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Join award-winning, Gold Record artist Dave Rudolf for a trip down memory lane (maybe even Penny Lane)! You’ll hear music from the British Invasion that influenced a whole new world of music, fashion, and style.

This concert will include music from The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who, Peter and Gordon, and others, with a few stories about the groups and the times from the rather warped mind of Dave.

Dave is a long-time performer and a multi-award winning singer/songwriter who just released his 42nd album. He's a Gold Record, Grammy-nominated artist, 15-time nominee for Entertainer of the Year awards from NACA (The National Association for Campus Activities). In the last 6 years, Dave has 4 albums in the NPR Indiana and Illinois regional Top Ten. He is an award-winning children's author with 3 children's books, wrote for Disney, did a TV pilot for the All-New Captain Kangaroo several years back, and much more.

Dave has shared the stage with The Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, The Mamma and Pappas, Steve Goodman, John Hartford, The Smother Brothers, Michael Smith, Megon McDonough, The Gatlin Brothers, Sha Na Na, Cheech and Chong, and other notable artists.

“Dave Rudolf Captivates his audience. Anything and everything that happens onstage or offstage during a Rudolf concert becomes fair game for his disarming wit.” - Chicago Sun Times

This concert is free and open to all. No registration is required. It is sponsored by Gretchen and Charles Moore.

For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.

Stockholm Inn is the home for Trinadora's (Janel Nelson and Ron Holm) potpourri of music from 5pm to 7pm on 1st Saturday and 5:30pm to 7:30pm on 3rd Friday of each month. The musical mixture includes vintage and contemporary pop, folk, country, jazz, blues, Latin, Celtic, and variety music - everything except the proverbial kitchen sink 🙂 Janel and Ron accompany their vocals with keyboard, ocarina, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, harmonica, sax, bass, steel guitar, concertina, and more. The room can fill up, so please phone 815.397.3534 for reservations, and mention that you need seating in the music area.

Join us for an inspiring evening of music and hope celebrated with a special dining experience, the Castle Award, and an electrifying peformance by the World Class Rockers, featuring band members from Journey, Boston, Santana, Steppenwolf, and Lynyrd Skynyrd

For over 100 years, Rosecrance has been dedicated to providing recovery and support to individuals and families seeking treatment for meantl health and substance use disorders. Through evidence-based care, community programs, and a compassionate approach, Rosecrance helps people in Rockford and beyond find hope, help, and the best opportunity for lasting recovery.

5:00 pm Social Hour

6:00 pm Dinner and Program

ATTIRE: Dressy, including suits, sport coats, dresses, and dressy slacks. Neckties are optional, dancing shoes are encouraged!

PARKING: Parking is available on the Hard Rock campus. The event entrance is on the east side (Lyford Road) of the venue. Shuttles will be available throughout the parking lot to transport guests to/from the east-side entrance.

ARRIVAL: Enter on the east-side entrance. Rosecrance and event staff will be present to check you in and direct you toward the activities.

SOCIAL HOUR: Networking and social hour begin at 5:00 pm. Doors to the main event and dinner will open around 6:00 pm.

PROGRAM: Enjoy a gourmet, seated dinner, prepared by renowned Hard Rock chefs and hear stories of inspirational recovery. Learn how you can make hope happen and change the course of someone’s life by financially supporting The Rosecrance Foundation. Then, sit back and remember the days when joy came from turning on your radio and listen to World Classic Rockers, a group featuring members of Journey, Boston, Santana, Steppenwolf, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bring your dancing shoes!

AFTER-PARTY: We are going to keep the celebration rolling at the Council Oak Stage inside the venue. Keep eyes out for some special guests!

Stockholm Inn is the home for Trinadora's (Janel Nelson and Ron Holm) potpourri of music from 5pm to 7pm on 1st Saturday and 5:30pm to 7:30pm on 3rd Friday of each month. The musical mixture includes vintage and contemporary pop, folk, country, jazz, blues, Latin, Celtic, and variety music - everything except the proverbial kitchen sink 🙂 Janel and Ron accompany their vocals with keyboard, ocarina, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, harmonica, sax, bass, steel guitar, concertina, and more. The room can fill up, so please phone 815.397.3534 for reservations, and mention that you need seating in the music area.

Fan Halen
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM

TICKETS*
Tickets: $59 / $65 / $69*
RaueNOW: $41.30 / $45.50 / $48.30*

Fan Halen is recognized as the world’s most authentic tribute to Van Halen. They have been honored to represent Van Halen’s music twice on AXS TV’s hit series “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands,” performing live on national television.

The band has opened for renowned acts such as Queensrÿche, Bret Michaels of Poison, Twisted Sister, Ace Frehley of KISS, Loverboy, and more. Their performances have graced major rock festivals across the U.S., including Rocklahoma and the M3 Rock Festival.

Fan Halen is featured on major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon, and Pandora. They were also highlighted in a Warner Bros. Records documentary for their precision and near-perfect replication of Van Halen.

Recommended: 12+

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Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!

*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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

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

Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.

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.

Heartache Tonight
A Tribute to the Eagles!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM

Tickets: $40 / $45 / $49*

Members: $28 / $31.50 / $34.30*

Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re hearing the real thing.

With five number-one singles and six number-one albums, the Eagles are one of the most successful American rock bands of all time.

Together since 2007, Heartache Tonight is without question the finest Eagles tribute in the country. The band performs songs from all eras and all incarnations of the Eagles, including many of the individual member’s hugely popular solo hits.

From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” Heartache Tonight delivers a true Eagles concert experience. With meticulous attention to every detail, these six talented musicians reproduce live all the fabulous hits of this enormously popular rock powerhouse that is still going strong.

Recommended: 12+

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Don’t forget to become a RaueNOW Member to save 30%!

*Prices vary according to zone. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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

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

Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.

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.