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Two Great Concerts Coming to Freedom Hall in Park Forest

Freedom Hall will present Shining Star: Earth Wind and Fire Tribute on Friday, November 15, and Sentimental Journey: the Music of Doris Day on Tuesday, November 12.

Laura Freeman, a Chicago cabaret favorite and Musical Director Beckie Menzie, will perform Sentimental Journey: the Music of Doris Day on November 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Laura Freeman not only sounds like Doris Day, she becomes her…in her voice, her facial expressions and in her heart.

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During Doris Day’s entertainment career, she appeared in 39 films, and recorded more than 650 songs, including “Sentimental Journey”, “Que Sera Sera”, “Secret Love”, “Bewitched”, “A Bushel and a Peck”, “On Moonlight Bay”, “Everybody Loves a Lover”, and many more.

Celebrate the amazing music of Doris Day on Tuesday, November 12 at Freedom Hall. The performance begins at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $13 and available by calling the box office at 708-747-0580.

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On Friday, November 15 Freedom Hall will present Shining Star- Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute. If you like Earth, Wind and Fire, you’ll love this show! Shining Star- Earth Wind & Fire tribute will bring the magical era of the 70’s and 80’s to the stage at Freedom Hall. Shining Star- Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band will sing your favorite love songs including “Reasons”, “That’s the Way of the World”, and “Where Have all the Flowers Gone” to name a few. Then, get ready to dance with classics like “September”, “Boogie Wonderland”, “Shining Star” and “Let’s Groove Tonight”.

Shining Star has eleven talented vocalists and musicians joining forces to present a tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire, and a celebration of musical genres R&B, soul, jazz, pop, rock, funk, disco, and gospel.

Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of your favorite songs with Shining Star: Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute at Freedom Hall on Friday, November 15. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 and available online at http://freedomhall.org or by calling the box office at 708-747-0580.

Freedom Hall is located at 410 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest, Illinois. It’s just minutes away from Route 30 and I-57. For additional information, call Freedom Hall at 708-747-0580 or visit the website at http://freedomhall.org.

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