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Youth Charity Jam March 16
Staff Report
Rockford Area Music Industry’s (RAMI) Youth Charity Jam is set for Friday, March 16, at Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910
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Theater Review: ‘The Laramie Project’ — an intense drama at Auburn
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) brings to the stage the story of a town’s
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Photo: ‘Annie’ a fine production at Rockford Lutheran
From the March 14-20, 2012, issue
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Find Your Space: Discover Margaret Fuller and true happiness
By Gale Ketteler
Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist
Who was Margaret Fuller? Come discover what was left out of the
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Theater Review: Keith School stages ‘Barnum’
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Having first seen Barnum at Chuck Hoenes’ Seaside Theatre in Florida with Dorothy Paige-Turner as the
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Tube Talk: Viewers’ hope springs eternal
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
If you thought the mid-season premieres were over, think again. At least five new series debut this
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Ethnic Heritage Museum honors five local women
Staff Report
March is traditionally “Women in History Month.” Each year, the Ethnic Heritage Museum honors local women who have made
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Keith student selected to play in national ensemble
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Keith Country Day School junior Jacob Jang is a rare musical talent, and this month he will be able
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘Midwives’ March 19, 22
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The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for March is Midwives by Chris Bohjalian.
Hosted by Rockford Area Lutheran
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Chidren’s Choir presents musical tribute to love March 15
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Rock Valley Children’s Choir presents a musical tribute to love in their 10th annual Singers Songbook concert, “Let
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of March 14-20, 2012
Ongoing Attractions
Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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Community Calendar: Week of March 14-20, 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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Music Calendar: Week of March 14-20, 2012
Upcoming Events
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert cancelled: Avalon String
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Easter Bunny arrives at CherryVale Mall March 17
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The Easter Bunny will arrive at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17.
The
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Red Mango frozen yogurt, smoothies store opens in Machesney Park
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Red Mango, a frozen yogurt and smoothies store, has opened a second Rockford-area location — in Machesney Crossings
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Moonlight Serenade at Freeport’s Masonic Temple Ballroom March 10
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FREEPORT, Ill. — Dance the winter blues away at the Ninth Annual Moonlight Serenade from 7 to 10:30
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Auditions for ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ March 11 in Byron
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BYRON, Ill. — Auditions for Byron Civic Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will
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Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Bach to the Future’ March 10
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The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra will present “Bach to the Future” featuring Max Yount, harpsichordist, at 7:30 p.m.,
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Screening of local horror film March 11 at Freeport’s Lindo Theatre
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FREEPORT, Ill. — The Darkening, a feature-length film that was shot in the Rockford and Freeport areas, will
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Bubble Festival at Discovery Center March 10
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Geoffrey “Merlin” Akins fancies himself both a magician and a bubbleologist. Akins will demonstrate his skills as both
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‘Support the Rock’ event March 10 at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall
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First Northern Credit Union and Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall continue their community commitment by bringing you the “Support
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Regional Poetry Out Loud winners advance to state competition
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Two area high school students will represent northern Illinois in the State Poetry Out Loud Competition in Springfield,
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Winners named in RAM’s ‘71st Young Artist Show: High School Division’
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Award winners were named in Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show: High School Division during the show’s
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Occupy Rockford Art Show set for March 10
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An Occupy-themed art show will be held at North Main Studios, 2500 N. Main St., Rockford, from 3
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Todd Rundgren to play two shows with Rockford Symphony Orchestra
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American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer Todd Rundgren will perform two shows with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at
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Doug MacLeod performs March 10 at Emerson House for Charlotte’s Web
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Doug MacLeod was first introduced to Charlotte’s Web by Mark Thompson of Crossroads Blues Society. He made his debut
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Rockford Lutheran Theatre presents ‘Annie’ March 9-11
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Rockford Lutheran Theatre Department’s production of Annie will be Friday-Sunday, March 9-11. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Friday; 2
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Theater Review: NIU production of ‘The Ascent of F6’ presents a challenge
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Puzzles are my passion, and the recent production of The Ascent of F6 produced at Northern
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Theater Review: AgeQuake Theatre Company presents ‘Aging IS Refreshing!’
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
AgeQuake Theatre Company, founded by joan e. kole six years ago, brings together a group of
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Civil War Ball at Veterans Memorial Hall March 10
Staff Report
The Battery G Civil War Ball will be from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Veterans Memorial
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‘Women in Music’ at Emerson House March 12
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The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next “Music on Main” concert, “Women in Music” at 5:30 p.m.,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of March 7-13, 2012
Ongoing Attractions
Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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Community Calendar: Week of March 7-13, 2012
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 March 7-13, 2012
Upcoming Events
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concerts: Irish Pub Night
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Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra at First Lutheran Church March 5
Online Staff Report
The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra will be stopping in Illinois as part of their Spring 2012 Midwestern Tour.
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Auditions for RVC Starlight Theatre’s 46th season start March 4
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Rock Valley College will hold auditions for the 46th season of Starlight Theatre. This year’s productions will include
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‘71st Young Artist Show’ opens March 4 at Rockford Art Museum
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Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show begins from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4, with
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Sparky & Rhonda Rucker at Mendelssohn March 2
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts kicks off National Arts in Education Month: March for the Arts with Sparky
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Winners named in Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has announced the winners of the 51st Annual Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, which took
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Tube Talk: ‘Mental Mobius strip’: ‘Awake’ debuts March 1 on NBC
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
It’s no secret NBC needs a hit. Soon. Yes, The Voice has brought NBC consistently higher ratings
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‘Debussy, le magnifique’ March 2 at Court Street United Methodist Church
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next season concert, “Debussy, le magnifique,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 2,
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‘The Odd Couple’ opens March 2 at Woodstock Opera House
Staff Report
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple, which introduced the memorable characters of Felix Ungar
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‘Los Angeles! … Is Underwater’ opens March 1 at NIU School of Theatre and Dance
• Shows run March 1-4 in the Stevens Building Corner Theatre on the DeKalb campus
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DEKALB, Ill. — The West
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March 7 deadline for Irish Pub Night at Mendelssohn
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will host an Irish Pub Night from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 9. The
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SOGN Women’s Retreat ‘It’s ALL In Me!’ March 3
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Sounds Of Good News Productions invites you to its monthly Women’s Workshop Retreat, “It’s ALL In Me!”
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California Guitar Trio at Rockford’s Memorial Hall March 30
Staff Report
Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will present the California Guitar Trio at Rockford’s Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m.,
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Literary Hook: Poem: ‘Just For Today’
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
The poems of Cleo Johnson speak to every one of us. That is their strength. She
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Book Review: ‘You Are a Twisting Tornado’ good for children who are just beginning to learn about the world around them
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
You Are A Twisting Tornado by Angela Malavolti (Jumgle Wagon Press, 2011, ISBN: 978-0-9834092-0-5) is a colorful,
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Junior League’s rummage sale set for March 2-3
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The Junior League of Rockford will host a rummage sale at The Lombardi Club, 209 Olive St., Rockford, with
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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Hickory Grove in Rochelle
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The play The Diary of Anne Frank will be presented the first two weekends in March in the Paddock
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