By Jacob Roushia, Feb 27, 2023 BELOIT—Some of the films showcased this weekend at the Beloit International Film Festival were pure fun, while others made a deeper impact. “Big Crow” was among the latter, audience members said. It’s a documentary about SuAnne Big Crow, whose team won a Class A girls basketball championship Read more…
By Jacob Roushia, Feb 26, 2023 BELOIT- The films showcased at the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) have already impacted audiences in a positive way. The festivities kicked off at 5 p.m. on Friday at several locations including Bagels & More, Beloit College Powerhouse, Downtown Beloit Association, Hendricks Art Center, La Casa Grande Read more…
By Jacob Roushia, Feb 26, 2023 BELOIT- The Beloit International Film Festival’s opening weekend had a higher turnout compared to last year and organizers are happy for the support. “The ticket sales have increased dramatically during the opening weekend.” said Greg Gerard, Executive Director of Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF). “I can’t tell you exact Read more…
By Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – Jan 3, 2023 BELOIT—The paintings of the Madison Watercolor Society will be featured at the Beloit Art Center in January. A First Friday Gallery Reception is set for 5—7 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Beloit Art Center, 520 E. Grand Ave. A gallery talk will be Read more…
By Jacob Roushia, Beloit Daily News – Dec 20, 2022 BELOIT- Beloit area residents who volunteer their time to serve on City of Beloit committees and boards were honored during Monday’s Beloit City Council meeting. “Serving on the boards, committees and commissions takes a lot of time and effort,” said council member Kevin Read more…
By Jacob Roushia, Beloit Daily News – Dec 11, 2022 BELOIT- The City of Beloit has been awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that will go towards the demolition of a building and expanding the Riverwalk downtown. The City of Beloit plans to demolish the vacant building at Read more…
By WCLO – Dec 6, 2022 With the Beloit International Film Festival’s 10-day run at the end of February nearing, organizers work to showcase some of the more popular films, leading up to the event. The film Out and About will be screened Wednesday night as part of the Beloit International Film Festival’s BIFF Read more…
By Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Adams Publishing Group – Dec 4, 2022 BELOIT—Businesses were open late Friday in downtown Beloit, and merchants were offering one-of-a-kind items during the 19th annual Holidazzle event. More than 25 locations participated in the Downtown Beloit Association Holidazzle, offering sales, hosting independent craft merchants and offering activities for kids and Read more…
By Jacob Roushia, Adams Publishing Group – Nov 30, 2022 BELOIT—Holidazzle will offer 32 different venues to check out during it’s 19th year, as merchants open their doors to customers, craftsmen and artists Friday evening. Holidazzle is a night when businesses will stay open longer than normal and host various vendors at their Read more…
By Bill Barth, Beloit Daily News – Nov 29, 2022 Another great improvement in the plans for downtown Beloit. Readers who have been around long enough remember the parking deck over the Rock River and the building at 80-100 East Grand Avenue that protrudes out over the water. It’s a cinch environmental authorities no Read more…
