‘The Cheddar Curtain’ to be staged Feb. 24-25, March 3-4

Staff Report The Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition brings the third Annual Cheddar Curtain production to the region. The Cheddar Curtain is
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Book by NIU sociologist focuses on bike messengers

By Tom Parisi NIU Media and Public Relations DEKALB, Ill. — The real Chicago winter has finally reared its ugly head, and
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 22-28, 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. 22-28, 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. 22-28, 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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Rock Valley hosts Jazz Festival Feb. 18

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) will host its annual Jazz Festival Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Performing Arts Room
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Beppe Gambetta at Emerson House Feb. 17

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts is happy to welcome back Italian artist Beppe Gambetta, who, with his
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit Film Fest at Franchesco’s, New Sullivan Theater Feb. 17-18

Staff Report For the first time, fans of Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will have an opportunity to view films in
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Miles Nielsen — part one

Editor’s note: The following originally appeared on the locally-produced Legendary Rock Interviews Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Legendaryrockinterviewsdotcom. The interview was
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Benefit for Charlotte’s Web Feb. 18 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Between Planes (spin-off trio of Rockford’s favorite reunited band, Emery Christiansen) is hosting a benefit concert and party to
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The Music Academy offers Cinderella-themed recital

Staff Report A solo piano recital, “Daydreaming,” will be presented by Anne Olson of The Music Academy piano faculty at 3
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This is Rockford: ‘Our City, Our Story’

By Pablo Korona Cinematographer Saturday, Feb. 4, marked the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for “Our City, Our Story.” To begin explaining what
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BIFF Latino Film Festival debuts Feb. 18 in Beloit, Wis.

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Making its debut at the Beloit International Film Festival Saturday, Feb. 18, BIFF Latino is bringing
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Court Street UMC holds ‘Worship Through Arts’ Concert Series

Staff Report Court Street United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its Third Annual “Worship Through Arts” Concert Series at 2 p.m.,
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‘Young Eagles Success’ Club kids celebrate Black History Month

Staff Report The “Young Eagles Success” (YES) Club kids will celebrate February as Black History Month at two events, sponsored by
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Photo: Concert pays tribute to our struggles, triumphs

From the Feb. 15-21, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Antiques show at Forest Hills Lodge Feb. 18-19

Staff Report The Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association (NIADA) announces the dates of their 52nd Annual Show . This year’s
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘Copycat’ Feb. 20, 23

Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for February is Copycat by Erica Spindler. Hosted by Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries and
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Local author Barbara Berney releases her first book

Staff Report Barbara Berney of Rockford has many talents, and now some of them are on display in her new book,
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February 15, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | 1 Comment

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 15-21, 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. 15-21, 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. 15-21, 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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Chocolate Sundae Sunday at Discovery Center Feb. 12

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host its annual Valentine’s treat, Chocolate Sundae Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m.,
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Youth Choir Festival Feb. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church

Online Staff Report More than 200 young voices from several children’s and youth choirs from the Rockford area will join together
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February 9, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Main Street Players presents ‘Whose Wives Are They Anyway?’

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Main Street Players of Boone County will present Whose Wives Are They Anyway? in two
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Rockford native’s group Brother Sun at Emmanuel Lutheran Feb. 10

Online Staff Report The male trio Brother Sun, featuring Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway and Rockford native Joe Jencks, will be performing
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Spoken-word artist performs at Rock Valley Feb. 9 for Black History Month

Online Staff Report Spoken-word artist Shanta Nurullah will perform at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Rock Valley College (RVC)
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Janus headlines Feb. 9 show at Otto’s in DeKalb, Ill.

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Chicago band Janus will be joined by TheActionBlast, Heart-Set Self-Destruct, Starter Kit and Paragon at
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Romantic jazz favorites featured at Mendelssohn Feb. 13

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next “Music on Main” concert, romantic jazz favorites by Rockford’s own
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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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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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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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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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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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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

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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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

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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February 8, 2012 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

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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February 2, 2012 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

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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