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Season-opening celebration at Anderson Japanese Gardens May 5

Online Staff Report Rockford’s world-renowned Anderson Japanese Gardens will host its season-opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Local News> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Spring Family Fun Day in Roscoe May 5

Online Staff Report ROSCOE, Ill. — The Spring Family Fun Day will be held from 11 a.m -3 p.m., Saturday,
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Celebrate the Golden Age of Broadway at ‘Felix’s Cabaret’

Online Staff Report Tickets are now available for the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s signature benefit event, “Felix’s Cabaret — The Golden
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels perform May 5

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels will perform Saturday, May 5, at the First United
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Pig roast celebrates springtime at Beckman Mill May 5

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Saturday, May 5, is opening day at Beckman Mill Park, offering many activities, demonstrations, tours
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

DeKalb Area Women’s Center hosts group art exhibition

Online Staff Report The DeKalb Area Women’s Center will host the group art exhibition “We Work. Art Talks. We Offer.” Created by
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May 3, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rock House Kids annual pancake breakfast fund-raiser May 5

Online Staff Report Rock House Kids, a nonprofit charitable and non-denominational organization that reaches at-risk children ages 4-18, is having its
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Bill & Kate Isles in Concert Conversations May 8

Staff Report Bill and Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth, Minn. They will be featured at
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Ethnic Heritage Museum exhibit pays tribute to Fred Hutcherson III

Staff Report Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) will unveil the “Meet Fred Hutcherson III” exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m.,
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 3 Comments

New downtown shop, Treazured Memories, opens on West Jefferson

• Shop features antiques, resale, repurposed and handmade items Staff Report Treazured Memories, a new downtown shop at 325 W. Jefferson St.,
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: HGTV’s ‘Junk Gypsies’: Two women’s junk

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer On History’s popular series American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz scour the back roads looking for
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Monroe Crossing performs at Veterans Memorial Hall May 6

• Band offers electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Staff Report Celebrating their 12th year together in 2012,
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: White crystal blanket gives way to green carpet of spring

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet We’ve just passed that in-between season, not quite winter and not quite spring. The following
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tinker Swiss to host special access to Rare Books collection

Staff Report Be one of the privileged few to participate in the special access evening of the Rare Books in the
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Free kite-flying event set for May 6 at Southwest Community Park

Staff Report Rockford Park District and Chicago Kite will host Kites in Flight, a free family kite-flying event open to the
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Artists’ flea market May 5 at Katie’s Cup

Staff Report There will be no art on display at the upcoming Rockford Art Guild event. Saturday, May 5, artists will be
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Spring ice show at Carlson Ice Arena May 5

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Carlson Ice Arena will host its spring ice show, “Skating Down Abbey Road,” featuring hit music
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Atwood Center open houses set for May 5, Oct. 20

Staff Report Do you have fond memories of camp or school field trips at Seth B. Atwood Park in Rockford? Rockford
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Camerata Emanon: For the joy of singing — in concert May 5

By Libby Parker How is a recipe for a really good cake like a recipe for a successful chamber singing
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Girls sought to appear in anti-bullying rock opera video

Staff Report Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is casting local girls, ages 11-16, for roles in its upcoming rock opera
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 2-8, 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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of May 2-8, 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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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | 1 Comment

Music Calendar: Week of May 2-8, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Info: 815-964-9713 or www.mendelssohnpac.org. Rockford
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

First Lutheran Church presents ‘Bellows and Beyond’ concert

Online Staff Report First Lutheran Church, 225 S. Third St., offers the fourth in its eclectic Sounds from the Sanctuary 2011-12
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Guitar classes offered April 28 at Rock Valley College

Online Staff Report If you have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but are never able to find
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Rock River Valley Rotary Club hosts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — The Rock River Valley Rotary Club will host a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater fund-raiser at
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘It’s a MAD World’ benefit for Artists’ Ensemble April 27

Online Staff Report “It’s a MAD World,” a benefit for Rockford’s Artists’ Ensemble Theater, will be from 7 to 11 p.m.,
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Oklahoma, Hale and Damnation’ performed in Orangeville, Hanover and Stockton

Online Staff Report The Northwest Illinois Theatre Coalition (NWITC) presents the second show of the 2012 season — Oklahoma, Hale and
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Winnebago County CASA Program to hold auction and dinner event April 27

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, celebrating their 25th anniversary year, will hold their fund-raiser,
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Experienced cast contributes in Byron Civic Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — It doesn’t take long watching the cast of Byron Civic Theatre’s (BCT) upcoming production
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Romantic comedy ‘No, No Nanette’ at Rockford College April 26-29

Online Staff Report The Rockford College Performing Arts Department presents the romantic comedy No, No Nanette April 26-29. Performances will
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘Siècle de Ballet’ opens at NIU School of Theatre and Dance April 26

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The precision of classical ballet meets the fluidity of contemporary dance in the final 2012-2013
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Beloit Civic Theatre stages ‘Squirrels in the Attic,’ opening April 26

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Civic Theatre will stage Squirrels in the Attic, a new play by Wisconsin author
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Theater> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s April 28

Staff Report Help “Bid Alzheimer’s Goodbye” at the Ninth Annual Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s Saturday, April 28, at
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: ‘30 Rock’ goes live April 26

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer About 18 months ago, 30 Rock went live, doing two separate broadcasts — one for the East
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vito J. Dangelo honored for 70 years in music

Staff Report The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) honored nearly 94 years young Vito J. Dangelo April 13 with a
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Ethnic Heritage Museum fund-raiser April 27

Staff Report Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) will host a “Celebrating Our Heritage” fund-raiser from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, April
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Classics and Chrome Car Show draws record-breaking crowd of 10,201

By Gary Kohn A spectacular assortment of world-class vehicles was on display April 21-22 at the 12th Classics and Chrome
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

World premiere of ‘Songs of the World’ April 27 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the world premiere performance of “Songs of the World,” a new choral/orchestral
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Photo: Monroe Crossing at Memorial Hall May 6

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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Photo Galleries> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting April 28

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — In honor of 100 years of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is hosting
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Celebrate Astronomy Day at Discovery Center April 28

Staff Report Few people may know the stars and planets have their own special day … Astronomy Day … and Discovery
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Generations Fashion Show April 28 at Ellis Arts Academy

Staff Report The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), Rockford Section, will present the Generations Fashion Show from 4 to
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of April 25-May 1, 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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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of April 25-May 1, 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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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of April 25-May 1, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: “Songs of the
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Panchero’s Mexican Grill in Rockford to give free burritos to Bobs May 1

Online Staff Report Pancheros Mexican Grill, 3015 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, will give a free burrito to anyone named Bob —
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April 24, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Concert for hunger April 20 at Rockton Hononegah High School

Online Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill. — The Rockford District United Methodist Men will host their fourth annual hunger concert titled “Harmony
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Karla Clark to speak at RVC Writing Awards ceremony April 20

Online Staff Report Rockford native and novelist Karla Clark will be the featured guest speaker at Rock Valley College’s (RVC) 28th
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Six actors examine the meaning of reality and how the characters they create onstage in
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)


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