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June 3 wine tasting at LaPaloma benefits Rockford Art Museum

From press release Enjoy wines from vintners around the world and delicious hors d’oeuvres at the 2010 RAM Wine Tasting, a
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Art Museum offers free admission for active duty military personnel and their families

From press release Rockford Art Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to all active duty
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Choosing food: Time to demand a more sustainable product

Editor’s note: Randall Smith has just finished his local foods-oriented cookbook, Farm Fresh Flavors, which will be released mid-August. I
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Girl Scouts’ Young Women of Distinction event June 6

From press release Sixteen local Girl Scouts have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Starlight debuts Chicago June 2-5

From press release For years, it has been the most requested musical by fans of Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Bengt Sjostrom
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

What’s Local: Beach House Bistro finds home in south Rockford

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer With 38 years in the restaurant business, Davey Lockett, owner of Beach House Bistro, aims to be
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Timber Lake Playhouse’s 49th season sizzles with Chicago

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ professional summer theater, will kick off its 49th season with
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the May 19-25, 2010, issue. By
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of June 2-8, 2010

Wednesday, June 2 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 2, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of June 2-8, 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 2, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | 1 Comment

Community Calendar: Week of June 2-8, 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 2, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Crossword: Potatoes

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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Crossword: Themeless

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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of May 26-June 1, 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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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 26-June 1, 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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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of May 26-June 1, 2010

Wednesday, May 26 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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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Hot Fest for Hospice seeks salsa team sponsors

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Organizers for Hot Fest for Hospice are in need of salsa-making team sponsors for this year’s event. Hot
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Chuck Smith directs The Good Negro at The Goodman

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Resident Director Chuck Smith’s career in theater reflects his lifelong devotion to the arts. His directing
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Discovery Center wins campaign, new logo and branding

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Discovery Center Museum has been named the winner of Nadi Creative Branding Group’s Design-for-Community contest. The organization
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Technology> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

39th Annual Young at Heart Festival kicks off summer, May 28-30

From press release LOVES PARK–The Young at Heart Festival, presented by Trickie Enterprises and held each Memorial Day weekend, will kick
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Music | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Double happiness: May at The Clearing

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet May is a marvel at The Clearing. Bright blue skies hover over Green Bay, Wis., no
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Greg Herriges at JustGoods Listening Room on May 28

From press release Greg Herriges, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, will give a solo concert at 7 p.m., Friday, May 28, at JustGoods Listening Room,
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Music | Comments (0)

Edgebrook arts exhibit ‘Think.Feel.Design.’

From press release Edgebrook, 1639 N. Alpine Road, will offer a free arts exhibit titled “Think.Feel.Design.” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday,
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Art | Comments (0)

Crossword: Katy Hepburn Films

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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Emily Hurd returns to Rockford May 21 to release sixth CD

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford-area native, singer-songwriter Emily Hurd, will release her sixth CD, Daytime Fireflies, Friday, May 21, at
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

New restaurant open at Anderson Japanese Gardens

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Anderson Japanese Gardens announced the opening of its new restaurant, Seasons in the Garden, last week. The new
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Restaurant Reviews> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Italian American Reconciliation–a smashing close to a successful season

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Artists’ Ensemble has chosen an outstanding work for their current show. Although John Patrick Shanley is of
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: A Lost goodbye: Lost signs off May 23 after six seasons

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer After six seasons of flashbacks, flash-forwards and flash-sideways, Lost is coming to an end this Sunday, May
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

May 21 deadline for artists to register for Oregon, Ill., Fields Project

From press release OREGON, Ill.—Hundreds have attended The Fields Project Fine Arts & Crafts Festival over the years, viewing the craftsmanship
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Build a playground at 10th Avenue Park May 22

From flier MetLife Foundation, Patriots’ Gateway Center, KaBoom! and Rockford Park District invite you to join them as they team up
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Pec Playhouse hosts Children’s Theatre Camps

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—Calling all young actors! Ever wonder what it’s like to be on stage? This June and August,
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local groups perform at Disney theme park

From press release Students from the following groups recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Green E-The Environmental Elvis: Not just another impersonator

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While David Pyle dons a look similar to the hundreds of Elvis Presley impersonators in Las Vegas,
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit, Wis., author writes of dragons, magic and mystery

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—Living as a hermit on an island lush with jungle life with only pity and spite to
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Green-blue eyes dancing, a small pink jewel sparkling
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie> Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of May 19-25, 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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | 1 Comment

What’s Brewin’?: Carlyle ought to be a local microbrew mecca

By Tyler Estabrook Staff Writer As a beer reviewer, it is a duty both to my readers and to beer journalism in
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News> What's Brewin'? | Comments (0)

Hip hop artist G-Eazy at Kryptonite Friday, May 21

From press release Local entertainment entrepreneur C. Hare of Borgata, who is also an artist manager for local hip hop artists
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of May 19-25, 2010

Wednesday, May 19 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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of May 19-25, 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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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: ‘At Cana Cove’ and my first published poem, ‘Dear Massage Therapist’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet I will be teaching the Process of Writing at The Clearing in Door County, Wisconsin. This
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Crossword: Ford Flick

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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Groove Walk: 10 bars, 10 bands, one cover

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Downtown will be buzzing with live music this Saturday, May 15, as the annual Groove Walk festival
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Men At Work’s Colin Hay at Sullivan Center May 18

From press release Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only performance in downtown Rockford! Charlotte’s Web was approached by Chris Wachowiak of Kryptonite
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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