June 2007
June 1
Hegeler Carus Mansion – Concert Series
5:45pm - 6:30pm
For more information, call (815) 224-5891.
June 1
Maud Powell Music Under the Stars
Hegeler Carus Mansion, LaSalle
7pm - 10pm • $8 per person • $20 for a family
The Maud Powell Music Festival began as a celebration of the birthday of famous American violinist Maud Powell, a native of Peru. The festival includes many
different concerts. Light music performed from the balcony of the historic Hegeler Carus Mansion. Audience encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments for this Ravinia-style event. For more information, call (815) 481-2318 or visit www.powellfest.com
June 3
Maud Powell Festival Piano Concert
First Congregational Church, Peru
3pm • Admission: $15 Adult • $10 Children
Featuring Peter Van Beck on piano. For more information, call (815) 481-2318 or visit www.powellfest.com
June 3
9th Annual Fun Horse Show
4H Fairgrounds, Ottawa, 8am
All horsemen welcome. 29+ classes. Free admission. Horses and riders must register.
June 6-8
Scouts’ Founders Weekend
Ottawa
Hundreds of Scouts converge on Ottawa to participate in the W.D. Boyce Pilgrimage/Founders Weekend. The event, based at Ottawa Scouting Museum, will provide plenty of camping, hiking, crafts, games and a parade walk to Boyce’s gravesite. Boyce was one of the founders of the American Scouting movement. For information call (815) 431-9353.
June 7, July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 6, Sept. 20
Murder Mystery Matinee
Starved Rock Lodge, Utica • 11am - 2pm
You may find yourself in the middle of a murder at this interactive theatre production. One lucky guest who
follows along closely will win an overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge. $24.95 per person. Seating is
limited. Call for reservations at (800) 868-7625 ext. 386. June 7 - Death by Chocolate; July 30 - Killer at the Copa; August 20 - The Day the Music Died; September 6 - What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?; September 20 - Dead Men Tell No Tale.
June 7-10
25th Taste of the Illinois Valley
Centennial Park, West Street, Peru
The “Taste” has a wide variety of food from local vendors, music, rides, games and much more. Fun for the entire family. For more information, call (815) 223-7904 or visit www.ivymca.com
June 9
22nd Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament
I&M Canal – Lock 14, LaSalle
Registration: 8am • Fish: 9am - 11am
Children should bring a pole, hook and their own tackle. Bait will be provided. Artificial lures are not allowed. The tournament is divided into two groups: children ages 4-12 and 13-15. For more information,
call (815) 223-2382 or 223-3671 or visit
www.better-fishing-assoc.org
June 9
Garden Walk in Sheridan
9am - 4pm
Visitors will receive descriptions of several local
gardens in the Sheridan area and a map with directions for a self-guided, self-directed tour. Each garden has a different emphasis, including herbs, perennials and wildlife habitat. Surprises are planned at various
locations, including local nursery discounts and a
luncheon special. Tickets are available at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan for a $5.00 donation.
Call (815) 496-2031 or (815) 496-2510 or email bbrown@prairienet.com for more information.
June 9-10
The Secret Gardens of Utica Garden Walk
Starved Rock Lodge, Utica
The Garden Club hosts this annual event which
features club members’ gardens. Guided tours are available as well as self-guided. A plant sale will be held in downtown Utica. For more information, call (800) 868-7625 ext. 386 for tickets or visit www.starvedrocklodge.com
June 9-13
Heritage Tractor Adventure
Along the I&M Canal
A five day adventure with a three-day tractor ride… combining vintage farm tractors and displays with a historic ride, entertainment, great food, and camaraderie. For more information, call (815)727-2323 or visit www.heritagetractoradventure.com
June 10
Maud Powell Memorial Recital – Wall to Wall Brahms
First Congregational Church, Peru
3pm • Admission: $15 adult • $10 children
Featuring Carol Shamory, soprano, with Allyson Fleck on viola and Dr. Li Shan Hung on piano. For more information, call (815) 481-2318 or visit www.powellfest.com
June 10
13th Annual Sta-bil Central Illinois Regional
Lawn Mower Races
10am - 3pm
Lake Mendota Park, Rt. 251, Mendota
Free admission. For “mow” information,
contact Ken Jones at (815) 910-6750.
June 10-16
“Cheating Cheaters”
Comedy at Community Players of Streator’s Engle Lane Theatre. For more information, call (815) 672-4066 or visit www.englelane.org
June 5,12,19,26 & July 10,17
Colgate Country Showdown
Join us on the veranda at Starved Rock Lodge as
entertainers sing their hearts out. The winner from this local competition will move on to perform in the state Country Showdown in August. State winners, each of whom earns a $1,000 cash prize, will advance to their regional competition in the fall. Entertainment begins 7pm. To participate, contact WALS-FM office in Peru
by calling (815) 224-2100.
June 14-15
Maud Powell Festival World
Premiere Family Musical “The Bakeshop Ghost”
LaSalle-Peru Township H.S. Auditorium
7pm • Admission: $15 Adult • $10 Children
6pm - Come early and walk through the instrument
petting zoo – a wonderful opportunity to see and touch the different instruments of the orchestra. “The Bakeshop Ghost” will be coupled with a dance performance of “Peter Pan”. Autographs and pictures with the characters from the musical and dance following the performance. The author of “The Bakeshop Ghost”, Jacqueline Ogburn, will be present for a book signing. For more information, call (815) 481-2318 or visit www.powellfest.com
June 15
Hegeler Carus Mansion – Concert Series
5:45pm - 6:30pm
For more information, call (815) 224-5891.
June 15
Cruise Night
Downtown Ottawa
6pm - 10pm
Prizes, music, refreshments and an unbeatable lineup
of great vintage cars come together for Ottawa’s
annual Cruise Night. Call 888-ottawa-4
June 16
Freedom Run Return to the Wall
Riverside Plaza and Downtown Marseilles
The Illinois Freedom Motorcycle organization presents the 4th annual Freedom Run to honor those who have fallen during any Middle Eastern conflict. The patriotic ceremony will be followed by food, live music and much more. For more information, visit www.ilfreedomrun.org
June 16
Maud Powell Music Festival
Maud Powell Plaza, Downtown Peru
9:30am - 1:30pm
Come enjoy free family entertainment, crafts,
face-painting, clowns and more. Performances by
students of The Music School of the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony; a children’s sing-along with Shawn; progressive rock band, Utopian Bonfire from Marquette, MI; Christian praise band, The Olive Branch from Madison, WI; and the Peru Municipal Band. For more information, call (815) 481-2318 or visit www.powellfest.com
June 16-17
Railroad Crossing Days
Union Depot Railroad Museum, 783 Main St., Mendota
Saturday 10am - 8:30pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm
Railroad swap meet, Gandy Dancer Express Rides, Morse Code demonstrations, Little Obie, food stands, tours of steam locomotive #4978, a 1911 caboose, a 1938 Milwaukee Road combination car, a 1949 Southern Pacific dining car, and an operating HO model – c. 1940 depicting Mendota. Bluegrass music concert on Saturday night - 6pm.
June 17
Mendota YMCA 5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by the Mendota Area YMCA.
For more information, call (815) 538-6603.
June 23
“Movies at the Mansion”
Hegeler Carus Mansion, LaSalle • 7pm
Classic and foreign films for all to enjoy.
Call (815) 224-5891 or (815) 224-5895 for movie title.
June 23
Chris Cagle & Jason Aldean Concert
Cedar Point Sportsman Club, Peru
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 20 at 11am for $20 to benefit the S.O.S. (Support Our Soldiers). Pick up your tickets at Lou’s LaGrotto, 3001 5th St., Peru, IL or call (815) 223-3083. Combined Concert Series tickets for this concert and the Willie Nelson Concert in July go on sale Friday, April 20 at 11am for $50!
June 23
Patriotic Night at the Reddick Mansion
100 W. Lafayette, Ottawa
Ottawa’s historic Reddick Mansion comes alive in a special series of events in 2007. Musical concerts will be held monthly. Donations can be made at the door, and tours of the mansion will be available before and after each event.
June 24-July 1
Marseilles Fun Days
Marseilles city-wide celebration with a parade, carnival, vendors, entertainment and fireworks. The event will begin with a Welcome Burger. For more information, contact Patti Smith at (815) 795-0141.
June 28-July 4
Streator’s 4th America’s Best
Weeklong 4th of July celebration. The largest fireworks display in downtown Illinois on Saturday with a parade on Sunday. Celebration includes a carnival, contests and food vendors. For more information, call (815) 672-2611. |
