May 03 Friday
Sing Joys of Spring is a mixed media art show. Artists will use various media to explore art through the joy and beauty of spring. Whether it is illuminating beauty, spiritual experiences, hope, healing, transformation or quest for peace and justice, the artists passion for the creative process will manifest itself in Sing Joys of Spring. The art will be on display at Emmanuel through July.
Polo Area Community Theatre is presenting the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy Harvey on May 3rd, 4th, and 10th at 7pm and May 5th and 11th at 2pm at the Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin, in Polo.
The affable Elwood P. Dowd has developed a life of contentment that he shares with his best friend: a 6-foot-tall pooka rabbit. But his eccentric ways are increasingly threatening to his sister’s social aspirations, and she resolves to have him committed to a sanitarium…until plans go awry and she ends up being committed instead. Winner of the 1945 Pulitzer Prize, this classic comedy challenges our assumptions of what – and who – is “normal,” and whether that’s something we want to be anyhow.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.polotheatre.org or at the door.
Rock Valley College Old Towne Band will present 2 FREE concerts at 7:30 PM on both May 3 and May 4 in the Rock Valley College Performing Arts Room, Educational Resource Center, 3100 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL.
These concerts will celebrate the 40th year of being under the direction of Mark Rose. The band plays music from the early 1900s such as ragtime, Dixieland, circus music, vaudeville tunes, overtures, etc.
These concerts will feature the "William Tell Overture", the cornet solo "Count Your Blessings" by Jim Martindale, and the clarinet section performing "Dizzy Fingers". With their usual mix of lively music, audience participation and stupid jokes, this is an event for the whole family. Children are especially welcome.
Across the Pond: Songs from the British IslesMay 3, 2024 (Friday, 7:30 pm)Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts CenterDirector, Prof. Timm AdamsJoin Rockford University’s Regent Singers, Vocal Collective, and other members of the Performing Arts department for a festive journey across the pond to the British Isles. In excited anticipation of our performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this coming August, RU’s choirs present a celebration of music from England, Ireland, Wales, and of course, Scotland. From the bawdy to the sublime, these beloved songs include “Loch Lomond,” “Wearin’ of the Green,” “What Shall We do with a Drunken Sailor?” and more. Throw in some Beatles and other pop music icons, and you’re in store for a bloody good time! We will also be accepting donations at the door for our trip to Scotland for the Festival Fringe, where our students will be performing!
TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND(30 PLAYS in 60 Minutes) by GREG ALLEN
MAY 3 - 18, 2024
The West Side Show Room presents the longest-running show in Chicago history! Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 Plays in 60 Minutes."
Each short play is performed in random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest.
This cult favorite is a wild ride of comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays presented in a one of a kind show that will leave you shouting “GO!”
May 04 Saturday
The Human Rights Authority is the investigative branch of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, a state agency that is dedicated to advocating for the rights of citizens with disabilities in Illinois. The Human Rights Authority investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services. The agency is unique in its use of citizen volunteers to conduct these investigations and make corrective recommendations. As such, Regional Authorities are always seeking to fill vacancies as they occur as well as maintain a pool of potential volunteer members for times when the need arises.
If you feel that you, or someone you know, has had their rights violated by a disability service provider or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the Northwest regional board, located in Champaign, please visit the website at gac.il.gov or call the statewide intake at 1-866-274-8023.
CHILDREN NEEDED FOR AUTISM RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING COORDINATION AND BALANCE AT NIU
Children between 3 and 12 years of age with and without a diagnosis of autism are eligible to participate. Children will engage in a variety of motor tasks, such as pulling a string, repeating a spoken sentence, or walking on a straight line. Entire study takes about one-hour. Children will receive a small toy.
Interested? Please complete an interest form by going to https://www.niu.edu/huskieslab/participate/index.shtml, emailing huskieslab@niu.edu, or calling The Human Speech Kinematics Experimental Studies (HUSKIES) Lab at 815-753-5211.
Questions? Please reach out to Allison Gladfelter, PhD, CCC-SLP, agladfelter@niu.edu, or Doug Wallace, PhD, at dwallace@niu.edu.
Our research lab is located in the NIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic DeKalb, IL 60115.
Cars and Coffee is held on the first Saturday of the month from April to October from 9am-noon. Cars & Coffee Rockford is held in RPS 205 Administrative building parking lot, across the street from Katie’s Cup at 502 Seventh Street, Rockford. There is no cost to participate or spectate. All makes and models are welcome to participate! We are pet friendly and bikes are welcome.
On May 7, 2022, Rockford Ice Hogs Hammy and is giving away a family pack of 4 tickets.
In 2021, the monthly car shows had over 1,300 cars and 3,000 people at the 7 car shows. People came as far away as Madison, Bloomington and the Chicago suburbs.
In 2022, the Rockford Police share a K9 group and the Fire Department brings their large trucks. The RPS205 parking lots have over 500 parking spots and there is over 100 off street parking around the parking lots. Joe Locke is the DJ and there are games and prizes. Katie’s Cup sells coffee and donuts.
Master the art of eating healthy on a limited budget! Learn practical strategies and expert tips from Stark Wellness Dietitian, Matt Stark, that you can apply to yourself and your family without breaking the bank or sacrificing precious time. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to meal preparation.
Matt Stark is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Personal Trainer.
This presentation is intended for adults, but is open to all ages. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
Lend a hand in painting positive rocks destined for the Cancer Center. Join us for a heartwarming event where we're spreading joy and hope through art! Let's come together, unleash our creativity, and make a difference in someone's day.
This program is sponsored by JOY Volunteers. JOY, Jackson's Outstanding Young Volunteers, is a youth-led volunteer group in DeKalb County.
Registration is not required. This program is for ages 6-18. Adults are welcomed to join in the fun, but only if accompanied by a minor.
For more information, please contact Theresa at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 or at theresaw@dkpl.org.