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Last Chance To Catch A Summer Concert At The Hegeler Carus Mansion

Band Big Uproar to close out this socially distant outdoor concert series

By Ryan SearlSept. 18, 2020

Every Summer, the lawn in front of the palatial Hegeler Carus Mansion, conveniently located near I-80 and I-39 in LaSalle, is transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor music venue! Friday, September 18th, is your last chance to soak in one of these terrific social distance friendly outdoor concerts.

This mansion museum, a proud National Historic Landmark, has entertained 1000’s of guests with their family friendly open-air concerts over the years. 
After taking a several month sabbatical to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the 2020 concert series resumed in June with a line-up of terrific concerts spanning many genres. Now's your last chance to catch a show before they close out the Summer season. A battery of careful social distancing protocol has been put in place, to ensure you have a safe outing at the Hegeler Carus Mansion!

This mansion museum, a proud National Historic Landmark, has entertained 1000’s of guests with their family friendly open-air concerts over the years.

After taking a several month sabbatical to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the 2020 concert series resumed in June with a line-up of terrific concerts spanning many genres. Now's your last chance to catch a show before they close out the Summer season. A battery of careful social distancing protocol has been put in place, to ensure you have a safe outing at the Hegeler Carus Mansion!

Guests have first come, first serve choice of 8' spray painted circles, spread 6' apart from each other across the mansion's lawn. Only small groups of people will be permitted in each circle, with a maximum of 10 people being allowed inside. 
The use of face masks will be required when outside of your circle, and everyone will also receive hand sanitizer on their way through the gate. These new measures should let everyone rest easy when attending the shows!

Guests have first come, first serve choice of 8' spray painted circles, spread 6' apart from each other across the mansion's lawn. Only small groups of people will be permitted in each circle, with a maximum of 10 people being allowed inside.

The use of face masks will be required when outside of your circle, and everyone will also receive hand sanitizer on their way through the gate. These new measures should let everyone rest easy when attending the shows!

Guests are free to bring their favorite chairs and blankets, along with their own food and drinks, as they watch acts perform on the mansion’s elevated gazebo. You'll also have the ability to purchase custom made wood-fire pizzas, made on site to your specifications. The Hegeler Carus Mansion has partnered with local favorite Passini's Pizza, who will be bringing their authentic wood-fire pizzas to the live shows.
Like all music events and outdoor gatherings this year, extra patience will be required. Grounds will open at 6:00pm the evening of each concert. Bands will take the stage at approximately 6:30pm and play a relaxed two-hour set. The cost for entry to these shows is only $5.00 per person. There is no pre-registration, simply arrive at the Hegeler Carus grounds and pay at gate!

Guests are free to bring their favorite chairs and blankets, along with their own food and drinks, as they watch acts perform on the mansion’s elevated gazebo. You'll also have the ability to purchase custom made wood-fire pizzas, made on site to your specifications. The Hegeler Carus Mansion has partnered with local favorite Passini's Pizza, who will be bringing their authentic wood-fire pizzas to the live shows.

Like all music events and outdoor gatherings this year, extra patience will be required. Grounds will open at 6:00pm the evening of each concert. Bands will take the stage at approximately 6:30pm and play a relaxed two-hour set. The cost for entry to these shows is only $5.00 per person. There is no pre-registration, simply arrive at the Hegeler Carus grounds and pay at gate!

Here's the Music Schedule for the remainder of the 2020 Season: ​

  • September 18th- Big Uproar

While you're at the show, be sure to don your face mask and take a walk around this beautifully designed estate. This remarkable Second Empire home was designed by the famed Chicago Water Tower architect, W. W. Boyington.

This gorgeous mansion has remained virtually unaltered since it’s completion in 1876, making it a standing time capsule unlike any other in Illinois. Boasting over 56 rooms spread across 7 levels, this 16,000-sq. foot marvel can't be missed.

The interior is just as inspiring as the outside, with its intricate parquet floors, hand-painted ceilings and rooms filled with vast collections amassed by the former globe-trotting residents. This National Landmark is currently taking reservations for tours, head to their website to reserve your space today.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion is located at 1307 7th Street in LaSalle.

Be sure to follow the Hegler Carus Mansion on Facebook and at hegelercarus.org for more details.

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