Community Calendar

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!

The Celebration Chorale invites the community to attend its annual patriotic cantata, Homeland, with two performances scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at First United Methodist Church, located at 2501 North Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb.

Homeland is a moving musical tribute to the nation, celebrating the spirit of America as both a place and a people. The cantata will be accompanied by the Celebration Chorale Orchestra. A cherished tradition within the program is the Salute to the Armed Forces, honoring members and veterans of the United States military.

Directed by Christine Monteiro, the Celebration Chorale is composed of musicians from across the region, representing over 10 area communities and more than nine church denominations. The ensemble brings together both professional and amateur vocalists, including long-time members and newcomers alike.
There is no admission fee for the performances, but a free-will offering will be collected. The church is fully accessible, with parking available adjacent to the church building.

For more information about the concerts or about joining the Celebration Chorale, contact the group at thecelebrationchorale@gmail.com, call Sally Mullis, President of the Celebration Chorale Leadership Team, at (815) 739-6087, or visit their Facebook page at The Celebration Chorale.

https://www.boonecountyarts.com/concerts-in-the-park/
2025 Concerts in the Park at Baltic Mill Stage 920 W Lincoln Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008 at 6:30pm unless otherwise stated
Free to the public. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket
Rain site: Community Building at 111 W 1st St, Belvidere, except June 28, July 13 & July 20

June 1: Trinadora Rocks – Blues Latin, Rock and ore - Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park at 6:30 PM
June 8: Tavern Hill Liars – Folk music from all over the world - Baltic Mill Stage in rk at 6:30 PM
June 15: Always Late Country Band – Classic Country - Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park at 6:30 PM
June 22: The Tom Mac Group – Rock Folk, Reggae, and Jazz - Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park at 6:30 PM
June 28: Dale Rhode and the Crossroads Band- Contemporary Countyr – Boone County Fairgrounds – 7:00 PM before Belvidere Heritage Days Fireworks – Rainout date is June 29
July 6: Rockford Wind Ensemble – Patriotic and American Music - Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park at 6:30 PM
July 13: Stages – Adult Contempory – Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum – 6:30 PM
July 20: The Beaux Band – Classic Rock – Candlewick Lake Recreation Center – 6:30 PM

We are pleased to thank all of our sponsors this season: Byron Bank, Candlewick Lake Association, Sue Flott, Heritage Woods of Belvidere, Gary and Joan Ollmann, and Savant Wealth Management. We would also like to thank the Belvidere Park District, Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, and the Community Building Complex Committee of Boone County. The BCAC acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Visit us at www.boonecountyarts.com and @boonecountyartscouncil on Instagram and on Facebook or by phone at (815)544-6242 for more information on all of these wonderful events!

Summer Festival 56 kicks off summer season with Hairspray the musical.

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.

To coincide with the 10th anniversary of the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, PFLAG Sauk Valley is sponsoring a photo exhibit titled Wedding Album. The exhibit honors a decade of marriage equality by featuring photos of couples with connections to the Sauk Valley area. Each photo offers a window into lives shaped by courage and love. More than just images, the exhibit weaves in text that recounts the journey toward equality and the legal triumph that changed countless lives. Running from June 4 - July 2, 2025 (Wednesdays - Saturdays) at The Next Picture Show in Dixon, Illinois, the exhibit is free and open to all, including Saturday, June 14, which coincides with Dixon’s Pride Festival–two great events in one location!

If you are interested in benefiting pollinators like bees, birds, butterflies, and bats, spending less time on yard work, saving money on fertilizers, weed killers, water, and lawn maintenance services, and having a beautiful garden to enjoy all four seasons of the year, these events are for you!

Join Wild Ones Rock River Valley on the 30th day of June, July, August, and September as we share the dirt on native plant gardening. RRVC has invited four local gardeners to open their native plant gardens for a public tour. The tours will allow you to meander through native plant gardens and learn how to incorporate native plants in your own garden areas. The tours will run about an hour and will be limited to 25 adult-only attendees. Register on our website: https://wildonesrrvc.org/lets-get-dirty-on-the-30s/ Location will be sent after registration.

Summer Festival 56 kicks off summer season with Hairspray the musical.

Spring is here and NIAAA is having our 2nd photo contest. We hope to have all nine counties we serve represented. We are looking for an iconic photo to represent each county: it should be something easily recognizable, a hidden treasure or notable view.

Please remember, this contest is open to everyone so please feel free to submit your own entries.