FEBRUARY 2009
February 7
SEUSSICAL
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake
Oh the thinks you can think when Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories collide and cavort in this unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audencies features twelve actors and enhanced production values.
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
FEBRUARY 2008
January 31 - February 3
GROUNDHOG DAYS
Historic Woodstock Square
Ice sculpting, tours, food, groundhogs prediction at 7:07am on Saturday in the Square.
815-338-2436
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
FANTASTIC FRIDAYS
Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Road, Galena
Ski slopes open until midnight every Friday during January and February. Reduced rates.
800-397-1320
www.chestnutmtn.com
February 1-3
U.S. HOTROD AND THUNDER NATIONALS
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
What makes Thunder Nationals different than a Monster Jam? There are no jumps, there are no ramps, and there is no room for forgiveness! The racecourse is unique from all other U.S. Hotrod Association events because there is no dirt! That means only one thing - a rock-hard concrete landing for a ten-thousand-pound monster truck flying through the air! There is only one place to see the bad boys of the U.S. Hotrod Association Monster trucks dual it out in a high flying, side-by-side war on concrete.
815-968-5222
February 2
KLEHM ARBORETUMS GROUNDHOG FEST
Klehm Arboretum, 2715 South Main Street, Rockford
Join Klehm Arboretum for a fun new event celebrating Groundhog Day! See the INHS Traveling Science Center from 10am-2pm, go on family hikes and enjoy a bonfire.
815-965-8146
February 3
HEARTS AND ART 2008
Galena Public Library, 601 S. Bench Street, Galena
Sale of hundreds of cards made by local artists. These unique cards are suitable to frame or send. Card making workshops. Homemake treats and coffee/tea. Fee.
815-777-9500
www.galenalibrary.org
February 3
CHOCOLATE ELEGANCE - AN EVENING OF CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE
Rochelle Country Club, Rochelle
Taste dozens of chocolate creations from local chocolatiers while you enjoy a festive evening with friends and vote for your favorite chocolate dish in the People Choice Award division of the Chocolatier's Challenge. Door prizes, elegant atmosphere and celebrity guests.
815-562-4986
February 5
AT THE CORONADO: ARTHUR LIVE
Coronado Theater, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Arthur the Aardvark and his friends, created by author Marc Brownís have been entertaining generations of young people and their families in books and on television for 30 years. Now they're on the stage.
815-968-0595
February 7
BROADWAY AT THE CORONADO: LORD OF THE DANCE
Coronado Theater, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Michael Flatley's incredible Irish dancing phenomenon comes to Rockford's Coronado Theatre.
815-968-0595
February 8
TASTE OF GALENA
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena
Sample specialty cuisine from more than 20 area restaurants. Live jazz music.
Advance and at the door ticket sales are subject to availability.
815-777-2248
February 8
MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS YUJA WANG ON PIANO
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 215 North Court Street, Rockford
One of the leading pianists of the new generation with triumphant debuts with the Chicago, Boston and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras.
815-964-9713
February 8-10
WINE AND CHOCOLATE LOVERS CELEBRATION
August Hill Winery Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica
Celebration of Wine and Chocolate Lovers by Showcasing Flights of Chocolate paired with August Hill Winery's Award Winning Wines.
815-667-5211
February 9
NORTHWEST INDIANA SYMPHONY BRASS QUINTET
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake
The Northwest Indiana Symphony Brass Quintet plays a variety of musical styles incorporating music from the Baroque eras to contemporary classics as well as light swing and features trombone, tuba, French horn and two trumpets.
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
February 9
ROCKFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CLASSIC SERIES: OLGA KERN
Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Russian born, raised in a family with ties to Tschaikovsky and Rachmoninov, she dazzles audiences around the world with her performances.
815-965-0049
www.rockfordsymphony.com
February 9
2 WORLDS - 2 VOICES TOUR: REBA AND KELLY CLARKSON
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
Entertainment superstars Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson join forces to share one band and one stage for a limited engagement tour. Expect to hear each acts biggest hits and favorite songs performed together for the first time.
815-968-5222
February 9, 16, 23
BALD EAGLE BUS TOURS
Stoney Creek Inn, 940 Galena Square Drive, Galena
A guided four hour tour of bald eagle wintering communities. Learn about the bald eagle's habits and life history, plus preservation efforts and threats to its future. View bald eagles feeding, roosting and/or nesting. Reservations required.
815-594-2306
www.eaglenature.com
February 10
SUNDAY SCIENCE SERIES: ANTARCTICA
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street, Sycamore
Come listen to an expert in their field. Presenter Ross Powell, Ph.D., Professor of Sedimentology, Northern Illinois University talks about Antarctica.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
February 10
PARK RIDGE CIVIC ORCHESTRA - VIENNESE OPERA FAVORITES
Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge
The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra is in its fourteenth season of concerts at the historic Pickwick Theatre in Uptown Park Ridge. Sarah Hibbard, James Cornelison, and Norman Pellegrini will join the orchestra.
847-692-7726
www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org
February 14
THE TAFFETAS
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 North Williams Street, Crystal Lake
It's 1950 something and Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana are making their national television singing debut. "Spotlight on Music", a fictitious weekly 1950s television show on a real-life Dumont Television Network, sets the framework for an evening of some of the greatest hits of the 1950s.
815-356-9212
www.rauecenter.org
February 22-23
GALENA'S MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S. Main Street, Galena
Dinner and a murder. Join the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Galena as they present "Dinner and a Murder". Requires a two night stay at one of the participating bed & breakfasts. Call for more information. Fee.
888-459-1847
February 22-24
THE ROCKFORD HOME SHOW
ISC, Indoor Soccer Center, 8800 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
All products and services for the home or apartment. Perfect for remodeling, building or researching for your home. Low show special prices and fun for the whole family. See entertainment for the kids and clinics on remodeling and home hints.
815-877-8043
www.showtimeproduction.net
February 23
WINE TASTING WITH ALTO VINEYARDS
Flatlander Market, Marento
Crafted cheeses, Hors d'oeuvres, tapas entrees, and desserts will be carefully paired with each of the wines we bring in to experience. Seating is limited. $25 per person.
815-568-FLAT
www.flatlandermarket.com
February 23
"UNDER ONE ROOF" 2008 DESIGNER SHOWCASE HOME TOUR - PRE DECOR WALK THROUGH
1806 National Avenue, Rockford
The Junior League of Rockford will host a Pre Decor Walk Through at the home slated to become the Designer Showcase Home for 2008. Come see this historic Rockford mansion before it is transformed top to bottom by Northern Illinois top design professionals. The home at 1806 National Avenue will be shown in its present state, with designer boards on display in each room that is to be refashioned. Cost to tour the home is $5. Tickets are available at the door. Also at the Pre Décor Tour get a sneak peek of the Final Touches Boutique.
815-399-4518
www.jlrockford.org
February 23
BROADWAY AT THE CORONADO: HAL HOLBROCK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT!
Coronado Theater, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Hal Holbrook's classic interpretation of America's greatest humorist, philosopher and social commentator.
815-968-0595
February 23-24
NIADA ANTIQUE SHOW
Forest Hills Lodge, 9900 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park
Northern Illinois Antique Dealers Association holds its 48th annual show and sale with 38 dealers from several states showing a variety of antiques including jewelry, country American furniture, Scandinavian items, textiles, silver, china and more.
815-784-5537
February 27
AT THE CORONADO: THE IRISH ROVERS
Coronado Theater, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
The long-time favorite Celtic singing group comes to Rockford to set the mood for St. Patrick's Day.
815-968-0595
February 29
AT THE CORONADO: RAIN - THE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
Coronado Theater, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Multi-media tribute band performing the Fab Four's greatest songs.
815-968-0595
February 29 - March 2
ANNUAL ROCKFORD BOAT SHOW & FISHING AND OUTDOOR EXPO
ISC, Indoor Sports Center, 8800 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
Come see our annual boat show. Location offers many things not available in the past.
815-877-8043
www.showtimeproduction.net
FEBRUARY 2007
February 6
RONALD REAGAN'S BIRTHDAY - ALL DAY
119 S. Main Street, Tampico
Celebrate the birthday of our 40th President in the town where he was born. Enjoy cake and punch, Reagan videos, movies and tours of his birthplace.
www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com
815-438-2130
February 23-25
PEC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS - STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main Street, Pecatonica
Comedy/drama by Robert Harling. Six southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor are the best of friends even in the worst of times and despite their antics.
815-239-1210
www.pecplayhouse.org
February 24
MT CARROLL FAMILY WINTER FEST
Various locations throughout Mt Carroll
Family Winter Fest offers a full day of activities geared to get your entire family out of the winter doldrums! Activities include kite flying with free kites for the first 50 participants, petting zoo, hiking trails, disc golf skill shot challenge, mounted shooters, music, food & beverages. The Men in Longjohns Point Rock Park Mud Bowl challenge will start at 1pm.
www.mount-carroll.il.us
February 25
11TH ANNUAL SAUK VALLEY SHOWCASE
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Route 2, Dixon
Showcase of musical talent of Jr. High through college age students.
800-678-2108
www.bwcvb.com
FEBRUARY 2009
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