Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2012

Upcoming Events

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: “Jazz at Emerson” with Mary J. Harris Trio, Mendelssohn’s Emerson House, 420 N. Main St., Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available. 2012/2013 season subscriptions for ComEd Classics. 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. Season tickets and individual tickets available. Info: 608-313-1200 or www.beloitjanesvillesymphony.com.

Monroe Arts Center – 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249 or online at www.monroeartscenter.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.

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.

Rodney Carrington Concert – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Date: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets at box office, coronadopac.org, or call 815-968-0595.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Holiday CDs to benefit YES Club – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St. Noon-2 p.m. Live music with Dianna Cole. Info: 815-914-1487.

“Christmastime With You” – Hoffman House, 7550 E. State St. Noon luncheon & holiday matinee with Mike Williamson, Patte Armato Lund and Larry Higgs with Bruce Warden. Tickets: $38.95 per person inclusive of meal, tax, tip and show. Group rate, $36.95. By reservation and prepayment only: 815-229-6852.

CLIO – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

Open Stage with Hit Men Unplugged & Employee Christmas Party– Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 Main St. $5 cover. Kitchen open, new menu items 1/2 off appetizers, 3-6 p.m. daily. Info: 815-877-8007.

Country Night – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church 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, Dec. 20

“Jazz at Emerson”: Mary J. Harris Trio – Emerson House, 420 N. Main St. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students up to age 25. Info: 815-964-9713 or online at www.mendelssohnpac.org.

Lucky Peterson with Tamara Peterson – Adriatic Live Music Bar, 327 W. Jefferson St. 8:30 p.m. $10. Info: 815-967-9939.

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

Toys for Tots Benefit – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 5- 9 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Braindead Gang & True Flight, Neverclearx, Smudged Portrait – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Blues Night – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. 5 p.m.

DJ/Karaoke with RPMs – Mortimer’s Roadhouse, 105 West Grove, Poplar Grove. Info: 815-765-0082.

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

Bag Lady Sue – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $13 at door. Followed by Karaoke with Bob. Info: 815-877-8007.

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, DJ, Karaoke – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. $5 pizzas. Info: 815-877-8007.

Friday, Dec. 21

Listening Room: End of the World Party Concert – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free-will donations. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

“Christmas with Kantorei” – First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St. 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets: $15 adults, $10 students, available thru business office at 815-963-2544 or www.Kantorei.com. Tickets at the door are $18 adults, and $12 students.

Mana Kintorso – Adriatic Live Music Bar, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-969-9939.

Mother Noose, Burn to Silens, Sum of Souls – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. Open 7 p.m., bands play 9 p.m.-2:15 a.m. Info: 608-741-0001.

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

Men Of Our Times – 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.

Firelit Dimmers Christmas Show – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 8 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

The Coop w/Townie X-mas – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 p.m. $8. Info: 815-787-9547.

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

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

The Sensations feat. Holland Zander – Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Road, Roscoe. 9:30 p.m. No cover. Info: 815-623-1480.

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

End of the World Party, Sweet Lucy & Free Pub Crawl with The Crave – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 9 p.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Saturday, Dec. 22

Holiday CDs to benefit YES Club – Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens, 1354 N. Second St. Noon-2 p.m. Live music with Dianna Cole. Info: 815-914-1487.

Town Hall Christmas Concert – Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., Janesville, Wis. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7 for 2 p.m., $10 for 7:30 p.m. (does not include $1 handling). Info: 608-758-0297 or www.janesvillepac.org.

Listening Room: Christmas Eve Benefit Concert – JustGoods, 201 Seventh St. 7 p.m. Free-will donations go to Rockford Rescue Mission. Info: http//justgoods.info/ or 815-965-8903.

Terry Ginner – Josiah’s Place Coffeehouse, 310 State St., Beloit, Wis. Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter from Janesville, Wis. Also, visit from Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. Gifts for children. 7 p.m. Info: 608-365-0365.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops! – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $22-$60. Info: 815-968-0595.

Southern Charm – Adriatic Live Music Bar, 327 W. Jefferson St. 9 p.m. $3. Info: 815-967-9939.

The Last Vegas, Convoy – The Back Bar, 1901 Beloit Ave. (Hwy. G), Janesville, Wis. Open 7 p.m. $10 advance. Info: 608-741-0001.

A Birthday Before Christmas w/As One and special surprises – Bar 3, 326 E. State St. 9 p.m. $5. Info: 815-968-9061.

Shifty Shafer – Best Dam Bar, 13963 Best Road, Davis. 9 p.m.

Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts – Franchesco’s, 7128 Spring Creek Road. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-229-0800.

Dirty Santa with the Stevee Nix – Hope and Anchor, 5040 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-633-2552.

Second Annual BRAGE Holiday Bash feat. Brothers Rage, Zmik, Digeometric, Barefoot Fred, The Premium – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 7 p.m. Info: 815-787-9547.

Open Mic – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. Starts at 5 p.m.

Tattoo You (Rolling Stones tribute) – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 9:30 p.m. Info: 815-962-7944.

Danger Boy w/Mao Tzu, Hasta Lumbago, Big T & The Diverse Curse, Seasonal Men’s Wear – Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 9 p.m. Info: 815-758-2715.

Mr. Big Stuff – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 5223 Torque Road, Loves Park. 9 p.m. Info: 815-636-9207.

Tres Elliott – Rocky’s Bar & Grill, 5314 N. Second St., Loves Park. 9 p.m. No cover. Info: 815-877-0378.

Wykkyd Vykkyr – Shooter’s Bar & Grill, 4007 E. State St. 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-399-0683.

Bullet & Whiskey’s Customer Appreciation Christmas Party – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. Free party munchies and gifts. Info: 815-877-8007.

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. 23

Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops! – Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. 3 p.m. Tickets: $22-$60. Info: 815-968-0595.

Early Show: Ax in Hand Student Show No. 3, 4 p.m. – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Late Show: How the House Stole Christmas. 7 p.m. Local artists performing original material & holiday classics. $7 or $4 w/donation of canned good. Info: 815-787-9547.

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, Bears/Packers party after the game – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. $5 pizzas. Info: 815-877-8007.

Monday, Dec. 24

Country Night & Monday Night Football – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. Free.

Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. No cover Info: 815-962-7944.

Open for Christmas Eve – Whiskey’s Roadhouse, 3207 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Info: 815-877-8007.

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Elfmeister – The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. 8 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.

Rock Night – Mandalay Lounge, 200 N. Church St. Starts at 5 p.m.

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

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 Dec. 19-25, 2012, issue