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JANUARY 2008
January 4, 11, 18, 25
FANTASTIC FRIDAYS
Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Road, Galena
Ski slopes remain open until midnight every Friday during January and February. Reduced rates.
800-397-1320
www.chestnutmtn.com
January 5
ANNUAL BALD EAGLE WATCH
Lock and Dam 13, IL Hwy 84, north of Fulton
Held annually the first Saturday in January. Eagle viewing will be held at the Lock and Dam 13 visitor overlook building from 8am to 4pm. Educational programs and environmental exhibits will be held at Clinton Community College.
815-259-3628
January 8-9
SESAME STREET LIVE: READY FOR ACTION
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
The Sesame Street Muppets plus some new friends bring their show to the newly renovated MetroCentre.
815-968-5222
January 9-10
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FARM SHOW
NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb
Created to provide a forum for farmers to gather and share information on the vast amout of products and services available to manage a successful farm operation. Over 380 exhibits.
815-752-6800
www.farmshows.com
January 12
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
January 12
ROCKFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES: SIBELIUS - SYMPHONY NO. 5
Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Works include Stravinsky's Dances concertantes, David's Concerto for Trombone and Sibelius' Symphony No. 5. The RSO will be joined by trombonist Megumi Kanda. The RSO was named Orchestra of the Year for the 2005/2006 season by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.
815-965-0049
January 13
SUNDAY SCIENCE SERIES: THE DYNAMIC TSUNAMI
Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 West State Street, Sycamore
Come listen to an expert in their field. Presenter Diane Stode, Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences, College of DuPage talks about a Tsunami.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
January 16-19
ILLINOIS SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION
Sinnissippi Park, 1400 N. Second Street, Rockford
Annual Competition! Watch 30 teams of sculptors carve, chisel and mold snow into enormous works of frozen art. Sculptures take shape over the four-day event, which culminates with judging and awards on Saturday morning. Event remains open for drive-through visitors as long as sculptures last! In case of inclement weather, event may be postponed.
815-987-8800
www.snowsculpting.org
January 18
THE MENDELSSOHN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS OLD B's New B's
215 North Church Street, Rockford
There are the "three B's" (Bach, Beethoven and Brahms) and there are other great composers whose names begin with B, such as Bartok, Bernstein and Bolcum. Mendelssohn performing artists and the Rock Valley College Chamber Singers, under the direction Paul LaPrade, perform a selection of works from old and new B's.
815-964-9713
January 18
ART EXHIBITIONS AT ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM
Riverfront Museum Park, 711 North Main Street, Rockford
New art exhibitions. Opening night events on Friday, Jan. 18, include a free gallery walk (4:30 p.m.) and free public opening (5:30-8:30 p.m).
815-968-2737
www.rockfordartmuseum.org
January 24
NIU ART MUSEUM RECEPTION
NIU Art Museum, NIU, DeKalb
Opening reception for exhibits that will run from January to March 7. Reception will include presentations by Tsukasa Taiko Drummers and a concert in Boutell Music Hall.
815-753-1936
January 26
WINTER LECTURE SERIES: CIVIL WAR SYMPOSIUM
Midway Center &Museum Center, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford
Four area historians discuss aspects of America's Civil War. Check back for details.
815-397-9112
January 26 & 27
BALD EAGLE WATCH WEEKEND
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, 950 North 27th Road, Ottawa
High power scopes available for indoor and outdoor eagle viewing as the Bald Eagles soar down from their roost trees to feed on the fish in the waters below the dam.
815-667-4045
January 27
CLASSIC PLASTIC MODEL CAR CONTEST AND SWAP MEET
Kenrock Community Center, 3218 11th Street, Rockford
Plastic Model Contest, Toy Show and Swap meet. Contest theme is Famous Automobiles.
815-239-2391
January 29-30
DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ICE TOUR
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
Songs, dancing and non-stop fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical.
815-968-5222
January 31 - February 3
GROUNDHOG DAYS
Historic Woodstock Square
Ice sculpting, tours, food, groundhogs prediction at 7:07am on Saturday in the Square.
815-338-2436
JANUARY 2007
January 14
SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT
Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove
Ski Jumping tournament from 70 metre high scaffold on the 3rd Sunday of January and the 3rd Sunday of September. Skiers from the U.S. and several foreign countries compete.
847-639-9718
January 30
BROADWAY AT THE CORONADO - THE PRODUCERS
Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Mel Brooks' fantastic hit, the biggest Toni Award winner in Broadway history comes to the Coronado.
815-968-5222
JANUARY 2009
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