Live music under the summer sky, picnic foods and beverages, Original Rainbow Cones, fireworks bursting among the stars. Enjoy all these summer delights at the Beverly Area Planning Association’s Music Under the Stars family concert Sun., Aug. 2 on the grounds of Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111^th St., Chicago. Gates open at 6 p.m. Presenting Sponsor is Citibank.

 

Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra take the stage at 7 p.m. to perform contemporary, popular, swing, big band and jazz. This popular band has played throughout the United States and abroad, and accompanied a variety of top notch musicians and groups, including Garth Brooks, Louis Bellson, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Michael Bolton, Ray Charles, The Temptations and Manhattan Transfer.  Specializing in the big band sound that gets the audience tapping their toes or heading for the dance floor, the City Lights Orchestra has a repertoire that spans generations.

 

Seating for Music Under the Stars is on the lawn of Morgan Park Academy, one of Chicago's oldest and most beautiful private school campuses. Bring blankets or chairs from home, or rent chairs when you get there, just $1 each from Tents R Us.

 

Picnic style foods and beverages will be available for purchase from Calabria Imports, Original Rainbow Cone, Sweet Escapes and Town Liquor. Jungle Gym will set up a play area for youngsters and a fabulous fireworks display follows the concert.

 

The suggested donation for Music Under the Stars is $15 per person or $25 per family (two adults with children) or $10 for seniors. Obtain tickets through BAPA, 11107 S. Longwood Dr., 773-233-3100, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri., or online any time at www.bapa.org.