Herb Kent Birthday Party

V103 radio personality Herb Kent -- the Cool Gent -- a veteran of Chicago radio, celebrates his 80-something birthday by partying with listeners. There will be a live show too, with veterans of R&B including The Dramatics, The Emotions and Fred Wesley of the J.B.'s. <br><br><b> Why go: </b>So you can party to the dusties that "Herbie Baby" plays Sunday afternoons on a real dance floor instead of while driving down the street. <br><br><b> Reconsider:</b> What's a radio? <br><br><b> 8 p.m. Saturday at The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond; $35-$45; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com</b>
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( Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune / October 25, 2012 )

V103 radio personality Herb Kent -- the Cool Gent -- a veteran of Chicago radio, celebrates his 80-something birthday by partying with listeners. There will be a live show too, with veterans of R&B including The Dramatics, The Emotions and Fred Wesley of the J.B.'s.

Why go: So you can party to the dusties that "Herbie Baby" plays Sunday afternoons on a real dance floor instead of while driving down the street.

Reconsider: What's a radio?

8 p.m. Saturday at The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond; $35-$45; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

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