Beloit News

Beloit Art Center sets December exhibits

By Clint Wolf A gallery reception will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and a gallery talk featuring the artists will take place at 6 p.m. In the Sveum Gallery, artwork by Helen Klebesadel, will be on display. Born and raised in rural Wisconsin, Klebesadel's...

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Grand Lighted Parade kicks off the holiday season in Beloit

By Clint Wolf   Calvin Martin brought his daughter, his grandson and their friends to downtown Beloit Friday to enjoy some treats and the sparkling splendor of the Downtown Beloit Association Grand Lighted Parade. "We came down to see Santa and the parade,”...

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Plenty of holiday activities this weekend

Anyone who is not yet in the Christmas spirit should check out a few of the activities being offered this weekend. There are plenty of holiday offerings to enjoy in the area. Here are some of the events planned.   Rockton Christmas Walk Activities in Rockton kick...

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BIFF Year Round to kick off Dec. 4

BELOIT — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will launch its new season of BIFF Year Round on Thursday, Dec. 4 with a new format and a new location.   The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the Capital Room at IronTek, 635 Third St.   This...

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Letters to Santa offered in Beloit

BELOIT — The Beloit Parks & Recreation Department, Downtown Beloit Association, and Beloit Public Library are inviting the community to write letters to Santa this holiday season.   Santa’s elves will collect the letters from Santa’s mailboxes that will be...

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Grand Lighted Parade to kick off holiday

By: Clint Wolf.   BELOIT – There will be songs, sparkle and shining lights as the Downtown Beloit  Association kicks off its 33rd Annual Grand Lighted Parade on Friday, Nov. 28.    The parade, featuring dozens of lighted floats and parade entries, will move...

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City of Beloit to hold 33rd annual holiday parade

  By: Jason Near   BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - This holiday season, the City of Beloit will hold its annual parade with lots of activities for the community to enjoy.   Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, the Grand Lighted Holiday Parade returns to downtown...

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Water colors, oil paintings featured at Beloit Art Center

By: Clint Wolf   BELOIT - The Madison Water Color Society will be featured in the Sveum Gallery during the month of November at the Beloit Art Center at 520 E. Grand Ave.    The First Friday Gallery Reception for the new exhibits at the Beloit Art Center...

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Winter Crafters & Farmers Market opens for season

By Clint Wolf   BELOIT - Just because the Downtown Beloit Association outdoor Farmers Market ended for the season, doesn't mean shoppers will be deprived of fresh produce and baked goods. Caylei Wright of The Wright Way Farm, was selling a variety of organically...

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