Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of July 27-Aug. 2, 2011

Ongoing Attractions

Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring Full Deck: A Short History of Skate Art thru Aug. 14. More than 300 skate decks borrowed from artists, skaters and companies across the U.S. are in this traveling exhibition covering art from the 1960s to today. Free for everyone every Tues. Info: 815-968-2787.

Artists’ Ensemble – Rockford College Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-540-4717.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Featuring “My Between Spaces: Raising Babies & Wrangling Adolescents” by Leslie Arbetman. Info: 815-968-0123.

David C. Olson Photography Studio – 7801 E. State St., inside Clock Tower Resort. Wildlife and nature imagery. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Free. Info: 815-873-1777.

Beth Ann Weis Salon & Spa – 4108 Morsay Drive, Rockford. Featuring Mary Kuller paintings, naive art. Thru July 31. Hours: Tues. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon., Wed. Info: 815-387-2700.

Funktional Arts – 412 N. First St. Furniture & sculpture. Info: 815-969-7942.

Village Gallery – Stewart Square. Artists’ co-op. 45 artists. Open Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 815-963-ARTS.

Bonzi Productions Theatre Group – Family theater, plays, musicals. Info: 815-394-8987.

Wright Museum of Art – 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Info: 608-363-2677.

Galena Artists’ Guild Gallery – 324 Spring St., Galena. Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-777-2870.

NIU Art Museum – Hall Case Galleries, 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m. Wassily Kandinsky: Klange, Notations 21, and Sheet Music and Record Albums–Graphics of Their Time, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-753-1936.

Rockford College Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. 3-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri. Free. Info: 815-226-4105.

Womanspace – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Exhibit: Anything Goes opens July 29, 5:30-8 p.m.in Gallery 1 thru Sept. 10. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-877-0118.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Other hours by appointment. Info: 608-313-9083.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Featuring “Page to the Stage: Selected Theatrical Costumes and Designs” by Linda Roethke, July 1 thru Aug. 26. Info: 608-325-5700.

ArtSpace West – 1426 N. Main St. Tues.-Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: 630-546-4727 or 815-988-1501.

Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Auditions to be held Aug. 5, 19 & 20 for new season show. Register now. Info: 815-398-8090.

Cholke Photography & Fine Art Gallery – 2211 E. State St. Fri., 7:30-10 p.m.; Sat., 4:30-10 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. Info: 815-226-9398.

The Fireside Theatre – Fort Atkinson, Wis. Now playing: David: A New Musical, at dinner theater thru Aug. 21. Tickets/info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Freeport Art Museum –121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Now thru Sept. 17: Print Invitational: Exhibition of printmaking by Barry Carlsen, Darren Houser, David Menard and Peter Olson. Info: 815-235-9755.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center – 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays 7-9 p.m. Info: 815-758-1351.

Tom Littrell Design & Art Studio – 317 Market St., Rockford. “Artists at Work” every Friday, 4-8 p.m. thru Oct. 15. Info: 815-519-5288.

Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Now playing: Children of Eden July 28-Aug. 7. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

Ingrid Dohm Studio Gallery – 839 N. Perryville Road. Appointments/Info: 815-519-6492.

Midtown Marketplace – 203 Seventh St. Info: 815-961-1269.

The Gallery At JustGoods – 201 Seventh St. Currently seeking local artist to present works in the Community/Art room. New art shows monthly. Featuring the works of David Van Delinder and Jim Flickinger. Info: 815-965-8903.

Charlotte Hackin Art Studio & Gallery – 6278 Brynwood Drive. Info: 815-639-1318.

Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery – 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Ill. Weekly classes in bead jewelry making, silversmithing and flamework glass. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Info: 815-517-0164.

Woodstock Opera House – 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. Info: 815-338-5300.

Call for Artists – Because of cancellations and configuration change, there is room for a few more artists at Sixth Annual Market House Square Art Festival, Aug. 13-14 in downtown Galena. Juried show of more than 40 artists. For info or an application: manager@HelloGalena.org or www.HelloGalena.org.

Wednesday, July 27

Hairspray – Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. $18. Info: 815-921-2160.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Thursday, July 28

Children of Eden – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23/adult; $20 seniors age 60 and older; $15/students with valid ID. Box office, noon-4 p.m. at 815-244-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Hairspray – Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. $18. Info: 815-921-2160.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Friday, July 29

Oliver! – Byron Civic Theatre, 1001 Shadow Wood Drive. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors, $6/students. Thru Aug. 7. Box office hours: 6-9 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. Info: 815-312-3000 or e-mail at tickets@bctmagic.com.

Hairspray – Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. $18. Info: 815-921-2160.

Gospel Jamboree – Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, 1112 Taylor St., Rockford. 7 p.m. Featuring soloists from Rockford and other cities. Free-will offering. Info: 815-397-1145 or 815-708-1255.

“Artists at Work” – Tom Littrell Design & Art Studio, 317 Market St., Rockford. Every Friday, 4-8 p.m. thru Oct. 15. Info: 815-519-5288.

Children of Eden – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $23/adults; $20/seniors age 60 and older; $15/students with valid ID . Box office, noon-4 p.m. at 815-244-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Saturday, July 30

RAAAC ArtsPlace Applebee’s Breakfast Benefit – Applebee’s, 6845 E. State St. 8-10 a.m. $5/advance, $5/door. Info: 815-963-6765.

Urban Art Expression: Session 2 – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Auditorium, 215 N. Wyman St. 2-5 p.m. Ages 13-19. Local artist Joe Goral teaches about “street art” or “graffiti art.” Info: 815-965-7606.

Rockin’ 4 Rockton Music & Art Festival – Settler’s Park, East Hawick St., Rockton. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fund-raiser for the Rockton Athletic Fields. Many local artisans & crafters on grounds. Bands feature ’60s classics, ’80s, country, folk, Christian and punk rock. Family event; no alcohol. Tickets: $5/advance, /$6/gate, available at Kelley Williamson locations in Roscoe, Rockton and Machesney Park, and online at ticketleap.com.

Children of Eden – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23/adults; $20/seniors age 60 and older; $15/students with valid ID. Box office, noon-4 p.m., at 815-244-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Hairspray – Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. $18. Info: 815-921-2160.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theatre. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Sunday, July 31

Oliver! – Byron Civic Theatre, 1001 Shadow Wood Drive. 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors, $6/students. Thru Aug. 7. Box office hours: 6-9 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. Info: 815-312-3000 or e-mail at tickets@bctmagic.com.

Hairspray – Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. $18. Info: 815-921-2160.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theatre. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Monday, Aug. 1

Children of Eden – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $23/adults; $20/seniors age 60 and older; $15/students with valid ID. Box office, noon-4 p.m. at 815-244-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theatre. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 2

Children of Eden – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $23/adults; $20/seniors age 60 and older; $15/students with valid ID. Box office, noon-4 p.m. at 815-244-2035 or online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Oliver! – Byron Civic Theatre, 1001Shadow Wood Drive. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/adults, $10/seniors, $6/students. Thru Aug. 7. Box office hours: 6-9 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. Info: 815-312-3000or e-mail at tickets@bctmagic.com.

David: A New Musical – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. at dinner theatre. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9595 or firesidetheatre.com.

Meet the Masters Art Class – Rockford Public Library, Main Library Little Theatre, 215 N. Wyman St. 1:30-3 p.m. Ages 8-12. Hands-on art class, learn new skills. Registration is required. Info: 815-965-7606.

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