Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 22-28, 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 Sept. 22-28, 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 Sept. 22-28, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 22 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: Kitchen Gadgets

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RAM Talks Art: Greenwich Village Art Fair–a Rockford tradition–Sept. 18-19

By Guest Columnist Scott Prine Chairman, RAM Greenwich Village Art Fair The Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair is
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63rd annual Greenwich Village exhibiting artists

From press release More than 120 artists from across the nation will exhibit at this year’s Greenwich Village Art Fair, held
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Theater Review: Artists’ Ensemble opens its seventh season with The Underpants

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic If the title The Underpants seems a bit puzzling, the history of the play may explain the
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Doug MacLeod takes stage at JustGoods Sept. 19

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts and the Crossroads Blues Society are teaming up to bring you “A
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Sept. 19 Irish Fest benefits St. Bridget’s Cupboard

From press release LOVES PARK, Ill.—St. Bridget’s Church is hosting its first Irish Fest from noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept.
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Tube Talk: Some promising new shows debut this fall

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer The new season is finally here. Some new shows may have more buzz than others, but here
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 15-21, 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 Sept. 15-21, 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 Sept. 15-21, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 15 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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Ethnic Heritage Museum unveils ‘Camp Grant: The Black Soldier’ Sept. 12

From press release World War I was considered “the war to end all wars.” The soldiers at Camp Grant in
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Local band rallies in fan’s cancer battle

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer A local music fan has plenty of support in his battle with cancer. Vern Smith, sometimes known
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Charlotte’s Web presents Bryan Bowers in concert Sept. 10

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts opens its 39th season with Bryan Bowers in concert at 7:30 p.m.,
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Find Your Space: Art, wine and farming at Womanspace in September

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist YOU are invited! This Saturday, Sept. 11, is our annual Artists in Action
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Music Academy of Rockford College unveils 25th anniversary season

From press release In honor of its 25th anniversary, the Music Academy of Rockford College plans a special 2010-11 season of
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RAM Talks Art: Spaces Within opens Sept. 11 at RAM

By Patty Rhea Curator, Rockford Art Museum A new school year brings sharp pencils, blank notebooks and the promise of a fresh
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Martisor winner from Romanian sister city shares experiences from Rockford visit

Editor’s note: For the past couple of years, the Romanian Sister City Committee under the direction of Ramona Cornea,
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Middlewest Music & Arts Fest Sept. 10-11 in DeKalb

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—Middlewest Music & Arts Fest will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11, throughout downtown DeKalb, Ill. Similar to
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On the Waterfront 2010: Weird Al, Billy Idol, Adam Lambert and RAMI Youth Charity Jam bands entertain

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Tube Talk: Martha Stewart invades Hallmark Channel

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer A week from now, if it seems like Martha Stewart has invaded Hallmark Channel, it’s probably because
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 8-14, 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 Sept. 8-14, 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 Sept. 8-14, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 8 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: Qua?

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Weird Al, Dierks Bentley, Hinder, Adam Lambert, Billy Idol headline 27th On the Waterfront Sept. 2-5

From staff reports Rockford’s 27th annual On the Waterfront (OTW) Festival brings music, movies, food and fun for all ages to
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Movie Review: Doors documentary captures ’60s, Jim Morrison–the artist

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer When Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek mentioned a documentary about the band was in the works, there was
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Nathan Jalani Taylor offers Sept. 1-5 exhibit

From press release Rockford native Nathan Jalani Taylor will present new original paintings and prints to purchase and collect at an
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Downtown venues offer First Fridays Sept. 3

From press release The Element’s First Fridays event from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, includes the following: JR Kortman Gallery:
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Tube Talk: Tough competition, but Emmy winners deserving

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Did you enjoy the opening number of the Emmys as much as I did? Host Jimmy Fallon
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Sept. 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 Sept. 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 Sept. 1-7, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 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: Head for the Hills

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Corey Chisel, Miles Nielson perform at Block 5 Festival Aug. 28

From press release Music aficionados, food lovers and fans of pedicures, salons and boutiques all know Block 5 (500 block
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Songs and Scenes: iPods and the last stand of the liner notes

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I gave away my age in last week’s Songs and Scenes. In a less direct fashion, I
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RAM Talks Art: Artwork by Jesus Correa at RAM Art Annex through Sept. 19

By Melissa Seipel Graphic Art Director, Rockford Art Museum The Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Art Annex is an education space and also
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Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 28

From press release BYRON, Ill.—The Inaugural Byron Crossroads Blues Festival is being held from noon to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 28. Tickets for
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Michelle Dorr’s ‘Happy Hour!’ opens at Kortman Aug. 27

From press release Party faces, lovable dogs and vibrant insects are the subjects of Michelle Dorr’s colorful portraits, which will go
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Children’s Farm’s 40th Birthday Bash at Lockwood Aug. 28

From press release Rockford Park District invites everyone to the Children’s Farm’s 40th Birthday Bash at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road,
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 1 at Wired Cafe

From press release The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., Sept. 1, at Wired Café, 414 E.
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Tube Talk: Weirdest crossover ever? Ghost Hunters and Real Housewives of Atlanta

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Most TV crossovers make sense, like when a case on NCIS leads the agents to Los Angeles
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Katie’s Cup presents movie Leap of Faith Aug. 27

From press release Katie’s Cup coffeebar, 502 Seventh St., Rockford, presents a movie and discussion series titled “Through the Lens…Christianity and
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Theater Review: Once on This Island

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Once on This Island, originally staged in 1990, winning many awards, has not been seen in many
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Michael Miller performs at JustGoods Aug. 27

From press release Southern California troubadour Michael Miller will perform an all-ages show at JustGoods, 201 Seventh St., Rockford, Friday, Aug.
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Ethnic Heritage Museum offers Italian Gallery events

From flier The Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford, is offering a special class in Trapunto from 2-4 p.m.,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Aug. 25-31, 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 Aug. 25-31, 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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