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Join us online or in person in my hometown of Downers Grove IL for my 35th annual After-Thanksgiving concert! An evening of acoustic music, stories, delicious refreshments and a chance to win a new guitar courtesy of Tobias Music.

Saturday November 28th, 2026,7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Where: First Congregational UCC of Downers Grove, 1047 Curtiss St. Please enter through the glass doors on the west side of the building. Curtiss is a one-way street heading east and the church is one block west of Main Street.

Special guest this year is international fingerstyle guitar champion Christie Lenée, with energy like a female “Tommy Emmanuel” and a joy that radiates through her music as it does through her smile.

Guitar Giveaway & Refreshments: Every ticket gives you a chance to win a new guitar, and in-person guests will enjoy complimentary hot apple cider and delicious home-made baked goods! If you buy your tickets online you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing as well as a chance to win a song written for you.

Tickets $28. Join us Online for $18.

Charity: A portion of proceeds go to the Music for Life Alliance charity.

Free parking: There is a parking lot across the street, behind the library. There are also limited parking spots behind the church and along the street.