Know Before You Go: Rick Springfield Ready To Rock In New Lenox

NEW LENOX, IL — Rick Springfield will take to the stage in New Lenox Friday, June 27—the third show in the Village of New Lenox's Summer Concert series.

The "I Want My 80s Tour"—featuring the "Jessie's Girl" crooner Rick Springfield, along with John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young—will roll into the New Lenox Commons, 101 Veterans Parkway. Each artist will play a full set, with Rick Springfield's closing out the night.

A Grammy winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums, Springfield is known for his Top 40 hits “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” "I've Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch."

This show is followed up by Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out on July 19, and Queen tribute band Killer Queen on July 26. Then on Aug. 16, multi-platinum recording artist and Emmy Award winner Andy Grammer will play, with hits such as "Honey, I’m Good," "Keep Your Head Up," and many more. Tickets remain for all shows.

Must-know times for June 27:

• 5 p.m.: Shuttle service begins
• 5:30 p.m.: Gates open
• 6:30 p.m.: Paul Young
• 7 p.m.: Wang Chung
• 7:45 p.m.: John Waite
• 8:50 p.m.: Rick Springfield

Parking

Limited parking is available at the Village Hall south lot (1 Veterans Parkway), the New Lenox Public Library (120 Veterans Parkway), Old Plank Trail Community Bank (280 Veterans Parkway), and Trinity Services (301 Veterans Parkway).

Additional free parking is available at the Route 30 Metra station, located at 201 N. Prairie in New Lenox. Access to the venue is provided via a free shuttle service that runs continuously throughout the event. Shuttles drop off in the Village Commons at the corner of Veterans Parkway and Gear, near Gate 1.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available at the New Lenox Police Department's administrative lot, located to the southeast of the building. Patrons then have the option of being transported to the concert entry gate via golf cart. Limited accessible parking spaces are also available in the Village Hall south lot and the New Lenox Public Library lot.

Entrances

There are two entrances to the Performing Arts Pavilion. The first (Gate 1) is located at Veterans Parkway and Gear, near the front of the Village Hall. The other entrance (Gate 3) is located in front of the New Lenox Police Department.

Gate 3 offers an accessible entrance, providing a separate, designated entry for those who need assistance to their seat. This is the closest entry to the accessible parking as well as being the closest entry to the venue's designated accessible seating, which is located in front of the concession stand and is accessible via sidewalk.

Location

The Performing Arts Pavilion is located at 101 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. From Interstate 80, exit at Route 30 and head east. Approximately one mile down, turn right onto Veterans Parkway.All seating at the Performing Arts Pavilion is general admission lawn seating. Accessible seating is reserved in front of the concession stand and features a flat, concrete surface that can be accessed via sidewalk.

What To Leave At Home

The following items are prohibited: video/audio recording devices, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses, pets (excluding service animals), outside food or beverages, tables, wagons, and umbrellas. Small, empty, soft-sided/collapsible coolers are permitted. All bags are subject to search. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted.

Reminders

The show is rain or shine, and once you leave, you can't come back. Children ages 8 and under are admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult. Smoking is prohibited.

Food and Drink

Food and beverages, including alcohol, will be available for sale at the show. Patrons must be at least 21 years of age to purchase alcohol. Drink tickets, which are available for sale on site for $5, must be used for all alcohol purchases (one ticket = one beverage). Drink ticket sales are cash only, and an ATM is available on site. Drink tickets are only valid at the concert at which they are purchased.

Vendors include:

• Arrowhead Ale's Brewing Company
• Auntie Anne's
• Beggar's Pizza
• Creamery
• Drew's Dogs
• Firewater BBQ N Brew of New Lenox, Inc.
• Grounded Coffee Bar
• Joey's Red Hots
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
• Rosati's Pizza
• Smokin' Z BBQ
• Tom Kelly's Chophouse & Pub