Cornerstone Festival, Bushnell, IL, July 2-7, 2012. This is the final year of the Midwest's premier Christian fest that's been going since 1983. Day tickets only $40.
Ignitefest, Schaumberg, July 21-22, $57.50 for one day, $97.80 for both days.
Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Toby Mac, Jeremy Camp, Family Force 5, LeCRAE, Thousand Foot Krutch, Disciple, Group 1 Crew, Remedy Drive, Chris August, etc.
"Weekly" Coffeehouses
Daniel's Den
115 E. South Street (Route 34)
Plano, IL 60545
Map 59 miles from downtown Chicago.
Located in "On A Wing and A Prayer" Christian Bookstore.
Phone: (630) 552-7117
Fax: (630) 552-8011
Email: info (at) daniels-den.org
Cost: Love offerings collected at most events, sometimes a door charge.
Hours: Most Fridays and Saturdays, usually 7:30 PM
Watershed Cafe & Books
7837 Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL 60423
Map 36 miles from downtown Chicago.
Phone: (815) 464-5230
Email: info (at) watershedcafe.com
Live acoustic Christian music on select Saturday evenings.
Coffeehouse / Bookstore hours:
Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
Sun 12-4pm
Additionally:
Wed 7-8:30pm Bible study**
Sat 9-10:30am "Drawing From The Well" Women's Bible Study**
** Check web site for current info
This coffee house and bookstore offers live music, movies, Bible studies, and other events.
Sanctuary Cafe
A ministry of Redeemer Church
1006 Gillick St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Map 17 miles from downtown Chicago.
At the corner of Gillick St. & Clifton Ave., one block N. and W. of the intersection of Cumberland Ave. & Talcott Rd.
Phone: (847) 823-3634
Fax: (847) 318-0924
Email: email (at) sanctuarycafe.org
Open on select Fridays, 7:30pm - 11:00pm.
Josiah's Place Coffeehouse
A ministry of The Overflowing Cup
306 State Street
Beloit, WI 53512
Map 98 miles from downtown Chicago.
Phone: (608) 365-0365 (24-hour information line)
Fax: (608) 364-8971
Ministry e-mail: ofctlc (at) aol.com
Booking e-mail: ofctlcbooking (at) earthlink.net
Fridays: Coffeehouse Concerts. Doors open 7:00 PM Music at 8:00 PM
"Monthly", "Bi-Monthly", or "Quarterly" Coffeehouses
C-W Cafe
A ministry of Carter-Westminster United Presbyterian Church
4950 W. Pratt Ave.,
Skokie, IL 60077 Map 13 miles from downtown Chicago.
MC: Elliot Nott
Phone: 847-673-4441
Email: cwcafe1 (at) gmail.com
Second Saturday of every month, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Flyer
"Free Coffeehouse & Open Mic:
Bring your talent to Carter-Westminister for a wonderfully laid-back evening of free coffee, snacks & entertainment.
Share your poetry, perfrom some songs, show, art, etc.
All positive and uplifiting forms of talent are welcome."
The Chelsea House
920 West Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Map 7 miles from downtown Chicago.
Email (Ami Moss, booking): amimoss (at) rocketmail.com
Cost: see here (maybe $5 typical?)
"The Chelsea House is an all ages venue that runs once a month on Fridays.
Located in the inner city of Chicago,and dedicated to bringing you a wide variety of music and entertainment."
The Fire Escape
A ministry of The Salvation Army Hammond - Munster Corps
8225 Columbia Ave
Munster, Indiana 46322
Map 29 miles from downtown Chicago.
Located approximately one block north of Ridge Rd. on Columbia Ave
Phone: (219)838-0380 ext. 210
Bookings: fireescapeinfo (at) gmail.com (Bill Aldridge)
Web sites: blogspot, myspace.
Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fridays, once a month.
"Currently in the process of getting back up and running after an extended absence. Starting on Friday January 23rd, 2009, open once a month with coffee, music, and select food items."
Praise Jesus Coffeehouse
14N582 Bonnie Lane
Elgin, IL 60124
Map 45 miles from downtown Chicago.
In the house of Paul and Cece Ellingsen
Email: Paul (at) PBforJ.com
Cost: $3 (singles) and $4(families) donation requested
Open quaterly the 3rd Saturdays of some months at 7:00 PM, music starts 7:30 PM
"Praise Jesus Coffeehouse is a new living room quarterly coffeehouse that is being planned for the 3rd Saturdays in Oct. (20th 2007) Jan. (19th 2008), & April (19th 2008). Since this is a living room Coffeehouse we don't plan on having large (or loud) bands, but mostly solo performers & small groups. We will have a simple drum set there, but heavy handed drummers will be asked to use soft sticks. One of the mains reasons for the coffeehouse will be Christian fellowship, so performers may be background music at times. We are planning on using mostly local talent, but if we bring in any bigger name it may be a ticketed event & we will ask for more attention to be paid to the performer. We are planning on providing some beverages, including coffee, and some snacks for a suggested donation."
Jesus Alive Coffeehouse
A ministry of Jesus Alive Church
219 N. Pine Lance
Bensenville, IL 61104
Map 24 miles from downtown Chicago.
2 blocks west of Route 83 and 1 block North of Irving Park Rd. (R. 19)
Tickets: (630) 766-5559 or (800) 965-9324
Email: andrews_ct (at) sbcglobal.net
Booking: (708) 453-9419 (Mark Carini)
$1 off for groups 20+
"Youth" Coffeehouses
Souled Out
609 West Dempster Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Map 23 miles from downtown Chicago.
Email: info (at) souledout.net
Cost: free
The Barn
12640 S. Sacramento Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
Map 19 miles from downtown Chicago.
Across from Eisenhower High
More info: 708-503-8572
Last Saturday night of every month from 7 - 10 PM.
Cost: free
Age: Students 12 - 17
"It's your time to hang out at the Barn and get a fresh fill for your life. There's live music, billiards, foose ball, air hockey, food, and friendship, and it all costs NOTHING. Come and get a vertical spin on your life in a place that is set up for YOU!"
