The Concerts On The Creek series is partnering with The Irish Marching Society https://www.facebook.com/irishmarchingsociety/ to create two glorious hours of inspiration and fun featuring seasonal songs in the Celtic tradition; some surprises too. Performers include Danny McDade http://www.roguedanny.com/, Emerald Wind https://www.facebook.com/emeraldwindmusic/, and Trinadora https://www.facebook.com/TrinadoraMusic/ Until long summer days return, our concerts are matinees that run from 3pm until about 5pm. Doors open at 2pm and music starts at 3pm. There is no admission charge, but goodwill donations from the audience pay the musicians and help to defray the church's event hosting costs. Attendance is limited to 150. Those who wish guaranteed OPEN seating regardless of what time they arrive may make an early donation in the form of a non-refundable $5 'down payment' 'ticket' at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/st-patricks-sunday-matinee Those who are unable to buy online may email cotc4500@gmail.com or phone 815.979.1949 for special arrangements. The recommended total donation ('down payment' plus donation at the door) is $10, but any amount is appreciated. Bottled soft beverages and prepackaged light refreshments will be available. We offer free off-street parking for 95 vehicles and our all-on-one-floor listening area is easily accessible; acoustics are excellent. Deepest thanks to our sponsors Downtown Discount Pharmacy and Obrien & Dobbins Pharmacy for their generous support of great live music in our community. Learn more at downtowndiscountdrug.com and obrienspharmacy.net

PaddyFest is after the St Patrick's Parade and will be a fun filled evening of Irish themed food, Irish music , bag piping and dance. This year there will be NO ADMISSION FEE so enjoy the free Parade and the free admission to PaddyFest which will begin at the end of the Parade. There will be music in almost every room, all the bars will be open and everyone will be able to find a spot that suits them. All the bands, menu, will be announced on the Prairie Street Brewing website and FB page.

St Patrick's Parade is a Greater Rockford celebration of Irish immigration, contribution and cultural influence on the building of America. The parade embraces the entire community and is open for all to march or spectate. See registration rules for details.

Once again, the Irish Marching Society is partnering with Concerts On The Creek to create two glorious hours of inspiration and fun featuring seasonal songs in the Celtic tradition; some surprises too. Performers include: Danny McDade https://www.facebook.com/thedannyboyz.irishpubmusic/, Emerald Wind https://www.facebook.com/emeraldwindmusic/, and Trinadora https://www.facebook.com/TrinadoraMusic/ For this special SUNDAY matinee, doors will open at 2pm, and the concert will run from 3pm until about 5pm. There is no admission charge, but goodwill donations from the audience pay the musician(s) and help to defray the church's event hosting costs. Attendance is limited to 150. Those who wish guaranteed general seating regardless their arrival time may make an early 'down payment' donation in the form of a $5 nonrefundable ticket link provided. Those who are unable to buy online may email cotc4500@gmail.com or phone 815.979.1949 for special arrangements. The recommended total donation is $10, but any amount is appreciated. Light refreshments and bottled soft beverages will be available. We offer free off-street parking for 95 vehicles and our all-on-one-floor listening area is easily accessible; the acoustics are excellent. Deepest thanks to our sponsors Downtown Discount Pharmacy and Obrien & Dobbins Pharmacy for their generous support of great live music in our community. Learn more at downtowndiscountdrug.com and obrienspharmacy.net. Open seating - your early donation ensures a seat but does not ensure any specific seating location.

Join us Saturday September 13th at Tad’s on the Rock for some shenanigans! Help us raise money for our St. Patrick’s day parade and Paddy Fest! Let’s make our 50th year great!☘️