Rockton Pelican Fest
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Past Events
Rockton Christmas Walk December 1 -3rd, 2023
Small Business Saturday
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Jingle Bell Rockton
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Vintage Shop Hop
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Outward Appearances/Inward Significances
New works by our artists that include oil painting, acrylic painting, pastels, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, fluid art, pen and ink, drawings, alcohol ink, digital art and photo manipulation, stained glass and sculpture.
Artists: Jean Apgar, The Annealing One, Dennis Dargel, Margi Forss, Jill Martin-Golden, Chuck Gregory, Kathy Justis, Cora McFadden, Paula Marsh, John Naretta, Sandy Reavis, Janus Rose, Leslie Thornsbury (Maggio), David Van Delinder, Dawn Vich, Beth Wemmer, John Wemmer
Street parking as well as ramp parking across from the Coronado Theater. Enter through the Jefferson St entrance (south side of building). Show is on the second floor and is accessible by staircase or elevator.
304 Main is a unique, historic building with great amenities and office space for lease to businesses
New works by our artists that include oil painting, acrylic painting, pastels, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, fluid art, pen and ink, drawings, alcohol ink, digital art and photo manipulation, stained glass and sculpture.
Artists: Jean Apgar, The Annealing One, Dennis Dargel, Margi Forss, Jill Martin-Golden, Chuck Gregory, Kathy Justis, Cora McFadden, Paula Marsh, John Naretta, Sandy Reavis, Janus Rose, Leslie Thornsbury (Maggio), David Van Delinder, Dawn Vich, Beth Wemmer, John Wemmer
Street parking as well as ramp parking across from the Coronado Theater. Enter through the Jefferson St entrance (south side of building). Show is on the second floor and is accessible by staircase or elevator.
304 Main is a unique, historic building with great amenities and office space for lease to businesses
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26,2022
Shop the gallery and find Holiday décor, jewelry, ceramics, wood turning and other unique one of a kind gifts perfect for everyone on your list. This year make it ONE OF A KIND, make it personal.
AND because WE BELIEVE you're never too old for a snowball fight, we'll be giving a crocheted snowball with each purchase.
Saturday, November 26,2022
Shop the gallery and find Holiday décor, jewelry, ceramics, wood turning and other unique one of a kind gifts perfect for everyone on your list. This year make it ONE OF A KIND, make it personal.
AND because WE BELIEVE you're never too old for a snowball fight, we'll be giving a crocheted snowball with each purchase.
May 21, 10am-3pm
Save the date to celebrate the annual return of the American White Pelicans and other migrating birds to the Rock River. This year we will be teaming up with The Natural Land Institute, The Sinnissippi Audubon Society, The Village of Rockton and JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery to create a day filled with activities and sights sure to delight everyone. Stateline Mass Transit District will be providing free shuttle bus service from Rockton to the Nygren Wetland Preserve Overlook throughout the festival. There you will be greeted by a knowledgeable volunteer to talk about birds and other wildlife. Free guided walking tours of Nygren Wetland will start at the overlook at 11am and, 12:30pm. For you birders: Don't miss the Early Bird Walk at 7:30am meeting at the Nygren Wetland Overlook presented by Sinnissippi Audubon. |
In Downtown Rockton 10am to 3pm Talks: At Village Hall: 11 am "Hoo" Haven with Rocky Road 1pm Peregrine Falcon presentation by Sinnissippi Audubon President, Jennifer Kuroda Booths By: 815 Outside: pine cone bird feeder Burpee Museum of Natural History "Hoo" Haven JR Finally Art S& G: Make'n Take Natural Land Institute: Kids Activity Nature at the Confluence: kid's activity Rockford Park District Atwood Center Rockton Remembers: Hononegah statue Sinnissippi Audubon Society Stateline STEM Academy: Pelican Robots Participating Shops: After the Vine: Pelican Wine Flights & Pelican Viewing Seating JR Finally Art: Whitman Post Elementary School Art Show "Fantastic Beasts" , 3 art demos. photo booth Pick a dilly Antiques: birdhouses & yard decor Ray's Family Restaurant: "Early Bird" breakfast Sugar Britches: pelican suckers Thank you to Our Event Sponsors ($500+): Sinnissippi Audubon Society Pheasants Forever Thank you to our Participating Business Sponsors ($100+): 815 Outside HD Jameson House "Hoo" Haven Wildlife & Education Center JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery Natural Land Institute Pick a dilly Antiques Positive Changes Chiropractic Ray's Family Restaurant Sugar Britches Old Fashioned Candy Wild Birds Unlimited (Roscoe & Rockford) In the Gallery: We're going absolutely birdie for the Rockton Pelican Fest with plush pelicans, garden rocks,birdhouses and more outdoor themed art. Demos: Don Hyson, Wood Burning 10:30 am-Noon Jean Apgar, Watercolor Noon - 1:30pm Beth Wemmer, Pastels 1:30pm - 3pm In the Red Gallery: Whitman Post Elementary School Art Show "Fantastic Beasts" along with the art of Monday Art Club In the Booth: Kids Make'n Take Photo Ops: Jerry (The Rock) Pelican & Photo Booth |
Rockton Christmas Walk, December 3, 4 & 5
EVENTS & SHOPPING SPECIALSALL THE GREAT EVENTS AND SHOPPING DEALS AVAILABLE DURING THE WALK
FRIDAY EVENTS – Dec 3rd
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In the Gallery:Paint Coco the Christmas Penguin
Saturday, 11-3pm Take Then Make Kits
Available all weekend long Enter a Raffle to win an original Pastel Painting.
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Small Business Saturday, November 27th
Shop Small on Saturday , November 27th and support your local downtown while you discover unique, handmade items sure to make your holiday giving more personable. Be sure to pick up some of the many Take It, Then Make It kits that the gallery has to offer. They're great as gifts, as a special project with someone special or to make yourself.
When you're in be sure to take a picture with our 6 foot nutcracker, Leonardo and post it to our Facebook page. We'll be picking a name randomly from them to win a deluxe basket full of several of our take home art kits. You will also want to enter our drawing to win a $25 gift certificate to use on any item in the gallery.
When you're in be sure to take a picture with our 6 foot nutcracker, Leonardo and post it to our Facebook page. We'll be picking a name randomly from them to win a deluxe basket full of several of our take home art kits. You will also want to enter our drawing to win a $25 gift certificate to use on any item in the gallery.