Winnebago County Calendar of Events
Chronicle Media Staff — June 6, 2017THROUGH SEPT. 29
Rockford City Market
Water Street at East State Street, Rockford
weekly on Fridays, 3:30-8:30 p.m.
free admission
The market is an open air public market featuring locally grown and made items includ-ing vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, flowers, herbs, baked goods, artisans, prepared food, local beer and wine. There is weekly live entertainment in two areas, kids’ activities, and cooking demos. Information: (815) 988-2825.
THROUGH OCT. 28
North End City Market
Intersection of North Main and Auburn Streets, Rockford
weekly on Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
free admission
The market is full of fresh, local products and food and will be a nice place for the community to gather to shop, eat, and socialize. Information: (815) 977-5124.
THROUGH NOV. 5
Bruce Munro: LIGHT
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford
varying admission prices and entry times
Call (815) 987-8858 for specifics.
The exhibition, Munro’s eighth large-scale gar-den exhibition in the U.S., allows visitors to literally see the gardens in a new light. The gardens and Conservatory will provide a stunning backdrop for eight sculptures, including Munro’s iconic “Field of Light” and “Water-Towers.”
JUNE 7
Summer Concert Series 2017
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
2715 Mulford Rd., Rockford
7 p.m.
The Winnebago H.S. Jazz Band performs. A free-will offering after each performance enhances mu-sic and educational programs at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Information: (815) 399-5503.
Wildflower Walkabout
Kieselburg Forest Preserve
5801 Swanson Rd., Roscoe
free
Come experience the north central Illinois landscape. Walk where flowers carpet the forest floor and birds fill the air. Severson Dells Nature Center and the Natural Land Institute are the organizing agencies of the event, with local groups providing leaders from their organizations. No admission fee, but membership in both organizations is encouraged: www.naturalland.org, www.seversondells.org.
JUNE 7-9
Beauty and the Beast
presented By Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College
3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Information and tickets: (815) 921-2160. JUNE 7
Ski Broncs Waterski Shows
Shorewood Park
235 Evelyn Ave., Loves Park
7 p.m.
free
Shows run every Wednesday and Friday trough September. The Rockford Ski Broncs’ dazzling water ski show is in its 50th year. Modern bleachers and lawn seating available and concessions on-site.
JUNE 8
Dwight Yoakam
Coronado Performing Arts Center
314 N. Main St., Rockford
$35-$125
8 p.m.
Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner. Information: (815) 968-5222
Garden Explorers: Birds of a Feather
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford
9 a.m.
$5 for non-members, free for members
The program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old, but all ages are welcome. Children and their guardian(s) will learn something about nature and then have a chance to explore the Garden after the program. Information: (815) 229-9390.
Species Spotlight: Bat Hike
Forest Preserves Headquarters
5500 Northrock Dr., Rockford
8:15 p.m.
free
Enjoy the nearly full moon and search for nocturnal wildlife. The nearly full moon should offer plenty of light but bring a small flashlight and mosquito repellent, just in case.
JUNE 9
Free Public Opening – Bittersweet Observations
Rockford Art Museum
711 N. Main St., Rockford
6:30 p.m.
free admission
The show explores the grown-up wonder of childlike nostalgia in a dramatic, fairytale setting through paintings, drawings, prints, animation, and installations by Casey Riordan Millard, Jenny Mathews, Sarah Reed-McNamara and Jeremy Klonicki. Exhibit runs through Oct. 1. Information (815) 968-2787
Groovin’ in the Garden – Jim Gill
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford
10 a.m.
Gill is an award-winning children’s author and musician. He has released six playful children’s CD’s and two books that are favorites in family rooms, classrooms and playrooms. Kids are encouraged to jump, clap and dance along as Jim strums-out energetic rhythms on his banjo. Information: (815) 229-9390
JUNE 10
Hooked on Fun – Free Fishing Event, presented By Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
Four Lakes Forest Preserve
10207 Fish Hatchery Rd., Pecatonica
9 a.m.
free
Designed to open the door to fishing and outdoor recreation for children and families. Volunteers will be available to instruct and assist to help people to enter into the fun. Bring your own equipment; limited quantity loaner equipment availa-ble. Bait is provided. No experience necessary. No fishing license required. Information: (815) 877-6100.
The Original Trailer Race of Destruction
9572 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park
7:07 p.m.
$5-$18
Along with Original Trailer Race of Destruction, the event also includes four divisions of racing. Tickets are available online at rockfordspeedway.tix.com. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 815-633-1500 and in person at the Rockford Speedway Office during regular business hours Monday-Friday.
JUNE 10-SEPT. 3
Hello from Japan
Discovery Center Museum
711 N. Main St., Rockford
10 a.m.
$8 per person, free for members and children age one and under
Children will have fun learning about life in present-day Japan in this playful and interactive exhibit. Families will be transported to two distinct areas of Tokyo that exist side by side: one serene and exquisite, the other, too cute for words. Information: (815) 963-6769.
–Winnebago County Calendar of Events–