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Rockford’s oldest thrift shop
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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
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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
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High Maintenance Salon and Spa will be hosting a holiday
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‘Old-School Holiday’ at Clock Tower’s Tempo Dec. 29
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Winnebago Buy Local hosts holiday dinner Dec. 10
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Winnebago Buy Local will present its second annual holiday dinner at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at Bistro 108,
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Rockford Handmade Market offers holiday shopping Dec. 6
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Rockford Handmade Market will open from 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie
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New author seeks funding through Kickstarter project
• Yep, It’s Rocket Science! by Bob Windt and Sarah Ford
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
A local man who makes science fun and
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Min danske äventyr (‘My Danish adventure’) — part one
Editor’s note: Following is part one of a two-part series.
By Suzee Belles
Contributing Writer
Imagine a city. A city with red-tiled
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Rockford’s downtown Winter Wonderland opens for season Nov. 23
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Winter Wonderland will open at downtown Rockford’s Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St., with a 6 p.m., Friday, Nov.
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Midtown District kicks off first ‘City Sidewalks on Seventh’ Nov. 23
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Friday, Nov. 23, Rockford’s Midtown District kicks off its first City Sidewalks on Seventh event.
Midtown businesses, organizations and
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Comedian/cult icon Neil Hamburger performs at Otto’s in DeKalb Nov. 16
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DEKALB, Ill. — Infamous comedian, Internet sensation, cult icon and “America’s Funnyman” Neil Hamburger will perform at Otto’s Niteclub
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Photo: 1st Brigade Band brings history to life in concert
From the Nov. 14-20, 2012, issue
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‘Big Fish’ author at Rock Valley College Nov. 8
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The Rock Valley College (RVC) Composition and Literature Department presents this year’s Visiting Writer Series special guest, Daniel Wallace,
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A self-guided tour of Rockford’s most haunted places
By Michael Kleen
Rockford is a city rich in history, a history that has left behind its share of ghostly
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Ramblings and Ruminations: Cracker tin filled with human remains unearthed in 1908
By Kathi Kresol
Organizer of Haunted Rockford Tours and Paranormal events through Rockford Public Library
When one thinks of the library, they
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Photo: Trick-or-treat 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ event Nov. 4
From the Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2012, issue
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Spirited Ghost Tours of Rockford’s Coronado Theatre offered Oct. 27, 30-31
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The Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society (LOLTOS) invites you to join them for a spirited Ghost Tour from
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New restaurant opens in former Red Lion on East State
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Wednesday, Oct. 24, Vintage@501, 501 E. State St., will open for business.
Vintage@501 will feature a vintage Americana theme with
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Photos: Second Annual Bacon Fest
From the Oct. 24-30, 2012, issue
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Halloween event at Burpee Museum Oct. 26
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Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., will host a special Halloween event for the family
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Rock-Con Gaming Convention Oct. 19-21
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The 39th Annual Rock-Con Gaming Convention is set for Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21, at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E.
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‘All Hallow’s Eve’ at Midway Village Oct. 20
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Trick or treat in safety at Midway Village Museum’s Victorian Village from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20,
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Bacon Fest Oct. 18 at Prairie Street Brewhouse
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The Element, a downtown Rockford-based group, has announced its second annual Bacon Fest will be from 6 to
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Fall Used Book Sale set for Oct. 19-20
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Friends of Rockford Public Library’s semi-annual used book sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19,
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Andy’s Books for Kids holds used book sale Oct. 18-20
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Andy’s Books for Kids, in association with Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford, is holding a used book sale at
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Turkey Testicle Festival set for Oct. 12-13 in Byron
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BYRON, Ill. — The 34th Turkey Testicle Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13, at the intersection
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Japanese flower arranging, tea ceremony demonstrations Oct. 27-28
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Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, announces its annual Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) demonstration and exhibit Saturday
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Oct. 13 Soup-r-Fest! benefits Shelter Care Ministries
• Event includes Soup Challenge, kids’ activities, MarketPlace vendors and live music
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Shelter Care Ministries’ first-ever Rockford Soup-r-Fest! is fast approaching.
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Da Yoopers comedy troupe performs in Monroe, Wis., Oct. 13
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MONROE, Wis. — Touting themselves as the “No. 1 fishing, hunting and beer-drinking comedy show in America,” Da Yoopers
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Boone County Harvest Fest Oct. 13
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Third Annual Boone County Harvest Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday,
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Halloween costume options at Goodwill
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When it comes to finding your ideal Halloween costume, Goodwill stores offer unlimited possibilities for the budget conscious.
With
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Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5-6 in Loves Park
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — The German Society is gearing up for the 48th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration, which will
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Screamatorium, Fear Asylum open for season Oct. 5
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Still think Halloween is just for kids? Think again! Get ready to scream your head off as R.I.P.
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Rockford Dance Company offers ‘Fall for Dance’ Sept. 21-23
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Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will present Fall for Dance Sept. 21-23 in Kresge Hall inside Riverfront Museum Park, 711
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Illinois Paranormal Conference at Memorial Hall Sept. 22
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Kathi Kresol of Haunted Rockford is hosting the Illinois Paranormal Conference at Veterans Memorial Hall in Rockford from noon
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BLACK HAWK: An Epic American Indian Tragedy
By Joan Bonnell Clark, 2012
Retired Rockford College professor/archivist
BLACK HAWK
So … you say you want to set down my tragic story
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Fiesta Mexicana Sept. 16 at Levings Park in Rockford
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Fiesta Mexicana, a celebration of Mexican Independence, will be from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, at Levings
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‘Curtains Up!’: Arts organizations kick off upcoming seasons at Greenwich Sept. 16
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The Rockford arts community will kick off local entertainment organizations’ 2012-2013 seasons at the Third Annual “Curtains Up!” event
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Photos: Kite festival brings colorful fun to skies in DeKalb
From the Sept. 12-18, 2012, issue
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Photos: A look back at the 29th On the Waterfront
From the Sept. 5-11, 2012, issue
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DeKalb Kite Fest Sept. 9
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DEKALB, Ill. — Colorful kites of all sizes and shapes will soar over the skies of DeKalb, Ill., at
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