The Scene - Sauk Valley

From classical music to rock, there's a concert for everyone happening in May in northern Illinois.

Performances start at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. May 4. There will be open seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Treat mom to brunch on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11.

Upcoming shows this season include 'Sweet Charity,' 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,' rock bands Dishwalla, Sister Hazel and more.

Shop at Dixon Lioness Lions Club’s Quartermania on April 29 in Dixon; play trivia to support Sterling's Christ Lutheran School on May 10.

The Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the RB&W District in Rock Falls.

Sugarbakers serves more than 60 cocktails and over 20 martinis, along with 60 different wines, and just as many bourbons, by the bottle, glass or flight.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

Rock River Madness bicycling event is May 3 in Dixon; Wed on the Rock is May 4 in Oregon.

Platinum-selling country/rock band Sister Hazel will take the stage from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, May 11. The band rose to prominence when its hit single, “All for You,” climbed to the top of the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997.

You don't have to drive into Chicago for an exciting and educational excursion. There are plenty of museums in the suburbs and northern Illinois that are well worth a visit.

Easter is Sunday, April 20. Enjoy an elegant brunch with family and friends to celebrate the spring holiday.

Spring flower festivals are a beautiful way to shake off the winter and welcome spring. Here's a list of events in northern Illinois and surrounding states.

Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.

The Next Picture Show, Dixon, also will host a Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night for the area’s authors Friday, April 11, that will appear on a local video podcast.

The music festival kicks off with a drum clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7 at the McCormick Event Center, 205 E. Third St. in Rock Falls, followed by live performances from four bands from 1-8:30 p.m at the RB&W District amphitheater, 201 E. Second St.

Artist Glenn Bodish, who is an art professor at Sauk Valley Community College, will be featured in the Dempsey Family Gallery at Water Street Studios.

Tickets available for the Rock River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited banquet that will be April 26 in Rock Falls.

New Zealand has embraced all the mystery pinot has to offer in fruit flavors, spice notes and stunning aromas – and done so at very affordable prices.

The show will include The Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik, The Buckinghams, Cryan' Shames and New Colony Six.

Check out these concerts in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, the Illinois Valley and the Sauk Valley in April.

Theater manager Lori VanOosten said that when the work is finished later this week, both of the theater’s two viewing rooms will each feature 165 seats, including 20 recliners, 117 rocker-back lounge chairs and seating for 28 people in the tabletop area.

Check out these great suggestions for a fun-filled day or overnight trip for the whole family.

Check out these sports bars in northern Illinois that offer plenty of TVs so you won't miss a second of the basketball action.

The Novel Bloom is located in the former River Valley Designs space in Savanna. The book and flower shop serves coffee and pastries, and after 2 p.m., guests can enjoy a glass of wine.

The Next Picture Show, Dixon, will host a Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night for the area’s authors April 11.

Film enthusiasts and supporters of local independent filmmaking are invited to attend the fifth annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival, “Shorts-A-Palooza 2025,” hosted by the Northwest Illinois Film Office.

The popular 90s band Sister Hazel, known for their hit 'All For You,' will be at the theatre May 11.

Here are some concerts happening in DeKalb, DuPage, La Salle, Lee, Kane, McHenry and Will counties happening in March. From classical music to high-energy rock shows, there's something for everyone.

The Franklin Grove American Legion Post 497 also will have a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, March 22.

Dixon High School Spring Musical Director Ashley Almquist previews the Dixon High School Spring musical “Grease” at the Wiltz Auditorium.

Communities across northern Illinois are gearing up for Irish celebrations over St. Patrick's Day weekend.

It's time to hit the road! Take a look at this list of the best scenic drives in Illinois using data from Tripadvisor.

The grapes sangiovese and vermentino are what winemaker Dan Fitzgerald has zeroed in on as the best fit for soil and climate on his 16,000-acre site.

Test your knowledge at one of these northern Illinois bar trivia nights.

Here's a list of some of the most beautiful road trip ideas in the U.S.

Plaster, paint, updated restrooms, roof and brick work shut the venue down while the rehab took place.

Roller rinks and bowling alleys in Sterling, Dixon, Rockford and more offer indoor fun during the frigid winter months.

Here's a list of indoor water parks in northern Illinois for a winter afternoon or weekend getaway.

The hymnals inside an Elizabeth church building have long been silenced, and now there are hops hopping all over it – gathering beer enthusiasts who cruise along Highway 20 looking for a lager or Kölsch.