Award-winning Broadway show among 11 things to do in Rockford this weekend
There are a number of events and activities in the region this weekend that might provide a remedy for the post-holiday blues.
The third full weekend in January offers everything from an award-winning Broadway show to a bowling-themed fundraiser for the arts.
Galaxy Adventures
What: Journey through hyperspace, practice your jedi skills and learn the ways of the force during a day devoted to space-themed movies.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $10 per person, free to Discovery Center members and children age 1 and younger.
For more: https://www.discoverycentermuseum.org/
IceHogs hockey
What: The Rockford IceHogs are home for two games this weekend.
When: 7 p.m. Friday versus Springfield Thunderbirds, 7 p.m. Saturday versus Chicago Wolves.
Where: BMO Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford
For ticket prices and more: https://icehogs.com/
Broadway at the Coronado: The Book of Mormon
What: The Tony Award-Winning Best Musical comes to Rockford.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: Tickets start at $39.
For more: https://coronadopac.org/
Coffee with the Curator
What: Get a behind-the-scenes look into the process of curating the feature exhibition with Rockford Art Museum Executive Director/Curator Carrie Johnson.
When: 10 a.m. Friday
Where: Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: Free admission
For more: https://rockfordartmuseum.org/
Trinadora’s Third Friday Musical Potpourri
What: Janel Nelson and Ron Holm perform a musical mixture of vintage and contemporary pop, folk, country, jazz, blues, Latin, Celtic music.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Stockholm Inn, 2420 Charles St., Rockford
Cost: Free admission
For more: https://www.stockholminn.com/
Bowling extravaganza fundraiser
What: Come on out and give your support to Loves Park's very own Beauty in Motion Dance Arts. This fundraiser will be benefiting the Beauty in Motion Dance Arts Program.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Park Lanes Bowling Center, 5318 N. 2nd St., Loves Park
Cost: $50 per couple includes three games of 9-pin No Tap Scotch Doubles plus shoe rentals
For more: https://parklanesbowl.com/
Art of the Earth: In the King’s Court
What: Learn how artists and scientists can work together to create a visual representation of a time on Earth we have never seen before.
When: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $15 for non-member adults, $2 for members.
For more: https://burpee.org/
Cartoon Club: Things that Fly
What: You will learn how to draw animals, people, and everything else kids love to draw. Each session will feature step-by-step instructions based on a fun theme.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: Rockford Art Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford
Cost: $10 for the public, $7 for museum members.
For more: https://rockfordartmuseum.org/
Ikebana in the Gardens
What: Ikebana, also known as the flower way (kado), developed alongside the tea ceremony (chado) with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. The Ikenobo school of ikebana began more than 550 years ago. Through the flower way – carefully observing how plants grow and arranging ikebana – we make discoveries about nature, others and ourselves.
When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
Cost: $40 for members, $45 for non-members
For more: https://andersongardens.org/
Sky Carp Fest
What: The Beloit Sky Carp host their second annual Sky Carp Fest. Festival goers can participate in activities as well as meet the manager and some players.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: ABC Supply Stadium, 217 Shirland Ave., Beloit, Wisconsin
Cost: Free, but fans must RSVP ahead of the event on eventbrite.com.
For more: https://www.milb.com/beloit
Evon Sams
What: Enjoy the talents of multi-instrumentalist Evon Sams, who will perform arrangements of popular songs and original compositions.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St., Rockford
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $6 for students.
For more: https://www.mendelssohnpac.org/
Ken DeCoster covers business news and features. Contact him at 815-987-1391, kdecoster@rrstar.com or @DeCosterKen.
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