The Joliet American Legion Band will bring the sounds of the season to life on the Rialto Square Theatre stage. Enriched in tradition, military sharpness, and musical integrity, these musicians are delighted to bring you an unforgettable performance with their tremendously rousing musical spirit. A ticket is

Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those scrap fabrics? We are partnering with Quilting in the Valley on a one-day English Paper Piecing Workshop here in the Family Room of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. What is English Paper Piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP)

How will you choose to make discoveries in the preserve? By listening, feeling or using another one of your senses? Choose a search card or two inside the nature center before heading out to explore. After your successful search is complete, return to the nature center for

This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001, he has searched out and documented

Experience Christmas past with a guided tour through a house lit only by candles and fireplaces while hearing stories from Ted Weber and Bill Phelan about past ways of life and Christmas traditions.

Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family for a night of spreading cheer by singing loudly for all to hear around this winter campfire. We will sing holiday songs,

Fiber Artist- Jacqueline JoAnni will be showing you how fun and interesting needle felting is. Needle felting is the process of taking raw fibers with a special barbed needle to sculpt into any desired form. Flat or 3 dimensional. In this class we will be making needle

Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. All seating will be General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase. Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has

Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together! Although the temperature has dropped, we can still find lots of outdoor activities. We'll learn about snowflakes and snow and spend time outdoors making our own wintery adventures. Be prepared

Princeton Public Library will host its 3rd Annual “Winter Extravaganza,” a drop-in evening of family-friendly activities, crafts, holiday music, and treats. Storytelling - Snowball Pong - Spin the Dreidel - Penguin Walk - Holiday Music & Treats - Snowflake Necklaces - Salt Dough Ornaments - Polar Bear Masks - Pine Cone Wishes -

For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. “We were a Soul band called The Motowns,” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in

David Robbins has been thrilling audiences all over the country with his 90-minute show of Johnny Mathis' greatest hits. As soon as he hits the stage, his uncanny likeness to Mathis will leave you spellbound. He sings Johnny Mathis' iconic songbook, including songs from his holiday albums

Candlelight Tour of the Weber House Experience Christmas past with a guided tour through a house lit only by candles and fireplaces while hearing stories from Ted Weber and Bill Phelan about past ways of life and Christmas traditions.  

The City of Marseilles and Marseilles Elementary School have partnered to bring you a bus trip to see the lights at Rotary Park in LaSalle. The bus will leave City Hall at 6 PM on December 12th. RSVP here and we look forward to enjoying this evening

Dive into the vibrant world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class will guide you through the basics and beyond of monoprinting using Gelli plates. You'll learn how to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of

'Tis the season to be jolly! For our December Think & Drink, join us for a merry evening of winter cheer and frosty beers! Host Michael Pezan, a professionally certified brewer and Master Beer Judge, will guide us through the rich history and flavors of winter brews.

An annual holiday tradition returns to Rialto Square Theatre– join WJOL for an evening you won't forget, as local radio talents perform the Christmas classic, It's A Wonderful Life live from the Rialto Stage, as it broadcasts on WJOL simultaneously. This is always a highlight of the

Not Petty returns to the Tasting Room for their second evening at our distillery. Not Petty is America's favorite Tom Petty Tribute Duo! Their simplified approach showcases the words & melodies at the heart of Petty's songwriting. Their passion & energy revives the rock & roll spirit

The December 13th exhibition features the work of Spring Valley artist Bill Swisher, Streator artist Gayle Akerman, and Princeton artist Earlene Campbell. ​Princeton-area artist Earlene Campbell will join Spring Valley artist Bill Swisher and Streator artist Gayle Akerman at the 2024 December art exhibition in the NCI ARTworks

Take a step back in time and experience a Victorian Christmas at the Reddick Mansion. Located at 100 W. Lafayette Street in Ottawa, Illinois. Come any time between 6pm and 8pm and see the Jewel of Ottawa at her finest. Costumed docents will be scattered throughout the

Join us for a fun night of knot-tying! You'll be provided everything you need to make and leave with a wonderful macramé tree wall hanging. Macramé is a form of textile-making using knotting, as opposed to knitting or weaving. Whether it's used for wall hangings or planters,

Take a step back in time and experience a Victorian Christmas at the Reddick Mansion. Located at 100 W. Lafayette Street in Ottawa, Illinois. Come any time between 6pm and 8pm and see the Jewel of Ottawa at her finest. Costumed docents will be scattered throughout the

Join us for a guided night hike led by The Forge: Lemont Quarries' naturalist as we set out in search of owls. The ideal time for owl observation is from November to February, coinciding with their breeding season. During our hike, we will discuss various owl species

Cheers to holiday spirits and a night to remember! Put on your favorite holiday pajamas and join Ebenezer Scrooge on a spirited pub crawl through Lemont! Christmas Past: Nostalgic holiday-themed drinks and games. Christmas Present: Merriment and surprises at every stop. Christmas Future: Hilarious fortunes delivered by