On September 10, 2026, Felix And Fingers brought an evening of music, laughter, and sing-along energy to Riverside Golf Club in North Riverside, Illinois, for a standout Club Event honoring Riverside Lions Club Person of the Year, Karen Lanyg. Friends, family, and fellow Lions Club members gathered at the country club for a polished celebration that paired heartfelt recognition with the unmistakable fun of dueling pianos.
The event had all the ingredients of a memorable night: cocktails, dinner, meaningful toasts, a patriotic theme, and a room full of guests ready to celebrate someone special. By the time Felix And Fingers took the keys, the evening had already built a warm, communal spirit—exactly the kind of atmosphere where dueling pianos thrive.
A Celebratory Night at Riverside Golf Club in North Riverside
Riverside Golf Club offered an elegant and comfortable setting for this North Riverside gathering, giving guests the space to mingle, dine, and enjoy live entertainment without losing the close-knit feel of a club celebration. The evening began with cocktails, allowing attendees to reconnect, congratulate Karen Lanyg, and settle into the festive tone of the night.
From there, guests moved into dinner, where the room shifted into a more formal—but still joyful—celebration of the honoree. The setting worked beautifully for the flow of the event, giving each portion of the evening its own moment while keeping everyone engaged and connected.
The celebration recognized Karen Lanyg as the Riverside Lions Club Person of the Year, and the program reflected just how much she means to the community. Toasts were offered by her sons, her daughter, the president of the Lions Club, the president of the local library, and Karen herself. Each speaker added a personal layer to the evening, helping guests appreciate not only the honor being given, but the relationships and service behind it.
Adding to the occasion, the event was themed around the 250th anniversary of the country, bringing a patriotic touch to the decor and overall spirit of the night. That theme gave the celebration an extra sense of significance, blending civic pride with local appreciation in a way that felt perfectly suited to a Lions Club gathering.
Toasts, Broadway, and a One-of-a-Kind Musical Moment
One of the evening’s most memorable highlights came when the guest of honor’s son performed “This Is the Moment” from the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde. Felix And Fingers accompanied the performance, creating a live musical moment that felt both theatrical and deeply personal. It was the kind of feature that turns an event from enjoyable into unforgettable.
The song choice fit the occasion beautifully. “This Is the Moment” brought a sense of grandeur and emotion to the celebration, underscoring the importance of the honor while giving the family a unique way to contribute to the program. For guests, it was a special surprise; for the honoree, it became a musical tribute that stood apart from a traditional toast.
That flexibility is one of the reasons dueling pianos can work so well for club events, country club celebrations, awards banquets, and community gatherings. Felix And Fingers can support formal programming, accompany special performances, and then transition into high-energy entertainment when the room is ready to celebrate.
At Riverside Golf Club, that range proved especially valuable. The performers matched the event’s tone throughout the evening, allowing the heartfelt moments to breathe before shifting gears into interactive, crowd-focused fun. It helped the night feel seamless rather than segmented, with music acting as the thread tying everything together.
Dueling Pianos Turned the Celebration Into a Dance Party
After the toasts and featured performance, Felix And Fingers brought the room into full dueling pianos mode, entertaining guests with the lively, request-driven style the company is known for. The crowd responded with enthusiasm, and the celebration quickly became more than a dinner program—it became a shared party.
A major high point came when guests got up and danced to “Dancing Queen.” The song brought everyone into the action, creating a joyful, no-pressure dance floor moment that perfectly matched the celebratory mood. For a club event honoring a beloved community member, it was an ideal finale: upbeat, familiar, and impossible not to enjoy.
The success of the evening came from the balance between personal recognition and interactive entertainment. Guests had time to honor Karen Lanyg, enjoy dinner, hear meaningful remarks, and participate in a special Broadway performance. Then, with Felix And Fingers at the pianos, they had the chance to laugh, sing, dance, and celebrate together.
For anyone considering Riverside Golf Club in North Riverside for a club event, awards dinner, fundraiser, banquet, or milestone celebration, this event showed how well the venue can support an evening with multiple moving parts. And for groups looking to make their event feel personal and lively, Felix And Fingers Dueling Pianos offers the kind of entertainment that adapts to the room while keeping guests at the center of the experience.
To bring dueling pianos to an upcoming event at Riverside Golf Club or another favorite venue, contact Felix And Fingers Dueling Pianos at (800) 557-4196. If this celebration sounds like the kind of night worth sharing, pass this blog post along to someone planning a memorable event.
