FEB. 8 

 

Art Talks: Bradley Cahill

Rockford Art Museum

711 N. Main St., Rockford

noon

$20, $12 students and seniors

Presented annually by Women’s Art Board, speakers for this year’s two-part series are Sycamore sculptor Bradley Cahill (February 8), and Chicago food writer, photographer, and blogger Kailley Lindman Federighi (March 8). Lunch included with lecture reservation, required one week prior. Information:  (815) 968-2787.

 

FEB. 9 

 

Coyotes: The Misunderstood Jokester

Cherry Valley Public Library District

755 E. State St., Cherry Valley

6 p.m.

free

Coyotes have to be one of the most misunderstood species in Illinois and the U.S. They conjure up mixed feelings of fear, anger, and for some wild beauty. Nonetheless, they should get the award for best survivalist despite the human population. We have all but paved the road for the coyote’s historical expansion. Come and hear more about this incredible animal and what you can expect from them in your neighborhood. Information:  (815) 332-5161.

 

Womanspace presents The Vagina Monologues

Nordlof Center

118 N. Main St.

Rockford

$15

7 p.m.

The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace, the piece celebrates women’s sexuality and strength. Proceeds from this performance are for the benefit of RAASE (Rockford Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation). Information:  (815) 877-0118.

 

 

FEB. 10 

 

I Love the 90’s Tour

BMO Harris Bank Center

300 Elm St., Rockford

7 p.m.

$48-$88 plus fees

I Love The ‘90s Tour is a  nostalgia-driven go-to tour of beloved ‘90s acts, featuring Salt N Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC and Rob Base. 97ZOK with Townsquare Media welcomes this once-in-a-lifetime lineup coming to Rockford for a nostalgia-driven blast from the past.  Information:  (815) 968-5222.

 

The Five Irish Tenors

Coronado Performing Arts Center

314 N. Main St., Rockford

7:30 p.m.

$35-$45

Following in the footsteps of the great Irish Tenor John McCormack, in a sensational program, “The Five Irish Tenors” fuses Irish wit and boisterous charm, with lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style to bring you a unique Irish tenor concert experience. Information:   (815) 968-0595.

 

 

 

FEB. 10 

 

 

RAM Exhibition: The Others

Rockford Art Museum

711 N. Main St., Rockford

Opening exhibition that continues through May 29, free public opening on Friday, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Others explores 50 iconic selections by 44 seminal artists from the 200-piece Francis and June Spiezer Collection of Rockford Art Museum, critically acclaimed as the most significant collection of Chicago art that exists today. The Spiezers also amassed a brilliant grouping of studio glass from around the world. Regular admission $7 adults, $3 students and seniors. Regular hours 1 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: (815) 968-2787.

 

 

 

FEB. 10-11

 

AE Romance Theater presented By Artists’ Ensemble Theater

Cheek Theatre, Rockford University

5050 E. State St., Rockford University

Clark Arts Center, Rockford

7:30 p.m.

free (donations appreciated)

Classic romance, recreated as a vintage radio broadcast. The actors are literally switching hats at the microphone as they become new characters, while live sound effects serve to intensify the action. This is AE Romance Theater: no reservations to make, no tickets to buy. Seating is first come, first served. Information:  (815) 394-5004.

 

 

FEB. 11 

 

 

Love the Blocks

River District Association

downtown Rockford

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

The River District Association invites people from near and far to Love the Blocks, to shower their sweetheart with special gifts from local retailers, dine in one-of-a-kind restaurants, go gallery-hopping and enjoy live entertainment. Information: (779) 207-0110.

 

 

FEB. 12 

 

 

Dead Guy Festival presented by Haunted Rockford

Veterans Memorial Hall

211 N. Main St., Rockford

noon-5 p.m.

$10 in advance, $15 at event

The event will feature speakers on ghosts, gangsters, insanity, murder and mayhem!. Authors Sylvia Shults, Chad Lewis, Kathi Kresol, and headline speaker, film maker and author John Borowski, will present true stories of ghastly crimes and ghostly encounters. Information: hauntedrockford.com or call (815) 871-4239.

 

Jazz at Emerson – The Encore Trio

Emerson House

420 N. Main St., Rockford

3 p.m.

$10 adults, $5 students

The Encore Trio is the latest in a series of month performances on one Sunday each month. Information:  Information: (815) 964-9713.

 

 

FEB. 12-MARCH 19 

 

 

Salute to Black Military Units

Ethnic Heritage Museum

1129 S. Main St., Rockford

2-4 p.m.

$5 adult, $3 students, $10 families

The exhibit spotlights the accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskegee Airmen, the Montford Point Marines and the servicemen who served with Operation Red Ball Express, and spotlights members of the Rockford community who served in these units. Uniforms on display are on loan from Veteran’s Memorial Hall.  Information: (815) 962-7402