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Clock Tower to host ‘Blues Around the Clock’ Aug. 7

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The vibrant Rockford-area festival season will be even more exciting for more music fans this year.
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

Theater Review: Some Like It Hot is still hot…and sweet as Sugar at Drury Lane!

By Bill Beard Some of you may not remember, unless you watch late-night movie re-runs, the wonderful old film that made
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Timber Lake stages Oklahoma!

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ non-profit professional summer theater, presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Summer faves return

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer When Rescue Me ended last season with Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) shot by his Uncle Teddy (Lenny
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: ‘The Clearing: Haiku in Spring’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet In our continuing series about The Clearing in Door County, Wisconsin, please enjoy these haiku written
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Temple Baptist Church honors Illinois National Guard July 4

From press release Join Temple Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m., July 4, for a special recognition and appreciation for the men
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Durand offers two days of Fourth of July events

From press release DURAND, Ill.—You don’t have to go far, and you don’t have to spend much to enjoy yourself during
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Sheet Music Festival July 10 at JustGoods

From press release The Third Annual Sheet Music Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 10, at
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Long-time crossword puzzle creator steps down

The Rock River Times (TRRT) regrets that long-time crossword puzzle creator Jeremy T. Paine will no longer be able to
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Music Calendar: Week of June 30-July 6, 2010

Wednesday, June 30 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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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 30-July 6, 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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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of June 30-July 6, 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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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Crossword: Volcanoes

// Congratulations! Name:
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June 24, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Charlotte’s Web presents Treasa LaVasseur

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts announces its 12th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series, beginning with Treasa LeVasseur,
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: TNT launches Southland, Memphis Beat and Rizzoli & Isles

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer TNT raised the bar for original cable series with The Closer, which last year pulled in ratings
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

What’s Brewin’?: Ode to the Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout

By Tyler Estabrook Staff Writer I am a firm believer in high-quality ales being available to the everyman, so if I sing
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News> What's Brewin'? | Comments (0)

Book Review: Terminal Beginning: Book by Rockford native will keep you on the edge of your seat

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor From a mysterious green sphere that is suddenly discovered in the arctic, to a secret government research
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: The Drowsy Chaperone still a dream at Marriott Lincolnshire

By Bill Beard From time to time, a reviewer has the opportunity to cover two different productions of the same vehicle
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Sister cities join to promote summer event June 26

By Mike Leifheit Columnist For the past couple of years, the Romanian Sister City Committee under the direction of Ramona Cornea,
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Literary Hook: ‘The Bliss We Followed’: Tending your garden in retirement

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet As spring turns to summer, gardens gather momentum. Rockford is known as the City of Gardens,
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Student’s artwork to hang in U.S. Capitol

Caitlin Brown, a junior at Rockford Lutheran High School, and U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) pose with Brown’s winning artwork
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Park District releases Music in the Park commemorative CD

From press release To commemorate the year 2010 as the 60th anniversary of the Sinnissippi Music Shell, the Rockford Park District
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of June 23-29, 2010

Wednesday, June 23 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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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 23-29, 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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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of June 23-29, 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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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Sara Evans headlines June 19 Rock’n for the RED

From press release For the past two years, the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross has hosted Rock’n for
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Wesley Willows’ annual benefit features Annie

From press release Annie will take center stage at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 20, as Wesley Willows celebrates its 38th Annual
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Swing into Lifescape with the Follies!

By Alice Nichols Have you ever asked yourself, what ever happened to…? I often thought, What is Alan Jones up to
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Donate a book to Andy’s Books for Kids…Sounds Like a Plan!

From press release As a fund-raiser, the charitable organization “Andy’s Books for Kids…Sounds Like a Plan!” is having a used book
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Music Calendar: Week of June 16-22, 2010

Wednesday, June 16 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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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 16-22, 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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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of June 16-22, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. Mon.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation days
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: The Good Guys, Persons Unknown, Burn Notice among fun summer fare

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Some books make for light, fun summer reads. The same is true of some TV shows. Whether
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Chicago playing at Timber Lake Playhouse

By Bill Beard I love summer stock theater! I spent 20-plus years in the New England states, where summer theaters can
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Art on the Lawn June 13 at Rockford College

From press release Rockford College hosts its 11th annual Art on the Lawn from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, June
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Stage Coach Theater’s November–a perfect representation of life as we age

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Every aspect of DeKalb’s Stage Coach Players Theater’s production of November deserves an unqualified rave review. It
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Fun summer camps for all ages

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Art! Nature! Improv acting! Juggling and more! You and your child can experience
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Find Your Space> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Kitten Shower June 12 at PETCO

From press release PAWS Humane Society will host a Kitten Shower from noon until 4 p.m., Saturday, June 12, inside PETCO
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: Going to the limit of her comfort zone and growing–part three

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the May 19-25, 2010, issue,
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie | 1 Comment

Literary Hook: Poem captures the enchantment of The Clearing and Door County

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The last column was a reflection of teaching writing a week at The Clearing in Ellison
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of June 9-15, 2010

Wednesday, June 9 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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 9-15, 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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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of June 9-15, 2010

Ongoing Attractions Burpee Museum of Natural History – 737 N. Main St. Mon.-Fri.; noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation days
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Crossword: Hidden Fowl

// Congratulations! Name:
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: The Tony Awards June 13

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer If you think Broadway is elitist entertainment reserved for theater snobs and has nothing to do with
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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