First Friday has something for everyone
Staff Report With First Friday upon us downtown has several offerings for people looking for something to do. Paul Bronson
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Entertainment
Mt. Morris Jamboree season opens tonight
Staff Report The Mt. Morris Jamboree will begin its fifth annual free concert series tonight with local artist Lyle Grobe
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Prince died of painkiller overdose: reports
Tests show music superstar Prince, who was found dead in his home in a Minneapolis suburb in late April, died
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Rockford Art Museum to host Midwestern Biennial exhibit
By Anne E. O’Keefe Rockford Area Arts Council The Rockford Art Museum (RAM), 711 N. Main St., opens the Rockford
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The Nice Guys is packed with laughs, great acting
By Thomas Simpson Contributor After a brief stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (see Iron Man 3), director Shane Black
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Rupert captures downtown architecture in new Kortman exhibit
Downtown Rockford is Hans Rupert’s front and backyard, his neighborhood, his workplace, his home. And being a commercial photographer with
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Ballpark Ale Fest debuts at Rivets Stadium
Staff Report On Saturday, June 4, Ballpark Ale Fest will make its debut at Rivets Stadium, former home of the
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Crossroads announces summer music lineup
Crossroads Blues Society has a hot musical summer planned. Big shows in June and July, our festival in August and
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Gallery 610 to host first annual Downtown Charity Ball benefit for RAAC
By Anne E. O’Keefe Contributor Gallery 610 will be holding their first Downtown Charity Ball on Friday from 6-9:30 p.m.
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X-Men: Apocalypse lacks thrills but still a worthy addition
By Thomas Simpson Contributor The X-Men franchise has been going strong for 16 years now. What sets it apart from
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Remembering RPD officer Randall Blank
By Kathi Kresol Contributor Everyone who knew Randall Blank described him in the same way; happy, caring and completely dedicated
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Ashleye Armelin releases new R&B single
Staff Report Singer Ashleye Armelin, a native of Gonzales, Texas, released her new R&B single, Name On It, Tuesday. The single
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Looking back at Beloit’s club scene
By Todd Houston Exclusive to TRRT Beloit, Wisconsin was a haven for Illinois teens back in the ’70s and early
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Tube Talk: The team to beat
By Paula Hendrickson Contributor Over two years ago, when news broke that WREX-TV had let go its longtime and well-respected
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Downtown events honoring Veterans for Memorial Day
Staff Report On Monday Rockford will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m. This year’s parade will follow
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