JoAnn Deck's art quilts are not the heirlooms family members pass down through generations, but brightly colored abstract fiber collages. "I'm not a person to work on a quilt for years. I like immediate results, to put my colors together and get the thing up on the wall," said Deck of Plainfield.
Run, don't walk, to get outside this week! Finally, the weather is warm enough to enjoy the great outdoors, and all kinds of new things are happening, too. It's time to decorate, exercise and get moving.
• Habitat organization frames Jolietans dreamsRun, don't walk, to get outside this week! Finally, the weather is warm enough to enjoy the great outdoors, and all kinds of new things are happening, too. It's time to decorate, exercise and get moving.
May 17
Joliet Public Library's most requested books are:About the artist
May 15-17
Lockport Gallery quilts
The award-winning Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, led by music director Carmon DeLeone, gears up for its 30th anniversary season finale concerts featuring the return engagement of cello virtuoso Zuill Bailey.
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America's "The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights" will roll into the Rialto Square Theatre on Aug. 19 and 20 for three performances. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. May 19 and are priced between $15.50 and $48.50 per person.• Gotta Do It
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