What's happening in far northern Illinois: Friday, Mar 8 - Friday, Mar 15

This week in South Beloit, Roscoe, and Rockton: live music, a chance to vote, a middle school musical show with Charlie Brown and the gang, school board meeting, talk about taxes, St. Patrick's Day dinner, choir concert, and comedy night.

11 events this week on our calendar: Friday, Mar 8 - Friday, Mar 15

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FEATURED EVENTS

Music of Soren Staff of The Coulee Boys - Wed Mar 13 7:00 pm

Pig Minds Brewery Co

Tickets $18,  Day of Show $25. Hosted by Meridian Music, Shed
Soren Staff has been singing and making music almost all his life. From piano lessons to garage bands, music has always been both an inspiration and a kind of healing comfort for the times that try you. [more details]

Other Events

Early Voting - Fri Mar 8 8:30 am

Winnebago County Clerk

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early voting (at two locations) will continue until March 18 for the General Primary Election, March 19, 2024. Hours may vary. Besides the race for President of the United States, the ballot includes the Winnebago County Board District 3 race between Roscoe residents John Guevara and Ray Thompson.  [more details]

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Fri Mar 8 7:00 pm

Roscoe Middle School

March 8-10, 2024, $5 donation. Come see our RMS Braves in their upcoming performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Roscoe Middle School this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. [more details]

Live Music: Steve Weber - Sat Mar 9 6:00 pm

After the Vine

Singer guitarist Steve Weber will be at After The Vine, along with wine specials. [more details]

Live Music: An Evening with the Boom Boom Room - Sat Mar 9 8:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

8 p.m. - midnight The Boom Boom Room is not your average bar band. Playing a wide range of genres from the 70's until now, everything you know and love. [more details]

South Beloit School Board Meeting - Tue Mar 12 6:00 pm

South Beloit School District Office

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month.  [more details]

Public Hearing on South Beloit Sales Tax - Wed Mar 13 4:00 pm

South Beloit City Hall

4 - 6 p.m. South Beloit residents will vote on March 19 on whether to adopt a 1% sales tax. The City Council says the financing of public roadways would be significantly enhanced by increasing sales and occupations tax revenues. The 1% increase would only be for roads and would be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. [more details]

St. Patrick's Day Dinner - Roscoe VFW - Wed Mar 13 4:30 pm

Roscoe VFW

Come join us for some corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes. $15 adults, $7 kids up to 10, Free 5 & under [more details]

Our Journeys: South Beloit All-District Choir Concert - Wed Mar 13 6:00 pm

South Beloit High School

South Beloit Music presents an all-district choir concert featuring the Blackhawk, Junior High, and High School concert choirs. [more details]

Comedy Night - Wed Mar 13 8:00 pm

Mustangs Bar & Grill

Free. Featuring the funniest comics in the Midwest. And they arrive in small flocks! [more details]

Live Music: An Evening with Chris Lewis - Fri Mar 15 7:00 pm

Louie's Tap House

Chris Lewis brings soothing acoustic serenades aged in oak barrels with notes of smokey ambiance and velvety vocals.. [more details]

Isn't it nice to be in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.

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