Mark Dvorak and friends in concert to support the West Suburban Community Pantry November 27
DOWNERS GROVE IL - Music & Potlucks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will partner with the Two Way Street Coffee House for a special community concert on Friday, November 27 at 8:00 pm. The event takes place at the Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss Avenue. One hundred percent of the proceeds will support the West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge.
Headlining the 5th annual concert is folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak. Dvorak has given concerts in almost all of the United States and has made visits to Finland, Canada and Ireland. He has released twenty albums of traditional, Americana and original song including 2024s Live & Alone and 2020s Let Love Go On. The Chicago Tribune called him "masterful,” and the Fox Valley Folk Festival describes him as “a living archive of song and style.” Dvorak first performed at the Two Way Street in June of 1982. www.markdvorak.com.
Also performing are Jennifer Ashley and Joel Simpson. Ashley & Simpson are co-directors of the legendary Two Way Street Coffee House and are the release of the release of their singles, “Blackbird” which will appear on their third CD “Hello Mrs. Sun.” www.ashleyandsimpson.com.
Ashley & Simpson are quickly becoming favorites on the Chicago area folk scene and their new sound features both traditional songs and original material.
Located within the First Congregation Church of Downers Grove, the Two Way Street Coffee House has been the Western Suburbs’ venue for folk, acoustic music and spoken word performances since 1970.
Special guests Cooler By the Lake will open the show.
“We’re grateful to be partnering with the Two Way Street and the West Suburban Community Pantry again this year,” said Music & Potlucks co-director Stephanie Schrodt. “We’re always looking to connect with area non-profits to help further their mission, and help raise awareness and resources for our neighbors in need. The West Suburban Community Pantry does incredible work serving those who are facing food insecurity.”
The West Suburban Community Pantry has been rooted in the community since 1992. The organization strives to eliminate barriers to food security but also implement strategies to immediately serve those in need and reach the goal of a community without hunger. www.wscpantry.org.
Admission to the live performance is $10. Non-perishible food items and toiletries will be accepted that evening. Visit www.twowaystreet.org for information and to access the live stream feed. Donations are accepted.
Learn more and donate to Music & Potlucks at www.musicandpotlucks.org.