A new season and reason to celebrate women in March

Staff Report Wisdom And You (WAY) Enterprises will embrace the new season of spring and recognize March as National Women’s History
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Youth Charity Jam March 16

Staff Report Rockford Area Music Industry’s (RAMI) Youth Charity Jam is set for Friday, March 16, at Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910
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Keith student selected to play in national ensemble

Staff Report Keith Country Day School junior Jacob Jang is a rare musical talent, and this month he will be able
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Chidren’s Choir presents musical tribute to love March 15

Online Staff Report Rock Valley Children’s Choir presents a musical tribute to love in their 10th annual Singers Songbook concert, “Let
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Todd Rundgren to play two shows with Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Staff Report American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer Todd Rundgren will perform two shows with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at
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Doug MacLeod performs March 10 at Emerson House for Charlotte’s Web

Staff Report Doug MacLeod was first introduced to Charlotte’s Web by Mark Thompson of Crossroads Blues Society. He made his debut
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Sparky & Rhonda Rucker at Mendelssohn March 2

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts kicks off National Arts in Education Month: March for the Arts with Sparky
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Winners named in Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has announced the winners of the 51st Annual Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, which took
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‘Debussy, le magnifique’ March 2 at Court Street United Methodist Church

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next season concert, “Debussy, le magnifique,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 2,
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SOGN Women’s Retreat ‘It’s ALL In Me!’ March 3

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Sounds Of Good News Productions invites you to its monthly Women’s Workshop Retreat, “It’s ALL In Me!”
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California Guitar Trio at Rockford’s Memorial Hall March 30

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will present the California Guitar Trio at Rockford’s Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m.,
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Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition Winners’ Recital Feb. 26

Staff Report The first-place winners of the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s 51st Annual Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition will perform
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Miles Nielsen — part two

Editor’s note: Local musician Miles Nielsen released his new album, Miles Nielsen Presents the Rusted Hearts, Feb. 14. Nielsen is
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Patrick Ball performs for Charlotte’s Web Feb. 25

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents Patrick Ball, Celtic harpist, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at First
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RAMI Spring Benefit set for March 10

Staff Report Tebala Shrine Temple will be the scene of the 14th Annual Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Spring Benefit Saturday,
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Voting for RAMI’s People’s Choice Awards ends March 17

Staff Report Vote for your favorite Artist of the Year, Special Event, Venue and Radio Station by midnight, March 17, in
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Coronado Concert Association presents ‘Tschaikowski’ Feb. 24

Staff Report The Rockford Coronado Concert Association has announced the performance of “Tschaikowski” by the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra with Alexander
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Benefit blues event Feb. 24 at Byron’s American Legion Hall

By Steve Jones Crossroads Blues Society Bryan Lee is a guitar wizard, singer, songwriter, blues performer and most of all, a good
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Beppe Gambetta at Emerson House Feb. 17

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts is happy to welcome back Italian artist Beppe Gambetta, who, with his
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Miles Nielsen — part one

Editor’s note: The following originally appeared on the locally-produced Legendary Rock Interviews Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Legendaryrockinterviewsdotcom. The interview was
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Benefit for Charlotte’s Web Feb. 18 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Between Planes (spin-off trio of Rockford’s favorite reunited band, Emery Christiansen) is hosting a benefit concert and party to
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The Music Academy offers Cinderella-themed recital

Staff Report A solo piano recital, “Daydreaming,” will be presented by Anne Olson of The Music Academy piano faculty at 3
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Court Street UMC holds ‘Worship Through Arts’ Concert Series

Staff Report Court Street United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its Third Annual “Worship Through Arts” Concert Series at 2 p.m.,
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‘Young Eagles Success’ Club kids celebrate Black History Month

Staff Report The “Young Eagles Success” (YES) Club kids will celebrate February as Black History Month at two events, sponsored by
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Photo: Concert pays tribute to our struggles, triumphs

From the Feb. 15-21, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Romantic jazz favorites featured at Mendelssohn Feb. 13

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next “Music on Main” concert, romantic jazz favorites by Rockford’s own
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Miles Nielsen releases new album Feb. 14

Staff Report Singer-songwriter Miles Nielsen stirs up his own pop rock brand of Beatles-esque Cosmic Americana with his sophomore album,
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RAMI Youth Charity Jam auditions Feb. 25 at Tebala Shrine Temple

Staff Report Auditions for the 2012 Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Youth Charity Jam will start at 5:20 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
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Cody Clauson Trio featured at Clock Tower’s Sweetheart’s Concert Feb. 12

Staff Report The Cody Clauson Trio will perform a Sweetheart’s Concert at the Best Western Clock Tower Resort beginning at 2
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‘This Land is Your Land’ concert Feb. 10 features regional youth ensembles

Staff Report Kantorei — The Singing Boys of Rockford, The Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) and the Rock Valley Children’s Choir
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Violinist featured at Rockford Symphony’s SoundBites Feb. 10

Staff Report The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) welcomes Canadian-born violinist Michele Lekas, the RSO’s concertmaster, as the guest artist for SoundBites,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Corky Siegel at Rockford’s Music Academy Jan. 14

Staff Report Noted blues artist Corky Siegel will offer musical and creative guidance to students at The Music Academy (TMA)
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‘Let Freedom Ring!’ King Day celebration Jan. 16 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions invites all to attend their Sixth Annual “Let Freedom Ring” concert, a musical
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Accordionist Mike Alongi featured at Jan. 13 SoundBites

• Lunchtime discussion with Alongi complements Jan. 14 ‘Tales from the Mideast’ performance by Rockford Symphony Orchestra Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra
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Avalon String Quartet Concert — Program 3 Jan. 27

Concert is third in a series of six profiling Beethoven’s string quartets Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon
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Help local band AudioDrive win $20,000 contest

Staff Report Roscoe, Ill.-based rock band AudioDrive has been selected in the FDIC National Band Competition. The FDIC is considered “The World’s
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Bryan Bowers returns to Charlotte’s Web Jan. 7

Staff Report Saturday, Jan. 7 brings a new year and a familiar voice: Bryan Bowers, known throughout the world as
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Jan. 30 deadline to enter 2012 RAMI Youth Charity Jam

Staff Report Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is searching for teen-aged bands to audition Saturday, Feb. 25, for the 2012 RAMI
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JustGoods hosts Andrew and Casey Calhoun with Victor Sanders Jan. 6

Staff Report JustGoods Listening Room will host Chicago-area favorites Andrew and Casey Calhoun, with Victor Sanders at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan.
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A New Year’s ‘Evolution’ for Women in 2012

• Event will be Jan. 7 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Northwest Site Staff Report Wisdom And You (WAY) Enterprises invites all
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Local finalist in ‘Song of the Year Contest’

Staff Report WGE Records of Rockford received acknowledgment Dec. 11 from 2011 Song of the Year Contest, Los Angeles, that the
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