CANDY FOSTER 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT
SUN, MAY 24, 2026
Candy Foster, local music legend is celebrating his 60th anniversary
with an all-star tribute show featuring some of the best musicians in the area.
The show will close with a performance with Candy himself along with his
long-time band, The SHADES OF BLUE.
CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE SPECIAL GUESTS:
- Tom Grassman (90’s Daughter)
- Mayor Deshawn Williams
- Amy Mitchell (90’s Daughter)
- Petey Thomas
- Dawna Nelson
- Mike Ingram
- Kenna Mae (Sweetmelk)
- Aaron “A Train” Wilson (Ther’Up.Y)
- Kathy Harden
- Andy Duncason (Kilbourne Alley)
- Laquisha Burries Finn
- Dawn Clark
- Sandy Phillips
- Candy Phillips-Hubbard
SUN, MAY 24, 2026
Volunteer Arrival Time – 5:30pm
Doors open at 6:00pm / Show starts at 7:00pm
Volunteers will be assigned to roles such as:
· Bag Check
· Ticket Taking
· Ushering
First time volunteering? No worries! Here's what you need to know
- Volunteer dress code: black pants, white shirt, close-toed shoes.
- Our address is 203 W. Park Ave Champaign, IL 61820. Please enter through the front entrance.
- Parking is available at meters, weekends are free. Parking is also available in Hickory lot after 5pm on Weekdays and after 12pm on weekends.
- Parking in the church lot and Eden's lot is strictly prohibited.
- Let us know you’re here! Find a VT staffer once you’ve arrived and we will direct you to our conference room so you can sign in for your shift via a wall-mounted iPad.
- Once you grab a signature VT vest, enjoy any snacks and beverages before the volunteer event orientation!
Event Contact
Mitch Marlow
Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Virginia Theatre Box Office
Phone: 217-356-9063
