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Miles Nielsen releases new album Feb. 14

Staff Report Singer-songwriter Miles Nielsen stirs up his own pop rock brand of Beatles-esque Cosmic Americana with his sophomore album,
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Pec Playhouse opens ‘Waste MISManagement’ Feb. 10

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., will present a new American play written by local playwright
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: New shows and the long-awaited return of the penny can

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer It’s mid-season, the time of year when networks unveil new series and bring back old favorites. A
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RAMI Youth Charity Jam auditions Feb. 25 at Tebala Shrine Temple

Staff Report Auditions for the 2012 Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Youth Charity Jam will start at 5:20 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Theater Review: ‘Black Pearl Sings!’ — the heart-wrenching story of Pearl and Susannah

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic By the climax of Black Pearl Sings! at the Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Ill., there is
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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Literary Hook: A Valentine’s Day poem

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Here is a poem for Valentine’s Day that celebrates marriage — long-term marriage. The Rings of Saturn After
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Cody Clauson Trio featured at Clock Tower’s Sweetheart’s Concert Feb. 12

Staff Report The Cody Clauson Trio will perform a Sweetheart’s Concert at the Best Western Clock Tower Resort beginning at 2
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Barnes & Noble book fair to benefit The Music Academy

Staff Report The Music Academy (TMA) will participate in a book fair at Barnes & Noble in CherryVale Mall from noon
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Fur Ball, a fund-raiser for PAWS Humane Society, Feb. 11

Staff Report PAWS Humane Society will hold its Fourth Annual Fur Ball Dinner Dance Fund-raising Gala Saturday, Feb. 11. The event —
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‘This Land is Your Land’ concert Feb. 10 features regional youth ensembles

Staff Report Kantorei — The Singing Boys of Rockford, The Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) and the Rock Valley Children’s Choir
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Feb. 12 wine-tasting to benefit Discovery Center Museum

Staff Report Perfect your palette and hone your senses for Corks & Conversation — a wine-tasting event hosted by the Discovery
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Violinist featured at Rockford Symphony’s SoundBites Feb. 10

Staff Report The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) welcomes Canadian-born violinist Michele Lekas, the RSO’s concertmaster, as the guest artist for SoundBites,
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Find Your Space: Dreams, archetypes, frugality and Mother Goose

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Programs at Womanspace always run the gamut, and the coming weeks are
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‘Love Letters’ Feb. 10-12 benefits Rockford College

Staff Report For three benefit performances, two of Rockford’s best-known professional actors, Linda Abronski and Stephen F. Vrtol III, under the
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Salvino’s grand opening at Clock Tower Feb. 8-12

Staff Report Salvino’s Italian Restaurant and Jazz Lounge and the Rockford Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting event as part
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 8-14, 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 Feb. 8-14, 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 Feb. 8-14, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: Debussy, le magnifique.
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NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘The Weir’ Feb. 2-5, 8-12

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The Northern Illinois University (NIU) School of Theatre and Dance will present the staged production
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Students, faculty showcase work in ‘Chelonia’ at Beloit College

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — After months of rehearsal, a December Dance Workshop performance, adjudication and extensive preparation, Beloit College
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February 2, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Quidam’ at BMO Harris Bank Center in June; tickets on sale Feb. 3

Online Staff Report Cirque du Soleil’s critically-acclaimed production Quidam will offer seven performances at Rockford’s BMO Harris Bank Center June 13-17.
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Winter White Jazz Night at Anderson Japanese Gardens Feb. 3

Online Staff Report Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis each have written their own chapter in annals of
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Jamie Kindleyside and Andrew Holm at JustGoods Feb. 3

Online Staff Report Jamie Kindleyside and JustGoods favorite Andrew Holm met at an apartment co-op in Madison, Wis.; they’ve been close
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Happening Now> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Artists’ reception at ArtSpace West Feb. 2

Online Staff Report ArtSpace West Gallery, 1426 N. Main St., Rockford, will host an artists’ reception from 5 to 8 p.m.,
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Kortman opens ‘The Pollyanna Society’ by Shannon Blosser-Salisbury Feb. 3

Staff Report Shannon Blosser-Salisbury, as an artist, does not leave well enough alone. Normal people from vintage photos are digitally
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The LustKillers kick off U.S. tour at Kryptonite Feb. 3

Staff Report Postpunk rock group The LustKillers will kick off their 4,000-mile U.S. tour with an 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3,
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Artists’ Ensemble’s ‘Arty-Joke’ benefit at Maddox Theatre Feb. 4

Staff Report When a group of artists bands together to put on a show with music and plenty of laughs, it’s,
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Theater Review: Neil Simon’s ‘Lost in Yonkers’ — a semi-biographical gem

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Currently playing at the Beloit Civic Theatre in Beloit, Wis., Lost in Yonkers is the first
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska’ opens Feb. 3 at Rockford Art Museum

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will open “Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska” with a members’ preview and
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

The Red Sea Pedestrians at Mendelssohn Feb. 3

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will kick off the month with a rousing gypsy romp featuring The Red
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Photo: Pec preps for ‘Waste MISmanagement,’ opening Feb. 10

From the Feb. 1-7, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Student artwork to benefit school district’s college fund

Staff Report Five Rockford Public School District 205 students have been selected as winners of the inaugural Superintendent’s Art Contest. The
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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 1-7, 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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February 1, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 1-7, 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 Feb. 1-7, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert: Debussy, le magnifique.
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Rockford Dance Company presents the classic ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Jan. 28

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will present a modern adaptation of the classic story Hansel and Gretel at 2
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘About Robots’ opens Jan. 28 at Rockford’s Discovery Center

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host “About Robots: The Interactive Exhibition” Jan. 28-April 29. Based on the 20th Century
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Blues in the Schools holds its 100th program Jan. 30

Staff Report Crossroads Blues Society is getting ready to celebrate its 100th Blues in the Schools (BITS) program. Their programs scheduled
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Tube Talk: Peculiarly intriguing reality shows: ‘Oddities,’ ‘Face Off’ and ‘Lizard Lick Towing’

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer One of the great things about cable TV is there is a place for virtually any
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Young Eagles Success Club releases anti-violence DVD

Staff Report Sounds of Good News (SOGN) Productions has announced the release of their Young Eagles Success (YES) Club kids’ first
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre announces cast for ‘Mister Roberts,’ opening Jan. 27

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Mister Roberts, a World War II-era play, opens Jan. 27 at Byron Civic Theatre (BCT). Productions
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Soulicit performs at Bar 3 Jan. 26

Staff Report Hard rockers Soulicit will be joined by Anew Revolution, Anchored, Case In Point and Marquette at Rockford’s Bar 3,
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Comedy show set for Jan. 27 at Franchesco’s

Staff Report The comedy show at Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford will return at 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27. Hosted by Rockford’s
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Chicago artist, draftsman featured at Rockford College Feb. 2-March 3

Staff Report Rockford College will host an exhibition by Chicago-based artist and avid draftsman Don Colley Feb. 2-March 3 in the
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Wednesday Writers hosts reading at Barnes & Noble Feb. 25

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet I am pleased to announce that the Wednesday Writers, a group I have been facilitating for
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Auditions for Woodstock production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ set for Jan. 29-30

• Nine women, 12 men and three children are needed for April and May performances Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Auditions for
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford author releases book about online dating

Staff Report Internet Dating: What I Learned From Over 4000 Matches, a new book by R. Thomas Vosburgh of Rockford, has
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Jan. 25-31, 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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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Jan. 25-31, 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
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of Jan. 25-31, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concerts: Avalon String Quartet
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January 25, 2012 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)


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