Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 27-July 3, 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. Now exhibiting: 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. Coming July 12: The Rock & The Rabbi. 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. Now offering summer art studio classes for ages 7-17, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, except Drawing for Teens, 2-4:30 p.m. 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: “Always hungry,” 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. Now playing: Steel Magnolias at Hanover Township Hall, June 29, 30 and July 1. Coming to Masonic Temple, Orangeville, July 6 and 7; dessert theater, July 8. To Christ Lutheran Church, Stockton, July 14 and 15. Tickets for Back Street Players may be purchased at Apple River State Bank, Hanover, at 815-591-2201. Reservations for Mighty Richland Players in Orangeville at 815-829-1310 or 608-325-5700. Tickets for Plum River Playhouse at Stockton Banking Center at 815-947-2000. Also: nwitc2012@gmail.com.

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 July 11: 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. Into the Light: Illinois Glass, runs thru Oct. 21. 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: Working, the Musical, thru June 30. Performances 7:30 p.m., Tues.-Sat., with 2 p.m. matinees Sun. and Wed. Tickets available during regular business hours, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Tickets/Info: 815-244-2035 or www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

317 Studio & Gallery – 317 Market St. Every Friday, see “Artists at Work” from 4-9 p.m. Info: 815-533-7185.

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. Exhibiting now: Symmetry/Chaos in Gallery 1, thru July 26. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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.

Registration Needed

Registration for All About Dance! Camp – Rockford Dance Company, 711 N. Main St. Dates: June 25-29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 7-12. Cost: $275. Also available: Ballet Themed Dance Camps, June 25-29, July 30-Aug. 3 and Aug. 6-10. For ages 3–6, fun activities. Cost: $85. Dance Sport! for boys ages 6-10, July 30-Aug. 3. Cost: 85. Info: 815-963-3341 or www.rockforddancecompany.com.

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.

Reservations for “Into the Light” Bus Trip – Help Rockford Art Museum celebrate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Studio Glass Movement with a daytrip to Madison for a special tour of Spark and Flame: 50 Years of Art Glass and the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the Chazen Museum of Art. Date: June 30, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $50; space limited to 25. Reservations required. Info: 815-968-2787.

Registration for RAAC Arts Camp – Ellis Arts Academy, 220 S. Central Ave. Dates: July 16-23, 1-4:30 p.m. Rockford Area Arts Council crafters program for youth, ages 5-13. Cost $60; fee is waived for children on free or reduced lunch. Seats are limited. Registration taken until camp is full. Info: 815-963-6765 or www.artsforeveryone.com.

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.

Reservations for “Art in the Garden” – La Paloma Gardens, 3622 Brook-view Road, Rockford. Date: Aug. 11. 6 p.m.-midnight. Tickets purchased before June 30: $150; corporate table: $1,500. Tickets purchased after July 1: $175; corporate table: $1,750. Proceeds benefit Rockford Art Museum. Info: 815-968-2787.

Wanted: Vendors for Rockton Chamber of Commerce Candy Cane Craft Show – Date: Dec. 21, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Food concessions will be sold, and other activities planned. Applications being accepted for crafters. Booths are $30 each, incl. table and 2 chairs; approx. space of 6×4 ft. Photos of craft and/or craft booth need to be submitted, along with application and entry fee no later than Nov. 1. Info: 815-624-7625 or info@rocktonchamber.com.

Wednesday, June 27

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Thursday, June 28

Passport to Imagination: Madagascar – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. and 1017 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park. 1-4 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Free. Make-It, Take-It while supplies last.

Working, the Musical – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll. 7:30 p.m., Tues.-Sat., Tickets available during regular business hours, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Tickets/Info: 815-244-2035 or www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Friday, June 29

Let Freedom Ring Festival Craft Faire Event – Mt. Morris Band Shell, center of village square at Front St. and Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris 5-8 p.m. Free to public, thru July 4.

Steel Magnolias – Hanover Township Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Apple River State Bank, Hanover. Info: 815-591-2201. Also: nwitc2012@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 30

“Into the Light” Bus Trip – Help Rockford Art Museum celebrate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Studio Glass Movement with a daytrip to Madison, Wis., for a special tour of Spark and Flame: 50 Years of Art Glass and the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the Chazen Museum of Art. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $50; space limited to 25. Reservations required. Info: 815-968-2787.

Let Freedom Ring Festival Craft Faire Event – Mt. Morris Band Shell, center of village square at Front St. and Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris 1-6 p.m. Free to public, thru July 4.

Passport to Imagination: Canada – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. and 1017 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park. 1-4 p.m. Ages 3 and older. Free. Make-It, Take-It while supplies last.

Steel Magnolias – Hanover Township Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Apple River State Bank, Hanover. Info: 815-591-2201. Also: nwitc2012@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 1

Let Freedom Ring Festival Craft Faire Event – Mt. Morris Band Shell, center of village square at Front St. and Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris 1-6 p.m. Free to public, thru July 4.

Steel Magnolias – Hanover Township Hall. 2 p.m. Tickets available at Apple River State Bank, Hanover. Info: 815-591-2201or nwitc2012@gmail.com.

Monday, July 2

Let Freedom Ring Festival Craft Faire Event – Mt. Morris Band Shell, center of village square at Front St. and Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris 5-8 p.m. Free to public, thru July 4.

Tuesday, July 3

Let Freedom Ring Festival Craft Faire Event – Mt. Morris Band Shell, center of village square at Front St. and Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris 5-8 p.m. Free to public, thru July 4.

Passport to Imagination: United States Flag and Barn Owl Door Hanger – Michaels, 6301 E. State St. and 1017 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park. Free. Make-It-Take-It while supplies last. Ages 3 and older. Info: 815-227-1296.

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From the June 27-July 3, 2012, issue