Lombard’s Music on Maple to feature ‘Angela James in Concert’
The Lombard Historical Society will present Angela James in Concert as part of the Music on Maple concert series on Friday, June 28.
The free outdoor concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the William J. Mueller Gazebo at 23 W. Maple St. in Lombard. Remember to bring your lawn chair.
You might call Angela James’ voice arresting. Her rich, crooning style is clearly inspired by singers from her upbringing in Tennessee; names like Hazel Dickens and Neko Case aren’t far reaching comparisons. James’ new album, “Now That I Have You,” is an embrace and celebration of a new phase of life as an artist and comes as a special-edition double LP along with her second full-length album “Time Will Tell,” finally seeing a proper release six years later.
Though the 2016 album was an ambitious step into freeing songs from more traditional forms and into the verdant world of Chicago’s improvised music scene, the questions of what might happen to her artistic life after parenthood ultimately became a self-fulfilling prophecy. James didn’t put the record on streaming services until 2020.
“I sound like I’m looking for something and not finding it,” James remarks while listening to a past version of herself. “Time Will Tell” is replete with questions of how one balances caregiving and creativity, “Now That I Have You” provides the answers and is a triumphant return to her strengths as a songwriter and performer.
Tickets are suggested and available on the website: LombardHistory.org. For more information about this event, or the historical society, email info@lombardhistory.org, or call (630) 629-1885.
This program was funded in part by the DuPage Community Foundation. Established in 1986 to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County, it helps area residents and organizations realize their charitable goals, provide support to the community’s not-for-profits, and foster key partnerships to address critical issues affecting DuPage County.
The Lombard Historical Society endeavors to cultivate a deep appreciation and comprehension of our community's rich history. They encourage visitors to delve into our past through interactive exhibitions, educational programming, and gaining insights from the collections. It is committed to the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of Lombard's past, inspiring a vibrant and inclusive future
The Lombard Historical Society operates the Victorian Cottage Museum, the Carriage House, and the society’s archives at 23 W. Maple St., as well as the Sheldon Peck Homestead (a National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site) at 355 E. Parkside Ave. in Lombard.
The Sheldon Peck Homestead hosts activities and is open for tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.
The Victorian Cottage is open for tours on Fridays and Saturdays at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. only.
The Lilac Emporium Gift Shop is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about hours, membership, and volunteer opportunities, visit lombardhistory.org, email info@lombardhistory.org or call (630) 629-1885.