Ongoing Attractions

Funktional Arts – 412 N. First St. Jewelry, furniture, sculpture; ceramic sculpture by Lynn Fisher. By appointment only. Info: 229-9048/969-7942.

Village Gallery – Stewart Square. Artists co-op. Works of more than 45 artists for sale. Info: 963-ARTS/jcoeart.com.

At Home Players Theater – The House, DeKalb. Call for shows/times/prices/Info: 815/748-2880.

Flora: The Beauty of Botanics – Rockford Art Museum. Includes works by Georgia O’Keefe, Charlotte Hackin, John James Audubon, Ingrid Neuhofer and other local and international artists. Regular gallery hours. Free. Info: 968-2787.

Sticks & Stones – New Dimensions Gallery, Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Dr. Art opening that features works by Womanspace artists who interpreted the exhibits title. By appointment only. Free. Through July 20. Info: 877-0118.

Fred Berman Photographs: Walls & Windows – Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College, Wis. Defines the personality of locations. Tues. thru Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info: 608/363-2625.

Garden in the Gallery – Anderson Gallery, Rockford Art Museum. Large canvases with flowers and garden scenes. Regular gallery hours. Free. Info: 972-2880.

Threads of Time and The Mothers—Women in Ancient America – Freeport Arts Center, Freeport. Marianne Huber’s collection of female figurines dating from 1200 B.C. to 1400 A.D. Also, a quilt by Mary Lee. Thru July 27. Call for prices/Info: 815/235-9755.

Around the Corner – Monroe Arts Center, Monroe, Wis. Fiber artist Dawn Ingham displays her work. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info: 608/325-5700.

Reversal of Sponge – Paragon, 205 W. State St. An exhibit of drawings and acrylic paintings by Roam Rosenbaum. Regular restaurant hours. Free. Thru July 19. Info: 963-1660.

Cool Moves! The Artistry of Motion – Discovery Center Museum. A traveling exhibit of interactive and educational art focusing on the art of motion and light. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon. thru Sat., noon-5 p.m. Thru Oct. 26. Call for prices/Info: 963-6769.

Sculpture Galena: A Summer/Fall Showcase of International Contemporary Art – Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site, Galena. Bold and innovative new works of public outdoor art. Thru Oct. 31. Call for times/prices/Info: 877/444-5850.

Robot Dream: Fiber Works & Drawings – Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. By using labor intensive quilt media, nostalgic memories, and the robot persona, pieces by Kathy Weaver deal with personal conflict and humor. Tues. thru Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 363-2095.

See The World – Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology. A small sample of the beautiful and meaningful artifacts that visitors can use to appreciate the diversity of people around them. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Thru Oct. 12. Info: 608/363-2625.

Wednesday, July 16

Imagination Station: Kenny Ahern – Sinnissippi Bandshell. Physical comedian presented by the Children’s Medical Center/Rockford Health System. 1:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Just So – Starlight Theater, Rock Valley College. Second performance of a musical that weaves five of Rudyard Kipling’s stories together in a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship. Call for times/prices/Info: 921-2160.

Heart of Rockford Awards Ceremony – Associated Bank. Local representatives of the heart of Rockford receive awards. 5:30 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 964-6221.

Summer Drama Class – New American Theater. A two-week intensive course for teens that focuses on all aspects of presenting a play. 2-5 p.m. $180. Info: 963-9454.

Thursday, July 17

Private Lives – Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll. Broadway’s hottest revival comes to TLP with Noel Coward’s classic comedy. A divorced couple, honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meets again by chance. 8 p.m. Call for tickets/prices/Info: 815/244-2035.

Just So – Starlight Theater, Rock Valley College. Second performance of a musical that weaves five of Rudyard Kipling’s stories together in a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship. Call for times/prices/Info: 921-2160.

Summer Drama Class – New American Theater. A two-week intensive course for teens that focuses on all aspects of presenting a play. 2-5 p.m. $180. Info: 963-9454.

Friday, July 18

Monkey Business – Storefront Cinema. The Marx Brothers—with a film and lecture. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 962-FILM.

Follies – Jubilee Theater, Clock Tower. The glitter and glamour of Las Vegas comes to the Midwest with genuine costumes, beautiful showgirls, singing comedy and audience participation. Thru Aug. 24. Call for times/prices/Info: 815/229-4033.

Just So – Starlight Theater, Rock Valley College. Second performance of a musical that weaves five of Rudyard Kipling’s stories together in a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship. Call for times/prices/Info: 921-2160.

Summer Drama Class – New American Theater. A two-week intensive course for teens that focuses on all aspects of presenting a play. 2-5 p.m. $180. Info: 963-9454.

Guys & Dolls – Pec Playhouse Theater. This fun and lively oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway. 8 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 815/239-1210.

Private Lives – Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll. Broadway’s hottest revival comes to TLP with Noel Coward’s classic comedy. A divorced couple, honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meets again by chance. 8 p.m. Call for tickets/prices/Info: 815/244-2035.

Saturday, July 19

Monkey Business – Storefront Cinema. The Marx Brothers. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $5. Info: 962-FILM.

Follies – Jubilee Theater, Clock Tower. The glitter and glamour of Las Vegas comes to the Midwest with genuine costumes, beautiful showgirls, singing comedy and audience participation. Thru Aug. 24. Call for times/prices/Info: 815/229-4033.

Movies In The Park – Sinnissippi Park Music Shell. 8 p.m., film at 8:30 p.m. Free. Info: 987-8800.

Just So – Starlight Theater, Rock Valley College. Second performance of a musical that weaves five of Rudyard Kipling’s stories together in a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship. Call for times/prices/Info: 921-2160.

Summer Drama Class – New American Theater. A two-week intensive course for teens that focuses on all aspects of presenting a play. 2-5 p.m. $180. Info: 963-9454.

Emerging Artists Exhibition – Rockford Art Museum, Assembly Hall. Local emerging artists present their work with live music by emerging band, Jazz Syndication. 3-8 p.m. $4/$8. Info: 965-6916.

Guys & Dolls –Pec Playhouse Theater. This fun and lively oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway. 2 & 8 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 815/239-1210.

Private Lives – Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll. Broadway’s hottest revival comes to TLP with Noel Coward’s classic comedy. A divorced couple, honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meets again by chance. 8 p.m. Call for tickets/prices/Info: 815/244-2035.

Spring is a Little Late This Year – Chelsea Studio, 13115 E. Chelsea Rd., Stockton. J. Eric Anderson’s new watercolors. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815/947-2780.

Sunday, July 20

Monkey Business – Storefront Cinema. A Marx Brothers film. 4:30 & 7 p.m. $5. Info: 962-FILM.

Summer Drama Class – New American Theater. A two-week intensive course for teens that focuses on all aspects of presenting a play. 2-5 p.m. $180. Info: 963-9454.

Just So – Starlight Theater, Rock Valley College. Second performance of a musical that weaves five of Rudyard Kipling’s stories together in a fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship. Call for times/prices/Info: 921-2160.

Fame – Timber Lake Playhouse, Mt. Carroll. The high energy, Academy Award-winning film explodes onto stage. NYC teens find out if they’ve got what it takes to “live forever.” 8 p.m. Call for tickets/prices/Info: 815/244-2035.

Guys & Dolls –Pec Playhouse Theater. This fun and lively oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway. 2 p.m. Call for prices/Info: 815/239-1210.

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Have a great summer from The Rock River Times!

Tuesday, July 22

Turkish Imports, Etc. – 208 S. Hackett St., S. Beloit. A large selection of beautiful, handmade area rugs from throughout the Middle East, exceptional pillow covers, and unique sterling silver jewelry with semi-precious stones designed by Mary Ann Green. Open every Tues. 5-8 p.m. Info: 389-2186.

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