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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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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Blameshift lead singer Jenny Mann
By John Parks
Blameshift is a Long Island, N.Y., band that was part of this summer’s Rock’n The Valley concert
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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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The Deadstring Brothers play Rockford’s Kryptonite Nov. 7
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Detroit band The Deadstring Brothers bring their alt-country/rock to Rockford’s Kryptonite, 308 W. State St., at 9 p.m., Wednesday,
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Paranormal investigations speaker at Woodstock Opera House Nov. 4
• Theater stages Blithe Spirit Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 2-18
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WOODSTOCK, Ill. — In TownSquare Players’ latest production at the Woodstock Opera House,
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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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Concert Review: Ailey II presented by Rockford Coronado Concert Association
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Ailey II, the touring company of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, gave a performance of unmatched
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Free Young Musicians Series Recital Nov. 3 at Mendelssohn
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents local music students in the Young Musicians Series Recital, “Autumn Masquerade,” at 1:30 p.m.,
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Rockford Area Arts Council offers Grant Seekers Workshop Nov. 5
• Application deadline Nov. 16 for Community Access Grants for projects taking place in 2013
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Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) will
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River City Sound preps for international competition
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Rockford-based River City Sound Chorus has been preparing for international competition since April 2011 when they won first place
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 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 Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2012
Fall Attractions
Amenti Haunted House – Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Ages 12 and older. Open at 7 p.m.,
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Music Calendar: Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2012
Upcoming Events
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concerts: Young Musicians Series Recital, “Autumn Masquerade,” Nov. 3, 1
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Rockton Chamber seeks vendors for Candy Cane Craft Show
Online Staff Report
This year, the Rockton Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its Candy Cane Craft Show to coincide with the
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The Literacy Council needs volunteer tutors
Online Staff Report
The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve
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‘Bridal Show of Shows’ Oct. 28 at IBEW Banquet Hall
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Sunday, Oct. 28, The Rockford Wedding Professionals will be hosting their “Bridal Show of Shows” at the IBEW
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Oct. 28 Festivale Latino! celebrates Hispanic heritage in music
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BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit Janesville Sympony (BJS) presents “Festivale Latino!”, a special event celebrating Hispanic music and
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East Troy Electric Railroad offers ‘Tracks & Treats’ Oct. 27-28
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EAST TROY, Wis. — The East Troy Electric Railroad will host “Tracks & Treats” during Halloween weekend, a
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‘Spooky Science’ at Discovery Center Museum Oct. 27
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Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will offer a fun, safe and not-too-scary Halloween celebration titled “Spooky Science” from 6
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Edgebrook’s ‘Festival of Fantasy’ set for Oct. 27
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Rockford’s Edgebrook shopping center, 1601 N. Alpine Road, will host its Seventh Annual Festival of Fantasy Children’s Costume
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‘Trick or Treat at the Museum’ Oct. 27 at Stephenson County Historical Society Museum
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FREEPORT, Ill. — Halloween stories, hot cider and kids in costume return to the Stephenson County Historical Society
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Casey’s Pub adds new kitchen, 23 new menu items, ‘Healthy Side’ menu
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — Casey’s Pub in Loves Park, Ill., has just added on a new kitchen with
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Tube Talk: Is Tinker Swiss Cottage haunted? ‘Ghost Hunters’ crew is on the case
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Most people in the Rockford area are familiar with the iconic Tinker Swiss Cottage, but not everyone
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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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Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra opens season Oct. 26
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) main concert series will open at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, with the
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Photos: Second Annual Bacon Fest
From the Oct. 24-30, 2012, issue
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Bach Chamber Choir to present Fall Concert Oct. 28
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The Bach Chamber Choir will present a Fall Concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, in the acoustical space
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Literary Hook: ‘Scripture and Sonnet in Song’ set for Nov. 4
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
For that rare breed of person who enjoys the beautiful sonnets of Shakespeare and Wordsworth,
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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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Timber Lake presents interactive viewing of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
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MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) in Mount Carroll, Ill., will present a one-night-only interactive viewing
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Park District awarded for Public Art Walking Tour
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The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) held its annual Awards Gala and recognition program Friday, Sept. 28, at
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Girl Scouts taking orders for fall products through Nov. 2
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Peanut Butter Bears, Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins, Dulce De Leche Caramels and Wasabi Almonds join the lineup for Girl
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‘Waiting for Godot’ takes stage at NIU Oct. 31-Nov. 4
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DEKALB, Ill. — Simply waiting for something can be tedious. The premise of the next theatrical production of the
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Oct. 24-30, 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 Oct. 24-30, 2012
Fall Attractions
Amenti Haunted House – Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Ages 12 and older. Open at 7 p.m.,
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Music Calendar: Week of Oct. 24-30, 2012
Upcoming Events
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: Main Concert Series: Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra in “Stained Glass
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Halloween contest gives one young fan chance to trick-or-treat with RiverHawks’ mascot
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LOVES PARK, Ill. — With Halloween right around the corner, the Rockford RiverHawks have announced RiverHawks’ mascot Rocko
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Discovery Center offers ‘Eye See You,’ ‘Gingerbread House’ classes
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The whole family is invited to learn and play together at Discovery Center’s Fall Family Classes.
“Eye See
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BIFF Year Round offers ‘Comeback, the Wisconsin Beer Movie’ Oct. 20
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BELOIT, Wis. — Get an early taste — or sip — of what is coming up at the
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Rockford’s Bar 3 gets ghoulish for Oct. 20 Halloween party
Online Staff Report
Halloween is almost here, and in celebration, Bar 3 of Rockford is hosting a delightfully wicked night showcasing
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The Taus host Total Woman Conference and Expo Oct. 19-20
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The Taus, Inc., will host their first Total Woman Conference and Expo Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20, featuring
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Rockford native’s a capella group finalist in Lady Antebellum contest
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Rockford native Tony Marx’s a capella group, Breath of Soul, has made the top five in the finals
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Rockford Public Library Foundation to hold wine-tasting event
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Rockford Public Library Foundation is hosting a wine-tasting event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19, at
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NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents Oscar Wilde’s ‘An Ideal Husband’
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DEKALB, Ill. — Pressure to achieve perfection, political blackmail and forgiveness are all aspects of life explored in
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Dan Pincus, Jim McElhaney, Jack Brand in ‘Jazz at Emerson’ Oct. 18
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s next “Jazz at Emerson” concert with Dan Pincus, Jim McElhaney and special guest Jack
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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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Anne Hills performs at Emerson House Oct. 20
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Award-winning singer/songwriter Anne Hills will perform at the historic Emerson House, 420 N. Main St., Rockford, at 7:30 p.m.,
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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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