FEBRUARY 2012
January 29 - February 5
GROUNDHOG DAYS
Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock
Ice sculpting, tours, food, groundhogs prediction at 7:07am on Thursday, February 2, in the Square.
815-338-2436
www.woodstockgrounhog.org
February 3
ARC TASTE OF GALENA
Galena's best-ranging from restaurateurs to winemakes and cheesecake bakers to caterers-will gather together to celebrate "Serving the Best" for the Galena Art and Recreation Center. This year will also feature "one of the best" serving as an event judge, David Hammond, a food columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, will be at the event to name his choice for the "Best of Taste'. Admission is $30.00, Hours are from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
www.tasteofgalena.com
February 3-4
THUNDER NATIONALS MONSTER TRUCKS
BMO Harris Center, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
This family-friendly event features the best monster trucks in the business. Weighing 10,000 pounds, with 1,500 horsepower, Thunder National stars are back to crush the competition.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
February 3, 10, 17, 24
FANTASTIC FRIDAYS
Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Road, Galena
Ski slopes open until midnight every Friday during January and February. Reduced rates.
800-397-1320
www.chestnutmtn.com
February 5
HEART & ART
Galena Public Library-601 Beach Street, Galena
In its 15th year, this library fundraiser features original valentines and a variery of other greeting cards, made by local artists, for sale. Hearts & Arts will also include hand-painted flowerpots for sale, delectable sweets, live entertainment, craft demos by local artisans, and extensive silent auction and a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes. Admission is $3.00 and hours are from 11:00am-3:00pm.
www.galenalibrary.org
February 6
RONALD REAGAN BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION
Tampico Historical Society Museum & Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum
Annual birthday party honoring 40th President of the United States. 10am to 4pm. Tours and refreshments will be served.
815-622-8705
email contact
February 10-19
MAIN STREET PLAYERS – “WHOSE WIVES ARE THEY ANYWAY?”
Community Building Complex, 111 West State Street, Belvidere
After sending their wives away on a shopping trip, two executives for a cosmetic company gleefully go off on a weekend golfing spree, only to discover that the new lady CEO is also at the resort and assumes that their wives are with them. With true resourcefulness and absolute desperation, these two gentlemen embark on a chaotic adventure of assumed identities, cross-dressing and the unexpected arrival of the “real” wives.
800-741-2963
www.mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com
February 11
BALD EAGLE BUS TOURS
Stoney Creek Inn, 940 Galena Square Drive, Galena
A guided four hour tour of bald eagle wintering communities. Learn about the bald eagle's habits and life history, plus preservation efforts and threats to its future. Reservations required.
815-594-2306
www.eaglenature.com
February 17
GALENA MARDI GRAS-PUB CRAWL
Starting at Boone's Place, 515 South Main Street, Galena
Start mardi Gras Weekend off right with a pub crawl! Bring your Cajun spirits and Sugar Skull passions for lots of fun, great friends, drinks and plenty of beads! Starts at 6:00pm. Admission is free.
www.visitgalena.org
February 17-19
ANNUAL ROCKFORD BOAT, VACATION, AND FISHING EXPO
ISC, Indoor Sports Center, 8800 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
New boats, motors and trailers will be exhibited along with travel resort and vacation information. This event features the latest in marine equipment of all styles, sizes and prices. New this year: Thorne Bros. custom rod and tackle dealer.
815-877-8043
www.showtimeproduction.net
Feburary 17 to March 11
GLASS MENAGERIE
111 West Main Street, St Charles
In what many believe to be Tennessee William's most personal play, The Glass Menagerie recounts the story of a woman, abandoned by her husband, whose sole reason to live is her children.
www.steelbeamtheatre.com
February 18
GALENA MARDI GRAS PARADE
Rain, snow or shine! Don't miss the first annual Mardi Gras Parade, featuring the Krewe of Carnival float and other local participants. Fun and beads, beads, beads! Admission is FREE!
www.visitgalena.org
February 18
GALENA MARDI GRAS- SNOW SCULPTING
Join us for Mardi Gras in Galena! Watch as professional and local snow sculpting groups turns blocks of snow into works of arts! Do you have a group interesting in sculpting? Please call Penny Schwark at 815-777-4488.
www.visitgalena.org
February 18-19
NORTHERN ILLINOIS ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION, 52ND ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW
Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 West Lane Road, Loves Park
Forty dealers have wonderful, quality antiques, including 19th and early 20th century furniture, pottery, textiles, silver, folk art, toys, garden and decorative elements, and much more. Mary Lou's Glass & China Repair will be available for your glass and china repair while you wait.
815-761-1444
www.NIADAAntiques.com
February 19
WINTER OPEN HOUSE AT PIONEER SHOLES SCHOOL
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, off Dean Street north of Route 64, St. Charles
Chase away the winter blahs and cabin fever. Experience history at the Pioneer Sholes School Winter Open House from 1pm to 4pm. Then be sure to visit the Durant House Museum during the same time to take a tour.
630-762-9746
February 21
WWE SMACKDOWN
BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
Triple Threat for the World Heavyweight Championship: The Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry. Other stars scheduled to appear: Sheamus, Cody Rhodes, Ted Dibiase, The Divas and many more.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
February 24
TSCHAIKOWSKI - ST. PETERSBURG STATE ORCHESTRA
Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
The program includes Ravel: Daphnis et Chole; Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1; and Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade.
815-968-0595
February 25
BALD EAGLE BUS TOURS
Stoney Creek Inn, 940 Galena Square Drive, Galena
A guided four hour tour of bald eagle wintering communities. Learn about the bald eagle's habits and life history, plus preservation efforts and threats to its future. Reservations required.
815-594-2306
www.eaglenature.com
February 26
BROADWAY AT THE CORONADO: MY FAIR LADY
Coronado PAC, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Based on Shaw's play and Pascal's movie "Pygmalion," with book music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe,"My Fair Lady" is triumphant. It's no wonder everyone - not just Henry Higgins - falls in love with Eliza Doolittle .
815-968-0595
www.coronadopac.org
FEBRUARY 2013
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