Mendelssohn offers three concerts in three days

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will celebrate the New Year by presenting three unique concerts. Mendelssohn’s Charlotte’s Web
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Beloit Fine Arts Incubator holds Open Studio for artists

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Wis., will hold an Open Studio
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January art exhibit to feature Ingrid Dohm

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Fine Arts Incubator’s January show will feature Ingrid Dohm. An award-winning, internationally-known artist, Dohm is
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42nd Annual Aquin Flea Market & Indoor Garage Sale Jan. 6

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The 42nd Annual Flea Market & Indoor Garage Sale will take place Sunday, Jan. 6, in
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Jan. 2-8, 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 Jan. 2-8, 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 Jan. 2-8, 2013

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: French flutist Mathieu Dufour of Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Date:
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New wave, gothic, industrial featured in New Year’s Eve countdown party at Rockford’s Bar 3

Online Staff Report Ring in the New Year with new wave, gothic and industrial music at Rockford’s Bar 3, 326 E.
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Three Sneak Peeks offer first look at Beloit film fest

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Hundreds of films have been submitted, reviewed and scheduled. Filmmakers from around the world are making
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Theater Review: ‘War Horse’ gallops into Chicago!

By Bill Beard Theater Critic Last year, when I spent the 2011 Christmas holidays in London, I tried doggedly to procure
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Literary Hook: An inspirational poem to start the new year

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Here is a poem from a Rock River Times favorite, Carol Fox. Carol is a
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New Year’s celebration at Burpee Dec. 31

Staff Report Celebrate the New Year — naturally — at Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History. Join the museum from 1
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Celebrate the New Year at Rockford’s Discovery Center

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host a kid-style New Year’s Eve party from 12:40 to 4:30 p.m., Monday,
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2013 MAC Radio Live in Monroe, Wis., Jan. 18-19

Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — For a 15th consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center (MAC) will present MAC Radio Live-Showcase
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Post-punk, progressive rock artist Filip Herbst in DeKalb Jan. 7

Staff Report Rockford post-punk/progressive rock artist Filip Herbst will perform at The House Café in DeKalb, Ill., beginning at 7:30 p.m.,
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Miles Nielsen among those featured in Chicago New Year’s bash

Staff Report Rockford’s Miles Nielsen — along with Soul Asylum, Hairbanger’s Ball, Your Villain My Hero and top DJs —
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Freeport’s Lindo Theatre presents Science Fiction Film Series

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Since the mid-19th century, science fiction films have slowly become a regular staple of the film
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Rockford artist’s work featured on architectual wall hangings

• Twenty of Ingrid Dohm’s works are available for purchase online Staff Report Work by Rockford artist Ingrid Dohm is now featured among
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 26, 2012-Jan. 1, 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 Dec. 26, 2012-Jan. 1, 2013

Winter Attractions Christmas at the Lake – The Abbey Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (thru Dec.
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Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 26, 2012-Jan. 1, 2013

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Mendelssohn’s Emerson House, 420 N. Main St., day, time. Info: 815-964-9713
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120 films ready for the curtain at Feb. 14-17 Beloit film fest

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will mark its eighth season Feb. 14-17, expanding this year
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Comedy film pioneer David Zucker to chair BIFF 2013

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Legendary Hollywood writer, director and producer David Zucker will serve as honorary chairman of the eighth
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Abigail Disney to keynote YWCA’s Leader Luncheon XXXIII March 4, 2013

Staff Report YWCA of Rockford will host Abigail Disney, producer of Pray the Devil Back to Hell and Women, War &
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Tube Talk: A very ‘Whovian’Christmas: ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas episodes featured Dec. 25

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Doctor Who fans get a special Christmas gift each year in the form of a special, stand-alone
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Literary Hook: More fun with satirical Christmas newsy letters, y’all

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Here is another satirical Christmas newsy letter from Cleo Johnson, a favorite with Literary Hook
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Artists sought for April 20 ‘Unforgettable Art’

Staff Report The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, has announced plans for the 10th Annual “Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s”
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Financial support sought for June 22, 2013, Field of Blues festival

Staff Report Crossroads Blues Society (CBS) is working to support blues fans in the Rockford area with a brand-new blues festival
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Photo: ‘Sounds of the Season’ featured at Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory

From the Dec. 19-25, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Literacy Council in search of volunteer tutors; training starts Jan. 8

Staff Report The Literacy Council is looking for more volunteer tutors to be matched with adults who need to improve their
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Mary J. Harris Trio at ‘Jazz at Emerson’ Dec. 20

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) next “Jazz at Emerson” concert with the Mary J. Harris Trio will be
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Rockford’s oldest thrift shop

Staff Report Looking for household items at bargain prices? Don’t forget to check out Crusader Thrift Shop, 310 Seventh St., the
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St. Paul Lutheran presents holiday musical ‘Back to the Manger’ Dec. 19

Staff Report St. Paul Lutheran School, 811 Locust St., Rockford, presents Back to the Manger at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.,
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Photography panel discussion Jan. 12 at Freeport Art Museum

• Three artists discuss the intrigue of the banal or mundane in contemporary photography Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Photography enthusiasts are invited
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Dec. 31 deadline for Freeport Park District photo contest

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — All amateur photographers are invited to participate in a photo contest to celebrate the beauty, unique
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High Maintenance to host holiday benefit show Dec. 20

• Proceeds from event benefit Remedies domestic violence shelter in Rockford Staff Report High Maintenance Salon and Spa will be hosting a holiday
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‘Old-School Holiday’ at Clock Tower’s Tempo Dec. 29

Staff Report Local musician Harlan Jefferson presents “Old-School Holiday: Comedy and Dance Party, Part 4” Saturday, Dec. 29, at Tempo Italian
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Students urged to enter ‘Letters About Literature’ contest

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White (D) is urging students in grades 4-10
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Arts & Theater Calendar: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2012

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 Dec. 19-25, 2012

Winter Attractions Christmas at the Lake – The Abbey Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Variety of events include: Sweet Treats for
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Music Calendar: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2012

Upcoming Events Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Concert Season – Next concert: “Jazz at Emerson” with Mary J. Harris Trio, Mendelssohn’s
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Free holiday concert Dec. 14 in Monroe, Wis.

Online Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — Get in the holiday spirit and join the fun at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14,
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‘Borders Nite Out: Holiday Edition 2012’ set for Dec. 14 in DeKalb

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Friday, Dec. 14, the historic Ellwood House Visitor Center will host a revitalized version of
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Magic Waters Waterpark offers holiday season pass sale

Online Staff Report Magic Waters Waterpark, 7820 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley, Ill., is offering a special deal for those who
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Book Review: ‘Images of America’ series profiles Rockford

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Many years ago, people used to enjoy looking through a device called a stereopticon. By peering
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‘Christmas with Kantorei’ offered Dec. 16 and 21

• Acclaimed boys’ singers offer festive sounds of the season Staff Report Kantorei, The Singing Boys of Rockford, will present two performances of
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Without Shoes Modern Dance presents ‘The Polar Express’ Dec. 20

Staff Report A public performance of Without Shoes Modern Dance Company’s presentation of The Polar Express will be at 6 p.m.,
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Mary’s Place hosts benefit for Rock River Valley Pantry

Staff Report Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St., Rockford, will host its eighth annual Holiday Extravaganza benefit for the Rock River
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Tube Talk: Merry Scrippsness: Scripps Networks spread holiday cheer

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Back when HGTV was first added to the local cable lineup, I spent much of November and
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Literary Hook: The laughter and joy of Christmas letters

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The Christmas season brings joy and laughter. Sometimes those newsy Christmas letters bring more laughter
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