Get Artsy In McHenry County
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| Focus 2010 will begin at 7 p.m. July 24 at Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake. (Photo provided) |
July 9 – A Mid-Summer Night’s Swing with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 8 p.m. at Raue Center, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake
They have appeared in the Super Bowl half-time show, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno and “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien. Now you can see them in Crystal Lake! For more information, call 815-356-9212 or go to www.rauecenter.org.
July 17 – Bonnie Koloc, 8 p.m. at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St. in Woodstock
In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Woodstock Folk Festival, the Opera House is pleased to present Chicago folk legend Bonnie Koloc. The enduring and versatile voice of Bonnie Koloc has been heard in Chicago since 1968.
Her folk-oriented style, merged with jazz and blues, adds another dimension to her multifaceted accomplishments. Don’t’ miss this outstanding singer for an unforgettable evening of classic blues, jazz and beautiful ballads. For more information, call 815-338-4212 or go to www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
July 17, 21, 24 and 25 – Shakespeare in the park Festival at Veteran’s Memorial Park in McHenry
Riverview Theatre Company’s Shakespeare in the Park Festival and Play is in its third year. They present a daylong festival of Shakespeare skits and scenes (mixed in with songs, dances, demonstrations of stage combat, even a “mini-Globe Theatre” puppet stage!) and then end with a full-length play that evening. The Festival is one day, however the main-stage play has a run of about four nights. The play “The Complete Works…” will open the evening of July 17, 21, and 24 at 7 p.m. and July 25 at 3 p.m. For more information, call 815-354-7796 or go to http://www.riverviewtheatre.org.
July 24 – Focus 2010, 7 p.m. at Raue Center, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake
Brought to you by Burnhill Union Records, finalists will perform/present before the judging panel, and the winners will be announced in all categories: fashion design, visual arts, performing arts and vocal ensemble. Additional funding is provided by Centegra Health System, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, Exemplar Financial Network, Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers, Northwest Herald, Donna L. Vestal Fund, Aesthetics and the McGowan Gin Rosica Family Foundation. Participating businesses and nonprofit organizations include Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning, Sage Products, Hope Productions, Home State Bank, Robin F. Pendergrast Photography, Eisenmann, Girls on the Run, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Faith in Action, CASA of McHenry County, Salvation Army and Berkshire Ballet Theatre. For more information, call 815-356-9212 or go to www.rauecenter.org.
The finalists for the Performing Arts Showcase are:
Elementary
Jayden and Carsen Forte
Daniel Souvigny
Esha Gourikrishna
Junior High
Lena Burke and Ryan Lammers
Rachel Cottrell
Kushal Gourikrishna
High School
Maroon Man Group
Lane Parsons
Benjamin Valle
The finalists for the Fashion Design Showcase are:
Senior Division
Johnny Laman
Haley Beyer
Audrey Pangallo
Shelby Difiore
Nikki Schweber
Amy Sticha
Hillary Ruhlin
Sarah Magnuson
Anna Goldberg
Alyssa Phillips
Sara Hinkle
Ashley Margaret Bolda
Junior Division
Emmerson Meurett
Taya Freese
Veronica Buchweitz
Emma Downing
Mary Plazak
Elise Rockwell
For more information about FOCUS 2010, go to www.rauecenter.org or call 815-356-9212.
July 31 – An Evening with Bill Maher, 8 p.m. at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. in Waukegan
NiteLite Promotions and Genesee Theatre are proud to present Bill Maher. For more information, call 847-782-2366 or go to www.geneseetheatre.com.
