Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: “Sounds of Winter,” 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 7. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available. 2012/2013 season subscriptions for ComEd Classics. Next concert: The Nutcracker, 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 1 & 3 p.m., Sun., Dec. 2, at Coronado Performing Arts Center. Info: www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Info: 815-965-0049.

Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra – 444 E. Grand Ave., Suite 100, Beloit, Wis. Coming Dec. 2: Home for the Holidays at the Eclipse Center, Beloit, Wis. Season tickets and individual tickets available. Info: 608-313-1200 or www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

NIU Community School of the Arts – Music Building, Room 132, DeKalb Campus. Various music classes, music ensembles, art classes. Info: 815-753-1450 or www.csa.niu.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Nonpoint – The District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-977-4524.

Open Mic – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

NIU Jazz Jam Session – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-7944.

Country Night – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. Starts at 5 p.m.

Karaoke with Mike – Rusty Nail, 1804 Eighth Ave. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Every Wed. Free. Info: 815-397-2510.

Open Stage w/Jim Grass – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Info: 815-633-2552.

Open Mic – Sharky’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3 N. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris. 6 p.m.-close every Wednesday. $2 domestic bottles. Info: 815-734-6808.

Thursday, Nov. 29

In the Hour, War the Fallen, XFactor1 & House Band ROXTAR – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. Open 7 p.m., bands play 9 p.m.-2:15 a.m. $3. Info: 608-741-0001.

Jodi Beach Trio – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-229-0800.

Karaoke by Hallie – Hawkeye’s Lounge, Hawk’s View Restaurant, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. Pizza, too! Info: 815-282-4868.

“Bartending for a Benefit” – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 5-9 p.m. Featuring Rockford Rescue Mission. Info: 815-633-2552.

Spose w/Educated Advocates & Cam Groves – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

Blues – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. 5 p.m.

Country Western Jam feat. Steve Ciko – Keen Age Center, 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere. Every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Info: 815-516-0646.

Future Rock w/Up Until Now – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $10/$12. Info: 815-758-2715.

Open Mic – Katie’s Cup, 502 Seventh St. Info: 815-986-0628.

Open Mic – The Grove, 100 E. Grove St., Poplar Grove. 6 p.m. Free. Info: 815-765-1002.

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Every Thurs. Info: 815-962-7944.

Open Mic – Cronie’s Grill, 9032 N. Second St., Machesney Park. Every Thurs.

Bike Night, NFL Ticket, Karaoke at 9 or after the game – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. $5 pizzas. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, Nov. 30

Listening Room: Starlight Radio – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free-will donations. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

Lucia Concert – First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. 7 p.m. Presented by Swedish Historical Society. Free.

The Good Lovelies – Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25, $25 adults, $10 students age 18 and younger. Info: 608-325-5700, 888-596-1249, www.monroeartscenter.com

An Acoustic Evening with Hugo Ferreira of Tantic w/Modifire, Sum of Souls & Clean Mary – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $10. Info: 815-968-9061.

Mike Williamson Trio – Butterfly Club, 5246 E. County Road X, Beloit, Wis. 7 p.m. Info: 608-362-8577.

Karaoke by Hallie – Hawkeye’s Lounge, Hawk’s View Restaurant, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. Pizza, too! Info: 815-282-4868.

St. Andrews Day with The Danny Boyz – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 7 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

No Bragging Rights w/Altars & Forever Came Calling – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $10. Info: 815-787-9547.

The Funk Attack feat. Harlan Jefferson & Hosie Baskin – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Deranged V w/Hataris, MC Flipside – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $10. Info: 815-758-2715.

Shifty Shafer – Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Info: 815-332-5229.

’80s Music – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. Starts at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Sounds of the Season – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St. Variety of performances thru Dec. 29. Free with paid Conservatory admission, $6/person ($8 non-resident); children age 4 and younger admitted free, accompanied by an adult. Performance times vary; visit www.rockfordparkdistrict.org or call 815-987-8858.

The Nutcracker – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7 p.m., Info: www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049.

Wes Lee K – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. Original Christian Progressive/Fushion Rock, some covers. 7 p.m. Info: 608-365-0365.

2nd City Chorus Christmas Program – Second Congregational United Church of Christ, 318 N. Church St. 3 p.m. Also featuring Greater Rockford Barbershop Chorus, Martin Ringers Bell Choir, Bob Bates on organ. Free-will offering. Info: 815-494-0112 or 815-332-5611.

Benefit concert for McWilliams Family feat. Reckless Redemption, Overcast, Warmouth & Six Hour Sorrow – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 7 p.m. $5 (goes to family) . Info: 815-968-9061.

Pablo & the Rhythmix – Casey’s Pub, 7307 N. Alpine Road. 9 p.m. Info: 815-637-6088.

Dot Dot Dot – The District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St. 7 p.m. Info: 815-977-4524.

Shifty Shafer – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815–633-2552.

Los Osos Valedores starring Jesus Correa VII – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 851-962-7944.

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus w/Goose Doctor – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. $8. Info: 815-758-2715.

Prime Time Live – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9207.

County Line – Shooter’s Bar & Grill East, 7171 CherryVale Blvd., Cherry Valley. 9 p.m. Info: 815-332-5229.

Wide Open – Shooter’s Bar & Grill North, 7742 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3901.

The Gordy Campbell Project – Two Wheel Inn, 4433 Auburn St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-963-1661.

DJ Karaoke – Red’s Neighborhood Tavern, 129 N. State St., Belvidere. Info: 815-544-6677.

DJ Mark & Lana – FIBS, 105 W. Main St., Rockton. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-624-6018.

DJ – Tad’s, 10 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-654-3500.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Schuberts Mass in G – Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. 11 a.m. Sung by the Unicantors, directed by Tim Anderson. Free-will offering. Info: 815-398-6322.

43rd AnnualCountry Music Toy Drive – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 1:30-5 p.m. Admission: a new toy to go to Salvation Army for needy children for Christmas. Live bands, country , bluegrass, gospel music, Christmas songs. All entertainers, bands and singers are welcome to perform on the show. Master of Ceremonies Brian Adams of B95 Radio. Info: Gary Mullis, 815-762-5589.

Home for the Holidays – Beloit Janesville Symphony, Eclipse Center, 1701 Riverside Drive, Beloit, Wis. 2 p.m. Featuring The Beloit Janesville Symphony, Susan Aquila, guest concertmaster, Beloit Memorial High School Choir, Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory, Santa and Maesto Mouse. Tickets at the door or call 608-313-1200 or online at www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Ring Joy to the World – St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 N. Mulford Road. 3 p.m. Featuring the St. Mark Ringers. Home-baked Christmas cookies will be served at a reception following concert. Free-will offering.

Open Mic – Take 20, 438 Bypass U.S. 20, Cherry Valley. 8:30 p.m. Info: 814-332-9920.

NFL Ticket, Karaoke at 9 p.m. or after the game, win a jersey – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. $5 pizzas. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, Dec. 3

Red Tail Wing w/featured artist at open mic – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-787-9547.

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-7944.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Barb City Swing Connection – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. $5. Info: 815-787-9547.

Open Stage – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Info: 815-962-7944.

Tuesday Night Karaoke & Craft Beers – Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St. 9 p.m. $2 off majority of craft beers, $3 Captain Morgans, $5 Rum Buckets. Info: 815-965-0931.

Classic Night – Mandalay Lounge, 411 Mulberry St. Starts at 5 p.m.

Street Corner Blues – Nikki’s Café, 431 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis. 7-9 p.m. Info: 608-207-3101.

Karaoke with Bob – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Free pool. Info: 815-877-8007.

Have your free listing in the Thursday preceding our Wednesday publication. Listings can be e-mailed to contact@rockrivertimes.com, faxed to 815-964-9825 or called in to 815-964-9767.

From the Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012, issue