NORTHWEST HERALD Section B Friday, July 19, IMS Pag« 3 Entertainment r Buddy Rich Drummer Rich shows his talent to Woodstock fans Bv^faifeBnia. Herald staff writer WOODSTOCK - Opera House Director Doug Rankin said the Buddy Rich concert at the Woodstock Opera House last Saturday was partly an experiment to see if patrons would be willing to pay the $12 to $16 price to see quality entertainment. Judging by the audience's enthusiastic response, the experiment was an unqualified success. It was a time to kick back and swing when Rich, one of the jazz world's great jazz drummers and his band blasted through a 90-minute set at the opera house. Rich's performance, sponsored by WoodFest, drew about 340 eager jazz fans who wasted no time setting the rambunctious mood that continued through his performance. As Rich took the stage, the crowd began shouting requests and asking questions of the jazz legend. Rich, appearing surprised at the audience's enthusiasm, searched for a response. Finally, someone yelled "go for it," and thats all the motivation the band needed. One might have expected a drum barrage from a man who is known to have drummed most all comers under the table, but Rich is a team player, allowing ample opportunity for his 15-member band to show their stuff. The band was at its best when it was swinging with the full ensemble. On "Burdito," tenor saxaphonist Steve Markus took off with a rousing solo, flying through scales that illicited rousing applause. The band did slow things down periodically. Pianist Bill Cunliffe was featured on several songs, in combo with the bassist, Rich, and on a few solos. The opera house crowd refused to be merely entertained, they had to be part of the entertainment. Each number and solo resulted in screams and whistles of approval. One woman in the audience asked Rich to play for an ice cream social in town. Rich, not understanding the comment, wasn't going to let it slip by. During intermission, he sent one of his "people" to the local Dairy Queen and presented the woman with a box full of ice cream to snack on during the second set. < Rich closed the first set with Duke Ellington's "Cottontail" and featured original nutiwiurt Jroitn an upcoming album during the second set. One particularly pleasing number featured Paul Phillips on flugal horn on the song "Matador." Rich controls his band like a father-figure, chiding band members for making a virtually unnoticed mistake. Rich looks like he could be the father - or even the grandfather - of his young band, made up of musicians from around the U.S. The youngest member of the band is only 22 years old. Rich only cut loose on the drum kit for short fills during most of the songs, but for the finale, he gave a five-minute solo that featured a silky- smooth, minute-long drum roll. It's been a long time since any opera house crowd has been so enthusiastic. Rich's set ended with a standing ovation. The music may have been the catalyst, but it was the crowd that made the evening memorable. McHenry Fiesta Day highlights Sunday, July 21 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Food Fiesta Day with continuous entertain ment. All at Petersen Park. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Car Show. 9 a.m. to ?, Family Activities and Kiddie Rides. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Stage Entertainment: "Musical Worx," "Deluxury," "Midnight Jazz," "Fist 'N Pistol Gun Fights." Noon to 8 p.m., Food Fiesta, 12 fabulous food booths. Noon to ?., Canoe Races. Tuesday, July 23 Pearl Street Park Night 6:15 p.m., McHenry River Run -- start at Pearl Street Park; finish line at Riverside Drive Park. 6:30 p.m., "Name That Tune," for seniors. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., "Beef Freund & Fireball 8" playing. 7 p.m., Fiesta Days Bingo Bash (to benefit Crime Stoppers), VFW Hall, E. Route 120. Thursday, July 25 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Concert in the Park, Peterson Park. (If rain, indoors at Parkland School.) 7 p.m., "Name That Tune," Round No. 1, Peterson Park. Friday, July 26 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Indoor Sidewalk Sales, all over town. 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Theme Night: "Let Us Entertain You," Petersen Park. 6 p.m., Bed Races registration. 6:30 p.m., Bed Races start. 7:30 p.m., "Name That Tune," Round No. 2. 8:30p.m., Music by "Trilogy." Saturday, July 27 FREE shuttle service all day. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Outdoor Sidewalk Sales, all over town. 9:30a.m. to 4 p.m., fifth annual "Art in the Park," Pearl Street Park. 7 p.m. to midnight, Banjo Beer Night, Petersen Park. 7 p.m., "Name That Tune," Round No. 3. 8 p.m., "Red Rose Ragtime Band" playing. Sunday, Afly 28* 11 a.m. till sellout, Jaycees Chicken Dinner, Pearl Street Park. 2 p.m., Grand Finale Parade. Noon to 6 p.m., continuous entertainment at Pearl Street Park. Noon, "Name that Tune," final round. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., "The Fabulous V.I.P.'s" playing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,"The Fabulous V.I.P.'s" playing After parade, Parade Awards. Train museum offers nostalgia The "Clang, Clang" of a trolley, the smell of hot oil and coal smoke from from a steamer, and the motor "whir" of a street car. These common events are now on ly memories." Or are they? A Visit to the Il linois Railway Museum any day this summer might find a steam train loading at the 1851 depot while a "competing" electric stands by. The electric could be a service to the depot may be a Chicago Aurora and Elgin ex press. Streetcar service to the depot may be a Chicago "Red Rocket" or "Green Hornet." A wooden "L" train from the turn of the century could be waiting at the elevated station. The museum is a popular at traction for groups and families who wish to combine education, recreation and a day in the coun try. As an added attraction, on Sun d a y , J u l y 2 8 , 4 0 v i n t a g e O l d s m o b i l e a n d P o n t i a c automobiles will be displayed. To demonstrate the contrasting transportation technologies pro duced by General Motors Cor poration, one of the Museum's five G.M. diesel locomotives will be operated. Aug. 4 to 11 is Steam Week as each day a 105-ton, 1918 steam locomotive is in operation. Originally built for Russia but never shipped after WWI, this locomotive was returned to ser vice in 1972 after three years and 13,00 hours of restoration by museum volunteers. The steam train will leave from the station each hour starting a noon. The museum is open daily until Labor Day, weekends through September, and Sundays through October. The 56-acre grounds open at 10 a.m., and vistors are welcome to explore the collection, which includes more than 200 cars and locomotives. A varied admis sion (more when diesels and steam operate due to fuel costs) entitles visitors to unlimited rides on the three-mile mainline and the one-mile trolley loop. A bookstore, gift shop refreshment stand and picnic areas are located on the museum grounds. U p c o m i n g e v e n t s i n c l u d e Railfan weekend, Aug 31 to Sept. 2, and Member's Weekend (public invited), Oct. 5 to 6. Both dates will feature a railroad spectacular when a multitude of steam, diesel a n d e l e c t r i c e q u i p m e n t w i l l operate. * The Illinois Railway Museum is located in Union, six miles nor thwest of the US-20 Marengo exit of the 1-90 Northwest Tollway. ~ • N 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Y/ \ STUDIO ONE VIDEO inc i i i i i i i i i r 3106W. ROUTE 120 CIRCLE BUILDING McHENRY, ILLINOIS CAPTURE THE MOMENT... FOR TODAY, TOMORROW & ALWAY S! WE'LL VIDEOTAPE YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL EVENT. AS LOW AS $17500 CALL (815)385-0252 l A I BIG SCREEN T.V. INCLUDING SP0RTSVISI0N (REQUESTS) ANY BASEBALL TEAMS IN UNIFORM RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON PITCHERS OF BEER! COMING JULY 20! CANDLELIGHT BOWL WIN •FREE GAMES! •DRINKS •MONEY STILL OPENINGS ALL SUMMER! 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PEARL STREET PARK NIGHT Featuring: Beef Freund & the Fireball 8 . . . 7 G O p.m. -10 p.m. FIESTA DAYS DINGO DASH at VFW (on Route 120 east of river) 7 p.m. for the benefit of McHenry Area Crime Stoppers TEEN NIGHT At Petersen Park Featuring: ' Jimmy Mac" • DJ 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. CONCERT IN THE PARK At Petersen Park (If rain, inside Parkland School) ... 8:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Featuring: "McHenry City Stage Band" & Maureen Serritella INSIDE SIDEWALK SALES (All Over Town) 9 a.m. -9 p.m. ~ THEME NIGHT "Let Ut Entertain You" At Petersen Park 6 p.m. -11:30 p.m. -- Bed Races 6 p.m. registration 6:30 p.m. start time -- "Trilogy" on stage 8:30 p.m. OUTSIDE SIDEWALK SALES (All Over Town) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5th ANNUAL "ART IN THE PARK" At Pearl Street Park 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE Shuttle Service ALL DAY BANJO BEER NIGHT At Petersen Park 7 p.m. • Midnight Featuring: "Red Rose Ragtime Band" GRAND FINALE DAY JAYCEES CHICKEN DINNER At Pearl Street Park 1100 a.m. till Sold Out GRAND FINALE PARADE 2 p.m CONTINUOUS ENTERTAINMENT At Pearl Street Park Noon - 6:00 p.m Featuring: "The Fabulous V.I.P.'s For complete listing of all events and details, send $1.°° for your FIESTA DAYS GUIDE to: McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. 1257 No. Green St.. 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