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Ending June 1 at TNPS
DIXON – The Illinois Watercolor Society Show, sponsored by Dixon Tourism, runs through June 1 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. In addition, the late Harry Nurmet’s Flower Garden is on view in the Lower Gallery, as are works from Viva! Young Arts Studio. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; admission is free. Go to www.thenextpictureshow.com or call 815-285-4924 for more information.
SFlbJune 8-Aug. 17
Farm photos on display
STERLING – Woodlawn Arts Academy presents “Cultivating Culture: Exploring Our Agricultural History,” an exhibit of historical and contemporary farming photographs being held in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of John Deere. It opens June 8, and there will be a free reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 15. The photos will be on display at the academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, through Aug. 17. Admission is free. Call 815-626-4278 for more information.
SFlbThrough Aug. 5
Sculpture exhibit in Dixon
DIXON – “Garden Visitors,” a sculpture exhibit by Leland Sedig, runs through Aug. 5 at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St. Admission to it and the reception are free. Call 815-285-3496 for more information.
SFlbThrough Nov. 1
Painters Guild show
ROCK FALLS – Art@Rock River GAP presents paintings by members of the Rock River Valley Painters Guild at Rock River Golf and Pool, 3901 Dixon Ave., through Nov. 1. Admission is free. Go to www.rrgap.com or call 815-625-2387 for more information.
SFlbJune 9-10
Prairieland Art Tour
FREEPORT – Once a year, some of the area’s finest artists open their doors to the public for a free self-guided tour in and around Freeport. A brochure, map and signs will guide you as you meet and talk with the artists, see new works being created and gain insights into the creative process. A variety of works will be available to view and buy, including watercolor, acrylic painting, collage, mixed media, printmaking, raku pottery, photography, art glass, fine jewelry, pottery and fiber art. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Brochures with maps are available at the Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave., the Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20 East, and The Blue Orchid Art Gallery, 12 E. Main St.. Contact Ellen Bartels, eraeb@aol.com or 815-232-6749, for more information.
SFlbBANDS & BARS
May 25
In Sterling
STERLING – Acoustic Knuckle Ride plays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Champs, 216 Locust St.; the jazz trio Chameleon plays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Main Street Wine Cellar, 1 E. Third St.; and New Shoes featuring Danny Ivey plays from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Precinct, 113 E. Third St.
Sideshow Lilly
DIXON – Sideshow Lilly (formerly Krying Red) plays The Corner Spot, 510 Chicago Ave., from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Find them on Facebook for more info. The band returns June 23.
SFlbMay 26
Lyle and his Ramblers
STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sterling Moose Lodge, 2601 E. Lincolnway. They’ll be back June 23 and July 21. Call 815-625-0354 for more information.
June 1
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 donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.
Upcoming shows are July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 2.
June 2
Chameleon in Dixon
DIXON – Chameleon will play from 6 to 9 p.m. at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Find them on Facebook for more info.
June 9
Band Jam in Nelson
NELSON – The Band Jam, featuring seven bands playing a variety of rock and country music, will be at Who Else Land, 126 Anderson Road. Trippin’ Molly, Head Case, Bigfoot’s Brother, Reflex Blues, The Kill Bill E’s and Carsick Radio will perform, along with last year’s jam winner, Beaker Street. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the bands will begin to play at 6. In between there will be beanbag and horseshoe tournaments and music by DJ Midwest Mobile Sound. Food and beverages will be sold. Tickets are $5 if bought from one of the bands, or $7 at the gate. You must be at least 21 to attend. Call Eric Flatt, 815-535-7237, for more information.
SFlbMusic in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – The village’s free Friday summer concert series kicks off with Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers from 7 to 9 tonight at the band shell in the center of town. There’s a different band every Friday. Call the Village Clerk’s Office, 815-734-6425, for more information.
SFlbJune 23
Jazz at Starlight’s
STERLING – Saxophonist Harlan Jefferson (www.harlanjefferson.com) performs at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m.; there’s a $5 cover charge. Go to www.starlightstheatre.com or call 815-564-9430 for more information.
SFlbSideshow Lilly
DIXON – Sideshow Lilly plays the First Street Pub, 222 W. First St., from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Find them on Facebook for more info.
SFlbOTHER BAR EVENTS
May 25
Comedian at Starlight’s
STERLING – Take in a little comedy by “The Midnight Swinger” at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m.; there’s a $5 cover charge. Go to www.starlightstheatre.com or call 815-564-9430 for more information.
SFlbJune 2
Poker run at The Cooler
ROCK FALLS – The Cooler, 311 W. Second St., presents Pike’s Saturday Night Bike Night, an every-other-Saturday event featuring mini poker runs for all vehicles with cash payouts, as well as door prizes and live music later at the bar. Sign up for the runs between 6 and 7 p.m.; cost to participate is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Call 815-499-1106 for more information.
Other events: June 16 and 30; July 14 and 28; Aug. 11 and 25
SFlbBEER, WINE TASTINGS
June 16
Celebrate at the Parkway
STERLING – Parkway Center celebrates its 25th anniversary with a wine and beer tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. at the nursing home, 1801 Ave. G. The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe in Dixon will be on hand with 30 varieties of wine and 10 beers. There also will be hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a silent auction. Advance tickets are $30 each or $50 for two at the center, the Cork, Sauk Valley Bank or the CGH Medical Center gift shop. They will be $30 each at the door. A portion of the proceeds benefit the nonprofit Prescott Dental Clinic. Call Parkway at 815-626-1121 for more information.
SFlbJune 23
Wine festival goes beery
DIXON – The Dixon Beer Festival (formerly the Dixon Wine Festival, but this year the emphasis is on beer) will be from 6 to 9 p.m. under the tents on the Riverfront. Admission is $20, including a beer- or wine-tasting glass, at Trein’s Jewelry, The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, and Dixon Main Street downtown, and at the door. If bought in advance, though, they come with 12 tasting tickets, each good for a sample of beer, wine or food provided by downtown restaurants. At the door, you get only 8 tasting tickets. There’s a limited amount of tickets, though, so organizers recommend you buy in advance. Proceeds benefit the Riverfront and Dixon Main Street. Call 815-285-3496 for more information.
CAR EVENTS
June 16
Reagan Rides
DIXON – The Reagan Rides Car & Motorcycle Show begins at 9 a.m. at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 Hennepin Ave. 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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
June 2
Picnic plus in Sterling
STERLING – All are invited to a community picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Wallace Park on West Sixth Street. Mayor Skip Lee; Sterling aldermen; James Fogarty, a specialist in gang intervention from Chicago; and the Rev. Larry Harts, pastor of City of God Church, which is sponsoring the event, will attend. Sterling Police will provide summer safety tips; there will be a presentation on health care, water and bike safety by CGH Medical Center staff; information on pet care education for the summer; and presentations by the Sterling Fire Department, Sterling Township and Happy Tails Animal Shelter. Entertainment will include a basketball exhibition by the Sauk Valley Predators, fire truck rides, a playland and rap artists Mike Swag and H Street. Call the church, 815-535-0755, for more information.
CONCERT BANDS, SYMPHONIES
June 1
Musical Fridays in Dixon
DIXON – Robbie LeBlanc kicks off this year’s Musical Fridays Concert Series with a free performance from noon to 1 p.m. at Dixon’s Riverfront gazebo. The rest of the season: June 8, Kathy Cecchetti; June 15, Jeff Kagay; June 22, Rowan Derksen; June 29, Jazzy Jeff; July 6, Lowell Harp; July 13, Milgrim Study; July 20, Eileen Quest; July 27, Nate Gordon; Aug. 3, Nick Mahan; Aug. 10, Ray Rose; Aug. 17, Kathy Cecchetti; Aug. 24, Jeff Kagay; Aug. 31, Mark Hobbs; Sept. 7, Robbie LeBlanc; Sept. 14, Eileen Quest; Sept. 21, Lowell Harp; and Sept. 28, Ray Rose.
June 3
Pops in the park
CLINTON, Iowa – The Clinton Symphony Orchestra presents a free pops concert, “Symphony at Riverview” at 6:30 p.m. in Riverview Park, 101 S. First St. Go to www.clintonsymphony.org or call 815-625-0922 for more information.
June 6
Sterling Municipal Band
The Sterling Municipal Band’s free Wednesday summer concert series begins with its first performance at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center band shell. Other concerts are June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. Go to sterlingmunicipalband.com for more information.
June 7
Dixon Municipal Band
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Park band shell. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
June 21
Dixon Municipal Band
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Park band shell. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
June 23
Sterling Municipal Band
STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band presents its first of four free Saturday concerts at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center band shell. Go to sterlingmunicipalband.com for more information.
July 7
Sterling Municipal Band
STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band presents a free Saturday jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center band shell. Go to sterlingmunicipalband.com for more information.
July 6
Dixon Municipal Band
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band presents a free patriotic concert at 7 p.m. on the Old Lee County Courthouse lawn. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
July 8
Petunia Festival performance
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band and the Dixon High School Band will perform during the Petunia Festival parade. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
July 19
Dixon Municipal Band
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Park band shell. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
July 21
Sterling Municipal Band
STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band presents a free Saturday Big Band dance at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center band shell. Go to sterlingmunicipalband.com for more information.
Aug. 2
Dixon Municipal Band
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Park band shell. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
Aug. 4
Sterling Municipal Band
STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band presents a free Saturday jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. at the downtown Grandon Civic Center band shell. Go to sterlingmunicipalband.com for more information.
Aug. 12
Dixon Municipal Band
DIXON – The Dixon Municipal Band will perform at the Historic Dixon Theatre during Reagan Trail Days, at a time to be announced. Go to saukvalleyartsandculturecommission.org for more information.
DANCE RECITALS
June 2
‘80s showcased at Woodlawn
STERLING – Woodlawn Dance Academy’s fourth annual dance recital, “I Love the ‘80s,” showcasing the work of local dancers 3 and older, will be performed at 2 and 7 p.m. at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. Tickets are $8 at the academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, through May 30, or $10 at the door. The academy is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call 815-626-4278 for more information.
DOWNTOWN EVENTS
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.
Next events: June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 22, Oct. 26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28
June 9
Second Saturdays street fair
DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings’ second annual June Street Fair runs from 3 to 8 p.m., in conjunction with the usual slate of events. The outdoor festival will feature artist booths and demonstrations, food vendors, and musical entertainment from the Chameleon jazz trio and ’Acoustic Circus, on East First Street between Peoria and Hennepin avenues and in front of The Next Picture Show. Admission is free. Go to Second-Saturdays.com or find them on Facebook for more information.
Next events: July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.
June 16
Rubik’s competition
DIXON –The World Cube Association competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dixon Historic Center, 205 W. Fifth St. Last year’s competition drew 35 participants from throughout the Midwest who competed in a variety of categories such as speed and
blind-folded. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; the fee is $5 for the first event, $2 for each additional event. All competitors should be familiar with the WCA regulations; go to koii.cubingusa.com for more information on the competition. Email jbrechon@yahoo.com for more information on the Dixon meet.
FARMERS MARKETS
June 2
In Dixon
DIXON – The Dixon Park District’s Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 27 at Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. Call the park district, 815-284-3306, for vendor fees or other information.
In Morrison
MORRISON – The Morrison Farmers’ Market, 202 E. Lincoln Road/U.S. Route 30, behind the Morrison Heritage Museum, opens for the season. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11a.m., rain or shine, every Saturday through Sept. 29. Vendor fees are $60 for the summer or $5 a week. Call Sharon Habben, 815-772-2018, for more information.
In Sterling
STERLING – The Twin City Market offers fruits and veggies, artisan breads and locally raised meat, poultry and eggs, plus plants, crafts, candles, soaps and more all year round. The market, indoors at 106 Avenue A, is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It will not be open Wednesdays this summer. Find it on Facebook, go to www.tcmarket.org or call 815-626-8610 to learn more.
FOR KIDS
May 26
Fun fair at Walmart
STERLING – A fun fair and cookout to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Walmart Supercenter, 4115 E. Lincolnway. There will be a bounce house, dunk tank, pickup ducks, Bozo bucket toss, putt-putt golf and a roulette wheel. Tickets will be five for $1 and prizes will be awarded. Meals, including chips and a drink, will be $2.50 for a hot dog, $3.50 for a brat and $3 for a hamburger. Proceeds will help pay for new children’s wings at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Call 815-626-7200 for more information.
June 2
Kids carnival
GALT – Sauk Valley Christian Academy, 5505 Anne St. in Galt west of Sterling, presents a kids carnival and fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. There will be carnival games with prizes, a raffle of six bicycles, a dunk tank, bouncy houses and slides. Admission is free; pulled pork and hot dog meals, drinks, cotton candy, snow cones and lemonade shake-ups will be sold. A grand reopening ceremony for the school, formerly Sterling Christian School, will be held at 1 p.m. Go to www.sterlingchristian.com or call 815-625-0309 for more information.
June 8
Magic and puppets
STERLING – Mr. E presents “Reading is so Delicious!” an hour of magic, puppets and laughter starting at 1:30 p.m. at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Admission is free, no library card is needed. Call 815-625-1370 for more information.
June 12
Bubbles at the library
STERLING – Bubbleologist Ben Jimenez presents Ben’s Bubble Show, “art and science with a touch of magic,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. outdoors at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. The whole family is invited. Show off your bubble-gum-blowing skills in a bubble-gum contest. Refreshments will be provided, admission is free, and no library card is needed. In case of wind or rain, the fun will move inside. Call 815-625-1370 for more information.
June 21
Circus comes to Rock Falls
ROCK FALLS – The Carson & Barnes Circus will set its big top up at Gieson Motorsports, 800 E. U.S. Route 30. Showtimes are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $14 for adults, $6 for ages 2-12 at carsonbarnescircus.com, Sauk Valley Bank locations and SBM in Sterling. They will be $16 and $8 at the gate. Box seats are available for $6 more per ticket; reserve seats are available for $3 more per ticket. Go to www.rockfallschamber.com or call 815-625-4500 for more information.
June 22
Chalk the walk
STERLING – Children are invited to spend an hour decorating the sidewalks at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., starting at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free, no library card is needed. Call 815-625-1370 for more information.
June 26
Snakes alive!
STERLING – The whole family is invited to a night of snake pettin’ and wranglin’, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., starting at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free, refreshments will be served and no library card is needed. Call 815-625-1370 for more information.
June 30
Youth Day block party
STERLING – Celebrate Youth Day with the teen club Giving Power to Adolescents from noon to 6 p.m. at Central Park next to the Grandon Civic Center downtown. There will be local bands, dunk tanks, bounce houses, bags, kids games, mini golf, raffles, cake walks, and food from area restaurants. It also will mark the grand opening of the club’s Center for Youth and its thrift store, 4X4 Outfitters, at 312 E. Fourth St., which is near the park. There also will be a teen dance from 8 to 11 p.m. at the center. The event is sponsored by and a benefit for the GPA. Find the club on Facebook or call 815-622-3565 for more information.
July 13
Free petting zoo
STERLING – Children are invited to spend an hour with more than a dozen furry friends, at 1:30 p.m. at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Admission is free, no library card is needed. Call 815-625-1370 for more information.
FUN FOR A CAUSE
June 2
Show off your dog
DIXON – The fourth annual Show ‘N Show Off Day begins at 9 a.m. at Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, rain or shine. There will be classes in agility, obedience and showmanship, separated by skill level. Cost is $5 before May 31, $8 day of. All who enter will get a goodie bags, and ribbons and prizes will go to first- through fourth-places in all classes.
A microchip clinic, sponsored by Lee County Animal Control, will offer permanent identification for participants’ pets for $20. Food and drinks will be available. Contact grannyroseanimalshelter@hotmail.com or 815-288-7387 for entry forms and more information.
June 8
Clinton Symphony benefit
CLINTON, Iowa – “A Symphonic Affair,” the annual benefit for the Clinton Symphony Orchestra, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rastrelli’s Tuscany Center, 238 Main Ave. There will be live and silent auctions, an appetizer buffet, a cash bar and entertainment. Reservations required; tables for eight are available. Go to www.clintonsymphony.org or call 815-772-7913 or 563-243-5958 for reservations and more information.
June 10
Tales from the Tomb III
GRAND DETOUR – St. Peter’s Church Preservation Committee offers Tales from the Tomb III, a walking tour of historic Grand Detour Cemetery, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cemetery “residents” will be portrayed by volunteers in period dress. Tours begin at 1 and take off every quarter hour until 4. A $5 donation is suggested. Proceeds support the historic 1850s church, now used for special occasions. Contact Claudia Nelson, stpeterschurchgrdetour@gmail.com or 815-677-1687, for more information.
June 23
Poker run for Happy Tails
ROCK FALLS – The fourth annual Poker Run and Benefit for Happy Tails starts and ends at Nick’s Tavern, 1301 Prophet Road, rain or shine. Register from 10 a.m. to noon, and return at 5 p.m. for raffles, a silent auction, prize drawings, and music by Robbie LeBlanc and the Real Live Show. The entry fee is $15 per biker, $20 for a biker with a passenger, and $20 for a carload, which includes breakfast and dinner. Just want to eat? For those not participating in the run, dinner will be $7 for adults, $4 for ages 4-10. All proceeds benefit the no-kill shelter. Contact Sarah Lutyens, slutyens@comcast.net or 815-718-5669, 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.
KARAOKE
May 25
Karaoke at Nick’s
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with Cruisenite Sound, 8 p.m. to midnight at Nick’s Tavern, 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.
June 1
At the Sterling Moose
STERLING – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.
June 2
At the Rock Falls VFW
ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave.
June 9
At the 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.
June 15
At the Sterling Moose
STERLING – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.
June 16
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.
June 23
At the Dixon Moose
DIXON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Dixon Moose, 887 Shop Road.
MOVIES
May 31
‘Despicable Me,’ for free!
STERLING – “Despicable Me” will play 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.
The other shows: June 7, “The Wizard of Oz”; June 21, “Up”; July 5, “Forrest Gump”; July 19, “Field of Dreams”; Aug. 2, “Remember the Titans”; Aug. 16, “The Goonies” and Aug. 2, “Back to the Future”
THEATER
June 7-17
‘Guys & Dolls’ at TLP
MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse opens its six-show season with “Guys & Dolls.” Show dates and times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with Wednesday and some Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on opening weekends. Season tickets are $110. Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for ages 60 and older, and $15 for students with IDs. For $10 more, dinner is served before every evening show at Timber Lake Resort across the street. Reservations are required. Tickets are available online or at the TLP box office, which is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at 8215 Black Oak Road. Go to www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035 for more information.
The other shows are:
-- “Working,” June 21-30. Based on the famous Studs Terkel book, it uses the actual words of everyday men and women as they share their humorous, heartfelt and harrowing stories.
-- “Footloose,” July 5-15. A contemporary song and dance spectacular featuring all the hit songs from the 1984 film and many more.
-- “Boeing Boeing,” July 19-28. One of the world’s most acclaimed farces with its romantic entanglements, mistaken identities and nonstop physical comedy.
-- “Cabaret,” Aug. 2-12. The unforgettable Kander & Ebb musical about life before the rise of the Nazi party, and full of songs that have become standards over the last 45 years.
-- “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein,” Aug. 16-26. A glorious and romantic night of music that will make you remember what it was like falling in love for the first time.
July 10, 12-14 and Aug. 7, 9-11
‘Charlie Brown’ at TLP
MOUNT MORRIS – Timber Lake Playhouse’s Magic Owl Children’s Theatre presents the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 2 p.m. in July and 11 a.m. in August. Tickets are $6 per person. Go to www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035 for more information.
YARD SALES/FLEA MARKETS
May 25
Dixon’s Jumble Market
DIXON – The Dixon Park District holds its new Jumble Market, a flea market and rummage sale, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 26 at Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. All sellers welcome at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the park district, 815-284-3306, 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 along U.S. Highway 34. Go to www.moreon34.com to become a vendor, list your sale or for more information.
