Arts

The Village of Channahon announced Monday that construction on the I&M Canal Gateway Project at 25450 W. Eames St. is beginning this week.

The Jerry E. Lewis Memorial Scholarship would provide financial assistance to Illinois high school seniors who plan to major in music at the college level.

An eclectic weekend will color March with everything from rising young vocalists to Broadway tunes in a heartfelt benefit for the love of live theater, a true-history play and an arts and crafts fair.

Canvases on display at the library, 307 S. Madison St., through March 29.

Close to 300 mini masterpieces await visitors at the Odell Public Library’s Tiny Art Show this month. Cats, people, rural scenes, flowers, and a wide variety of other subjects now grace the 4″ x 4″ canvases displayed at the library, 307 S. Madison St., through March 29.

After being forced to close in 2023, Rosbrook Studio has purchased a new building and plans to reopen under its new name, Rosbrook Hall, promoting arts culture in the community.

The show will feature more than 100 talented exhibitors

Participants will learn to wet felt and create a mini purse to carry phones, credit cards, or other small items.

From glass collectibles to a celebration of women's history and art to concerts and theater, fun is in store in DuPage and Cook counties.

Brightening midwinter will be concerts spanning diverse styles, along with a Market Craft Fair and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra appearing in the western suburbs.

A documentary about the theater will premiere as part of an ongoing celebration of the venue's anniversary year. A major expansion project also is underway.

The Lockport-based Divine Design Paint Studio hosts painting parties online and in-person, both at venues in the community and for private parties of eight or more.

Eclectic entertainment and attractions spice the Valentine's Day weekend across the suburbs.

Lockport Township High School will host its second annual Student Short Film Festival on Friday night to showcase student work and determine which group will compete in a state level contest.

Students and community members are invited to audition for the CLC Dance Department’s 2025 Fear No Art Festival on Jan. 30.

Woodstock High School and Creekside Middle School orchestra director Lyndra Bastian has been honored by School Band and Orchestra magazine.

The collection of late artist Ed Dlugopolski's work will be shown and sold Jan. 10-12 at Water Street Studios' satellite location in Batavia. Dlugopolski was the head of the art department of Glenbard West High School for decades and a longtime Batavia resident.

The South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation will present its annual Holiday Spectacular at 7 p.m. Dec. 17, at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St, Lemont.

The concert at First Presbyterian Church in Joliet will featured "beloved Christmas carols fused with classical and Celtic folk music," according to the event flyer.

A reimagined DuPage County Fairgrounds could be home to a performing arts center featuring a large outdoor concert venue and buildings for music, dance and digital media programs.

Frank Harts was recently awarded “Best Narrative Short” for his film, “Be True to Your School,” at the Raindance Film Festival in New York. Harts graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1998, where he was later inducted into the school’s Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2022.

“Portraits” features works by local artists Matt Jagitsch, Ryan Jandrey and Heather Shore. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Woodlawn Arts Academy is located at 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling.

Montreal artist Genevieve Racette, Nashville-based artist Katie Pederson and Indiana-based performer Abbie Thomas – all spotlighting new album releases – will perform at 7 p. m. Nov. 7 at the University of St. Francis, Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet.

Hypnotist and mentalist Brian Imbus performs at SVCC at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The event is free and open to the public.

Joliet's The Rialto Square Theatre reopened Tuesday night to the delight of more than 1,200 people who came out for the performance by Vitamin String Quartet. The theater was closed for 4 months.

The $1.5 million restoration project will begin this month and be completed in March 2025.

The Will County Regional Office of Education announced guests for its upcoming Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Fair for grade school students at Joliet Junior College on Nov. 7.

Scenes also shot in Grand Detour during 20-day shooting schedule.

The show is a production of Callahan Promotions and offers patrons the opportunity to enjoy original affordable arts and crafts.

Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet resets Hall of Fame induction ceremony for March 30.

Charles Kested Best of Show ribbon goes to Carol Musial for her jewelry and glass art.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the gallery’s upcoming arts programs, classes, class instructors and operations.

Tom Turner of Morris is internationally known for his porcelain pottery, a collection of which is now a permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society.

Plano Library will host a variety of adult and children events this fall, including fall storytimes, a Care Package Drive and more.

The Playnfield Players will perform “A Christmas Carol” Dec 20, Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 Fort Beggs Drive Plainfield.

Customers who have purchased tickets for shows that have been rescheduled at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet will be honored on the new date. Here's latest on tickets and refunds.

The Rialto Square Theatre plans to reopen Oct. 22 after a prolonged closure connected to an asbestos removal project. “We’re as confident as we can be at this point,” said Rialto Executive Director Wade Welsh.

NIU: The aging infrastructure, including a wastewater treatment facility that has exceeded its functional lifespan, would require millions of dollars of investment to bring it to modern standards.

The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Dixon High School Auditorium. All the way from Uganda, East Africa, the Watoto Children’s Choir is performing songs from their brand-new album, Better Days – There is Hope.

Morrison’s downtown will be transformed Saturday into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town.

The Joliet Arts Commission has narrowed the list of finalists for its art sculpture contest for the future city square in downtown Joliet. The six finalists will present their proposals at the Joliet Arts Commission meeting on Wednesday. The finalists were chosen from 14 original submissions.

A bike ride fundraiser and a Fall Black Crow Festival are among several autumn events coming up in Kane County.

Dixon's neighbor to the north will once again host a celebration of the arts – and this year, there are 75 more reasons to celebrate.

The popular, grassroots event will be staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street.

The Morris Theatre Guild is holding auditions for children ages seven to 18 to perform Shrek, Jr., a musical.

The Illinois Office of Tourism’s Illinois Made program has put the spotlight on more than 250 innovative small enterprises during the past seven years. Here's a look at a few unique local breweries, wineries and more.

Fall offers its own full season of festivals and community celebrations throughout Will County. Check here for listing of special events coming up August through October.

The Woodstock Opera House invites the community to explore the venue’s renovation progress during the Dusty Boots Tour.

For young families, TLP in Mount Carroll is offering special movie nights including “Paw Patrol - The Mighty Movie” on Aug. 31, Halloweentown on Oct. 19, and The Polar Express on Dec. 21. Tickets for these family-friendly films are priced at $5 for youths and $10 for adults.

Nik & Ivy Brewing in Lockport brings back the Makers Market on Saturday, as part of the brewery’s fourth anniversary weekend celebrations. The event will celebrate local artisans and will be held rain or shine.