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| Newman Central Catholic High School will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The choir will perform old favorites as well as classical and jazz pieces. Admission is free. Call Janet Jarvis, 815-625-0500, ext. 17, for more information. (Submitted photo) |
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May 4
First Fridays in Oregon
OREGON – First Fridays Open Stage Music Show returns to the VFW, on state Route 64 on the west edge of town. Starting at 7 p.m., each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.
Karaoke at the Moose
STERLING – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.
Karaoke at Nick’s
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 8 p.m. at Nick’s, 1301 Prophetstown Road.
May 4-5
‘Anything Goes’ in Morrison
MORRISON – Morrison High School will present Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” at 7:30 both nights at the school, 643 Genesee Ave. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for those 17 and younger. Call David Bean, 815-772-7264, for more information.
May 4-6
Dutch Days
FULTON – The annual 3-day celebration of all things Dutch returns to the downtown and Heritage Canyon. Events will include a parade, arts and crafts vendors, tours of the authentic Dutch windmill, Dutch dancing and costumes, an antique tractor display, Dutch treasures display, Hindeloopen and stippling painting demonstrations and sales, and a taste of pioneer life with the Early American Crafters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Canyon. Find Fulton’s Dutch Days on facebook or go to www.cityoffulton.us for more information.
‘Anything Goes’ in Dixon
DIXON – Dixon High School will present Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults, $3 for students and children, or the family package is $20 for two adults, children get in free.
‘Spelling Bee’ in Byron
BYRON – The Byron Civic Theatre will present the musical comedy, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the theater, in the middle school at 850 N. Colfax St. Tickets, which go on sale April 16, are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for students and children, online or at the box office. Go to bctmagic.com or call 815-312-3000 for more information.
May 5
Karaoke at Wagon Wheel
STERLING – Karaoke with the James Gang from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St.
May 6
Sauk band concert
DIXON – The Sauk Valley Community College Concert Band’s spring concert begins at 6 p.m. in the East Mall. The band, under the direction of Mark Bressler, will perform “Duke of Cambridge March” by Malcolm Arnold, “Lethbridge Overture” by James Ployhar, “If Thou Be Near” by Johann Sebastian Bach, “Bubbling Woodwinds” by David Schanke, “Concertino for Flute” by Charminde, “Three Revolutionary Marches” by Bedrich Smetana, “An American Elegy” by Frank Ticheli, “Selections from Phantom of the Opera” arranged by Barker and “Bullets and Bayonets” by John Philip Sousa. “Concertino for Flute” will include featured soloist Denise Deter, Sauk flute professor. Admission is free. Call the music department, 815-288-5511, for more information.
Karaoke at the LASC
STERLING – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Lincolnway.
May 7
Art reception in Rock Falls
ROCK FALLS – Art@Rock River GAP will present paintings by members of the Rock River Valley Painters Guild at Rock River Golf and Pool, 3901 Dixon Ave., opening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and running through Nov. 1. Admission is free. Go to www.rrgap.com or call 815-625-2387 for more information.
May 8
Let’s groove!
STERLING – Challand Middle School’s choir department will present “Let’s Groove,” a free concert of songs from the 1920s to the 1990s, accompanied by dance numbers, at 7 p.m. at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. “All of the songs have something to do with dance,” choir director Rex Neff said. “A little bit of the Charleston, Locomotion, Shake Rattle and Roll ... . Every single song has something to do with dancing.” Rock Falls native Shanae Sterba helped with the choreography. Admission is free.
May 9
Newman sings
STERLING – Newman Central Catholic High School presents its spring concert at 7 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The choir will perform old favorites as well as classical and jazz pieces. Admission is free. Call Janet Jarvis, 815-625-0500, ext. 17, for more information.
May 11
Karaoke at Nick’s
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 8 p.m. to midnight at Nick’s, 1301 Prophetstown Road.
May 11-12
Dance teams perform
STERLING – The Woodlawn Arts Academy’s Triple Threat and Dance Performance Teams will perform “Live On Stage” at 7 p.m. both days at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. Tickets are $7 in advance at the academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, starting April 30. They will be $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit the teams, which are going to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. in July to receive training from Disney professionals and perform on Disney stages. Go to www.woodlawnartsacademy.com or call 815-626-4278 for more information.
May 12
Photo scavenger hunt
ROCK FALLS – “Bethesda Blaze,” a Whiteside County American Cancer Society Relay for Life team, invites all area motorcyclists and drivers to its second annual “Ride for a Cure,” a photo scavenger hunt. Participants must furnish their own cameras. Register in advance at alicia.burkholder@gmail.com or 309-236-6238, or at Gieson Motorsports, 800 E. U.S. Route 30. Register from 9 to 11 a.m. day of at Gieson’s. Coffee, water, donuts and snacks will be provided. The ride ends at 4 p.m. with pizza and prizes at Manny’s Too in Fulton. Cost is $20, which includes a T-shirt and pizza, or $15 without the pizza. There is a $5 charge for nonriders who want to celebrate at Manny’s, which covers the cost of pizza. Proceeds benefit Whiteside County Relay for Life.
Second Saturdays in Dixon
DIXON – This month’s Second Saturdays Art Happenings features ‘’Art-Cycle,’’ a public art happening in which local artists and groups transform bicycles into works of art. Also seven venues will offer music, art and even a coffee roasting demonstration on a vintage roaster. Events will run from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues. Go to www.Second-Saturdays.com for more information.
Art opening at the Cork
DIXON – “Garden Visitors,” a sculpture exhibit by Leland Sedig, opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St. The exhibit runs through Aug. 5; admission to it and the reception are free. Call 815-285-3496 for more information.
Karaoke at the VFW
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the VFW, 217 First Ave.
May 18
Karaoke at the Moose
STERLING – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.
Karaoke at Nick’s
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 8 p.m. to midnight at Nick’s, 1301 Prophetstown Road.
May 19
Lincoln Highway Car Show
FRANKLIN GROVE – The Lincoln Highway Car Show, a fundraiser for a park district walking path, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown. Register in advance for $10, or from 10 a.m. to noon day of for $12. Vendor spots are available for $25. Awards will be given to the best car, truck and motorcycle; free trailer parking is available. There will be music by 3-D Sound Company, a 50/50 drawing, and homemade food for sale. Contact Marilyn Spangler at parkboardcarshow@gmail.com or 815-456-2695 for a registration form or more information.
Karaoke at the VFW
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the VFW, 217 First Ave.
Karaoke at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s
ASHTON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St.
May 20
Karaoke at the LASC
STERLING – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Lincolnway.
May 25
Fourth Fridays in Sterling
STERLING – Fourth Fridays: Where People and Art Collide returns to the downtown, bringing art and music to a variety of venues, starting at 6 p.m. Walking maps outlining a complete list of venues and events, and more information, are available at www.fourthfridayspac.com or at any participating venue, or call Janna Groharing, 815-625-1248, email fourthFridaysPAC@gmail.com or find it on Facebook.
Karaoke at Nick’s
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 8 p.m. to midnight at Nick’s, 1301 Prophetstown Road.
May 26
Karaoke at Da Bar
MORRISON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Da Bar, 109 E. Main St.
May 31
‘Despicable Me,’ for free!
STERLING – “Despicable Me” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, the first offering in the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
June 7
‘The Wizard of Oz’
STERLING – “The Wizard of Oz” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, part of the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
June 15-16
More on 34
The seventh annual More on 34 yard sales once again will stretch across 100 miles on U.S. Route 34, from Galesburg to Aurora, on Father’s Day weekend. Yard sales, antique shows, flea markets and craft shows will be held in towns all along U.S. Highway 34. Go to www.moreon34.com to become a vendor, list your sale or for more information.
June 16
Reagan Rides
DIXON – The Reagan Rides Car & Motorcycle Show runs begins at 9 a.m. at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 Hennepin Ave. Those who register before May 16 are guaranteed a custom Reagan Rides 2012 dash plaque. Otherwise, registration begins at 9 a.m. There also will be deejay music, 50/50 drawings, a cookout and a bake sale. Any vehicle on wheels is welcome. The entry fee is $15 per vehicle; spectators are admitted free. The top 10 awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Boyhood Home. Call Kali Blackburn, 815-288-5176, for more information or to register.
June 21
‘Up’
STERLING – “Up” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, part of the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
July 5
‘Forrest Gump’
STERLING – “Forrest Gump” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, part of the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
July 19
‘Finding Nemo’
STERLING – “Finding Nemo” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, part of the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
July 28
Midsummer Night’s Jubilee
DIXON – Midsummer Night’s Jubilee , a semi-formal dinner and dance. will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. under a tent at the Riverfront. Faith and Melody Hemmer, a piano and flute duo from Dixon, will play easy-listening music, followed by dance music from the Rock River Jazz Band. Dinner is by Mama Cimino’s, and there will be an auction of donated art, baskets, golf prizes and the like. Proceeds benefit the Riverfront docks and the acquisition of a life-sized bronze statue of :”Father” John Dixon to be placed on First Street. Tickets are $35 or $280 for a table of eight. Valet parking will be available. For more information or to reserve a table, call Dixon Main Street, 815-288-2308.
Aug. 2
‘Back to the Future’
STERLING – “Back to the Future” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, part of the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
Aug. 16
‘The Goonies’
STERLING – “The Goonies” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, part of the city’s free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
Aug. 23
‘Remember the Titans’
STERLING – “Remember the Titans” will air at 8 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center, wrapping up the city’s first free summer movie program. Concessions will be available before the show. Call 815-632-6639 for more information.
