Food, Music Kick Off Labor Day Weekend at Sounds on the Street

The second annual Sounds on the Street will be held Friday night in downtown Glen Ellyn.

Labor Day weekend kicks off Friday night with Glen Ellyn taking the music to the street. The second annual Sounds on the Street will be held Friday night, allowing residents to enjoy a summer evening, some food, beverages and music. Sounds on the Street will close down Main Street between Duane Street and Hillside Avenue. Attendees can enjoy food from the restaurants on the block while listening to the music of iPOP, said Carol White, executive director of the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn. “It’s a great opportunity to walk into a restaurant you want to try, maybe to try something new,” she said. Last year about 1,000 people attended and White said she is hopeful it is as good, if not better than last year. The event was created as a way…

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Come Out to Sounds on the Street in Glen Ellyn

Or take in other venues as autumn approaches.

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit. 1. SOUNDS ON THE STREET Where/When: 7-10:30 p.m. Friday along Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn.   Why Go: To celebrate the end of summer, Main Street will close at 5 p.m. for food, drink and a live performance by Butter Side Down. Pricing: Free. 2. FRENCH MARKET Where/When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at S Main St. & E. Liberty Dr., Wheaton. Why Go: Flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts and more are sold at Wheaton's French Market.  3. WIZARD OF OZ THEATRE-HIKE Where/When: 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave., Lisle. Why Go: "The Wizard of Oz" is performed while hiking through …

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