Dec 27 Saturday
Peoria Camera Club
Taft Gallery, December 1 – January 31We are pleased to host the photography work of 12 artists from the Peoria Camera Club during December and January.
Participating artists include Joe Virbickis, Jill Attaway, Marilyn Rierma, Becky Dailey, Ray Keithly, Cindy Brackney, LaDean Spring, Tom Ruhland, Lori Townzen, Andrea Monninger, Bennett Johnson and Dan Ricks.The Peoria Camera Club (PCC) was founded in 1954. Over these 70+ years, the PCC has worked to promote the art and science of photography in Central Illinois. As a group, PCC members produce a diverse array of images in both digital and print formats. They have received awards and recognitions at the local, regional and national levels. The PCC meets twice monthly from September through May. Website: www.peoriacameraclub.com
Elton RohnSATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Tickets start at $59, Members save 30%(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)North America’s Premier Elton John Tribute
Experience the magic of classic Elton John with Elton Rohn, the world-class tribute hailed by Elton’s own bandmates! With over 400 shows across North America, Ron Camilleri delivers an unforgettable performance—complete with Elton’s iconic vocals, piano mastery, and flamboyant flair. Performed live with no backing tracks, this is the closest you’ll get to the true ‘70s Elton experience.
Recommended: 12+
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Dec 28 Sunday
Select members of the Plein Air Painters Of Rockford (PAPOR) are exhibiting their interpretations of "The Thankful Path" to coincide with Klehm Arboretum's event by the same name. A selection of 24 original artworks is on display December 2 through mid-January 2026.
PAPOR posts their activities and Art results on their Facebook fan page - Plein Air Painters of Rockford
Chicago-based artist Michael x. Ryan gathers the quiet imprints we leave behind — from sidewalk stains and river paths to shower puddles and fallen tree limbs — and gives them form, weight, and voice. Through drawing, mapping, wood relief, and 3D printed objects, Ryan captures traces of human presence — the edge of a river, the imprint of a wet body, the marks on a street — and renders them as physical forms that evoke movement, memory, and place.
This exhibition brings together key installations spanning over four decades, from early works shaped by the Ox-Bow landscape to large-scale reliefs inspired by the streets of Chicago to one tree of interest on the family property in Woodstock, Illinois. By drawing attention to overlooked details, Ryan invites us to consider how our everyday movements shape the spaces we inhabit — and how those spaces, in turn, record and reflect our presence and passage through time.
Homecoming: In Color celebrates the reopening of Rockford Art Museum after a year-long renovation closure. This exhibition features a selection of popular pieces and hidden gems, showcasing the rich diversity of our revered collection. Come witness the power of art and community as we welcome you back to a vibrant space of creativity!
Dec 29 Monday
Dec 30 Tuesday