Your Fun Nature Connects with LEGO® Bricks Thru Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-7p.m. daily. This award-winning and record-breaking exhibition uses works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems and mankind’s relationship with nature. Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, (815) 965-8146, klehm.org. Tuesday Evening in the Gardens July 26, opening act 5:45 p.m., headliner Danielle Juhre at 6:30 p.m. Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, (815) 229-9390, andersongardens.org. ‘Dreamgirls’ July 27-31, Wed.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Starlight Theatre, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, (815) 921-2160, rockvalleycollege.edu. Music on the Rock Aug. 3 & 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy outdoor music on the banks of the Rock River. Food and drinks available for purchase. Rain or
Entertainment & Events shine. Grand Groove Hotel, Aug. 3; Cash Box Kings, Aug. 10. Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford, (815) 965-3433, burpee.org. Boone County Fair Aug. 9-14, check website for times. Attractions include a carnival, antique tractor parade, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby and more. Boone County Fairgrounds, 8847 Ill. Rt. 76, Belvidere, (815) 544-2900, boonecountyfair.com. The Beach Boys Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford, (815) 968-5222, coronadopac.org. Polish Fest Aug. 14, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Polish music, dancing and food favorites are featured. St. Stanislaus Church, 201 Buckbee St., Rockford, (815) 965-3913, gorockford.com. Rockford Day Aug. 15, all day. Celebrate the best of Rock-
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Celebrate Rockford Day on Aug. 15 with events happening all across town.
ford on 8/15 with parking lot parties, local business specials, scavenger hunts, blood drives, block parties, City Market specials and more. Info/Locations: Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 102 N. Main St., (800) 521-0849, gorockford.com. Winnebago County Fair Aug. 17-22, check website for times. Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. 1st St., Pecatonica, Ill., (815) 239-1641, winnebagocountyfair.com. ❚
