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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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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie | Comments (0)

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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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

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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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

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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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

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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December 30, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in What's Brewin'? | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Comedy All-Star Tour at Coronado Jan. 22

From press release The Bob & Tom Show and WXRX 104.9 will present “The Canadian Mist Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Teen bands encouraged to audition for 2010 RAMI Youth Charity Jam

From press release Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is inviting teen-aged bands from Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Rock counties to
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hanging Out in Rockford: A good party

By Mike Leifheit Columnist We aren’t selling a lot of gift certificates this year. We haven’t booked a lot of Christmas parties,
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: Keep going no matter what, and be content—part two

By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Dec. 9-15,
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Golden Globe’s TV nominees

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer As a big-time Gleek, I’m actually excited that the Hollywood Foreign Press has recognized Fox’s surprise hit,
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December 23, 2009 | Also published in Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Gallery Talk with Betsy Youngquist at Kortman Gallery Dec. 18

From press release Artist Betsy Youngquist, whose spectacular beaded sculptures are featured at the Kortman Gallery, will conduct a gallery talk
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Auburn play gets state invite

School presents 16 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17-18 From press release Auburn High School’s upcoming
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Randy Sabien & Friends at Mendelssohn Dec. 18

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back Randy Sabien (& Friends) at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18,
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘The Undertaker’ to host holiday party at Concord Commons

From press release Community volunteer The Undertaker will host a free holiday party for residents of Concord Commons, 224 Cameron Ave., Rockford, at
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: The perfect gift for a friend who likes literature

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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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

What’s Local: Boonies Roadhouse a true country venue

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Since November, Rockford is now the home of an authentic country music venue. Boonies Roadhouse, 7940 S.
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Book Review: Poet shares A Time to Remember

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor In a slim volume, titled A Time To Remember and Other Poems, poet Helen Tannus Parnaby reflects
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Make a merry Christmas for our favorite non-profit community organizations

Save on your tax bill if you make a contribution before Dec. 31 By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer and Frank Schier Editor & Publisher It’s
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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 16-22

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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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: week of Dec. 16-22

Wednesday, Dec. 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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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar: Week of Dec. 16-22

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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December 16, 2009 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Shinedown plays MetroCentre Dec. 15

Drummer Barry Kerch talks about success in a changing music industry By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer It’s often said that once a rock
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Music Review: Meat Loaf DVD captures raw and nostalgic greatness

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer More than 40 million copies and counting, including 200,000 per year three decades after its release, is
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol—a contrasting look

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Artists’ Ensemble’s production of Tom Mula’s version of Charles Dickens’ classic represents a stark contrast to the
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Kortman Gallery hosts Jude McCanse book signing Dec. 11

From press release J.R. Kortman Center for Design will host a book signing for Rockford author Jude McCanse from 7 to
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar for week of Dec. 9-15

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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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar for week of Dec. 9-15

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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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Visit us for holiday fun, gifts and time for reflection

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Media Specialist Womanspace is a beautiful and relaxing place for holiday shopping, gift-making, plus getting
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: A Christmas Carol—A continuing family tradition

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, first staged at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre 32 years ago, continues to
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Cheech and Chong to hit Rockford March 27

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Comedian Tommy Chong predicted several years ago he and Richard “Cheech” Marin would again experience a big
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Tuning in some holiday spirit

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Now that my halls are decked, and we’re under the first winter storm watch of the season,
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: Keep going no matter what, and be content—part one

By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. Tina is really Bettina Hall. “But a lot of
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Lunch with Marjorie | Comments (0)

Elements of Style: Striking ingredients can help keep you on-trend

By Kristina Leftwich Staff Writer Trends can often be overwhelming, confusing and impractical. This season’s harem pants will give way to next
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

The Wandering Sons keep Nielsen brothers busy

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Life is good for Rockford natives Daxx Nielsen and Miles Nielsen. Both have played a number of
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Music Calendar for week of Dec. 9-15

Wednesday, Dec. 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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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

What’s Brewin? Founders Brewing offers range of dark beer styles

By Tyler Estabrook Staff Writer The ideal dark beer is one with a deep, impenetrable hue, a flavor that is unconventional and
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in What's Brewin'? | Comments (0)

Lucia Fest Dec. 12 at First Lutheran Church

From press release First Lutheran Church’s 51st Annual Lucia Fest will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 12, at
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RAM Talks Art: Studio Artists open group show Dec. 11

By Stacey Sauer Education Coordinator, Rockford Art Museum If you’ve been following this column for the past few years, you will have
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December 9, 2009 | Also published in RAM Talks Art | Comments (0)


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