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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Rockford Handmade Market offers holiday shopping Dec. 6

Staff Report Rockford Handmade Market will open from 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie
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Holiday CDs featuring Carl Cole to benefit kids

Staff Report Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions is releasing new holiday music CDs to benefit their “Young Eagles Success”
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CoCo Key offers discount with donations to Toys for Tots

Staff Report Rockford’s CoCo Key Water Resort is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots Foundation for their
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Local country and folk singer releases new album

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Independent record label Tate Music Group has announced the release of Dan Holmes’ new album, Something
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 5-11, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 5-11, 2012

Winter Attractions Winter Wonderland – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St. Features all-weather outdoor skating rink, benches, evergreen trees, thousands of
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Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 5-11, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: “Sounds of Winter,” 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 7. Info:
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Holiday Open House — A Celebration of Stars Dec. 4

Online Staff Report The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will hold a Holiday Open House — Celebration of Stars, from 4:30-6:30
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Rockford Symphony’s principal harpist featured at Rockton church Dec. 2

Online Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — Nanette Felix, principal harpist for the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO), will perform a program of
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Stephenson County Museum’s Annual Christmas Tea Dec. 2

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — A Victorian Child’s Christmas will be the theme at this year’s Annual Christmas Tea at
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Notions Nook quilting and sewing shop relocates to Edgebrook

• Special events include Cathedral Window class Dec. 1, Floriani Family Secrets Tour Dec. 14-15 Online Staff Report Notions Nook has relocated from
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2nd City Chorus presents holiday program Dec. 1

Online Staff Report 2nd City Chorus will present a musical production to kick off the holiday season at 3 p.m., Saturday,
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Nativity Display and Concert set for Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Online Staff Report The public is invited to attend the Nativity Display and Concert presented by the Rockford Stake of the
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The Good Lovelies perform in Monroe, Wis., Nov. 30

Online Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — Funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass, the Good Lovelies prove they are
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Nationally-known Peter Mayer in concert in DeKalb Nov. 30

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb (UUFD), Ill., will host a special return concert with
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Theater Review: ‘Greetings’ from Pec Playhouse

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Written by Tom Dudzick and directed by Michael Dice at Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., Greetings
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Theater Review: ‘The Way of the World’ at Rockford College

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The recent production of William Congreve’s classic 18th-century drama is rarely seen on stage. Directed by Deborah
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St. Mark Ringers present ‘Ring Joy to the World’ Dec. 2

Staff Report The St. Mark Ringers, a handbell ensemble directed by Margaret Dean, will present “Ring Joy to the World,”
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Tube Talk: A long winter’s nap: Many series on hiatus during December

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Ever notice how many repeats air throughout the month of December? With the November ratings sweeps period
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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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Literary Hook: Finding joy and serenity this holiday season

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet For men and women “of a certain age,” Christmas comes packed with memories. Sometimes the
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Photo: 50 years ago: Robert Frost at the University of Detroit Memorial Building

From the Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share
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‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ featured at Showplace 16

Staff Report “Tarantino XX: Reservoir Dogs 20th Anniversary Event” will hit select movie theaters nationwide at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012

Winter Attractions Winter Wonderland – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St. Features all-weather outdoor skating rink, benches, evergreen trees, thousands of
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Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: “Sounds of Winter,” 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 7. Info:
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Woods Equipment Company makes Call for Artists; Nov. 30 deadline

Online Staff Report OREGON, Ill. — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Batwing flex-wing rotary cutter, Woods Equipment Company
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‘It’s ALL In Me!’ women’s workshop retreat Nov. 24

Online Staff Report Wisdom And You (WAY) Enterprises will hold another “It’s ALL In Me!” inspirational workshop retreat for women from
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Christkindlmarkt at Monroe’s Turner Hall Nov. 23-24

Online Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — The sights, sounds and smells of an Old World holiday tradition will fill the Grand
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Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition offers ‘The Ghost of Christmas Presents’

Online Staff Report The Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition (NITC) presents it final show of the season with its presentation of The
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Monroe Arts Center kicks off Holiday Silent Auction Nov. 23

Online Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — Relax this holiday season and do your shopping at the Monroe (Wis.) Arts Center’s (MAC)
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Rockford’s downtown Winter Wonderland opens for season Nov. 23

Staff Report 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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Artists celebrate Rockford landmarks in Kortman Gallery holiday exhibition

Staff Report For 15 years, Kortman Center for Design has been featuring hand-painted ornaments depicting Rockford landmarks. To celebrate this
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ opens at Artists’ Ensemble Nov. 30

Staff Report Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear and the Golden Age of radio as Artists’ Ensemble (AE) Theater
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Tube Talk: ‘Fringe’ marathon Nov. 23-24 on Science Channel

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer As FOX winds down the final season of Fringe — the last episode is scheduled for Jan.
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Kryptonite hosts ’80s dance party

Staff Report Big Time ’80s is a totally awesome dance party featuring the sounds of classic New Wave, gothic, pop, punk
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Midtown District kicks off first ‘City Sidewalks on Seventh’ Nov. 23

Staff Report Friday, Nov. 23, Rockford’s Midtown District kicks off its first City Sidewalks on Seventh event. Midtown businesses, organizations and
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‘Batman Live’ World Arena Tour at BMO Harris Bank Center Nov. 30-Dec. 2

• Six performances of action-packed live arena show to be staged in Rockford Staff Report The unique action-packed live arena show Batman Live,
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Byron Civic Theatre’s ‘Annie Warbucks’ to open Nov. 23

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Looking for a great family activity over the Thanksgiving weekend to start your holiday season? Byron
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Literary Hook: ‘This Thanksgiving’: A poem for the season of gratitude

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Our lives make up the fabric of gratitude. Every year, we have a feast in
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River City Sound Chorus places 14th in international event

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — River City Sound Chorus recently traveled to Denver to participate in international competition. A total of
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Katie’s Cup Conversations continue Dec. 1

Staff Report The public is invited to a Katie’s Cup Conversation presentation from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1, at
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 21-27, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 21-27, 2012

Winter Attractions Winter Wonderland – Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St. Features all-weather outdoor skating rink, benches, evergreen trees, thousands of
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Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 21-27, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: “Sounds of Winter,” 7:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 7. Info:
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Mark Baldin and Friends to perform in ‘Sounds from the Sanctuary’ concert

Online Staff Report First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St., offers the second in its eclectic “Sounds from the Sanctuary”
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Rockford’s Camerata Emanon offers ‘Love Songs’ Nov. 17

Online Staff Report Rockford chamber chorus Camerata Emanon, directed by Rulee Stallmann, will present “Love Songs,” a concert of a cappella
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Ladies Day Out in Lena, Ill., Nov. 17

Online Staff Report LENA, Ill. — Join all the excitement happening in Lena, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 17, at this fall’s Ladies
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