The Elgin Walkabout

Back on July 6th, I wrote this post about the virtues of having the fireworks downtown, the question of just what is happening downtown and suggestions to weave art in and amongst the shops to get people on the sidewalks.

A couple weeks ago, Mike and I finally did have that Burns Malt at Al’s (YUM!!!), then we decided to walk it off and window shop in the downtown area. Several shops and offices had flyers in the window and much to my delight was a flyer on The Elgin Walkabout and Alley of Art……YAY!!! This is exactly what I had in mind when I wrote that post.

The Elgin Walkabout is a series of street plays to be held at various locations in the downtown area on 3 Saturdays in August. August 16th, 23rd and 30th. The event is a unique theater experience designed to entertain and get Elginites out on those downtown sidewalks. After the walkabout, guests are invited to head over to DuPage Court, next to Al’s Café for the Alley of Art, an exhibition of works from various artists. Hours for the Alley of Art are 1-4PM

The tickets for the theater experience are $12.00 and a group will depart the starting point at 164 Division, beginning at noon, every 15 minutes as a guide leads them from one venue to another, to see short plays performed. For reservations, please call (847) 841-1713. And please make sure to find out more about this sure to be fantastic event by reading The Elgin Walkabout Blog. It’s an interesting read and has all the information you need to get excited about getting out and about downtown Elgin this summer.