Ongoing Attractions

Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info: 815-398-8090.

Alan and Adrianne St. George Center for the Arts – 800 Chicago Ave., Savanna. Info: 815-244-2035, 815-273-3900, 815-273-7262.

Artists’ Ensemble – Rockford College Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Now playing: Gee’s Bend. Tickets/Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

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.

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.

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

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

Byron Civic Theatre – 850 N. Colfax, Byron. Info: 815-312-3000.

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.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center – 1021 State St., DeKalb. Fridays 7-9 p.m. “We Work. Art Talks. We Offer.” thru May 25. Info: 815-758-1351.

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

The Fireside Theatre – Fort Atkinson, Wis. Featuring Legally Blonde, The Musical. Thru July 1. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Found It! Gallery – 107 Monroe St., Genoa. After-school arts & crafts from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for kids ages 3-14. Cost: $3 if you sign up at least the day before, $5 drop-in, $10 for all four days. Info: 815-601-2375.

Freeport Art Museum –121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m. Exhibiting now: 144th International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society, thru May 19. Info: 815-235-9755.

Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center – U.S. 20, east of Freeport. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibiting now: “Visual MAGnetism” thru May 25. Info: 815-233-1357.

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

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

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.

Kortman Gallery – 107 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibiting now: “Intimation(s)” — new works by Kristy Luck. Thru May 31. Info: 815-968-0123.

Tom Littrell Design & Art Studio – 317 Market St., Rockford. Info: 815-519-5288.

Main Street Players of Boone County – Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. May 18-20: Nunsense. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $5 students. Info: 800-741-2963 or mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

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

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

NIU Art Museum – Hall Case Galleries, 116 Altgeld Hall, DeKalb. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m. Info: 815-753-1936.

NIU School of Theatre & Dance – Stevens Building, DeKalb campus. Info: 815-753-1337.

Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition – Hanover’s Back Street Players, Stockton’s Plum River Playhouse and Orangeville’s Mighty Richland Players. Info: 815-281-0138. Or call Monroe Arts Center, 608-325-5700.

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.

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

Rock Valley College Studio Theatre – 3301 N. Mulford Road. Info: 815-921-2160.

Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. “71st Young Artist Show: Youth Division.” Annual showcase of artwork by students in grades K-8. Thru May 20. Free for everyone every Tues. 72nd Rockford Midwestern Biennial Exhibit. Dates: May 18-Sept. 23. Juried exhibit; prizes awarded. Rockford Photo Club display in Art Annex thru Sept. 23. Info: 815-968-2787.

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

Rockford Dance Company – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Info: 815-815-963-3341.

Timber Lake Playhouse – 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. Info: 815-244-2035.

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

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.

Womanspace – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Metamorphosis/Transformation in Gallery 1 thru June 7. Star Student Show in Gallery 3 thru June 7. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

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

Call for Artists: Brodhead’s Second Annual Wildflower Art Festival – Date: Aug. 11 in Veterans Park. Judged show. All media; artists responsible for providing their own display equipment. $500 in cash prizes awarded. Info: www.cityofbrodheadwi.us and download a printable application.

Registration for Ingrid Dohm Watercolor Workshop – Whitehead Realtors Bldg., 839 N. Perryville Road. Dates: June 9-10. Fee: $165; $40 deposit required to reserve your place. Limited to six participants. All levels of experience welcome. Info: 815-519-6492 or 815-282-3184.

Call for Crafters for Craft Faire Event – Let Freedom Ring July 4th Festival, Mt. Morris. Dates: June 29-July 4. Cost: $10/day (maximum of $30 for all 6 days). Info: 815-734-1355.

Call for Entries: “Seasons on the Land” Art Show and Benefit for Natural land Institute – Dates: Nov. 1-2 at Prairie Street Brewhouse. Deadline for entries: Aug. 3. Entry fees: $25 for Fine Art/Photography and $200 for Artisan. Refundable if entrant is not selected to display. Info: 815-964-6666.

Wednesday, May 16

Lifescape’s Senior Follies – Rockford First, 5950 Spring Creek Road. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door. Info: 815-963-1609.

Thursday, May 17

Beauty and the Beast – Auburn CAPA Theatre, 5110 Auburn St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets (Thurs. only) $5. Info: www.seatyourself.biz/auburncapa.

Friday, May 18

72nd Rockford Midwestern Biennial Exhibit Opening – Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. Hours: Mon.-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.: noon-5 p.m. Juried exhibit; prizes awarded.

Sleeping Beauty – Children’s Theatre Project, New SullivanTheatre, 118 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors. Group discounts available. Info: 815-227-9287.

Alice in Wonderland – Rockford College Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 7 p.m. Christian Youth Theatre production. Modern adaptation of old story. Tickets: $9-$12. Add $2 per ticket if purchased at the door. Info: 815-988-4146.

Beauty and the Beast – Auburn CAPA Theatre, 5110 Auburn St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8. Info: www.seatyourself.biz/auburncapa.

Gee’s Bend – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28 general admission, $26 seniors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Nunsense – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 7 p.m. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students/youth. Info: www.mainstreetplayers ofboonecounty.com or 800-741-2963.

Saturday, May 19

Fatherless Print Posse with artist Dave Menard – Pirate Ninja Studio, third floor, 400 N. First St. 6-10 p.m. Enter thru alley. Live performances by DJ Terrible T and Vic Monsta in first 2012 live screenprinting show. New apparel available.

Byron Civic Theatre 17th Annual Gala – Byron Middle School Theatre, Byron. 7:30 p.m. Favorite songs and scenes from past shows. Actors and actresses for the Season in Review. Tickets free, reservations not needed, but to help plan for food, call BCT Box Office. Info: 815-312-3000 or e-mail tickets@bctmagic.com.

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting Workshop – 317 Studio & Gallery, 317 Market St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $140. Multiple students from same family qualify for discount. Info: 815-519-5288. Registration and payment for class must be received one week prior to class start time.

Sleeping Beauty – Children’s Theatre Project, New SullivanTheatre, 118 N. Main St. 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors. Group discounts available. Info: 815-227-9287.

Alice in Wonderland – Rockford College Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 2 and 7 p.m. Christian Youth Theatre production. Modern adaptation of old story. Tickets: $9-$12. Add $2 per ticket if purchased at the door. Info: 815-988-4146.

Beauty and the Beast – Auburn CAPA Theatre, 5110 Auburn St. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8. Info: www.seatyourself.biz/auburncapa.

Gee’s Bend – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $28 general admission, $26 seniors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Nunsense – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 7 p.m. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students/youth. Info: www.mainstreetplayers ofboonecounty.com or 800-741-2963.

Sunday, May 20

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting Workshop – 317 Studio & Gallery, 317 Market St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $140. Multiple students from same family qualify for discount. Info: 815-519-5288. Registration and payment for class must be received one week prior to class start time.

Sleeping Beauty – Children’s Theatre Project, New SullivanTheatre, 118 N. Main St. 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors. Group discounts available. Info: 815-227-9287.

Alice in Wonderland – Rockford College Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 2 p.m. Christian Youth Theatre production. Modern adaptation of old story. Tickets: $9-$12. Add $2 per ticket if purchased at the door. Info: 815-988-4146.

Beauty and the Beast – Auburn CAPA Theatre, 5110 Auburn St. 2 p.m. Tickets $8. Info: www.seatyourself.biz/auburncapa.

Gee’s Bend – Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College, Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. 2 p.m. Tickets: $28 general admission, $26 seniors, $10 students. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

Nunsense – Community Building Complex, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 2 p.m. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students/youth. Info: www.mainstreetplayers ofboonecounty.com or 800-741-2963.

Monday, May 21

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Tuesday, May 22

Watercolor: Enjoy the Flow – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, thru June 5. Cost: $80, members $70. Ages 16-adult. Bring watercolor paints and brushes. Info: 815-877-0118.

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From the May 16-22, 2012, issue