Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Jan. 23-29, 2013

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. Info: 815-394-5004 or www.artistsensemble.org.

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

Auburn CAPA High School – 5110 Auburn St. Coming Feb. 7-9: 101 Dalmations Jr.! Tickets, $5 Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.; $8 Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Info: seatyourself.biz/auburncapa or 815-966-300, ext. 10111.

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. Now: Artists Open Studio every Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $5 per evening. Artists of all skill levels, beginner to professional, are welcome to bring a piece of art and supplies. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom class runs Sat., Feb. 2-Sat., March 9, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $150. Class still open for enrollment. Info: 608-313-9083. Ingrid Dohm Still Life exhibit ends Jan. 25. Info: 608-322-4250.

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 Jan. 25: Lend Me a Tenor. 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. 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. Regional Juried Exhibition IX runs thru Feb. 9. Info: 815-235-9755.

Freeport Park District – 1122 S. Burchard Ave., Freeport. Info: 815-235-6114.

Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center – 4596 U.S. Highway 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: 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. Info: 815-968-0123.

Little City Foundation – 1760 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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. Exhibiting thru Jan. 25: “Eye Candy,” a multi-media group show by members of the Driftless Area Artists in Frehner Gallery. Info: www.monroeartscenter.com. or 608-436-5700.

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. Theatre Boot Camp and Audition Workshop begin Jan. 12 in the NIU Music Building. 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.

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.

Phoenix Traders – 215 Seventh St. Exhibiting thru January: “Resolution”. Info: 815-962-4212.

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. Now exhibiting: “Michele Feder-Nadoff: Between Heaven and Earth.” Cost: included with RAM admission. 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. 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.

Without Shoes Modern Dance Company – Rockford College Maddox Theater, 5050 E. State St. Info: 815-381-0084.

Womanspace – Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibiting now thru March 10, Mon.-Thurs.: Large Works. Reception Jan. 25, 5:30-8 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. Now: “A Reflection on the Legacy and Life of MLK, Jr.” in Hales Gallery for the week. Info: 608-363-2677 or 608-363-2095.

Registration Needed

Registration for Photography Classes with Chris Quillen – Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom – Preview, Jan. 26, free. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Saturdays, Feb. 2-March 9, $150. Info: 608-313-9083.

Registration for “Creating Comics” – NIU Community School of the Arts, Room 132, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb. Dates: Four Thursdays, beginning Jan. 31. 4:15-5:45 p,m. For children ages 8-13. Info: 815-753-1450.

Registration for “Art Express” – NIU Community School of the Arts, Room 132, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb. Dates: Six Saturdays, beginning Feb. 2. 1-3 p.m. For children ages 4-12. Info: 815-753-1450.

Registration for Art Talks Lecture Series – Theater inside Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Presented by Women’s Art Board of Rockford Museum. Next lecture: “The Architecture of Dress: Clothing Structures Revealed”, Feb. 15, noon, with Diane Simpson. Cost: $10 at door, $8 seniors and students. Proceeds to benefit RAM. Info: 815-968-2787.

Registration for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom – Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Date: Feb. 2-March 9, 9 a.m.-noon. (six-week course). Cost: $150. Info: 608-313-9083.

Registration for “Between Heaven & Earth” Children’s Class: Heavy Metal – Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 2, 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 6 and older. Learn the art of Mexican metal tooling and create a piece of art. To register, call 815-972-2874.

Registration for Artists for “Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alz-heimer’s” – Chicago Rockford International Airport, 2 Airport Circle, Rockford. Date: April 20. All entries will be juried; 40-50 artists will be selected. Venue opens at noon. Applications and details available at alz.org/Illinois and click on “Special Events.” Deadline: Jan. 25.

Winter 2013: Amateur Photography Contest – Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St. December 2012-February 2013. Snowy landscapes, wildlife, plants in winter. Adult competition: open to any amateur photographer age 15 and older. Children’s competition: open to any child age 14 and younger. Deadline: Feb. 28. Photos must be submitted by March 1.

Registration for Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition Trivia Night – Route 2 Bar and Grill, 2051 AYP Road, Freeport. Date: Feb. 2, registration at 5:30 p.m.; event starts at 6:30. Teams may be 4-6 members. Cost: $10/person. Early registration at nwitc2012@gmail.com. Info: 815-273-7825.

Order Tickets for “Jerry Seinfeld” – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Tickets: $47, $62, $77. 815-968-2722 or www.coronadopac.org.

Entrants Needed for Juried Art Show – Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. Dates of show: May 3-29. Artists age 18 and older. Original paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel or a mixture of the above are acceptable. Entrants can submit up to four paintings per entry. Deadline: April 1, 2013, 5 p.m. Info: 608-313-9083. Go to beloitfineartsincubator.com to download an entry form.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Science Fiction Film Series: The Thing From Another World – Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. 1 and 7 p.m. 1951 film starring James Arness as “The Thing.” Admission: $5 per movie or $20 for entire series; tickets available at the box office. Thru April.

Between Heaven & Earth Teacher Workshop – Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free for teachers; registration required. Info: 815-972-2874.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Thursday Night Artist Open Studio – Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $5 per night. Come in and paint, network with others. Bring your own supplies. Free coffee; donations accepted for beer, wine and soda. Info: 608-313-9083.

Friday, Jan. 25

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

Special Reception: Large Works – Womanspace Gallery, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. 5:30-8 p.m. Unveiling of new name of gallery, refreshments, live music. Exhibit on display thru March 10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Lend Me A Tenor – Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: 815-312-3000 or tenor@bctmagic.com.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Workshop: Preview of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom – Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 9 a.m.-noon. Preview Adobe Photoshop Lightroom with photographer Chris Quillen. One session only. Info: 608-322-4250 or www.ctqphotography.com.

Theatre Boot Camp – NIU Community School of the Arts, Music Building, Room 132, DeKalb Campus. Meets for three Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ages 7-13. Info: 815-753-1450.

Wolf Tales – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Comical retelling of old tales presented by Rockford Dance Company at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $10, reserve by calling 815-963-3341.Special bonus: Use your Wolf Tales tickets to receive $2 off Discovery Center Museum admission.

Audition Workshop – NIU Community School of the Arts, Music Building, Room 132, DeKalb Campus. Meets for three Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Ages -13-17. Info: 815-753-1450.

Service Men’s Snack Bar Program – Winneshiek Theater, 228 W. Clark St., Freeport. 7 p.m. Based on a community project during the Great Depression. Admission: a non-perishable food item for the pantry. Info: 815-232-7023.

Lend Me A Tenor – Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: 815-312-3000 or tenor@bctmagic.com.

Sunday, Jan. 27

Lend Me A Tenor – Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax, Byron. 2 p.m. Ticket info: 815-312-3000 or tenor@bctmagic.com.

Wolf Tales – Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St. Comical retelling of old tales presented by Rockford Dance Company at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10, reserve by calling 815-963-3341. Special bonus: Use your Wolf Tales tickets to receive $2 off Discovery Center Museum admission.

Monday, Jan. 28

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Tuesday, Jan. 29

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From the Jan. 23-29, 2013, issue