Event Category Archives: Back Door Lounge & Veranda

STAR GAZINGSunday Stargazing – April 28

See Saturn as you’ve never seen it before. On Sunday, April 28, 2013, the Chicago Astronomical Society will meet at Starved Rock Lodge (Utica, IL) in the Fox Ridge area to present a program celebrating Saturn in honor of its closest approach to Earth all year long.  Solar observation will begin at 3:00 p.m., with special solar viewing equipment. At 3:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a presentation: “Saturn, the Great Ringed Planet” plus Stargazing Tips Read More

Join us for these FUN upcoming events in 2013!

September 29, 2013: Keg Tapping:  Kick off the 2013 Oktoberfest beers of the season and listen to music by the Doodledorfers Band.   November 8 & 9, 2013: Leinenkugel Dinner & Pub Crawl  Click here to watch the video and enjoy comments from 5th generation Brewmaster, Dick Leinenkugel. Make reservations early for the Leinie Dinner on November 8, 2013. Just call (815) 220-7386. The Annual Leinie Pub Crawl will follow on Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Texaco Country Showdown 2013

This year’s Texaco Country Showdown kicked off on Tuesday, June 11th. Click HERE to see a video from Preliminary Round #1. Contestants (pictured above) were: Harmony Donaldson of Lostant (upper left), Cadence Larson of Sheridan (top row, center), Alexandra Ortiz of Ottawa (upper right), Liz Reynolds of Utica (lower left), Austin Fogle of LaSalle (lower center) and Chelsey Collings of Mendota (lower right). After each contestant sang two songs, the judges and the audience voted. Austin Read More

Entertainment in the Summer…

Veranda Parties. Live music every Friday and Saturday night — with no cover- from 8-11 pm. Veranda entertainment runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting). PLUS, it’s the BEST outdoor dining in LaSalle County. Enjoy great food and your favorite drink with a view that can’t be beat. Don’t forget your camera because the  photos you’ll take will be spectacular. *Texaco Country Showdown (vocal competition) starts at 7 pm every Tuesday night (on the Veranda). Grill opens Read More

Rock Star 2013

 After 5 weeks of competition, the contest concluded March 6th in the Main Dining Room of Starved Rock Lodge. Second place went to Harmony Donaldson (Lostant). Third place went to Sarah Breyne (Wenona) and in fourth place was Leslie Crum (Ottawa). Greg Valos of Chicago was awarded the Fan Favorite trophy. The vocal competition was sponsored by Starved Rock Lodge, WAJK, WOLF, Euclid Beverage and MillerCoors. CLICK HERE to go to the ROCK STAR page! Read More

Friday & Saturday Nights: Music from 8-11pm

Veranda Parties. Live music every Friday and Saturday night — with no cover- from 8-11 pm. Veranda entertainment runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting). PLUS, it’s the BEST outdoor dining in LaSalle County. Enjoy great food and your favorite drink with a view that can’t be beat. Don’t forget your camera because the  photos you’ll take will be spectacular. *Texaco Country Showdown (vocal competition) starts at 7 pm every Tuesday night (on the Veranda). Grill opens Read More

EUCHRE TOURNEY 2013Euchre Tournament

If you’re a card shark and love to “go alone,” deal yourself into this annual event just for Euchre enthusiasts. Join us, and bring your friends, for this event in the Back Door Lounge on March 7, 14 & 21 from 6-10pm for this progressive, individual play Euchre tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place – $200.00, 2nd place – $100.00, 3rd place – $50.00. Grand prize overall winner Read More

Kayla Magnifici Wins Rock Star 2013Rock Star 2013

After 5 weeks of competition, Kayla Magnifici, of Peru, won Rock Star 2013 on March 6, 2013 and took home a $1,000 prize. The contest concluded in the Main Dining Room of Starved Rock Lodge. Second place went to Harmony Donaldson (Lostant). Third place went to Sarah Breyne (Wenona) and in fourth place was Leslie Crum (Ottawa). Greg Valos of Chicago was awarded the Fan Favorite trophy. The vocal competition was sponsored by Starved Rock Read More

BETWEEN THE CANYONS FEB 2013Between the Canyons – a Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event

Starved Rock Lodge presents…Between the Canyons Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event Friday, February 8th, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Click HERE to order tickets. Do you love wine? How about beer?  If you love wine or craft beer come to Starved Rock Lodge on Friday, February 8th for our first-ever “Between the Canyons” Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event!  From 6 to 8 pm. We will feature wines from Starved Rock, Illinois River Winery, White Read More