Promoting tourism in Northwest Illinois. Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties.
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- Corky Siegel Concert
The Next Picture Show
Sunday, September 6 at 2:00pm - Ashton Summer Celebration
City of Ashton, Illinois
Saturday, June 13 at 7:00am
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois It's a beautiful day for a drive. Head out on route 2 and stop in Oregon, IL. Check out their website.
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois LAST CALL TO REACH THE 187,500 VISITORS WHO VISIT THE BLACKHAWK WATERWAYS REGION IN 2010! The last call for reserving space for your bus. ad in the 2010 BWCVB Visitor Guide is 11/10/09. 75,000 copies of this four-color guide will be distributed to visitors starting in January 2010. Call or email TDG Communications before Wed., 11/11 to reserve space! nyla@tdgcommunications.com P: 605-722-7111, F: 605-722-7112
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois On Fri., 11/6, The Crystal Cork Art Quarterly will present its sixth quarterly show, “Her World,” featuring watercolor paintings by Illinois Watercolor Society Signature member Judy Dixon. The Crystal Cork is located at 219 E. 1st St. in Dixon. Reception is 6 pm - 8 pm.
Source: www.saukvalley.com
The Crystal Cork Art Quarterly will present its sixth quarterly show, “Her World,” featuring watercolor paintings by Illinois Watercolor Society Signature member Judy Dixon.
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Last day for SEED PICKING at Nachusa Grasslands on Sat., 11/7 at noon. Preserve tour at 2 p.m. Nachusa Grasslands consists of 2800 acres of prairie remnants, restorations, and reconstructions. It's located in Ogle County between Oregon, Dixon, & Franklin Grove. Visit this great place!
Source: www.nachusagrasslands.org
Located between Oregon, Dixon and Franklin Grove, IL remnant prairie knobs were protected from the plow by an unfarmable overlay of St. Peter Sandstone. Starting in 1986 with the purchase of 250 acres, ...
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Vince Carney Community Theatre of Rochelle will be performing their fall show, “Legends” on November 6-8 and 13-14 at the James Paddock Hall (formerly Independence Hall) in the Hickory Grove Civic Center, 1127 North 7th Street, Rochelle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8pm. See below for more info!
Source: www.vcctrochelle.org
Show synopsis: When a young ambitious Broadway producer attempts to stage his dream play, he needs names to bring in the crowds. He turns to two film legends to play the lead roles. Unfortunately they hate each other. ...
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Dixon's Lincoln Highway gazebo is complete and Sterling's will soon be done.
Source: www.discoverdixon.org
Another Lincoln Highway is completed!
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Shaw is one of the oldest family-owned newspaper groups in the country. Our area has been represented in their papers for many generations. Click to see the Shaw family featured in a video by Nightly Business Report.
Source: www.pbs.org
Shaw Newspapers' 158 year history is featured in this video.
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Selmi's Pumpkin Patch- it's their last day wagon load sale- anyone needing pumpkins only $15 to fill a wagon! Last night for the Haunted House too- the Jaycee's here were voted the best JayCee Haunted House in Illinois last year. It just gets better! Check out all the activities on Rock Falls page.
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Does black & white photography make your knees weak? Well then, come to The Next Picture Show next Friday in Dixon, IL to see the 5th annual "Shades of Grey" B/W photography show.
Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 6 @ 6pm
Location:The Next Picture Show
Time:6:00PM Friday, November 6th
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois
Sitting on the Rock River just upstream from the scenic town of Oregon Illinois sits Maxson Restaurant & Riverboat and the Paddle Wheel Inn. View full size image at http://www.flickr.com/photos/affinityav/
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Attention popcorn lovers. Go to 78 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon - between Sauk Valley Cleaners and the Alley Loop - a very short walk from the new Riverfront. Homemade caramel & cheese corn and much more. Spread the word!
Source: www.saukvalley.com
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Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Remember when we mentioned the canoeing and kayaking on the Waukarusa River in Mt. Carroll? Well here is a great video on an early spring ride down the same waterway...also known as Carroll Creek.
Source: www.youtube.com
Small creek featured on our DVD, River Trails of Northern Illinois. www.morrallriverfilms.com
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Do you have a business (tourism or otherwise)? Are you using social networking yet? Don't think it's important? Well...it's almost 2010 and it's the fastest growing form of advertising. Sign up for this workshop today. In our region, it will be held in Dixon at 8 a.m. - Noon at the Quality Inn & Suites on Oct. 29.
2 Sessions, 2 Days, 2 Towns
Location:Dixon Quality Inn & Suites (Masters Room)
Time:8:00AM Thursday, October 29th
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois ATTENTION Holiday Shoppers! A NEW floral design shop is open in Dixon. It's located on 732 N. Galena Ave. They have an open house coming up on November 6 from 5pm to 9pm. Welcome them to our region!
Source: www.weedsdesigns.com
Weeds - Dixon, IL. Florals ~ Design ~ Decor'. Florist
Blackhawk Waterways Tourism in Northwest Illinois Just in case you are traveling in our tourism area, keep a cautious eye out for our young trick-or-treaters!
Source: www.saukvalley.com
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