After-dark art project turns Sinnissippi Park in Rockford into surreal dreamscape

ROCKFORD — An after-sunset art project that utilizes mediums ranging from dance to giant puppetry will turn the dark woods of Sinnissippi Park into an illuminated surrealist dreamscape.

Somnium, an award-winning annual production created and directed by Eddaviel Montero and Emily Klonicki, is now in its fourth year. This year’s production is called “Somnium: The Book of the Hollow Earth,” and it walks audiences through multiple set pieces such as a glowing portal and spinning column before concluding in the seats at the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell.

There are shows at 8 p.m. each night from Thursday through Sunday at the park, 1401 N. Second St…

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