Now – February 26
"Class Act" Youth Drama Workshop
Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
A wonderful introduction to drama to expansion of theatre knowledge for grades 1-5 (9:00-10:15 am, $45), grades 6-12 (10:30 am-12:00, $50).
Now – June 12
Bucket Brigades to Tactical Units: Joliet’s Fire & Police Departments
Joliet Area Historical Museum
815.723.5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Discover how technology has improved on-the-job efficiency—from common situations to catastrophic emergencies—allowing Joliet’s Police and Fire Departments to better serve the public. View dozens of historic items, such as an authentic 1910 “Keystone Cops” police uniform, 1920s Tommy Gun, 1950s inhalator and a polygraph machine from the 1960s.
February through March 14
“Casey Sachen: The Scooter Riders”
Moser Performing Arts Center Gallery
University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet
815/740-3821
www.stfrancis.edu
This exhibition is a photo-document of various scooter clubs of North America. The images examine the clubs, fanaticism and culture of this often unfamiliar subculture.
February 11
"Jungle Book" by Alphabet Soup
Friday 10:30 am
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
630-932-1555
www.absproductions.com
Live-action fable teaches acceptance of others and of self. For reservations, contact Alphabet Soup. Great for schools, group discounts.
February 11-13 & 18-20
“12 Angry Jurors" by Joliet Drama Guild
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
877-JDG (534)-1933
www.jolietdramaguild.org
Young man's trial for murdering his father reveals jurors rawest emotions. Tickets $10 adults, $9 students/ seniors. Group discounts.
February 16
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”: a Symposium on Climate and Culture
San Damiano Hall, Motherhouse,
University of St. Francis, 603 Taylor St. Joliet
815/740-3451
www.stfrancis.edu
7PM Professors Salim Diab, Julie Victa, David Veenstra and Tim Weldon will discuss the role of climate in political, economic and cultural change.
February 17
Brown Bag Lecture Series
Room J-0006 on the Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
Soul Music – North vs. South presented by Geoff Rusch.
February 19
Parrots of the Caribbean - Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: All-Inclusive: AAA $50; AA, A, B, C $40
(Includes concert ticket, pre-show party, drinks throughout the evening, light appetizers and an evening of high excitement and high energy)
Pre-show party will begin two hours prior to the performance (5:00PM) Show Time 7:00PMDust off your flip-flops, grab your sunglasses, throw on your favorite beach wear and be swept away into an island mood as the #1 Jimmy Buffett tribute act in the country comes to the Rialto! Sponsored by Dos Equis beer this will be summer fun in the winter during this all inclusive night of tailgating, music and entertainment. The pre-show party will transform the inside of the Rialto into a true tailgate party complete with bean bag throwing, dj music, frozen drinks, tiki bar, and ice cold Dos Equis beer on hand. If you’re a Jimmy Buffett fan, you fully understand the phenomenon that is the “Parrothead.” While there are a few tribute bands that pay homeage to Jimmy Buffett, none do it better, and have more fun, than “Parrots of the Caribbean.”
February 20
Musica Viva: Faculty Recital
St. Joseph Church, 416 North Chicago St. in Joliet
815/280-2223
www.jjc.edu
Music selected from four centuries of literature for brass ensemble and pipe organ will be performed.
February 20
Chicago Children’s Choir
Moser Performing Arts Center – Sexton Auditorium
University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet
815/740-3520
www.stfrancis.edu
2PM. The world-renowned Concert Choir is the pinnacle of the Chicago Children’s Choir experience, demonstrating the choir’s commitment to diversity, ambassadorship and artistic excellence.
February 22
India Fest 2010-2011
Main Campus Bridge
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
India will be explored in depth through Holi Festival (festival of color), folk dancing and an Indian marketplace that will include, henna body painting, jewelry, saris and more.
February 23
FAFSA/Scholarship Workshops
Room 207 at City Center Campus
Joliet Junior College, 214 North Ottawa Street in Joliet
815/727-6544
www.jjc.edu
Free FAFSA and scholarship workshop.
February 25
Student Talent Showcase
JJC Main Campus Cafeteria
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
JJC students will showcase their talents from dancing, singing, comedy and more.
February 25
Wine and Food Pairing
JJC City Center Campus, 214 North Ottawa St. in Joliet
815/727-6544
www.jjc.edu
Wine and food pairing prepared by JJC’s awarding winning culinary arts students.
February 26 & 27
Menopause The Musical® - Celebrating 10 years of "The Change"!
Saturday, February 26 at 8pm
Sunday, February 27 at 2pm
Tickets: $52.50; $47; $32.50
Special Offer: $10 Discount*!
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody is set to classic tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 10 years! **Must mention code PP10. Offer expires January 2, 2011. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or with any other offer. Subject to availability.**
February 27
We Go to the Moon (children 4 to 6-years-old)
Trackman Planetarium in the F-building on the Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 280-6682
www.jjc.edu
This show depicts what it would be like to go to the moon, and what they would need for the trip.
February 28 – March 25
“Slices of Life” exhibition by artist Len Davis
Laura A. Sprague Gallery on the second floor of J-Building on the Main Campus, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet.
Phone number: JJC Fine Arts Department (815) 280-2223
www.jjc.edu
The exhibit features a collection of mixed media collages with emphasis on life—people and their creations, capabilities and issues.
