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Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscriptions for Pops Series now available. Classics Series opens Sept. 22.
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

P.A. Peterson hosts Summer Fun Fest Aug. 25

Online Staff Report P.A. Peterson Center for Health, a program of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, presents “Summer Fun Fest” from
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

29th Annual Two Rivers Bluegrass Jam Aug. 23-25

Online Staff Report Bring your children, grandchildren, lawn chairs and blankets, and be thoroughly entertained at the 29th Annual Two Rivers
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Registration open for Children’s Choir’s fall 2012 semester

Online Staff Report The Rock Valley Children’s Choir (RVCC), directed by Leah Baskin, is a performing and educational choral organization for
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Block 5 Festival ready to rock downtown Aug. 25

By Gary Kohn Summer is almost over, which means Rockford’s best music festivals are just around the corner, including the
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

Rockford attractions making news in Chicago

Staff Report Two local attractions — Rockford Art Museum (RAM) and Burpee Museum of Natural History — have made headlines
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Art> Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Cherry Valley Days Aug. 24-26

Staff Report CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. — Cherry Valley Days will bring three days of food, fun, carnival rides and live music
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Timber Lake closes season with Rodgers and Hammerstein evening

By Bill Beard Theater Critic I love a musical! Usually I prefer a “book musical”; you know, one with a plot,
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 25

By Steve Jones Crossroads Blues Society The Third Annual Byron Crossroads Blues Festival is ready and raring to go Saturday, Aug. 25.
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Japanese Summer Festival at Anderson Gardens Aug. 25

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens invites you to its Japanese Summer Festival, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug.
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Heart Shrine Relic Tour at Vietnamese Buddhist Temple of Rockford

Staff Report Phap Lam Temple (The Vietnamese Buddhist Temple of Rockford) will host an opening reception to “Maitreya Project Heart Shrine
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Rockford’s WLUV Country Radio celebrates 50 years with picnic Aug. 26

Staff Report Joe Salvi, owner of WLUV Country Radio in Rockford, invites everyone to a 50th anniversary picnic from 1
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local jeweler launches six-month hide-and-seek contest

• Contest highlights Rockford’s key areas, historic sites Staff Report Starting Friday, Aug. 24, Clodius & Co. Jewelers will begin hosting “Clodius Rocks,”
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Chicago Days’ at East Troy Electric Railroad Aug. 25-26

Staff Report EAST TROY, Wis. — East Troy Electric Railroad in East Troy, Wis., will celebrate the iconic “L” cars of
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 22-28, 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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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 22-28, 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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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 22-28, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscriptions for Pops Series now available. Classics Series opens Sept. 22.
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Famous medium to give readings at Aug. 23 ‘Dinner With the Dead’

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Jonna Carlson, internationally-known medium, will give personal readings at a special event called “Dinner With the Dead:
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August 21, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Orange Julius smoothies, originals available at Rockford-area Dairy Queens

Online Staff Report In a merger of two iconic brands, the Dairy Queen system has added Orange Julius Premium Fruit Smoothies
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August 20, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Auditions Aug. 20 for AgeQuake Theatre’s production of ‘Headlines’

Online Staff Report AgeQuake Theatre’s auditions for its 2012-2013 production Headlines will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 20,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Blackhawk Woodcarvers’ 18th Annual Woodcarving Show Aug. 18

Online Staff Report The Blackhawk Woodcarvers’ 18th Annual Woodcarving Show is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at Tebala
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | 1 Comment

PNC Mobile Learning Adventure at Discovery Center Aug. 17

Online Staff Report PNC will be bringing a Mobile Learning Adventure for kids to Discovery Center Museum from 10 a.m. to
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Frank Calvagna with Opan Jii at Aug. 16 ‘Jazz at Emerson’

Online Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s next “Jazz at Emerson” concert featuring Frank Calvagna with Opan Jii is coming up
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Legendary Nighthawks at Rockford’s Adriatic Aug. 19

By Steve Jones Crossroads Blues Society The legendary Nighthawks will be gracing the stage at the Adriatic Live Music Bar at
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Hand of Glory’ wins Best Actress, Best Director awards in Chicago

Staff Report CHICAGO — Hand of Glory, an acclaimed independent film shot entirely in Rockford and Belvidere, took home two top
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local teen band Desolation Row headed to state competition

By Thomas Spors Local band Desolation Row has taken first place in the Illinois Teen Battle of the Bands regional competition,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana team up for ‘Copper’ on BBC America

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Despite never being a huge fan of police dramas, I was addicted to Barry Levinson and Tom
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Legendary glass artist featured in Aug. 16 artist lecture

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will present an artist lecture by William Carlson at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Winnebago Buy Local to ‘BOWL Local’ for food pantry Aug. 18

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Winnebago Buy Local will present “Winnebago BOWL Local” beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Black Family Reunion Celebration Aug. 17-19

Staff Report The Rockford Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is hosting the Black Family Reunion Celebration, a
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Timber Lake presents ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Aug. 16-26

Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) closes its 2012 season with a stunning collection of compositions
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Dance Company holds auditions Aug. 18

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will be auditioning for the 2012-2013 season Company and JR Company at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Folk duo Comfort Food in concert Aug. 17

Staff Report The folk duo Comfort Food will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug.17, at JustGoods Listening Room, 201 Seventh St.,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Paranormal Tour at Tinker Swiss Cottage set for Aug. 17

Staff Report A Paranormal Tour will be held at Rockford’s Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Aug.
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

St. Stanislaus to celebrate Polish Fest Aug. 19

Staff Report The 31st Annual Polish Fest will be Sunday, Aug. 19, on the St. Stanislaus Church grounds, 201 Buckbee St.,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: ‘Before its time’: A thoughtful poem that works on two levels

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Here is a poem by Cleo Johnson, who is becoming a regular contributor to Literary
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Photo: Boone County Fair fun

From the Aug. 15-21, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Photo Galleries> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Free Milwaukee Irish Fest tickets available

• Festival runs Aug. 16-19 Staff Report Staying active and involved in the community is a good way to remain youthful and healthy,
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Immigration histories of Rockford’s Italian families sought

Staff Report The Greater Rockford Italian American Association (GRIAA) is inviting all Italian-Americans in the Rockford area to participate in “The
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Musical drama raises $1,500 for hospice patients

Staff Report Local playwright Andrew Mahan and the cast of the musical drama Colors of Hope have raised more than $1,500
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 15-21, 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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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 15-21, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Adventure Club – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 15-21, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscriptions for Pops Series now available. Classics Series opens Sept. 22.
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

‘Star Wars Jr. Jedi Academy’ at Discovery Center Aug. 10

Online Staff Report Join forces with other Star Wars fans and enjoy Star Wars-themed activities, games and more Friday, Aug.
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August 9, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Train Camp at East Troy Electric Railroad Aug. 14

Online Staff Report EAST TROY, Wis. — As children or adults, how many of us have imagined “driving” a train? From
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Plum River Playhouse holds auditions for ‘The Cemetery Club’ Aug. 13-14

Online Staff Report STOCKTON, Ill. — Plum River Playhouse in Stockton, Ill., is holding auditions for Ivan Menchell’s delightful comedy The
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Registration open for 2012-2013 Mendelssohn Music Network

Online Staff Report Registration is now open for Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s Mendelssohn Music Network’s 2012-2013 season. The Mendelssohn Music Network is
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Paul Simon, climate change, Charlotte’s Web featured on WNIJ in August

Online Staff Report Pour a cold drink, grab a (lawn) chair and enjoy a leisurely Sunday evening near your radio. Here’s
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Dane Penn brings guitar, tunes to Kryptonite Aug. 11

Online Staff Report Dane Penn did not pick up a guitar until he was 21 years old. While some might think
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

World premiere/preview of new musical in Woodstock Aug. 10-11

Online Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Chemical. Musical. Comedy. Those three words describe Red Glow Czar, a brand-new musical written by
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)


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