‘Trinket or Treasure’ antique appraisal event March 2 in Monroe, Wis.

Online Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — Are you a fan of PBS’s Antiques Roadshow? Do you have an old Swiss artifact
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H.O.P.E. Foundation’s ‘Touch of Spring’ fund-raiser March 2

Online Staff Report The H.O.P.E. Foundation’s 13th Annual “Touch of Spring” fund-raiser and dance to benefit Rockton Hononegah High School will
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Learn about St. Patrick at new Ethnic Heritage Museum exhibit, opening Feb. 24

By Sue Lewandowski Ethnic Heritage Museum St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Who was the real St. Patrick? Learn the answer to
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Lincoln’s Ball at Rockford’s Memorial Hall Feb. 23

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer This year marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the third year of the
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Literary Hook: A poem inspired by a winter scene

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Editor’s note: In the Jan. 9-15 “Literary Hook,” the second line of the “Unwinding the
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New classes starting at Rockford Dance Company March 20

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company, 711 N. Main St., will hold seven-week mini classes for beginner dancers starting Wednesday, March 20.
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‘Best Used Book Sale EVER!’ Feb. 23 at Spring Creek UCC

By Christine Collins Cacciatore Marketing & Public Relations Chairman, In Print There is nothing more exciting to a reader than … BOOKS!
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Chocoholic Frolic Feb. 21 at Clock Tower

Online Staff Report The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties’ Sixth Annual Chocoholic Frolic will take place Feb. 21 at
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Parrot Head Club hosts 13th Annual Island Beach Bash Feb. 23

Online Staff Report It’s time to dust off that colorful Hawaiian shirt and that straw sunhat because Denis Knuth, president of
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Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet Feb. 23-24 in Lena, Ill.

Online Staff Report LENA, Ill. — The Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club will present its 25th Annual Model Railroad Show
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Annual Pomona Grange Chili Dinner & Craft Show Feb. 24

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — The public is invited to the Annual Pomona Grange Chili Dinner & Craft Show fund-raiser
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‘Tango Argentino: The Dance of Love’ set for Feb. 15

Staff Report Give the “Gift of Dance” to your special someone on Valentine’s Day! Register for “Tango Argentino: The Dance
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David Zucker to present ‘Naked Gun’ at BIFF Feb. 17

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — David Zucker, legendary writer, director and producer and honorary chairman of this year’s Beloit International Film
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BIFF to present Silent Film Showcase Feb. 16

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) signature event, the perennially sold-out BMO Harris Bank Silent Film
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Two Beloit, Wis., artists to be celebrated at Feb. 14-17 BIFF

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Two honored American artists with strong ties to Beloit College will be celebrated with films and
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Discovery Center’s annual Chocolate Sundae Sunday Feb. 10

Online Staff Report Chocolate and ice cream are all mixed up together for this afternoon of fun when Discovery Center hosts
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The House on Mango Street’

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for February is The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The
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Groundwork Dance Company to perform at Court Street United Methodist Church

Online Staff Report One of northern Illinois’ most dynamic dance troupes, Groundwork Dance Company, will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb.
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Have ‘Dinner with the Dead’ Feb. 13 at Rockford’s Bahia Restaurant

Online Staff Report Bahia Restaurant, 6116 Mulford Village Road, Rockford, is hosting a Dinner with the Dead “Sweethearts Supper Natural” at
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Swiss Mardi Gras, Fasnacht, in Monroe, Wis., Feb. 10

Online Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — Steve Streiff, Ernie Halbheer, Gert Waelchli and Greg Smith are ready for some fun and
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Chipotle Mexican Grille to open in Machesney Park in June

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will be adding a new location at 1570 W. Lane Road,
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Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony at Anderson Gardens

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens will offer a rare opportunity to participate in a yukimi chakai, a traditional Japanese Snow
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Olympic Tavern hosts scotch whiskey tasting event Jan. 25

By Zak Rotello Olympic Tavern Co-Owner Join The Olympic Tavern, The Rock River Whiskey Sippers and the experts from Everett’s Liquor in
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Deschutes Brewery brings ‘Woody’ to Rockford’s Olympic Tavern

By Zak Rotello Olympic Tavern Co-Owner Oregon’s own Deschutes Brewery is bringing a few kegs of their award-winning beer and their
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‘The Ultimate Tap Takeover’ at Kryptonite Bar Jan. 12

By Chris Wachowiak Kryptonite Bar Owner The Ultimate Tap Takeover? That’s a bold claim. I mean, if you were to call
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Girl Scout Cookies on sale through Jan. 27

• Girl Scout Snack Bars are now also available, in addition to the traditional cookie favorites Staff Report Girl Scout Cookie orders are
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42nd Annual Aquin Flea Market & Indoor Garage Sale Jan. 6

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The 42nd Annual Flea Market & Indoor Garage Sale will take place Sunday, Jan. 6, in
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Three Sneak Peeks offer first look at Beloit film fest

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Hundreds of films have been submitted, reviewed and scheduled. Filmmakers from around the world are making
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New Year’s celebration at Burpee Dec. 31

Staff Report Celebrate the New Year — naturally — at Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History. Join the museum from 1
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Celebrate the New Year at Rockford’s Discovery Center

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host a kid-style New Year’s Eve party from 12:40 to 4:30 p.m., Monday,
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2013 MAC Radio Live in Monroe, Wis., Jan. 18-19

Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — For a 15th consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center (MAC) will present MAC Radio Live-Showcase
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Freeport’s Lindo Theatre presents Science Fiction Film Series

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Since the mid-19th century, science fiction films have slowly become a regular staple of the film
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120 films ready for the curtain at Feb. 14-17 Beloit film fest

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will mark its eighth season Feb. 14-17, expanding this year
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Comedy film pioneer David Zucker to chair BIFF 2013

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Legendary Hollywood writer, director and producer David Zucker will serve as honorary chairman of the eighth
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Abigail Disney to keynote YWCA’s Leader Luncheon XXXIII March 4, 2013

Staff Report YWCA of Rockford will host Abigail Disney, producer of Pray the Devil Back to Hell and Women, War &
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Literacy Council in search of volunteer tutors; training starts Jan. 8

Staff Report The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve their
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Rockford’s oldest thrift shop

Staff Report Looking for household items at bargain prices? Don’t forget to check out Crusader Thrift Shop, 310 Seventh St., the
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Dec. 31 deadline for Freeport Park District photo contest

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — All amateur photographers are invited to participate in a photo contest to celebrate the beauty, unique
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High Maintenance to host holiday benefit show Dec. 20

• Proceeds from event benefit Remedies domestic violence shelter in Rockford Staff Report High Maintenance Salon and Spa will be hosting a holiday
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‘Old-School Holiday’ at Clock Tower’s Tempo Dec. 29

Staff Report Local musician Harlan Jefferson presents “Old-School Holiday: Comedy and Dance Party, Part 4” Saturday, Dec. 29, at Tempo Italian
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Students urged to enter ‘Letters About Literature’ contest

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White (D) is urging students in grades 4-10
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Book Review: ‘Images of America’ series profiles Rockford

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Many years ago, people used to enjoy looking through a device called a stereopticon. By peering
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Rockford author releases historical fiction set in 1930s Chicago

Staff Report Rockford author Angela Wood is celebrating the nationwide release of her historical novel Things Not Seen. The novel takes readers
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Day of fine arts for those with disabilities set for Dec. 15

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents NO BOUNDARIES, a day of fine arts experiences for people of all ages with
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Holiday traditions featured at Ethnic Heritage Museum

Staff Report Visit the Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford, to see beautiful holiday exhibits in each ethnic gallery:
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Skate With Santa, visit Santa’s Workshop Dec. 15 at Carlson Ice Arena

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Carlson Ice Arena will host the annual Skate With Santa public ice skating session from 2
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Award-winning local film to be released as web series

• Award-winning film Hand of Glory to be released in four parts throughout December Staff Report Following a successful festival run, Hand of
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Min danske eventyr (‘My Danish adventure’) — part two

Editor’s note: Following is part two of a two-part series. Part one appeared in the Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012,
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Photo: Jerry Seinfeld to bring his stand-up act to Rockford Feb. 8

From the Dec. 5-11, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Winnebago Buy Local hosts holiday dinner Dec. 10

Staff Report Winnebago Buy Local will present its second annual holiday dinner at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at Bistro 108,
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