BEGIN:VCALENDAR
PRODID:-//RiverBender.com//Community Events//EN
VERSION:2.0
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago
METHOD:PUBLISH
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:19700308T020000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:19701101T020000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:riverbender-event-54395-20260904T180000@riverbender.com
DTSTAMP:20260821T050850Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T210000
SUMMARY:September Sunset Series
LOCATION:Alton Amphitheater\, Riverfront Drive\, Alton\, IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:Three Fridays. Live music. Riverfront sunsets. Free admiss
ion.\n\nThis September\, come down to the riverfront for a new pop-up 
concert series presented by the Alton Amphitheater Commission and made
possible by our 2026 sponsors\, Republic Services\, Coleman&rsquo\;s 
Country Campers\, The Grandpa Gang\, Big Z Media\, Liberty Bank\, and 
OSF Healthcare\, along with partners at Alton Parks and Recreation.\n\
nThe series takes place on Friday\, September 4\, September 11\, and S
eptember 25 from 6-9 p.m.\, with different regional musicians featured
each week. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets\, s
pread out on the amphitheater lawn\, enjoy food from local vendors\, y
our favorite drinks from the amphitheater beverage station\, and take 
in stunning autumn sunsets over the Mississippi River.\n\nSeptember 4 
| Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch | Blues\n\nWe&rsquo\;re kicking things 
off with Matt "The Rattlesnake" Lesch\, an award-winning St. Louis blu
es musician known for his powerful guitar playing and fresh take on th
e blues. A 2025 Sean Costello Rising Star Award winner from Blues Blas
t Magazine\, Lesch has taken his music to stages and festivals across 
the country\, including the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise\, North At
lantic Blues Festival\, and Ground Zero Blues Club. He&rsquo\;s also s
hared the stage with blues legends and rising stars\, including Buddy 
Guy\, Bobby Rush\, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Matt's raw\, intri
cate guitar playing and soulful voice capture the attention of audienc
e members anywhere he performs and will leave you wanting to hear more
of "The Rattlesnake."\n\nSeptember 11 | Aragon | Rock\n\nAragon bring
s the next generation of rock to the Alton riverfront. Made up of musi
cians ages 16-17\, this four-piece band from the St. Louis area is kno
wn for shredding classic rock favorites from the 1970s through the mid
-2000s with fresh energy and impressive musicianship. They've lit up l
ocal stages with powerful covers\, thunderous rhythms\, and soul-on-st
age intensity\, delivering high-energy performances that connect with 
audiences of all ages.\n\nKSHE 95 calls them "the future of rock n rol
l." A talented\, high-energy teen rock band that performs a mix of cla
ssic rock and alt metal covers. They have quickly become one of the mo
st sought-after cover bands in the Saint Louis region. They are a grea
t fit for an audience of all ages.\n\nSeptember 25 | Borderline | Coun
try\n\nBorderline is one of the premier country bands in the St. Louis
metropolitan area\, and if you&rsquo\;ve seen them live\, you know ex
actly why. With more than two decades of performing throughout the reg
ion\, this talented group brings an energetic live show packed with co
untry favorites\, rock hits\, and songs you can&rsquo\;t help but sing
along to. Their band members are from communities across the metro ar
ea and are well known for delivering an outstanding live country music
experience.\n\nFood\, Drinks & Relaxed Fun\n\nFood\n\nSeptember 4: Ro
lling Dogs\nSeptember 11: Rolling Dogs & Jewel Ice Cream\nSeptember 25
: Pig on a Wing & Jewel Ice Cream\n\nBeverages\n\nBeer\, Carbliss\, an
d other alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on-site.\n\
nWhat to Bring\n\nOutside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome
at the September Sunset Series. Please note that outside food and bev
erages are prohibited at all other Alton Amphitheater events. The Sept
ember Sunset Series is an opportunity for us to try something differen
t for the Alton community and our visitors. For the safety and enjoyme
nt of all guests\, law enforcement personnel will be present on-site t
hroughout each event.\nCash or card for food\, beverages\, and items f
rom local business Coco + Oak.\nLeashed dogs: Please bring your own wa
ter bowl and cleanup bags/items.\nA lawn chair or blanket to make your
self comfortable.\nYour own yard games\, balls\, frisbees\, and more: 
Feel free to bring them and enjoy the lawn while being respectful of o
ther guests sharing the public space.\nYour favorite people!\n\nPlease
note there will be no September Sunset Series event on Friday\, Septe
mber 18\, as Alton Main Street\, the Sierra Club\, and Jacoby Arts Cen
ter prepare to host the Mississippi Earthtones Festival on Saturday\, 
September 19\, at the amphitheater.\n\nEvent Information\n\nSeptember 
Sunset Series\nFridays\, September 4\, 11 & 25\, 2026\n6:00-9:00 p.m.\
nAlton Amphitheater\nRiverfront Drive\, Alton\, Illinois\n\nCome amp i
t up with us and discover your new favorite place to unplug. Whether y
ou're discovering a new artist\, enjoying dinner with family\, or simp
ly soaking in the view\, the September Sunset Series offers a chance t
o experience the riverfront at one of the most beautiful times of the 
year. See you there!\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbender.com/eve
nts/details.cfm?seriesid=54395
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=54395
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SEQUENCE:0
TRANSP:OPAQUE
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-PT30M
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:Event reminder
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR