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Buddy Guy Tribute Concert and Award Presentation
Featuring Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt A Whirl Band

When: Sunday 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Pay tribute to Chicago’s own blues legend when Buddy Guy receives the first Great Performer of Illinois award. Honor this five-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee who Eric Clapton considers “by far and without doubt the greatest guitarist alive today” at a special concert with headliner Jimmie Vaughan.

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SkAndalo Musical

When: Friday 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Wrigley Square Stage

Everyone dances when Skándalo Musical takes the stage with its hot and sassy Duranguense—an upbeat Mexican dance genre with a country twist. Catch the Durango fever taking the nation by storm when this popular group from Aurora opens the weekend festivities.

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Great Performers of Illinois in Millennium Park presents over 90 performers from across the state. To learn more, select the name of an artist from the drop down menu on the right.

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City of Chicago Richard M. Daley, Mayor; Department of Cultural Affairs, Lois Weisberg, Commissioner Illinois Arts Council: An Agency of the State of Illinois Illinois. Mile After Magnificent Mile