The Ridge Historical Society supports the efforts to restore the Givins Castle, Beverly Hills/Morgan Park area's most recognized landmark. A series of world folk music concerts have gone on since last Fall at the Castle, with the proceeds (after a few expenses) all going to the Castle Restoration Fund. The series was underwritten by the late Dean Miller, in memory of his late wife, Martha Herriott Swift. The last concert of the series (with the money going to the Castle) for this year will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. at the Castle, 10244 S. Longwood Drive. The performers are the group Come Sunday.
A description of the group: "Come Sunday is a Chicago-based Jazz septet heavily influenced by the musical genres indigenous to North America: jazz, blues, folk. In Come Sunday the genres are melded together into one swingin’ good time, then delivered by four powerful singers and the deep grooves of a crazy-good rhythm section."
The band has a Facebook page so you can check them out. Come Sunday
The concert series is arranged by John Devens, who owned/operated the World Folk Music Center on 103rd Street for many years. People were very upset when that venue closed, but they can still enjoy the concerts John books through this series. And the one thing everyone agrees on is that John Devens knows the best talent from the Chicago music scene.
To reserve a seat for this concert, you can just respond to this post THROUGH THE RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY (NOT ANY "SHARES" WHICH RHS WON'T SEE), and we'll get the info to the Castle. Please give name and number of seats you want. The suggested donation is $20 per person and you can pay at the door. Thank you. For information on the Castle restoration itself, visit that page. Givins Beverly Castle
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