The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail, in partnership with The Freakeasy-Chicago and the Chicago Park District invite you to a free, sunset event UP on the Bloomingdale Trail. It will feature live music, food vendors, campfire, kids activities and surprise performances at a series of performance nodes on the western end of the Trail from Spaulding Ave. to Ridgeway.

The Sounds of Solstice will feature intimate performance experiences in unique settings on the Bloomingdale Trail, from a serenade in the woods, to a performance atop the Observatory, and surprise performances in-between. Bring a picnic or pick up an early dinner at a food cart and enjoy strolling the trail with your whole family.

WHEN: June 22nd from 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm

WHERE:  On the Bloomingdale Trail between Spaulding and Ridgeway

Line-Up, Performers, Artists and Participants: MUSIC and PERFORMANCE on 2 “STAGES”

• Paul Johnson – Chicago House Music 2 hour set
• Lurrie Bell – Chicago Blues
• Los Pleneros de Don Segundo – Afro-Puerto Rican music
• Trout Circus – Neo Marching Band
• Opera Matic – Immersive Performance Art
• Del Fidelity – Socially Conscious Hip Hop
• From The Start – Live Bluegrass Ensemble
• Steve Gilpin – Live PA
• Sad Songs – Doo-Wop ensemble
• La Caccina – Women’s Choir
• Yeshua – Live PA
• Sirene De Paradis – Tribal Dance
• Tatiana Fonseca – Tribal Dance
• Eric G – Live Visuals
• Gene Kale – Violin Soloist
• Jeffrey Thomas – Guitarist
• Mariachi Alma de Mexico

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Please Note: This is a grassroots event being put on by neighborhood volunteers. If you would like to help please email info@bloomingdaletrail.org.