Aug 08 Saturday
This is a family friendly, educational event at the oldest historical site in Rockford, the Indian Mounds at Beattie Park. There will be an early morning pipe ceremony (all welcome) at the sacred fire, and then Native American drumming and dancing, Native American food (especially fry bread and wild rice soup), Native American arts and crafts for sale, activities (free) for children, speakers throughout the day, a Native American flute player, living history demonstrations by local Native Americans, Hoo Haven will be presenting, and this is an all-around celebration of Native American culture and history. There will also be a school backpack give-away (filled with some supplies), and a stuffed animal give-away. All people are welcome!
Aug 07 Friday
Yazmin is an accomplished musician and multi-faceted artist originally from NorthernWisconsin. Performing since age 8, she developed a passion for Cuban-influencedmusic in her teens, leading her to pursue dedicated study and immersion starting in2016. Blending Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin traditions with influences like JoniMitchell and Stevie Wonder, she creates a unique, genre-bending sound. Yazminperforms with her trio Beat Zero, featuring Grammy-nominated Álvaro Benavides andAndrew Gillespie. Together, they fuse Latin jazz, funk, and folk/rock with Yazmin’sheartfelt, bilingual songwriting. Their next studio album is set for release this summer.Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available online atuuchurchofstockton.org or at the door. Seating is limited. The show will be held at thehistoric UU Church at 219 N Pearl Street. The venue is handicap accessible. Lightdrinks and snacks will be available for purchase. For more information, emailmusiconpearl@gmail.com.
Fulks and Griffin are bringing a World Class night of Americana, Folk rock, Blue Grassand Northern Country for 1 night only. It will be an evening of original hits. A rarechance to see these masters of heartfelt American storying telling with vibrant music,shimmering guitar mastery and lively tunes that tell the tales of today. This music ismade to stir your soul and move your feet. Be part of a night that will make movingmemories for all who attend.
The 19th Amendment and the Power of the Vote! Musical PresentationSeptember 18, 7:00 – 8:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
$25 – member rate/ $30 non-memberRegister online athttps://www.cmaaa.org/events--receptions.html
Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson will present a special musical show that celebrates the law that affirmed women’s right to vote. With music by Sondheim, Lennon & McCartney, Parton, Porter, and others, Anita and Catherine weave in the story of women's suffrage. Don't miss this powerful performance that will take you on a musical journey through more than a century of voting rights history.
Audience Acclaim:"A wonderful performance by smart, strong women with beautiful voices, music, humor and a fantastic historical journey shared. ""This show is touching and important. Thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking. It reminds me of how much I’ve taken women’s rights and liberty for granted. They were possible because of the long, painful fight by those who refused to give up their hopes and dreams.""This was a wonderful show! Thoughtful, clever, funny, beautifully sung!".
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Aug 13 Thursday
Join a summer tradition that brings us together in a shared vibration and opens us to a meditation on our place in the natural surroundings. Nature makes her own music: thunder, howling winds, bird songs, branches rattling, water gurgling, and so much more. All are welcome to join in the vibration. Drumming is optional- BYO drum or experiment with a provided instrument or stop by simply to enjoy the fire, listen to the music, and make a s’more. This is a free, family-friendly event and there is no registration. Drumming is led by David Stocker, with occasional guest leaders.
2026 Schedule
May 28th- All-ages Chair Yoga led by Amelia of Inner Prana Yoga at 6:00pm, followed by fire and guided drumming.June 18th – Guided drumming and flow art demonstration by Zach and Jenny of Light Weavers beginning at 6:30pm. The performance will offer reverence to the longest day creating a visual celebration of the summer solstice. Sponsored by Joe Dencker Agency – Country FinancialJuly 16th – Social dance lesson at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Mid States Concrete August 13th – The Great Turtle Creek Duck Race at 6:00 pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Bank First.September 10th – Healing Sound Bath led by Kristin of Nalu Sound at 6:00pm, followed by fire and guided drumming. Sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union