BIFF showing gangster noir film Wednesday

Another installment of the Beloit International Film Festival’s Year Round series takes place at the downtown Beloit Association (Wednesday) night.   Executive Director Greg Gerard says (Wednesday’s) show is “Scarpedicemente”, which is a dark comedy that tells the tale of a delusional gangster who feels to Las Vegas with his wife to celebrate their one Read more…

Craft Creation abound at area winter markets

Rachel Brands Staff Writer. Oct. 25, 2023   Two upcoming local events are the Winter Crafter and Farmers’ Market in Beloit and the St. Paul’s Lutheran School 12th Annual Holiday Craft Show in Janesville. Winter Crafter and Farmers’ Market The Winter Crafter and Farmers’ Market is an indoor extension of the year-round farmer’s market in Read more…

Your 2023/24 Winter Getaway Guide

October 20, 2023 / Magazine, Sponsored, Travel Beloit Just a little over an hour southwest of Milwaukee, Beloit is a delightful stop for holiday fun. The grand holiday parade on the night of Nov. 24 marks the start of the season, with free hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus, decorative floats that light up the streets Read more…

Beloit Art Center October exhibits set

Beloit Daily News Staff. Oct 3, 2023 BELOIT — The art works of Gary and Joan Bredendick, and of Amy Rundle will be featured in the month of October at the Beloit Art Center, 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit.   A First Friday Reception launching the exhibits will be held from 5 — Read more…

Music, pretzels and Hammerschlagen draw crowds to Beloit’s Oktoberfest

Clint Wolf Senior Reporter. Sep 25, 2023 BELOIT — People were dancing to the polka music and yodeling talents of the Zweifel Brothers Band, while others were enjoying Bavarian-style pretzels and conversation with neighbors on Saturday. Crowds gathered on State Street for the 9th Annual Downtown Beloit Association Oktoberfest, which had people dancing in the Read more…