What’s going on
Out&about
Through Dec. 1
Shades of Grey 5
At The Next Picture Show, Dixon. This exhibition is a nuanced exploration of classic black-and-white photography. For more information, visit www.thenextpictureshow.org on the Web.
Through Jan. 31
Artist Reception: CCAQ No. 6: HER WORLD
6-8 p.m. at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St., Dixon. Paintings by Judy Dixon. For more information, visit www.distinctivegardensinc.com/ccaq.html or call 815-285-3496.
Through Jan. 9
The White House Garden Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at The Dixon Historic Center. Free admission. For more information, visit www.dixonhistoriccenter.org/ on the Web.
Nov. 19
Byron Holiday House Walk
6-9 p.m. Tour 5 Byron area homes beautifully decorated for the holidays. For more information, visit www.byronchamber.org on the Web.
Nov. 19
Taste of Home Cooking School
At the Dixon Historic Theatre. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Alison Boothe 815-625-3600, ext 681 or aboothe@svnmail.com.
Nov. 20-22
Scrapbook Weekend
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena. Crop ’til you drop. A weekend designed around your passion for scrapbooking. Phone 800-892-2269.
Nov. 21
Lighted parade
6 p.m. on Washington Street in Prophetstown.
Nov. 21
Annual North Central Illinois Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W Peru St., Princeton. Trains, farm toys, games and books will also be sold. The Princeton Christmas Open House will also be held on this day with the downtown shops featuring their Christmas items. Admission is $4 for adults; kids 10 and younger are admitted for free. For information, go to www.bureaucountyfair.com or call 815-875-2606.
Nov. 21-22
Chicagoland Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market
Located west of I-94 at Peterson and Midlothian roads. Free parking. All-breed equestrian trade show, holiday gift vendors. Complete exhibitor and attendee information will be posted as it becomes available at www.horsemenscouncil.org on the Web.
Nov. 21
Dixon’s 69th annual Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Peoria Ave. Christmas shop, cookie walk, crafts, and more. Luncheon at 11 a.m. and noon. $7 for adults, $3 for 10 and younger. For more information, call 815-284-2849.
Nov. 21
Polo’s 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Edgewood Golf Club, 10484 West Edgewood Road, Polo. Vendors range from cosmetics, cookware and storage solutions, holiday and daily food items, jewelry, home decor, bras, scrapbooking, toys, and more. A large donation will be made through raffle tickets, vendor donations, and proceeds to Polo’s Lifeline Food Pantry. Door prizes, raffles both days. Bring a can of Thanksgiving-related food. For more information, call Penny Foster at 815-946-3953.
Nov. 21-22
Chicago Toy and Game Expo
6 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. For more information, visit www.chitag.com on the Web.
Nov. 22
39th Annual Chicago Sun-Times Sports Collectibles Convention
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Fantastic source for authentic autographs, authenticated, signed sports memorabilia.
Nov. 27
Santa Walking Down Main Street Parade
Begins 5:30 p.m. on Main Street, ends at Old Market House, 123 Commerce St., Galena. Santa will give special gift bags to children until 8 p.m.
Festivals
Through Dec. 31
Holiday Festivities
Long Grove Historic Village, 307 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Shop till you drop, enjoy an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride and share a delicious holiday meal at one of Long Grove’s signature restaurants.
November 17-22
Festival of Trees
Annual benefit held at the Northland Mall in Sterling. Featuring decorated trees and holiday items, a Senior Luncheon, the Country Store, entertainment and more. For more information, call 815-288-3673.
Nov. 19-22
Rock Falls Hometown Holidays
Thursday: 6 p.m. Holiday Bingo at the Rock Falls American Legion.
Friday: 5:30 p.m. Love Light Ceremony at First Street and First Avenue. 6-8 p.m. Uptown Christmas Walk along First Avenue and Second Street. Free activities, live reindeer, entertainment, shopping, and more. 4-7 p.m. VFW Soup & Sandwich Supper. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Chili Supper at Rock Falls United Methodist Church.
Saturday: 12:45 p.m. Santa Sprint/Reindeer Run along First Avenue. Free entry, if registered by Nov. 16, afterward $2. 1 p.m. Hometown Holidays Parade. 1:30 p.m. Children’s party at Merrill School. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. East Coloma Craft Show at East Coloma School on Dixon Avenue. Modern Woodmen Craft Show at First Congregational Church on Dixon Ave. Craft Show at Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St., 4:30 p.m. to midnight turkey supper and dance.
Sunday: 3-4 p.m. Festival of Praise at St. Andrew Church.
Stage events
Through Dec. 30
‘A Christmas Carol, The Musical’
Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Set to new, breathtaking music, this new score soars with beautiful music and inspirational lyrics. Ebenezer Scrooge is held accountable for his dastardly ways by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Phone 847-634-0200.
Nov. 19
Comedy night
7:30-9:30 p.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Sterling. $10 cover. Call 847-254-2878 or e-mail starlightstheatre@live.com for more information. Featuring: The Midnight Swinger and Doug Thompson.
Nov. 19-22
A Winterhaven Christmas
7 p.m. today and Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at Prairie Arts Center Children’s Community Theater. Tickets $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. For more information, call 815-876-1106.
Nov. 20-21
‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’
7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling. For more information, call 815-626-4278 or visit www.woodlawnartsacademy.com online.
Nov. 20
Martina McBride
7:30 p.m. at the iWireless Center, Moline. With special guests Blake Shelton and Lost Trailers. Tickets: $39.75/$59.75. For more information, visit www.iwirelesscenter.com
Nov. 20
The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller
Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates. Phone 847-649-2222.
Nov. 20 - Dec. 20
‘A Christmas Carol’
8 p.m. Friday/Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday at the Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim, originally presented by Radio City Entertainment at Madison Square Garden. Phone 630-587-8521.
Nov. 21
Geneva Red and the Roadsters
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Sterling. $7 cover. Call 847-254-2878 or e-mail starlightstheatre@live.com for more information.
Nov. 21
Rhythm Ramblers
8-11 p.m. at the Mount Morris Moose Lodge. The public is invited to listen to this band, comprised of area residents. The Moose Lodge is at 101 Moose Drive. Take Mud Creek Road (East Hitt Street) and then turn right after Plum Electric.
Nov. 24-29
‘South Pacific’
Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Phone 847-671-5100.
Nov. 25
Blues night tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn
9 p.m. to close, open blues jam from 11 p.m. to midnight at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling. Featuring Pat Lafferty with Hitz City R&B. For more information, call 815-535-1399.
Nov. 25
Pre-Thanksgiving Celebration
9 p.m. to 1 a.m featuring Urban Entrepreneur’s R&B Hip-Hop Show w/Darrell Gregg, Mutt Dog Records, Hollywood & GCB at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Sterling. Call 847-254-2878 or e-mail starlightstheatre@live.com for more information.
Nov. 27-Dec. 13
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Showboat Box Office, 303 Riverview Drive in Clinton, Iowa, or at www.clintonshowboat.org online.
Nov. 28
KARAOKE! Hosted by The James Gang
7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Sterling. Call 847-254-2878 or e-mail starlightstheatre@live.com for more information.
Nov. 28
Skillet
7 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa. Tickets ($24, $27, $47) available now at the Adler Theatre Box Office, www.Ticketmaster.com, and 800-745-3000. Ticket prices will increase by $5 the day of the show.
Nov. 30
Paul Asaro
By the Sauk Valley Community Concert Association. Admission by membership only, $40, and includes all shows. For more information, visit www.svcca.org or call 815-288-2501.
