This year’s Shamrockin’ event will celebrate Irish culture from across the pond, our neighbor Chicago, right here in Joliet! It will include live artists performing traditional and contemporary Irish music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and many others.

New to the lineup, and headlining, will be Finbar MacCarthy. An authentic Irish balladeer with a focus on pub songs and humor, MacCarthy describes his musical talent as being a jack of all instruments, master of none. Featured performers include former “All-Ireland Singing Champion” Gavin Coyle, former “Lord of The Dance” fiddler Anne Hatfield, the amazing Max Dunne, and favorites John Condron & Friends who will be welcoming all with a traditional Irish Session in the Rotunda. There will be Pipe & Drums marching us in and Irish dancers to get our toes tapping.

In addition to music, there will be an Irish Costume Contest, with winners selected for adults and children, raffles and 50/50, a selfie station, and much more!

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. They are available online or at the Rialto Box Office. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the performance starts promptly at 7:00 PM.

Come join us! All proceeds benefit the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation.

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The award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer who served up countless hits to fans throughout the years has a whole new outlook on life; and she is ready to share her inspiring story with the world through new music and live stage performances.

In 2022, Moore made a triumphant return to the stage at the Soul Train Awards, performing a medley of her most beloved hits including “Love’s Taken Over,” “It’s Alright,” and “Chante’s Got A Man.”

Known for capturing the highs and lows of love through her songs, Moore continues to create music that speaks to the soul and her gifts extend far beyond the recording studio. “The music I write and perform are chronicles of my life. When I’m happy, I write about it. When I’m sad, I write about it. It really is a map of my life’s journey” she said.

Her latest music and stage performances are sure to strike a chord with loyal adoring fans and garner a brand new following; demonstrating she is one of the few artists whose infectious appeal is as timeless as her talent. “I think it’s about staying authentic and not being afraid to take risks. Knowing who I am and sharing that knowledge is really important to me right now.”

In 1992, Moore exploded onto the R&B music scene with her certified gold debut album, “Precious”. Since then, she released more than 20 chart-topping singles, and 7 full-length albums and collaborated with some of the most prolific artists who ever lived, including Prince, Babyface, and The Isley Brothers…to name a few.

Recognized as a Grammy-nominated singer, Chante received countless awards and accolades throughout her career and contributed to the soundtrack of so many people’s lives and a few blockbuster films to boot. Her autobiographical, self-help book “Will I Marry Me?” released in 2014 explores some of her life’s challenges yet leaves the reader inspired.

Her seventh full-length album “Rise of the Phoenix” dropped in 2017 and includes the hit single “Real One”. That same year, Chante released her holiday album “Christmas Back To You”. The collection contains classic Christmas standards like “Please Come
Home For Christmas” as well as several brand-new offerings including “Every Day’s Like Christmas”.

“When you see me perform, you will always hear love songs. You will always get lush, beautiful, and intricate harmonies. You can rely on the music being positive even if it’s about heartbreak” Chante says. “To sum it all up, no matter what, you can always count on getting the best of me.

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Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce our year-round movie series called “Reels at the Rialto.” This movie series is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past. “It’s important for us to offer a wide variety of entertainment options for the residents of Joliet and surrounding areas,” says Wade Welsh, Rialto Square Theatre Executive Director. “We are thrilled to partner with incredible sponsors to make these movies affordable for everyone.” The sponsors of the Reels at the Rialto movie series are Old National Bank, D’Arcy Buick GMC, Rendel’s, Rod Baker Ford, and Castle Law.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Will County will be hosting a fundraising event at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday, January 30th before the Reel: 9 to 5. All proceeds from the event will support the Imagination Library of Will County. Doors open and a reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. on January 30th with the movie starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this Reel are $20. All proceeds from the event will support bringing the Imagination Library to Will County, which mails free, age-appropriate books to children from ages 0 through 5. For more information, visit: willcountyillinois.org/imagination-celebration.

Tickets for all other reels are $5 each and will be available in advance or on the day of the reel at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. Tickets are unavailable online and are now on sale at the box office. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime (doors open at 5:30 PM on January 30th); a free organ concert will begin when doors open (6:30 PM on Jan 30th), and all movies start at 7 PM*. All seating will be general admission—first come, first served. Bar and concessions (including freshly popped popcorn) will be available for purchase.

The 2025 Reels at the Rialto Movies Series at the Rialto Square Theatre will include the following mix of popular movies, old favorites, and some family-friendly titles.

9 to 5
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 7 PM
**Tickets for this reel are $20 each, all proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Will County**
*Doors for this reel open at 5:30 PM for reception and the organ concert will start at 6:30 PM*
PG | 1 hour and 50 minutes
Office satire about three female secretaries who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves.

Hidden Figures
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 7 PM
PG | 2 hours and 7 minutes
Three female African-American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn’s launch into orbit. Meanwhile, they also have to deal with racial and gender discrimination at work.

The Quiet Man
(Sponsored by: State Farm Insurance, Agent John Wright)
Thursday, March 20, 2024 | 7 PM
Not Rated | 2 hours and 9 minutes
A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union.

Napoleon Dynamite
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 7 PM
PG | 1 hour and 36 minutes
A listless and alienated teenager helps his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while dealing with his bizarre family life back home.

The Sound of Music
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 7 PM
G | 2 hours 52 minutes
A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.

Breaking Away
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 7 PM
PG | 1 hour and 41 minutes
A working-class Indiana teen obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl while searching for life goals with his friends.

The Greatest Showman
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 7 PM
PG | 1 hour and 45 minutes
Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Young Frankenstein
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 7 PM
PG| 1 hour 46 minutes
An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.

Movies for December will be announced as part of Home for the Holidays 2025.

All seats are $5, and seating is general admission. For more information, please visit www.RialtoSquare.com/movies, or call the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office at 815.726.6600. The box office is located at 102 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet.

150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432

Media Release Contact: City of Joliet 815-724-4000

January 9, 2025

CHICAGO STREET STREETSCAPE CONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURES TO CHANGE BEGINNING THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

As part of the winter phase of construction for the downtown Chicago Street Streetscape project, traffic control and safety measures will be changing beginning, Thursday, January 9, 2025, opening Van Buren Street from Chicago Street to Scott Street, and Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street. Clinton Street will remain open.

There is no daytime parking on Chicago Street from 7 am to 4 pm to allow continued construction activities. Evening use of the east parking lane is allowed for ADA drop off at the entrance to the Rialto Theatre. The downtown valet station will move from Clinton Street to Chicago Street south of Clinton Street. Pedestrians are cautioned to only access the sidewalks using completed concrete access areas. The area between the curb and sidewalk is still under construction.

The existing closures of Chicago Street from Jefferson to Van Buren Street, and also from Clinton Street to Cass Street must remain closed until ComEd completes their vault reconstructions in these blocks. On street parking will not be allowed within these closures, and use of the City Center parking deck is highly recommended.

Safety fencing for pedestrian routes is in place throughout the construction zone but all businesses are open and pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained at all times.

Additional information will be released as construction phasing progresses.

COUTURE ON TOUR: AN EMILY IN PARIS EXPERIENCE
Beloved Netflix series Emily in Paris is going on tour with a theatrical Parisian fashion show event

Bonjour Emily in Paris lovers! Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience is bringing the fan-favorite Netflix series, produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and creator Darren Star (Beverly Hills, S0210, Sex and the City, Younger) across the country with 25+ tour stops this Spring and Summer 2025. From their fashion to the dreamy Parisian scenery, this unique sidewalk-to-stage event, brought to you by Atomic Venus Media in partnership with Paramount, is coming to a city near you!

“My journey in crafting Emily in Paris was deeply inspired by my own adventures in Paris
during my 20s,” said Darren Star. “I am thrilled that fans will be able to enjoy an experience that will transport audiences into Emily’s enchanting world. As we celebrate the fourth season now streaming on Netflix and the exciting renewal for a fifth season, the profound connection fans have with the characters is what gives this series its enduring appeal. I am excited for this elevated live event for Emily in Paris enthusiasts across the nation.”

Atomic Venus Media (AVM), founded by former WME agent ElizBeth Jones, produces custom content, tours, and experiences around popular film and TV properties. AVM brings over 100 years of combined entertainment expertise to the stage. “I could not be more thrilled to launch AVM’s first large tour with Emily in Paris,” says Jones. “Bringing Darren Star’s incomparable writing and character development to life through a female-led production company is deeply meaningful. As he has proved time and time again, Fashion is Art and Art is for Everyone. This tour will captivate audiences in ways they haven’t seen before. As live experiences become the future bedrock of our industry, we are creating Couture on Tour to be a unique standout, offering fans a chance to journey into Emily’s world.”

The theatrical fashion show will have theaters across the country pulsing with the ambiance of La Trompette Bleue while pieces from Emily in Paris, inspired by costume designer – and Couture on Tour Creative Consultant – Marylin Fitoussi take the stage. Beyond the fashion show, the Emily in Paris Experience will bring to life the streets of Paris and transport visitors into Emily’s world. Visitors will also have the opportunity to dip into

Emily’s wardrobe, immerse themselves in scenes from the show, and take home a piece of
Paris with items from on-site displays and shops.

“The beauty and fashion of Emily in Paris will make for a unique and whimsical in-person
experience for fans,” said Marie Marks, SVP of Themed Entertainment, Paramount. “We
are thrilled to partner with Atomic Venus to bring the style of Paris to the streets of the US.”

Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience will kick off in Spring of 2025 and will travel across the states to cities such as Denver, Atlanta, Nashville, Kansas City, St Louis, Milwaukee, Ft Lauderdale, and more. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.coutureontour.com/emilyinparis and will start at $40 in select markets. All markets will include a VIP ticket which will include a fully curated experience and keepsake items.

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