Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 6-12, 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. 7-8: 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 815-966-3300, 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. Opening Feb. 1: “Impressions in Light & Color” by artist Thomas Trausch. Thru Feb. 22. 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. 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. 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. Coming Feb. 1: “The Bathroom Diaries.” Runs thru March 30. 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. Coming Feb. 8-9, 10-17, 15-16: Arsenic and Old Lace. Info: 800-741-2963 or mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.

Midtown Marketplace – 203 Seventh St. Info: 815-961-1269.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. “Here’s Mud In Your Eye” exhibit featuring photos and paintings of Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs, mud flats and microbial mats, in Frehner Gallery. Thru March 15. 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. 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.

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. Coming Feb. 28: Trojan Women. 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 thru March 10 in Gallery 1: Large Works. 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. Info: 608-363-2677 or 608-363-2095.

Registration Needed

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.

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.

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.

Registration for Oil and Acrylic: Painting the Figure – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ages 14-adult. Regular fee $60, member’s fee $50. One canvas, turp and linseed oil will be provided. Bring your own paints, brushes and a second canvas of your choice. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Acrylic Painting: Stretch Your Imagination – Womanspace, New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Dates: Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 16-adult. Regular fee, $80, members’ fee, $70. Bring two 24” x 30” canvases, acrylic paints and brushes, a drop cloth and a jar for water. Info: 815-877-0118.

Registration for Art Lecture: Alex Katz – What About Style? – Woman-, space, Fountain View Room, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: Feb. 14, noon-1:30 p.m. Regular fee: $12, members’ fee, $10. Info: 815-877-0118.

Reservations for Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner: Hawaiian Crush – Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road. Date: Feb. 16. Participate in an archaeological fundraiser in Hawaii for the unveiling of the Bixie Tiki. Musical entertainment provided by Mr. Tally Ho; enjoy a buffet dinner and watch as the mystery unfolds. Tickets: $35 each or table of 8 for $265. Event starts at 6:30 p.m.; cash bar available. Treat your Valentine to a special night ou t at Cupid’s Cavern. Info: 815-227-8894 or laaoffice@yahoo.com.

Registration for Oil and Acrylic: Painting the Face – Womanspace New Dimensions Studio, 3333 Maria Linden Drive. Date: March 2, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ages 14-adult.Regular fee: $60, member’s fee: $50. Delve into the art of portraiture: realistic, expressionistic, impressionistic or abstract prints will be available for demonstration. One canvas, turp and linseed oil provided. Bring your own paints, brushes and a second canvas. Info: 815-877-0118.

Order Tickets for My Brother Marvin – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: April 18, 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.50-$42.50. Info: 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, Feb. 6

Science Fiction Film Series: Them! – Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave., Freeport. 1 and 7 p.m. 1951 film. Giant ants attack locals in New Mexico. Admission: $5 per movie or $20 for entire series; tickets available at the box office. Thru April.

Thursday, Feb. 7

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

The Fox on the Fairway – Beloit Civic Theatre, Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 Fourth St., Beloit. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 ($8 students, and seniors age 60 and older). Info: 608-362-1595.

101 Dalmations Jr.! – Auburn CAPA High School, 5110 Auburn St. 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 815-966-3300, ext. 10111.

Friday, Feb. 8

21st Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting – Freeport Art Museum,121 N. Harlem Ave. , Freeport. 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $20, members, $23, non-members, $25 at the door. Purchase online, by phone or in person. Info: 815-235-9755 or www.freeportartmuseum.org.

“Heart Art” – Rockford College, Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. Benefit and silent auction, original works of art. 6-9 p.m. Bidding until 8:15 p.m. Music by DJ “Slick Vick”. Tickets: $10 ($3 students). Info: 815-226-4100 or e-mail at boxoffice@rockford.edu.

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

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 Fox on the Fairway – Beloit Civic Theatre, Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 Fourth St., Beloit. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 ($8 students, and seniors age 60 and older). Info: 608-362-1595.

Arsenic and Old Lace – Main Street Players of Boone County, Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, age 65 and older, $5 students. Info: 800-741-2963.

101 Dalmations Jr.! – Auburn CAPA High School, 5110 Auburn St. Tickets, $8 Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Info: seatyourself.biz/auburncapa or 815-966-3300, ext. 10111.

Saturday, Feb. 9

The Fox on the Fairway – Beloit Civic Theatre, Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 Fourth St., Beloit. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 ($8 students, and seniors age 60 and older). Info: 608-362-1595.

Arsenic and Old Lace – Main Street Players of Boone County, Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere.7 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, age 65 and older, $5 students. Info: 800-741-2963.

101 Dalmations Jr.! – Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St. 2 p.m. Tickets, $8, Info: seatyourself.biz/auburncapa or 815-966-3300, ext. 10111.

CAPA Middle School Auditions – West Middle School, 1900 N. Rockton Ave. 12:15 and 4:30 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

CAPA High School Auditions – Auburn High School, 5110 Auburn St. 12:15 and 4:30 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

Sunday, Feb. 10

Watercolor Workshop – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road. 1-5 p.m. Meet at Keller Center. Ages 10 and up. Painting landscapes and portraits. All equipment provided. Register by Feb. 6. Info: 81-234-8535.

Worship Through Arts: Groundwork Dance Company – Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 N. Court St. 2 p.m. Free-will offering. Info: 815-962-6061.

Arsenic and Old Lace – Main Street Players of Boone County, Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St., Belvidere. 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, age 65 and older, $5 students. Info: 800-741-2963.

101 Dalmations Jr.! – Auburn CAPA High School, 5110 Auburn St. 2 p.m. Tickets, $8, Info: seatyourself.biz/auburncapa or 815-966-3300, ext. 10111.

Monday, Feb. 11

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Tuesday, Feb. 12

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From the Feb. 6-12, 2013, issue