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‘Holmes For the Holiday’ Feb. 3-5, 7:30 p.m. Sat. 3 p.m. matinee. Broadway star William Gillette, admired for his leading role in the play “Sherlock Holmes,” invites fellow cast members to his castle for a weekend of revelry. Then, things turn dangerous. Beloit Civic Theatre, 1225 4th St., Beloit, (608) 362-1595, beloitcivictheatre.org. David Eisenreich at Mendelssohn Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Experience the unique sound of the marimba during an evening of music. Starr Center, 415 N. Church St., (815) 964-9713, mendelssohnpac.org. ‘Farce of Habit’ Feb. 11-20, see website for times. The proprietor of the Reel ‘Em Inn wants nothing more than a peaceful day fishing, but situations at the lodge will keep him busy all weekend. Main Street Players of Boone County, Belvidere, (800) 741-2963, mainstreetplayersofboonecounty.com.
‘Same Time Next Year’ Feb. 11-13, Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. A New Jersey accountant and an Oakland housewife meet in 1951, have an affair and then meet once each year. Janesville PAC, 408 S. Main St., (608) 758-0297, janesvillepac.org. RSO: ‘The Great Gatsby’ Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Scott Terrell, finalist for RSO’s music director position, leads the orchestra in a program that captures the spirit of the Roaring ’20s. Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO), Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., (815) 965-0049, rockfordsymphony.com. Aaron Lewis Feb. 17, 8 p.m. With a strong sense of vintage country, Lewis’ latest album, “Frayed at Both Ends,” reveals the hard-touring country star at his most personal and unplugged. Coronado PAC, 314 N. Main St., (815) 968-0595, coronadopac.org.
Enjoy Roaring ’20s music by RSO on Feb. 12 at the gorgeous Coronado, which opened in 1927.
Simon & Garfunkel Story Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Relive the sounds of the ’60s in this concert-style musical, which explores the origins of the duo and their split. Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., (815) 968-0595, coronadopac.org. Avalon String Quartet at Mendelssohn Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Beethoven and more are planned. Starr Center, 415 N. Church St., (815) 964-9713, mendelssohnpac.org. ❚
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