April 1
Baby Wants Candy
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3365
www.stfrancis.edu
Baby Wants Candy, the world's premier musical improvisation ensemble, is in its remarkable 10th year of performances. The audience shouts out a title of a musical that has never been performed before. The first title the group hears becomes the title and the theme for the 60-minute musical BWC creates on the spot. 9:30pm Free Admission

April 4 - 6 & April 11 - 13
“Barefoot In The Park” by Joliet Drama Guild
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, Joliet
815/724-3760 (Park)
815/722-1001 (JDG)
www.jolietdramaguild.org
Joliet Drama Guild continues their 75th season with Neil Simon’s Broadway hit. A newlywed couple living in New York, discover life in the big city, strange neighbors and much about themselves they didn’t know before tying the knot. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm, Sundays 2pm. Tickets $10 (adults) and $9 (students, seniors) Discounts available for groups and season passes. Tickets available through JDG website.

April 6
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Studio Theater
815/740-3367
www.stfrancis.edu
Savor the magical transformation of serving girl to princess as retold in song and verse by Rodgers & Hammerstein. 2pm; Adults $10/ Alumni/students/seniors, $7

April 7
Craft Club
Joliet Public Library- Black Road Branch
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
Kids in Grades 4-8 are invited to attend this free craft session. All materials are provided but registration is required. 7pm

April 8
“Angel of Memory” Chamber Music Theater
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3363
The true story of women in a Jewish family and the significant characters
and events that enter their lives in Latin America throughout the 20th century features songs by Violetta Parra and Victor Jara and instrumental music by Latin American composer Astor Piazzolla, Viennese composers Johannes Brahms and Franz Peter Schubert and new concert music written especially for this production. 7:30pm Free Admission.

April 11
Craig Ferguson
Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/726-7171
www.rialtosquare.com
Craig Ferguson entered the world of late night comedy following a diverse and eclectic career that encompassed film, television and stage. Since taking the helm of the Late, Late Show on January 3, 2005, the show has set all-time viewer records in three consecutive sweeps. Additionally, Craig recently received his first Emmy nomination for his work on the Late, Late Show. After several on the English comedy circuit, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived ABC comedy Maybe this Time. After the show ended, ABC decided to add the talented Scotsman to the Drew Carey Show, playing Drew Carey’s boss, Nigel Wick, from 1996-2003. 7:30pm Tickets: AAA $45.00; AA, A $40.00; B $35.00; C $30.00

April 11 - 13
Civil War Living History Encampment
Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch
815/740-2660
www.joliet.lib.il.us
Union and Confederate troops will encamp the entire weekend. Troops will "set up" camp at the branch Friday evening, April 11, and “break camp” late afternoon on Sunday, April 13. Walk through the camps and ask questions about the life of a Civil War soldier. You’ll be able to see (and hear) cannon & rocket-launcher demos, military drills, visit a Civil War surgeon’s operating tent, hear music by roving Balladeers, meet both Union and Confederate troops and Generals. Local arms collector Peter Kiefert will display his extensive collection of Civil War rifles and muskets.

April 11-12
Joliet Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3367
Adults $10/ Alumni/students/seniors, $7; 7:30pm

April 12
American English
Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/726-7171
www.rialtosquare.com
American English delivers the most authentic Broadway-like production of the history of the Beatles, complete with costumes and vintage instruments from every Beatle era. The show is presented in chronological order beginning with the early years of Ed Sullivan, followed by the psychedelic Sgt. Pepper years and continues through to Abbey Road and their final roof-top concert. All the music is performed live and features many of the Beatles greatest hits! 8pm Tickets: AAA $45.00; AA, A $35.00; B, C $30.00

April 13-19
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Joliet Public Library-Both Locations
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
(Grades 4-12) Stop at either library location any day this week to “grab an internet scavenger hunt” and explore the online wilderness, using the library’s resources as your guide. This scavenger hunt can be done at the library or at home! Turn in your completed worksheet at the Youth Services Desk to claim your prize. Drop in during library hours.

April 13
Annual Tea Party: "On Broadway"
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet
815/723-5201
a.marx@jolietmuseum.org
Don’t miss our Annual Tea Party! This year’s Broadway theme promises to be a great time for all! Tickets to this celebration of the Great White Way are sold in advance.

April 17 & 18
Schola Cantorum Spring Concert
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3367
www.stfrancis.edu
Join USF’s Schola Cantorum and Chamber Singers as they sing music for the spring season. The performance will be directed by Patrick Brannon, professor of music and accompanied by Beverly M. Holt. Thursday 2 p.m. (sneak preview-free admission); Friday 7:30pm; Adults $10/ Alumni/students/seniors, $7

April 22
Earth Day Papermaking
Joliet Public Library, Downtown Joliet
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
(For Grades 2-5) Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. Learn how to take trash and make treasure in this papermaking activity honoring Earth Day. 4:30pm Registration is required.

April 23
Secretaries Day Buffet
JJC Renaissance Center, Joliet
815/280-1404
www.rencen.info
A perfect way to show the appreciation that is most certainly deserved. Award-winning dining features superior carving stations and an assortment of creative and scrumptious desserts. Complimentary Rewards Show Your Gratitude – Free hand massages, make-up application, refreshing facials, and more all prove that you recognize the value of hard work.

April 24
Books & Chocolate
Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch
815/740-2660
www.joliet.lib.il.us
Co-sponsored by the Joliet Public Library and the Will County Reading Council; Bonnie Mauer of Anderson's Bookshop- Naperville will present a program about the most interesting new books for children and teens. Chocolate fondue refreshments will be served. Free. No registration required but seating is limited. 7-8pm

April 24
Spring Student Recital
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3367
www.stfrancis.edu
Hear music students from the applied studios of Clarice Hearne, Willard Thomen, Jeff Ray (voice), Mary Beth Diab (piano), Gerik von Revutzky (oboe), Kelvin Lin (violin), Cindy Bennett (trumpet), Terry Peeples (percussion) and Jeff Jaskowiak (guitar). 7:30pm.
Free Admission

April 25
The Pantastic Four Percussion Ensemble
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3367
www.stfrancis.edu
The Pantastic Four is a contemporary steel pan combo that plays traditional island music and original instrumental songs that can best be described as Caribbean jazz, Brazilian Sambas and Afro-Cuban. 7:30pm; Adults $10/ alumni/students/seniors, $7.

April 25
DanceMania 5000
Joliet Public Library- Black Road Branch
815/740-2662
www.joliet.lib.il.us
Dance Dance Revolution, a game of skill where people dance to win, features free play and a tournament. People are free to watch or play, but we know you can't resist the beat. Free. No registration required but seating is limited. 6-8pm.

April 26
Organ Extravaganza XII
Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/726-7171
www.rialtosquare.com
The 12th Annual Rialto Pops series, featuring the Barton Grande Theatre Pipe Organ, two digital organs, concert grand piano and full orchestra announces is theme for the April 26, 2008 event. Musical Jewels will be the theme for the show, featuring well-known gems of American composers covering pop, jazz, light classical, Broadway and Hollywood. Featured artists are Jelani Eddington, Chris Gorsuch, Ken Double, Chris Elliott, Jim Rigg sand Clark Wilson, along with Joliet's own nationally award-winning American Legion Band. Audience members will enjoy hot, cool, jazzy and electrifying stylings from our artists, both solo and ensemble in the warm beauty of the elegant auditorium of the Rialto Square Theatre. 7pm Tickets: AA, A, B, C $38.00

April 27
Senior Saturday: Over the Tavern presented by the Grove Players
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Moser Performing Arts Center Auditorium
815/740-3367
www.stfrancis.edu
Come see a warm and amusing look at family values, growing up in the ‘50s and a child’s connection with religion. Enjoy a short bus ride to Downers Grove. Sign-in starts at 12:30 p.m., depart USF by 1 p.m. Alumni are welcome! $12

April 28 – May 30
Visual Arts Senior Exhibition
University of St. Francis, Joliet
815/740-3820
www.stfrancis.edu
This pinnacle event in the department of fine arts’ 2007-2008 academic year features ambitious studio contributions from graduating visual arts majors. This dynamic student exhibition is unrivaled as each year’s seniors are responsible for the layout and preparation of a 5,000-square-foot exhibition space. The 2008 thesis exhibition participants include Amanda Hamilton, Mallory Little, Ivka Markovic, Katie McLauchlin, Steve Pollard, Racette Raelyn, Victoria Strand, and Aaron Tarlini.
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday 9am-noon; Admission is Free.

April 30-May 4
Victory Spring Smackdown Baseball Tournament
Inwood Fields 3000 West Jefferson Joliet
815/254-8815

Ongoing
Time Travelers Bus Trips
Joliet Area Historical Museum
204 N. Ottawa St.,Joliet
815/723-5201 ext. 235
www.jolietmuseum.org
Between April and December, the Joliet Area Historical Museum travels to historic sites throughout Illinois on monthly bus trips. We travel by coach bus, and lunch is always included! Visit our website and see what we’re offering

Ongoing
Wednesday & Friday Themed Buffets
JJC Renaissance Center, Joliet
815/280-1404
www.rencen.info
11am-1:30pm
During the academic semesters – students prepare fantastic culinary delights in thematic menus such as Italian, French, Greek, and/or Polish, etc. Buffets include an array of incredible entrée items, salads, delicious just-baked breads, and tempting desserts. Large or small groups and walk-ins welcome! Because theme buffets are totally student-driven, detailed menus are not available in advance.

Ongoing
Friday Night Out Dinner Series
JJC Renaissance Center, Joliet
815/280-1404
www.rencen.info
Serving the Public every Friday 5:30pm-8:30pm during the spring semester. Escape menu malaise with distinct, memorable and affordable dining every Friday evening! A new and extraordinary menu is artistically crafted each week to provide an array for your appetite.