Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 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. Coming Sept. 7: Jeeves Takes A Bow. Info: 815-904-2277 or www.artistsensemble.org.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. 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.

John Deere Historic Site – 8334 Clinton St., Grand Detour, Dixon. Gates open Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $5 for ages 12 and older. Coming Sept. 9: the 64th Annual Grand Detour Arts Festival. More than 50 artists working in all media. Info: 815-652-4551.

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: Hello, Dolly! 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. 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: Dan Taylor (rustic art). 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: “Mao Zi: an exhibition of traditional Chinese hats.” Info: 815-968-0123.

Tom Littrell Design & Art Studio – 317 Market St., Rockford. Info: thomas.littrell@gmail.com.

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. Now exhibiting thru Aug. 31: “The Art of Pedro E. Guerrero: Photographs of Calder, Nevelson,Wright and Others” in Frehner Gallery. 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 Community School of the Arts – Music Building, Room 132, DeKalb Campus. Various music classes, music ensembles, art classes. Info: 815-753-1450 or www.csa.niu.edu.

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. Tickets for Back Street Players may be purchased at Apple River State Bank, Hanover, at 815-591-2201. Tickets 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. 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. Exhibiting now: 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. Coming Sept. 1: An Evening of Art & Music at Brick Street Coffee. 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.

TownSquare Players, Inc. – Woodstock North High School, Woodstock, Ill.

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. Now exhibiting: “Live in Pride” by artist Norm Knott in Gallery2Go gift shop. Dedicated to the memory of young people who committed suicide. 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

Sign up for Blithe Spirit Auditions – Town Square Players,Woodstock, Ill. Auditions to be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, Ill., Sept. 4 and 5, 7-9:30 p.m. No appointment needed. Callbacks will be held Sept. at same time and location.

Registration for NIU Community School of the Arts classes – NIU Music Building, DeKalb campus. Prelude, Development, Group Piano for Adults, Piano Starter for Children. Classes start Sept. 8. Info: 815-753-1450 or www.csa.niu.edu.

Deadline extended for “Seasons on the Land” Art Show and Benefit – Fund-raiser for Natural Land Institute. New deadline: Sept. 21. Fine Art/Photography and Artisan entry forms are available online at www.naturalland.org. Entry fee: $25 for Fine Art/Photography; $100 for Artisan category. Fees refundable if the entrant is not selected. Entry forms and more information at NLI office, 320 S. Third St., Rockford. Info: 815-964-6666, e-mail kjohnsen@naturalland.org.

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 feeno later than Nov. 1. Info: 815-624-7625 or info@rocktonchamber.com.

Call for Artists: Woods Equipment Company commemorates 50th anniversary of Batwing Rotary Cutter with commission for original work of art – Looking for a work of art that captures the role this invention has played in changing the landscape of American agriculture. Open to artists working in all media. Judging panel will select the winning entry on or about Dec. 15. Winner will receive $1,000, and the work will be displayed in the lobby of the company, featured in website and announced in a national press release. Entry deadline: Nov. 30. Info: 815-732-9561.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

No listings submitted

Thursday, Aug. 30

Hello, Dolly! – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Friday, Aug. 31

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

Hello, Dolly! – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Saturday, Sept. 1

An Evening of Art & Music – Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, Ill. Brick Street Coffee, downtown Mt. Carroll. 3-8 p.m. Various performers. Info: 815-244-2035.

Hello, Dolly! – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Sunday, Sept. 2

50th Annual Art in the Park – New Glarus Village Park. New Glarus, Wis. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pottery, paintings, jewelry, photography, more. Live music and food. Families staying for the weekend can see the 75th presentation of Wilhelm Tell, and enjoy camping, children’s lantern parade and a yodel contest.

Fifth Annual Art in the Park – Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists from northern Illinois and surrounding area. Paintings, photography, ceramics, metal crafting, more. Local musicians and performing artists. Kids’ activities. Free.

Hello, Dolly! – The Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

Monday, Sept. 3

No listings submitted

Tuesday, Sept. 4

Blithe Spirit Auditions – Town Square Players,Woodstock, Ill. Auditions to be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, Ill., Sept. 4 and 5, 7-9:30 p.m. No appointment needed. Callbacks will be held Sept. at same time and location.

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com, faxed to 815-964-9825 or called in to 815-964-9767.

From the Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2012, issue