Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 21-27, 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 Sept. 21-27, 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 Sept. 21-27, 2011

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2011-2012 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. First concert: Valentina Lisitsa, Piano:
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Crossword: Plus ST

Across 1    Avoid capture 6    Speak off the cuff 11    “___ a real nowhere man…” 14    Opponent 15    Journal 16    Elec. current unit 17    Step compactor? 20    Went
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Greenwich Village Art Fair announces 2011 winners

Online Staff Report Exhibiting artists at the Sept. 17-18 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair were judged by category
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James Lee Stanley at Emerson House Sept. 17

Online Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back James Lee Stanley at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at
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St. Bridget’s hosts Second Annual Irish Fest Sept. 18

Online Staff Report St. Bridget’s Church is hosting their Second Annual Irish Fest from noon until 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept.
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Local slasher film ‘Raymond Did It’ available for preorder on DVD

Online Staff Report Rockford-based Plastic Age Productions’ debut feature-length film, Raymond Did It, is available for preorder on DVD. Raymond Did It
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Rockford Symphony’s SoundBites series begins Sept. 16

Online Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has announced the sixth season of SoundBites, the lunchtime discussion series hosted by Music
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Reserve spot for Sept. 20 tour of the Coronado

Online Staff Report A tour of the historic Coronado Theatre, hosted by the Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society, will begin
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Sept. 19, 22

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for September is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot.
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Greenwich Village Art Fair set for Sept. 17-18

Staff Report The 2011 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 — rain
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Sept. 17 Block 5 Festival features extraordinary music

By Gary Kohn After Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s released their debut album, Spin magazine described the band’s sound
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Photos: Screw City Beer Fest taps State and Main

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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 14-20, 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 Sept. 14-20, 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 Sept. 14-20, 2011

Upcoming Events Rockford Symphony Orchestra Patrons: Single tickets are now on sale for ComEd Classics Series. Next two performances are: Opening
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September 14, 2011 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Crossword: Avian Athletes

Across 1    4 on a phone 4    ___ Spiegel (German magazine) 7    Director Howard 10    Vagrant 13    Chap 14    Verse beginning? 15    Actress Gardner 16    Yoko ___ 17    Bachelor’s
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Treasure Hunters Roadshow Sept. 13-17 at Rockford Holiday Inn

Online Staff Report International Collectors Association will host a Treasure Hunters Roadshow Sept. 13-17 at Holiday Inn, 7550 E. State St.,
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‘Scream Team’ auditions Sept. 15, 18

Online Staff Report RIP Productions, Inc., announces actor auditions for the 2011 “Scream Team.” Join the team to create a new
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Girl Scouts seek alumnae for Sept. 14 garden party

Online Staff Report Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will host a Girl Scout Alumnae Garden Party from 1 to 4
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Biking for the Arts local arts fund-raiser set for Sept. 11

Online Staff Report Bike for the Arts (BART) is Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. BART is the first collaborative fund-raiser of Rockford
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Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo hosts medieval reenactors Sept. 10-11

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Ill., will host medieval reenactors Sept. 10-11. Margaret Tyler, volunteer
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Japanese Tea Ceremony Sept. 11 at Anderson Gardens

Online Staff Report Anderson Japanese Gardens will present a rare opportunity for a limited number of guests to participate in a
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Timber Lake Arts & Music Festival set for Sept. 10

Online Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) in Mount Carroll, Ill., will host its first arts and
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Peter Mulvey at Katie’s Cup Sept. 10

Online Staff Report Peter Mulvey with special guest Brianna Lane will appear in a concert event presented by Snapshotmusic and Katie’s
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‘Death by Fatal Murder’ opens Sept. 10 at Mighty Richland Players

Online Staff Report Mighty Richland Players’ (MRP) latest production, Death by Fatal Murder, by Peter Gordon, sees the less-than-triumphant return of
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Hailey’s Winery in Byron to hold book signing Sept. 9

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Hailey’s Winery in Byron will host a book signing event for local author Judi Coltman from
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Screw City Beer Festival Sept. 10 in downtown Rockford

Staff Report Craft beer lovers will have the chance to try some fresh brews when a new festival kicks off this
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Tube Talk: TV remembers Sept. 11 — 10 years later

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer It’s hard to believe that 10 years have passed since the devastating terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,
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Photos: On the Waterfront entertains

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Literary Hook: In Print hosts book fair Sept. 10 at Barnes and Noble

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The In Print Professional Writers Group will offer “A World of Words: In Print” from 1
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Find Your Space: Womanspace offers Pottery Olympics Sept. 10, Girl Ascending Oct. 1

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Saturday, Sept. 10, is a big day for Womanspace. First, our beautiful
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 7-13, 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 Sept. 7-13, 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 Sept. 7-13, 2011

Upcoming Events Rockford Symphony Orchestra Patrons: Single tickets are now on sale for ComEd Classics Series. Next two performances are: Opening
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Crossword: In the Cards

Across 1    Mrs. Lincoln’s maiden name 5    Atlanta-based cable TV network 8    “Whoops!” 12    Tel ___ 13    Wide-mouthed jug 14    Utah city 15    Front-fastening knitted garment 18    Mexican
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More than 100 beers featured at Sept. 10 Screw City Beer Festival in downtown Rockford

Online Staff Report Craft beer lovers will have the chance to try some fresh brews when a new festival kicks off
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On the Waterfront festival set for Sept. 1-4

Staff Report The annual On the Waterfront (OTW) music festival kicks off Thursday, Sept. 1, with the Rock Allegiance Tour
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Kryptonite provides designated drivers

By Chris Wachowiak Kryptonite Owner Responsibility matters in life; and for a man who loves to be irresponsible from time to time,
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Scott Holt to teach master guitar clinic, perform Sept. 1

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents blues guitar genius Scott Holt, who will offer his master guitar class
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‘Incorruptible’ opens Artists’ Ensemble’s season Sept. 9

Staff Report The Dark Ages are looking pretty dark in the 13th century — the wheelbarrow hasn’t been invented yet,
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Arts community presents free ‘Curtain Up!’ event Sept. 8

Staff Report Rockford’s arts and entertainment community will kick off their 2011-2012 seasons at “Curtain Up!” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,
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Pec Playhouse stages ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., will present Once Upon a Mattress Sept. 9-25. This grown-up
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Fall registration open for Rock Valley Children’s Choir

Staff Report Registration is open for Rock Valley Children’s Choir’s fall semester. Registration dates and locations for the four choirs are as
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August 31, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

New book by Freeport author tells how to recover from house fire

Staff Report A Freeport resident has written and published a reference book to assist people who have had fires. Titled How to
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Photos: Biking with dino bones from Montana to Rockford: Burpee’s Dr. Alan Brown makes it!

By Frank Schier Editor & Publisher For 1,021 miles and 27 days at an average of 2 miles per
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Leviathan 63 steam locomotive at Illinois Railway Museum

Staff Report UNION, Ill. — Leviathan 63, an American steam locomotive, will be at Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) in Union, Ill.,
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Fireside stages ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ through Oct. 23

Staff Report FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — Fireside Theatre will present Seven Brides for Seven Brothers now through Oct. 23. With its high-stepping
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Reader Review: BISTRO 108: Locally-owned restaurant with amazing homemade food and good prices

Editor’s note: I met Matt Marinaro, owner of M Technologies, Inc., a few months back, and he said he’d like
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