events 2011
Office 815-724-3760 bipark@jolietcity.org
Fax
815-724-3773 www.bicentennialpark.org
January 14-16, 21 &
22
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Fridays & Saturdays
8:00 pm, Sunday 1/16 & Saturday 1/22 at 2:00 pm
877-JDG (534)-1933
www.jolietdramaguild.org
Relationships and religion intertwine unexpectedly in this romantic comedy. Recommended for mature audiences only. Tickets $8 special all adults.
January 22 – February 26
"Class Act" Youth Drama
Workshop
Saturdays 9:00 am
– 12:00 noon
815-724-3760
A
wonderful introduction to drama to expansion of theatre knowledge for grades
1-5 (9:00-10:15 am, $45), grades 6-12 (10:30 am-12:00, $50).
February 11
"Jungle Book" by Alphabet Soup
Friday 10:30 am
630-932-1555
www.absproductions.com
Live-action fable teaches acceptance of others and of self. For reservations, contact Alphabet Soup. Great for schools, group discounts.
February 11-13 & 18-20
“12 Angry Jurors" by
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays
2:00 pm
877-JDG (534)-1933
www.jolietdramaguild.org
Young man's trial for murdering his father reveals jurors' rawest emotions. Tickets $10 adults, $9 students/ seniors. Group discounts.
March 3, 4 & 5
"Bye, Bye, Birdie" by
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm
815-741-0500 x432
www.jca-online.com
Students star in the live musical hit from Broadway. Tickets at the door and through the high school: $9 adults,
$7 students/ seniors/ children.
March 17, 18, 19 & 20
"Wizard of Oz" by
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm, 2:00 pm Sunday
815-485-2136
www.providencecatholic.org
Students star in the beloved tale. Tickets available through school: $8 adults, $5 students/ seniors/children. Special Sunday Tea Party package.
April 8-10 & 15-17
"Meet My Husbands" by
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays
2:00 pm
877-JDG (534)-1933
www.jolietdramaguild.org
Comedy follows an executive, her hired husband, real hubby and nosy reporter. Tickets $10 adults, $9 students/ seniors. Group discounts.
April 18, 19 & 20
"Peter Pan" by Alphabet Soup
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10:30 am
630-932-1555
www.absproductions.com
Musical romp through Neverland with a boy who won't grow up. Contact Alphabet Soup for reservations, discounts. Great for schools.
May 11
12th Annual Earth Day Awards
Wednesday 10:00 am
815-774-7893
www.willcountygreen.com
Local students celebrate their recycling efforts throughout the year with awards, guest speakers and entertainment. 10:00 am-12:00 noon.
June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
FREE! 37th Season of
"Concerts On The Hill"
6:30 pm every Thursday thru Sept
1
815-724-3760
Relax on the big grassy hill
while enjoying quality entertainment and tasty concessions in a scenic setting along
the waterway.
June 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, July 1 & 2
"Happy Days" – a new musical!
Fridays and Saturdays 7:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm
815-724-3760
Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! The indoor theatre will be rock'n with Fonz on a mission. Adults $10, children $8 (15-younger).
June 20 – July 17
"Summertime On-Stage" Youth Drama Camp
Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm
815-724-3760
All levels of interest welcome. Students prepare a musical. Ages 5-11: 12:00-2:00 pm, $140. Ages 11-18: 9:00 am-2:00 pm, $210.
July 3
FREE!
Sunday 6:00 – 10:00 pm
815-724-3760
Kick-off the 4th early with live music, food and more. Fireworks 9:15 pm.
July 7, 14, 21 & 28
FREE! 37th Season of
"Concerts On The Hill"
6:30 pm every Thursday thru Sept
1
815-724-3760
Relax on the big grassy hill
while enjoying quality entertainment and tasty concessions in a scenic setting along
the waterway.
July 29 & 30
"Celtic Fest" by the Irish
American Society of
Friday 5:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00
noon-10:00 pm
815-651-6586
Celebrate Irish-style with live music, dance, rugby, contests, food, beverage and more. Pass gets you in both days! Admission
$4 in advance (passes available at downtown restaurants) and $5 at the gate. Proceeds benefit local charities and organizations.
FREE! 37th Season of
"Concerts On The Hill"
6:30 pm every Thursday thru Sept
1
815-724-3760
Relax on the big grassy hill
while enjoying quality entertainment and tasty concessions in a scenic setting along
the waterway.
August 19-20 & 26-28
"Jekyll and Hyde" by
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays
2:00 pm
877-JDG (534)-1933
www.jolietdramaguild.org
The classic tale spins music and dance around Dr. Jekyll's dual personality. Tickets $15 adults, $13 students/ seniors. Group discounts!
Grand finale of JDG's 78th season! The next season begins September 30th with "Steel Magnolias" - get your season pass discount!
September 1
FREE! "Concerts on the Hill" 37th Season
Grande Finale
Thursday 6:30 pm
815-724-3760
Join us for the grand finale to
the 37th season! Concessions available. Bring blankets/chairs
for hill seating. Free parking.
September 17
FREE! "Rally 'Round Recovery" by Southwest Coalition for Substance Abuse Issues
Saturday 9:30 am-2:00 pm
815-744-4555
www.southwestcoalition.org
Celebrate the road to recovery with music, games, guest speakers and fun for the whole family. Come be inspired!
October 8 –November 12
"Class Act" Youth Drama
Workshop
Saturdays 9:00 am-12:00
noon
815-724-3760
A
wonderful introduction to drama to expansion of theatre knowledge for grades
1-5 (9:00-10:15 am, $45), grades 6-12 (10:30 am-12:00, $50).
September 30-October 2 & October 7-9
"Steel Magnolias"
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays
2:00 pm
877-JDG (534)-1933
They'll make you laugh, they'll make you cry. Join these southern belles, tough as nails, as they journey through life. Group and season discounts-
get yours for the first show! Enjoy
a season of comedy, mystery and musical
dramas by JDG -
October 21, 22 & 23
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Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 3:00 & 7:00 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm
815-724-3760
A family-friendly Halloween tale told with live actors and puppets. Strange creatures — with even stranger problems —meet at Dr. Frankenstein’s hospital on Halloween eve, and find out maybe they aren’t so alone in this strange world. Tickets $5 all ages.
November 3, 4, 5 & 6
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm
Sunday
815-485-2136 x3323
www.providencecatholic.org
Students star in the classic fairy tale. Tickets available through the school: $8 adults, $5 child/students/ seniors, $13 tea party.
November 9
"Jack & The Bean Stalk" by Alphabet Soup
Wednesday & Thursday 10:30 am
630-932-1555
www.absproductions.com
Classic tale told in live action theatre. Great for field trips. Tickets $8. Contact Alphabet Soup for reservations and discounts.
November 17-19
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 pm
815-741-0500 x432
www.jca-online.com
Students star in the mysterious drama. Tickets through the high school: $9 adults, $7 students/ seniors.
December 3
35th Festival of the Gnomes
Saturday 1:00 & 3:30 pm
815-724-3760
Live shows tell of gnome lore, while the lobby fills with "gnomemade" treasures. Get your gnome cap here! Tickets $5.
Happy Holidays to all - we look forward to seeing you next year!
events 2012
January 22 – February 26
"Class Act" Youth Drama
Workshop
Saturdays 9:00 am
– 12:00 noon
815-724-3760
A
wonderful introduction to drama to expansion of theatre knowledge for grades
1-5 (9:00-10:15 am, $45), grades 6-12 (10:30 am-12:00, $50).