Category Archives: Midway Events
Summer Concerts in Chicago: 2012 Country Club Hills Theatre Concert Series
Located just 15 minutes from our Best Western Midway Hotel in the heart of Chicagoland, the Country Club Hills Theatre is one of Chicago’s most popular outdoor concert venues, that combines stylish, modern architecture with state-of-the-art audio and video technology and offers an intimate concert experience in its 5,000 seat space. Every summer, the theatre puts on a summer concerts in Chicago series with a variety of world-renowned artists and it is always an extremely popular event for guests visiting our Midway Airport Hotel during the summer months. With a variety of different performers in a range of different musical genres, this summer concerts in Chicago series is sure to have something for everyone, and we highly recommend visiting the Country Club Hills Theatre website before coming to town to see if there is a concert playing during your stay that you would like to see.
Upcoming Summer Concerts in Chicago at the Country Club Hills Theatre
There are several great concerts coming up from June to August and they are definitely worth seeing if you’re going to be in town. The upcoming concert schedule includes:
- June 15th & 16th at 7:30 pm– Gladys Knight & D. L. Hughley
- June 23rd at 7:30 pm – George Duke & Stanley Clarke
- July 7th at 7:00pm – Jeffery Osborne
- July 12th at 7:30pm – Ledisi & Eric Benet
- July 14th at 7:30pm – American Idols: Fantasia and Ruben Studdard
- July 29th at 5:30pm – Family Night with the Temptations
- August 3rd at 7:30pm – Boney James & Roy Ayers
- August 5th at 5:00pm – Blues in the Country with Bobby Bland, Lattimore, Willie Clayton
- August 17th at 7:00pm – Old School Hip Hop Show with Salt ‘N’ Pepper, Rakim and Big Daddy Kane
- August 24th at 7:30pm – David Sanborn & Brian Culbertson
- August 31st at 7:30pm – Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest
- September 1st at 7:00pm – KEM
Tickets for the shows range from $15.00 up to $85.00 depending on the artists and the seats chosen. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or through the Country Club Hills Theatre’s website.
Where to stay for summer concerts in Chicago? Our Midway Airport Hotel
For visitors to Chicago who want to take advantage of some of the great concerts listed above, why not consider staying at our Midway Airport hotel? We are conveniently situated just 15 minutes from the Country Club Hills Theatre and many other great Chicago tourist attractions. Our experienced Midway Airport hotel staff can help you get the most out of your vacation so give them a call today!
Celebrate Polish Constitution Day: Great Chicago Events at Toyota Park Bridgeview
Spring has definitely sprung in Chicago, and with the arrival of this great season comes a slew of great outdoor and seasonal Chicago events to keep our many spring-time visitors entertained. Chicago is a multi-cultural city with some great heritage,and one of the best events to celebrate that this May is May Fest at Toyota Park Bridgeview (just 15 minutes from our Best Western Midway hotel) which was created in honor of Polish Constitution Day.
Chicago Events this Spring: Why Visit May Fest at Toyota Park Bridgeview?
This weekend-long festival which runs from May 4th to 6th features live music (including polka, rock and dance genres), traditional polish dancers, carnival rides, and of course, plenty of great traditional polish food and beer! A spin off from the annual Polish Constitution Day Parade, which has taken place in Chicago for over 120 years, the Chicago Polish Constitution Day Celebrations are some of the most popular polish events in Chicago and the nation.
What is the significance of Polish Constitution Day?
The Polish Constitution of 1791 is important to democratic history as it was the second democratic constitution in the world, after the United States, and the first in Europe. It is as important a date to Polish history as July 4th is to Americans. This year is the first that the celebrations will include a festival at Toyota Park and the event organizers hope that all those who normally attend the parade will choose to continue to celebrate later in the day at May Fest.
May Fest Information – Popular Chicago Events
The event is open to the general public and is sure to be fun for the whole family. Staring at 5pm on Friday (and continuing until 11pm) and then from 12pm to 11pm on Saturday and 12pm to 9pm on Sunday, the festival should welcome thousands of enthusiastic Chicago-natives and visitors and is free for children under 12.
For more information on the band schedules, event location and contact information, visit the May Fest website.
Attending Chicago Events at Toyota Bridgeview Park? Stay Nearby at our Best Western Midway Hotel
Our Midway Airport Hotel is conveniently located near both the Midway Airport (for guests in town for a short stay) as well as Toyota Park Bridgeview for visitors who have a bit more time to see some of the great Chicago events that our city has to offer. If you’re coming to town at the beginning of May and you’re looking for something fun to do with the whole family make sure that you give our Midway Airport hotel staff a call to ensure that you get the best rates and accommodations for your visit to Chicago!
Upcoming Chicago Events: Animals, Explosions, Automobiles and Boats!
There are many great events that go on year round near our Best Western Chicago Midway hotel. Due to our Midway Airport Hotel’s convenient location, we’re able to recommend many great Chicago events to our many visitors and guests. The first few months of the New Year are always a busy time in Chicago and the events listed below are just a few of the great events taking place at the many attractions near our Midway Hotel.
Chicago Events in January
The Chicago Boat, Sports and RV Show at McCormick Place
The Chicago Boat Show is on of the most popular Chicago events that takes place every year at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event runs from January 12th – 16th daily and costs $10.00 to attend. Whether you love the outdoors or are just looking for something fun to do with your family for the day, this is a great place to find everything you need for your next adventure including DIY shows, gear, lodges and resorts, and accessories.
Chicago Events in February
The Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
A highlight of the winter tourist season
in Chicago, the Auto Show at McCormick Place is one of the must-see Chicago events for all of our guests staying at our Best Western Chicago Midway Hotel between February 10th and 19th. The show, which first began in 1901, is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto show on the continent.
The Genghis Khan Exhibit at the Field Museum
Great for guests of all ages, this exhibit explores the amazing story of one of the world’s greatest leaders and most terrifying conquerors. The Field Museum is situated just 20 minutes from our Midway Airport Hotel and is full of great exhibits all year round!
Chicago Events in March
MythBusters the Explosive Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry is an extremely popular tourist spot in Chicago and is well-known for its educational, interactive and exciting exhibits and the MythBusters exhibit coming in March is no exception. Beginning on March 15th the exhibit allows to you test popular myths like, “Why does toast always seem to land butter-side down?” as well as watch live demonstrations, explore props from the popular Discovery Channel show and perform hands-on experiments.
Events near Chicago Midway Hotels: Chocolate Around the World
Chocolate is one of the most popular foods in the world, and, an exhibit at the Field Museum in November celebrates the delicious phenomenon. If you’re visiting our Best Western Chicago Midway hotel anytime from November until the New Year we definitely recommend stopping by the exhibit for a tasty and fun time for the whole family.
The museum, which is located just 20 minutes away from our Chicago Midway hotel, walks visitors through several different aspects of chocolate’s history including its origins and how it came to America as well as the different types of chocolate available today. The exhibit which is open from 9:00am – 5:00 pm daily, is suitable for children and adults and features some fun hands-on activities in addition to the factual side of the exhibit including:
- The chocolate challenge: Think you’re a chocolate connoisseur? Test your knowledge with this fun challenge.
- Downloadable kid-friendly chocolate recipes, facts, crossword puzzles and other educational activities.
- Interactive online games like the, “make your own chocolate” interactive manufacturing challenge.
You can buy individual tickets for the event through the Field Museum’s website and if you’re thinking of visiting the exhibit with a group of 10 or more, they have special field museum group discount rates which can make you’re day a little more affordable regardless of how many friends and family you bring with you!
Looking for a Chicago Midway Airport Hotel for your visit to the museum? We are located just 10 minutes from the airport and have all the amenities you need to ensure that your visit to Chicago Midway, no matter how long or short is the best it can be.
