Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 21-27, 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.

The Art Box Frame Shop – 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Info: 815-758-0313.

Artists’ Ensemble – Rockford College Cheek Theatre, 5050 E. State St. Coming Nov. 30-Dec. 16: It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Info/Tickets: 815-394-5004 or www.artistsensemble.org.

ArtSpace West Gallery – 1426 N. Main St. Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: 815-963-1894.

Beloit Civic Theatre – Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 Fourth St., Beloit, Wis. Info: 608-362-1595.

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. Coming Nov. 23-Dec. 2: Annie Warbucks. 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.

DeKalb Art Gallery – 116 Altgeld Hall, NIU, DeKalb. Info: 815-753-1936.

District Bar & Grill – 205 W. State St., Rockford. Art exhibit from Kortman Gallery includes paintings, prints, mixed media, photography. Art with an urban theme. Info: 815-977-4524.

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

The Fireside Theatre – Fort Atkinson, Wis. Now playing: Scrooge, the Musical. Thru Dec. 23. 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. Classes beginning Oct. 24(ages 6-17): Studio Arts for the Young, Exploring Sculpture, Stop-Action Video, Ceramic Hand-building, FUNdamentals of Drawing & Painting. Adults & Teens (17 and older): Watercolor, Ceramic Hand-building, Figure Drawing, Open Session, Observational Drawing. Girl Scout Workshops thru Nov. 17. Regional Juried Exhibition IX runs thru Feb. 9. Info: 815-235-9755.

Freeport Park District – 1122 S. Burchard Ave., Freeport. Now: Framing Our Freeport Parks Photo Contest. Entries must be shot in any of the Freeport Park District parks, Park District programs, special events or on the Jane Addams Trail during the 2011 or 2012 calendar year. Entries due at District office by Dec. 31. Limit of 2 entries per category and 6 entries per person. Prizes will be awarded. Entry forms can be picked up at Park District office or printed from online at www.freeportparkdistrict.org. Info: 815-235-6114, ext. 105.

Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center – 4596 U.S. Highway 20, east of Free-port. 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: Jeanne Coe, abstract art, spherical designs.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. Coming Nov. 23-Jan. 5: “Landmarks.” Info: 815-968-0123.

Little City Foundation – 1760 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Exhibiting now thru Jan. 6: Extraordinary Vision. Info: 847-358-5510.

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. “From China With Love” runs thru Nov. 30. Info: 608-325-5700, 888-596-1249 or www.monroeartscenter.c om.

NIU Anthropology Museum – NIU, DeKalb. Exhibiting now: “Rarely Seen Southeast Asia” and “Water For… Life” and “Saving Endangered Species.”

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: 815-753-1600.

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. Coming Nov. 23-Dec. 2: The Ghost of Christmas Presents at Mighty Richland Players, Orangeville.

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. Now taking applications for directors. Featuring:The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Info: 815-915-3100 or 815-239-1210.

Rock Valley College Studio Theater – 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. Exhibiting thru Jan. 6: Full Circle, art by residents of Little City, Palatine, Ill. Free for everyone every Tues. 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 College Performing Arts Department – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. 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 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, Playing thru Nov.18: Blithe Spirit. Info: 815-338-5300.

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. Info: 815-877-0118.

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

Wright Museum of Art – Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Coming Nov. 20: Looking Ahead: Portraits from the Mott-Warsh Collection, runs thru Jan. 22. Info: 608-363-2677 or 608-363-2095.

Registration Needed

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.

Registration for Watercolor: Enjoy the Flow – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11. 1-3 p.m. Regular fee, $80, members, $70. Ages 16-adult. Fee includes 140 lb. paper. Bring watercolor paints and brushes. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Community Raku Firing – Womanspace, New Dimensions Clay Studio & Outdoor Raku Kiln, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Nov. 24, noon-5 p.m. Age 16-adult. Regular fee: $40, members, $35. Fee includes glazes and firing. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Freeport Park District Painting Class – Krape Park Community Building, Freeport. Date: Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $20 residents, $25 non-residents. Register by Nov. 28 at Park District Office, 1122 S. Burchard, or call 815-235-6114, ext. 0 to charge by phone. Info: 815-443-2530.

Registration for “The Art of Portraiture: Techniques of Drawing and Painting a Portrait” – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. Dates: Dec. 1 and 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Cost: $125. Supply list available upon registration. Bring a sack lunch and beverage. Info: 815-235-9755.

Community Access Grants now available for Artists and Arts Organizations – Freeport Art Museum was awarded $4,000 thru Illinois Arts Council. After the museum adds a cash match to the award, total amount available is $5,000. For details, contact Freeport Art Museum and ask for Director Jessica J. Caddell.Completed proposals are due no later than 4 p.m., Dec. 21, 2012. Info: 815-235-9755 or www.freeportartmuseum.org.

Registration for Sweatshirt Painting Class – Freeport Park District, Krape Park Community Building, 1122 S. Burchard. Date: Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-noon. Fee: $20 residents, $25 non-residents. Register by Nov. 28 at the Park District Office or call 815-235-6114, ext. 0.

Open Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Wood-stock. Dec. 10 & 11, 7-9 p.m. No appointment needed. Info: 815-338-5300.

Batman Live World Arena Tour coming to Rockford – BMO Harris Bank Center, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Tickets on sale now at box office, or call 815-968-5222 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, Nov. 21

Handbuilt Pottery – Womanspace, New Dimensions Clay Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Regular fee: $110, members, $95. Ages 14-adult. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing. Info: 815-877-0118.

Studio Arts for the Young – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-10. Thru Nov. 21. Info: 815-235-9755.

Figure Drawing: Open Session – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thru Nov. 21. Info: 815-235-9755.

Thursday, Nov. 22

Acrylic/Oil Painting: Pomegranates, Persons, Portraits – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays thru Dec. 6. Ages 14-adult. Regular fee, $80, members, $70. Bring three canvases, paints and brushes. Info: 815-877-0118.

Intermediate Clay with Imprinting – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays thru Dec. 13. Ages 16-adult. Regular fee, $110, members, $95. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. Info: 815-877-0118.

Exploring Sculpture – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 4-6 p.m. Ages 8-12. Thru Nov. 22. Info: 815-235-9755.

Stop-Action Video – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 14-17. Thru Nov. 22. Info: 815-235-9755.

Lecture: Creative Living Series – Woodstock Opera House, 121 VanBuren St., Woodstock. 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 815-338-5300.

Scrooge, the Musical – Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

You Can’t Take It With You – DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser St., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Thru Nov.11. Info: 815-754-2100.

Friday, Nov. 23

Opening Reception: Landmarks – Kortman Gallery, J.R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 N. Main St. Reception 5:30-9 p.m. Exhibit runs thru Jan. 5. Info: 815-968-0123.

DeKalb Gallery Artists Show – Ellwood House Museum, DeKalb. 12:30-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. Thru Dec. 9.

Artists at Work – Tom Littrell Design and 317 Studio & Gallery, 317 Market St. Every Friday, see “Artists at Work” from 4-8 p.m.

The Ghost of Christmas Presents – Milghty Richland Players Dessert Theater, 203 W. High St., Orangeville. Thru Nov. 25. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Info: 815-829-1310 or 608-325-5700.

Scrooge, the Musical – Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

You Can’t Take It With You – DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser St., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Thru Nov.11. Info: 815-754-2100.

Greetings – Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main St., Pecatonica. 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. Info: 815-239-1210.

Annie Warbucks – Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students/children. Info: 815-312-3000.

Saturday, Nov. 24

Community Raku Firing – Womanspace, New Dimensions Clay Studio & Outdoor Raku Kiln, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Noon-5 p.m. Age 16-adult. Regular fee: $40, members, $35. Fee includes glazes and firing. Info: 815-877-0118.

Tom Littrell Design & 317 Studio & Gallery – 317 Market St. Now open Saturdays,10 a.m.-5 p.m. thru Dec. 22. Fall 2012 ArtScene still in place. New additions each Saturday, incl. new work by Barbara McNamara.

FUNdamentals of Drawing & Painting – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 8-22. Info: 815-235-9755.

Observational Drawing – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Ages 15-adult. Thru Nov. 24. Info: 815-235-9755.

Ceramic Hand-building – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Ages 9-14. Thru Nov. 24. Info: 815-235-9755.

Wooden Box Theater in Clue – The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Jewelry, hip hop, singing & fashions. Dedicated to the board game Clue. Info: 815-787-9547.

The Ghost of Christmas Presents – Milghty Richland Players Dessert Theater, 203 W. High St., Orangeville. Thru Nov. 25. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Info: 815-829-1310 or 608-325-5700.

Scrooge, the Musical – Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

You Can’t Take It With You – DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser St., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Thru Nov.11. Info: 815-754-2100.

Greetings – Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main St., Pecatonica. 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. Info: 815-239-1210.

Annie Warbucks – Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students/children. Info: 815-312-3000.

Sunday, Nov. 25

The Ghost of Christmas Presents – Milghty Richland Players Dessert Theater, 203 W. High St., Orangeville. Thru Nov. 25. 2 p.m. Tickets: $20. Info: 815-829-1310 or 608-325-5700.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Woodstock Opera House,121 VanBuren St., Wood-stock. 4-5:30 p.m.Info: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

Scrooge, the Musical – Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Dinner theater. Tickets/Info: 800-477-9505 or www.firesidetheatre.com.

You Can’t Take It With You – DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser St., DeKalb. 2 p.m. Thru Nov.11. Info: 815-754-2100.

Greetings – Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main St., Pecatonica. 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. Info: 815-239-1210.

Annie Warbucks – Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 20 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students/children. Info: 815-312-3000.

Monday, Nov. 26

Intermediate Clay Raku Altered Forms – Womanspace, New Dimensions Clay Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Regular fee, $110, members, $95. Ages 16-adult. Handbuilt and wheel students work side by side. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. Info: 815-877-0118.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Acrylic Painting: The Flexible Medium – Womanspace New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thru Dec. 4. Regular fee $80, members, $70. Ages 14-adult. Bring acrylic paint and brushes, two canvases at least 24”x30”, palette, drop cloth, and water jar. Info: 815-877-0118.

Watercolor: Enjoy the Flow – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11. 1-3 p.m. Regular fee, $80, members, $70. Ages 16-adult. Fee includes 140 lb. paper. Bring watercolor paints and brushes. Info: 815-877-0118.

Watercolor – Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., Freeport. 3-6 p.m. Thru Dec. 11. Info: 815-235-9755.

Looking Ahead: Portraits from the Mott-Warsh Collection – Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sun. Featuring the black face in representational and conceptual portraiture. Thru Jan. 22. Free and open to the public. Info: 608-363-2095.

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From the Nov. 21-27, 2012, issue