Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 6-12, 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. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Opening reception June 7 for Realism or Not. Thru July 28. Info: 815-963-1894.

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. Info: 815-758-1351.

District Bar & Grill – 205 W. State St., Rockford. Art exhibit from Kortman Gallery. Includes paintings, prints, mixed media, photography. Art with an urban theme.

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. 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. Now exhibiting: Sue Pisano and friends. 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: John Bell, abstract art. Thru July 21. 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 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. Now playing: 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. New program: Blue Star Museums, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families this summer from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. 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. Now playing: Guys and Dolls. 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.

Order Tickets for Cirque du Soleil – BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Dates: June 13-17. Tickets/Info: 815-968-5222.

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.

Registration for Tween Art Camp: Tween Experiments – Woman-space, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: June 11-14, 9 a.m.-noon. For girls and boys ages 10-14. Cost: $95 members, $110 non-members. Register by June 7. All art materials included. Info: 815-877-0118.

Reservations for RAM Wine Tasting at La Paloma Gardens – 3622 Brookview Road, Rockford. Date: June 14, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members. Proceeds to benefit Rockford Art Museum. Info: 815-972-2870

“America’s Got Talent” – ArtsPlace at Rockford College Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Date: Mon.-Thurs., June 18-Aug. 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Alonzo Russell, guest choreographer. 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.

TownSquare Players seeks Applicants – Candidates sought for producer and director for Blithe Spirit, and orchestra conductor for Putnam County Spelling Bee. Deadline for producer candidates: June 8. Deadline for artistic director, vocal/music director, and orchestra conductor, June 15. Info: www.tspinc.org.

Wednesday, June 6

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 8 p.m.Tickets: $20 adults, $17 students/seniors. Info: 815-921-2160 or rvcstarlight.com.

Guys and Dolls – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors age 60 and older, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

Realism or Not – ArtSpace West Gallery, 1426 N. Main St. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Thru July 28. Info: 815-963-1894.

Thursday, June 7

Guys and Dolls – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors age 60 and older, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

Artist’s Reception: Realism or Not – ArtSpace West Gallery, 1426 N. Main St. 6-8:30 p.m. Featuring ; Jean Apgar, Marianne Biagi, K. Dyer, Pat Lai, Julie Ekstam Lyle, Scott Mount, Sue Mount, Mary Rosandich, Peg Sowle, Carla Weisend. Oil, acrylic, watercolor, beadwork, stained glass, mixed media, bead designs. Info: 815-963-1894.

Friday, June 8

Guys and Dolls – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors age 60 and older, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

Opening Reception for John Bell – J.R. Kortman Gallery, 107 N. Main St. 5:30-9 p.m. “Always hungry” exhibition. Thru July 21. Info: 815-968-0123.

Saturday, June 9

Edgebrook Arts & Crafts Exhibit with Cirque du Soleil Quidam Visit – Edgebrook, 1601 N. Alpine Road. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 50 artists and vendors. Free.

Opening Reception: 55th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition – Beloit College, Wright Museum of Art, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 4:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through July 22. Info: www.beloit.edu/arts.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre, 3301 N. Mulford Road. 2 and 8 p.m.Tickets: $20 adults, $17 students/seniors. Info: 815-921-2160 or rvcstarlight.com.

Guys and Dolls – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors age 60 and older, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

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 older. Info: 815-234-8535, ext. 200.

Fourth Annual Prairieland Art Tour – In and around Freeport. Two-day event. Sat.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Brochures with maps available at Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem, Freeport; Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 US Rte 20 East; The Blue Orchid Art Gallery, 12 E. Main, Freeport. Variety of art work will be available to view and purchase.

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.

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.

Father’s Day Frame – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. 9 a.m.-noon. Make-It Take-It with purchase of frame, while supplies last. Ages 3 and older.

Sunday, June 10

Guys and Dolls – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 2 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors age 60 and up, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

Art on the Lawn – Rockford College, 5050 E. State St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $3 adults, children age 12 and younger, Free. Parking free, food and drinks for purchase. Event held rain or shine.

Fourth Annual Prairieland Art Tour – In and around Freeport. Two-day event. Sun.: Noon-4 p.m. Brochures with maps available at Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem, Freeport; Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20 East; The Blue Orchid Art Gallery, 12 E. Main, Freeport. Variety of art work will be available to view and purchase.

Father’s Day Keychain – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Make-It Take-It, while supplies last. Ages 3 and older.

Auditions for Oklahoma! – Byron Middle School Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 7 p.m. Prepare a song and be prepared to read from the script. Contact the director by e-mail at Oklahoma!@bctmagic.com.

Monday, June 11

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Tuesday, June 12

Guys and Dolls – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors age 60 and older, $15 students. Info: 815-244-2035.

Father’s Day Mug – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. 1-3 p.m. Make-It Take-It with purchase of mug. Ages 3 and older.

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From the June 6-12, 2012, issue