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* From the LaSalle County Democrats…

It’s Time rich,

Yes, It’s Time To Rock.

It’s the event of the season and it’s right around the corner. Author, playwright and and former Warhol film star, Penny Arcade brings “Longing Lasts Longer” direct from a sold-out run in NYC to LaSalle County exclusively to our October 5, 2019 fundraiser.

This show has played in 28 cities around the world including London, Sydney and Johannesburg. Billed as a rock and roll poetry event, Penny share her views on the state of society, politics and big city life. With seven books and 10 plays to her credit she is a force in contemporary performance art.

Opening the night is guitarist Kevin Kramer followed by the Ladies of Illusion. A blue-carpet, VIP after-party is available for those who would like to meet the artists. The after-party features a special set by rock and roll violinist Casey McGrath. Raffle items include a signed Peter Max “Toulouse Lautrec” print valued at $4000, a Scratch Goods skincare basket valued at $300, a tour from Awesome Ottawa Tours, a Moscow Mule and a Wine Enthusiast basket.

Tickets are available here.

Doors open at 7pm at Deer Park Golf Course in Oglesby, IL. General admission tickets are $40 and include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. VIP tickets, which also include the after-party at Cat’s Eye Wine Bar in Ottawa, IL, are $75. The theme is Rock and Roll Glam so put on your best, blue rock wear!

We look forward to seeing you and thank you for supporting the LaSalle County Democrats. Please share with anyone who may be interested, it’s going to be a memorable night not to be missed.

Kind regards,

John Fisher-Dann

I did not make that up.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 2:26 pm

Comments

  1. In addition to that, the new “Rust Belt” music scene in East Moline (the Quad Cities) is bringing in bands from around the country as they try to become a sort of “Austin City Limits” venue. They’ve been packing the site on the Mississippi River with interesting music that’s attracting lots of young people.

    Comment by Downstate Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 2:43 pm

  2. Genuinely impressed. Hope it’s a success. Expect it will be.

    Comment by Moe Berg Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 2:48 pm

  3. I should be there, looking forward to it.

    Comment by Seats Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 2:51 pm

  4. ===I should be there===

    I checked my calendar and have a scheduling conflict.

    Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 2:56 pm

  5. I’m jealous.

    I’ve lost count of how many rubber chicken dinner and wine with cheese-on-a-Ritz-cracker political fundraisers I have endured throughout the years. I hope the LaSalle County Democrats lead the way in modern fundraising.

    I’m truly jealous.

    Comment by Bourbon Street Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 2:59 pm

  6. Rick Miller has been waiting perhaps 2 years to squeeze in the word “stodgy.”

    Comment by germ x Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 3:29 pm

  7. Their website won’t transfer you when you click on the Fundraiser Event for info and purchase of tix.

    Comment by DE Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 3:37 pm

  8. By what geographic measure is LaSalle County downstate?

    Comment by Ben’s Mom Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 3:44 pm

  9. LaSalle County is not downstate.

    Comment by Professor Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 3:51 pm

  10. ===LaSalle County is not downstate===

    It ain’t a suburb and it ain’t Chicago. Three choices here.

    Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 3:53 pm

  11. That’s pretty cosmo. I hope it’s a good time.

    Comment by James Knell Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 4:08 pm

  12. Top it off with burgers and beer at Berta’s in Ottawa and now we are talking!!

    Comment by FDR DEMOCRAT Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 4:19 pm

  13. FDR DEMOCRAT. No Berta’s you have to go with Tangled Roots Lone Buffalo after the Governor referenced it by name in his acceptance speech.

    Although, I’ve never had a Berta’s burger, worth trying?

    Comment by Seats Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 4:26 pm

  14. Spanning the 4 corners of the globe: London, Sydney, Johannesburg, and Oglesby.

    Comment by SAP Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 4:49 pm

  15. Exurban

    Comment by Not a Billionaire Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 9:26 pm

  16. It’s classed as a metropolitan area by the census. But I consider 39 and 80 to be exurban Chicago. LaSalle is in the Chicago media market though it’s so in the middle it picks up it 3 neighboring markets.

    Comment by Not a Billionaire Wednesday, Sep 25, 19 @ 9:33 pm

  17. Quincy’s actually downstate.

    I’d love to see something like in stodgy Quincy.

    Comment by bobbychapelle Thursday, Sep 26, 19 @ 5:35 am

  18. Next year: Downton Abbey

    Comment by My Lady Thursday, Sep 26, 19 @ 6:31 am

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