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Sponsored by the Skokie Park DiStIICt the village of Skokie and the Skokie Chamber of Commerce, the Backlot Bash is scheduled to run from Aug. 25 to 27. Held one week before Labor Day weekend, the MIKE ISAACS/PIONEER PRESS PHOTOS bash is also more music- Skokie's annual Backlot Bash, featuring diverse music, games and rides, food and more is scheduled forAug. 25to27in downtown Skokie. themed than any other an- nual festival the village runs. Many others performersthe Backlot Bash grew out In its 10 years, Skokie'swill play live music duringofthe efforts offour govern- Backlot Bash has presented almost all hours the festivalment agencies and two not- international eclectic rock, is open. for-profit business organi- blues and R&B artists, in- All events are held justzations to bring attention to cluding The Psychedelic outside Skokie Village HallSkokie's downtown.