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Swedish Midsommar Fest set for June 18
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In Sweden, Midsommar is the celebration of the summer solstice. Visit the Erlander Museum from 9 a.m. to 4
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Rock supergroup entertains at Kryptonite
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Wilco’s John Stiratt performed with Nicholas Tremulis of Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick and Rick
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Tricoci offers Father’s Day options
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This year for Father’s Day, put the tie back on the rack and do something different. With the holiday
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Candy Golde, featuring Bun E. Carlos, at Kryptonite June 10
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Rock supergroup Candy Golde, featuring Rockford’s own Bun E. Carlos, will perform at Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State
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Bikers in town June 9-11 for Illinois State H.O.G. Rally
By Jack Ryan
“Where did all of these bikes come from?”
That comment will be heard a lot around Rockford June 9-11
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Art on the Lawn June 12
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The 12th Annual Art on the Lawn juried art show, featuring 50 artists, will be from 10 a.m. to
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Bomb Shop hosts ‘Fright Night’ Fridays
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R.I.P. Productions and The Bomb Shop join forces to bring you “Fright Night” Fridays June 10, July 8 and
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Find Your Space: Red Tent events start June 21 at Womanspace
By Gale Ketteler
Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist
How many fabulous women and girls can fit inside our Red Tent? Come
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Evolve Dance Company stages local competition online
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Evolve Dance Company will be vying for your vote in an online competition to represent a dance
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Fathers of the Year to be honored at June 5 International Music Festival
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Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum will unveil the 2011 Fathers of the Year at its 21st Annual International Music Festival
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Leslie Arbetman exhibits new works at Kortman Gallery
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A Rockford artist, teacher and mother of twins, Leslie Arbetman, will show her spirited paintings at the Kortman Gallery
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Phantom Regiment kicks off Sounds of Summer…
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Enjoy summer evenings at the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell for Rockford Park District’s free Music in the Park concerts,
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Janet Clazzy in Cherry Valley June 1
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Not many people have a musical style named after them, but Janet Clazzy is the creator of
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Yacht Club hosts ‘A Taste of Sail’ June 11
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Rockford Yacht Club is hosting its annual “A Taste of Sail” event from 10 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June
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Paddle and Trail to offer paddle trips to Rockford’s City Market
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Friday afternoons this summer, Paddle and Trail is offering TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) paddle trips in a variety
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Local history group plans Memorial Day activities
By Jon McGinty
Freelance Writer
A local history group, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), plans to honor
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Theater Review: Artists’ Ensemble’s ‘Rounding Third’—fathers and Little League
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
In Artists’ Ensemble’s Rounding Third, Stephen F. Vrtol III and David A. Gingerich are two devoted fathers
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Tube Talk: Oprah’s final show—the end of an era
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
This afternoon, I set my DVR to record the final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. While
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Literary Hook: ‘That Old Oak Tree and Me’ a provocative poem
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Here is a provocative poem by J. Glenn Evans that deals with diversity. J. Glenn often
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Music marathon set for May 30 on Comcast 57
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Want to hear some memorable music on Memorial Day? Tune in to Comcast channel 57. They’ll start with the
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Lunch with Marjorie: Climbing corporate ladders, making transitions from Brazil to the U.S.—part three
Editor’s note: The following is the third in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the April 6-12, 2011, issue,
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Artwork a tribute to 100 years of Black Hawk Statue
–May 20 ‘Cowboy Up for Black Hawk’ event to help raise funds for restoration of Black Hawk Statue in Oregon,
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Q & A with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali
–Heavy metal band Quiet Riot to play the Back Bar in Janesville, Wis., Saturday, May 21
By M.J. Parks
Quiet Riot has
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49th Annual Food-A-Rama set for May 18
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In 1962, Temple Beth-El sisterhood decided to hold a fund-raiser to furnish the kitchen of the building the congregation
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Tickets for May 21 ‘100 Men Who Cook’ only available in advance
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For the 22nd year, The Literacy Council will combine food, fun and fund-raising at its 100 Men Who Cook
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Marilyn Cade wins 2011 Starr of Excellence Award
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Marilyn Cade, who has performed and taught piano in Rockford and elsewhere for many years, was named the winner
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CAPA freshmen present Hollywood Nights May 19
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The annual Hollywood Nights production returns to the stage of Auburn’s Freshman Campus (AFC) at 520 N. Pierpont at
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Sounds Of Good News celebrates Memorial Day
– Carl and Dianna Cole offer two CDs: Mothers of the Cross and My Buddy
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Carl and Dianna Cole of
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Desolation Row wins Hope and Anchor’s Battle of the Bands
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Desolation Row, a four-member band from Winnebago and Stillman Valley, claimed the top prize in Hope and Anchor’s Battle
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Kryptonite hosts Tom Waits tribute band May 18
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Chicago-based Tom Waits tribute band B1G T1ME will perform at Kryptonite Music Lounge, 308 W. State St., Wednesday, May
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Literary Hook: Poem: Things you can do ‘On Any Given Day’
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Here is a lively, quirky poem celebrating everyday joys by Cleo Johnson.
Cleo is a retired teacher,
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Artist Tom Heflin creates mural for SwedishAmerican’s 100th anniversary
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Nationally-renowned and local artist Tom Heflin has created a mural (pictured) to recognize and honor SwedishAmerican Hospital’s 100th anniversary.
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Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion enchants at MetroCentre
From the May 11-17, 2011, issue
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Artists’ Ensemble presents ‘Rounding Third’ May 13-29
Comedy about ‘odd couple’ of Little League coaches closes out the theater’s season
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Don is a blue-collar guy who has
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Groove Walk features live music in downtown Rockford May 14
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The 13th annual downtown Groove Walk music walk is set for 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, May 14.
The event features
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Music: Q & A with The Last Vegas’ Chad Cherry
The Last Vegas to perform at WXRX’s ‘The Concert’ with nine other bands May 14 at Rockford Speedway
By M.J. Parks
The
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Craftsmanship, talent displayed at Handmade Music Exposition
By Jim Hagerty
Online Editor
A few hundred combined years of experience was displayed at the JustGoods store Saturday, May 7, for
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Find Your Space: Glitzy Garage Sale is June 3-5
By Gale Ketteler
Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist
It’s that time of year! We are now accepting donations for our
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Literary Hook: Clearing your mind at The Clearing in Ellison Bay, Wis.
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
The Clearing, a retreat center and arts colony in Ellison Bay, Wis., begins its weeklong classes
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Rockford Art Museum opens skate art exhibit May 6
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Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents Full Deck: A Short History of Skate Art, an anthology of skate art from
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Best in Rockford music named at 20th RAMI Awards
By Jim Hagerty
Online Editor
Thirty-one musical artists were named best in the category Friday, April 29, at the 20th Rockford
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Handmade Music Exposition May 7 at JustGoods
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The Third Annual Handmade Music Exposition will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at JustGoods,
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Jim Post’s Mark Twain and the Laughing River May 1 at Memorial Hall
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back an old favorite, Jim Post, in his inimitable role as
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Music: Founders recall early days of the RAMI Awards
* 20th Annual RAMI Awards Ceremony set for April 29 at Tebala Shrine Temple
By Jim Hagerty
Online Editor
With the 20th Rockford
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Two new exhibits on display at Ethnic Heritage Museum May 1
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Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum invites the public to visit its two newest exhibits—“Made in Africa” and “Garibaldi Guards!”—from 2
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The Signature Event April 28
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The public is invited to The Signature Event, a benefit to support The Element, from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, April
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In Memoriam: Ruth ‘Maxine’ Holler (1921-2011)
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Ruth “Maxine” Holler, long-time musical performer, passed away April 21, 2011, at Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
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20th RAMI Awards Ceremony April 29
- Tim Perian and William ‘Alex’ Liddell win Gary S. Wilmer scholarships; Jordan Nettgen wins Youth Charity Jam Scholarship
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Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra wins ‘Chamber Orchestra of the Year’ Award
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center announced the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra won the 2011 Illinois Council of Orchestras “Chamber Orchestra of
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Brio celebrates six years with April 29 Comedy Roast
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Paul Sletten, owner and chef of Brio and Social restaurants on “Block 5” in downtown Rockford, has been a
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