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July 2012

July 9

Tribute to Bing Crosby
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Bob Pasch comes to us from Phoenix, AZ, and has performed his Tribute to Bing Crosby Show for over 25 years. He continues to delight audiences with his good, clean humor and his remarkable likeness in sound, appearance and mannerisms to Bing Crosby. He'll delight you with many of your favorites, including Accentuate the Positive, True Love and many more. Matinee (lunch & show).

July 10

Tribute to Bing Crosby
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Bob Pasch comes to us from Phoenix, AZ, and has performed his Tribute to Bing Crosby Show for over 25 years. He continues to delight audiences with his good, clean humor and his remarkable likeness in sound, appearance and mannerisms to Bing Crosby. He'll delight you with many of your favorites, including Accentuate the Positive, True Love and many more. Matinee (lunch & show).

July 30

Patsy Cline
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 22-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Mary Pfeifer has a voice that will take you back to the days of Patsy Cline. From Patsy's first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, she covers her famous hits such as Crazy and Walking After Midnight. Mary recently performed the part of Patsy Cline in the highly successful Engle Lane Theater production of "Always Patsy Cline". Matinee (lunch & show)

Ongoing Events | July

Sunday

Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
12:00 - 1:30 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.

Friday

Canal Boat & Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Hot Lunch Buffet in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Park's Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour mule-pulled canal boat ride.