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Focus on Photography Art Exhibit April 4 – May 17, 2025 Participating artists include Rick Brant, Bob Cholke, Raymond Cox, Rick Davis, Brooke Engberg, Jane Erlandson, Jeanne Garrett, Lynn Garrison, Rob Gieraltowski, Stephen Hart, Kat Heitzman, Matthew Klein, Linnea Koch, Amy May Laskye, Bob Logsdon, Joann Murdock, Gary Pearson, Paul Pinzarrone, Robin Poole, Joe Popp, Stephonie Schmitz, Beth Simeone, Steve Toole, Peter Toth, Sam Tucibat, and Joseph Virbickis. |
Oregon High School Senior Art Exhibition Reception
Friday, May 9, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Open to the public
Friday, May 9, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Open to the public
WWII Radio Hour
Friday, May 16
Doors open at 6:00pm, Radio Hour begins at 7:00pm
Featuring favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon,” “In the Mood” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” the costumed and piano-accompanied trio reenact a 1940’s radio hour that is perfect for all ages! While answering musical requests from soldiers and loved ones during wartime, Patti, Maxine and Andrew entertain the “studio audience” with Andrews Sisters-style tunes and choreography, Abbott and Costello comedy sketches, and a touching tribute to Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Pre-show entertainment provided by Beverly Kearns.
Register online below, or by phone at 815-595-5810. Email [email protected] for more information.
Friday, May 16
Doors open at 6:00pm, Radio Hour begins at 7:00pm
Featuring favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon,” “In the Mood” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” the costumed and piano-accompanied trio reenact a 1940’s radio hour that is perfect for all ages! While answering musical requests from soldiers and loved ones during wartime, Patti, Maxine and Andrew entertain the “studio audience” with Andrews Sisters-style tunes and choreography, Abbott and Costello comedy sketches, and a touching tribute to Veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Pre-show entertainment provided by Beverly Kearns.
Register online below, or by phone at 815-595-5810. Email [email protected] for more information.
Wadsworth to Bring His Walgreen Presentation to the Coliseum Museum
Saturday, July 12, 10:00am
On Saturday, July 12, Dixon speaker and historian Tom Wadsworth will come to Oregon to present his research into Charles R. Walgreen and his connections to Dixon. The one-hour program includes over 100 rare photos and PowerPoint slides and will be held at the Coliseum Museum.
Walgreen started his drug store career in Dixon in 1891. By his death in 1939, he had built an empire of almost 500 stores throughout the nation. Wadsworth’s presentation focuses on Walgreen’s connections to Dixon and our rural area of northern Illinois.
Saturday, July 12, 10:00am
On Saturday, July 12, Dixon speaker and historian Tom Wadsworth will come to Oregon to present his research into Charles R. Walgreen and his connections to Dixon. The one-hour program includes over 100 rare photos and PowerPoint slides and will be held at the Coliseum Museum.
Walgreen started his drug store career in Dixon in 1891. By his death in 1939, he had built an empire of almost 500 stores throughout the nation. Wadsworth’s presentation focuses on Walgreen’s connections to Dixon and our rural area of northern Illinois.
Wadsworth, who has a national reputation as an engaging speaker, writer, and voice-over artist, was the morning anchor on WSDR radio in Sterling in the 1980s. His career includes 10 years in ministry, 10 years in radio, and 30 years in corporate communications. Now retired and living in Dixon, he holds two master’s degrees and a PhD.
This event is free and open to the public. To ensure adequate seating, please register below.
This event is free and open to the public. To ensure adequate seating, please register below.