McHenry County Calendar of Events July 29 -August 3

Friday, July 29 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 3 p.m.

Salvation Army Back to School Assistance Program (Applications being accepted)  

Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 290 West Crystal Lake Ave.,

Crystal Lake, IL Phone: 815-455-2769

All applications for McHenry County will be accepted in Crystal Lake. Backpacks will be distributed at the time of application. To qualify for assistance, you must bring the following: one form of verification of residency in McHenry County (such as a driver’s license, utility bill or lease contract), proof of monthly income (pay stub, social security or child support statements), social security cards or birth certificates for all dependent children K – 12.

Friday, July 29 — 8 – 10 p.m.

Comedian Louie Anderson

Cost: Members start @ $21.70 & Non-members start @ $31

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org

Two-time Emmy award winner Louie Anderson is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics and was named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” You can see Louie in his recent appearance in the Louie CK and Zach Galifianakis’ new FX show BASKETS.

Saturday, July 30 — 9 a.m.  – 2 p.m.

Salvation Army Back to School Assistance Program (Applications being accepted)  

Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 290 West Crystal Lake Ave.

Crystal Lake, IL Phone: 815-455-2769

All applications for McHenry County will be accepted in Crystal Lake. Backpacks will be distributed at the time of application. To qualify for assistance, you must bring the following: one form of verification of residency in McHenry County (such as a driver’s license, utility bill or lease contract), proof of monthly income (pay stub, social security or child support statements), social security cards or birth certificates for all dependent children K – 12.

Saturday, July 30 — 3 – 6 p.m.

“[title of show] – Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, Book by Hunter Bell, Directed by Regina Bell-Daniels and Produced by the Williams Street Repertory          

Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Cost: Starts at $32.50 Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org

Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on the eighty-eights. With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival’s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. [title of show]—taken from the space on the festival’s application form, which asks for the [title of show]—follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration. The musical received a Tony Award®.

Saturday, July 30 — 8 – 11 p.m.

“Art” a Comedy of Artistic Proportions presented by the Williams Street Repertory

 Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Cost: $32.50 – $38.50 Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org    

“ART” written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Michele Vazquez. A COMEDY OF ARTISTIC PROPORTIONS. Marc, Serge, & Yvan are long-time friends. But, when Serge drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends’ surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations that threaten their friendship. This intelligent, rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship in the face of…the ridiculous. Part of WSR TheatreFEST.

Sunday, July 31 — 3 – 6 p.m.

“Art” a Comedy of Artistic Proportions presented by the Williams Street Repertory

 Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Cost: $32.50 – $38.50 Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org    

“ART” written by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Michele Vazquez. A COMEDY OF ARTISTIC PROPORTIONS. Marc, Serge, & Yvan are long-time friends. But, when Serge drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends’ surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations that threaten their friendship. This intelligent, rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship in the face of…the ridiculous. Part of WSR TheatreFEST.

Monday, August 1 — 5 – 9 p.m.

Green Street Cruise Night

Corner of Green Street and Route 120

Green Street Municipal lot in downtown McHenry, IL

Phone: 815-728-0404 Website: www.anpac.com

Green Street Cruise Night is the largest and longest cruise night in McHenry County! Hundreds of classic and show-quality vehicles cruise into downtown McHenry on Monday Nights. FREE vehicle registration and for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Tropical Chill ice cream truck. Green Street businesses including BuddyZ and Gambler offer Monday Night specials for Cruise Night attendees. PleasFrFree vehicle registration and admission for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and the Tropical Chill Ice Cream truck.

Monday, August 1 — 6 – 8 p.m.

SOHO Meeting (Small Office Home Office) FREE

McHenry Chamber Office, 1257 N. Green Street, McHenry, IL

Phone: Brent – 847-986-9527 & Suszan – 815-302-1334

Website: www.facebook.com/maccsoho

SOHO meets the first Monday of each month. The Chamber’s support group for Small Office Home Office helps small business owners become the best entrepreneurs they can be through sharing marketing ideas, financial skills, and day-to-day frustrations. The group is co-chaired by Brent Allan, Marketing 2.0 and Suszan Worzala, Legal Shield.

Tuesday, August 2 — 5 – 7 p.m.

Social Media Bootcamp (4 week course) Cost: $199 for 4 week course

Think Big Go Local Inc.’s Training Facility, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL

Phone: 877-799-4256 Website: www.thinkbiggolocal.com

Let the experts at Think Big Go Local Inc. teach you the tips and tricks of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+ and more! They will start with the basics and work their way through the following: Why do you need to be on social networks? Which networks are the right fit for your business? Set-up and optimization. Developing content. Posting schedules. Engaging your audience. Hashtags. Advertising. Cross promoting and much, much more!

Tuesday, August 2 — 5 – 7 p.m.

McHenry Chamber Mixer

McHenry Savings Bank, 353 Bank Drive, McHenry, IL

Phone: 815-385-4300 Website: www.mchenrychamber.com

Great networking opportunities. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Tuesday, August 2 — 7 p.m.

Landmark Commission

McHenry City Hall/McHenry Municipal Center, Alderman’s Conference Room

333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-363-2100 Website: www.mchenryil.govoffice3.com/landmark

The Landmark Commission meets monthly, the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to the public. The mission of the City of McHenry Landmark Commission is to encourage preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptation of structures, landscapes and areas representing the city’s heritage for the present and future citizens of McHenry through on-going activities in education, technology, special events, surveys, interviews and recognition.

Tuesday, August 2 — 3 – 4 p.m.

Story time with the Senator!

McHenry Public Library, Rooms 135 & 136

809 North Front Street (Rt. 31), McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 815-385-0036 Website: www.mchenrylibrary.org

Join Senator and McHenry resident, Pam Althoff, as she reads “Grace for President” by Kelly DiPucchio and talks to the kids about the voting process!

Wednesday, August 3 — 5 – 6 p.m.

Discover PM

McHenry Chamber Office, 1257 North Green Street, McHenry, IL

Phone: 815-385-4300 Website: www.mchenrychamber.com

This meeting is designed for new or prospective businesses members. Learn how the McHenry Chamber can help your business grow.