| The following programs are sponsored by the Schaumburg Township District Library, unless otherwise noted. Rain dates for some programs are listed. For more information, call (847) 985-4000 for library programs or (847) 490-7020 for park district programs. |
| Summer Programs in Town Square |
| American English |
| Monday, June 2 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| Hear songs covering the career of The Beatles from 1963-1970 with precise attention to detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects. Rain date: June 5. |
| Marimbamania! |
| Wednesday, June 4 |
7-7:45 p.m. |
| Marimbaman David Hall shares music from around the world performed on authentic marimbas and xylophones. |
| Yorkville Big Band |
| Monday, June 9 |
6:45-8:30 p.m. |
| Under the direction of Rick Falato, this band plays a repertoire of tunes from the 40s and 50s with modern arrangements of the famous big bands. Vocalist: Leslie Beukelman. Rain date: June 12. |
| Ac Rock |
| Tuesday, June 10 |
7-7:45 p.m. |
| This talented quartet of a capella singers returns for the fourth year to present a musical overview of rock ‘n roll. |
| Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band |
| Monday, June 16 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| This high energy Dixieland Jazz band has a style that appeals to all ages, presented in an entertaining fashion with vocals and audience interaction. Vocalist: Ann Stewart. Rain date: June 19. |
| Battle of the Bands |
| Tuesday, June 17 |
6-9 p.m. |
| Back by popular demand, the Battle of the Bands returns to rock Town Square! All teens are welcome to this second annual event! |
| Mother Goose Comedy Review - Street Theatre |
| Wednesday, June 18 |
7-8 p.m. |
| Mother Goose, now retired, receives letters from children wanting to know how she got the ideas for her nursery rhymes. Assisted by Sydney, the stage manager, she shows the children how she might have gotten those nursery rhyme ideas in nine fun-filled comedy sketches. Sponsored by the Schaumburg Park District. |
| Ed Coward Band |
| Monday, June 23 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| The Ed Coward Band presents Yesternow, featuring jazz, blues, rhythm & blues, pop and rock from the 20s to the 90s. Vocalist: Frieda Lee. Rain date: June 25. |
| Swing Time! |
| Tuesday, June 24 |
7-7:45 p.m. |
| This lively American dance and music history presentation includes impressive demonstrations. |
| Las Guitarras de Espana/The Guitars of Spain |
| Monday, June 30 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| Las Guitarras de Espana’s style is flamenco with a mix of Latin, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and African, making for a lively, unusual performance. Rain date: July 2. |
| The Rope Warrior |
| Tuesday, July 1 |
7-7:45 p.m. |
| The Rope Warrior returns to present a show featuring impressive jump rope tricks and routines with audience participation. |
| Steve Cooper Orchestra |
| Monday, July 7 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| Come and hear the arrangements of Eddy Howard, Sammy Kaye, Lawrence Welk, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, as well as a tribute to New Orleans. Vocalist: Mary Kalfas. Rain date: July 10. |
| Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Street Theatre |
| Wednesday, July 9 |
7-8 p.m. |
| Poor Alexander is having the worst day of his life, which includes gum in his hair, no dessert in his lunchbox and worst of all, kissing on TV! Sponsored by the Schaumburg Park District. |
| Teddy Lee Orchestra |
| Monday, July 14 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| Hit tunes of the big band era, show tunes and popular songs of the great American song writers are part of the Teddy Lee tradition. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, this band provides a variety of listening and dancing enjoyment. Vocalist: Peter Oprisko. Rain date: July 17. |
| Color My World |
| Tuesday, July 15 |
7-7:45 p.m. |
| Paddy Lynn leads an evening of storyacting with props and plenty of audience participation. |
| Spring Valley Concert Band |
| Wednesday, July 16 |
7-8 p.m. |
| Schaumburg's first adult community concert band, directed by John M. Snow, returns for its tenth year with a repertoire including show tunes, patriotic tributes and jazz and classical overtures. |
| Family Ice Cream Social |
| Friday, July 18 |
6-8:30 p.m. |
| Enjoy ice cream and performances by the Dance Troupe and "The Juke Box Band." Sponsored by the Schaumburg Park District. |
| Maxwell Street Klezmer Band |
| Monday, July 21 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| This show will consist of original klezmer-classical compositions, dances and humor, keeping the audience engaged as the constant variety of tempos and moods are spiced with entertaining commentary. Rain date: July 22. |
| Fractured Classics - Street Theatre |
| Wednesday, July 23 |
7-8 p.m. |
| The cast of Street Theatre share their favorite children's fables and stories. Children of all ages will enjoy the twists and turns these classics will take! Sponsored by the Schaumburg Park District. |
| Limited Edition Big Band |
| Monday, July, 28 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| Under the direction of Dick Gulbrandsen, this group joins us with an extensive musical selection of big band, swing, jazz and dance arrangements. Vocalist: Julie Creighton. Rain date: July 30. |
| John Burnett Swing Orchestra |
| Monday, Aug. 4 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| This orchestra specializes in all 40's style big band swing, keeping alive the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and others. The orchestra will also perform current big band jazz and vocal ballads. Vocalist: Frieda Lee. Rain date: Aug. 7. |
| Chicago Community Chorus |
| Wednesday, Aug. 6 |
7-8 p.m. |
| The chorus performs a wide repertoire, including choral literature by the great composers from the fifteenth century to the present, spirituals, gospel music, jazz, folk music and show tunes. |
| Schaumburg Jazz Ensemble |
| Monday, Aug. 11 |
6:45-8:15 p.m. |
| Come and hear the music of Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others performed by Larry Bemben’s high-energy, 16-piece orchestra. Vocalist: Melanie. Rain date: Aug. 14. |
