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RAM Talks Art: Giving season offers many ways to support local museums

By Carrie Breitbach Education Director, Rockford Art Museum Does anyone else notice that the “holiday season” starts earlier every year? Honestly, I
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‘Christmas with Kantorei’ Dec. 5

From press release Kantorei, The Singing Boys of Rockford, will present two performances of “Christmas with Kantorei” this season. The matinee
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Moon Over the Brewery shines at Artists’ Ensemble Dec. 3-19

From press release Miriam is a stressed-out single mom who waits tables by day and paints moonscapes by night. She’s doing
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Local music industry invited to Dec. 9 RAMI Christmas Party

From press release Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI), The Rock River Times (TRRT), LaMonica Beverages and Giovanni’s are inviting all musicians,
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Tube Talk: A very Gleeful Syfy Christmas

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Some of your favorite shows are airing special episodes this December. A couple popular summer shows are
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 1-7, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free for everyone every
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Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 1-7, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433. Discovery Center Museum – 711
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Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 1-7, 2010

Wednesday, Dec. 1 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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Crossword: Good Fences

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Miles Nielsen, Ernie Hendrickson offer Thanksgiving Concert Nov. 24

From press release How many times before an event qualifies as “annual”? Last year was No. 2 for this event,
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Local history buffs visit Gettysburg

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer Five members of the Logan Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)
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Literary Hook: A poem to read around your Thanksgiving table

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Our lives make up the fabric of gratitude. Every year, we have a feast in honor
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On Music: Twitter helps teen idol Justin Bieber sweep American Music Awards

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Pop star Justin Bieber took home four awards last Sunday, Nov. 21, including Artist of the Year,
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Local musicians finalists in national Shake Weight jingle contest

From press release Shake Weight—the revolutionary new way to shape and tone your arms, shoulders and chest—put out the call for
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Jodi Beach CD release party set for Dec. 1

From press release Jodi Beach, popular local and regional jazz singer and pianist, has announced the release of her fifth CD
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Little Big Band CD release party Nov. 27

From press release The Little Big Band (the little band with the big sound), a seven-piece jazz band based in Rockford,
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Holiday Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights event Nov. 28

From press release Gather family and friends for the sights, sounds, and fun of the holiday season to enjoy the free
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An Evening with the History Makers—10th Anniversary Gala

By Edith McCauley Saturday, Nov. 20, we were privileged to be a part of the celebration honoring the African-American community and
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Artists transform industrial relics into magical art at Kortman Gallery—show opens Nov. 26

From press release Jeremy Klonocki is a sculptural display artist with a simple strategy: deconstruct and rebuild. Pam Kehoe-Peterson is
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Arts Council News: Artful holiday traditions

By Anne E. O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council Congratulations to the Rockford Choral Union for showing the fortitude to bring
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Scripts due Dec. 3 for The Rockford Follies (Not Totally Legal)

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has issued a call for scripts for its upcoming fund-raiser The Rockford Follies (Not
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Mighty Richland Players presents The Jester Ventures Forth

From press release ORANGEVILLE, Ill.—The Jester Ventures Forth, another warped madrigal by Paul Brandvik, will play at the Mighty Richland Players,
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Tube Talk: Geoffrey Baer offers TV’s best tours of Chicago

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Anyone lucky enough to have a TV that receives Chicago’s PBS station WTTW should be familiar with
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Theater Review: Seven Brides… at Drury Lane Oakbrook

By Bill Beard Theater Critic For anyone who remembers the 1954 film of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, starring Jane Powell and
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 24-30, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Free for everyone every
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Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 24-30, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 815-965-3433. Discovery Center Museum – 711
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November 24, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 24-30, 2010

Wednesday, Nov. 24 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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Crossword: Musical Beginnings

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November 18, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Texas guitar duo to play Big Cities Lounge Nov. 18

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A unique Texas guitar duo will make a stop in Rockford tomorrow night (Thursday, Nov. 18)
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Pec Playhouse stages Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—“This show is special in more ways than one,” said Penny Wiegert, director of Pec Playhouse Theatre’s
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Sounds of Good News presents ‘Give Thanks!’ event Nov. 21

From press release Sounds of Good News Productions (SOGN) cordially invites everyone to attend their annual “Give Thanks!” (a musical community
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Edgebrook hosts Tree Lighting Ceremony and Open House Nov. 19-20

From press release Edgebrook has scheduled its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Open House for 5-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, and
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Lunch with Marjorie: The Illinois Dalton Gang were mostly movers–part three

Editor’s note: The following is the third, and final, part in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Oct.
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Handbell Christmas concert Dec. 5 at St. Mark Lutheran Church

From press release The St. Mark Ringers, directed by Margaret Dean, will present “Ringing in Christmas,” a handbell Christmas concert. Delight in
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Tickets for dinner-and-dance fund-raiser at Giovanni’s will be available at the door By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Hannah Mesa and Cassidy Gerczak, two
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Selection of winners shifts from general public to RAMI Association members From press release The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) Committee has
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Drew Nelson to perform for Charlotte’s Web Nov. 13

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes singer/songwriter Drew Nelson at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at JustGoods
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Jacqueline Schwab performs benefit for Carpenter’s Place Nov. 12

From press release Jacqueline Schwab will perform her Rockford premiere concert to benefit Carpenter’s Place at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12,
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RAM Talks Art: Rockford Art Museum hosts free Leadership Day for students Nov. 11

By Carrie Breitbach Education Director, Rockford Art Museum Thinking back to my high school days (which seems like eons ago), I often
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From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens has announced Charlotte Hackin, artist, author and former Rockford Park District commissioner,
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Rockford College stages Uncommon Women & Others Nov. 18-21

From press release Uncommon Women & Others, a play by Wendy Wasserman, will be performed at Rockford College’s Cheek Theatre Nov.
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Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society offers tour of Coronado Theatre Nov. 16

From press release Tuesday, Nov. 16, the Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society will offer tours of the Historic Coronado Theatre.
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