Illinois education leaders unveil 'Vision 2030': a blueprint for the ...
Nov 25, 2024 · A group of five statewide education organizations released a blueprint for the future of Illinois education called Vision 2030.. The broad plan revolves around three pillars: future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding.
George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" presented by Rockford Choral …
Dec 1, 2024 · Rockford Choral Union presents its 78th season of George Frideric Handel’s “MESSIAH” Saturday, Nov 30th and Sunday, Dec. 1st at 3 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9203rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104. These concerts were performed first in Rockford by the Rockford Lutheran Choral Union in 1945 as a gift to the community especially to veterans returning from World War II.
Courtney Reed Live at The Hemmens
Dec 16, 2024 · The City of Elgin and The Hemmens Cultural Center are proud to announce the return of Broadway Star, Courtney Reed, to the Hemmens Stage for a concert on January 10th, 2025. Ms. Reed will be accompanied by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Courtney first fell in love with theatre at the age of 6 performing on The Hemmens’ stage as a mouse in Cinderella with Children’s Theatre of Elgin.
The Life and Work of John Steinbeck
Oct 12, 2024 · John Steinbeck achieved critical acclaim in the literary community with such stories as Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, and The Grapes of Wrath. After being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1940 for The Grapes of Wrath, his writing career continued to soar to new heights, culminating in him being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 “for his realistic and imaginative ...
Northern Public Radio | WNIJ Homepage | Northern Public Radio: …
Dec 19, 2012 · Northern Public Radio (WNIJ) is your source for in-depth news and analysis, diverse music programming, and cultural coverage. We provide a variety of content, including local and national news, classical music, jazz, folk, and blues. Our website, www.northernpublicradio.org, offers a wealth of information about our programming, events, and ways to support us.
Rockford group drums up community | Northern Public Radio: …
Nov 25, 2024 · A Rockford landscape offers many programs that incorporate Japanese culture. One of its offerings is a hit in the community. Anderson Japanese Gardens offers language, calligraphy, moon and tea ceremonies and other things related to Japanese culture. “Teien No Taiko” or “Drums of the Garden” is a group at the garden.
FrUiTCaKeS | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU
Dec 14, 2024 · ***Unfortunately, due to cast illness, Polo Area Community Theatre is cancelling our first weekend of performances for FrUiTCaKeS. (December 6th, 7th, & 8th.) We have added additional performance for our second weekend. The full schedule of performances for next weekend are Friday December 13th at 7pm, Saturday December 14th at 2pm & 7pm, and Sunday December 15th at 2pm.
Christmas Handbell Concert: "On This Day Bells Shall Ring"
Dec 8, 2024 · ECHO Ringers Christmas/Winter Concert. Featuring sacred and popular (familiar) seasonal tunes played by our 14 ringers playing 5 octave of handbells and choir chimes. Season favorites include "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High," "Over the River and Through the Woods," "Frosty the Snowman," Angels' Carol," "White Christmas" and others.
Introduction to Programming with Python and Google Colab
Oct 12, 2024 · Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? In this program, we will introduce you to the world of computer programming, using Google Colaboratory to explore the basics of the Python language. This program is intended for beginners – no experience necessary! Laptops will be provided. Attendees will need a Google account to participate, which can be created for free.<br/><br/>Space is limited ...
Remembering Port Chicago & Cyril O. Sheppard
Oct 12, 2024 · Following two massive explosions in 1944 in Port Chicago, California, that killed 320 American sailors and injured 390 more, the US Navy branded 50 young Black sailors as mutineers for their refusal to return to the unsafe working conditions that caused the explosions. These 50 Black sailors would be known as The Port Chicago 50. They protested their unfair treatment, and were tried and ...