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A Midsummer Night’s Dream May 1-3, 8 p.m. William Shakespeare’s most popular comedy portrays the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who stumble into an enchanted forest. Beloit College Neese Theatre, 700 College St., Beloit, Wis. Call (608) 363-2755 for tickets. Love, Death & The Prom Thru May 4. These mini-plays are poignant and funny, and concern the lives of high school students. Pec Playhouse Theatre, 314 Main St., Pecatonica, Ill. (815) 239-1210. Check website for times, pecplayhouse.org. Aaron Shust Morning Rises Concert & Expo April 30, 7 p.m.; Christian music artist Aaron Shust is featured with MIKESCHAIR, Jonny Diaz and Lauren Daigle for a night of music and ministry. Pontiac Expo Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville, Wis. byfaithevents.org. Celtic Women: The Emerald Tour May 1, 7 p.m. Celebrate Ireland’s spellbinding heritage through traditional Irish anthems, pop standards and more. $39 to $113. Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford, coronadopac.org. First Fridays, Dowtown Rockford May 2, 5 p.m.-midnight. Various art galleries, music venues and shops welcome you each first Friday, monthly. downtownrockford.org. 11th Annual Unforgettable Art May 3, 6 p.m., featuring 50 artists who’ll tranform blank canvases into works of art. At Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, Cherryvale North Blvd. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter. Learn more at alz.org/illinois. Community Dog Walk at Klehm Arboretum May 4, 1 p.m. Bring your leashed and well-behaved canine friends to explore 155 acres of gardens and grounds. Donations to support Kibble Korner, Rockford’s pet food pantry. As families struggle with job loss, your help can spare families and pets the heartache of separation. Learn more at klehm.org. Aquin Flea Market May 4, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Indoor flea market, antiques, crafts, coins, more. Aquin High School, 1419 S. Galena, Freeport. (815) 601-2250. Mary J. Harris Trio May 3, 8-10 p.m. at Main Street Bistro Jazz Night, 109 S. Galena Avenue, Freeport. (815) 232-2322.
The world famous Moscow Festival Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty May 4 at the Coronado.
Shelter Care Ministries Spring Luncheon May 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prarie St. Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St., Rkfd. shelter-care.org. Moscow Festival Ballet: Sleeping Beauty May 4, Sunday at 3 p.m., Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece. Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford. Learn more at coronadopac.org. West Side Story at Coronado May 8, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. This great love story changed theater more than 50 years ago, and its Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest. Learn more at coronadopac.org. 2nd City Chorus May 10, 7 p.m. “Still Crazy After All These Years” performed at Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St. Also performing are quartets Second Opinion and Up North Four. Tickets: (815) 9881003 or (815) 713-1643. Cruisin for a Cause May 10, 4-8 p.m. at Union Dairy, 126 E. Douglas St., Freeport. Food, fun and classic cars judged in ‘30s & ‘40s; ‘50s & ‘60s; 70s & 80s; 90s & newer. Judging closes at 7 p.m., awards at 8 p.m. Music from 3D Sound Co. Food-A-Rama May 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Shop a wide selection of home-made breads, strudels, coffee cakes, muffins and more at this 52nd annual fundraiser for Temple Beth-El, 1203 Comanche Dr., Rockford. Lunch served 10 a.m. to 1:30 for $9. Eat-in, carry-out and delivery. (815) 398-5020. Gardens Showcase June 18, noon to 8 p.m. Self-guided tour of eight gardens in Rockford area. Maps available at garden centers and online beginning June 9. Free. coucilofrockfordgardeners.org. ❚
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