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In Memoriam: Ruth ‘Maxine’ Holler (1921-2011)

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Ruth “Maxine” Holler, long-time musical performer, passed away April 21, 2011, at Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
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April 27, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of April 27-May 3, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 70th Young Artist Show:
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April 27, 2011 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of April 27-May 3, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch open
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April 27, 2011 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of April 27-May 3, 2011

Wednesday, April 27 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment Karaoke
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April 27, 2011 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Crossword Puzzle: Formerly Known As, April 27, May 3, 2011

Across 1    Lower limb 4    During which, in Britain 10    Type 14    Arafat led it: abbr. 15    Where Monte Carlo is located 16    Single-named singer/actress 17    Hair-setting
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20th RAMI Awards Ceremony April 29

- Tim Perian and William ‘Alex’ Liddell win Gary S. Wilmer scholarships; Jordan Nettgen wins Youth Charity Jam Scholarship Staff Report The
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra wins ‘Chamber Orchestra of the Year’ Award

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center announced the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra won the 2011 Illinois Council of Orchestras “Chamber Orchestra of
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater: Steppenwolf presents Lanford Wilson’s classic ‘The Hot L Baltimore’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Steppenwolf has a history with Lanford Wilson. In 1980, John Malkovich directed his Balm in Gilead at
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Technology> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

April 29 deadline for summer arts apprenticeship program

Staff Report Deadline for ArtsPlace 2011, Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer arts apprenticeship program for youth ages 14-18, is Friday, April
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Brio celebrates six years with April 29 Comedy Roast

Staff Report Paul Sletten, owner and chef of Brio and Social restaurants on “Block 5” in downtown Rockford, has been a
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

May 1 deadline for Biking for the Arts registration

– Four area arts organizations team up for Sept. 11 fund-raiser Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Dance Company, Mendelssohn Performing Arts
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: A poem to help welcome spring

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Isn’t it good to have spring here at last? Of course, we all know another snow might
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Unknown Component at Savoy Lounge April 23

Staff Report Unknown Component will take the stage at Savoy Lounge, 3929 Broadway, Rockford, at 10 p.m., Saturday, April 23. The musical
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: Climbing corporate ladders, making transitions from Brazil to the U.S.—part two

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the April 6-12, 2011, issue. By
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Crossword: Three Ways, April 20-26, 2011

Across 1    Money, in slang 6    Pet protection org. 10    ___ partridge in a… 14    Prudential competitor 15    Rip 16    Bruce and Robert E. 17    Disheveled and
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of April 20-26, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring “Pause and Affect:
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of April 20-26, 2011

Wednesday, April 20 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment Karaoke
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of April 20-26, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East Branch open
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April 20, 2011 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Spring ArtScene features artwork at 35 venues April 15-16

Staff Report Rockford’s ninth annual Spring ArtScene will showcase original works of art at 35 different locations across the Rockford area
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Crossword, April 13-19: Slam Dunk

By Jeremy T. Paine Across 1    Sorvino on the screen 5    Height above sea level: abbr. 9    ___ Chalmers tractors 14    Eager 15    Bush opponent 16    Not
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Womanspace Spring Luncheon: Get $10 raffle tickets, win $1,750 in prizes

Find Your Space By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Ticket sales are closed for this Saturday’s (April 16) Spring Luncheon
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Find Your Space> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Vibe Calendars: Week of April 13-19, 2011

MUSIC Wednesday, April 13 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Healthy eating, fitness featured at Discovery Center April 16

Staff Report Healthy eating and fitness habits will be featured in “Kids in the Kitchen” Saturday, April 16, at Discovery Center
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April 13, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Young Artist Show: Youth Division opens April 10

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 70th Young Artist Show: Youth Division begins Sunday, April 10, with a free public opening
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

House of Pain at Otto’s in DeKalb April 13

* 1990s rap group of ‘Jump Around’ fame makes reunion stop Staff Report DEKALB, Ill.—Legendary rap group House of Pain will be
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Dance Company stages Coppelia April 9 at Coronado

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will perform the ballet Coppelia beginning at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Coronado Performing
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s set for April 9

Staff Report Watch as works of art come alive Saturday, April 9, at the eighth annual Unforgettable Art: An Affair for
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Local Author Book Signing and Discussion April 13

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Come celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month with North Suburban Library, and meet local
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Bark and Wine Gala April 9

Staff Report Join Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc., at its Fourth Annual Bark and Wine Gala, a wine tasting and silent
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Eco Fashion from India’ set for April 8

* Event benefits efforts of local nonprofit group Jhoole Staff Report Local nonprofit business Jhoole will present “Eco Fashion from India” from
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RVC student club offers ‘Coming Out Day’ April 13

Staff Report The Rock Valley College student club Rout Out (GSA or Gay-Straight Alliance) will host a “Coming Out” panel discussion
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Still time to get into AMC’s newest series

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer AMC is known for powerful and well-produced original series like Mad Men, Breaking Bad and last fall’s
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of April 6-12, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring “70th Young Artist
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of April 6-12, 2011

Ongoing Attractions New Rockford Public Library Hours – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon -8 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; East
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | 1 Comment

Music Calendar: Week of April 6-12, 2011

Wednesday, April 6 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Crossword: Week of April 6-12, 2011

Across 1    Cereal plant 4    Simian 7    Author Fleming 10    Shapeless mass 12    ___ Well That Ends Well 13    Taboo 14    Distinct: prefix 15    Rivers in Veracruz 16    Small
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: Climbing corporate ladders, making transitions from Brazil to the U.S.—part one

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Will Zerey, my point person at Cherry Valley’s
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

The Pines perform at Severson Dells April 3

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts and “Some Days Feathers” are co-sponsoring a show for music and nature lovers
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Blues legend Lucky Peterson at Big Cities April 2

Staff Report The incomparable Lucky Peterson will be making a special appearance at Big Cities Lounge, 905 E. State St., in
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Daybreak wins Youth Charity Jam

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April 2 gospel concert raises funds for basketball program

Second Congregational United Church of Christ hosts concert beginning at 7 p.m. Staff Report A gospel concert will be held Friday, April
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: God of Carnage—another example of really bad behavior

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Two upper-middle-class couples meet to rationally discuss a confrontation between their sons on the school playground resulting
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Nanoscale science featured at Discovery Center April 2

– Special demonstrations and activities celebrate nanoscale science and engineering Staff Report Discovery Center Museum will host NanoDay with special demonstrations and
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Poem shows the journey a blank page can provide

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Sometimes poets like to play with the language, using traditional tools such as rhyme, alliteration, stanza
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: ‘Grey’s: The Musical’

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Long before Glee, in a less-crowded TV universe, a little series called Cop Rock tried—and failed—to draw
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Artist Roland Poska begins Great Human Race Initiative at Kortman

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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Crossword: Week of March 30-April 5, 2011

Across 1 Old piece of cloth 4 Recline 7 Retort to “Am not!” 9 Tidiness 12 Summary 15 Pilot regulator: abbr. 16 “This American Life” network 17 Gun rights org. 18 Ending for mod or nod 19 Devour 20 Coll. or univ. 22 Paving
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of March 30-April 5, 2011

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring “70th Young Artist
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of March 30-April 5, 2011

Ongoing Attractions New Rockford Public Library Hours beginning April 3 – Main Library open Tues.-Thurs., noon -8 p.m. & Sat., 10
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Community Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of March 30-April 5, 2011

Wednesday, March 30 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st Entertainment
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March 30, 2011 | Also published in Music Calendar> Vibe Calendars | Comments (0)


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