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Joliet is a city rich in arts and entertainment, with murals and mosaics decking the town and depicting the city’s history and heritage, and the historic Rialto Square Theatre bringing in the hottest new shows to the area. There’s drama and exhibitions for every taste, so take in a show or stroll the streets and soak up the charm of Joliet’s arts.

Ainsworth Photography
and Gallery

721 Taylor Street, Joliet
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815/726-1840
Skilled photographic studio and galleria displaying various local and regional artists year round.

 

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W. Jefferson at Bluff Street, Joliet
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815/724-3760
www.bicentennialpark.org
This downtown picturesque park features many attractions, including fountain, river walk, history markers, murals, pavilion, band shell, indoor theatre and meeting rooms. The park hosts numerous festivals, concerts, plays, drama classes, meetings and private rentals.

 

Cinemark Movies 8
3101 Hennepin Drive, Joliet
815/436-1455

 

Friends of Community Public Art
310 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
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815/722-4140
www.fcpaonline.org
Offering scheduled tours of the FCPA murals and mosaic sculpture studios. See art being made by professional local artists and learn the details of their work.

 

Forge Gallery
310 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/722-4140
www.fcpaonline.org
Visit the FCPA’s Forge Gallery to learn the inside story on the community public art through its permanent museum display. Purchase FCPA items such as calendars, mugs, coasters, post cards and totes.

 

Gallery 7

Gallery 7
Fine Art Gallery
116 N. Chicago Street, Suite 102, Joliet
(Next to the historic Rialto Theater)
815/726-1840
www.galleryseven.net
Featuring a large and varied
collection of framed and ready-to-frame
fine art photography as well as handmade jewelry, fiber art, cards, and other gift items priced for all budgets.
Gallery 7, a co-op of nine local artists, will be host to several engaging events this year which are all open to the public.
Monday-Friday  11am – 2pm.

 

 

Joliet Community Public Art Tours
310 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/722-4140
www.fcpaonline.org
Tour the 125 beautiful murals, mosaics and sculptures throughout the Joliet parks, schools, and street corners. Learn about local history and wild life while viewing exciting visual art. Fifty six artworks are located in the Joliet City Center. Tours are available by appointment.

 

Joliet Drama Guild
201 West Jefferson Street, Joliet
815/722-1001
www.jolietdramaguild.org
The Joliet Drama Guild has been entertaining audiences for over 73 years. This all volunteer group performs five quality productions a year at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre.

 

Movies 10
2601 Plainfield Road, Joliet
815/439-6728

 

Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
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815/726-7171
815/726-6600 Box Office
www.rialtosquare.com
The Rialto Square Theatre has long attracted celebrity headliners to their stage. Offering concerts, comedy, Broadway, dance and theatre, the
Rialto ensures you can always find
the entertainment you are looking
for. Visit our web site for complete entertainment listings.

 

Von Heindecke’s Chicago Festival & Ballet
3039 Theodore Street, Joliet
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815/577-7011