Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 2-8, 2011

Ongoing Attractions

Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356: Deill/Julin,” thru Dec. 27. Born on the same day, in the same year – April 3, 1956 – in the same Rockford hospital. “Rockford Made 4356” celebrates the creative vision of noted Rockford artists John Deill and Jim Julin. Also “ Hatching History: A WATT Collection of Rare Poultry Breed Portraits,” RAM Art Annex, thru Nov. 20. “The Chemistry of Color” Oct. 24 thru April 22, 2012. “Abstractions” thru Nov. 6. “Outsider Insights” thru Nov. 13. Free for everyone every Tues. Info: 815-968-2787.

Artists’ Ensemble – Rockford College Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-903-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibiting now: “25: Rittenhouse @ Kortman.” 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. 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.

Discovery Center Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Now featuring: Peanuts… Naturally. A lighthearted look at nature with Charlie Brown, thru Jan. 8, 2012. $1/person for members; $10/person for public. Info: 815-963-6769.

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. Free. Info: 815-753-1936.

Rockford College Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. 3-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri. Featured exhibit: “TINY: Art from Microscopes of UW-Madison” thru Nov. 5. Info: 815-226-4105.

Womanspace – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-877-0118.

Beloit Fine Arts Incubator – 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Other hours by appointment. Info: 608-313-9083.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Info: 608-325-5700.

Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. Info: 815-964-2424.

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. 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. 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. Exhibiting now: “Art of Devotion” featuring devotional artifacts from the museum’s collection of Russian icons and artifacts from a private collector. Thru Nov. 12. 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. Info: 815-519-5288.

Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 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. 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. Now: “Dictations of Character” by Elaine Hudson. Regular hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Info: 815-517-0164.

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

Northwestern Illinois Theater Coalition – Seeking one-act plays by local authors, 20-30 min. with regional setting. Deadline to submit: Dec. 20. Final selections made Jan. 5. Opening February 2012: The Cheddar Curtain. Info: 815-281-0138.

Rock Valley College – Estelle M. Black LIbrary, Educational Resource Building, 3301 N. Mulford Road. Now thru Nov. 7: Esperanzas by Teresa J. Parker. Exhibition of images expressing the Spanish word for “hope.” The art examines the difficult issues facing women with breast cancer. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Legacy Art Sale – Womanspace, Gallery 1, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-8 p.m. Sealed bid sale; bids start as low as $20 for oil, acrylic, watercolor paintings, prints, ink drawings, mixed media, weavings, pottery. Sale runs at regular hours thru Nov. 10. Closing party, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Bids will be opened then. Info: 815-877-0118.

“Art of Devotion” – Freeport Art Museum,121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Devotional artifacts from the museum’s collection of Russian icons and artifacts from a private collector. More than 15 icons executed in Byzantine style painted by Freeport native Athena Mosxona. Info: 815-235-9755.

“TINY: Art from Microscopes at UW-Madison” – Rockford College Art Gallery, 5050 E. State St. Exhibition of scientific photographs and 3-D models generated by UW-Madison scientists during their research. Info: 815-226-4105.

Comedy: Jack Willhite & Jay Harris – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Free. Info: 815-877-8007.

Sculpture Creations – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 14-adult. Cost: $95 members, non-members $110. Clay sculpture, six-part class. Info: 815-877-0118.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Evening of Gothic Horror – NIU School of Theatre & Dance, Stevens Building, O’Connell Theatre, DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5, available only on performance nights one hour before curtain. Info: 815- 753-1337.

Friday, Nov. 4

Third Annual Dia Los Muertos Art Gallery – Pirate Ninja Print Shop,400 E. State St. 7-11 p.m. Art exhibit focusing on Mexican holiday “Day of the Dead.” Info: 815-519-3204.

The Pirates of Penzance – Woodstock Opera House,121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students and seniors. Thru Nov. 20. Info: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“Dress Like a Pirate” Night – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St. Audience members are invited to wear their best pirate costume to the 8 p.m. show. Audience will vote for best costume, and winner will receive a certificate good for two admissions to all four of next summer’s Starlight Theatre musical productions at Rock Valley College. Info: 815-338-5300.

“Dictations of Character” – Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery,161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Ill. Exhibit by Elaine Hudson, 2- and 3-dimensional portraits. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Weekly classes in bead jewelry making, silversmithing, flamework glass. Info: 815-517-0164.

“25: Rittenhouse @ Kortman” – Kortman Gallery, J.R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St. Free. Thru Nov. 19 Info: 815-968-0123.

“Symphony of Space and Forms” – Monroe Art Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Photography of Massimo Rinversi of Rome, Italy. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Runs thru Nov. 11. Free. Info: 608-325-5700.

Saturday, Nov. 5

BFAI 10th Anniversary Art Auction – Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 5:30-9 p.m. Live art auction and silent auction items. In appreciation for attending the opening reception, BFAI has arranged for dinner specials at downtown Beloit restaurants. Present your “Dinner Club” card, available at the gallery. Info: 608-313-9083.

The Pirates of Penzance – Woodstock Opera House,121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 8 p.m.Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students and seniors. Thru Nov. 20. Info: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“25: Rittenhouse @ Kortman” – Kortman Gallery, J.R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St. Thru Nov. 19. Free. Info: 815-968-0123.

“Symphony of Space and Forms” – Monroe Art Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Photography of Massimo Rinversi of Rome, Italy. Runs thru Nov. 11. Free. Info: 608-325-5700.

Performing Arts Senior Seminar – Rockford College, Clark Arts Center, Maddox Theatre and Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 7:30 p.m. Students will display the knowledge they have acquired in three 30-minute performances. Admission free. Np reservations required.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Hello Galena! – Art shop, 121 N. Commerce St., Galena. 1-4 p.m. Meet & Greet for artist Carol Bell, fiber artist who deals with weaving and wearable art. For more information including map and directions, go to www.hellogalena.org or call 815-777-1448.

The Pirates of Penzance – Woodstock Opera House,121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 3 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students and seniors. Thru Nov. 20. Info: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Monday, Nov. 7

The Pirates of Penzance – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students and seniors. Thru Nov. 20. Info: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“Symphony of Space and Forms” – Monroe Art Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Photography of Massimo Rinversi of Rome, Italy. Runs thru Nov. 11. Free. Info: 608-325-5700.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Preview Event: It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from Winneshiek Radio – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 7 p.m. Play demonstrates a live 1940’s-style radio show. Special opportunity to purchase reduced-rate one-year memberships. Info: 815-235-9755.

The Pirates of Penzance – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 8 p.m.Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students and seniors. Thru Nov. 20. Info: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“Symphony of Space and Forms” – Monroe Art Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Photography of Massimo Rinversi of Rome, Italy. Runs thru Nov. 11. Free. Info: 608-325-5700.

From the Nov. 2-8, 2011, issue