Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 7-13, 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. “The Chemistry of Color” Oct. 24 thru April 22, 2012. Free for everyone every Tues. Info: 815-968-2787.

Artists’ Ensemble – Rockford College Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Now playing: Indian Blood thru Dec. 18. Info: 815-903-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibiting now: “The Wright Inspiration: Art, Design, and the Laurent House.” 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. 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.

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron. Info: 815-312-3000, 6-9 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. and 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. Opening Nov. 25: The 1942 USO Christmas Tour.

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: 8th Annual Juried Exhibition, thru Feb. 3, 2012. 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.

Pec Playhouse Theatre – 314 Main St., Pecatonica.Info: 815-239-1210.

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. Trunk Show for Betsy Youngquist, Dec. 8-10. 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. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Womanspace – 3333 Maria Linden Drive. “Holiday Art and Craft Sale” thru Dec. 15. Sale hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. plus evenings & weekends when programs are scheduled. “Permanent Collection” in Gallery 3 thru Dec. 15. Info: 815-877-0118.

Upcoming Events

Reservations for Back Home Again for Christmas – Hoffman House Restaurant, 7550 E. State St. Date: Dec. 14, noon. Luncheon & matinee performance. $36.95 includes meal, tax, tip and show. Advance reservations and pre-payment required. Main entree is prime rib. Info: 815-229-6852.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

The Story of Dorothy Day — Warrior for Peace & Champion of the Poor – Womanspace, Fountain View Room 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $12 (members $10). Video story of the life of a 1920’s suffragette and peace activist. Info: 815-877-0118.

Meet Me in St. Louis – Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. 1 and 7 p.m. Admission: $20/series or $5/movie. Info: 847-675-2580.

A Christmas Carol – Rock Valley College Studio Theatre, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 seniors/students. Info: 815-921-2160.

A Private Haiku: Ceramic Work of Helen Merritt – NIU Art Museum, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Works of Japanese print scholar who studied the traditions of Japanese pottery. Thru Dec. 16. Info: 815-753-1936.

NIU School of Art Faculty Exhibition – NIU Art Museum, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru Feb. 25. (closed Dec. 17, 2011-Jan. 9, 2012). Info: 815-753-1936.

The New Art Examiner, “Chicago’s Independent Voice of the Visual Arts,” 1973-2002 – NIU Art Museum, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru March 10. Info: 815-753-1936.

“Peek-A-Boo” – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Multi-media group show by Driftless Area Artists. Free, open to public. Info: 608-325-5700.

Thursday, Dec. 8

Trunk Show for Betsy Youngquist – Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery, 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Ill. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Three-day jewelry show. Artist’s reception on Friday. Info: 815-517-0164 or www.blissbeads.com.

A Christmas Carol – Rock Valley College Studio Theatre, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 seniors/students. Info: 815-921-2160.

“Peek-A-Boo” – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Multi-media group show by Driftless Area Aretists. Free, open to public. Info: 608-325-5700.

Indian Blood – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, 5050 E. State St.7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28, $26 for se niors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Friday, Dec. 9

J.R. Sullivan’s Hometown Holiday – Sullivan Center, 118 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $25, available at Coronado PAC box office, 314 N. Main St., call (815) 968-0595 or online at www.coronadopac.org.

Trunk Show for Betsy Youngquist – Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery, 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Ill. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Three-day jewelry show. Artist’s reception, 6-8 p.m. Friday. Info: www.blissbeads.com.

December Dance Workshops – Beloit College, Neese Theater, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. Featuring 20 student-choreographed dances. Info: 608-363-2849.

A Christmas Carol – Rock Valley College Studio Theatre, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 seniors/students. Info: 815-921-2160.

“The Wright Inspiration: Art, Design, and the Laurent House” – Kortman Gallery, J. R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St. Group exhibition of works inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright in a variety of media. Info: 815-968-0123.

“Peek-A-Boo” – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Multi-media group show by Driftless Area Artists. Free, open to public. Info: 608-325-5700.

Permanent Collection – Womanspace, Gallery 3, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Regular exhibit hours, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. plus evenings and weekends when programs are scheduled. Info: 815-877-0118.

“Motion Suspended in Glass” – Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery, 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 5-8 p.m. Trunk show of handmade flamework glass beads by Trish McKendry. Great gifts! Free to the public. Info: 815-517-0164.

Indian Blood – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 8 p.m. Tickets: $28, $26 for seniors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Trunk Show for Betsy Youngquist – Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery, 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Ill. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Three-day jewelry show. Info: 815-517-0164 or www.blissbeads.com.

December Dance Workshops – Beloit College, Neese Theater, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 8 p.m. Featuring 20 student-choreographed dances. Info: 608-363-2849.

“One King” Musical Concert – Hope Free Church of Roscoe, 5656 Elevator Road, Roscoe. 7 p.m. Choirs, Orchestra Ensemble and Story Tellers. Free. Info: 815-623-6545.

A Christmas Carol – Rock Valley College Studio Theatre, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 seniors/students. Info: 815-921-2160.

“The Wright Inspiration: Art, Design, and the Laurent House” – Kortman Gallery, J. R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Group exhibition of works inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright in a variety of media. Info: 815-968-0123.

“Peek-A-Boo” – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Multi-media group show by Driftless Area Artists. Free, open to public. Info: 608-325-5700.

Indian Blood – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $28, $26 for se niors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Sunday, Dec. 11

J.R. Sullivan’s Hometown Holiday – Sullivan Center, 118 N. Main St. 2 p.m. Tickets, $25, available at Coronado PAC box office, 314 N. Main St., call (815) 968-0595 or online at www.coronadopac.org.

Indian Blood – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 2 p.m. Tickets: $28, $26 for se niors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Monday, Dec. 12

“Peek-A-Boo” – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Multi-media group show by Driftless Area Aretists. Free, open to public. Info: 608-325-5700.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

St. Nicholas Sculpture Exhibition (the “true story”] – Vineyard Books & Gifts, 1638 N. Alpine Road, Rockford. The true story of St. Nicholas as illustrated by each statue. Exhibition hours noon-8:30 p.m. thru Dec. 10. Free and open to public. Info: 815-398-4030.

Broadway at the Coronado: South Pacific – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. $45-$65. Info: 815-968-0595 or www.coronadopac.org.

“Peek-A-Boo” – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Multi-media group show by Driftless Area Artists. Free, open to public. Info: 608-325-5700.

From the Dec. 7-13, 2011, issue