‘Women In Art’ at Rockford Career College Dec. 4-5

Show features more than 30 artists From press release Women in Art X 3” holiday art show will be held from 5-
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December 2, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Betsy Youngquist exhibits ‘Fantastic’ works in the Kortman Gallery

Opening reception set for 5:30-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27 From press release Celebrated Rockford artist Betsy Youngquist, who creates colorful and compelling
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: It’s a Wonderful Life at Pec Playhouse

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Diane Grosvenor-Johnson, long-time member of the Pec Playhouse Company in Pecatonica, Ill., directs the current production with
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Nutcracker Ballet takes Coronado stage Nov. 28

From press release Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) and the Rockford Dance Company are once again collaborating to present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District hosts holiday tree lighting event

From press release Gather family and friends for the sights, sounds and fun of the holiday season to enjoy the free
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hanging Out in Rockford: Old hats, stone eagles and copper pots—part two

By Mike Leifheit Columnist As I arrive at The Stone Eagle Bar, the construction area is blocked off by a chain-link fence,
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Literary Hook: March 1, 2010, deadline for Jane’s Stories Press Foundation Poetry Award

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Jane’s Stories Press Foundation announces its 2010 Poetry Contest, “Beyond Borders.” The 2010 Jane’s Stories Poetry Award
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Arts Council News: Handel’s Messiah presented by Rockford Choral Union

By Anne E. O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council Sixty-four years is quite an impressive run for any production. The Rockford Choral
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: USA’s Monk no more

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer It’s almost hard to remember USA Network prior to the 2002 debut of Monk. The series single-handedly
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Cirque Dreams Illumination at Coronado

From press release Cirque Dreams Illumination will ignite Rockford when it performs at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.,
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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Community Calendar for week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1

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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Music Calendar for week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Wednesday, Nov. 25 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 Nov. 25-Dec. 1

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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November 25, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Emily Bear to perform at Mendelssohn event

From press release Rockford’s own piano prodigy, 8-year-old Emily Bear, will present a short concert on the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hanging Out in Rockford: Old hats, stone eagles and copper pots—part one

By Mike Leifheit Columnist I am sitting at my stool by the little bar when my phone rings. I am engaged in
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Jim Brickman ready for Rockford return Nov. 20

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer When the Christmas season officially begins is still up for debate. For those who catch Jim Brickman
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

CD Review: Hot Chelle Rae: Edgy and trendy, with a promising future

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Being the son of a man Eddie Van Halen once called the best guitar player in the
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Illinois Tribes

Across 1 Beliefs 5 Tach measurement 9 Mexican money 14 Michigan neighbor 15 Israeli airline 16 Straightforward 17 Tribe once in what is now northern Illinois, also
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Blues In the Schools returns with Joe Filisko, Eric Noden

From press release It’s once again time for Blues In The Schools (BITS)! Joe Filisko and Eric Noden will be returning to
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Music Calendar for week of Nov. 18-24

Wednesday, Nov. 18 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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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Reasons to remember on Thanksgiving

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What follows is a poem to
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: New take on daytime stars

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, news broke that James Franco—best known for his film roles in Milk, Spider-Man
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Las Vegas, new releases keep Cheap Trick busy

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Besides having a successful summer touring with Def Leppard and Poison, Cheap Trick released a new studio
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar for week of Nov. 18-24

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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Musical Parade set at Rockford College Nov. 19-22

From press release Parade, a popular Broadway musical, will be performed at Rockford College Nov. 19-22 in the college’s Maddox Theatre. The
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Pieta Brown, Annie & Rod Capps, Ernie Hendrickson & Miles Nielsen perform for Web

From press releases Charlotte’s Web has two shows at different venues this weekend. You’re invited to two CD release parties/concert events—check
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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Community Calendar for week of Nov. 18-24

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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November 18, 2009 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Community Calendar for week of Nov. 11-17, 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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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar for week of Nov. 11-17, 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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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar for week of Nov. 11-17, 2009

Wednesday, Nov. 11 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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‘Power Up Live’—a live performance showcase and Web-a-thon

From press release Bar 3 will host Power Up Live”—a live performance showcase and Web-a-thon to benefit YouthBuild Rockford from 5-11 p.m.,
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Armory’s A Wonderful Life an outstanding musical adaptation

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Adapted from the Frank Capra film, It’s a Wonderful Life, Janesville Armory’s musical version reaches a level
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hanging Out in Rockford: As birthdays go—part two

By Mike Leifheit Columnist The girl cab driver offers to drive back to the Irish Rose to get the tickets, the tickets
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Sounds of Good News celebrates 30 years

An exclusive interview with Carl (‘Mr. C’) Cole By Susan Johnson Copy Editor As Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions nears its 30th
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Mango key lime chutney: A dangerous travel companion

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet This week, I am taking part in a writers’ conference in St. Augustine, Fla. Sponsored by
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

RAM Talks Art: Keith Grace: Rockford Art Museum’s ‘super hero’ Artist-in-Residence

By Carrie Breitbach Customer Service Coordinator, Rockford Art Museum I am a huge fan of Keith Grace. Not only is he a
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November 11, 2009 | Also published in RAM Talks Art | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Keeping Abreast art exhibit honors survivors and lost loved ones

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Media Specialist Womanspace presents a benefit performance of Catherine of Siena: A Woman for Our
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‘Dino and a Movie’ Nov. 13 at Burpee

From press release Burpee Museum of Natural History will host a fund-raiser, “Dino and a Movie,” from 7 to 10 p.m.,
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Community Calendar: Week of Nov. 4-10, 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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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Community Calendar | Comments (0)

Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Nov. 4-10, 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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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Arts & Theater Calendar | Comments (0)

Music Calendar: Week of Nov. 4-10, 2009

Wednesday, Nov. 4 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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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Music Calendar | Comments (0)

RAMI opens nominations, releases 2009-10 schedule

From press release Rockford Area Music Industry Award (RAMI) nominations are now open. Criteria for Lifetime Achievement, Community Service, Outstanding Achievement
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Sons of the Never Wrong and Dean Moriarty perform Nov. 6-7

From press release Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents two acts Nov. 6-7 at different venues. Both offer lively music
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RAM Talks Art: Leadership Day Nov. 11 at RAM

By Stacey Sauer Education Coordinator, Rockford Art Museum When I was in high school, the most difficult thing for me was not
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in RAM Talks Art | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: News, weather and what?

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Why do so many specialty cable channels feel the need to expand their programming? MTV and VH1
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Tube Talk | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: ‘IWRITE’: A writer shares her connectedness to her work

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Here is a delightfully-crafted poem by Cleo Johnson, a member of Tuesday Writers. Its honesty, candor
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Literary Hook | Comments (0)

Crossword: Map Shapes

Across 1 Pitches a tent 6 Bright flowers, for short 10 Singer McIntyre 14 Relating to birds 15 PDQ 16 Perfect garden 17 Iraqi port 18 Uncommon 19 Pinball
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Crossword Puzzle | Comments (0)

Jerry Seinfeld back at Coronado Nov. 5

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, known for his witty, observational “what’s the deal with…” humor, will play the Coronado
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Concert Review: The Dylan experience

By Kathleen D. Tresemer Columnist “Something is happening here, but you don’t know what it is. Do you, Mister Jones?”—“Ballad of a
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hanging Out in Rockford: As birthdays go—part one

By Mike Leifheit Columnist I visited my son in Budapest on my 57th birthday. I arrived in the afternoon, and he picked
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November 4, 2009 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)


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