Entertainment

  Thank you to those who support the Whiteside County Fair.  There is no doubt that, without your continued support, our Fair would not have been successful and been able to continue for 153 years!  The Fair Board appreciates your support in keeping the Fair going strong, so we can

  Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible, for all who participate and attend the many shows and events.  The Fair Board is pleased to announce

  Enjoy some summertime tunes with Jim Ryan and his guitar.   Bring a music lover, and come join us for a fun, musical evening at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The program starts at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Jim originates from the Quad

  From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. tonight, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Rock River Jazz Band will bring the classic sounds of the Big Band Era to life, at RB&W Park in Rock Falls, IL, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 301 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. Joining

Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows

The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks, again on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fair visitors will see the famous “Big Foot” truck. Monster Trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment and excitement for decades. Since the 1970s, forms of

Editor’s note: These photos of previous Morrison car shows were taken by the Editor. Three blocks of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host the annual Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  Classic and muscle cars, street rods, and motorcycles are invited to this

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will offer a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer, as well as performance opportunities for youth ages 6-to-18. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “Our

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Cellist Anthony Arnone will be Guest Artist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra, to close the orchestra’s 70th concert season. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. Arnone will play the famous Elgar Cello

President of Friends of Odell Library Anne Frame submitted this press release. An appealing and noteworthy “Aprons on Display” presentation will be given by Connie Barr, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Odell Public Library Program Room. The address is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.