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Tube Talk: Late-summer entries–Being Human, Rubicon

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer A ghost, a vampire and a werewolf decide to share a house. Sounds like the setup for
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater: Week of Aug. 4-10, 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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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 4-10, 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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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of Aug. 4-10, 2010

Wednesday, Aug. 4 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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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Crossword: Rocks

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July 29, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

ArtsPlace culminates with Emerge July 30-31

From press release Rockford Area Arts Council’s ArtsPlace summer youth apprenticeship program culminates with Emerge, an art exhibit and sale
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford native, Grammy winner Kurt Elling at Coronado Aug. 6

From press release Rockford native Kurt Elling will be in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at the Coronado Performing
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Songs and Scenes: Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean we should lower our standards

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Summer is for stupid people. At least that is what I would assume if I only had popular
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Songs and Scenes> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RAM Talks Art: RAM, Discovery Center, Dance Company offer Superhero Training Camp Aug. 9-13

By Carrie Breitbach Education Director, Rockford Art Museum My goal in life has consistently been to become a superhero. In my youth,
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in RAM Talks Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: ‘After the Tornado Sky’: Independence Day storm of 2003

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Today, the weather is gorgeous—bright-blue skies, sun, not too hot, not too cold, but just right…right,
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RAM summer gala, Art in the Garden Aug. 7

From press release Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents Art in the Garden Saturday, Aug. 7, at La Paloma Gardens in Rockford.
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Brilliant production of Equus at Redtwist Theatre in Bryn Mawr

By Bill Beard “A huge success in a tiny space” might be one way of describing Artistic Director Michael Colucci’s “re-imagined”
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Northern Lights Playhouse–summer theater in the northwoods

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Summer theater is one of the joys of a week at the lake. My house on Little
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Tube Talk: What do the shows you watch say about you?

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer My old friend TV Snob was at it again the other day. She’ll watch almost anything on
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of July 28-Aug 3, 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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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | 1 Comment

Community Calendar: Week of July 28-Aug 3, 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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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of July 28-Aug 3, 2010

Wednesday, July 28 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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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Crossword: B-List Countries

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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Hot Fest for Hospice July 25 at Sinnissippi

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Hot Fest for Hospice will be Sunday, July 25, at Sinnissippi Park. The event, which was named
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

American Idol feeder contest winner mesmerizes teens at City Market

Rockford’s new City Market was filled with the screams of teen-aged girls Friday night, July 16—not because they were terrorized,
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hugh ‘Red’ Argraves honored in memorial service, artwork on display at Rockford Art Museum

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Hugh “Red” Argraves, who was a familiar figure to many in the Rockford area, especially moviegoers and
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Burpee Museum program explores ‘Moon Day’ July 26

From press release Children are invited to “Exploration Monday: Moon Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, July 26, at
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Charlotte’s Web presents soul, R&B band Too Deep at Sinnissippi July 24

From press release For the final concert of its 12th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series, Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Timber Lake Playhouse offers Love, Sex and the I.R.S.

By Bill Beard For their fourth show of the summer in the deep woods of Mount Carroll, Timber Lake Playhouse is
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Theater | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Mad Men returns

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Fresh off the heels of receiving 17 Emmy nominations—the most of any drama series this year—AMC’s acclaimed
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | 1 Comment

Music Calendar: Week of July 21-27, 2010

Wednesday, July 21 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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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater: Week of July 21-27, 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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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of July 21-27, 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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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Burpee, Discovery Center give thanks

By Elizabeth Cook Free-lance Writer and Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As the result of an astounding community fund-raising drive in a down
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local band finalist in national talent search

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Since May, Rockford-based band The Poets Dance has been turning heads of national talent scouts, playing their
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Songs and Scenes: News and notes from a musical world

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Gaga: Old news at the Grammys? In an effort to make amends over the apparently tragic snubbing of
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Fairy Festival fun for all ages

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist It’s time for our Second Annual Summer Fairy Festival with Rockford Dance Company
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Find Your Space> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Finding ‘Wisdom’s Wild Fruition’ in the garden

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet It’s hard to believe July is already here. The garden is coming into fruition. Here is
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Fresh faces in Emmy race

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Each year, TV fans and critics express disappointment when Emmy voters fail to recognize new shows. This
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of July 14-20, 2010

Wednesday, July 14 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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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of July 14-20, 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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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of July 14-20, 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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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

WWE Raw at MetroCentre

World Wresling Entertainment (WWE) Raw performed live at the Rockford MetroCentre Saturday, July 10. Pictured are, clockwise from top left:
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Drive-By Truckers play Otto’s July 11

By Joe McGehee Staff Writer Drive-By Truckers will take the stage Sunday, July 11, at Otto’s in DeKalb, as they continue to
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Oklahoma!: ‘Oh, what a beautiful evening’

By Bill Beard I humbly confess I have often sworn I would be perfectly happy if I never had to sit
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Museum offers Italian Cut-Work class

From press release Join the Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., every Sunday through November from 2 to 4 p.m.
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hanging Out in Rockford: One last column—dreaming

By Mike Leifheit Columnist I’m sitting at my little bar. Frank Schier is at my big bar, but only about one or
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Songs and Scenes: A week of flashbacks–in three parts

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer One One of my favorite artists is a guy by the name of Butch Walker. Late last week,
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RAM Talks Art: Alchemy and Image children’s programming

By Carrie Breitbach Education Director, Rockford Art Museum Summer is half over. (I hate to start anything off with a negative, but
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in RAM Talks Art | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Old and new summer series

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Summer viewing heats up even more this week with the season openers of several new shows. Some
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of July 7-13, 2010

Wednesday, July 7 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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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of July 7-13, 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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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of July 7-13, 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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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Goodyear Pimps headline July 3 Green Light Night on Main Street

From press release The Second Green Light Nights event Saturday, July 3, features headliners The Goodyear Pimps with NIL8, Geronimo! and
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Emerging artists exhibit at Kryptonite

From press release For the first time, the Emerging Visual Artist Project (EVAP) will exhibit artwork by 12 new and emerging
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)


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