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Literary Hook: A poem inspired by a winter scene
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Editor’s note: In the Jan. 9-15 “Literary Hook,” the second line of the “Unwinding the
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New classes starting at Rockford Dance Company March 20
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Rockford Dance Company, 711 N. Main St., will hold seven-week mini classes for beginner dancers starting Wednesday, March 20.
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Dorothy Paige-Turner, Between Planes perform at Tempo Bistro Lounge Feb. 23
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Over the years, Dorothy Paige-Turner and Ron Holm have collaborated on a variety of exciting musical projects. Their first
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 20-26, 2013
Ongoing Attractions
Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 20-26, 2013
Winter Attractions
Sledding, Snowshoeing and XX Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Meet at Jarrett Center.
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Music Calendar: Week of Feb. 20-26, 2013
Upcoming Events
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Christopher O’Reily, classical pianist, “Out of My Hands,” Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., at
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‘Best Used Book Sale EVER!’ Feb. 23 at Spring Creek UCC
By Christine Collins Cacciatore
Marketing & Public Relations Chairman, In Print
There is nothing more exciting to a reader than … BOOKS!
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Chocoholic Frolic Feb. 21 at Clock Tower
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The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties’ Sixth Annual Chocoholic Frolic will take place Feb. 21 at
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Auditions Feb. 21, 24 for Mendelssohn’s ‘Felix’s Cabaret’
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present Felix’s Cabaret: “Murder at the Cabaret” from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday,
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Parrot Head Club hosts 13th Annual Island Beach Bash Feb. 23
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It’s time to dust off that colorful Hawaiian shirt and that straw sunhat because Denis Knuth, president of
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Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet Feb. 23-24 in Lena, Ill.
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LENA, Ill. — The Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club will present its 25th Annual Model Railroad Show
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Annual Pomona Grange Chili Dinner & Craft Show Feb. 24
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — The public is invited to the Annual Pomona Grange Chili Dinner & Craft Show fund-raiser
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Byron Civic Theatre hosts auditions for ‘Ring of Fire’ Feb. 26-27
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BYRON, Ill. — It’s difficult to describe Ring of Fire. Along with the expected pre-show announcement about cell
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The Agape Ringers at St. Mark Lutheran Church Feb. 24
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The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble, will perform in concert at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 N.
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Children’s Choir presents ‘Singer Songbook’ Feb. 19 at New Mendelssohn Hall
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The Rock Valley Children’s Choir presents the annual “Singer Songbook” concert, “The Rainbow Connection,” at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday,
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Design and Programming Charrette at Mendelssohn Hall Feb. 20
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A Design and Programming Charrette, hosted by Gary W. Anderson Architects, Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Board of Trustees
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Oregon’s Rock River Center hosts Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance Feb. 17
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OREGON, Ill. — Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, Ill., is inviting everyone to enjoy an
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Interactive murder mystery dinner at Tebala Feb. 16
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A Hawaiian Crush interactive murder mystery dinner is being offered at Tebala Shrine Center, 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford,
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Local organizations provide engineering fun for youth at Discovery Center
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Computer science engineers are working on robots so tiny they might eventually fit INSIDE the human body. Hard
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Local musicians present Climate Crossroads concert Feb. 16
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David Stocker, Ron Holm and Christopher Sims will present a Climate Crossroads — 350.org concert event beginning at
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Sounds of Good News releases jazz CD, available at Feb. 23 event
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Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, Sounds of Good News (SOGN) Productions is releasing new “jazz” music CDs to benefit
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Avalon String Quartet presents ‘Meltzer and Smetana’ Feb. 15
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert with “Meltzer and Smetana” at 7
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Emily Hurd with Stone Blind Valentine live in concert Feb. 16
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s next Charlotte’s Web performance with Emily Hurd and Stone Blind Valentine will take place at
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‘Tango Argentino: The Dance of Love’ set for Feb. 15
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Give the “Gift of Dance” to your special someone on Valentine’s Day! Register for “Tango Argentino: The Dance
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Art Talks lecture Feb. 15 at Rockford Art Museum
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Feb. 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Rockford Art Museum (RAM). A special centennial exhibition of
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David Zucker to present ‘Naked Gun’ at BIFF Feb. 17
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BELOIT, Wis. — David Zucker, legendary writer, director and producer and honorary chairman of this year’s Beloit International Film
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BIFF to present Silent Film Showcase Feb. 16
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BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) signature event, the perennially sold-out BMO Harris Bank Silent Film
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Two Beloit, Wis., artists to be celebrated at Feb. 14-17 BIFF
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BELOIT, Wis. — Two honored American artists with strong ties to Beloit College will be celebrated with films and
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Chrisisms: In search of 20 20-somethings
By Chris Wachowiak
I’m calling this “Chrisisms.” Is that even a word? A few years ago, my unofficial big brother, Mossy,
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Tube Talk: ‘Downton Abbey’ vs. ‘The Walking Dead’
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
There are Downton Abbey fans and there are The Walking Dead fans. It might seem strange, but
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Disney Channel star at Riverfront Museum Park Feb. 17
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Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago, part of the No. 1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, hosts a
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‘SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody’ at Coronado Feb. 21
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SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody, a laugh-out-loud musical, will take the stage at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Feb. 13-19, 2013
Ongoing Attractions
Age Quake Theatre – Plays for and about those 55 and older performed in the greater Rockford area. Info:
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Community Calendar: Week of Feb. 13-19, 2013
Winter Attractions
Sledding, Snowshoeing and XX Skiing – Byron Forest Preserve District, 7993 N. River Road, Byron. Meet at Jarrett Center.
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Music Calendar: Week of Feb. 13-19, 2013
Upcoming Events
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concerts: Avalon String Quartet: Meltzer and Smetana, Friday, Feb. 15,
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Regional ‘Poetry Out Loud’ competition Feb. 12 at Jefferson
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Rockford Area Arts Council has announced a regional contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest.
Feb. 12,
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Ethnic Heritage Museum salutes Black Historical Fraternal Organizations
• Dinner set for Feb. 9 at Rockford College, exhibit opens Feb. 10 at museum
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Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM)
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Free Girl Scout Cookie tasting Feb. 8 in Rockford
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Girl Scouts of the USA has declared Friday, Feb. 8, as the first-ever National Girl Scout Cookie
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jf. gaziano & beatmerchants in ‘Jazz at Emerson’ Feb. 7
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Rockford’s Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will feature jf. gaziano & beatmerchants as part of the Jazz at
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Rockford’s own Michelle Williams
By John Parks
Michelle Williams has won a Grammy with Destiny’s Child, recorded top-selling inspirational/gospel albums as a solo artist
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Auburn CAPA stages ‘101 Dalmations Jr.’
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Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School teams up with West Middle School Creative and Performing Arts
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Symphony offers ‘Rhapsody and Reveries’ at Coronado Feb. 9
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Rockford Symphony Orchestra will present “Rhapsody and Reveries,” part of its ComEd Classics Series, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday,
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Discovery Center’s annual Chocolate Sundae Sunday Feb. 10
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Chocolate and ice cream are all mixed up together for this afternoon of fun when Discovery Center hosts
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SoundBites offers talks with guest musicians at RSO
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Rockford Symphony Orchestra again offers its lunchtime series, “SoundBites,” for people who would like to get to know
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The House on Mango Street’
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The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for February is The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The
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Groundwork Dance Company to perform at Court Street United Methodist Church
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One of northern Illinois’ most dynamic dance troupes, Groundwork Dance Company, will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb.
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Heart Art 2013 Silent Auction at Rockford College Art Gallery Feb. 8
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Rockford College will host a benefit and silent art auction from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8,
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Irish Pub Night with Liam O’Riordan and Ger Walsh Feb. 8 at Mendelssohn
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The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present “Irish Pub Night” with Liam O’Riordan and Ger Walsh at 7
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‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Main Street Players of Boone County
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — Main Street Players of Boone County will present Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring,
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Have ‘Dinner with the Dead’ Feb. 13 at Rockford’s Bahia Restaurant
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Bahia Restaurant, 6116 Mulford Village Road, Rockford, is hosting a Dinner with the Dead “Sweethearts Supper Natural” at
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