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By Prescott Carlson, About.com

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Taste of Chicago Schedule 2008 Day 1 - June 27, 2008

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Notes:

  • All concerts and events are free are charge.
  • There is limited seating for the concerts at Petrillo Music Shell. Tickets are not required -- it's general admission on a first come, first serve basis and opens 30 minutes before showtime so it's best to line up early.
  • The Petrillo Music Shell has a "Jumbotron", so sitting in the lawn is not a bad option -- you are allowed to bring chairs.
  • Dogs are not allowed at the Taste of Chicago

Petrillo Music Shell

5:30 p.m. - Chaka Kahn and Angie Stone

Dominick's Cooking Corner Stage

11:00 a.m. - Kocoa Scott-Winbush, Kocoa's Kitchen
Noon - Cynda Paris, Cirque du Soleil
1:00 p.m. - Jimmy Bannos, Heaven on Seven
2:00-4:00 p.m. - George F. Reisch, Anheuser-Busch "Cooking With Beer"
4:00 p.m. - David Ross, Frontier at Lake Lawn Resort
5:00 p.m. - Joseph Doppes, Bistrot Margot

Taste Stage

10:45 a.m. - Kooza from Cirque du Soleil
12 p.m. - Ac Rock
1:30 p.m. - Instant Karma
3:00 p.m - Liz Mandeville
4:30 p.m. - Shauwn Knight
6:00 p.m. - Lisa Rene Band
7:30 p.m. - KCR Ensemble

Fun Time Stage - Family Entertainment

11:30 a.m. - CircEsteem
12:45 p.m. - Clayton Productions presents Fame & Celebrate
2:00 p.m. - Mama Edie, The Storyteller
2:30 p.m. - St. Ailbe Children's Choir
3:30 p.m. - A Spiritual Journey Percussion Ensemble
4:30 p.m. - Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies
5:30 p.m. - The Happiness Club

Family Village

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Space science activities with the Adler Planetarium
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Chicago Public Library's Children's Summer Reading Program
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Face painting, crafts, bubbles, mask making, puppet making, & activities
11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Green Activities for Kids!
Noon-5:00 p.m. - Jumping Jack Inflatable
3:00-6:00 p.m. - Traditional Latin American Mask Making
5:00 p.m. - Decorate a slice of Eli's Cheesecake (12 years & under, supplies limited)

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