock music, including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, BB King, Judy Collins, Aerosmith, and many more.

"Our mission is to bring exceptional music to our community," said Hey Nonny co-owner Chip Brooks. "Along with that is sharing the legacy of local music history, and few individuals have had a front-row seat the way Jim Summaria has. We are thrilled to share some of his work at Hey Nonny."

Summaria remains active in capturing photos from concerts, but has also built an award-winning career as a commercial photographer. Many of his finest rock n' roll images have been used in special projects by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy® Awards, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Torquay Museum in England. His book of rock photos, "Classic Rock: Photos from Yesterday and Today," can be found online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Target.

"Our venue offers a great dine-in menu, drink specials, and a wide range of musical acts, so hosting a display of this type extends our brand and provides our clients an even richer experience," said Brooks.

Summaria's show is the third art exhibition at Hey Nonny. Following prior shows by Chicago legend Jon Langford and former Silos frontman Walter Salas-Humara. Summaria's show will remain available for viewing by anyone in Hey Nonny's Bistro room through Oct. 31. No tickets are required and Summaria's photographs are available for sale.

Chicago singer-songwriter Zion Rodman will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 10 during the opening of Summaria's exhibit.

For more details on Jim Summaria, visit jsummaria.wixsite.com/rocknrollphotos.

Hey Nonny is at 10 S. Vail Ave. in Arlington Heights. The music venue hosts live music six days a week featuring the best Chicago and touring acts playing jazz, blues, country, folk, and rock.

Rock photographer Jim Summaria took this photo of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page in 1977. The photo is part of a gallery of work by Summaria on exhibit at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights beginning Sept. 10. Courtesy of Hey Nonny

Photographed by Jim Summaria in 1975, this photo of the Rolling Stones will be included in a gallery exhibit of Summaria's work hosted by Hey Nonny beginning Sept. 10 at the Arlington Heights music venue and bistro. Courtesy of Hey Nonny

This photo of Paul McCartney was taken by Jim Summaria in 1976. Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights is hosting a gallery of work from the longtime rock photographer starting Friday, Sept. 10. Courtesy of Hey Nonny

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