Anime Central 2023 – Images & Notes

Anime Central (ACEN) 2023Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterRosemont, Illinois, 60018Friday, May 19, 2023 through Sunday, May 21, 2023 The 2023 iteration of Anime Central continued a solid introduction to all things Japan for those visiting this Midwest entertainment convention. Those seeking new trends from cinema to sound to literature to ... Read more

2023 Art & Design Senior Thesis Exhibition

2023 Art & Design Thesis ExhibitionOpening reception, Friday, April 28, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.University of St. Francis Art Gallery25 East Van Buren StreetJoliet, Illinois, 60432Thesis candidates: Ayla S. Gilmer, Liliana Gomez, David Kalter, Nicholas Munafo, E.L. Porter, and Corinn Posteluk. Video editing and production Liliana Gomez.The ... Read more

Scotty McCreery – Audience requests “Five More Minutes”

Scotty McCreeryCatie OffermanJanuary 27, 2023 @ 8 p.m.Rialto Square Theatre102 N. Chicago StreetJoliet, IL 60432 Excitement was buzzing in the air as fans lined up outside of the Rialto Square Theatre waiting to enter for Scotty McCreery’s show. The sold-out crowd began to settle as opener Catie Offerman took the stage to ... Read more

Cody Johnson Brings Cowboy Country to Hoffman Estates

Cody Johnson, Randall King, and Randy HouserNovember 11, 2022NOW Arena5333 Prairie Stone ParkwayHoffman Estates, IL 60192 Cody Johnson brought his Cowboy Country music to the NOW arena in Hoffman Estates, IL on Friday, November 11th. With a sold-out show of over 10,000 fans, the arena was packed from start to ... Read more

2022 Art & Design Alumni Exhibit

Alumni ExhibitionUSF Art Gallery25 E. Van BurenJoliet, Illinois, 60432August 25, 2022 through September 29, 2022Public reception: August 25, 2022, 6p.m. - 8 p.m.This exhibition examines work by USF graduates dating back to the 1970s. Included here is a range of artworks using a variety of media (digital arts, drawing, ... Read more

Travis Tritt – It’s a Great Day to be Alive

Travis TrittRialto Square TheatreJoliet, Illinois, 60432August 21, 2022After a long pause from summer vacation, I am finally back into photographing concerts! On August 21st, I received the opportunity to photograph Travis Tritt at the Rialto Square Theatre. I have been a fan of Travis Tritt for a while, so ... Read more

Blues Legend Buddy Guy Brings Down the House at the Rialto

Buddy Guy at the Rialto Square TheatreSaturday, February 26, 2022 @ 7:30 p.m.102 N. Chicago StreetJoliet, IL 60432 Buddy Guy performing at the Rialto Square Theatre, February 26, 2022 The Rialto Theatre welcomed blues legend Buddy Guy to the stage on Saturday, February 26th. I was very honored to have been ... Read more

2022 High School Art & Design Scholarship Exhibition

University of St. Francis Art Gallery25 E. Van Buren StreetJoliet, IL 60432Dates: January 5, 2022 through January 30, 2022 Over 170 works from participating Illinois High Schools. The exhibition included works on paper (drawings, paintings, prints), graphic design, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and photography. AN open house with reception and awards ... Read more

Jeff Jaskowiak: Jasko’ Filisko & Ortega: Friendship

Jeff Jaskowiak has been making music for a very long time. This winter, he released the album "Jasko’ Filisko & Ortega: Friendship". Built around a range of long standing sonic styles (acoustic rhythm, freeform jazz, etc.) the album is a fresh and inspiring light in this time of Covid. ... Read more

Dwight Yoakam @ the Rialto Square Theater

Tennessee Jet and Dwight YoakamSunday, August 22, 2021The Rialto Square Theatre102 N Chicago StreetJoliet, Illinois, 60432 After 533 days of no live music acts or performance, the Rialto Theater reopened for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic this past Sunday. A highly energised large crowd ... Read more
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