March 1
The Seasonal Sky: Skies of Spring
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 is continually updated to reveal what is in the sky during the current month, including the visible planets, stars, constellations and comets.
March 2
Wellness Presentation: Men and Depression Program
Room J-0006 & J-0007 on the Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
JJC Counselor Eric Dutt will be presenting on the topic of “Men and Depression.”
March 3
Brown Bag Lecture Series
Room J-0006 on Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
“Gender and the Media” presented by Dr. Roya Falahi-Kharaghani.
March 3-5
“You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”
Moser Performing Arts Center – Turk Theater
University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet
815/740-3520
www.stfrancis.edu
7:30PM Spring musical performed by students and friends of the university.
March 3-6
Little Shop of Horrors Theatre Production
Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus,
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 280-2223
www.jjc.edu
The play is a rock musical performed by JJC students which centers around a hapless florist who raises a plant that feeds on human blood.
March 3, 4 & 5
"Bye, Bye, Birdie" by Joliet Catholic High School Academy
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
815/741-0500
www.jca-online.com
Students star in the live musical hit from Broadway. Tickets at the door and through the high school: $9 adults,
$7 students/ seniors/ children.
March 4
Little Shop of Horrors Dinner Theatre
Main Campus Cafeteria and Fine Arts Theatre
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 280-2223
www.jjc.edu
Enjoy dinner and a show sponsored by the JJC Fine Arts Department, JJC Players/DPO club and the Epicurean Club.
March 5
Discover JJC
JJC Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
Learn about JJC’s100 plus academic programs, meet with faculty and staff and learn more about all that JJC offers.
March 5 & 6
"Happy Days" Auditions & Callbacks
Auditions Saturday 2:00 pm, Callbacks Sunday 6:30 pm
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! A new family-friendly musical based on TV series. Searching for Fonz and the ol' gang.
March 6
Alice’s Wonderland Adventure
Joliet Area Historical Museum
815.723.5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Follow the White Rabbit and don’t be late for this annual Spring Luncheon from 1-5PM. Meet a cast of characters who will mingle and perform. Enjoy lunch, raffles, Wonderland Collectables, games, crafts and more! $35 Adults, $20 Children (Ages 3-14) Proceeds Benefit the JAHM Education Department.
March 7
Wizard of Oz
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: AA, A $55; B $45; C $25
8:00PM There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twits its way across the country! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, The Wizard Of Oz will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.
March 9
2011 FAFSA/Scholarship Workshops
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
Free FAFSA and scholarship workshop
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March 9
Hypnotist, Fred Winters
JJC Main Campus Bridge,
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
Prepare for laughter and entertainment as Winters hypnotizes students.
March 10
The Seasonal Sky: Skies of Spring (Young)
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 is continually updated to reveal what is in the sky during the current month, including the visible planets, stars, constellations and comets.
March 10
JJC Guitar and Percussion Ensembles Concert
JJC Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 280-2223
www.jjc.edu
The recital is free of charge and open to the public.
March 11
Pink Floyd Experience
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: AAA $55; AA $50; A $42.50; B $35; C $30
8:00PM Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Their record-breaking status is legendary. Now, get ready for THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE! Complete with 200,000 watts of light…full quadraphonic sound and six brilliant musicians singing all of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits including “Wish You Were Here,” “Time,” “Another Brick in the Wall” and much more…live! Audiences are raving about this epic concert.
March 12
Invention Dimension
Free Admission Day
Joliet Area Historical Museum
815.723.5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
10AM – 5PM When you run the dishwasher or grab a shopping bag, do you ever wonder who imagined those gizmos? Learn about several inventors and the contraptions that they dreamed up to make our lives easier. The Museum’s Resource and Discovery Room will be full of free crafts and activities for all ages, sponsored by Midwest Generation. Come invent a gadget!
March 12
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: AAA $55; AA $40; A $35; B, C $25
8:00PM British stage and screen star Peter Noone headlines Herman’s Hermits in concert, singing the 60’s pop band’s roster of hits including I’m Into Something Good, Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, I’m Henry VIII (I Am), Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat, Just A Little Bit Better, Wonderful World and There’s A Kind of Hush. Herman’s Hermits have sold over 60 million recordings and charted 14 singles and seven albums that went solid gold.
March 12
15th Annual Pow Wow
Main Campus Cafeteria
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
Daylong activities include Native American dancing and music along with a variety of vendors exhibiting and selling crafts. Native American food will also be available from noon to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
March 13
Musica Viva: Faculty Recital
Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus,
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815// 280-2223
www.jjc.edu
Chamber music for saxophone and voice - Dr. Thomas Liley, Saxophone and Dr. Tracey Ford, Voice.
March 15
Our Solar System
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 is about the sun, planets, plutoids, dwarf planets and other rocky and frozen objects that orbit our sun.
March 16 through 19
88.7 FM WCSF celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
815/740-3697
www.stfrancis.edu
Enjoy 72 hours of continuous Irish & Celtic music. Beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 through 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Tune into 88.7 FM or listen live at www.stfrancis.edu (click on USF Radio)
March 17
The Color Purple
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: AA, A $55; B $45; C $25
8:00PM The COLOR PURPLE is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Speilberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous Grammy nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a community of joy.
March 17, 18, 19 & 20
"Wizard of Oz" by Providence High School
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm, 2:00 pm Sunday
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
815/485-2136
www.providencecatholic.org
Students star in the beloved tale. Tickets available through school: $8 adults, $5 students/ seniors/children. Special Sunday Tea Party package.
March 19 –April 25
“Visual Arts Honors and Awards Exhibition”
Moser Performing Arts Center Gallery
University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet
815/740-3821
www.stfrancis.edu
Exhibition of student art in all media forms.
March 23
JJC Student Recital
Fine Arts Theatre on the Main Campus
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 280-2223
www.jjc.edu
JJC students perform a free concert.
March 23
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
"The AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers) Floral Experience" presented by Donna Theimer.
March 24
The Music of ABBA
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: AAA $65; AA, A $45; B $38; C $28
7:30PM The Swedish pop group ABBA is a worldwide sensation which continues to lure millions of young and old fans to their infectious feel-good songs through films (Muriel’s Wedding, Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) and the Broadway musical and recent film hit Mamma Mia!
The Music of ABBA as performed by Arrival from Sweden is the world’s foremost ABBA tribute show. This 12-piece band will take you back to the ‘70s as they re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. Authentic costumes, captivating dance numbers, impeccable harmonies all come together to create the ABBA experience, live on stage.
March 25
Relay for Life
Lewis University Field House
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu.
Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. To register a team, visit www.relayforlifenorthwillcollege.com.
March 25
The World Will Not End on December 21, 2011
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 explores theories about the world’s demise that include the planets aligning, the Mayan calendar ending, the sun crossing between the black hole in the galaxy’s center and earth, the magnetic poles changing and Nostradamus’ writings.
March 25 and 26
ELL Conference
Moser Performing Arts Center – Sexton Auditorium
University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet
815/ 740-3852
www.stfrancis.edu
USF’s annual English Language and Literature Conference is a national undergraduate conference covering literature, language, writing, and film.
March 26
Buddy Guy with special Guest The Jimmie Vaughan Tilt-A-Whirl Band Featuring Lou Ann Barton
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
815/726-6066
www.rialtosquare.com
Tickets: AAA $85; AA $65; A $47.50; B $42.50; C $37.50
8:00PM Blues fans will flip at this night of sizzling hot live blues from the legendary Buddy Guy with special guest, legendary guitarist and blues/ rock artist Jimmie Vaughan. Buddy Guy has received five Grammy Awards, he’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a chief guitar influence to rock titans like Hendrix and Clapton, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues. Jimmie Vaughan is far more than just one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. As Guitar Player Magazine notes, “He is a virtual deity–a living legend.” After all, Vaughan provides a vital link between contemporary music and its proud heritage, as well as being a longtime avatar of retro cool. With jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and blues rock overtones, this night has something for every blues and guitar fan.
March 26
Civil War Fashion with Mrs. Lincoln
Joliet Area Historical Museum
815.724.5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
1 -3PM. Have you ever wondered why Mrs. Lincoln’s dress stuck out so far or why her waist was so tiny? Join us for this Women’s History Month program on Civil War Fashion. In this interactive program, Mrs. Lincoln will help us to understand the role of women during the Civil War, and explain why women wore what they wore. We’ll make a beautiful fan much like the ones that Mrs. Lincoln and the women of her time would have carried, enjoy a snack of tea and cookies, and maybe even learn a popular dance of the era! If you are a scout leader, this is a great program to jump start your fashion badge work (Brownies: Through the Years and Juniors: Art to Wear). Cost: $8 per person, advance registration and payment is required by Friday, March 18. To reserve, phone 815.723.5201, ext. 235. (Photo courtesy of richemporium.com)
March 27
Classical Guitarist Anthony Salazar
Moser Performing Arts Center – Sexton Auditorium
University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox St. Joliet
815/ 740-3520
www.stfrancis.edu
2PM. Anthony Salazar, classical guitar faculty member at USF, will perform
March 27
Renaissance Center and Carson Pirie Scott Bridal Expo
Westfield Louis Joliet Mall
815/ 280-1404
www.jjc.edu
The Renaissance Center is teaming with Carson Pirie Scott at West Field Mall in Joliet, IL its 2nd annual Bridal Expo.
March 28
Book Fair
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 729-9020
www.jjc.edu
Books and other items are available for purchase.
March 29
The Fermi Paradox
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 explores the question proposed by physicist Enrico Fermi, “Why aren’t there aliens visiting earth?”
March 30
India Fest 2010-2011
Main Campus Bridge
Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet
815/ 280-2270
www.jjc.edu
India will be explored in depth through Holi Festival (festival of color), folk dancing and an Indian marketplace which will include, henna body painting, jewelry, saris and much more.
