A tradition at Scarecrow Weekend - our very own Thompson Middle School Choir!

St. Charles' own Marquee Youth Stage is a 501(C)(3) performing arts education organization, established in January 2011 and dedicated to empowering youth for life. It is their mission to broaden the reach and impact of theatre so that students of all abilities, ethnicities, skills and economic backgrounds may benefit, thereby increasing the opportunities for theatre in order to inspire creativity, support, enrich and empower youth with the skills and knowledge of how the arts can serve and influence the community at large.

For over 33 years, Moves Dance Studio Inc. has trained thousands of dancers. Their success begins with a commitment to each and every student. Moves provides world class instructors in a professionally charged environment.

Glowby the Bubbler will be providing soap bubble entertainment all around Lincoln Park. He will be making some unique bubble designs, using custom equipment and lots of audience participation.

The musicians in "Paul and Jay" have been playing together for more than 30 years after meeting at NIU! Since then, they have been in great demand as the most entertaining two man show in Chicagoland! They engage the audience and perform an incredible dance medley containing 40 songs in 40 minutes!

Known for his magical personality, Scott Piner specializes in engaging audiences with interactive magic. With a degree in Theatre Arts from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Scott blends his passion for storytelling, people, marketing, math, and the arts to think creatively and create customers. In his youth, Scott was one of only a select few students from the Midwest chosen to attend the prestigious Tannen's Magic Camp in Long Island, New York. He lives with his wife and daughter in St. Charles and is a past President of the St. Charles Rotary Club. Scott performs for parties, events, and fundraisers year-round.

Leslie Hunt, renowned musician and owner of Hunt House Creative Arts Center, is taking the stage with her students at this year's Scarecrow Weekend. Leslie Hunt, who performs both as a solo artist and with a progressive rock band, District 97, even achieved top ten females on Season 6 of American Idol. This live performance will not only highlight Leslie Hunt's diverse musical range, which spans from rock to R&B, but also showcase the skills of very talented Hunt House Creative Arts students, as well.

Leslie Hunt began her life in the Chicago area, playing piano and singing at the age of four. Through the years, she has performed on many stages in many roles, and has been celebrated all throughout her development as a performer. While many will remember her from her all-too-brief stint on American Idol, where she made it to the top ten females, the singer/songwriter has since matured at an accelerated rate. Leslie performs regularly as a solo artist, enchanting rooms large and small with nothing but a piano or guitar and her voice. She also has a full backing band for shows that are less intimate, yet still wholly riveting. Leslie has also been the front woman and co-composer for the progressive rock band, District 97, since 2008. Leslie has worked with numerous established talents, including drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Sting) and bassist Vail Johnson (Stevie Nicks, Herbie Hancock). But ultimately, what sets Leslie apart is sonic variety, never sticking with a single genre for too long. On all five of her studio albums, you will find indie, classic rock, bossa nova, Americana, R&B, funk, soul, pop and rock. Whether it is a cheerful, hook-heavy song about love or a dark and insightful ballad of self-discovery, Leslie Hunt's music is a window into her soul for any listener willing to look.