MCCD's First Fridays concert series opens with The StingRays June 7

Posted May 30, 2019 11:00 pm

Submitted by McHenry County Conservation District

On June 7, The StingRays will open McHenry County Conservation District's First Fridays Concerts. Courtesy of The StingRays

Sit back and enjoy a summer evening of musical entertainment with The StingRays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, on the back patio of the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.

The StingRays play the greatest music ever written with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. The music, their rapport with the audience, and the famous StingRay moves have made them repeated favorites at events throughout the Midwest. The group loves to interact with the audience through trivia, dance contests, and strolling through the audience. They are sure to have you up dancing and singing along.

Bring a picnic dinner or dessert and a lawn chair and enjoy our intimate outdoor setting under the branches of ancient oaks with stunning views of the outstretched valley.

In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors. No glass containers are allowed. Site closes at 9 p.m.

The next First Friday Concerts will be: Jaik Willis on July 5, Georgia Rae Family Band on Aug. 2, and Fox Crossing Stringband on Sept. 6.

Registration is not required. For more information, call Prairieview Education Center, (815) 479-5779 or visit www.MCCDistrict.org.

On July 5, Jaik Willis, a strumming and drumming one-man band, will perform at McHenry County Conservation District's First Fridays Concerts. Courtesy of Rick Stewart

The Georgia Rae Family Band, featuring fiddle champion Georgia Rae Mussared, right, and her sisters, Quin and Kelly Jo, center, will perform at the McHenry County Conservation District's First Fridays Concert on Aug. 2. Courtesy of Georgia Rae Family Band

Fox Crossing Stringband, a bluegrass group from Chicago, will close McHenry County Conservation District's First Fridays Concerts on Sept. 6. Courtesy of Fox Crossing Stringband

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