Rockford College exhibit features print exchange

From press release Rockford College hosts an art exhibit called “Secrets,” a print exchange between artists from the U.S. and Britain,
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Poetry Foundation: Raymond Danowski has your chapbook

By Jenny Jarvie Poetry Media Service The more librarians catalog and curate Raymond Danowski’s vast collection of 20th-century poetry books, manuscripts, and
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Literary Hook: ‘Renewed and refreshed’ in the new year

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet During January of 2009, I was at Centrum Center for the Arts in Port Townsend, Wash.
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Music Calendar for week of Jan. 13-19, 2010

Wednesday, Jan. 13 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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The Wedding Singer at Coronado Feb. 24

From press release The Wedding Singer is bringing back the ’80s when it dances into the Coronado Performing Arts Center for
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Arts Council News: The Element presents progress report

By Anne E. O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council A public meeting was held mid-December to present a progress report on
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John Gile introduces new project to combat racism

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Local author and business entrepreneur John Gile has introduced a new project to combat racism in Rockford
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Tube Talk: Human Target features many familiar faces

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer When Fox previews its new series, Human Target, Jan. 17, you’ll probably think the lead actor looks
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Find Your Space: Womanspace offers fun slate of events for all ages

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Media Specialist Last fall at Womanspace, we started a wonderful series of programs
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Jay Leno to return to old time slot

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Late-night host Jay Leno is returning to his old NBC timeslot. According to network execs, The Jay
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Hanging Out in Rockford: Spicy: India House serves up exceptional food

By Mike Leifheit Columnist Since I haven’t had someone to go with me, I haven’t been going to the India House, one
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Arts & Theater Calendar for week of Jan. 13-19, 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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Pec Playhouse Theatre stages Don’t Drink the Water Feb. 5-21

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—What happens when an American family seeks asylum in the embassy of a small Iron Curtain country
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Sounds Of Good News presents ‘Let Freedom Ring!’

From flier Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions presents its Fourth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Power of Unity community celebration, Let Freedom
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Ringo Starr preps latest All-Starr Band

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer In the midst of his latest studio release, former Beatle Ringo Starr is busy assembling the latest
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Community Calendar for week of Jan. 6-12, 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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Arts & Theater Calender for week of Jan. 6-12, 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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Local author recounts days as Doors roadie

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Controversy often clouds the memory of dead rock stars, especially those who influenced generations of music. Jim
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American Idol premieres on Fox

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The biggest show on television, American Idol, makes its return Tuesday, Jan. 12 (7 to 9 p.m.)
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Girl Scouts are Leaping 2 Lead at local Cookie Kick-Offs!

From press release Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties—Girl Scout Cookie Program excitement begins with Leap 2 Lead themed local Girl Scout Cookie Kick-Offs
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Hanging Out in Rockford: The change of a year

By Mike Leifheit Columnist I think I can be a pretty good person. I aspire to be a really good person. We
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Rockford Urban Minstries hosts ‘Used Art Sale’ in January

From press release Rockford Urban Ministries (RUM) is hosting its third annual “Used Art Sale” in January, and you are welcome
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Tube Talk: Chuck returns after ‘Finale and Footlong’ campaign

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Longtime readers will know that NBC’s comic spy caper Chuck is one of my favorite shows. Following
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Poetry Foundation: How globe-trotting poetries may not beat scrawls in a cave

By C.K. Williams Poetry Media Service All over the world, if not every day, then in every age, beautiful paintings and poems
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Music On Main series presents The Essen Trio Jan. 11

From press release Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s Music On Main concert series presents the Essen Trio at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan.
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RAM Talks Art: Bid farewell to Hollis Sigler: Expect the Unexpected

By Sarah Bursley McNamara Community Relations Coordinator, Rockford Art Museum “Out with the old, in with the new.” For many people, this
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Literary Hook: Celebrating Carl Sandburg’s birthday

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Jan. 6 is Carl Sandburg’s birthday. This beloved Illinois poet has touched many of us with
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Music Calendar for week of Jan. 6-12, 2010

Wednesday, Jan. 6 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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Bower City Theatre Company holds auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar

From press release JANESVILLE, Wis.—Bower City Theatre Company will hold open auditions for the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, the groundbreaking
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Community Calendar for week of Dec. 30, 2009-Jan. 5, 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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Hundreds mourn, celebrate Doug Furze

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Several hundred people gathered at Lyran Hall to honor fallen musician and activist Doug Furze Sunday,
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Music Calendar for week of Dec. 30, 2009-Jan. 5, 2010

Wednesday, Dec. 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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Tube Talk: Old and new shows for a New Year

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Along with the New Year come new shows. Some really are new, like Food Network’s Worst Cooks
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Lunch with Marjorie: Keep going no matter what, and be content—part three

By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Editor’s note: The following is the third in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Dec. 9-15,
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New venue for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

From press release Because of a construction conflict on their theater, the Main Street Players of Boone County needed a new
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Arts & Theater Calendar for week of Dec. 30, 2009-Jan. 5, 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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Rockford composer lands on movie score

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford native, songwriter Steve Mutimer, otherwise known as Poppa Steve, has been tapped by director Edoardo Ponti
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Hanging Out in Rockford: One way to fix it

By Mike Leifheit Columnist This has been a strange December. Business is getting better. In the good weeks, we are up. In
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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Literary Hook: Writing can take you somewhere more exciting than you ever dreamed

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Happy New Year! This time of year leads us to reflect on what has brought us to
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CD Review: Latest W.A.S.P. release captures early sound

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Metal bands that broke in the ’80s became synonymous with a heavy sound that inched toward a
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Tilted Kilt open inside Clock Tower

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The nationally-known Celtic sports pub and eatery Tilted Kilt is now open inside the Clock Tower
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Arts & Theater Calendar: week of Dec. 23-29, 2009

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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The Four Babes return to Coronado March 26

From press release The Four Bitchin’ Babes will return to the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 26.
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

What’s Brewin’? Arcadia IPA a diamond in the rough

By Tyler Estabrook Staff Writer As a wheat beer and stout nerd, I have only begun to realize there are other worthy
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Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 23-29, 2009

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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Doug Furze leaves big legacy

Memorial service, celebration Dec. 27 at Lyran Hall for musician who passed away last week By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Even those
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Chocoholic Frolic Feb. 18 at Clock Tower

From press release Are you struggling to find that perfect stocking stuffer for that special someone? How about a little bit
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Music Calendar: week of Dec. 23-29, 2009

Wednesday, Dec. 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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Book Review: Creating Your Legacy: Remembering the past with fondness

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Ray W. Empereur grew up in the Rockford area and came to appreciate the value of family,
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Literary Hook: ‘Midwest Winter’: A poem filled with originality and playful quality

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Perhaps you have a friend who likes literature. A delightful Christmas gift could be The Rockford
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