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Franchesco’s Ristorante offers monthly charity pizzas in 2012

Staff Report Rockford’s Franchesco’s Ristorante has announced it will offer monthly pizza specials throughout the 2012 calendar year. A portion of
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Chai tea: The traditional drink of the new century

By Ellen Larson As a new generation enters the business and career world, revolutions in technology and a fast-paced lifestyle are
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

Produce sections continue global expansion

By Dom Castaldo, Ph.D. The produce sections in northern Illinois supermarkets are becoming crowded. Unfamiliar fruits and vegetables are joining potatoes,
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January 4, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Wine and home brews featured at Jan. 6 Discovery After Dark

Staff Report Hire a sitter for Jan. 6, because a Discovery Center concoction, “Fermentation Information,” is for grownups only! Local partners Forest
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Jan. 7-8 last days to visit ‘Peanuts … Naturally’ exhibit at Discovery Center

Staff Report Meet with Charlie Brown and the gang one last time before the Peanuts … Naturally exhibition closes at Rockford’s
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Frosty and Friends Skate’ set for Jan. 15

Staff Report A “Frosty and Friends Skate” public ice skating session will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15,
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Girl Scouts introduce new cookie for 100th anniversary, orders taken Jan. 2-22

Staff Report There’s something sweet about turning 100! Since 2012 marks 100 years of Girl Scouting, it makes sense there would
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Deadline Jan. 6 for state contest ‘Letters About Literature’

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4-12 to
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Sculptor honors U.S. Capitol Dome’s history, creators in book ‘Topping the Dome’

Staff Report Similarities can be drawn from the life of author Richard F. Novak and famed American sculptor Thomas Crawford. Novak
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local author releases chilling novel, ‘Fiend — The Manifestation’

Staff Report Northern Illinois University graduate Phil Bolos has released a novel titled Fiend — The Manifestation. Chilling and disturbing, Fiend will
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford author releases charming kids’ book

• The Cider House Bears written by Rockford resident Douglas Nolan Staff Report Rockford author Douglas Nolan recently celebrated the nationwide release
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Mendelssohn to participate in endowment challenge grant program

• Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s goal is to raise $150,000 for their endowment over the next three years Staff Report Rockford’s Mendelssohn
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Learn basics of Bartitsu in Leaf River Jan. 21

Staff Report LEAF RIVER, Ill. — People who have seen the current Sherlock Holmes movie A Game of Shadows should surely
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local barbershop offers tips for a great shave

Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Nichols Barbershop, 2615 20th St., Rockford, across from ALDI. Walk-ins or appointments are
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Discovery Center hosts kid-style New Year’s Eve celebration

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host a kid-style New Year’s Eve party from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday,
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit International Film Fest set for Feb. 16-19; ‘Sneak Peeks’ Jan. 17-19

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit, Wis., and surrounding communities will celebrate “The Power of Film” Feb. 16-19, 2012, when the
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Playing for Peace event honors Brandon Marcus Wright Dec. 17

Staff Report The first-ever Playing for Peace event will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Rockford
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Skate With Santa at Carlson Ice Arena Dec. 18

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Carlson Ice Arena will host a Skate With Santa public ice skating session from 2 to
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December 14, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive’ to benefit thousands of stateline families

• Day-long toy drive set for Dec. 9 benefits Salvation Army Staff Report Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

First Lutheran’s Lucia Fest set for Dec. 10

Staff Report The community is invited to First Lutheran Church’s annual Lucia Fest from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 10,
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December 7, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 1

Staff Report SwedishAmerican Hospital will kick off the holidays with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The celebration will be from 2
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Church hosts more than 300 nativities, several area choirs

Staff Report Many people are concerned with buying presents and hosting family for the Christmas season, but one area church wants
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

CoCo Key offers holiday season promotions

Staff Report CoCo Key Water Resort’s “CoCo Cares” community outreach program is working to once again assist with the needs of
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November 23, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Ethnic Heritage Museum groundbreaking Nov. 18

Staff Report Help Ethnic Heritage Museum celebrate the beginning of a new addition. The museum is building its “future from the
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Christmas Holiday Traditions Open House Nov. 19-20

Staff Report The Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford will host its Holiday Traditions Open House from noon to
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Gründungsfest Nov. 19 at Loves Park City Hall

Staff Report Get your polka on at the German Society’s Gründungsfest celebration from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 19, at
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Designated Drivers of Illinois partners with Block 5 businesses

Service active Friday and Saturday nights Staff Report Designated Drivers of Illinois has recently partnered with the following businesses on Block 5
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit International Film Festival to expand to Rockford

Staff Report The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) has chosen Rockford to serve as host location for a series of movies
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Edgebrook shopping center hosts Tree Lighting, Open House Nov. 18-19

Staff Report Rockford’s Edgebrook shopping center will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Open House from 5 to 7 p.m.,
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Turkey Skate set for Nov. 20 at Carlson Ice Arena

Staff Report Enjoy some exercise with the family while having a “gobblin’ good time” at the annual Turkey Skate special ice
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rock-Con gaming convention Nov. 4-6

Staff Report The 38th annual Rock-Con gaming convention will be at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park,
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Winter Wonderland’ at Summerfield Zoo Nov. 5-6

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo presents its Second Annual “Winter Wonderland” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Smash your pumpkin at Discovery Center Nov. 6

Staff Report Dead pumpkins become parking lot projectiles when flung from Discovery Center’s giant catapult between 1 and 4 p.m.,
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Area Arts Council offers Grant Seekers Workshop Nov. 7

Staff Report The Rockford Area Arts Council’s Community Arts Access Grants are available for individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Block 5 Halloween Bash set for Oct. 29 downtown

Staff Report Businesses in the 500 block of East State Street in downtown Rockford are teaming up for a Block 5
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local author shares Rockford area’s top five creepiest places

By Michael Kleen Author and Publisher Things lurk in the dark recesses of the places we frequent each day, and the
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Fun at Rockford Park District’s crown jewel

By John Gile October fun continues at Rockford Park District’s Lockwood Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday,
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

German Society’s Oktoberfest Oct. 21-22 in Loves Park

• 47th annual event features German and domestic beer, German and American food Staff Report The 47th Annual German Society Oktoberfest will
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Junior League’s Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser Oct. 20 at The Olympic Tavern

Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. (JLR) will host an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser from 6:30 to 9 p.m.,
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘The Secret Life of Sarah E?’ at Ethnic Heritage Museum Oct. 16

• Reservations required for event detailing story of Civil War nurse Staff Report The Italian Gallery of Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum presents
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tinker hosts paranormal tours Fridays in October

Staff Report Rockford’s Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is offering paranormal tours of the museum on Friday nights throughout October. Tours will
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Japanese flower arranging, Tea Ceremony set for Oct. 29-30

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens will host its annual Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) exhibition and demonstration and a public demonstration
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Photos: 26th Head of the Rock Regatta

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Cider & Cinnamon Arts and Crafts Fair Oct. 1-2

Staff Report Edgebrook’s 37th Cider & Cinnamon Arts and Crafts Fair is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. Admission is
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Peanuts… Naturally’ opens at Discovery Center Oct. 1

Staff Report Peanuts… Naturally, opening Saturday, Oct. 1, at Discovery Center Museum, takes a light-hearted look at Charles Schulz’s exploration
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Deadline Oct. 14 for Miss Oktoberfest applicants

Staff Report The German Society of Rockford is accepting applications for young women interested in competing for the crown of Miss
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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Photos: Midway presents World War II Days

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September 28, 2011 | Also published in Community> Photo Galleries> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

World War II Days Sept. 24-25 at Midway Village

Staff Report Midway Village Museum will present World War II Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24,
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September 21, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Photos: Screw City Beer Fest taps State and Main

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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Community> Photo Galleries> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Screw City Beer Festival Sept. 10 in downtown Rockford

Staff Report Craft beer lovers will have the chance to try some fresh brews when a new festival kicks off this
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)


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