Wish Upon A Star Foundation Easter Parade!
Palm Sunday, March 28th at 2pm
Downtown Joliet, on Chicago St.
 Don't miss out on these fun
activities
before the Parade!
Hot Dog Lunch sponsored by
Wish Upon A Star Foundation
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
11am until 1:30 pm
Inside the Rialto Square Theatre
Hot dog, chips, cookie & Pop $3.00
Free SHREK Movie Inside at
The Rialto Square Theatre
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
12:30 pm
 Special Easter Crafts for kids at
the Joliet Public Library
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
1-4 pm
Joliet Public Library will be open from 1-4 pm
and will offer special Easter Crafts for kids to do.
Easter Crafts & Projects at
The
Joliet Historical Museum
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
12:00 noon until 5:00 pm
The Joliet Historical Museum will offer an arts and crafts
project, free candy bars
and a discounted admission of $3.00 per person.
Easter Parade Brunch at
The historic Renaissance Center
 SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
Adults $12.95 - Children $9.95 (12 and younger)
Open to the Public 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Reservations Recommended
Featuring:
Chef Bill Siska’s Cream of Chicken Rice
Scrambled Eggs with American cheese
Bacon and Sausage
Waffles with assorted syrups
Biscuits and Gravy
Hash Brown Potatoes
Homemade Fried Chicken
Baked Mosta with red sauce
Whipped Potatoes with gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Tossed Salad with assorted dressings
Seven Layer Salads
Assorted Rolls with flavored butters
Delectable Desserts
 Smiles with the Easter Bunny Bring Your Camera!
214 North Ottawa Street • Joliet, IL
The Easter Bunny is coming
to Gji’s Sweet Shoppe
March 28th, and April 3rd 2010
Bunny Baskets and pictures both dates
Free Easter Egg Hunt with Jammer
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010
Jammer’s having an Easter Egg Hunt at Silver Cross Field! Come and join him for tons of eggs filled with great JackHammer offers, toys & candy!
 Where: Silver Cross Field - Please enter through the front gates and go down the third base side and enter at the end of the last seating section
Time: Gates open at 11:00 am - Hunt starts at 11:30 sharp!
How it works: The outfield will be divided into sections based on age, 4 sections total, so the little kids will be with the little kids and the big kids will be with the big kids! When the eggs are gone they’re gone.
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Downtown Dining Week
View participating restaurants.
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The Rialto Square Theatre
Organ Extravaganza XIV - America- A Musical Celebration
Saturday, April 24
Tickets: AA, A, B, C $30 7:00PM
 Join our All-Star Cast of keyboard artists as we salute the music that makes America so great. Jelani Eddington, Chris Elliott, Clark Wilson and Chris Gorsuch will be your musical guides through an evening of popular standards, patriotic themes, marches, Broadway & Hollywood favorites. As a special treat Joliet’s American Legion Band will provide the musical accompaniment as only this award winning ensemble can. This 14th edition of Organ Extravaganza promises musical fireworks and of course features the Rialto’s Barton Grand Theatre Pipe Organ in a celebration that will have the audience on its feet and cheering. This is a show for the entire family, so bring the kids and grand kids and let them experience the sound and sights of our American Musical Salute.
Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!
Sunday, May 2 at 3pm & 6pm
Monday, May 3 at 7pm
Tickets: AAA $48; AA $35; A $25; B $19; C $15
 Seating locations are slightly different than standard seating map
From the producers of Dora Live and Backyardigans Live, comes a brand new show! Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever – STORYTIME LIVE! Come play along with your favorite preschool pals live on stage. Leap into Fairytale Land with “Dora the Explorer,” journey through Filthingham with “The Backyardigans,” hop into Wonderland with “Wonder Pets!,” and join the Monkey King’s celebration with “Ni Hao, Kai-lan.” Hosted by Moose and Zee, Nickelodeon’s musical adventure, STORYTIME LIVE features four of the top-rated preschool shows on television today and is sure to be the hit live show you and your family have been waiting for!
The Lettermen
Saturday, May 8 at 8:00PM
Tickets: AAA $50; AA $42; A, B, C $32
 THE LETTERMEN Starring Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Mark Preston.
Twenty million records and seven thousand concerts ago, The Lettermen began in lettered sweaters in 1961 with their first hit single “The Way You Look Tonight.” With over $100 million in record sales, these famed entertainers have swept the country with Grammy nominations and chart-topping hits! They've had hit after hit, including "When I Fall in Love,” "Theme From A Summer Place,” "Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” "Hurt So Bad,” "Shangri-La" and "Goin Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You," as well as over fifty albums filled with that special Lettermen harmony. Take a romantic trip down Memory Lane with The Lettermen.
Rialto’s Autograph Row
Online Auction featuring autographed memorabilia from your favorite Rialto performers. Bid now to own one-of-kind memorabilia autographed by your favorite Rialto Performer! Every year the artists that grace our stage lend a hand to keeping the arts alive and well in Joliet by autographing memorabilia for their greatest fans. This is your chance to own one of these precious keepsakes while supporting a terrific cause.
Go to www.rialtosquare.com and click on the link for Autograph Row
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The Department
 $49.95 Dinner for Two
at The Department!
It even includes a bottle of wine! Valid Mon. – Fri.
Learn more.
Wednesday ½ off dinner menu and
bottles of wine menu.
Check out the menu online at www.thedepartmentjoliet.com
Thursday After Work Parties
$5 martinis and free appetizer at the bar from 5-7p.m.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!
Celebrate the warmer weather
by having lunch or dinner outside on our 2nd story outdoor deck!
Now taking graduation dinner reservations.
Celebrate your student’s graduation dinner at The Department and receive 10% off your entire bill! Just show their valid high school I.D.
Don’t miss our Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 9th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Prime rib, turkey breast & gravy, pork loin, home-style hashbrowns, bacon, sausage links, scrambled eggs, French toast, fresh fruit, donuts, muffins and much more! Make your reservations today and enjoy brunch outside 815-714-2280. $21.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids (kids 2 and under are FREE).
Private banquet room available!
Call Mandie to book this beautiful room today 815-714-2280.
Join us for Secretary’s Day April 21st
Treat your secretary extra special this year and take her to The Department for lunch
Easter Parade
The Department will be open for lunch and dinner during the Easter Parade in
downtown Joliet.
The Department
205 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60432
815-714-2280
www.thedepartmentjoliet.com
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Chicago St. Pub Live Entertainment
 April 2010
4/01/10 John Condron Acoustic Happy Hour 6pm
4/02/10 Nathan Bick Lynn w/ Steve Haberichter
4/03/10 OD Joe
4/08/10 Brendan Loughrey Acoustic Happy Hour 6pm
4/09/10 Old Shoe
4/10/10 The Righteous Hillbillies 9:30PM
4/15/10 Open Mic Night
4/17/10 The Project
4/22/10 Matt Yeager Acoustic Happy Hour 6pm
4/23/10 Miles Nielsen
4/24/10 Vagina Monologues Details TBA
HILLBILLY MONDAYS
Every Monday night join Kev & Brent of the Righteous
Hillbillies for a FREE acoustic set... 9pm-10:30
$2 cans of Old Style, PBR, Busch & Busch lite
Try our new Righteous Hillbilly Samich!
Chicago St. Pub
75 N. Chicago St.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-727-7171
www.chicagost.com
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Joliet Historical Museum
Spring Break Won’t Break the Bank
Sunday, March 28, 2010 / Noon-5:00 p.m.
Visit the Museum on Sunday, March 28 - all admissions are only $3.00. Be sure to stop in our Resource and Discovery Room for free spring-themed crafts and activities.
 Oz and Ends: An Oz-sessed Collection by Walter Krueger
Special Exhibition Gallery, Joliet Area Historical Museum
April 13 through May 23
This special exhibit features more than 100 items from private collector Walter Krueger, who has collected Oz memorabilia for 23 years. Krueger’s display includes Judy Garland and Scarecrow composition dolls produced when the movie debuted in 1939, the 1922 Parker Brothers Wonderful Game of Oz, signed ruby slipper replicas and much more. This exhibit is included in the general admission fee.
 Folk Music for Little Folks
April 24, 2010 / 2:00 p.m.
Introduce your youth to music and history with this interactive folk music program. Musician Chris Vallillo will have your children singing and dancing with this program that is fun for all children, and designed to fulfill badge work for both Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. $10 per adult, $12 per child/scout (craft materials included). Advance registration and payment required; phone 815-723-5201, ext. 235. Limited to 200 participants—register early!
Sweet Senior Tuesday
May 4, 2010
Round up your friends and family and head to the Museum for our Sweet Senior Tuesdays! Admission is free on the first Tuesday each month, May through August, between 10:00 a.m. - noon for Seniors 55+. Tour the galleries, meet new people, and receive a 10% discount on items in the gift shop (members & non-members, certain restrictions apply). Visit www.jolietmuseum.org for additional Sweet Senior Tuesday dates.
Mother’s Day at the Museum
May 9, 2010 / Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your mom to the Museum on Mother’s Day and her admission is FREE! Don’t forget the Gift Shop for great gift ideas. A Museum membership is the gift that gives all year long. Mom will enjoy the Oz and Ends Wizard of Oz exhibit.
Five Bridges Folk Series
Begins May 13, 2010 • Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Every second Thursday, May through September
Live performances featured on the Museum’s unique rooftop terrace (or Caterpillar Auditorium, if there’s rain). Doors open at 7 p.m., performers take the stage at 8 p.m. Beer, wine, coffee, and soft drinks will be available. For information, phone Kim Shehorn, 815-723-5201 ext. 235. Performers will be posted as contracts are finalized--visit often: www.jolietmuseum.org.
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Joliet Public Library
The library will be closed Good Friday, April 2 and Easter Sunday, April 4.
Job hunting? Need to increase your computer skills? Searching for educational opportunities?
Joliet Public Library has the resources to help you. We are also an
Illinois workNet partner site.
Children’s Programs:
Pre-School Story times - Tuesdays, 10:30 am, 1 pm and 6:30 pm (in Spanish), Wednesdays, 10:30 am, Main Library. Stories and crafts for preschoolers accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Toddler Story times - Thursdays, 9:45 am, Main Library. Stories, songs & simple crafts for toddlers; caregivers must attend with child. No registration required.
Curious Little Monkeys Play Group - Thursdays, 10:15 am, Main Library. Age’s Birth-36 months. This parent-child play experience combines elements of our traditional Lap sit with an additional 1/2-hour of theme-related free play experiences. No registration required.
Star Wars Day – Saturday, April 10, 1:30 pm, Main Library. Grades 3-8. Meet some of your favorite Star Wars characters. Registration required.
Grade School Game Day – Thursday, April 15, 4 pm, Grades 3-5. Drop in and have fun playing Wii video games with your friends. No registration required.
Where the Wild Things Are – Sunday, April 18, 2 pm, Main Library. All grades. Join us for a wild rumpus with games, crafts, and other fun activities. No registration required.
Earth Day Book Exchange – Thursday, April 22, 4 pm, Main Library. All grades. Bring in your books between April 15 and 21 to receive coupons you can redeem on April 22. No registration required.
For more information on any youth program, please call 815/740-2662 or log onto www.joliet.lib.il.us/kids.
Teen Programs:
Power Up – Tuesday, April 13, 4 pm, Main Library. Grades 6-12. Come in and play Wii or board games. Some titles available are Super Smash Brother Brawl, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Mario Cart, Killer Bunnies, and Apples to Apples. No registration required.
Teen Advisory Group – Tuesday, April 20, 4 pm, Main Library. Grades 7-12. If you need community service hours for school, this is the perfect opportunity. No registration required.
Project Next Generation – Monday and Wednesdays March 1 – April 21, 4 pm.
Main Library. Grades 6-10. An after school club that teaches technology, such as video filming and editing. Registration required.
For more information on Teen programs, please call 815/740-2662.
Adult Programs:
Resume Webinar - Wednesday, April 14, 3pm, Main Library. This hour long workshop will focus on writing a powerful profile and skills summary, leveraging education and internships, and transforming a list of job tasks into powerful success stories. No registration required!
Computer Basics Class (Spanish) - Wednesday, April 7, 10 am, Main Library. For more information or to sign up, please call 815-740-2662. Registration required.
Adult Computer Basics Class - Friday, April 9, 9:15am, Main Library. Learn basic operations in Microsoft Word, as well as parts of the computer. For more information or to sign up, please call 815-740-2666, ext.1050. Registration required.
Joliet Reads Book Discussion - Saturday, April 24, 11 am, Main Library. We will have a discussion on Forgotten Garden by Katie Morton. No registration required!
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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
 April 16-18 & 23-25
"The Curious Savage," by the Joliet Drama Guild, is a truly fun-loving romp, this one’s sure to have you still chuckling out the door and all the way home! Mrs. Ethel Savage wants to use her late husband’s millions to make the dreams of average people come true, while outsmarting her greedy grown stepchildren with the help of a few oddball “guests.” Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:00 pm. Tickets $10, $9 students & seniors. Group discounts. www.jolietdramaguild.org (815-722-1001).
 April 20 & 21
"What The Butler Saw," a zany farce is the second production by Studio J, a series of plays presented by the Joliet Drama Guild that push the limits of what is normally done by community theatre. A young woman applies for a secretarial position at a psychiatric clinic, where the doctor’s wife is blackmailed by a hotel page boy and an inspector believes all goings-on at the clinic have all the elements of a lurid bestseller. Shows Tuesday, April 20 and Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:00pm. Tickets $8. www.jolietdramaguild.org (815-722-1001).
 April 30, May 1 & 2
The 6th annual Joliet Kiwanis Variety Show “Faces – Past, Present & Future” is coming your way! With the look and feel of a hit 70’s show, you’ll have a laugh-in throughout the show filled with singing, dancing and comedy for the whole family. Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children, age 5 and under free, and are available through Kiwanis members and the Park (815-724-3760).
 Now-June 21
Does your child light up with the thought of being on stage? Registration is open for the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park's “Summertime On-Stage" children's drama camp June 21-July 18. All levels of interest welcome. Classes held on the indoor theatre stage to prepare a full-fledge musical. Shows July 17 and 18 (12:00 noon & 3:00 pm). Ages 5-11 meet 12:00 noon-2:00 pm ($140). Ages 11-18 meet 9:00 am - 2:00 pm ($210). Courtesy of the Park, siblings receive a 50% discount! Registration form available online: www.bicentennialpark.org or through office (815-724-3760).
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
www.bicentennialpark.org
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Harrah's Joliet
 Bring Your Friends. Bring Your Family!
Now welcoming all ages for dining at Harrah’s Joliet.
Children’s menus are available upon request at Mosaic and one child 5 and under eats free with one cash paying adult at Union Station Buffet.
Must be 21 or older to gamble or enter casino. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. © 2010, Harrah’s License Company, LLC.
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