FOOD & DRINK
Mother’s Day brunches in northwest Illinois sure to make mom happy
Mother’s Day is just over a week away, but there’s still time to make your reservations to treat mom to a memorable brunch at one of northwest Illinois’ many fantastic restaurants. We’ve compiled a list of options to help you find the perfect spot to celebrate mom and shower her with love and appreciation.
Fleetwood Mac tribute show on Dixon Historic Theatre stage Friday
DIXON — Hello Sauk Valley and beyond! What an April this has been. The weather has almost had as much variety as The Dixon: Historic Theatre! See what I did there?. We had three great movies that included Casablanca, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and The Longest Yard with an introduction from one of the stunt men in the movie. (That was me.)
Woodlawn Arts Academy hosts auditions for Theatre in the Park
STERLING – Auditions are now open for this summer’s Theatre in the Park production of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical.”. Those ages 16 and older can register for auditions at bit.ly/WoodlawnLittleWomen. Video auditions will be accepted through the date of in-person auditions, which is Tuesday, May 21. Both male and female roles are available. Questions can be emailed to director Ellen Johnson at ejohnson2@sps5.org.
The Local Scene: Dutch Days, Rock River Madness in the Sauk Valley this weekend
Here is a list of five things to do in the Sauk Valley this weekend:. 1 Check out a festival: The 50th annual Dutch Days Festival will be centered in downtown Fulton on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, with a variety of events to celebrate the city’s Dutch heritage. This year’s theme is “The History of KLM: The Royal Dutch Airlines.” All-day events on Friday, May 3, include the Dutch treasures display at the Masonic Lodge; arts, crafts, food and concessions; de Immigrant windmill tours; the Early American Crafters at Heritage Canyon; and a tractor show. Saturday’s all-day events include the same, plus various activities at the Andresen Nature Center, located at North Fourth Street next to Heritage Canyon, and children’s rides and activities on 11th Avenue between First and Second streets. Street scrubbing will begin on Fourth Street at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The parade begins at 3 p.m. Saturday and will travel on Fourth Street from Ninth Avenue to 13th Avenue.
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