March 2012
March 3
Pre-season Farmers Market's
807 LaSalle Street, Ottawa
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
We are excited to announce the pre-season Farmers Market! With a motto of we BAKE IT, we GROW IT, we SELL IT FRESH, you're sure to find something fantastic!
March 5
Legacy Girls – Andrew's Sisters
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
The vocal trio, The Legacy Girls will entertain you with three-part harmonies, costumes and synchronized dances that are true to the Andrew Sisters. Matinee (lunch & show).
March 8
Euchre Tournament
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Join us in our Back Door Lounge for this progressie individual play, Euchre tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners 1st place $200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Grand prize overall winner wins a travel voucher - amount determined by weekly signup.
March 9
Owl Prowl Weekend
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
On Friday and Saturday Steve Bailey an ornithologist will be here for Owl Programs and Owl Walks. Programs are at 6:00p.m. with an Owl Walk to follow both days, finishing back at the Lodge around 8:30p.m. Price is $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 10 yrs and younger. Everyone should plan on bringing a flashlight. During the program, Steve will have some owl specimens, feathers and pellets. He will be trying to call in a Screech, Barred and Great Horned Owls. Maybe if we are lucky we will see some nests or uncommon wintering owls.
March 10
Owl Prowl Weekend
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
On Friday and Saturday Steve Bailey an ornithologist will be here for Owl Programs and Owl Walks. Programs are at 6:00p.m. with an Owl Walk to follow both days, finishing back at the Lodge around 8:30p.m. Price is $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for children 10 yrs and younger. Everyone should plan on bringing a flashlight. During the program, Steve will have some owl specimens, feathers and pellets. He will be trying to call in a Screech, Barred and Great Horned Owls. Maybe if we are lucky we will see some nests or uncommon wintering owls.
On Saturday and Sunday "Hoo" Haven Wildlife and Education Center from Durand IL will be here with their owls for a presentation. Programs are at 10:00a.m., 12:00 and 2:00p.m. Price is $5.00 adults and children 10 and under are ½ price
On Saturday and Sunday we will have a history trolley ride combined with a hot lunch in our dining room on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday. The trolley will also stop at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will have a special presentation on Owls.
March 11
Owl Prowl Weekend
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
On Saturday and Sunday "Hoo" Haven Wildlife and Education Center from Durand IL will be here with their owls for a presentation. Programs are at 10:00a.m., 12:00 and 2:00p.m. Price is $5.00 adults and children 10 and under are ½ price
On Saturday and Sunday we will have a history trolley ride combined with a hot lunch in our dining room on Saturday and Brunch on Sunday. The trolley will also stop at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will have a special presentation on Owls.
March 14
Shamrocks and Shananigans - Matinee
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
Join us for a fun St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The Gilhooly's will entertain you with their Irish wit, singing and dancing. There will be a buffet featuring traditional Irish food & American food. Our evening show will include a beer tasting.
March 15
Euchre Tournament
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Join us in our Back Door Lounge for this progressie individual play, Euchre tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners 1st place $200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Grand prize overall winner wins a travel voucher - amount determined by weekly signup.
Shamrocks and Shananigans - Matinee & Evening Show
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
Join us for a fun St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The Gilhooly's will entertain you with their Irish wit, singing and dancing. There will be a buffet featuring traditional Irish food & American food. Our evening show will include a beer tasting.
What Rhymes with Orange Tea?
Lock 16 Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
(815) 223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
Time to get rid of the winter blues with a splash of bright colors. Enjoy a variety of citrus noted tea treats including homemade scones, lemon curd, Devonshire cream, tea sandwiches, and other delectable desserts. Reservations Required.
March 22
Euchre Tournament
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Join us in our Back Door Lounge for this progressie individual play, Euchre tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners 1st place $200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Grand prize overall winner wins a travel voucher - amount determined by weekly signup.
Spring Dinner Lecture: Coal Mining in Northern Illinois
Lock 16 Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
(815) 223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org
Brush up on local coal mining history as Richard Joyce presents an overview of the industry from start to finish in northern Illinois. Discover the impacts of coal mining including: town development, how ethnic differences caused strife, and the social life in the coal towns. Dinner features a choice of two entrees, salad, soup, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Reservations Required.
March 24
Something Old-Something New a Cascade of Quilts
Knights of Columbus, Ottawa
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(815) 434-2737
The show will feature a display of quilts on loan from the National Quilt Museum. This exhibit, The Pilgrim Roy Invitational Challenge, features 16 quilts made by new and nationally known quilt makers from around the world. Participants were gien a preselected group of fabrics and challenged to make a unique quilt. The show will display over 200 quilts and quilted items made by members of the guild.
March 25
Something Old-Something New a Cascade of Quilts
Knights of Columbus, Ottawa
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
(815) 434-2737
The show will feature a display of quilts on loan from the National Quilt Museum. This exhibit, The Pilgrim Roy Invitational Challenge, features 16 quilts made by new and nationally known quilt makers from around the world. Participants were gien a preselected group of fabrics and challenged to make a unique quilt. The show will display over 200 quilts and quilted items made by members of the guild.
March 26
Tribute to Dean Martin - Matinee
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime… and you'll love this Tribute to the Stars performance at Starved Rock Lodge. Capturing the spirit of Dean Martin, Joe Scalissi brings the King of Cool back to life, with his renditions of Dino's signature songs, style and sense of humor. Sway to Blue Moon, Baby It's Cold Outside and Ain't That a Kick in the Head.
March 27
Tribute to Dean Martin - Matinee
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime… and you'll love this Tribute to the Stars performance at Starved Rock Lodge. Capturing the spirit of Dean Martin, Joe Scalissi brings the King of Cool back to life, with his renditions of Dino's signature songs, style and sense of humor. Sway to Blue Moon, Baby It's Cold Outside and Ain't That a Kick in the Head.
Ongoing Events | March
Sundays
Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
12:00 - 1:30 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.
Fridays
Wine & Shopping Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Board a Starved Rock Trolley and travel to the Illinois River Winery for a tour of the winery and learn how the grapes go from the vine to the bottle. We will also stop at their tasting room to taste some of their award winning wine. Step back on the trolley to travel to Cattails for some shopping and more wine tasting. The trolley will also stop downtown Utica for another wine tasting at the August Hill Winery.
