Billie  Limacher  Bicentennial  Park

                                              201 West Jefferson at Bluff Street         Joliet, IL  60435

                                   bipark@jolietcity.org      OFFICE:  (815) 724-3760      FAX:  (815) 724-3773

               

                                     

2012 EVENTS - soon!

2012 CONCERTS - in the works!

POPS MEMBER INFO

KIDS'  PROGRAMS

HISTORY - BITS N PIECES

HISTORY - SHORT

HISTORY - EXTENDED

HISTORIC WALK

JOLIET DRAMA GUILD

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Welcome

 

 

 

                                    Welcome to the Billie Bicentennial Park    

                                         with theatre and bandshell complex

                                     on historic Bluff Street downtown Joliet.

                           One of Joliet's best-kept secrets for entertainment!

                                     Follow us on:& BLBPark

 

Park offices will be closed for January, but please feel free to leave a message.

                       We'll get back to you. See you soon!

815-724-3760 (main number with options)            815-724-3761 (office direct)      

                                 bipark@jolietcity.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMERTIME  ON  STAGE

 

    January 21 - February 25, 2012

                6-Saturday Course

            Registration is now open

 

 

 Flyer  Form Know some kids needing to kick cabin fever...

unleash their creative side...make some new friends? Sign 'em up for "Class Act"

Saturday youth drama classes! On the indoor theatre’s stage, students enjoy

learning creative dramatics, vocal techniques, theater terminology and more in

a fun atmosphere while working on a skit at the end.

All levels of interest are welcome!

 

Grades 1st-5th meet 9:00-10:15 a.m. ($50)

Grades 6th -12th meet 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon ($55)

What bargains!

 

For a registration form, click above.

Forms may be brought to the first day of class with payment, cash or check only.

For inquiries, email: bipark@jolietcity.org or leave a message: 815-724-3761. 

 

by Joliet Drama Guild     

Luke Pascal, Director

February 10-12 & 17-19

Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm

Sundays 2:00 pm

877-JDG (534)-1933

www.jolietdramaguild.org    

 

Set in the court of Henry II, King of England (played by Keith White, Joliet)

at Christmas of 1183, this comic drama heats up as the royal personages play

a high stakes game of check and mate for power and love.

 

Don’t miss this funny, heartwarming theatrical experience — sure to cure cabin

fever and brighten “the bleak, cold winter.”

 

Adults $10.00 adults and $9.00 students, seniors, and active military

Please leave your name, phone number, number of tickets, and the best time to reach you.

Group sales are also available.
 

 ~  Stay tuned for more upcoming events  ~

 

We wish you a wonderful year~ looking forward to seeing you in 2012!

 

 Thank You!

 

          We're enjoying another wonderful year with you!

      We really appreciate everyone's time and talent that goes into keeping this community treasure alive.

           A big round of applause to all the dedicated entertainers, volunteers and audience members.

                                                      We couldn't do it without you!

 

                     We have so enjoyed having you here for...

 


 

 

 

 

                               "Transylvania General" October 21, 22 & 23, 2011

               Family Halloween comedy — live actors & puppets on stage together!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                          37th Annual

     Free "Concerts On The Hill" every Thursday in June - September 1, 2011

              Mark your calendars for the 38th year - first Thursday in June 2012!

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               Joliet Drama Guild's "Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical"  August 18-28, 2011

                   Grande finale to their 78th season - Illinois' 2nd oldest community theatre!

                                 JDG's 79th season begins September 30, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             United States Air Force Band from Scott Air Force Base August 16, 2011

                                We were just one of their few stops in Illinois —

                            Chicago, Wilmette, Wheaton and Bicentennial Park!

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Children's "Summertime On-Stage" Drama Camp June 20 - July 17, 2011

                                                        "Annie Get Your Gun" was a hit!

             We enjoyed having over 70 students this year - our largest camp, yet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


               "Happy Days" - The Musical June 17, 18, 24, 25, 25, July 1 & 2, 2011

  "Goodbye gray skies, hello blue" — it was a blast to see the ol' gang down at Arnolds!

 

Special Thanks

 


                     A special thank you to the Joliet Police Department and Joliet Auxiliary Police Association

                                that see to everyone's safe crossing and keep the traffic flowing smoothly.

                     Those interested in joining this wonderful auxiliary may contact Chief Karen Arbuthnot

 

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OFFICE HOURS

 

MONDAY-THURSDAY

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

FRIDAY

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

 

office closed on

weekends

 

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