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Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts kick off summer concert series at Anderson Gardens May 28

Online Staff Report Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts will kick off the Tuesday Evenings in the Gardens concert series at
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May 24, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment> featured | Comments (0)

Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Hillbilly Herald’s Jimmy Herald

Hillbilly Herald, Buckcherry, The Last Vegas, Candlebox among May 26 Rock Monkey Ruckus performers By John Parks Sometimes you just gotta pay
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: Das Boton — a fun band and a musical asset

By Vince Chiarelli Rockford has had many great artists come and go. But, one of my personal favorite musicians to
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Basic cable dramas worth checking out

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer While AMC continues to generate attention and earn big ratings with original dramas like The Walking Dead,
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Steve F. Vrtol III, Linda Abronski: true stars in ‘Mrs. Mannerly’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic A lifelong relationship, both personal and theatrically, makes Steve F. Vrtol and Linda Abronski the most amazing
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Main Street Players presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Charles M. Schulz’s charming comic strip “Peanuts” has become a significant part of our culture. Over
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Spring a time to ‘Embrace Uncertainty’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet We certainly had a long winter. Finally, we enter spring full of hope, and sometimes
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Roy Orbison retrospective set for May 25 at Clock Tower’s Tempo Italian Bistro

Staff Report John Bishoff, Ron Holm, Janel Nelson and Ken Druetzler bring their “In Dreams” Roy Orbison retrospective to Clock Tower
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Spotlight Youth Theater presents ‘Les Miserables School Edition’

Online Staff Report Students ages 8-18 of Spotlight Youth Theater will present Les Miserables School Edition from May 24-June 2 at
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Blues Music Award nominee Ana Popovic performs at Rockford’s Adriatic May 24

Staff Report Three-time Blues Music Award nominee Ana Popovic is one of the hottest acts in the blues world, and
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

The Henningsens wrap up ‘Weekends in the Park’ Aug. 31

Online Staff Report Tickets for The Henningsens’ Aug. 31 concert at Davis Park go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, May
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Explore the science, technology, history and thrill of treasure hunting

Online Staff Report The science, technology, history and thrill of treasure hunting are explored in the fantastic traveling exhibition Treasure! The
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Cellist Christopher Bell at Bookworm Bakery & Café May 25

Online Staff Report Cellist Christopher Bell is not one to sit idle. May 25, his travels bring him to Bookworm Bakery
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tickets for July Gospelfest at Davis Park on sale May 24

Staff Report Tickets for Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority’s (RAVE) Gospelfest, featuring Sunday Best stars and headliner Le’Andria Johnson at
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 22-28, 2013

Ongoing Attractions Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of May 22-28, 2013

Ongoing Attractions Alcoholics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-227-4633 or 815-968-0333. Anderson Japanese Gardens – 318 Spring Creek Road. Open Mon.-Frti., 9
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of May 22-28, 2013

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Next concert: Polka Chicks and Kaivama, Mendelssohn PAC, 406 N. Main St., Tues., June 11,
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Main Street Players has a hit with ‘Charlie Brown’

By Bill Beard Theater Critic For a long time now, I have refrained from reviewing theater productions by local community, high
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: La Historia: Indie rock with modern sensibility

By Vince Chiarelli When I first heard the name La Historia, I had no idea what to expect. Having learned
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Renowned pianist David Syme at Mendelssohn May 18

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents a special concert by internationally renowned pianist David Syme at 7 p.m., Saturday, May
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tickets for Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang at Coronado on sale May 17

Staff Report Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang will perform “An Evening of Blues, Rock & Soul” at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept.
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre’s Annual Gala May 18

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Each year, the Byron Civic Theatre (BCT) Board of Directors thanks their members and audiences with
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ to premiere at Timber Lake, opening Aug. 1

Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Executive Director James Beaudry and Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will present the first regional production
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Taproot guitarist

By John Parks Taproot made their mark via a series of big rock radio hits and videos, but the Michigan-based rockers
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Celebrity-based shows you might not know

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer What’s fun about TV these days is the sheer depth and breadth of programming on cable, satellite
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ opens on Broadway

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic This is not an official review. Recently, while scanning Showtime for recent movies, I found they were airing
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: A trip to the grocery store

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet This poem was written about 15 years ago in January. I had begun noticing that
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Literary Hook> Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 15-21, 2013

Ongoing Attractions Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of May 15-21, 2013

Ongoing Attractions Alcoholics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-227-4633 or 815-968-0333. Anderson Japanese Gardens – 318 Spring Creek Road. Open Mon.-Frti., 9
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of May 15-21, 2013

Upcoming Events Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Subscriptions for RHS Pops Series available at www.rockfordsymphony.com, or call 815-965-0049 or visit the Box Office
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with RIPT guitarist Ringo Nelson

By John Parks In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Rockford rock and roll was gaining steam via the relentless national
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: The Midwest Sound: Producing great music in a farmhouse

By Vince Chiarelli Nestled in the Rockford countryside, within a farmhouse, you will find a recording facility called The Midwest Sound.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Rockford Auburn CAPA presents ‘Aida’ May 9-12

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida May 9-12.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Mrs. Mannerly’ opens at Artists’ Ensemble May 10

Online Staff Report Actors Stephen F. Vrtol III and Linda Abronski face off in a comedy of manners about manners in
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Senior Follies’ takes stage at Rockford First Church May 14

Online Staff Report Tuesday, May 14, Senior Follies singers, dancers and musicians will present “Thanks for the Memories,” a fund-raiser for
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Avalon String Quartet performs at Mendelssohn May 10

Online Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert with “Janacek and Dvorak” at 7
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Out of the Box Art Contest’ voting at CherryVale, Edgebrook through May 31

Online Staff Report The public has until May 31 to vote in the “Out of the Box Art Contest: Showcasing the
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Survivor, John Waite at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre May 17

• Four original Survivor band members to appear Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Survivor and John Waite will be rockin’ the house
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Archives> Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Ladies Day Out May 11 in Lena, Ill.

Online Staff Report LENA, Ill. — Ladies Day Out will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Light Between Oceans’

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for May is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. The Book Club
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Finales and farewells

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Sometimes when a series ends, the producers, cast, crew and fans know in advance the show is
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Strengthen body, mind at Womanspace

By Liz Kulevich Womanspace Marketing Coordinator May is a big month for us at Womanspace! We’ve got some great special events
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Find Your Space> Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Beloit Civic Theatre’s ‘Last Romance’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Beloit Civic Theatre continues to entertain for its 80th season with Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance. The
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Theater> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: A poem full of potholes

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Cleo Johnson, a Rockford resident, enjoys writing about many things. This time, she has chosen
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Literary Hook> Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 8-14, 2013

Ongoing Attractions Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of May 8-14, 2013

Ongoing Attractions Alcoholics Anonymous – Call for locations/times/info: 815-227-4633 or 815-968-0333. Anderson Japanese Gardens – 318 Spring Creek Road. Open Mon.-Frti.,
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of May 8-14, 2013

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Next concerts: Avalon String Quartet in Concert with “Janacek and Dvorak”, May 10, 7 p.m.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Council Choraleers offer community performance May 7 at Court Street UMC

Online Staff Report Local music educator and performing artist Dorothy Paige-Turner invited fifth- and sixth-grade students from public schools, private schools
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May 6, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rockford Cinco de Mayo Festival at Davis Park May 4-5

Online Staff Report The Rockford Area Mexican Business Association (RAMBA) will hold its Seventh Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival from 4
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May 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Farm life featured at Rockford’s Discovery Center May 5

Online Staff Report Discovery Center Museum — inside Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St., Rockford — is turning into Old
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May 3, 2013 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)


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