NOVEMBER 2011
November 1
BMO HARRIS BANK CENTER
300 Elm Street, Rockford
American rock heavyweights 3 Door Down brings their "Time of My Life" fall North American tour in support of their new album to Rockford
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
November 1-30
NYGREN WETLAND PRESERVE ART EXHIBIT
Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford
The beauty of the natural landscape and wildlife at the Nygren Wetland Preserve will be featured in the work of artists in oils, acrylics, watercolor, photography and other two-dimensional media.
815-964-6666
November 2-3
ILLINOIS SPECIAL EVENTS NETWORK STATE CONFERENCE
Double Tree by Hilton, Chicago-Alsip
2 days of educational sessions, vendor expo, entertainment showcase, silent auction, networking opportunities and skyscraper awards program.
708-895-8200
November 2-20
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora
Musical theater on a maganimous scale. Nominated for eight Tony Awards, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat paints a stirring portrait of Joseph, the favorite son. Single tickets $34.40-$44.90.
www.paramountaurora.com
November 4-5
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
Conference for Women.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
November 4
ROCK-CON 2011
Sportscore Two Indoor Sports Center, 8800 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
Rock-Con 2011 Game Fair is the Midwest's premier regional gaming convention featuring historical and fantasy miniature gaming, collectible miniatures, role-playing, collectible card and board gaming events covering the entire spectrum of adventure gaming.
www.rock-con.com
November 5
BILL COSBY
Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
One of America's most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with comedy routines, iconic albums and best selling books
815-968-0595
www.coronadopac.org
November 5
CHOCOLATE, CHAMPAGNE & CANDLELIGHT
DeSoto House Hotel, Galena
A wildly popular, sinfully delicious, and elegant chocolate affair including two lavish buffets offering chocolate plus a few non-chocolate desserts, held by the "Spirits of the Museum" (a volunteer support organization for the museum).
A portion of the sales will be donated to the historical society. A silent auction of unique Galena items donated by generous local businesspeople will round out the evening.
Tickets include a glass of champagne. You may get your tickets over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard, or if you are in town they are available at the museum, Dick's Supermarket, or the DeSoto House Hotel.
815-776-9200
www.visitgalena.org
November 6-7
AFFAIR OF THE ARTS
7918 Winn Road, Spring Grove
AFFAIR OF THE ARTS is a biannual art show. Browse, shop and visit with friends in this beautiful, wooded, setting. Enjoy a glass of wine while perusing the beautiful art and chat with the local artists. Pottery, Fused Glass, Jewelry, Metalwork, Fine Art Painting, Photography and more will be among the offerings to purchase. There is also live music from 12-2. Refreshments will be served and there is a free art raffle for attendees with thirty- five art prizes. This is a free event. In addition, Spring Grove will be having an Art Walk on Main Street. Carriage House, Olde Town Art Gallery and Whispering Oaks Studio will be open.
www.affairofarts.org
November 7
DISCOVERY DAYS
Glacial Park, Ringwood
Enjoy a morning of fun walking from station to station- play games, make a craft, eat a snack and more.
www.mccdistrict.org
November 7
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN OPEN HOUSE & SKI SWAP
Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 West Chestnut Road, Galena
Open house, hayrides, chairlift rides, tours, refreshments and ski swap with both new and used equipment.
800-397-1320
www.chestnutmtn.com
November 8
NIU HUSKIES VS KENT STATE
Huskie Stadium, NIU, DeKalb
Saturday, November 10, at 7 p.m. NIU Huskie Football team takes on Toledo at home in DeKalb.
www.niuhuskies.com
November 8-9
SESAME STREET LIVE- ELMO MAKES MUSIC
BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm Street, Rockford
Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrive Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny's nwe Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover "instruments" they never knew existed.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
November 9
BROADWAY AT THE CORONADO: RAIN, A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Experience what Beatlemania was all about!
815-968-0595
www.coronadopac.org
November 10
LOCK 16/FALL DINNER AND LECTURE
754 First Street, LaSalle
As it considers the evolution of Thanksgiving from the "First Thanksgivng" in 1621 to the present day, this program invites the audience to think about what this holiday and its food traditions mean for american culture and identity.
www.lasallecanalboats.org
November 12
RSO: CLASSIC REMEMBERANCES
Coronado PAC, 314 North Main Street, Rockford
Music has always inspired faith, and in return, the music of faith has inspired composers. Earl George bases his electrifying overture on the familiar ‘Old Hundredth’ hymn, while Brahms borrows the ‘Chorale of St. Anthony’ as the theme of his Variations. Gabriel Fauré transitions the traditional Requiem to ethereally beautiful heights, and César Franck obeys the Psalmist’s command to praise God through music and dance!
815-968-0595
www.coronadopac.org
November 13
UNIVERSITY BAND
NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb
815-753-1546
www.niu.edu/music
November 15
HUSKIE FOOTBALL VS BALL STATE
Huskie Stadium, IL
Kickoff starts at 7pm.
November 18-19
NOUVEAU 2011
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
515 S. Main Street, Galena
A celebration of the release of Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery Nouveau Wine. Enjoy a traditional French stew at local restaurants followed by horse-drawn wagon deliveries on Main Street. Afternoon wine and cheese party at Benjamin's.
815-777-3330
www.galenacellars.com
November 19-20
NW ILLINOIS MODEL RAILROAD CLUB FALL OPEN HOUSE
101 Main Street, Chadwick
The Northwestern Illinois Model Railroad Club will host its annual Fall Open House from 10-4 each day. $1 per person donation.
815-684-5216
November 19 - December 5
PEC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: CHRISTMAS BELLES
314 Main Street, Pecatonica
The timeless Christmas classic. Don't miss this uplifting seasonal show.
815-239-1210
www.pecplayhouse.org
November 19-December 23
SCROOGE THE MUSICAL
111 West Main Street, St Charles
The entire family will love this musical version of Scrooge.
www.steelbeamtheatre.com
November 20
TOY DOLL SHOW
Glidden Homestead and Historical Center, 921 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Through the magic of puppets, the story of Joseph Glidden's invention of "The Winner" barbed wire will be
presented at DeKalb's Glidden Homestead and Historical Center Sunday, November 21.
815-756-7904
www.gliddenhomestead.org
November 20-21
NORTHWEST ILLINOIS MODEL RAILROAD CLUB FALL OPEN HOUSE
101 Main Street, Chadwick
The Northwestern Illinois Model Railroad Club will host its annual fall open house on Saturday and Sunday Nov 20 & 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. Our club features a large 30'x 60', 3 level, H.O. scale layout, operating on Digitax DCC, and a 14'x 25' N Scale layout operated with DCC and DC both. Our club has 25 members, and would like to invite all to view our layouts and enjoy the model railroading hobby .
815-684-5216
November 21-22
SHANNON HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
Downtown Shannon
Discover gifts handcrafted of fabric and wood, jewely, candles, cards, primitives, home baked goodies, gourmet foods, mini sleigh rides, pottery demonstrations, lunch specials and more! Maps of 21 participating locations at Caseys or First State Bank Shannon/Polo/Lake Carroll. Also, Friday night enjoy the Lions Club chili supper at the fire station,visit with Santa and his live reindeer, kids make-it and take-it, followed by a Christmas Light Parade with hot chocolate and cookies served in the park. Saturday feast on Eastland Music Boosters pancakes and sausage at the Middle School. Hope you will join us!
815-864-2530
www.shannonillinois.com
November 25
HUSKIE FOOTBALL VS EASTERN MICHIGAN
Huskie Stadium, Dekalb
November 26
LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE
Historic Woodstock Square
With a flip of the switch Woodstock ushers in the holiday season with thousands of lights illuminating the Victorian architecture and trees of the square.
www.awaketowoodstock.com
November 26
THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS
23 East Galena Blvd, Aurora
Direct from Broadway, their latest show 4-play is 100 minutes of cleverness and comedy with endless juggling, a zany ballet, and banter thats part Marx Brothers, part Monty Python- 100% pure glee!
www.paramountaurora.com
November 26
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS HOLIDAY PARADE
Downtown Crystal Lake
Join us for Santa's arrival from the North Pole. This is the only nighttime parade in Crystal Lake. Come see the extraordinary floats, entertainment, musical & community groups light up the streets of downtown.
815-479-0835
November 27
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia
Start the holiday season off right at the Celebration of Lights Festival, a family-oriented event featuring a myriad of sparkling lights, festive decorations and a visit from Santa.
www.bataviaparks.org
November 27 to Mid-December
ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE VALLEY
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena
Self guided driving tour though 6,800 acres amid the rolling hills and valleys of northwest Illinois to view beautifully decorated homes for the Light up the Valley holiday contest. Maps are available at the front desk. Free.
815-777-2444
www.eagleridge.com
End November to End December
HOMETOWN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit, Illinois and Beloit, Wisconsin
Four northern Illinois communities link up to create a festive tour of holiday lighting this holiday season. The kick off for the Hometown Festival of Lights on Friday starts at Riverside Park in Roscoe (just west of IL 251). Make this festive tour a continuation of your visit to Rockford's Festival of Lights in Sinnissippi Park. Visit the website for more information and a map of the route or call any of the following organizations: Rockton Chamber of Commerce, 815.624.7625, Roscoe Chamber of Commerce, 815.623.9065, Downtown Beloit/Visit Beloit, 608.365.4838.
November 28 to end of December
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Sinnissippi Park,1401 North Second Street (IL 251), Rockford
See over 50 spectacular lighted displays as you drive through scenic Sinnissippi Park.
Vote for your favorites. Cash prizes will go the the "Best Displays".
815-965-0768
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