Find Your Space: Womanspace presents India Fest and OutReach for the Arts

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Celebrate the culture and art of India from 5:30 to 8 p.m.,
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Ellis at JustGoods, James Lee Stanley at Katie’s Cup

From press releases Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts offers a special Valentine’s Day treat this weekend: Ellis Friday, Feb. 12,
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Blues singer, harmonica player Kim Wilson at Big Cities Feb. 11

From press release Blues singer and harmonica player extraordinaire Kim Wilson will appear in Rockford Thursday, Feb. 11, backed by his
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Tinker Swiss Open House Feb. 13

From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens will open its doors for a Victorian Valentine’s Open House from noon
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Hearts for Haiti benefit concert Feb. 14

From press release Hearts for Haiti, a concert to benefit relief efforts in Haiti, will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday,
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Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 10-16, 2010

Community Calendar 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.
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Symphony presents concert influenced by Scotland Feb. 13

From press release Music Director Steven Larsen and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) present a concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
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Music Calendar: Week of Feb. 10-16, 2010

Music Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 10 Vinyl Voodoo – Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St. 10:30 p.m. Free. Every Wed. Info: 815-962-7944. 1st
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R. Scott Long exhibits new works in Kortman Gallery

From press release Multifaceted Rockford artist R. Scott Long presents new works in a Kortman Gallery exhibition opening Friday, Feb.
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Tube Talk: Puppies take the field in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl VI

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Everyone who knows me knows I love puppies. Dogs, too, for that matter. They also know I
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Exhibits celebrate black, Italian history

Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., unveils the exhibits Sunday, Feb. 7 From press release Sunday, Feb. 7, the Ethnic Heritage
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Dance Company welcomes back Rockford native Feb. 5

From press release Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will present a Masters Dance Class with Keelan Whitmore of the Alonzo King Lines
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Hanging Out in Rockford: The third time around is the charm

By Mike Leifheit Columnist I remember walking down by the river, down where the little bridge runs under the big bridge (down
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Literary Hook: Flash fiction: A surprise party with an added surprise

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Flash fiction is fun. The writer gets a prompt to incorporate into a one-page piece of
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Songwriter Peter Mulvey performs at Katie’s Cup Feb. 5

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents Letters From A Flying Machine featuring Peter Mulvey, at 7:30 p.m.,
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Artists’ Ensemble’s The Big Broadcast fund-raiser Feb. 6

From press release From high atop the stage of the beautiful Maddox Theater, return to those thrilling days of yesteryear as
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Philharmonia of the Nations at Coronado Feb. 9

From press release Come and enjoy a special concert as Coronado Performing Arts Center presents Philharmonia of the Nations with Jan Nakamatsu, gifted
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Pec Playhouse plans mortgage burning, preps for new season

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—At the annual meeting of Pec Playhouse Theatre (PPT) members Friday, Jan. 15, President Glen Wiegert opened
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Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Cabin Fever Open House Feb. 6

From press release ELIZABETH, Ill.—While the grapevines sleep for the winter, Massbach Ridge Winery will be celebrating their Seventh Annual Cabin
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 3-9, 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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Music Calendar: Week of Feb. 3-9, 2010

Wednesday, Feb. 3 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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Community Calendar: Week of Feb 3-9, 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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Groundhog song finds groove in Punxsutawney, Pa.

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Beloit, Wis., composer Bruce Warden has landed a song on the holiday music circuit. Warden’s “Mister Groovy
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Tube Talk: Lost’s final season: Looking for solid answers

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Three types of people are watching TV these days: Lost fans, disillusioned Lost fans, and those who
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Hanging Out in Rockford: Cru ends

By Mike Leifheit Columnist I don’t write a column (last week). It seems like so many things are happening in my life
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Literary Hook: Poem captures life ‘At the Grocery’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet This poem was written about 15 years ago in January. I had begun noticing that the
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Rockford Art Museum names 2010 Rockford Midwestern winners

From press release The 2010 Rockford Midwestern, the 71st presentation of this exhibition of new work by outstanding regional artists,
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On Music: Putting fame in its place

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer All careers begin centered on the music—the defining art that lives beyond the surface until it’s exposed
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Jan. 30 deadline for Youth Charity Jam applicants

Rockford Area Music Industry invites teen bands from area counties to participate From press release Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) invites teen
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What’s Local: Buy from us, and like it

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The blame game could go on for years, perhaps decades, before a true culprit for a barren
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‘The World Through a Woman’s Eyes in 2010’ opens at RAM Art Annex

From press release Nine local female artists display their work in a free exhibition titled “The World Through a Woman’s Eyes
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Rockford Dance Company presents ‘Rhapsody in Blood’

From press release Rockford Dance Company presents “Rhapsody in Blood: Murder in 5th Position,” at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, at
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Feb. 5 Wine Tasting to benefit Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center

Admission is $25; all proceeds benefit Mendelssohn From press release The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present a Wine Tasting from 5:30-8:30
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Music Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2010

Wednesday, Jan. 27 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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Arts & Theater Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 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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Dorothy Paige-Turner, Joel Ross Quartet perform Jan. 30

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents An Intimate Evening with Class featuring Rockford’s favorite jazz vocalist, Dorothy Paige-Turner, with
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Community Calendar: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

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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Tube Talk: Conan signs $32.5 million exit deal, his final Tonight Show likely Jan. 22

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer When NBC announced they were canceling Jay Leno’s abysmal nightly primetime series and giving him a half-hour
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Rockford Art Museum unveils Rockford Midwestern Jan. 22

From press release The 2010 Rockford Midwestern marks the 71st presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) juried exhibition, which began
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Soul Invasion breakdancing contest Jan. 23 at nCenter

From press release The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford and Midwest Monsters Breakdancing Crew is hosting the second Soul Invasion event,
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Literary Hook: New poem for winter: ‘Listen to the Snow’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Winter started early and hit us hard this year. It is a challenge to stay upbeat
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What’s Local: Logan Family Counseling takes unique approach to therapy

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Ask a group of people why they enjoy where they live, and you’ll get a variety of
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NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents Private Lives

From press release DEKALB, Ill.—A different seat, a different point of view, a different kind of performance for a well-known play. The
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RAM Talks Art: Adopt a Painting program features piece by Belle Emerson Keith

By Patty Rhea Curator, Rockford Art Museum This is not just a ripped painting.… This is part of Rockford history! Belle Emerson
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Music Calendar for week of Jan. 20-26, 2010

Wednesday, Jan. 20 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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Arts & Theater Calendar for week of Jan. 20-26, 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 for week of Jan. 20-26, 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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Kortman features Chinese scrolls, contemporary design

From press release Traditional Chinese scrolls and contemporary designed functional objects are displayed side by side in a new Kortman Gallery
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss The Book Thief Jan. 18, 21

Events hosted by Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries and Katie’s Cup coffeebar From press release The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for January
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Community Calendar for week of Jan. 13-19, 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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