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Highland Community College’s 47th season of Summerset Theatre will present “Working: A Musical” from the book by Studs Terkel, adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso with performances on Aug. 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m., and at 3 p.m. on Aug. 14 on the Fine Arts Theatre stage located in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City, Rd., Freeport, Ill. The musical features contributions by Gordon Greenberg, songs by Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, James Taylor, with...
The Highland Community College Music Department will present a concert featuring the Highland Chamber Singers at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at Grace Episcopal Church, 10 S. Cherry St, Freeport, Ill. The Chamber Singers is an open enrollment ensemble of community members and students, who will perform a concert called “Folksongs from Around the World.” “To know the music of a culture is to know its people, what they love, what they fear, why they cry, and what they hope,” said Randy Haldeman, Choral Director. “The Chamber Singers have been imme...
Bring your entire family to JDCF's annual frog walk along the Galena River Trail on Friday, April 15 beginning at 6:00 PM. Our special guest will be amphibian expert Tony Vorwald from Jackson County (IA) Conservation who will lead us in a frog call survey. He will also be bringing some critters from the Hurstville Interpretive Center including turtles and snakes. The walk will start on the east side of the Meeker Street footbridge in downtown Galena. Cost is $10/person or $25/family for...
It had been three years since the Stockton gym could present a theatrical performance, and the fans were obviously hungry for one as the gym was packed to capacity for their production of Footloose last weekend. People wanted to be treated, and the Stockton kids came through with flying colors. Let's begin with the problems, because there were a lot of them – but that would be expected when trying to rekindle what hadn't been done for three years. The technicals were ... well ... in a word ...
The March winners are announced in the Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser). The Daily Drawing is a drawing for 365 daily cash prizes from October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022, to those donating for a ticket. Over $21,000 is paid out to ticket holders during the drawing year. Cash prizes vary between $50 and $250. A ticket may win multiple times as each ticket remains in the drawing each day for the entire year, no matter how often it may be drawn. Sponsoring organizations from Jo Daviess, Carroll & Stephenson County include: C...
When I’m an old man, I’m going to leave snacks in little bags on the floor all over the house in case I fall down. According to the Kraft Mac & Cheese box, I’m a family of four. I look really good with a pizza box. I’m going to petition the government to declare cold pizza a legitimate breakfast. Bread puns happen when you yeast expect them. I don’t talk to ice cream, but could be convinced with ice cream. Ask not what you can do for your country … ask what’s for lunch. Sometimes, it’s better to be alone. Especially when you have chocolate. DIE...
I better take my car into the shop. The funny noise it used to be making has turned into very clear whining and whimpering. Thank you for the repairs, hopefully it won’t take me as long to pay the bill as it took you to wait on the parts you needed. That’s funny, my “check wallet” light comes on every time a mechanic gets near my car. “Yep, your car is broke,” the mechanic said. “I could fix it, but then you’d be broke.” “You say your car is making a grinding sound? Hmm. Maybe it needs a new paint job.” My insurance company wants me to get thre...
Pick up a good book and help a good cause by attending the annual VOICES of Stephenson County Book Nook Spring Half Price Sale. The sale will run from April 7-16 with proceeds benefiting services offered through VOICES of Stephenson County. “The Spring Half Price Sale is one of our three major sales of the year and, and we are so pleased to support the important work of VOICES,” said Diane Leverton, VOICES Book Nook manager. “The sale features gently used hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, records, puzzles and books on CDs. Plus, some rare an...
Back Country Roads, a northern Illinois Top 40/classic country band, is performing a stage show in the ballroom of the Masonic Event Center on Saturday, April 9. In addition to being a fun-filled night of great music and entertainment, the event also serves as a fundraiser for downtown Freeport beautification efforts for the season. The event is hosted by the Greater Freeport Partnership along with the generous support from local sponsors. Back Country Roads is heralded to be one of the best cover bands in the area opening shows for Country...
Ok, let me start off by saying I hate horror movies. Give me a monster I can see and is difficult to kill, no problem. But the scary slasher movies or something that comes out and tries to make you jump out of your skin ... no thank you. So, while I will be the first one to put on record that Orangeville's production over the weekend of the Haunting of Hill House, had some really strong performances in it ... as a former theater teacher/director, I'm not sure I would ever pick a psychological th...
After struggling to keep the stage alive via video and behind masks, Lena-Winslow was finally able to bring back a legitimate show with their production of Beauty And The Beast last weekend. The production allowed a lot of veterans the chance to shine, but also introduced several new faces as the casting was incredibly good. Let's start with the leads – Michael Decker pulled off a major acting job as the scary beast, the vocal range was a bit too low for him, but he was still solid. And Ava F...
I’m going to start Spring Cleaning my house today. And by “cleaning” I mean drinking wine and spraying everything with Febreze. Spring cleaning at my house consists of simply opening the windows. I know, I know, Spring Cleaning never killed anyone … but why take a chance? I’m not really into spring cleaning. Come to think of it, I’m not into summer, fall or winter cleaning either. I don’t call it Spring Cleaning. I call it, “Returning my house to beauty base zero.” If you get into the mood to do Spring cleaning, go see your doctor. The odds...
Join Grant McCarty, University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, for Totally Tomatoes, Perfect Peppers on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth Community Building, HWY 20 W. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $5 fee to attend this program and pre-registration is required as seating is limited. To register or for more information please call the Jo Daviess County Extension Office at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw. With the...
This spring, cultivate wellness in your youth and empower them to move more and gain important life skills in the kitchen. University of Illinois Extension & 4-H is offering a fun opportunity to build confidence and healthy habits with the April I MADE That cooking kit. The kits will encourage youth to develop healthy habits, foster relationships, and learn to navigate the kitchen. This month youth will learn how to make a variety of quick breads, including drop biscuits, loaf bread, cornbread,...
If our cats could talk ... I “meowed” until my human woke up. I didn’t need anything, I just felt like being annoying. Yes, I know I got hair all over the couch. It’s called “Fur”niture isn’t it? Wow, this is a full-bodied Bordeaux with plum, mulberry, and dark cherry notes. It should make a cool stain on the carpet. And this photo is when I jumped up on the dresser and barfed on his wallet. You’ll crash on the couch, you’ll nap on the stairs. You’ll conk out on cabinets, carpets, and chairs. You’ll snooze near your human, all over the p...
It’s called “fast food” because you’re supposed to eat it really, really, fast. Otherwise, you might actually taste it. If the price of food gets any higher, I’m going to start setting out animal traps in my backyard. Our Heart-Smart Pizza is made with sausage, pepperoni, bacon, rich sauce and four kinds of cheese – all piled high on two defibrillator paddles. Where do pickles go to fight … in an Onion ring. The girl is so stupid, she thinks Taco Bell is a Mexican Phone Company. Did you hear about the hamburger that couldn’t stop making jok...
With collaboration between the Highland Concert Band and the Highland Orchestra, the Chamber Music Recital will be held on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The concert will feature chamber music in the form of percussion ensembles, string quartets, with the flute, clarinet, woodwind, and brass choirs. The repertoire will include music of the masters. "The Highland College Instrumental Recital is a pleasant blend of small groups and choirs,” said Scott S...
I really don’t like political jokes … I’ve seen too many of them get elected. Biden’s tax plan is really simple. If a wheel falls off the canoe, then your dog house will be filled with pancakes. My girlfriend told me she would leave me if I didn’t support Trump … I said, “OK, Biden” Donald Trump dodged the draft six times, paid zero in taxes for at least 18 years, was given free media 24/7 for over a year, and STILL thinks the system is rigged against him. Sometimes I look at Joe Biden and think … the wheels is spinning, but the hamster is de...
The Corner Tap and Stockton FFA Chapter will be hosting a meat raffle on Sunday, February 27th starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending around 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Corner Tap in Stockton. All proceeds will go toward the new greenhouse that the Stockton FFA Chapter is building. This greenhouse will provide Stockton students with more hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture for many years to come. If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Corner Tap (815-947-2067) or Stockton FFA Advisor Hannah Brudi...
After making her initial visit to Lena on January 1st, the Queen of Hearts made another visit to the Iron Horse Tap in Lena on February 6th. Darryl Canon's name was drawn and he chose card number 8 where the Queen was found hiding. With a total pot of $7,905, by being present, Darryl won 70% of the pot or $5,534 with Federal and state taxes still to be withdrawn. Darryl Canon donated $1200.00 back to the Queen of Hearts raffle, so a new raffle with an initial pot of $2000.00 will start with...
The Greater Freeport Partnership will host the third annual Arctic Ale and Art Walk on Saturday, March 5 from noon to 4 pm. This is a free event for all ages to enjoy an afternoon and see the amenities and talent downtown has to offer. Make sure to stop at all participating businesses to check out a local artist and taste a favorite ale. Grab a festival cup at any of the participating locations and begin tasting as you peruse the shopping options. Participating locations and other event...
My hobbies include: Pinning pictures of home décor I can’t afford, recipes I won’t cook, and crafts I won’t make. Also, I really enjoy loading up my online shopping cart and not buying any of it. I’m painting a big blue rectangle in my backyard. Now, people who see my house on Google Earth think I have a pool. The problem with political jokes is that they get elected. I’ve decided to add “extensive experience with stupid people,” to my resume. That has got to be a marketable skill. My kids are making it very difficult to be the parent I alway...
The Stephenson County Association for Home and Community Education will be sponsoring the program, Backyard Birds of Illinois, on Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport. Bird enthusiast, Rich Hofmaster, will give information and show pictures of the many species of birds you might see in your own backyard. This is a free event and open to the public. No reservations required. The current Covid 19 guidelines will be followed the day of the...
Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces auditions on February 12 and February 13 for children who would like to play orphans in Annie, and local adults and non-Equity actors for their upcoming season. TLP is seeking children ages 6 -16 who can sing and move well to play the roles of orphans in the Musical Annie. All types are encouraged to audition. The adult ensemble plays a number of roles. Ensemble and orphans must be available for most rehearsals and ALL performances. Prepare a song...
I’ve been saving for my retirement. I only have $900 so far, but I do have 250,000 little packets of sugar, ketchup and crackers. I plan to retire on Friday and I haven’t saved a dime … here’s the chance for my investment planer to become a legend. In financial news today, stock holders sought safety in treasuries, treasury holders opted for high-yield bonds, and bond holders fled to growth stocks. Money can’t buy happiness. You also need high-yield stocks, prime real estate, and a solid credit rating. My investment club has been meeting f...
