Timber Lake Playhouse Opens with “The Lightning Thief”

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,

CSO Stories in Music February 19

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

Clinton Symphony’s “Music of Friendships”

“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,

MMTA Auditions for “Charlotte’s Web”

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

Forever Plaid at Timber Lake Playhouse

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.

Gold Medal Violinist to Play at November 5 Symphony

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 Tonight at Ebenezer Reformed Church

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

MMTA Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life”

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 Opens 69th Season

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

What’s New With Northwest Illinois Filmmakers?

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

The Sawmill Museum Interactive Demonstrations September 10

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

Clinton Area Showboat Theatre Kids’ Camps

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

Pops Concert and Benefit for Clinton Symphony

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

“What a Wonderful World” Runs through December 12

Jack Cahill-Lemme (Jack) and Anna Catherine Smith (Lucy) share a scene in Timber Lake Playhouse’s World Premiere production of “What a Wonderful World.”  The production is a feel-good, holiday-themed, musical comedy for the whole family.  This magical tale involves how Santa and Mrs. Claus try to retire, but in doing

Voices of Praise Performances December 17-19

After losing the 2020-2021 season to COVID-19 restrictions, the 85-member Voices of Praise of the Emmanuel Reformed Church is thrilled to be back.  We cordially invite the area to experience our Christmas presentation, “The Carols of Christmas-the Sequel!”  The concert will be presented in three performances, in the beautifully decorated