It was the perfect end to the opening concert, kicking off yet another season of The Grant Park Music Festival. “I can’t say that I like the concerts at this site as much as I liked them across the way at the Petrillo Band Shell,” Denise said. “And where exactly would that be?” Layla asked. “Right over yonder,” Denise said, a serious look on her face for wanting to point directly to it. “Over yonder?” Mary laughed. “Yes, that’s what I said, over yonder.” She pointed again. “I might have known Southern Illinois was having its effect on you when you greeted me with howdy.” “I love the word howdy,” Denise smiled. They had traveled up to Chicago for Mary’s birthday a day early, and since Vivaldi was one of her favorite classical composers, Denise dragged her out of the house for the free concert that included his Four Seasons.
