Juneteenth is a Federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. the
Join RiverChor Community Choir, as we journey through life with song along “The Road Home.” The concert will begin at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday , April 30, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church,439 Third Avenue S., in Clinton, IA. It features a variety of composers including Billings, Mozart, Brahms, Stroope, Barber,
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), 8215 Burr Oak Road, Mr. Carroll, IL 61053, is the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois. We are thrilled to announce that “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will open on Friday, May 12, 2023, for one weekend. From page-to-stage, it’s a thrilling, new,
Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform “Stories in Music,” on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. The program includes “Dinosaurs: A Primeval Symphony,” “Aesop’s Fables,” and Mozart Symphony #40. The 2023 Young Artist, Akshar Barot, will be featured
“The Music of Friendships,” an annual concert of chamber music by musicians of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra, will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. This year’s program includes a quintet of violists from Dubuque, IA,
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions for their spring production of “Charlotte’s Web” on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m and Saturday, January 14, at 2:00 p.m. Auditions will be take place in the auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Production dates
The Plaids perform Christmas songs in the Timber Lake Playhouse production of “Plaid Tidings.” The production runs through Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. Call 815-244-2035 for tickets or visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Pictured left-to-right are The Plaids, Quinn Rigg, Zac Richey, Kelan M.
Sirena Huang, recent Gold Medal winner in the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, IN, in September 2022, will be the Guest Soloist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra, on Saturday, November 5. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 19 E. Miller Road, Sterling, IL. In
Movie Night this evening, Friday, September 30, 2022, will occur at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The animated Pixar film, “Inside Out,” begins at 7:30 p.m. It is suggested for youths in grades 4-through-9. There is no admission cost. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions soon for its December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Tryouts will begin at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. The show will be presented on Friday evening, December 2,
Clinton Symphony Orchestra opens its 69th concert season on Saturday, October 1, 2022, with the first Iowa performance of orchestral music from Jennifer Higdon’s award-winning opera Cold Mountain. A group of orchestras from across the Country commissioned the work. The Clinton concert is actually its second performance, following a Delaware
It has been a good year for local Northwest Illinois independent filmmakers. This year saw three World Premieres (with one more scheduled for November 12, 2022); numerous invitations to prominent Film Festivals; several nominations and wins for Industry Awards. World Premieres and Red Carpets in 2022The 2022 world premieres for
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the historic trades are coming to life, at The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant Street, in Clinton, IA. Throughout the day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., various trades will be set up throughout the museum giving demonstrations. Those featured will be Medd Metalworks, showing the
Are your children interested in theatre or role playing? There is a one-day camp designed for them, on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The Children’s Theatre at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will hold a day camp for youths entering grades one-through-three. Camp begins at 8:30 and ends at 11:00
Two major events are scheduled this weekend for Clinton Symphony Orchestra. Saturday evening, June 4, 2022, is a major fund-raising event, “A Symphonic Affair.” Sunday, June 5, is the annual free, outdoor, Pops Concert on Clinton, IA’s riverfront. The dual events mark the close of the Symphony’s 68th year and