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Kris Allen Croons For Chicago

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Jul 9, 2010 8:40PM

American Idol season 8 winner Kris Allen is in town for a performance tonight at 7:40 p.m. as part of the Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party (other performers this weekend include Barenaked Ladies tonight and White Rabbit and Spoon tomorrow night). But prior to that, Allen hit up the plaza outside the John Hancock tower for an afternoon performance for a throng of fans who sweated and swooned for the crooner and Tony was there.

Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party feat. Kris Allen, Barenaked Ladies, White Rabbit, Spoon, and many more, Tonight and tomorrow night, 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Old St. Pat’s Church (Madison & Des Plaines in the West Loop), $40 in advance, $45 at the door