ISTHMUS, August 23, 2023 media release: Tickets are now on sale for DEVIATE, a one-night-only interactive art exhibition-meets-party, taking place on the Ironworks Campus in downtown Beloit on Saturday, September 16, from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. DEVIATE is a 21+ event and tickets are required for entry. DEVIATE is returning to Beloit and ready to blow Read more…
By Kevin Haas, August 22, 2023 BELOIT, Wis. — New luxury riverfront lofts that offer far-reaching views of the city’s downtown will welcome its first tenants this week. The Wright & Wagner Lofts Riverfront Building, 206 W. Grand Ave., will fill the first of its 83 units on Thursday as construction crews complete work on the six-story Read more…
By Clint Wolf, August 16, 2023 BELOIT — Some timely rains have brought a bit of hope to farmers in the Stateline Area battling this year’s drought, but some produce growers at Beloit’s Farmers Market say dry conditions have made this a rough year. Tony Jay of Monroe was selling beans, cabbage and Read more…
By Chelsea Meyer, August 9th, 2023 BELOIT, WIS. — Looking to spend quality time with your partner without overspending? Beloit, Wisconsin, is full of charm and affordable date night options. It’s a short drive from Rockford and offers a variety of budget-friendly date night options that are sure to create lasting memories. Read more…
By Rachel Brands August 7th, 2023 BELOIT — Michelle Sly stood amongst the crowd on State Street with a drink in her hand, enjoying the music played by That Gurl while patiently waiting for her party to arrive. This is her third year attending the Street Dance and she says she keeps returning for Read more…
By Mike Garrigan, August 6th, 2023 BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) – It drew more than one thousand people to downtown Beloit in last year’s inaugural event, and the folks at Deviate are excited to see what kind of success they will see in year two. Deviate is described as a mind bending fusion of contemporary Read more…
Clint Wolf, August 3rd, 2023 BELOIT — A historic walking tour of downtown Beloit will take place starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12. Those who want to take part in the free tour should meet at Beloit City Hall at 9 a.m.. The tour is being sponsored by the Beloit Parks Read more…
Northern Public Radio Swift Night Out is a continent-wide effort to raise awareness about Chimney Swifts and their need for roosting habitat. Learn a bit about these aerial insectivores that spend almost their entire lives airborne, then join us in heading to downtown Beloit to watch them enter their roost sites for the evening. Chimney Read more…
By Rachel Brands July 27, 2023 BELOIT — Street Dance is an annual fundraising event for Downtown Beloit Association that involves good food, live music, and local vendors. The 29th Annual Street Dance takes place on Friday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to11 p.m. in the 300 Block of State Street. Street Dance Read more…
Bill Springer, owner of Iconic Fungi, talks with customer Freddie Wright on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Beloit Farmers Market. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)By Kevin Haas July 25, 2023 MACHESNEY PARK — Bill Springer didn’t set out to start a business when he started tinkering with growing mushrooms in his garage Read more…
