Community Corner
Wonderwall's Oak Park UKULELE Meetup Group aka The Harrison Street Ukulele Players!
Chicagoland's most 'seriously fun' Ukulele group!
As seen on WGN TV 'Chicago's Very Own', Dec. 19, 2012! http://wgntv.com/2012/12/19/the-celebrated-and-festive-sound-of-ukulele/
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We meet EVERY THURSDAY (except when a major holiday falls on Thursdays: i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) 7P - 9P.
We know how to have some 'serious fun'!
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The LAST THURSDAY of each month is THEME NIGHT! Wearing costumes or dressing up are highly encouraged! (Theme night songs subject to change.) See 2013 dates below:
JAN 31: National Kazoo Day (Jan. 28) Bring your Kazoos!
FEB 28: George Harrison's Birthday (Feb. 25). Dress like George!
MAR 28: Country/Western. Cowboy/Cowgirl gear required!
APR 25: Tin Pan Alley. Flapper girls. Mob guys & dolls.
***May 2: Celebrating May Day (May 1st)!***
Hawaiian May Day Songs! Dress Hawaiian!
MAY 30: TBA
JUN 27: TBA
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Month of July is practice for The Fest For Beatles Fans-'Battle of the Bands'! The Fest For Beatles Fans is Fri-Sun, August 9-11. Sun 8/9 is the 'Battle'. There is an admission charge to get into the Fest. Go to www.thefest.com for more info.
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JUL 25: 'Ladies and Gentlemen, THE BEATLES!'
AUG 29: TBA
***September 19: 'TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!***
SEP 26: TBA
OCT 31: HALLOWEEN!
NOV 28: TBA
*Dec. 5: BEGIN PLAYING CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY SONGS!*
*December 12, 2013: Annual Christmas/Holiday Party!* This is a private party for members only and invited guests.
DEC 26: TBA
CHECK OUT OUR NEW SISTER GROUP: UKULELE SUBURBIA - THE UKULELE GROUP OF CHICAGO'S SOUTH SUBURBS! Meets 1st Tue each month. More info: www.facebook.com/UkuleleSuburbia
In the media: http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/lifestyles/vickroy/18006645-452/vickroy-ukelele-players-chase-blues-transcend-blahs.html
Sponsored by Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium.
Founded and led by GiGi Wong-Monaco, co-owner of Wonderwall.