Oakbrook - The Musical Mall

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For a cool mid-week break to the 'burbs, head west to Oakbrook Center which is keeping the shops on their toes with its new event, Fashion. Music. Be Inspired. Each Wednesday in July, Oakbrook Center is celebrating a different melodic theme with live music and fashion shows inspired by the music. This coming Wednesday is an Electric Violin Sonnet, July 20th will be Sinatra Classic and July, 27th is Coffee House Vibe. [Racked Inbox]