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.