Rockford Area Arts Council offers Grant Seekers Workshop Nov. 7

Staff Report The Rockford Area Arts Council’s Community Arts Access Grants are available for individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations
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Pasta Cucina to open inside Stewart Square Nov. 3

Staff Report A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pasta Cucina, a Rockford City Market vendor, is set for 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 2-8, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356:
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Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 2-8, 2011

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 Nov. 2-8, 2011

Upcoming Events RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight
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Final Crossword Puzzle: Adios

Long-time crossword puzzle creator’s final puzzle in this week’s issue By Brandon Reid Assistant Editor The Rock River Times (TRRT) regrets that long-time
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Drew Nelson in Concert Conversations at Emerson House Nov. 2

Online Staff Report Drew Nelson will be the featured performer in Concert Conversations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, at
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47th Oktoberfest: Miss Oktoberfest crowned, Tad’s on the Rock wins Bier Barrell Race

Online Staff Report The German Society hosted the 47th Annual Oktoberfest Oct. 21-22 at Loves Park City Hall. Kaitlyn Outzen, a senior
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Oct. 29 Thrill the World-Rockford at Rock Valley part of nationwide ‘Thriller’ dance event

Online Staff Report Thrill the World-Rockford, part of a nationwide event in which groups of people all over the country dance
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‘Day of the Dead’ display at JustGoods Nov. 2-5

Online Staff Report Rockford Urban Ministries is hosting a “Day of the Dead” display beginning Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov.
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Duo performs at JustGoods Nov. 1 as part of Blues In the Schools event

Online Staff Report Crossroads Blues In The Schools will be conducting Blues In The Schools (BITS) events Nov. 1-2 with Paul
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‘An Evening with Mark Twain’ Oct. 30 at Pec Playhouse

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre presents An Evening with Mark Twain at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30,
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Rockford Wind Ensemble opens season Oct. 30

Online Staff Report Rockford Wind Ensemble will open its 2011-2012 season with “Music from the Heartland” at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct.
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Block 5 Halloween Bash set for Oct. 29 downtown

Staff Report Businesses in the 500 block of East State Street in downtown Rockford are teaming up for a Block 5
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Local author shares Rockford area’s top five creepiest places

By Michael Kleen Author and Publisher Things lurk in the dark recesses of the places we frequent each day, and the
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Theater Review: Artists’ Ensemble offers weekend of new plays

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The reading of three new plays Oct. 21-23 by local playwrights at Artists’ Ensemble’s New Play Café
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Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra’s ‘Mozart Meets Ravel’ set for Oct. 28

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, directed by Stephen Squires, in concert with violin virtuoso
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Fun at Rockford Park District’s crown jewel

By John Gile October fun continues at Rockford Park District’s Lockwood Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday,
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Children’s Halloween party at Discovery Center Oct. 29

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host a Halloween party for children from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29.
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Halloween parade, costume contest at Edgebrook Oct. 29

Staff Report Rockford’s Edgebrook shopping center will host its sixth annual Festival of Fantasy Children’s Halloween parade and costume contest from
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Timber Lake screens ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Oct. 29

Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — At 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will present a one-night-only interactive
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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin at Rockford College Oct. 28

Staff Report The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, conducted by Misha Rachlevsky, will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the Rockford
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356:
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Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2011

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 Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2011

Upcoming Events RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight
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Crossword: Fall Event

Across 1    Ear part 5    Tactless 10    Old PC monitors 14    Restaurant chain: abbr. 15    Plantain lily 16    Musical composition 17    Indian wrap 18    Watering hole 19    Iowa State
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Make a reservation for ‘Spirited Ghost Tours’ of Coronado Theatre Oct. 28-29, 31

Online Staff Report The Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society is offering “Spirited Ghost Tours” of the Coronado Theatre at 7
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‘The Verne Stomp’ pays tribute to Verne Smith, benefits The Arc Oct. 23 at Whiskey’s Roadhouse

Online Staff Report The local music scene will pay tribute to Verne Smith with a benefit for The Arc of Winnebago,
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Public invited to observe free violin master class Oct. 26

Online Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present a free violin master class with violin virtuoso Darwyn Apple at 6:30
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German Society’s Oktoberfest Oct. 21-22 in Loves Park

• 47th annual event features German and domestic beer, German and American food Staff Report The 47th Annual German Society Oktoberfest will
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Local playwrights present new plays Oct. 21-23 at Artists’ Ensemble

Staff Report Get a cup of coffee and have a seat at a table. The playwright greets the audience and talks
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Avalon String Quartet performs Beethoven at Mendelssohn Oct. 21

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, in
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Pec Playhouse preps for 2012 season, Oct. 28 deadline for positions

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica is in search of four artistic directors, one musical director and
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Junior League’s Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser Oct. 20 at The Olympic Tavern

Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. (JLR) will host an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser from 6:30 to 9 p.m.,
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MELD calendars feature photos of Anderson Gardens

Staff Report 2012 calendars benefiting Rockford MELD and featuring photographs of Anderson Japenese Gardens by photographer Jeff Anderson are now available
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Lockwood Park offers Loctoberfest events

Staff Report Loctoberfest at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, has something to get your entire family in the spirit of the
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Rockton’s Haunted Treasure Island set for Oct. 22

Staff Report Rockton’s Haunted Treasure Island is being planned for 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, in Settler’s Park, and promises fun
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Byron Blues Fest honors volunteers, sets 2012 lineup

Staff Report Tailgater’s Sports Bar was the scene Oct. 9 when the Byron Crossroads Blues Festival (BCBF) volunteers were honored with
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Oct. 19-25, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: Rockford Made 4356:
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Community Calendar: Week of Oct. 19-25, 2011

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 Oct. 19-25, 2011

Upcoming Events RAMI Awards Nominations Open – Nominees need not be RAMI members, but must have worked a minimum of eight
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Crossword: A to A

Across 1    Submarine detection method 6    Dear me 10    Little troublemakers 14    Once ___ time… 15    Actors in a play 16    Without slack 17    Shabby 18    Gambling cubes 19  
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Salon sponsors Oct. 16 benefit for local animal sanctuary

Online Staff Report Ab Fab Salon & Spa, Inc., has partnered with Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary to sponsor the Fourth
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Artists Phyllis Peterson, Mary Shaw at JustGoods Oct. 14-15

Online Staff Report JustGoods Fair Trade Market, 201 Seventh St., in downtown Rockford, will host a premiere showing of two Rockford
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Amazing Grace Lutheran Church hosts pumpkin giveaway, food drive Oct. 15

Online Staff Report SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — Amazing Grace Lutheran Church will host its annual Pumpkin Patch Food Drive benefiting the
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Fall ArtScene features art at 40 locations Oct. 14-15

Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council’s 24th Annual Fall ArtScene will showcase original works of art at 40 different locations
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Groove Walk set for Oct. 15

Staff Report Groove Walk is set for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The event features live music at
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Tracy Kash Thomas performs at Mendelssohn Oct. 15

Staff Report Musician Tracy Kash Thomas will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415
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Cherri Rittenhouse returns to Kortman for 25th anniversary show

Staff Report Cherri Rittenhouse, one of Rockford’s most accomplished artists, will unveil a new painting at 7 p.m. during the opening
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Photos: Music Academy has new home

From the Oct. 12-18, 2011, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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