Hillary Blevins supplied the rehearsal photos. Take a trip to The Underworld of Greek mythology, during the “Hadestown Teen Version” production this weekend. The popular Broadway version has run for several years. Morrison High School Theater Department opens a three-day run. Tickets are available at the door. Doors open
Editor’s note: View several time-lapse videos of Van Kampen creating extraordinary murals here: https://www.facebook.com/eve.van.kampen.2025. The Volunteer Millers at the Fulton Windmill Area will host mural artist Eve Van Kampen, for a program about her work, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will be held at
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will perform hilarious comedy sketches from The Carol Burnett Show. Between two and six actors will participate in one of 50 original skits, which occurred during Carol Burnett’s television programs. MMTA has permission to produce several “volumes.” The first dramatic event will be held at
The Northwest Illinois Film Office is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: “Shorts‑A‑Palooza 2026.” The event is Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, Illinois 61270. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with screenings beginning at
Morrison, IL, High School Theater Department will produce “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue. Tickets are available online or in person. Scan the QR code. Follow us on: Facebook (MHS Theater); Instagram (mhstheater6); TikTok (mhs.theater2). The musical
Before launching into its 65th Anniversary Season this summer, Timber Lake Playhouse will welcome audiences back to the Theatre in the Woods this spring, with three special, one-night events–featuring music, comedy, and magic. Tickets for all spring events and the 2026 season are available now. For more information or
Support School District #6 performing arts in Morrison, IL, with your food purchase, during the McDonald’s “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. will benefit Morrison High
Editor’s note: I attended a performance of “Hadestown” while vacationing in New York City, NY, last December. It was a wondrous, high-energy, rhythmic, series of Greek mythology musical moments! I was reminded of the MHS production of “Grease” and MMTA’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” I urge drama/music
Parents, sign up your Rising Star now to be a part of our Jr. Lakers production of “LEGALLY BLONDE JR.!” at Timber Lake Playhouse. Ages eight years through High School are encouraged to enroll in the musical cast. AUDITION NOTICE Want to be considered for a Principal role? Submit
The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Clark “Bucky” Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer, and songwriter who specializes in American folk music.
Under Music Director and Conductor Silas Huff, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert will be performed at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026, at the Camanche High School Theater. The location is 937 9th Avenue, Camanche, IA. Adult tickets are $20 available at the door. Students are admitted
Andrea Freeman wrote, “I am looking for a loving new home for my late husband’s Yamaha Baby Grand Piano. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact me: andreafreeman90@hotmail.com.
Thirteen leaders in High School activity programs across the Country have been selected to receive NFHS Citations, including long-time, Sterling High School Theatre Educator Tim Schlegel. “Being recognized at both the State and National level is truly an honor,” said Schlegel. “However, the strength of the Sterling Theatre program
Editor’s note: Click to read about the upcoming first program. 2026 programs at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center will be sponsored by de Immigrant Volunteer Millers, with a grant from D. S. Flikkema Foundation. Events are held at the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 Tenth Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Resolve
Editor’s note: Click here to see the year’s program list. Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host Marcy Lawrence and Beth Lancaster, who traveled together to Iceland for a festive Christmas trip. Friends for 30 years, the pair journeyed to Iceland in 2024, to view the holiday decorations