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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


 


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