Event Venue
314 N Main St Rockford, IL 61101
GPS: 42.2736979, -89.0929954
Coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center, a FREE PERFORMANCE presented by the Friends of the Coronado!
Join us on February 27 at 6:30 PM for a FREE, family-friendly performance from Cirque Mechanics: ZEPHYR
Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, your spouse, your coworkers, your neighbor or your friends! This is a gift to the community, from the community!
Ticket Price = $0 (Tickets are NOT Required)
General Seating
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Experience the breathtaking theatrical circus extravaganza, “Zephyr â A Whirlwind of Circus” by Cirque Mechanics. This emotive and exhilarating tale showcases the celebration of human ingenuity and the utilization of natural resources, specifically wind power. Cirque Mechanics defies categorization with their blend of artful storytelling, high-level acrobatics, and captivating performances.
This whirlwind circus performance, featuring a giant windmill mounted on a turntable harnesses the power and energy of people, creating a magical acrobatic spectacle. Watch as performers fly, balance, float on air, and defy gravity, delivering high-flying, eye-popping, heart-stopping amazement for audiences of all ages.
Sneak Peek! https://youtu.be/u9NwyvIs7eM
The CIRQUE MECHANICS â ZEPHYR free-of-charge evening performance is part of the Friends of the Coronado Reach for the Stars project. In addition to our evening show, 4,000 school children will experience this beautiful performance at multiple matinee performances. Learn more about the Reach for the Star student outreach project at www.friendsofthecoronado.org/education/
The Reach for the Stars performances of CIRQUE MECHANICS â ZEPHYR are made possible by the following generous support:
Brubaker Charitable Trust
RCCA-Armer Ahlstrand Endowment
Gordy and Mary Ann Smith Endowment
Pro Legal Care LLC
Stacy Brady â Edward Jones
Axberg – A Division of Black Diamond
City of Rockford
Kjellstrom Foundation
William Miller Trust
Friends of the Coronado Foundationâs â Annual Donor Support
In-kind â WREX and Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority
EVENT POLICIES & HELPFUL INFO
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Parking prices are determined by ABM and the City of Rockford.
Check parking availability here.
Pre-pay does NOT hold spots. It is first come, first serve.
Patrons have a 3 hour window to claim a spot before a show.
All parking is CASHLESS.
View updated parking and transportation information here.
For parking refunds, please contact ABM at 815â968â5294.
VENUE SPECIFICS
Doors to the lobby will open 1 hour prior to the start of the show.
Guests are strongly recommended to arrive to the venue as early as possible to minimize crowding and lines.
Once guests exit the building, they MAY NOT RE-ENTER the building with the same ticket, this includes to smoke.
The Coronado Performing Arts Center is a SMOKE-FREE facility, including electronic cigarettes and vapes. NO smoking allowed on the premises of the venue.
PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING
No Photography or Recording Allowed
PLEASE STAY HOME IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL
If you do not feel well or exhibit any symptoms of an illness, we ask that you stay home and do not come to the Coronado PAC.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BAGS AT HOME
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