Kortman opens ‘The Pollyanna Society’ by Shannon Blosser-Salisbury Feb. 3

Staff Report Shannon Blosser-Salisbury, as an artist, does not leave well enough alone. Normal people from vintage photos are digitally
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The LustKillers kick off U.S. tour at Kryptonite Feb. 3

Staff Report Postpunk rock group The LustKillers will kick off their 4,000-mile U.S. tour with an 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3,
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Artists’ Ensemble’s ‘Arty-Joke’ benefit at Maddox Theatre Feb. 4

Staff Report When a group of artists bands together to put on a show with music and plenty of laughs, it’s,
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Theater Review: Neil Simon’s ‘Lost in Yonkers’ — a semi-biographical gem

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Currently playing at the Beloit Civic Theatre in Beloit, Wis., Lost in Yonkers is the first
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‘Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska’ opens Feb. 3 at Rockford Art Museum

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will open “Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska” with a members’ preview and
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The Red Sea Pedestrians at Mendelssohn Feb. 3

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will kick off the month with a rousing gypsy romp featuring The Red
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Photo: Pec preps for ‘Waste MISmanagement,’ opening Feb. 10

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Rockford Dance Company presents the classic ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Jan. 28

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will present a modern adaptation of the classic story Hansel and Gretel at 2
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‘About Robots’ opens Jan. 28 at Rockford’s Discovery Center

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host “About Robots: The Interactive Exhibition” Jan. 28-April 29. Based on the 20th Century
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Blues in the Schools holds its 100th program Jan. 30

Staff Report Crossroads Blues Society is getting ready to celebrate its 100th Blues in the Schools (BITS) program. Their programs scheduled
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Tube Talk: Peculiarly intriguing reality shows: ‘Oddities,’ ‘Face Off’ and ‘Lizard Lick Towing’

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer One of the great things about cable TV is there is a place for virtually any
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Young Eagles Success Club releases anti-violence DVD

Staff Report Sounds of Good News (SOGN) Productions has announced the release of their Young Eagles Success (YES) Club kids’ first
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Byron Civic Theatre announces cast for ‘Mister Roberts,’ opening Jan. 27

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Mister Roberts, a World War II-era play, opens Jan. 27 at Byron Civic Theatre (BCT). Productions
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Soulicit performs at Bar 3 Jan. 26

Staff Report Hard rockers Soulicit will be joined by Anew Revolution, Anchored, Case In Point and Marquette at Rockford’s Bar 3,
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Comedy show set for Jan. 27 at Franchesco’s

Staff Report The comedy show at Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford will return at 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27. Hosted by Rockford’s
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Chicago artist, draftsman featured at Rockford College Feb. 2-March 3

Staff Report Rockford College will host an exhibition by Chicago-based artist and avid draftsman Don Colley Feb. 2-March 3 in the
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Literary Hook: Wednesday Writers hosts reading at Barnes & Noble Feb. 25

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet I am pleased to announce that the Wednesday Writers, a group I have been facilitating for
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Auditions for Woodstock production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ set for Jan. 29-30

• Nine women, 12 men and three children are needed for April and May performances Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Auditions for
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Rockford author releases book about online dating

Staff Report Internet Dating: What I Learned From Over 4000 Matches, a new book by R. Thomas Vosburgh of Rockford, has
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Charlotte’s Web presents the April Verch Band at Mendelssohn Jan. 21

Staff Report April Verch doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it! The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and stepdancer
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Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition set for Jan. 25-28 at Sinnissippi

Staff Report The 26th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition is set for Jan. 25-28 at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second St.,
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Entries sought for 72nd Rockford Midwestern Biennial

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) is in search of entries for the Rockford Midwestern Biennial. Deadline is Feb. 1. The Rockford
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Indie film ‘Dog Jack’ gets local screening

By Jon McGinty Free-lance Writer Dog Jack, an independent film about a runaway slave and his dog who join the Union Army
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Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony Feb. 4 at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens will offer the rare opportunity to participate in a yukimi chakai, a traditional Japanese Snow
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‘Get Moving: Playing with Food’ Jan. 21 at Discovery Center

Staff Report To start the year off on a healthy note, Rockford’s Discovery Center is hosting “Get Moving: Playing with Food”
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Tickets for ‘Waste MISmanagement’ at Pec Playhouse on sale Jan. 20

By Dan Doyle As a prosecutor, I once found myself, both literally and figuratively, “down in the dumps.” The murder case
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Klehm’s Donation Day moves to first Tuesday of the month

Staff Report Rockford’s Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden has moved its Donation Day to the first Tuesday of each month. Admission
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Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Feb. 3 at Freeport Art Museum

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) 20th Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting is set for 6-9 p.m.,
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Mike Mangione & The Union at DeKalb’s House Café Jan. 22

Staff Report Mike Mangione & The Union will perform with Gina Venier and Dave Tamkin at the House Café, 263 E.
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Beloit Film Fest offers Student Filmmaker Showcase

• Day of preparation Saturday, Jan. 21, at Beloit Public Library Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) has
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Jon Drake & The Shakes in DeKalb, Woodstock Jan. 26, 27

Staff Report Jon Drake & The Shakes will perform with special guests Chaperone and Dave Green beginning at 8 p.m., Thursday,
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Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra French Horn Quartet performs Jan. 21

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra continues its “Season of Fire and Elegance” with the debut performance
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Literary Hook: Poem shares observations and wisdom gained over time

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The new year often means resolutions or a new way of looking at life. Sometimes we
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TOMS Shoes founder aims to make a difference in the world

• With every product sold, TOMS Shoes donates a pair of shoes to a person in need By Ellen Larson College Student They
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Lunch with Marjorie: God saved the best for last, says Connie Burke — part three

Editor’s note: The following is the third in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Dec. 28, 2011-Jan. 3,
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Corky Siegel at Rockford’s Music Academy Jan. 14

Staff Report Noted blues artist Corky Siegel will offer musical and creative guidance to students at The Music Academy (TMA)
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Theater Review: Auburn, Keith honored at Illinois High School Theatre Festival

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Jim Crow, director of theater for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program at Rockford Auburn
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‘Let Freedom Ring!’ King Day celebration Jan. 16 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions invites all to attend their Sixth Annual “Let Freedom Ring” concert, a musical
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Accordionist Mike Alongi featured at Jan. 13 SoundBites

• Lunchtime discussion with Alongi complements Jan. 14 ‘Tales from the Mideast’ performance by Rockford Symphony Orchestra Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra
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Avalon String Quartet Concert — Program 3 Jan. 27

Concert is third in a series of six profiling Beethoven’s string quartets Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Power of One’

• Book discussions will be at Katie’s Cup coffeebar, 502 Seventh St., at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, and 10
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Ethnic Heritage Museum salutes the ‘Divine Nine’ Jan. 28-29

Staff Report Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) will host a two-day celebration of Black History Month Jan. 28-29. The celebration will
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Lectures in American History Series kicks off Jan. 17 in Freeport

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — A diverse range of topics from America’s past will be covered in this year’s Lectures in
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Rare Chinese ceramics on exhibit at Rock Valley College through Feb. 20

Staff Report From Jan. 9 to Feb. 20, Rock Valley College (RVC) is presenting a collection of early Chinese ceramics in
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Help local band AudioDrive win $20,000 contest

Staff Report Roscoe, Ill.-based rock band AudioDrive has been selected in the FDIC National Band Competition. The FDIC is considered “The World’s
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Find Your Space: New year, new you: Healthy new year at Womanspace!

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Womanspace invites you to visit our campus and discover classes and programs
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Literary Hook: Poem shares ambivalence of flying

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet For many, flying is a joy. For others, it is a chore. For a few, it
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RVC student’s poem chosen for publication in distinguished anthology

Staff Report Literary works from 16 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members, including one work from a Rock Valley College (RVC) student,
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Bryan Bowers returns to Charlotte’s Web Jan. 7

Staff Report Saturday, Jan. 7 brings a new year and a familiar voice: Bryan Bowers, known throughout the world as
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Tube Talk: New year brings new episodes

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer After a couple weeks of year-end repeats, most TV viewers are more than ready for the return
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