Crystal Lake Strikers bring an evening of percussion to Raue Center

The Crystal Lake Strikers will bring “An Evening of Percussion” back to the Raue Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.

Returning for the 12th year, this community fundraiser helps the Strikers grow their educational and performing programs, according to a news release from the Raue Center.

“[An] Evening of Percussion has become an annual tradition at [the] Raue Center. Be ready for a fun-filled, fast-paced and exciting evening,” board President Tim Paul said in the release. “We are always proud to present shows that highlight our local talent, as this presentation always does.”

The show will feature multiple groups of outstanding performers from all over the region, including Girls on the Drum (a drumline for middle school girls), the Crystal Lake Thunder (a competitive winter drumline), the Strikers All-Stars (a high school drumline), the Kingpins (a drumline for special-needs performers), the Convergence Winter Guard and more for a high-energy night of entertainment.

During the event, the Strikers also will award scholarships to local high school students, including the Tim Althoff Memorial Scholarship, the William Laskey Memorial Scholarship and the Aaron Shepley Memorial Scholarship.

For more information on the organization, visit clstrikers.com.

Tickets are $8 for students and $16 for anyone else. They can be bought online at rauecenter.org or via the box office at 815-356-9212 or at 26 N. Williams St. in downtown Crystal Lake.