Library Host Fun Fair With Music from the Boogers and Sidetracked

Entertainment and activities will run throughout the day and include performances from The Boogers, a highly-acclaimed children’s punk rock band, and SideTracked, a local musical group that plays a “smooth mix of jazz, pop, and soul.” Library staff will be on hand with kids’ crafts, as well as hands-on technology-based music activities. Food will be available for purchase from the East Peoria Kiwanis Club and the Friends of Fondulac District Library. Playing two sets – the first at 11:30 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m., Chicago-based The Boogers make developmentally-appropriate rock music for kids and their families to enjoy together. About.com music expert Warren Truitt notes, "The Boogers bring a breath of fresh air to the kids music scene." Monte Melnick, author and Ramones Tour Manager, says "If the Ramones had ever decided to make a children's CD, this is what it would have sounded like. There will be no stoppin' the kiddies from hoppin' after listen to this music." The group has played venues across the nation and have won praise and awards in both the music and parenting industries. A favorite at events and establishments in central Illinois, SideTracked is a Peoria-based band that plays an eclectic mix of jazz, pop and soul. The group will play for two hours starting at 3 p.m. LIBRARY HOSTS FUN FAIR, LIVE MUSIC Page 2 Concessions will be available for purchase from local service organizations. The Kiwanis Club of East Peoria will offer a pork chop and hot dog cookout from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All proceeds from the cookout will benefit the all-accessible playground at East Peoria’s Neumann Park. The Friends of Fondulac District Library also will have a popcorn stand from 1 to 4 p.m., with proceeds supporting library programs, services, facilities, and collections. As the event will be held outside, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a day of fun in the sun. (Entertainment and activities will be moved indoors in event of inclement weather.)