| Event Date |
Title & Location |
Description / Fee |
5/3/2008
ID #4680 |
Kankakee Arthritis Walk
9:00am | 5K Walk with one mile option along with Health Fair that is held at Kankakee Community College. Participants may visit sponsor booths and take advantage of free health screenings on the lower level of KCC's cafeteria. Walk is outside and takes place regardless of weather. Warm-up is at 8:45 with walk starting at 9:00am. Post party, awards, and door prizes at 10:00am. Screenings continue until 11:00am. This fundraising event is perfect for those who are suffering from one of 120 forms of arthritis as well as those who just want to come out and support the cause. |
| | Kankakee Community College
100 College Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-937-2461 |
Website: http://www.arthritis.org
Coordinated By: Jennifer Wilken- Arthritis Foundation of Kankakee
Admission: Free |
5/3/2008
ID #4761 |
Windy City Soldiers vs. Elgin Racers
7:15 PM | Come see Kankakee County's new professional basketball team play; fast-paced, high-scoring, affordable entertainment the entire family can enjoy! |
| | Community Resource Center
150 N. Indiana Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
708-785-HOOP (4667) |
Coordinated By:
Admission: Adult $10.00, 17 & under $5.00 |
5/3/2008
ID #4373 |
"Footloose"
Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. | Set in the 1980's, this is a high-spirited American tale of a rebellious teenager who makes good. Ren and his mother move from the big-city Chicago to a small-town Bomont, where popular music and dancing are illegal. Ren battles the town council to abolish this ban, revitalizing the spirit of the repressed townspeople. This show features high energy dancing and an Oscar nominated soundtrack, including "Lets Hear it for the Boy," "Holding Out for a Hero," "Almost Paradise" and "Footloose," the title song we all love. |
| | Lincoln Cultural Center
240 Warren Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901
All Seating is Reserved |
Website: Ticket orders may be mailed to KVTA, PO Box 744, Kankakee IL 60901
Coordinated By: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association/Young Peoples Theatre
Admission: Adults $15 Seniors(65&older)$12 Youth(3-18)$12 |
5/3/2008
ID #4635 |
Klash on the Kankakee
Sat. 9-6 Sun 9-3:30 | This two day event will consist of 18th century camp life involving soldiers and their families, food, games, activities, demonstrations, skirmishes(small battles), & major battles. |
| | Perry Farm Park
459 N Kennedy
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815/933-9905 |
Website: http://www.btpd.org
Coordinated By: Bour. Township Park District/Tom Shelling
Admission: |
5/4/2008
ID #4757 |
Momence Jayettes Garden Expo
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Garden Expo will feature garden crafts, speakers and potted flowers and shrubs. An added feature is a decorated garden chair contest. To participate in the event call Marge Clifton at 815/472-6263. |
| | Momence Community Center
801 W 2nd
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-6263 |
Coordinated By:
Admission: $5.00 donation will be accepted at the door. |
5/4/2008
ID #4374 |
"Footloose"
Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. | Set in the 1980's, this is a high-spirited American tale of a rebellious teenager who makes good. Ren and his mother move from the big-city Chicago to a small-town Bomont, where popular music and dancing are illegal. Ren battles the town council to abolish this ban, revitalizing the spirit of the repressed townspeople. This show features high energy dancing and an Oscar nominated soundtrack, including "Lets Hear it for the Boy," "Holding Out for a Hero," "Almost Paradise" and "Footloose," the title song we all love. |
| | Lincoln Cultural Center
240 Warren Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901
All Seating is Reserved |
Website: Ticket orders may be mailed to KVTA, PO Box 744, Kankakee IL 60901
Coordinated By: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association/Young Peoples Theatre
Admission: Adults $15 Seniors(65&older)$12 Youth(3-18)$12 |
5/4/2008
ID #4452 |
KVSO/Marylou and Friends
3 p.m. | Marlou and Friends-featuring our concertmaster, Marlou Johnston, and members of Trio Chicago performing contemporary and classical favorites. |
| | Asbury UM Church
196 S. Harrison
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/933-3119 |
Website: http://www.kvso.org
Coordinated By: Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
Admission: At door $15./Child-Stu age to 25 w/stu. I.D. $5. |
5/4/2008
ID #4578 |
Tri K Pigeon Event
5 a.m.-noon | Area swap meet buy sell birds, animals and miscellaneous items. New vendor welcome. Please call to get more information. |
| | Kankakee County Fairgrounds
3386 State Route 45/52
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/697-2980 |
Website: http://www.kankakeefair.org
Coordinated By: Brian Malone
Admission: $2.00 |
5/4/2008
ID #4636 |
Klash on the Kankakee
Sat. 9-6 Sun 9-3:30 | This two day event will consist of 18th century camp life involving soldiers and their families, food, games, activities, demonstrations, skirmishes(small battles), & major battles. |
| | Perry Farm Park
459 N Kennedy
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815/933-9905 |
Website: http://www.btpd.org
Coordinated By: Bour. Township Park District/Tom Shelling
Admission: |
5/10/2008
ID #4765 |
"Broadway Bound"
2:00pm and 7:00pm | The newly-formed Kankakee Valley Performance Choir will be presenting "Broadway Bound", the story of kids and young adults vying for their spot on the Broadway Stage. This musical features songs from popular Broadway shows like: "Hard Knock Life" from Annie, "Circle of Life" from Lion King, "Any Dream will Do" from Joseph, Do Re Me" from the Sound of Music and much more. The performance is given by area youth ages 9-16 and is under the direction of Marla Barnard. |
| | Lincoln Cultural Center
240 Warren Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-386-7020 |
Coordinated By: Christine Beckman
Admission: $10 adults/ $6 students and seniors |
5/16/2008
ID #4591 |
Pause for Patriotism
9 p.m. | Great Fireworks Display!! View from Cobb Park. |
| | Cobb Park
Cobb Blvd.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/935-5108 |
Coordinated By: Tom Holtz
Admission: Free!! |
5/17/2008
ID #4755 |
Shapiro's Open House/Pause for Patriotism
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. Large Parade featuring Kankakee and Herscher High School Marching Bands, Military Events, Free Entertainment and Craft Fair. |
| | Shapiro Center Campus
100 E Jeffrey
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/939-8208 |
Coordinated By: Peggy Snodsmith/Shapiro Open House Coordinator
Admission: |
5/17/2008
ID #4766 |
Law Officer Memorial Day
10 a.m. | Kankakee County Memorial Day Celebration in honor of Law Officers killed in the line of duty. |
| | Kankakee County Courthouse
450 E Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-2125 |
Coordinated By: Village of Bradley
Admission: |
5/17/2008
ID #4592 |
Pause for Patriotism
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | An action packed day provides thousands of children/scouts and schools all over IL. to meet Armed Forces personnel, view jet flyovers, climb in helicopters and an Abrams Tank, view tons of military equipment & demonstrations, entertainment & crafts. |
| | Shapiro Development Center
100 E Jeffrey
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/935-5108 |
Coordinated By: Tom Holtz
Admission: FREE!! |
5/18/2008
ID #4616 |
Rhubarb Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Live music, Rhubarb pies & baking contest, tours of schoolhouse and Dr. Smalls home, new museum exhibits & store. |
| | Kankakee County Historical Society Museum
801 S 8th Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-5279 |
Website: http://www.kankakeecountymuseum.com
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
5/18/2008
ID #4736 |
Dog Day Afternoon
11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Booths with all the experts will be available to answer all your questions about canines. Prizes, raffles, free gifts, and doggie treats of all kinds will be on hand for your pooch. |
| | Perry Farm Park
459 N Kennedy Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815/933-9905 Ext. 231 |
Website: www.btpd.org
Coordinated By: Bour.Twnshp. Park District (Tom Schelling)
Admission: Free for dogs, $1.00 per person |
5/22/2008
ID #4768 |
The 7th Annual Juried College Student Art Exhibit
Opening reception 5-22 6:30 -8:30 - Awards 7pm | The Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery Juried College Art Exhibit features the work of area college students. On display will be oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor, drawing and graphic design. The Juror for this year’s exhibit is Lou Shields, visual artist and art professor at Prairie State College. He is also the owner and operator of EXP Gallery in Chicago. The exhibit will run through July 7th. The Gallery is open to the public 9-5 weekdays and 9-1 weekends. |
| | The Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
901 N. Entrance Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-4506 |
Website: www.provena.org/seniors/artgallery
Coordinated By: Janet Glazar
Admission: Free |
5/24/2008
ID #4617 |
Pembroke Rodeo
3 p.m. | St. Anne Rodeo Park featuring the largest traveling rodeo in Illinois. This picnic and rodeo features bare back riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, relay races, barrel racing, flag races and bull riding. |
| | St. Anne Rodeo Park
Main Street
St. Anne, IL 60964
815/427-6384 |
Coordinated By: Mike Latting
Admission: |
5/25/2008
ID #4725 |
Basu Natural Farms - Herb Festival
10 a.m. | Herb and garden walks; herbal identification and selling of plants. |
| | Basu Natural Farms
Florida Avenue (2000 South Road)
Pembroke, IL 60964
815/944-9947 |
Coordinated By: Basu Natural Farms
Admission: |
5/25/2008
ID #4618 |
Pembroke Rodeo
3 p.m. | St. Anne Rodeo Park featuring the largest traveling rodeo in Illinois. This picnic and rodeo features bare back riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, relay races, barrel racing, flag races and bull riding. |
| | St. Anne Rodeo Park
Main Street
St. Anne, IL 60964
815/427-6384 |
Coordinated By: Mike Latting
Admission: |
5/26/2008
ID #4726 |
Basu Natural Farms - Herb Festival
10 a.m. | Herb and garden walks; herbal identification and selling of plants. |
| | Basu Natural Farms
Florida Avenue (2000 South Road)
Pembroke, IL 60964
815/944-9947 |
Coordinated By: Basu Natural Farms
Admission: |
5/29/2008
ID #4718 |
"Sock Hop" Rock n Soul
8-10 p.m. | Two great rock n soul bands: "Lisa Jackson & Shades of Grey" and "On the Rocks" sock hop for all ages. Tickets available at Community Resource Center and CDA (199 S East Ave, Kankakee) |
| | Community Resource Center "The Armory"
150 N Indiana Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/933-3352 |
Coordinated By: CRC Youth Program
Admission: $5Bleachers$7Floor$25BalconyVIP inclues food/drink |
5/31/2008
ID #4740 |
Flower & Garden Show
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bourbonnais Township Park District's second annual flower and garden show.
Discover unique flowers and arrangement ideas and join in as gardening professionals share their tips. |
| | Willowhaven Interpretive Center
1451 N 4000 E Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/933-9905 |
Website: http://www.btpd.org
Coordinated By: BTPD
Admission: Pre-sale $3/at the door $5 |
