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After a silent 2020 season, officials with the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater are ready to kick off the 2021 schedule of events tonight. It’s the first of sever
Grandpa Gang donates to 53 groups Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail A car goes through a light tunnel at the start of Christmas Wonderland, the annual holiday light display put on by The Grandpa Gang in Alton’s Rock Spring Park during the opening night on Friday, Nov. 27. The This year the Grandpa Gang has increased donations to area community organizations following record attendance during the 2020 holiday event, with nearly $65,000 was distributed to 53 organizations. ALTON — Nearly $65,000 has been distributed to 53 civic organizations. courtesy of the Grandpa Gang and Christmas Wonderland. Despite COVID-19 precautions limiting some displays last year, a record number of visitors attended Christmas Wonderland during the 2020 holiday season — meaning the volunteer Grandpa Gang is able to increase its donations to local organizations.
After a silent 2020 season, officials with the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater are announcing a full 2021 schedule of events. There will be several nights featuring regional music acts, and festivals such as the Alton Expo and Fireworks on the Mississippi will return. One thing that is not on the schedule is a national music act. Last year there was a commitment from Boyz II Men. Alton Amphitheater Commission chairman Robert Stephan tells The Big Z whether or not they get a national act depends on finances. Click here for Stephan's comments For the 2021 season Liberty Bank Amphitheater has added five “Summer Social” events which include popular St. Louis regional bands Boogie Chyld on June 4, Well Hungarians on June 18, Trixie Delight on July 16, dueling pianos from Howl at the Moon on July 30, and one-man band Corey Evitts on August 13. All Summer Social events will feature food and drinks.