Without Shoes Modern Dance presents ‘The Polar Express’ Dec. 15

• Without Shoes dancers will present the magic of Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s book Staff Report Without Shoes Modern Dance Company will
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Metal rocker Willie Basse brings food drive tour to Janesville’s The Back Bar Dec. 15

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Metal rocker Willie Basse will bring his “Feed America — Now, Concerts to End Hunger” tour
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‘Holidays and Holy Days’ Concert Dec. 16

Staff Report The Rock Valley Children’s Choir is pleased to present their 10th Annual “Holidays and Holy Days” Concert performance “‘Twas
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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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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 14-20, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356:
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Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 14-20, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch
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Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 14-20, 2011

Upcoming Events RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight
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Byron Civic Theatre holds auditions for ‘Mister Roberts’ Dec. 11

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Auditions for Byron Civic Theatre’s production of Mister Roberts will be at 6 p.m., Sunday,
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Local authors featured Dec. 10-11 at Holiday Gift Expo in Freeport

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — As part of the Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center’s 2011 Holiday Gift Expo featuring locally-made gift items
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Holland Zander, John Bishoff at JustGoods Dec. 16

• Vocalist, guitarist join forces as Fear & Desire for free show Staff Report Holland Zander and John Bishoff will perform as
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Theater Review: ‘Indian Blood’ — a memory of teen-age years in Buffalo

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Rockford’s Artists’ Ensemble presents A.R. Gurney’s memorable story of a teen-ager, his family and the difficulties faced
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‘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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Joe Jencks performs in Concert Conversations Dec. 13

Staff Report You are invited to another session of the Concert Conversations series “Recorded Live for Broadcast” featuring Joe Jencks
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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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Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert Dec. 10

Staff Report Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will present its Fall Concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, in the newly-renovated
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Local musicians to raise funds for charity at Dec. 11 Christmas concert

Staff Report Jim Waddell and members of local Christian rock band Epiphany will come together Sunday, Dec. 11, for their 16th
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Mendelssohn Club’s scholarship and awards deadlines approaching

Staff Report The registration deadline for the Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, Monday, Dec. 12, is coming up fast! The Scholarship Competition
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Mannheim Steamroller at Coronado Dec. 11

Staff Report Mannheim Steamroller will bring its holiday tradition to the Coronado Performing Arts Center for two shows — at 4
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Take a bus trip to shop Michigan Avenue Dec. 10

Staff Report Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Campus Activities Board’s Chicago Shopping Trip is set for Saturday, Dec. 10. The bus will depart
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 7-13, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356:
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Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 7-13, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch
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Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 7-13, 2011

Upcoming Events RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight
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St. Nicholas sculpture exhibition at Vineyard Books Dec. 6-10

Online Staff Report A private collection of St. Nicholas statuary by northern Illinois artist David Seagraves will be exhibited for the
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St. Mark Ringers presents ‘Ring Christmas Bells’ Dec. 4

Online Staff Report The St. Mark Ringers, a handbell ensemble directed by Margaret Dean, will present “Ring Christmas Bells,” a Christmas
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Ethnic Heritage Museum’s La Posada at Memorial Hall Dec. 3; admission is free

Online Staff Report The Hispanic Gallery of Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) will present the ninth annual La Posada celebration from
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42nd Annual Country Music Show Toy Drive Dec. 4 in DeKalb

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Organizer Gary Mullis of DeKalb, Ill., will put on his 42nd Annual Country Music Show
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Dec. 2-3 ‘A Holly Jolly Market’ features 35 vendors at Millennium Center

Online Staff Report Rockford City Market will host “A Holly Jolly Market” from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec.
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Candy Cane Craft Fair Dec. 3 at Greater Rockton Center

Online Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — The Rockton Chamber of Commerce’s Candy Cane Craft Fair will be at the Greater Rockton
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Artists’ Ensemble stages ‘Indian Blood’ Dec. 2-18

Staff Report Rockford’s Artists’ Ensemble (AE) Theater will present A.R. Gurney’s Indian Blood Dec. 2-18. The nostalgic holiday comedy will be
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Images of Gary, Ind., featured in exhibit at Kryptonite Dec. 2

Staff Report Photos and video by 10 area artists will be featured at Kryptonite Bar in a show titled “Dear No.
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RAMI Musicians Organization Christmas Party Dec. 1

Staff Report The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Musicians Organization will hold its Second Annual Christmas Party starting at 6 p.m.,
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Free art show at Prairie Street Gallery benefits Arts Council

Staff Report Rockford’s Prairie Street Gallery will host an art show from 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, and from
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‘Christmas with Kantorei’ set for Dec. 4, 20

Staff Report Kantorei, The Singing Boys of Rockford, will present two performances of “Christmas with Kantorei” this season. The matinee
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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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Rockford Bands Together Dec. 3

Staff Report Rockford Bands Together — featuring the Rockford Wind Ensemble, the Salvation Army Rockford Temple Band and the debut performance
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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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Literary Hook: Poem finds meaning in the layers of life

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Jo Balisteri was a student of last month’s class at The Clearing in Door County, Wisconsin.
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RVC Old Towne Band concert features 1920 silent film

Staff Report The wildly popular Rock Valley College Old Town Band will present two free concerts at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec.
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Avalon String Quartet returns to Mendelssohn Dec. 2

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356:
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Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch
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Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2011

Upcoming Events RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight
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Holiday Tree Lighting Nov. 27 outside Nicholas Conservatory kicks off Festival of Lights

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District welcomes family and friends to a free event filled with all the sights, sounds and
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Family film ‘Snowmen’ featured at Rockford’s Sullivan Theater Nov. 26

Online Staff Report This weekend, Rockford will showcase one of the most popular family films from the 2011 Beloit International Film
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‘Joe Cool’ science at Discovery Center Nov. 25-26

Online Staff Report Experience “Joe Cool” science at Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum during Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25-26. The museum will be
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Laurent House, Frank Lloyd Wright inspire Kortman exhibit

Staff Report The Laurent House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpieces, embraces the landscape along Spring Brook Road, right
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Theater Review: ‘Tis the season … at Pec Playhouse

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Pec Playhouse’s holiday production is quite a change from the familiar shows that we see every year.
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Muriel Anderson, Tierra Negra perform Nov. 25

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will host two talented artistic acts at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25,
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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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Byron Civic Theatre offers ‘USO Christmas Tour’ Nov. 25-Dec. 4

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Americans could not believe their ears when, on Dec. 8, 1941, they would hear their president
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