NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘The Weir’ Feb. 2-5, 8-12

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The Northern Illinois University (NIU) School of Theatre and Dance will present the staged production
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Students, faculty showcase work in ‘Chelonia’ at Beloit College

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — After months of rehearsal, a December Dance Workshop performance, adjudication and extensive preparation, Beloit College
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February 2, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Quidam’ at BMO Harris Bank Center in June; tickets on sale Feb. 3

Online Staff Report Cirque du Soleil’s critically-acclaimed production Quidam will offer seven performances at Rockford’s BMO Harris Bank Center June 13-17.
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Winter White Jazz Night at Anderson Japanese Gardens Feb. 3

Online Staff Report Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis each have written their own chapter in annals of
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Jamie Kindleyside and Andrew Holm at JustGoods Feb. 3

Online Staff Report Jamie Kindleyside and JustGoods favorite Andrew Holm met at an apartment co-op in Madison, Wis.; they’ve been close
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Artists’ reception at ArtSpace West Feb. 2

Online Staff Report ArtSpace West Gallery, 1426 N. Main St., Rockford, will host an artists’ reception from 5 to 8 p.m.,
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Kortman opens ‘The Pollyanna Society’ by Shannon Blosser-Salisbury Feb. 3

Staff Report Shannon Blosser-Salisbury, as an artist, does not leave well enough alone. Normal people from vintage photos are digitally
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The LustKillers kick off U.S. tour at Kryptonite Feb. 3

Staff Report Postpunk rock group The LustKillers will kick off their 4,000-mile U.S. tour with an 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3,
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Artists’ Ensemble’s ‘Arty-Joke’ benefit at Maddox Theatre Feb. 4

Staff Report When a group of artists bands together to put on a show with music and plenty of laughs, it’s,
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Theater Review: Neil Simon’s ‘Lost in Yonkers’ — a semi-biographical gem

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Currently playing at the Beloit Civic Theatre in Beloit, Wis., Lost in Yonkers is the first
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‘Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska’ opens Feb. 3 at Rockford Art Museum

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will open “Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska” with a members’ preview and
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The Red Sea Pedestrians at Mendelssohn Feb. 3

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will kick off the month with a rousing gypsy romp featuring The Red
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Photo: Pec preps for ‘Waste MISmanagement,’ opening Feb. 10

From the Feb. 1-7, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Student artwork to benefit school district’s college fund

Staff Report Five Rockford Public School District 205 students have been selected as winners of the inaugural Superintendent’s Art Contest. The
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 1-7, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 1-7, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch
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Music Calendar: Week of Feb. 1-7, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: Debussy, le magnifique.
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Rockford Dance Company presents the classic ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Jan. 28

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will present a modern adaptation of the classic story Hansel and Gretel at 2
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘About Robots’ opens Jan. 28 at Rockford’s Discovery Center

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host “About Robots: The Interactive Exhibition” Jan. 28-April 29. Based on the 20th Century
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Blues in the Schools holds its 100th program Jan. 30

Staff Report Crossroads Blues Society is getting ready to celebrate its 100th Blues in the Schools (BITS) program. Their programs scheduled
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Tube Talk: Peculiarly intriguing reality shows: ‘Oddities,’ ‘Face Off’ and ‘Lizard Lick Towing’

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer One of the great things about cable TV is there is a place for virtually any
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Young Eagles Success Club releases anti-violence DVD

Staff Report Sounds of Good News (SOGN) Productions has announced the release of their Young Eagles Success (YES) Club kids’ first
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre announces cast for ‘Mister Roberts,’ opening Jan. 27

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Mister Roberts, a World War II-era play, opens Jan. 27 at Byron Civic Theatre (BCT). Productions
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Soulicit performs at Bar 3 Jan. 26

Staff Report Hard rockers Soulicit will be joined by Anew Revolution, Anchored, Case In Point and Marquette at Rockford’s Bar 3,
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Comedy show set for Jan. 27 at Franchesco’s

Staff Report The comedy show at Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford will return at 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27. Hosted by Rockford’s
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Chicago artist, draftsman featured at Rockford College Feb. 2-March 3

Staff Report Rockford College will host an exhibition by Chicago-based artist and avid draftsman Don Colley Feb. 2-March 3 in the
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Wednesday Writers hosts reading at Barnes & Noble Feb. 25

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet I am pleased to announce that the Wednesday Writers, a group I have been facilitating for
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Auditions for Woodstock production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ set for Jan. 29-30

• Nine women, 12 men and three children are needed for April and May performances Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Auditions for
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Rockford author releases book about online dating

Staff Report Internet Dating: What I Learned From Over 4000 Matches, a new book by R. Thomas Vosburgh of Rockford, has
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Jan. 25-31, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 25-31, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East
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Music Calendar: Week of Jan. 25-31, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concerts: Avalon String Quartet
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Charlotte’s Web presents the April Verch Band at Mendelssohn Jan. 21

Staff Report April Verch doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it! The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition set for Jan. 25-28 at Sinnissippi

Staff Report The 26th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition is set for Jan. 25-28 at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St.,
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Entries sought for 72nd Rockford Midwestern Biennial

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) is in search of entries for the Rockford Midwestern Biennial. Deadline is Feb. 1. The Rockford
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Indie film ‘Dog Jack’ gets local screening

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer Dog Jack, an independent film about a runaway slave and his dog who join the Union Army
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Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony Feb. 4 at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens will offer the rare opportunity to participate in a yukimi chakai, a traditional Japanese Snow
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‘Get Moving: Playing with Food’ Jan. 21 at Discovery Center

Staff Report To start the year off on a healthy note, Rockford’s Discovery Center is hosting “Get Moving: Playing with Food”
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Tickets for ‘Waste MISmanagement’ at Pec Playhouse on sale Jan. 20

By Dan Doyle As a prosecutor, I once found myself, both literally and figuratively, “down in the dumps.” The murder case
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Klehm’s Donation Day moves to first Tuesday of the month

Staff Report Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has moved its Donation Day to the first Tuesday of each month. Admission
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Feb. 3 at Freeport Art Museum

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) 20th Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting is set for 6-9 p.m.,
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Mike Mangione & The Union at DeKalb’s House Café Jan. 22

Staff Report Mike Mangione & The Union will perform with Gina Venier and Dave Tamkin at the House Café, 263 E.
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit Film Fest offers Student Filmmaker Showcase

• Day of preparation Saturday, Jan. 21, at Beloit Public Library Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) has
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Jon Drake & The Shakes in DeKalb, Woodstock Jan. 26, 27

Staff Report Jon Drake & The Shakes will perform with special guests Chaperone and Dave Green beginning at 8 p.m., Thursday,
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Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra French Horn Quartet performs Jan. 21

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra continues its “Season of Fire and Elegance” with the debut performance
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Poem shares observations and wisdom gained over time

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The new year often means resolutions or a new way of looking at life. Sometimes we
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TOMS Shoes founder aims to make a difference in the world

• With every product sold, TOMS Shoes donates a pair of shoes to a person in need By Ellen Larson College Student They
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: God saved the best for last, says Connie Burke — part three

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Dec. 28, 2011-Jan. 3,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Jan. 18-24, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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January 18, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 18-24, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch
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