Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 23-29, 2012

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. Now playing: 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 May 26-Aug. 11: “It’s Only Natural.” Celebrating nature in art, 40 works of art in diverse media. 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. Info: 800-741-2963 or www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

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

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Exhibiting thru June 29: “On Reflection.” Group art exhibit featuring acrylic painter Deborah Meyer and eight potters known as The Mad Hatters. 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 Starlight Theatre – 3301 N. Mulford Road. Coming June 6: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! Info: 815-921-2160.

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. 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 runs 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.

Vendor Call for Fourth Annual Edgebrook Arts & Crafts Exhibit, “Think. Feel.Design.” Date: Saturday, June 9. Call 815-398-8957 or e-mail amandala@orputcompanies.com.

Registration for Plein Air Painting – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. Dates: June 4-7, 2-4 p.m. Meet at Jarrett Center. All equipment provided. Cost: $20/person. Ages 12 and up. Register by May 29. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

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.

Registration for ArtsPlace youth arts apprenticeship program – Rockford College Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Date: Mon.-Thurs., June 18-Aug. 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Register now; applications are being taken until seats are filled. Info: 815-963-6765 or www.artsforeveryone.com.

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 and 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 23

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Thursday, May 24

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Friday, May 25

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.

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

Saturday, May 26

It’s Only Natural – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. Saturday hours, noon-5 p.m. Celebrating nature in art, 40 works of art in diverse media. Thru Aug. 11. Info: 815-235-9755.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday, May 27

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.

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

Monday, May 28

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Tuesday, May 29

It’s Only Natural – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrating nature in art, 40 works of art in diverse media. Thru Aug. 11. Info: 815-235-9755.

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 23-29, 2012, issue