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"Ice Age Mammals" U.S. Opening - Burpee Museum
October 08, 2011 - April 29, 2012
Recurring daily
Times: Daily: 10am-5pm
Discover a previous world of Ice Age Mammals through dozens of real fossils, touchable casts and specimens in this interactive exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Nature. Learn about the dramatic effects of climate change, extinction, and how humans have impacted the climate and other species o...
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9/1/2011 - 5/29/2012
Public Ice Skating Sessions - Carlson Ice Arena
PUBLIC ICE SKATING SESSIONS - CARLSON ICE ARENA
September 01, 2011 - May 29, 2012Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Times: School year schedule: Tue, Thu, Fri: 11am-1pm, with an additional Friday session beginning Sept. 9 from 8pm-10pm and Sat & Sun beginning Sept. 10, from 2pm-4pm
Location: Carlson Ice Arena
Address: 4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111
Phone: (815) 969-4069
Website: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/iceskate
Admission: $5 ($5.50 non-resident) per adult, $4 ($4.50 non-resident) for youth age 3-17, Children age 2 and younger admitted free, Skate rental available for $2. Last hour of sessions at Carlson: $2 admission
Description: Rockford Park District's two indoor ice skating facilities invite the public to skate for fun and fitness year-round during sessions scheduled at either Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, or Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St., Rockford. School year public skating schedules are: Carlson Ice Arena, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11am-1pm, with an additional Friday session beginning September 9, 8pm-10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 10, 2pm-4pm.; Riverview Ice House Studio Rink, Mondays, 5pm-6:50pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:50pm. Public skating is one of many low-fee activities offered by the Rockford Park District. All public skating hours are subject to change - please call ahead to confirm. Both facilities have adapted equipment available for skaters with disabilities; for information on support, call 815-987-8800.
Subarea: Loves Park
Directions: From I-90, take Riverside Blvd exit. Travel west to Perryville Rd. Turn right (north) on Perryville Rd. to Carlson Arctic Ice Area and Sapora Playworld entrance.
Directions: From I-90, take Riverside Blvd exit. Travel west to Perryville Rd. Turn right (north) on Perryville Rd. to Carlson Arctic Ice Area and Sapora Playworld entrance.
9/1/2011 - 5/29/2012
Public Ice Skating Sessions - Riverview Ice House Studio Rink
PUBLIC ICE SKATING SESSIONS - RIVERVIEW ICE HOUSE STUDIO RINK
September 01, 2011 - May 29, 2012Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Times: School year schedule: Mon: 5pm-6:50pm; Tue & Thu: 3:30pm-4:50pm
Location: Riverview Ice House
Address: 324 N. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: (815) 969-4069
Website: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/iceskate
Admission: $2 admission; Skate rental available for $2
Description: Rockford Park District's two indoor ice skating facilities invite the public to skate for fun and fitness year-round during sessions scheduled at either Carlson Ice Arena, 4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park, or Riverview Ice House, 324 N. Madison St., Rockford. School year public skating schedules are: Carlson Ice Arena, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11am-1pm, with an additional Friday session beginning September 9, 8pm-10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 10, 2pm-4pm.; Riverview Ice House Studio Rink, Mondays, 5pm-6:50pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:50pm. Public skating is one of many low-fee activities offered by the Rockford Park District. All public skating hours are subject to change - please call ahead to confirm. Both facilities have adapted equipment available for skaters with disabilities; for information on support, call 815-987-8800.
Subarea: Rockford River District
Directions: From I-90: Take Bus. 20 / E. State St. exit. Travel west on E. State St. about 7 miles to Madison St. Turn right on Madison St.
Directions: From I-90: Take Bus. 20 / E. State St. exit. Travel west on E. State St. about 7 miles to Madison St. Turn right on Madison St.
10/8/2011 - 4/29/2012
"Ice Age Mammals" U.S. Opening - Burpee Museum
"ICE AGE MAMMALS" U.S. OPENING - BURPEE MUSEUM
October 08, 2011 - April 29, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Daily: 10am-5pm
Location: Burpee Museum of Natural History
Address: 737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: (815) 965-3433
Website: www.burpee.org
Admission: Museum admission: $8/adults, $7/children 3-17, Free/children under 3 and members; Additional fee for traveling exhibits
Description: Discover a previous world of Ice Age Mammals through dozens of real fossils, touchable casts and specimens in this interactive exhibit from the Canadian Museum of Nature. Learn about the dramatic effects of climate change, extinction, and how humans have impacted the climate and other species of life. Yukon-based palaeoartist George "Rinaldino" Teichmann rounds out this exhibit with his dramatic ice age murals.
Subarea: Rockford River District
Directions: Burpee Museum, Discovery Center Museum and Rockford Art Museum: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on Business 20 6.5 miles to IL 2 north (Wyman St., first street past the Rock River); right on IL 2 five blocks to the museum complex on the right side of the one-way street (N. Main St.). From the south, I-39: west on US 20 Bypass to IL 2 (S. Main St.); north on IL 2 through the downtown to the museum complex. Park in the Riverfront Museum parking lot or the Burpee Museum lot. An above-ground tunnel connects Riverfront Museum Park and Burpee Museum.
Directions: Burpee Museum, Discovery Center Museum and Rockford Art Museum: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on Business 20 6.5 miles to IL 2 north (Wyman St., first street past the Rock River); right on IL 2 five blocks to the museum complex on the right side of the one-way street (N. Main St.). From the south, I-39: west on US 20 Bypass to IL 2 (S. Main St.); north on IL 2 through the downtown to the museum complex. Park in the Riverfront Museum parking lot or the Burpee Museum lot. An above-ground tunnel connects Riverfront Museum Park and Burpee Museum.
11/25/2011(No End Date)
BMO Harris Winter Wonderland, An Outdoor Skating Experience
BMO HARRIS WINTER WONDERLAND, AN OUTDOOR SKATING EXPERIENCE
November 25, 2011(No End Date)Recurring daily
Times: Fridays & Saturdays 6pm-10pm; Sundays 2pm-6pm; See description for holiday hours
Location: Davis Park
Address: 320 S. Wyman St., Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: (815) 968-5600
Website: www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/harris-winter-wonderland-home.cmsx
Admission: Admission $3; Sake Rental $2; Spectators free; group rates and private party rental available
Description: BMO Harris Winter Wonderland, the world's largest outdoor synthetic ice rink, features a 12,000-square-foot synthetic ice surface, which allows skating in any temperature. The inner track is approximately 140 feet long and 24 feet wide. The outer track, a unique skating trail around the perimeter of Davis Park, is approximately 12 feet wide and 850 feet long. Concessions are available, and there is a heated seating area inside the Davis Park building and in the Harris Chalet (second floor). Holiday hours: Monday, December 19 - Saturday, December 24, 4pm-8pm; (Saturday December 24 Skate with Santa); Sunday, December 25 Closed; Monday, December 26 - Saturday, December 31, 4pm-8pm; Sunday, January 1 Closed. The first 100 people on December 31 will receive a glow-in-the-dark necklace, and at 6pm there will be a sparkling grape juice toast.
12/17/2011 - 3/10/2012
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Sinnissippi Golf Course, and Lessons
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING AT SINNISSIPPI GOLF COURSE, AND LESSONS
December 17, 2011 - March 10, 2012Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Times: Sat & Sun: 9am-4pm, Weather Permitting; Lessons 9am-11am (12/17 to 2/26)
Location: Winter Touring Center - Sinnissippi Golf Course
Address: 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107
Contact: Dan Bowers
Phone: (815) 636-9066
Email: danb@paddleandtrail.com
Website: http://www.paddleandtrail.com/events/?p=2232
Admission: Free to ski with own equipment. Equipment rental available for $10 per hour. Lesson is $10 per person.
Description: Lessons will be from 9am-11am and rentals will be available from 11am-4pm. Traditional cross country touring skis, snowshoes and skate skis are available for children and adults. Warm drinks and snacks are available inside the touring center. Paddle and Trail also grooms trails at Sinnissippi golf course, offering 2k loops for classic skiing and skate skiing. Equipment rentals are offered on a first come, first served basis, and reservations are recommended. Paddle and Trail also offers rentals at their Loves Park locations, 7212 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park, IL. Equipment can be rented by the hour, ½ day, full day or multiple days. Contact Paddle and Trail for trail conditions or to reserve a lesson or rental, 815-636-9066. Rental Rates: Hourly - $10; ½ Day-3 hrs - $25; Daily - $40; Multiple Day Rentals - $25 per additional day.
Subarea: Rockford Northeast
Directions: From I-90: Exit at U.S. 20 Business (E. State St.) and follow Business 20 into Rockford. Turn right on IL 251 and follow it north to the From the south: Exit I-39 west on U.S. 20 Bypass to IL 251 (11th St.) Follow IL 251 through town to the entrance to the park on the east side of the street. Follow the road to the golf course.
Co-Host Website: www.paddleandtrail.com
Directions: From I-90: Exit at U.S. 20 Business (E. State St.) and follow Business 20 into Rockford. Turn right on IL 251 and follow it north to the From the south: Exit I-39 west on U.S. 20 Bypass to IL 251 (11th St.) Follow IL 251 through town to the entrance to the park on the east side of the street. Follow the road to the golf course.
Co-Host Website: www.paddleandtrail.com
12/21/2011 - 2/29/2012
Wednesday Winter Race Series - Cross Country Skiing
WEDNESDAY WINTER RACE SERIES - CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
December 21, 2011 - February 29, 2012Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Times: Wednesdays: 6pm (Subject to snow conditions)
Location: Winter Touring Center - Sinnissippi Golf Course
Address: 1401 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL 61107
Contact: Dan Bowers
Phone: (815) 636-9066
Email: danb@paddleandtrail.com
Website: http://www.paddleandtrail.com/events/?p=2232
Admission: Free to ski with own equipment. Equipment rental available for $10 per hour.
Description: This winter Paddle and Trail introduces a new series of Wednesday night cross country ski and snowshoe races for skiers of all abilities. This is a great way to get out and enjoy some winter time fun while at the same time exercising some of those competitive juices. Elite skiers, beginners and even children are welcome to participate in this series. Timed ski races will begin at 6pm with casual and social skiing and snowshoeing afterward.
Subarea: Rockford Northeast
Directions: From I-90: Exit at U.S. 20 Business (E. State St.) and follow Business 20 into Rockford. Turn right on IL 251 and follow it north to the From the south: Exit I-39 west on U.S. 20 Bypass to IL 251 (11th St.) Follow IL 251 through town to the entrance to the park on the east side of the street. Follow the road to the golf course.
Co-Host Website: www.paddleandtrail.com
Directions: From I-90: Exit at U.S. 20 Business (E. State St.) and follow Business 20 into Rockford. Turn right on IL 251 and follow it north to the From the south: Exit I-39 west on U.S. 20 Bypass to IL 251 (11th St.) Follow IL 251 through town to the entrance to the park on the east side of the street. Follow the road to the golf course.
Co-Host Website: www.paddleandtrail.com
1/13/2012 - 2/23/2012
Womanspace Art Exhibit - Realism or Not
WOMANSPACE ART EXHIBIT - REALISM OR NOT
January 13, 2012 - February 23, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Opening reception Fri. 1/13, 5:30pm-8pm; Exhibit open Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm, plus evenings and weekends when programs are scheduled
Location: Womanspace Gallery 1
Address: 3333 Maria Linden Dr., Rockford, IL 61114
Phone: (815) 877-0118
Email: info@womanspace-rockford.org
Website: www.womanspace-rockford.org
Description: This independent show features a group of artists working in different media and highly individualized styles, each with a distinct point of view. Styles range from precise realism to total abstraction. Art can be mainstream, sidestream or totally outside the realm of normal experience, but if it's thoughtful, insightful and well done, it adds to our collective universal and individual vision. Featured Artists: Christy Andres, Jean Apgar, Marianne Biagi, Molly Dillon, Karolyn Downey, K. Dyer, Pat Lai, Scott Mount, Sue Mount, Mary Rosandich, and Peg Sowle.
Subarea: Rockford Northeast
Directions: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on E. State St. to Mulford Rd. Turn right (north) on Mulford to Spring Brook Rd. (next major intersection after Spring Creek Rd.). Turn left (west) on Spring Brook to Applewood Lane. Turn right (north) to Maria Linden Dr. and turn left (west). Proceed through gates and veer right around Provena Cor Mariae parking lot to Womanspace. Building location: Main (brick) building on Womanspace campus. Gallery 1 is on the main level.
Directions: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on E. State St. to Mulford Rd. Turn right (north) on Mulford to Spring Brook Rd. (next major intersection after Spring Creek Rd.). Turn left (west) on Spring Brook to Applewood Lane. Turn right (north) to Maria Linden Dr. and turn left (west). Proceed through gates and veer right around Provena Cor Mariae parking lot to Womanspace. Building location: Main (brick) building on Womanspace campus. Gallery 1 is on the main level.
1/28/2012 - 5/6/2012
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition - Discovery Center Museum
ROBOTS: THE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION - DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM
January 28, 2012 - May 06, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Museum hours: Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: Noon-5pm
Location: Discovery Center Museum
Address: 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: (815) 963-6769
Website: www.discoverycentermuseum.org
Description: Robots characters, from the 20th Century Fox animated feature of the same name, introduce visitors to the exciting and ever-expanding field of robotics. Immersed in genius inventor Rodney Copperbottom's machine-populated world, visitors assemble their own "Wonder -bot" and take a virtual tour of robot vehicles. This adventure goes beyond Hollywood as "reel" turns "real" with current and future applications of robotics in science and society. Students get riveted by science and mathematics as they design a robot probe for Mars, deep space, or ocean exploration; and program a robotic arm just like the ones used by Ford Motor Company. Visitors can pick up the remote to control a variety of different types of robots and glimpse the companies and machines that are shaping the future.
Subarea: Rockford River District
Directions: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on Business 20 6.5 miles to IL 2 north (Wyman St., first street past the Rock River); right on IL 2 five blocks to the museum complex on the right side of the one-way street (N. Main St.). From the south, I-39: west on US 20 Bypass to IL 2 (S. Main St.); north on IL 2 through the downtown to the museum complex. Park in the Riverfront Museum parking lot or the Burpee Museum lot. An above-ground tunnel connects Riverfront Museum Park and Burpee Museum.
Directions: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on Business 20 6.5 miles to IL 2 north (Wyman St., first street past the Rock River); right on IL 2 five blocks to the museum complex on the right side of the one-way street (N. Main St.). From the south, I-39: west on US 20 Bypass to IL 2 (S. Main St.); north on IL 2 through the downtown to the museum complex. Park in the Riverfront Museum parking lot or the Burpee Museum lot. An above-ground tunnel connects Riverfront Museum Park and Burpee Museum.
1/29/2012 - 4/29/2012
"A Salute to the Divine Nine" Exhibit - Ethnic Heritage Museum
"A SALUTE TO THE DIVINE NINE" EXHIBIT - ETHNIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
January 29, 2012 - April 29, 2012Recurring weekly on Sunday
Times: Opening Sunday Jan 29: 2pm-5pm; Open through April 29 on Sun: 2pm-4pm; Other daily tours prearranged by calling the Museum
Location: Ethnic Heritage Museum
Address: 1129 South Main St., Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: (815) 962-7402
Website: www.ethnicheritagemuseum.org
Description: Ethnic Heritage Museum presents a new African American Gallery exhibit: "A Salute to the Divine 9." There are nine historic Greek letter African American fraternities and sororities. This exhibit reveals these service organizations of college educated people and how they have impacted our community in areas from youth development, education, scholarship, health awareness and social action. This exhibit will be on view every Sunday from January 29 through April 29, 2012.
Subarea: Rockford Southwest
Directions: From I-90 and U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.): West 6.5 miles on Business 20 to IL 2 southbound (S. Church St.). Turn left (south) on IL for a little over one mile; museum is on the right-hand side of the street. From I-39: Go west on Bypass U.S. 20 to IL 2 (N. Main St.); turn north on IL 2 to the museum on the west side of the street.
Directions: From I-90 and U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.): West 6.5 miles on Business 20 to IL 2 southbound (S. Church St.). Turn left (south) on IL for a little over one mile; museum is on the right-hand side of the street. From I-39: Go west on Bypass U.S. 20 to IL 2 (N. Main St.); turn north on IL 2 to the museum on the west side of the street.
2/1/2012 - 2/11/2012
The Rocky Horror Show - Rock Valley College Studio Theatre
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW - ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE STUDIO THEATRE
February 01, 2012 - February 11, 2012Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Times: 8pm on Feb. 1-5 and Feb. 8-11; 11:59pm on Feb. 3; 2PM Matinees on Feb. 4, 5, 11
Location: Rock Valley College Studio Theatre
Address: 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114
Contact: Starlight Theatre Box Office is open weekdays 9am-5pm
Phone: (815) 921-2160
Website: www.rvcstarlight.com
Description: That sweet transvestite and his motley crew did the time warp on Broadway in this 25th anniversary revival. RVC Studio Theatre is proud to bring this rollicking good time to the stage. Complete with sass, irreverence, and camp this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever.
Subarea: Rockford Northeast
Directions: From I-90: Take E. Riverside Blvd. exit in Rockford. Turn onto E. Riverside Blvd. going west and proceed to N. Mulford Rd. -Turn left onto N. Mulford Rd. Turn left at the Rock Valley College entrance. Theatre parking is on your right. Studio Theatre is located inside the Barn.
Directions: From I-90: Take E. Riverside Blvd. exit in Rockford. Turn onto E. Riverside Blvd. going west and proceed to N. Mulford Rd. -Turn left onto N. Mulford Rd. Turn left at the Rock Valley College entrance. Theatre parking is on your right. Studio Theatre is located inside the Barn.
2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012
Tinker Swiss Cottage Open in February
TINKER SWISS COTTAGE OPEN IN FEBRUARY
February 01, 2012 - February 29, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Tue-Sun: 12:30pm-4:30pm, tours at 1pm and 3pm
Location: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
Address: 411 Kent St., Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: (815) 964-2424
Website: www.tinkercottage.com
Admission: Tours of the Cottage are $7/Adults (18-64), $6/Seniors (65 +), $4/Students (5-17), Free/ Children 4 and under and museum members
Description: Because of the mild winter weather, Tinker Swiss Cottage is opening a month early for general admission tours, offered Tuesday through Sunday at 1pm and 3 PM. All tours are guided. Group tours are welcome and reservations may be made for eight or more visitors to tour the Cottage on any day and at a time convenient to the group. The Reservations will need to be made at least 24 hours before the tour. All tours start at the Visitor's Center, which is a re-creation of the Tinker family barn. The Museum is closed for tours on Mondays.
Subarea: Rockford Southwest
Directions: Via State Street, Business 20: Take E. State Street into Downtown Rockford, continue on E. State Street to Winnebago, turn left onto Winnebago and continue to the Tinker Swiss Cottage sign. Turn left into the Tinker driveway. Parallel parking is available along side the road or visitors may continue past the Visitor Center and Cottage to the main parking lot. From Bypass 20, take the Main Street exit and head north on South Main Street to Kent Street. Turn left onto Kent and go one block and turn right into the Tinker Parking Lot.
Directions: Via State Street, Business 20: Take E. State Street into Downtown Rockford, continue on E. State Street to Winnebago, turn left onto Winnebago and continue to the Tinker Swiss Cottage sign. Turn left into the Tinker driveway. Parallel parking is available along side the road or visitors may continue past the Visitor Center and Cottage to the main parking lot. From Bypass 20, take the Main Street exit and head north on South Main Street to Kent Street. Turn left onto Kent and go one block and turn right into the Tinker Parking Lot.
2/2/2012 - 3/2/2012
"Don Colley: Rearviewed" Reception and Exhibition
"DON COLLEY: REARVIEWED" RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION
February 02, 2012 - March 02, 2012Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times: Opening Reception: Thu., Feb 2, 5pm-7pm; Gallery hours: Tue-Fri, 3pm-6pm and by appointment
Location: Rockford College Art Gallery at the Clark Arts Center
Address: 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL 61108
Contact: Rockford College Box Office
Phone: (815) 226-4100
Email: BoxOffice@rockford.edu
Website: http://www.rockford.edu/?BoxOffice
Admission: Free admission; open to the public
Description: In addition to the opening reception on Thursday, February 2 from 5pm–7pm, there will be a Discussion with the Artist the same day at 10am in the Printmaking Studio at the Clark Arts Center. Chicago-based artist and avid draftsman Don Colley reveals his awe-inspiring and mind-bending world in this exhibition of paintings, prints, ceramic tiles, personal sketchbooks, and a compelling wall installation of drawings. According to Lori Waxman, Freelance Art Critic of Chicago, the artist’s depiction of “…evil clowns, brawling boxcar hobos, and flamboyant carnie types are intensely cinematic. They’re sinister and alluring, able to suggest entire storylines within a single drawing.”
Subarea: Rockford East State
Directions: From I-90: west on U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.) to Rockford College campus road on right. From I-39: west on U.S. 20 Bypass to Alpine Rd. Go north on Alpine Rd. to E. State St. Turn right on E. State and go east 0.5 miles to campus road on left.
Registration Link: http://www.rockford.edu/?BoxOffice
Directions: From I-90: west on U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.) to Rockford College campus road on right. From I-39: west on U.S. 20 Bypass to Alpine Rd. Go north on Alpine Rd. to E. State St. Turn right on E. State and go east 0.5 miles to campus road on left.
Registration Link: http://www.rockford.edu/?BoxOffice
2/3/2012 - 5/6/2012
Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska - Rockford Art Museum
PULP AND PIGMENT: THE REALMS OF ROLAND POSKA - ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM
February 03, 2012 - May 06, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 12pm-5pm; Public Opening Sat. 2/4, 10am-5pm
Location: Rockford Art Museum
Address: 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: (815) 968-2787
Website: www.rockfordartmuseum.org
Admission: $7 adults; $3 seniors and students; Free for members and children under 12; Tuesdays are free to the public (group rates still apply)
Description: Rockford artist Roland Poska's pioneering work in the field of handmade paper establishes him as an important figure throughout the Midwest and the nation. For nearly five decades his work has explored themes of color, nature and egalitarianism on a monumental scale. "Pulp and Pigment" showcases many of the works that helped define his career as well as the medium of paper as an art form; more than 80 pieces are featured. FREE PUBLIC OPENING on Saturday, February 4: 11am-12pm, free gallery walk anad children's art activity. Contact the museum about Pulp and Pigment children's classes on February 25, March 24 and April 28--$8 per class or $20 for all 3, all supplies included. Registration is required, call 815.972.2874.
Subarea: Rockford River District
Directions: Burpee Museum, Discovery Center Museum and Rockford Art Museum: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on Business 20 6.5 miles to IL 2 north (Wyman St., first street past the Rock River); right on IL 2 five blocks to the museum complex on the right side of the one-way street (N. Main St.). From the south, I-39: west on US 20 Bypass to IL 2 (S. Main St.); north on IL 2 through the downtown to the museum complex. Park in the Riverfront Museum parking lot or the Burpee Museum lot. An above-ground tunnel connects Riverfront Museum Park and Burpee Museum.
Directions: Burpee Museum, Discovery Center Museum and Rockford Art Museum: From I-90 and E. State St. (US Business 20): west on Business 20 6.5 miles to IL 2 north (Wyman St., first street past the Rock River); right on IL 2 five blocks to the museum complex on the right side of the one-way street (N. Main St.). From the south, I-39: west on US 20 Bypass to IL 2 (S. Main St.); north on IL 2 through the downtown to the museum complex. Park in the Riverfront Museum parking lot or the Burpee Museum lot. An above-ground tunnel connects Riverfront Museum Park and Burpee Museum.
2/3/2012 - 2/4/2012
Thunder Nationals - BMO Harris Bank Center
THUNDER NATIONALS - BMO HARRIS BANK CENTER
February 03, 2012 - February 04, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Fri: 7:30pm; Sat: 2pm and 7:30pm
Location: BMO Harris Bank Center
Address: 300 Elm St. , Rockford, IL 61101
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (815) 968-5222
Website: www.metrocentre.com
Admission: $30/$10 Adults; $30/$5 Children Age 2-12
Description: This family-friendly event features the best monster trucks in the business. Weighing 10,000 pounds, with 1,500 horsepower, Thunder National stars are back to crush the competition. Hear the rev and feel the power of monster trucks roaring into the BMO Harris Bank Center.
Subarea: Rockford River District
Directions: Exit I-90 at US Business 20 (E. State St.): west 6.5 miles to IL 2 southbound (Church St.). Turn left on Church three blocks to the BMO Harris Bank Center on the left. Park in the ramp on the right and in nearby lots and ramps. From the south: Follow Bypass U.S. 20 to IL 2 (S. Main St.) and exit north. Follow IL 2 to the downtown area. The BMO Harris Bank Center is one block west of IL 2 (on the left) after IL 2 becomes one-way on Wyman St. Park in various lots and ramps on Wyman. From the west, follow Business 20 to the downtown and turn south one block on Church St. From the north, follow IL 251 to US Business 20 and turn west or follow IL 2 (Church St.) to the downtown as above.
Directions: Exit I-90 at US Business 20 (E. State St.): west 6.5 miles to IL 2 southbound (Church St.). Turn left on Church three blocks to the BMO Harris Bank Center on the left. Park in the ramp on the right and in nearby lots and ramps. From the south: Follow Bypass U.S. 20 to IL 2 (S. Main St.) and exit north. Follow IL 2 to the downtown area. The BMO Harris Bank Center is one block west of IL 2 (on the left) after IL 2 becomes one-way on Wyman St. Park in various lots and ramps on Wyman. From the west, follow Business 20 to the downtown and turn south one block on Church St. From the north, follow IL 251 to US Business 20 and turn west or follow IL 2 (Church St.) to the downtown as above.
2/4/2012
Arty-Joke! "Better Together: AE & You" - Artists Ensemble Theater
ARTY-JOKE! "BETTER TOGETHER: AE & YOU" - ARTISTS ENSEMBLE THEATER
February 04, 2012 - February 04, 2012Times: Sat: 8pm
Location: Maddox Theater at Rockford College
Address: 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108
Contact: AE Box Office
Phone: (815) 904-2277
Website: www.artistsensemble.org
Admission: $30
Description: It's a music and laughterpalooza! When a bunch of theater artists get together to put on a benefitoverflowing with music and laughs, it's well... kind of on Arty Joke. Don't miss Artists' Ensemble's tuneful benefit performance and a sneak peak at AE's 2012-2013 season of great theater. The tremendous line up of performers, all donating their time and talent, includes Jodi Beach, Patte Armato-Lund, Tim Anderson, Steve Vrtol, David Gingerich, Timm Adams, Scott Chachula, Linda Abronski, Dennis Johnson, Carolyn Cadigan, Rachel Handlin, Jim McDowell, Erin Koroll, Gary Wingert, Richard and Margaret Raether, Katie Maringer, John Chase and more. Tthe show highlights the community outreach of Artists' Ensemble. Friends of AE such as One Less Tenor, the Vocal Collective of Rockford College, and string players from the Music Academy will also perform.
Subarea: Rockford East State
Directions: From I-90: west on U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.) to Rockford College campus road on right. From I-39: west on U.S. 20 Bypass to Alpine Rd. Go north on Alpine Rd. to E. State St. Turn right on E. State and go east 0.5 miles to campus road on left.
Directions: From I-90: west on U.S. Business 20 (E. State St.) to Rockford College campus road on right. From I-39: west on U.S. 20 Bypass to Alpine Rd. Go north on Alpine Rd. to E. State St. Turn right on E. State and go east 0.5 miles to campus road on left.
2/4/2012
Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony - Anderson Japanese Gardens
JAPANESE SNOW VIEWING TEA CEREMONY - ANDERSON JAPANESE GARDENS
February 04, 2012 - February 04, 2012Times: Saturday: Tea Ceremony Times - 10:30am-11:10am; 11:30am-12:10pm; 1pm-1:40pm and 2pm-2:40pm
Location: Anderson Japanese Gardens
Address: 318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107
Contact: Julie Pastore
Phone: (815) 229-9390 ext. 10
Email: jpastore@AndersonGardens.org
Website: www.andersongardens.org
Admission: $25 per person; reservations are required; space is limited to 15 participants for each of the Tea Ceremony times
Description: Anderson Japanese Gardens is honored to offer a rare opportunity to participate in a "yukimi chakai," a traditional Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony in its 16th century Sukiya style Guest House. Participants will gather in the Visitor Center where they will enjoy a hot cup of genmaicha, roasted rice flavored tea, while viewing the picturesque beauty of the Gardens below. Guests will be guided through the winter landscape to the Guest House. At the conclusion of the ceremony, participants are invited back to the Visitors Center to view an extraordinary display of tea bowls and tea ceremony related items which will be available for purchase. Kimiko Gunji, Professor Emeritus of Japanese Traditional Arts and Culture and the former Director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, will be the host of this event.
Subarea: Rockford Northeast
Directions: From I-90 and E. State St. (U.S. Business 20): Go west on Business 20 to IL 251 (N. 2nd St.). Turn right (north) on IL 251 to Spring Creek Rd. Exit on Spring Creek Rd. and move to left lane to turn left into gardens.
Directions: From I-90 and E. State St. (U.S. Business 20): Go west on Business 20 to IL 251 (N. 2nd St.). Turn right (north) on IL 251 to Spring Creek Rd. Exit on Spring Creek Rd. and move to left lane to turn left into gardens.
2/4/2012
Pit Party Magic at Thunder Nationals Pit Party
PIT PARTY MAGIC AT THUNDER NATIONALS PIT PARTY
February 04, 2012 - February 04, 2012Recurring daily
Times: Sat: 11:30am-1pm
Location: BMO Harris Bank Center
Address: 300 Elm St., Rockford, IL 61101
Contact: Zack Percell
Phone: (815) 222-4912
Email: zack@tnzmagic.com
Website: www.tnzmagic.com
Admission: Must have a Saturday 2pm Thunder Nationals show ticket to attend
Description: Zack Percell of TNZ Magic will be performing at the Monster Jam Thunder Nationals pit party from 11:30am-1pm. Open to those with a 2pm show ticket.
Subarea: Rockford River District
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