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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Jan. 30 deadline to enter 2012 RAMI Youth Charity Jam

Staff Report Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is searching for teen-aged bands to audition Saturday, Feb. 25, for the 2012 RAMI
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JustGoods hosts Andrew and Casey Calhoun with Victor Sanders Jan. 6

Staff Report JustGoods Listening Room will host Chicago-area favorites Andrew and Casey Calhoun, with Victor Sanders at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan.
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Local film to debut at Chicago Indie Horror Film Festival March 23-25

• Hand of Glory will debut at Chicago’s Portage Theater Staff Report CHICAGO — Vinland CineMusique Motion Pictures has announced the world
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Feb. 11 event benefits Northern Public Radio

Staff Report Join WNIJ and WNIU Saturday, Feb. 11, for a dinner at Abreo in downtown Rockford followed by a concert
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‘Cheddar Curtain’ auditions set for Jan. 9-10 in Orangeville, Bartlett

Staff Report ORANGEVILLE, Ill. — The Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition (NWITC) is holding auditions for the third annual Cheddar Curtain. Auditions
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A New Year’s ‘Evolution’ for Women in 2012

• Event will be Jan. 7 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Northwest Site Staff Report Wisdom And You (WAY) Enterprises invites all
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Jan. 13 last day to purchase 2012 MELD calendar

Staff Report Photographer Jeff Anderson and Rockford MELD have partnered to create a calendar of photographs that showcases the beauty and
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Franchesco’s Ristorante offers monthly charity pizzas in 2012

Staff Report Rockford’s Franchesco’s Ristorante has announced it will offer monthly pizza specials throughout the 2012 calendar year. A portion of
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Literary Hook: ‘Listen to the Snow’: Snow has the power to silence everything

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet There’s no denying it: soon, we will have real winter, which often brings big snow. Last
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Lunch with Marjorie: God saved the best for last, says Connie Burke — part two

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Dec. 28, 2011-Jan. 3,
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Chai tea: The traditional drink of the new century

By Ellen Larson As a new generation enters the business and career world, revolutions in technology and a fast-paced lifestyle are
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Produce sections continue global expansion

By Dom Castaldo, Ph.D. The produce sections in northern Illinois supermarkets are becoming crowded. Unfamiliar fruits and vegetables are joining potatoes,
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Rockford artist’s work among final selections for World Artists Contest

Staff Report Final selections for the 2012 World Artists Contest (WAC) Calendar were made in December and included “My Cool Sneakers”
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Wine and home brews featured at Jan. 6 Discovery After Dark

Staff Report Hire a sitter for Jan. 6, because a Discovery Center concoction, “Fermentation Information,” is for grownups only! Local partners Forest
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Jan. 7-8 last days to visit ‘Peanuts … Naturally’ exhibit at Discovery Center

Staff Report Meet with Charlie Brown and the gang one last time before the Peanuts … Naturally exhibition closes at Rockford’s
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‘Frosty and Friends Skate’ set for Jan. 15

Staff Report A “Frosty and Friends Skate” public ice skating session will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15,
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Girl Scouts introduce new cookie for 100th anniversary, orders taken Jan. 2-22

Staff Report There’s something sweet about turning 100! Since 2012 marks 100 years of Girl Scouting, it makes sense there would
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Deadline Jan. 6 for state contest ‘Letters About Literature’

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4-12 to
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‘Waste MISmanagement’ opens at Pec Playhouse Feb. 10

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pecatonica’s Pec Playhouse Theatre will present the comedy/drama Waste MISmanagement Feb. 10-26. Written by retired Winnebago County
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Local finalist in ‘Song of the Year Contest’

Staff Report WGE Records of Rockford received acknowledgment Dec. 11 from 2011 Song of the Year Contest, Los Angeles, that the
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Literary Hook: Poem captures calmness of ‘The Day After Christmas’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Perhaps you are one of the lucky extroverted folks who find all holiday gatherings fun. Perhaps
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Sculptor honors U.S. Capitol Dome’s history, creators in book ‘Topping the Dome’

Staff Report Similarities can be drawn from the life of author Richard F. Novak and famed American sculptor Thomas Crawford. Novak
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Local author releases chilling novel, ‘Fiend — The Manifestation’

Staff Report Northern Illinois University graduate Phil Bolos has released a novel titled Fiend — The Manifestation. Chilling and disturbing, Fiend will
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Rockford author releases charming kids’ book

• The Cider House Bears written by Rockford resident Douglas Nolan Staff Report Rockford author Douglas Nolan recently celebrated the nationwide release
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Freeport Art Museum in search of friendly, enthusiastic art guides

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum (FAM) is looking for enthusiastic, friendly people ages 18 years and older to
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Mendelssohn to participate in endowment challenge grant program

• Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s goal is to raise $150,000 for their endowment over the next three years Staff Report Rockford’s Mendelssohn
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Learn basics of Bartitsu in Leaf River Jan. 21

Staff Report LEAF RIVER, Ill. — People who have seen the current Sherlock Holmes movie A Game of Shadows should surely
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Lunch with Marjorie: God saved the best for last, says Connie Burke — part one

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Connie Burke is one of those larger-than-life personalities.
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Local barbershop offers tips for a great shave

Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Nichols Barbershop, 2615 20th St., Rockford, across from ALDI. Walk-ins or appointments are
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Jim Brickman brings holiday show to Coronado Dec. 31

Staff Report Jim Brickman’s A New Year’s Celebration (www.JimBrickman.com) hits the road for the holiday season with an evening of
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La Paloma Gardens added to Rockford Landmark Ornament collection

Staff Report An image of the bridges of La Paloma Gardens has been selected as this year’s addition to the Rockford
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Metal rockers Bobaflex at Rockford’s Bar 3 Dec. 29

Staff Report Metal rock band Bobaflex will perform at Rockford’s Bar 3 at 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29. Known for their
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Discovery Center hosts kid-style New Year’s Eve celebration

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host a kid-style New Year’s Eve party from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday,
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Beloit International Film Fest set for Feb. 16-19; ‘Sneak Peeks’ Jan. 17-19

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit, Wis., and surrounding communities will celebrate “The Power of Film” Feb. 16-19, 2012, when the
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Rock Valley Children’s Choir accepting registrations for spring 2012 semester

Staff Report Registration is now open for the Rock Valley Children’s Choir’s spring 2012 semester. The Rock Valley Children’s Choir, directed by
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