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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Hillbilly Herald’s Jimmy Herald

Hillbilly Herald, Buckcherry, The Last Vegas, Candlebox among May 26 Rock Monkey Ruckus performers By John Parks Sometimes you just gotta pay
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News> featured | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: Das Boton — a fun band and a musical asset

By Vince Chiarelli Rockford has had many great artists come and go. But, one of my personal favorite musicians to
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: Basic cable dramas worth checking out

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer While AMC continues to generate attention and earn big ratings with original dramas like The Walking Dead,
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Tube Talk> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News> featured | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Steve F. Vrtol III, Linda Abronski: true stars in ‘Mrs. Mannerly’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic A lifelong relationship, both personal and theatrically, makes Steve F. Vrtol and Linda Abronski the most amazing
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Main Street Players presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Charles M. Schulz’s charming comic strip “Peanuts” has become a significant part of our culture. Over
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: Spring a time to ‘Embrace Uncertainty’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet We certainly had a long winter. Finally, we enter spring full of hope, and sometimes
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Literary Hook> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Roy Orbison retrospective set for May 25 at Clock Tower’s Tempo Italian Bistro

Staff Report John Bishoff, Ron Holm, Janel Nelson and Ken Druetzler bring their “In Dreams” Roy Orbison retrospective to Clock Tower
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Spotlight Youth Theater presents ‘Les Miserables School Edition’

Online Staff Report Students ages 8-18 of Spotlight Youth Theater will present Les Miserables School Edition from May 24-June 2 at
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Blues Music Award nominee Ana Popovic performs at Rockford’s Adriatic May 24

Staff Report Three-time Blues Music Award nominee Ana Popovic is one of the hottest acts in the blues world, and
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News> featured | Comments (0)

The Henningsens wrap up ‘Weekends in the Park’ Aug. 31

Online Staff Report Tickets for The Henningsens’ Aug. 31 concert at Davis Park go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, May
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Explore the science, technology, history and thrill of treasure hunting

Online Staff Report The science, technology, history and thrill of treasure hunting are explored in the fantastic traveling exhibition Treasure! The
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Cellist Christopher Bell at Bookworm Bakery & Café May 25

Online Staff Report Cellist Christopher Bell is not one to sit idle. May 25, his travels bring him to Bookworm Bakery
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Main Street Players has a hit with ‘Charlie Brown’

By Bill Beard Theater Critic For a long time now, I have refrained from reviewing theater productions by local community, high
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: La Historia: Indie rock with modern sensibility

By Vince Chiarelli When I first heard the name La Historia, I had no idea what to expect. Having learned
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Renowned pianist David Syme at Mendelssohn May 18

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents a special concert by internationally renowned pianist David Syme at 7 p.m., Saturday, May
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tickets for Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang at Coronado on sale May 17

Staff Report Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang will perform “An Evening of Blues, Rock & Soul” at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept.
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre’s Annual Gala May 18

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Each year, the Byron Civic Theatre (BCT) Board of Directors thanks their members and audiences with
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ to premiere at Timber Lake, opening Aug. 1

Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Executive Director James Beaudry and Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will present the first regional production
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with RIPT guitarist Ringo Nelson

By John Parks In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Rockford rock and roll was gaining steam via the relentless national
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: The Midwest Sound: Producing great music in a farmhouse

By Vince Chiarelli Nestled in the Rockford countryside, within a farmhouse, you will find a recording facility called The Midwest Sound.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Rockford Auburn CAPA presents ‘Aida’ May 9-12

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida May 9-12.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Mrs. Mannerly’ opens at Artists’ Ensemble May 10

Online Staff Report Actors Stephen F. Vrtol III and Linda Abronski face off in a comedy of manners about manners in
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Senior Follies’ takes stage at Rockford First Church May 14

Online Staff Report Tuesday, May 14, Senior Follies singers, dancers and musicians will present “Thanks for the Memories,” a fund-raiser for
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Avalon String Quartet performs at Mendelssohn May 10

Online Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert with “Janacek and Dvorak” at 7
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Out of the Box Art Contest’ voting at CherryVale, Edgebrook through May 31

Online Staff Report The public has until May 31 to vote in the “Out of the Box Art Contest: Showcasing the
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Survivor, John Waite at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre May 17

• Four original Survivor band members to appear Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Survivor and John Waite will be rockin’ the house
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Archives> Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Ladies Day Out May 11 in Lena, Ill.

Online Staff Report LENA, Ill. — Ladies Day Out will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Light Between Oceans’

Online Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for May is The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. The Book Club
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Downtown urban fashion photography exhibit opens May 3

Staff Report From 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 3, Minglewood and Plush, both at 510 E. State St., will
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Art> Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

State of the Art gallery to open May 3

• Local artist Roni Golan begins new venture at 218 E. State St. Online Staff Report Friday, May 3, a new art gallery
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Bookworm Bakery & Café two-year anniversary party May 3

Online Staff Report In May 2011, Bookworm Bakery & Café opened its doors at 6685 E. State St., inside the East
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Chrisisms: Maurice West: From failure comes strength

By Chris Wachowiak Maurice West might have been a name you recently saw on a yard sign, and before a
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Bath & Body Fusion opens inside Stewart Square May 3

Online Staff Report Winnebago native Jen Lancaster, 34, dreamed of opening her own bath products store since she launched her business
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit International Film Festival begins year-round series May 1

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — If you couldn’t get into some of the most popular films at the Beloit International
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Sinnissippi Quilters present May 4-5 show at Indoor Sports Center

Online Staff Report Quilters and art patrons will get their kicks out of Route 66-themed quilts at this year’s Global Connections
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘The Last Romance’ at Beloit Civic Theatre May 2-4

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Civic Theatre, celebrating its 80th year, is presenting its production of The Last Romance.
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Music scholarship auditions to be held at Rock Valley May 15

Online Staff Report Music scholarship auditions will be held for musicians who will be or are considering attending Rock Valley College
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local photographers featured in new exhibit at Rockford Art Museum

Exposed: Akerlund, Hampton, Nordlof opens with free public opening April 27 Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM), 711 N. Main St., Rockford,
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local artists seek to ‘help Newtown heal’ with April 27 art show

Online Staff Report From the Heart of Rockford — Art for Healing is hosting an art show at 6 p.m., Saturday,
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Best in local music industry honored at 22nd RAMI Awards Ceremony

Staff Report Miles Nielsen won Album of the Year, Kelly Steward and Silver won Song of the Year, and Starlite
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College present ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

Staff Report Meet Me in St. Louis, the musical opening April 25, marks the first co-production between Artists’ Ensemble (AE)
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Vince’s Notes: The unique music of Ron E. Rawhoof

By Vince Chiarelli When I first started getting really involved in the Rockford music scene, I was a freshman in
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Keith presents ‘Evita’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The final performance for several of the graduating seniors at Rockford’s Keith Country Day School was a
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Carl Cole presents ‘Jazzin’ it Up’ April 27 at Franchesco’s

Online Staff Report Carl Cole and Sounds of Good News (SOGN) Productions is closing out April as “Jazz Appreciation Month” with
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Camerata Emanon presents ‘Musical Madness’ April 27

Online Staff Report Join in the fun as Camerata Emanon Chamber Singers present their spring concert of Musical Madness April 27. Gu­aw
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Auditions for Pec’s production of ‘Dearly Beloved’ set for April 30-May 1

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Auditions for Pec Playhouse Theatre’s production of Dearly Beloved will be from 7 to 9
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

ArtsPlace applications due April 30

Online Staff Report The Rockford Area Arts Council is taking applications for ArtsPlace 2013, the summer arts apprenticeship program for youth
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Northern Illinois University offers arts camps this summer

Online Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Visual arts, theatre and instrumental jazz are on the summer camp agenda at Northern Illinois
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Mario Manzini presents ‘Tribute to Houdini’ April 28 in DeKalb

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre will present “Guinness World Champion Escapologist” Mario Manzini in a “Tribute to Houdini”
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford accordionist Mike Alongi featured in radio concert

Online Staff Report April is Jazz Appreciation Month. In honor of the observance, Rockford accordionist Mike Alongi’s last concert at the
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)


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