Weird Al, Dierks Bentley, Hinder, Adam Lambert, Billy Idol headline 27th On the Waterfront Sept. 2-5

From staff reports Rockford’s 27th annual On the Waterfront (OTW) Festival brings music, movies, food and fun for all ages to
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Movie Review: Doors documentary captures ’60s, Jim Morrison–the artist

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer When Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek mentioned a documentary about the band was in the works, there was
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Nathan Jalani Taylor offers Sept. 1-5 exhibit

From press release Rockford native Nathan Jalani Taylor will present new original paintings and prints to purchase and collect at an
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Downtown venues offer First Fridays Sept. 3

From press release The Element’s First Fridays event from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, includes the following: JR Kortman Gallery:
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Tube Talk: Tough competition, but Emmy winners deserving

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Did you enjoy the opening number of the Emmys as much as I did? Host Jimmy Fallon
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 1-7, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free for everyone every
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Community Calendar: Week of Sept. 1-7, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433. Discovery Center Museum – 711
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Music Calendar: Week of Sept. 1-7, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 1 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment Karaoke
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Crossword: Head for the Hills

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Corey Chisel, Miles Nielson perform at Block 5 Festival Aug. 28

From press release Music aficionados, food lovers and fans of pedicures, salons and boutiques all know Block 5 (500 block
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Songs and Scenes: iPods and the last stand of the liner notes

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I gave away my age in last week’s Songs and Scenes. In a less direct fashion, I
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RAM Talks Art: Artwork by Jesus Correa at RAM Art Annex through Sept. 19

By Melissa Seipel Graphic Art Director, Rockford Art Museum The Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Art Annex is an education space and also
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Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 28

From press release BYRON, Ill.—The Inaugural Byron Crossroads Blues Festival is being held from noon to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 28. Tickets for
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Michelle Dorr’s ‘Happy Hour!’ opens at Kortman Aug. 27

From press release Party faces, lovable dogs and vibrant insects are the subjects of Michelle Dorr’s colorful portraits, which will go
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Children’s Farm’s 40th Birthday Bash at Lockwood Aug. 28

From press release Rockford Park District invites everyone to the Children’s Farm’s 40th Birthday Bash at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road,
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 1 at Wired Cafe

From press release The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., Sept. 1, at Wired Café, 414 E.
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Tube Talk: Weirdest crossover ever? Ghost Hunters and Real Housewives of Atlanta

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Most TV crossovers make sense, like when a case on NCIS leads the agents to Los Angeles
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Katie’s Cup presents movie Leap of Faith Aug. 27

From press release Katie’s Cup coffeebar, 502 Seventh St., Rockford, presents a movie and discussion series titled “Through the Lens…Christianity and
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Theater Review: Once on This Island

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Once on This Island, originally staged in 1990, winning many awards, has not been seen in many
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Michael Miller performs at JustGoods Aug. 27

From press release Southern California troubadour Michael Miller will perform an all-ages show at JustGoods, 201 Seventh St., Rockford, Friday, Aug.
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Ethnic Heritage Museum offers Italian Gallery events

From flier The Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford, is offering a special class in Trapunto from 2-4 p.m.,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 25-31, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free for everyone every
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Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 25-31, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433. Discovery Center Museum – 711
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Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 25-31, 2010

Wednesday, Aug. 25 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment Karaoke
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Crossword: Academy Sites

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Mike Williamson Trio in concert at Tinker Aug. 22

From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is celebrating the rich heritage of Rockford with the “Tinker with Music”
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Theater Review: Timber Lake Playhouse closes 49th season with hilarious Spelling Bee

By Bill Beard After a summer of five previous successes, Timber Lake Playhouse closes this next week with the 2005 Tony
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Auditions Aug. 23 for Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra

From press release Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will hold auditions Aug. 23 at Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St.,
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Songs and Scenes: From radio to iPods–are we raising a new generation of rebels?

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Children of the 1960s may not realize it, but in many circles, their kids grew up with
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Turning Pointe Dance Company holds trouts Aug. 21

From press release Turning Pointe Dance Company is looking for new dancers to join its award-winning studio. Tryouts are from 10 a.m.
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Literary Hook: Remembering Woodstock–a rite of passage

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet “Woodstock” took place in 1969. I went. Yep. I hopped into a painted van, drove the
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Tube Talk: The reality of local realty shows

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer As a bungalow dweller who occasionally writes for American Bungalow magazine, I tend to get annoyed when
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 18-24, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free for everyone every
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Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 18-24, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433. Discovery Center Museum – 711
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Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 18-24, 2010

Wednesday, Aug. 18 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment Karaoke
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Crossword: Wrong State

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Timber Lake

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ non-profit professional summer theater, announces the final production of the
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GuerillArt displays work of Hispanic artists Aug. 13

From press release GuerillArt (partners with The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford) is hosting “Visual Thievery Art Gallery and $20 Squeaker
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Madison geek rockers bring interactive show to Freeport Friday, Aug. 13

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Billed as the KISS of geek rock and the Van Halen for nerds, Madison’s Sunspot will bring
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Country star Rodney Atkins at Boone County Fair Aug. 13

From press release Country music star Rodney Atkins will be in Belvidere, Ill., to perform at the Boone County Fair on
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Songs and Scenes: Heavy-drinking soccer moms trying to relive their youth can ruin any concert experience

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I have been to nearly 400 concerts in my lifetime, with most of those trips occurring in
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Theater Review: Nothing But the Blues at Black Ensemble Theater

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The hot days of August have arrived, and an equally hot blues show is playing at Black
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Find Your Space: Late-summer fun for kids and adults at Womanspace

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Today is a very special Microfinance Lunch & Learn program with Megan Zuba.
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Reception for photography exhibit set for Aug. 14 at Burpee

From press release From 5 to 8 p.m., Aug. 14, join Burpee Museum of Natural History for a reception and viewing
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Tube Talk: Life, death and animated birthdays

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Just glance at the TV listings, and you’ll quickly realize there really is a show for every
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Literary Hook: ‘Sparrows Falling from the Sky’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet August marks the month of the bombing of Hiroshima. This poem alludes to Hiroshima, but in
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River District’s Historical Walk-About Aug. 14

From press release River District Association will host the second of two Historical Walk-Abouts this summer Saturday, Aug. 14. Residents and
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 11-17, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free for everyone every
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Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 11-17, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433. Discovery Center Museum – 711
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Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 11-17, 2010

Wednesday, Aug. 11 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment Karaoke
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