JANUARY 2011

January 7, 14, 21, 28
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 9
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 85TH ANNIVERSARY
Metro Centre, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
The Original Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th Anniversary in 2011, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com

January 12-13
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 15
ROCKFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CLASSIC SERIES: DVORAK & WAGNER
Coronado Theatre, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
The first concert of 2011 warms up the Coronado with Gazebo Dances by the composer of "The Red Violin" and Wagner's salutation to German art and culture, the comedic "Die Meistersinger." Russian cellist Dmitry Kouzov performs the stunning Dvorak cello conerto, described by Maestro Larsen as "the greatest cello concerto ever written.
815-965-0049
www.rockfordsymphony.com

January 15
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 16
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
www.norgeskiclub.com

January 19-22
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 28 - February 2
GROUNDHOG DAYS
Historic Woodstock Square, Woodstock
Ice sculpting, tours, food, groundhogs prediction at 7:07am on Monday in the Square.
815-338-2436
www.awaketowoodstock.com

January 29 - 2011
ROCKFORD DANCE COMPANY - “THE EMPEROR AND THE NIGHTENGALE”
Sullivan Center, 118 North Main Street, Rockford
Rockford Dance Company presents Hans Christian Anderson's beloved fairytale about the brave little nightingale who saves the Emperor of China through the beauty of her song.
815-963-3341
www.rockforddancecompany.com





JANUARY 2010

January 23
EAGLE WATCH
Nature Center in Belvidere to Starved Rock in Utica
Join us for a day of eagle watching along the Illinois River at Starved Rock. There are programs featuring live birds of prey, nature seminars and exhibits. Preregistration and prepayment required.
815-547-7935



JANUARY 2012

January 13-Feburary 5

MURDERER

111 West Main Street, St Charles

With a graphic opening not for the faint of heart, Murderer takes its audience on a roller-coaster ride of shock, relief, confusion and disbelief.

www.steelbeemtheatre.com