Theater Review: ‘The Laramie Project’ — an intense drama at Auburn

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) brings to the stage the story of a town’s
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Photo: ‘Annie’ a fine production at Rockford Lutheran

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Find Your Space: Discover Margaret Fuller and true happiness

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Who was Margaret Fuller? Come discover what was left out of the
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Theater Review: Keith School stages ‘Barnum’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Having first seen Barnum at Chuck Hoenes’ Seaside Theatre in Florida with Dorothy Paige-Turner as the
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Tube Talk: Viewers’ hope springs eternal

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer If you thought the mid-season premieres were over, think again. At least five new series debut this
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Ethnic Heritage Museum honors five local women

Staff Report March is traditionally “Women in History Month.” Each year, the Ethnic Heritage Museum honors local women who have made
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Keith student selected to play in national ensemble

Staff Report Keith Country Day School junior Jacob Jang is a rare musical talent, and this month he will be able
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘Midwives’ March 19, 22

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for March is Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. Hosted by Rockford Area Lutheran
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Chidren’s Choir presents musical tribute to love March 15

Online Staff Report Rock Valley Children’s Choir presents a musical tribute to love in their 10th annual Singers Songbook concert, “Let
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of March 14-20, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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Community Calendar: Week of March 14-20, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Adventure Club – Jarrett Center, Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.
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Music Calendar: Week of March 14-20, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concert cancelled: Avalon String
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Easter Bunny arrives at CherryVale Mall March 17

Online Staff Report The Easter Bunny will arrive at CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17. The
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Red Mango frozen yogurt, smoothies store opens in Machesney Park

Online Staff Report Red Mango, a frozen yogurt and smoothies store, has opened a second Rockford-area location — in Machesney Crossings
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Moonlight Serenade at Freeport’s Masonic Temple Ballroom March 10

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Dance the winter blues away at the Ninth Annual Moonlight Serenade from 7 to 10:30
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Auditions for ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ March 11 in Byron

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Auditions for Byron Civic Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will
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Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Bach to the Future’ March 10

Online Staff Report The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra will present “Bach to the Future” featuring Max Yount, harpsichordist, at 7:30 p.m.,
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Screening of local horror film March 11 at Freeport’s Lindo Theatre

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Darkening, a feature-length film that was shot in the Rockford and Freeport areas, will
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Bubble Festival at Discovery Center March 10

Online Staff Report Geoffrey “Merlin” Akins fancies himself both a magician and a bubbleologist. Akins will demonstrate his skills as both
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‘Support the Rock’ event March 10 at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall

Online Staff Report First Northern Credit Union and Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall continue their community commitment by bringing you the “Support
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Regional Poetry Out Loud winners advance to state competition

Staff Report Two area high school students will represent northern Illinois in the State Poetry Out Loud Competition in Springfield,
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Winners named in RAM’s ‘71st Young Artist Show: High School Division’

Staff Report Award winners were named in Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show: High School Division during the show’s
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Occupy Rockford Art Show set for March 10

Staff Report An Occupy-themed art show will be held at North Main Studios, 2500 N. Main St., Rockford, from 3
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Todd Rundgren to play two shows with Rockford Symphony Orchestra

Staff Report American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer Todd Rundgren will perform two shows with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at
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Doug MacLeod performs March 10 at Emerson House for Charlotte’s Web

Staff Report Doug MacLeod was first introduced to Charlotte’s Web by Mark Thompson of Crossroads Blues Society. He made his debut
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Rockford Lutheran Theatre presents ‘Annie’ March 9-11

Staff Report Rockford Lutheran Theatre Department’s production of Annie will be Friday-Sunday, March 9-11. Show times are 7:30 p.m., Friday; 2
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Theater Review: NIU production of ‘The Ascent of F6’ presents a challenge

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Puzzles are my passion, and the recent production of The Ascent of F6 produced at Northern
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Theater Review: AgeQuake Theatre Company presents ‘Aging IS Refreshing!’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic AgeQuake Theatre Company, founded by joan e. kole six years ago, brings together a group of
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Civil War Ball at Veterans Memorial Hall March 10

Staff Report The Battery G Civil War Ball will be from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 10, at Veterans Memorial
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‘Women in Music’ at Emerson House March 12

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next “Music on Main” concert, “Women in Music” at 5:30 p.m.,
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of March 7-13, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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Community Calendar: Week of March 7-13, 2012

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 March 7-13, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Subscription packages or single tickets available. Next concerts: Irish Pub Night
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Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra at First Lutheran Church March 5

Online Staff Report The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra will be stopping in Illinois as part of their Spring 2012 Midwestern Tour.
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Auditions for RVC Starlight Theatre’s 46th season start March 4

Online Staff Report Rock Valley College will hold auditions for the 46th season of Starlight Theatre. This year’s productions will include
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‘71st Young Artist Show’ opens March 4 at Rockford Art Museum

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show begins from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4, with
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Sparky & Rhonda Rucker at Mendelssohn March 2

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts kicks off National Arts in Education Month: March for the Arts with Sparky
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Winners named in Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has announced the winners of the 51st Annual Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, which took
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Tube Talk: ‘Mental Mobius strip’: ‘Awake’ debuts March 1 on NBC

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer It’s no secret NBC needs a hit. Soon. Yes, The Voice has brought NBC consistently higher ratings
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‘Debussy, le magnifique’ March 2 at Court Street United Methodist Church

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present its next season concert, “Debussy, le magnifique,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 2,
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‘The Odd Couple’ opens March 2 at Woodstock Opera House

Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy, The Odd Couple, which introduced the memorable characters of Felix Ungar
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‘Los Angeles! … Is Underwater’ opens March 1 at NIU School of Theatre and Dance

• Shows run March 1-4 in the Stevens Building Corner Theatre on the DeKalb campus Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The West
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March 7 deadline for Irish Pub Night at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will host an Irish Pub Night from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 9. The
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SOGN Women’s Retreat ‘It’s ALL In Me!’ March 3

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Sounds Of Good News Productions invites you to its monthly Women’s Workshop Retreat, “It’s ALL In Me!”
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California Guitar Trio at Rockford’s Memorial Hall March 30

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will present the California Guitar Trio at Rockford’s Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m.,
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Literary Hook: Poem: ‘Just For Today’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The poems of Cleo Johnson speak to every one of us. That is their strength. She
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Book Review: ‘You Are a Twisting Tornado’ good for children who are just beginning to learn about the world around them

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor You Are A Twisting Tornado by Angela Malavolti (Jumgle Wagon Press, 2011, ISBN: 978-0-9834092-0-5) is a colorful,
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Junior League’s rummage sale set for March 2-3

Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford will host a rummage sale at The Lombardi Club, 209 Olive St., Rockford, with
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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Hickory Grove in Rochelle

Staff Report The play The Diary of Anne Frank will be presented the first two weekends in March in the Paddock
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 29-March 6, 2012

Ongoing Attractions Rockford Art Museum – 711 N. Main St. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Featuring: “The Chemistry of
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