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.

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!

Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn
Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes
North American version written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti
Featuring songs by The Bee Gees
Arrangements and orchestrations by David Abbinanti

Put on your Boogie Shoes with Saturday Night Fever and groove to the disco beats of the 1970s! Get ready to experience the electrifying hits of The Bee Gees with a dance-filled journey based on the iconic film.

Saturday Night Fever The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

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.

Register on the first day of summer reading and Color Your World! Resource Bank will be in the lobby to distribute bookmarks and treats between 10:00 and 1:00 p.m. Children may then collect a clock sheet to track their reading, and they will be set to earn reading rewards and enjoy a summer of reading and other colorful activities at the library.

Teens and adults may also register for summer reading beginning June 2.

Summer reading is free and open to all.

For additional information, please email Theresa at theresaw@dkpl.org or call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350.

Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn
Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes
North American version written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti
Featuring songs by The Bee Gees
Arrangements and orchestrations by David Abbinanti

Put on your Boogie Shoes with Saturday Night Fever and groove to the disco beats of the 1970s! Get ready to experience the electrifying hits of The Bee Gees with a dance-filled journey based on the iconic film.

Saturday Night Fever The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

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.

This annual competition is open to artists living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Freeport Art Museum's annual Regional Juried Exhibition (RJE) mission is to offer established and emerging artists the opportunity to debut work created in the last two years. Opening on Saturday, May 10, 2025, the show runs through July 19, 2025. As FAM has gained a distinguished reputation for displaying a wide range of contemporary art, this exhibition has become a visitor's favorite.

Each year, FAM invites a new juror to select approximately 50 artworks for inclusion, and to give awards for first, second, third place, and honorable mention. This year's juror is Rodrick Whetstone, an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design teaching in the Department of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Award winners are announced at the opening reception.

The museum is open 10-5 Tuesday-Friday; 12-5 Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday

The Putnam County Public Library District invites the public to a special Movie Matinee screening of the documentary, “Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators,” on Tuesday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch.

While many know Curious George as the world’s most beloved mischievous monkey—with more than seventy-five million books sold in over twenty-five languages since 1941—few are familiar with the extraordinary true story behind his creation. This engaging documentary explores the lives of Hans and Margret Rey, the German Jewish couple who brought Curious George to life. What began as a honeymoon in Paris turned into an extended stay, culminating in their first children’s book. In 1940, as Nazi forces invaded France, the Reys fled on hastily assembled bicycles, taking only a few personal belongings—including the original manuscript of Curious George. Their incredible journey as refugees eventually brought them to New York City, where they rebuilt their lives and created a literary legacy that continues to captivate readers of all ages.

The film runs approximately 81 minutes, is not rated, and is made available through public performance rights provided by Kanopy. This program is free and open to the public. The screening will be held at the Granville Branch, located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville. For additional information, please call the Library at (815) 339-2038.

This is an historic portrayal of Elizabeth Packard who was wrongly committed to an Illinois insane asylum in 1860 by her husband. Laura Keyes has been doing portrayals of historic figures since 2008 and due to in depth research by Kate Moore, the author of the book "The Woman They Could Not Silence," she will use some of Elizabeth's own words from her memoir and other writings. Elizabeth regained her freedom and went on to advocate for women's rights in Illinois and elsewhere.

This event can be viewed at the Durand Library in the Durand School at 200 W. South St, Durand or online. Please email villagelibrary@cusd322.org to receive registration information and link to zoom presentation.

This event was originally set for April 22 at 7:00 p.m. but had to be rescheduled due to an internet failure. The new date is Tuesday, June 3; the time is the same at 7:00 p.m.