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Spring Events
Step into Spring with the following Events
Take the Kids or take yourself for a close to home getaway.
March offers the first glimpse of spring and gets are hearts ready for that sunshine weather with the following events.
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March 22-24
A Grand Night for Singing
University of St. Francis
MPAC Studio Theater
500 Wilcox, Joliet
7:30 PM
The Rodgers and Hammerstein
musical revue explores the broad
spectrum of romantic relationships
via songs from musicals.
Adults, $8/Students, Alumni and
Seniors, $5 815/740-3365.
March 24
Third Annual Collectors’ Showcase and Appraisal Fair
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet
Join us for our Collectors’
Showcase and Appraisal Fair.
Collectors will exhibit their collections
throughout the Museum
between 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Verbal appraisals will take place
between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
For additional information about
the showcase, please visit the
Museum’s website, www.jolietmuseum.org, after February 15,
or phone Kim Shehorn-Martin
at 815/723-5201 ext. 235.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Boating
Safety Class
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 N. 27th Road, Ottawa
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
This minimum eight-hour
course includes instruction in
equipment requirements, navigation
rules, legal requirements,
accident situations and how to
handle them, the weather, trailering,
visual distress signals, personal
watercraft and specialty
topics, and the final exam. Free.
815/667-4054.
Drew Carey & Improv All Stars
Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago St., Joliet
6:30 PM & 9:30 PM
Drew Carey will delight you
with his comedic antics and
hilarious improve. Joining Drew
will be Kathy Kinney, known for
her portrayal of Mimi Bobeck on
the Drew Carey Show, Greg
Proops, Chip Esten, Sean
Masterson, Jonathan Mangum
and Jeff B. Davis. Tickets
$57.50 - $27.50. For mature
audiences. 815/726-6600.
Movies at the Mansion: The Quiet Man (1952)
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh, LaSalle
7:00 PM
A disgraced American boxer
retires to Ireland where he finds
love. Get cozy with your popcorn
and enjoy an evening
of commercial-free classic films
while sharing those treasured
movie moments with new
friends. Popcorn is provided
and beverages can be purchased.
Admission is free; donations
are gratefully accepted.
815/224-6543.
Festivale
St. Paul the Apostle
130 N. Woodlawn Ave., Joliet
5:30 PM – Midnight
Live entertainment, casino
night, silent auction and a buffet
dinner. 815/741-8186.
March 25
Faculty Recital with Thomas Liley on sax,
Cameron Hofmann, piano
Joliet Junior College
Fine Arts Theatre
Joliet Junior College,
1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet
3:00 PM
815/280-2223.
19th Annual Toy and Antique Tractor Show
Seneca High School
307 E Scott St., Seneca
Doors open at 9:00 AM,
Pedal pull at Noon,
Auction at 2:00 PM
Food all day.
$2.00 fee and kids under
10 free. 815/357-5024 or
www.senecahs.org.
A Grand Night for Singing
University of St. Francis
MPAC Studio Theater
500 Wilcox, Joliet
2:00 PM
The Rodgers and Hammerstein
musical revue explores the broad
spectrum of romantic relationships
via songs from musicals.
Adults, $8/Students, Alumni and
Seniors, $5 815/740-3365.
Dinner Theatre at the Lodge
Starved Rock Lodge
Rt 178 & Rt 171, Utica
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Starved Rock Lodge will swing
to the sounds of Sinatra with “Fly Me To The Moon- The
Ultimate Sinatra Celebration
Show.” The show features over
2-dozen classics made famous by
Frank Sinatra. This four person
revue, will feature such songs as
“Come Fly With Me,” “My
Funny Valentine,” My Way,”“New York, New York,” and
many more. The show also
features commentary on Sinatra’s
career, his views, and insights
to his personal life. Presented
as a dinner theatre, guests will
dine in the Lodge’s dining room,
then move to the intimate
LaSalle room for the show.
$30.00 per person.
www.starvedrocklodge.com or
call 800/868-7625 ext. 386.
March 26 – 30
Spring Break Drop-In Crafts
Joliet Public Library (Main),
Joliet
Noon – 4:00 PM
See how many different crafts
you can make with NOODLES!
No registration required.
For grades Pre-K and up!
815/740-2663 or
www.joliet.lib.il.us.
March 27
Grundy County
Historical Program
First United Methodist Church,
Fellowship Hall
118 W. Jackson, Morris
7:00 PM
Alice Sokolinski will talk about
history of quilt making and
preservation. She will also have
some of her own quilts for viewing.
All members and guests are
welcome, refreshments served.
Style Show with Dinner-Breast Cancer Foundation
Starved Rock Lodge
Rt 78 & Rt 171, Utica
Join us in the Great Hall at
Starved Rock Lodge for this
event. Clothing and accessories
will be presented by Cattails and
the Starved Rock Lodge Gift
Shops. Come see what is new
for the 2007 season. Enjoy wine
tasting, dinner and style show.
Portion of the ticket price will go
to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
For more information call
1-800/868-7625 ext. 386.
Utica Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser
New Fire Station
2945 N. Rt 178, Utica
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Support the Utica Fire Dept. and
have a great meal to boot. $6.
815/667-4113.
March 31
Breakfast with the Bunny
Barber & Obertwortmann
Horticultural Center
227 N. Gougar Rd., Joliet
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Enjoy a kid friendly breakfast,
crafts and games and visit with
the “Big Bunny” in charge of all
the fun. Reservations are
required. $9 per person/2 and
under free. 815/741-PARK.
Chicago Portage Work Day
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
49th & Harlem Ave.
Why not join us for a walk on
this historic ground and then
help us to restore its past beauty?
Restoration activities include
brush removal and garbage pick
up.Groups are welcome.
Nowell Easter Egg Hunt
Hartman Center, Nowell Park
511 N. Collins St., Joliet
9:00 AM, Under 5; 6-8 yrs.,
10:00 AM; 9-11 yrs., 11:00 AM
Grab your Easter baskets and
head out to Nowell Park for the
Great Egg Hunt. The park will
be split up by ages for the kids to
participate.
Great Egg Hunt
Joliet Memorial Stadium
3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
Gates open at 9:00 AM
Hunt begins promptly
at 9:15 AM
Hunt for eggs with the guest of
honor…the Easter Bunny! After
the hunt, join us in the stadium
for games. Pictures with the
Bunny are available.
Toddlers – 8 yrs.
Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding
Championships
Ottawa Township High School
211 E. Main St., Ottawa
Preliminaries, 11:00 AM;
Finals, 7:00 PM
This is the largest amateur bodybuilding
contest of its type in the
country. Making a guest appearance
will be the No. 1 professional
bodybuilder in the world,
Jay Cutler “Mr. Olympia.” $15, preliminaries; $30, finals.
815/434-3539.
Batty Breakfast
Pilcher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Dr., Joliet
8:00 – Noon
Imagine meeting a Malayan
Flying Fox, the largest bat in the
world with a 6-ft. wingspan, it is
humongous! Malayans are sweet
and beautiful and love to be
shown off in public. They will
also bring the endangered golden
bat as well as many more species.
Fee includes a pancake breakfast
$9 per person.
Easter Bunny Express
Starved Rock Lodge
Rt 78 & Rt 171, Utica
Noon. Join us for a fun-filled
family adventure! Includes a
photo with the Easter Bunny,
trolley transportation, an Easter
egg hunt and games. $28 per
person. Space is limited
800/868-7625, ext. 386.
March 31 – April 1
Easter Bunny at the Greenhouse
Bird Haven Greenhouse
225 N. Gougar Rd., Joliet
Noon – 3:00 PM
Bring your cameras! Free admission.
815/741-7278, ext 106.
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