Join The McNary Experience as they celebrate the Queen of Soul’s Birthday! You do not want to miss this soulful, powerful and engaging performance! One night only! Experience the magic of timeless classics, performed with passion, purpose, and authenticity. The McNary Experience's soul-stirring tribute to Aretha Franklin will transport you back in time to a place where music meets the soul. Performing all of her hits including Respect, Chain of Fools, Natural Woman and many more!

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The McNary Experience, led by vocalist and SitStayRead Board Co-President, Qiana McNary, is a Chicago-based band of highly skilled and talented professionals that plays a wide variety of music old school to new school, jazz, and funk. The McNary Experience band is comprised of bass guitar, keys, drums, lead guitar, and two background vocalists who bring new soul sounds to all who listen.

This benefit concert is an ode to Aretha Franklin a few weeks before her birthday. Proceeds benefit Chicago nonprofit SitStayRead's canine-assisted literacy enrichment programs for K-2nd graders at CPS schools on Chicago's west and south sides.

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THIS EVENT IS FREE!!!! Register to attend by clicking this link! For one special night only, the Queen of Soul comes to Romeoville in this lively and passionate concert tribute to Aretha Franklin. The McNary Experience, a Chicagoland band led by classically trained vocalist Qiana McNary who have traversed genres from old-school jazz to funk and soul, will now take on the beloved repertoire of the legendary Aretha Franklin, playing iconic hits like "Natural Woman," "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," and more! 

Presented in partnership with the Evanston Divine 9

• Stop by the tents of these nine historically Black fraternities and sororities to learn more about their work in our community.

• Enjoy free children's art activities provided by the Ridgeville Park District.

As the national Black Lives Matter movement has taken hold in the country in response to police brutality, The McNary Experience and BTigs Productions feel the time is right for increased awareness of the issue of racial injustice. Join them for a musical celebration of the powerful Black experience in America.

Join the Minerva Educational Foundation Inc., and Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their Scholarship Fundraising Gala. The Scholarship Gala is raising money to provide educational scholarships to college-bound high school graduates. Prepare for a fun-filled evening that includes an open bar, food, DJ, The McNary Experience live band, and dancing. VIP tickets are $150 and general admission $100. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/scholarship-fundraising-gala/tickets.

We will be celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary with musical selections of love for an AMAZING couple! 

The McNary Experience will provide musical entertainment for the annual reception of the Illinois Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants Midwestern Conference.

Start the new year off right with The McNary Experience back at The Elbo Room! Get tickets here: http://www.elboroomlive.com/event/1394452. $9 in advance and $10 at the door! 21+ Event

The McNary Experience is providing live entertainment for Invenergy's 15th Anniversary Celebration. Congratulations on being in business for 15 years!