" THE DICK BIONDI STORY - THE VOICE THAT ROCKED AMERICA"

Get Ready.**..,, It’s a night of music, memories, and movie magic, so bring your premiere-night sparkle and rock ’n’ roll style!**

💃 - It's the Event Worth Stepping Out For ! 🥳🎤

RED CARPET MOVIE PREMIERE: Get ready to dive into the wild ride of Dick Biondi’s legendary radio career that changed the game forever!

The Dick Biondi Story, a new documentary celebrating the man who helped define rock ’n’ roll radio in America. Biondi—famously the first DJ to play a Beatles record in the United States and a champion of countless music legends -- directed, filmed, and narrated by acclaimed Chicago filmmaker Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice. The documentary recently captured the “Best of Fest” award at the Route 66 International Film Festival (November 2025) and will be released nationally via streaming and DVD in 2026.

Entertainment industry powerhouse Ron Onesti, in partnership with the iconic Des Plaines Theatre, will host the Red Carpet Premiere on Sunday, March 29, at 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m-
Inviting guests to walk the red carpet, pose for photos and enjoy a lively Meet & Greet with the cast, celebrity look-alikes, and fellow rock ’n’ roll fans. Food and beverages will be available, including a signature “Biondi Style ‘On Top of a Pizza,” featuring Ron Onesti’s famous meatball.Onesti, who played a key role in the documentary’s production and fundraising, appears in the film and serves as a co-sponsor of the award-winning project. A mini-concert by The Stingrays will kick off the celebration at 5:00 p.m., followed by the premiere screening at 6:00 p.m., a filmmaker Q&A, and an auction featuring an autographed guitar. —

NOTE: The FILM PREMIER segment of this evening is also including a portion to the evening for the Black Tie optional but encouraged after the film screening. It is NOT a part of the event portion with the host for the evening's festivities. You are FREE to making separate arrangements for that segment.

From Filmmaker Pamela Enzweiler-Pulice: “Dick Biondi gave the 60’s generation a voice we desperately needed,” said Pulice. “At age 13, I felt alone until I heard Dick on my transistor radio. His sense of humor—and the music he played—truly saved me. To show my appreciation, I started the West Suburban Dick Biondi Fan Club in 1961 at my junior high school in Villa Park, Illinois. “I followed his many appearances throughout the Chicago area, and over time, Dick and I became friends. Dick generously allowed me to film him along with his legendary musician and media friends, and I am incredibly proud toshare this important piece of radio history with the world.”In addition to Pulice’s personal story, the documentary features interviews with music and entertainment legends including Beach Boys co-founders Brian Wilson and Al Jardine; Paul Shaffer; Frankie Valli; Frankie Avalon; Bobby Rydell; Tony Orlando; comedian Tom Dreesen; Grammy-winning songwriter Jim Peterik; and Carl Giammarese and Dennis Tufano of The Buckinghams. The film also includes reflections from respected media voices Bob Sirott, Robert Feder and John Landecker.

Cost for this event: Your 'special' ticket price: 🎟️ $26.50

-THIS IS A GA (GENERAL ADMISSION) EVENT: SEATING WILL BE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED!

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IMPORTANT TO NOTE: In addition to your RSVP here, you MUST also get your ticket(s). It saves your space for the show's complete evening array of attractions alongside the documentary / film Premiere. Otherwise DROP ME A MESSAGE for making special arrangements and after purchasing your ticket(s) for more on the agenda info.
As well as where to pick up- Where we will be meeting will BE COMMUNICATED two to three days before event. I will drop a message here for you guys on my phone info to TEXT/CALL and about any unique attire to be looking out for. This is posted in other groups.
Evening start time: A mini-concert by The Stingrays will kick off the celebration at 5:00 p.m., followed by the premiere screening at 6:00 p.m., a filmmaker Q&A, and an auction featuring an autographed guitar.
Note: Doors Open at 3:30p.m, inviting guests to walk the red carpet, pose for photos and enjoy a lively meet and greet ! If you're unable to making that portion and our still on the way.. I WILL ALSO BE LEAVING ANOTHER MESSAGE HERE with contact info if you are still arriving and about where to find us or you can Text/Call me!!

******Your individual tickets will be waiting at the box office on "wIll-call" for you held under "Little Mystic Treasures" -
*****You can make additional arrangements by directly contacting the organizer of this event!**

Where we'll meet : You can find us at the RockStock building which is two building doors on the right of the front entrance to the theatre.
Address is the 1486 BUILDING: There are label markings underneath that store's name which will say**: BOX OFFICE, POSTERS, T SHIRTS .**

Additional Details - Good to know-
FAQ:
https://desplainestheatre.com/about/faq/
Venue Address of Theatre:
1476 Miner St . Des Plaines, 60016 United States : Phone - +1 224-354-2333

Parking Info: There is street parking meter available close and across the street! There is Metropolitan Square Garage (660 Metropolitan Way/1461 Market St): Located behind the theater - offers short-term parking (3 hours) ; Civic Center Parking Deck (606 Lee St); Located just north of Miner Street behind city hall , Metra Lots by rail tracks!
Seating Map: https://desplainestheatre.com/about/seating-chart/

Map of directions to Theatre: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QYtxWB1ouCeuXFr8

This day is perfect for:

• Friends & groups!
• Old radio times fans!
• Rock ’n’ roll radio in America legends enthusiasts!
• Filmmaker Q&A's session,
• Music memories in format of film screenings!

We look forward to seeing you! 😁🎞️🎬🍿

rock ’n’ roll radio
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~ CHEERS 😎👏