Entertainment

The 2020 Odell Public Library films begin Tuesday, January 14, with “First Man,” the story of Neil Armstrong and his historic walk on the moon, on July 20, 1969.  Ryan Gosling stars as Armstrong, and Claire Foy is his wife, Jan.  The movie will be shown in the Odell Public

In 2018, the Editor chose to “wrap” all gifts in colorful mylar, drawstring bags.  There are no boxes, tissue, wrapping paper, cellophane tape, or bows that are discarded.  They come in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs (not only Christmas); 32 bags and 32 tags; with satin ribbons for

Saturday, December 7, 2019, was the occasion of the 32nd annual Morrison, IL, Christmas Walk and Parade.  Prior to 5:00 p.m., people gathered in anticipation before a beautifully shaped, live Christmas tree, at the corner of Highway 30 and IL Route 78.  Mayor Everett Pannier welcomed them and introduced two,

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is reserved for families to meet a Sensory Friendly Santa. Enjoy fun activities, crafts, cookies, and cocoa in a calming environment. Schedule a personal time for your family between

LeAnn’s Dance Connection will host a “Christmas Spectacular” Dance Recital on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. The dance progrmam will be held at the Morrison High School auditorium. This recital will include all of your holiday favorites as well as excerpts from “The Nutcracker” ballet.

During the Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade, on Saturday night, December 7, 2019, four categories were selected to receive awards.  The theme was “Movies on Parade.”  Prizes were sponsored by Community State Bank. Chamber Executive Director LeAnn Schaefer submitted the results on Monday, December 9.

With so many holiday events to enjoy, during the 32nd annual Morrison Christmas Walk and Parade, print the Christmas Walk poster and choose from 22 activities on Saturday, December 7, 2019.  “Movies On Parade” is the theme of the hometown celebration. At 5:00 p.m., the live Christmas tree will be

The Canadian Pacific Railway’s “Holiday Train” will stop in Clinton, IA, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, during its annual United States tour. The train is scheduled to arrive about 6:40 p.m., in the Lyons District, on the east end of Main Avenue, near the Sawmill Museum.  The visit is scheduled

Morrison Music Theater Association will present “It’s A Wonderful Life:  A Live Radio Play” on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Morrison Institute of Technology auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue (south IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m. Be seated before the start time, to watch characters “prepare” for the

On Sunday, November 24, 2019, Ronald H. Koehn will present an informative PowerPoint program, titled “Chief Blackhawk and His War,” featuring the man, the war that bears his name, and their legacy in American History.  Sponsored by Morrison Historical Society, the free program will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m., at

Daniel Humphrey states, his “short, biographical documentary film project is local to the Whiteside County area.”  Titled “Nurture,” this film is “about a Morrison, IL, resident named Jerrod Creason and his history with substance abuse.  It shows the environment he grew up in, in Manlius, IL, and  explores the shortcomings of

Come out on Saturday, November 16, 2019, for trivia, prizes, and fun at “Trivia for the Trail” Trivia Night, a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail.  Trivia Night will be held at Brick Block Pub, 105 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,

Timber Lake Playhouse is offering audition classes for area youth.  The focus of the classes will be audition techniques for young actresses ages seven through 13, who want to perform in the production of “Annie” next summer.  These techniques will provide students with the confidence to perform in front of