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ARLINGTON PARK
AMERICAN IDOL HOMECOMING PERFORMANCE"
FRIDAY, MAY 14
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois (May 10, 2010) -- Should Lee DeWyze, a top four "American Idol" finalist, advance to the popular FOX television program's final three this week, the Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights resident will have his homecoming performance in the winner's circle after the final race at Arlington Park on Friday, May 14.
The three-song performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be the culmination of his daylong return to the
This is a ticketed event only. Those fans who wish to only come for the post-race performance can do so free of charge but will need to secure a general admission ticket that allows entry to the racetrack after 4 p.m. by visiting www.arlingtonpark.com after Wednesday night's "American Idol" results program concludes at 8 p.m. Central time. These general admission tickets will not include reserved seating and will be made available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Those fans wishing to purchase admission and reserved seats for the afternoon's races, which begin at a special time of 1 p.m. to accommodate the post-race performance, will be permitted to remain in those seats for the free performance. Tickets for racing start at just $6 and can be purchased online at www.arlingtonpark.com.
The performance at
Mt. Prospect Mayor Irvana Wilks is thrilled to be hosting this hometown celebration, should Lee make it to the final three.
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"There has been such an outpouring of community support for Lee DeWyze these last few months from students, business owners, and all our residents. The enthusiasm has been remarkable," said Mayor Wilks.
"We are thrilled that Lee, who spent much of youth as an
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WHAT: "Lee DeWyze American Idol Homecoming Performance"
WHEN/Where:
Friday, May 14, 2010
Gates Open 11:15 a.m.
First Race 1 p.m. (this is a change from the regular 3 p.m. Friday post time)
Performance is slated to begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Motorcade – Downtown
Friday, May 14
Approximately 4:30 p.m.
Per "American Idol" rules, Mr. DeWyze will not be available for interviews
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