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Concerts on the Creek Presents the handbell choir Agape Ringers on Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. at Spring Creek Church.

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

An exhibition of twenty-four original paintings created by the Plein Air Painters of Rockford depicts Rockford iconic scenes and surprises. Artworks include views of Klehm, Sinnissippi Gardens, Midway Village, Indian Hill Manor and many more. The exhibit is located in the Visitor Center at Klehm Arboretum.

Celebrate the vibrancy and creative spirit of contemporary watercolor at the Illinois Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition, on view April 29 through May 30, 2026, at The Next Picture Show in Dixon. This annual juried showcase brings outstanding work from artists across the nation to Northwest Illinois, highlighting a dazzling range of techniques, perspectives, and expressive use of water-based media—watercolor, acrylic, and gouache.

The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday or by appointment.

Nurture is a mixed media art exhibit that focuses on artists' perspective of the concept of Nurture. Join us to experience the inspiration and expressive interpretation of Nurture though art.

Chicagoland Voices

Monday, May 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Tickets:
Adult Tickets are $27, Student Tickets are $24
(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)

One of the Chicago area’s finest choirs will present a concert of choral music featuring composers such as Morten Lauridsen, Elaine Hagenberg, Paul McCartney, Rollo Dilworth, Lucy Walker, Charlie Puth and more. The concert will also feature our acapella group C16. For more information about Chicagoland Voices or C16, please visit our website https://chicagolandvoicesc.wixsite.com/home
Recommended: All Ages

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*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.

Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.

Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.

Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.

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