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The Buckinghams on the Miller Lite Sound Stage, Kane County Fair, Sat. July 18th

The Buckinghams take the stage July 18 July 12, 2009 The Buckinghams, one of Chicago's most successful 1960s groups, will perform in concert at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on the Miller Lite Sound Stage at this year's Kane County Fair in St. Charles. These Chicago natives rose to the top of the music charts with their No. 1 hit "Kind of a Drag" and haven't looked back. Playing to sell-out crowds across the nation they entertain with their string of hits. Chart busters like "Don't You Care," "Hey Baby They're Playing Our Song," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and "Susan" make each concert an evening of memories. In the 1960s the band was at the forefront of a musical style that has come full-circle. Today, The Buckinghams blend their original hits with others made popular by Blood Sweat and Tears, Chicago, the Spencer Davis Group, James Brown, Three Dog Night, Billy Joe Royal, and Motown's biggest acts. The Buckinghams Wh

Porterfield Cruisin' Oldies Concert & Car Show, July 17-19

Check out the 7th Annual Porterfield Cruisin Oldies Concert this Friday, July 17th. Location is Green's Green Acres, 6 miles west of Marinette, just off Hwy 64. Enjoy our blast from the past, main stage performances, band jam, Saturday car show & dance contest. Call 715-789-2207 for information/tickets or 715-789-2130 camping. Marinette is the Waterfalls Capital of Wisconsin for the perfect family-friendly vacation, or weekend adventure.javascript:void(0) For more information on the Car Show Registration, where portions of the proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics, visit http://www.porterfieldscruisinoldies.com/carshow.html

Kane County Fair, New and Improved

Budget-friendly Kane County Fair opens July 15 Fairgrounds sport numerous improvements Comments July 12, 2009 By LINDA GIRARDI For the Sun-Times News Group Tens of thousands of visitors are expected again this year to enjoy the 141st running of the Kane County Fair and Festival July 15 to 19 in St. Charles. They will experience a new air-conditioned 50,000 square foot exhibit hall, total blacktopping of the entertainment and eating areas, new and larger areas for exhibitors and new facilities for equestrian competition. New drainage has been installed to handle any inclement weather. Kane County Fair and Festival When: Opens daily at noon, July 15 to 19. Where: The Kane County Fairgrounds are located on Randall Road between routes 64 and 38 in St. Charles. Cost: Daily admission is $5, while children 5 and younger are admitted free. On opening day, Wednesday, July 15, admission is $1. On Thursday, July 16, admission is free from noon to 4 p.m. for seniors 62 and older; also seniors can

The Buckinghams on the Miller Lite Sound Stage, Kane County Fair, Sat. July 18th

The Buckinghams take the stage July 18 Story posted July 12, 2009 The Buckinghams, one of Chicago's most successful 1960s groups, will perform in concert at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on the Miller Lite Sound Stage at this year's Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Story at http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/entertainment/1647225,2_7_AU12_KCFBUCKHM_S1-090712.article These Chicago natives rose to the top of the music charts with their No. 1 hit "Kind of a Drag" and haven't looked back. Playing to sell-out crowds across the nation they entertain with their string of hits. Chart busters like "Don't You Care," "Hey Baby They're Playing Our Song," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and "Susan" make each concert an evening of memories. In the 1960s the band was at the forefront of a musical style that has come full-circle. Today, The Buckinghams blend their original hits with others made popular by Blood Sweat and Tears, Ch