Entertainment & Events

ing soldiers and civilians from the United States and Europe during World War I. Enter encampments, tour a reproduction of a 150-yard trench system and watch narrated battle re-enactments. Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, (815) 397-9112, midwayvillage.com.

Mind Body Spirit EXPO

April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sixty vendors present energy work, readings, mediums, crystals, handmade/natural products, jewelry, soul art, gifts, yoga, meditation, Reiki and more. IBEW Hall, 6820 Mill Road, Rockford, (815) 871-7864, AccessSOUL.com.

Create Your Own Painted Walking Stick

April 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Get ready for spring hikes by creating your own walking stick. ArtbyKarla shows how to make the grip handle and then get creative by painting various patterns. All supplies provided. Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford, (815) 9658146, klehm.org.

RSO: Americana

April 29, 7:30 p.m. The Rockford Symphony Orchestra celebrates music by Americans and inspired by the American experience. Coronado

Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford, (815) 968-5222, coronadopac.org.

MPAC: Carl Cole

April 30, 3 p.m. The local legend, entertainer and educator brings to the stage “Jazz & More,” in celebration of Jazz Month. Known for his versatile music career, he and his wife, Dianna, are also founders of YES (Young Eagles Success). Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 N. Church St., Rockford, (815) 964-9713, mendelssohnpac.org. ❚