Lil' Ed Brings Out Crowd to Rooftop Concert at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

It was a beautiful summer night when took the stage at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. And maybe that contributed to the 194 people who bought tickets to the concert.

The show was the second in a series of four that are part of . Although the series is not a fundraiser, the proceeds from the series goes to the museum's education department and exhibits.

Mike Brick, Joliet Area Historical Museum Development Director, said the educational programs include field trips, kids programming events and the JAHM booth at

The rooftop series also helps to keep the light up the holidays event free.

The remaining two rooftop concerts are on Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. Shindig a 60s-themed band, plays Aug. 9. Nova Soul Quartet, a jazz/funk/dance band plays Sept. 13.

For more information, or to buy tickets, call 815-723-5201, Ext. 222