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Local band Trip Effect preps for release of EP ‘Second Life’

• Band plays Shooter’s North Nov. 19, ‘pre-release’ show set for Dec. 3 at Rocky’s Staff Report Rockford band Trip Effect is
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Clark Colborn releases new album

Staff Report Again, the soon-to-be released CD from progressive rock guitarist Clark Colborn, of Loves Park, is now available for pre-order.
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Auditions for Pec Playhouse’s ‘Waste MisManagement’ Nov. 28-29

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Auditions for Pec Playhouse Theatre’s production of Waste MisManagement are set for 7-9 p.m., Monday-Tuesday, Nov.
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Literary Hook: Poem explores ‘bittersweet nectar’ of perseverance

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Those of us who are older than 50, or in my case older than 60, know
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NIU School of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Best of Broadway Dance’

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Some of Broadway’s most recognizable dance numbers take center stage at Northern Illinois University (NIU), opening
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Unity the Band kicks off Fiji Fan Tour Nov. 11 at Kryptonite

• Reggae, funk, blues and rock band offers fans an opportunity to travel with them to Fiji in March 2012 Staff
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Theater Review: Kurt Sutton’s depiction of Mark Twain at Pec extraordinary

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Continuing their series, “A Personal Look at Events That Built America,” Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill.,
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Rockford artist teams up with Tinker Swiss to offer ‘Business Bob’ doll

Staff Report Popular local artist Joelene Chinn, who creates handmade art dolls, has teamed up with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Auburn stages ‘CATS’ Nov. 10-13

Staff Report The longest-running show ever on Broadway, CATS comes to Rockford Auburn High School’s CAPA Theatre this November. This beautiful musical
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November 9, 2011 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Claudia Schmidt at Emerson House Nov. 11

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents Claudia Schmidt in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at Emerson
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Arts College Fair Nov. 11

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will host its Leadership Day Annual Arts College Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
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Find Your Space: Affordable art, free breakfast and a NOOKcolor raffle

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist This Friday, Nov. 11, is the Closing Party for the Legacy Art
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Rick Nielsen’s daughter, Scarlett Nielsen

Editor’s note: The following originally appeared on the Legendary Rock Interviews website at http://www.legendaryrockinterviews.com/. The interview was conducted by
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‘Day of the Dead’ art exhibit at Pirate Ninja Print Shop Nov. 4

Diverse group of artists to showcase work in various media while conforming to ‘Day of the Dead’ theme • ‘Dia De
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Red Molly lights up the stage for Charlotte’s Web Nov. 4

Staff Report “Make room, Roches and Wailin’ Jennys, Red Molly has earned a place among the elite female trios.” —
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Rock-Con gaming convention Nov. 4-6

Staff Report The 38th annual Rock-Con gaming convention will be at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park,
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‘Winter Wonderland’ at Summerfield Zoo Nov. 5-6

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Belvidere’s Summerfield Zoo presents its Second Annual “Winter Wonderland” event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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Dec. 31 deadline for RAMI nominations

Staff Report The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is accepting nominations for musicians/groups, technicians, recordings, Lifetime Achievement and Community Service awards.
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Composition festival set for Nov. 4-5 at Mendelssohn

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will host Greater Rockford Music Teachers Association’s (GRMTA) composition festival Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5. The
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Smash your pumpkin at Discovery Center Nov. 6

Staff Report Dead pumpkins become parking lot projectiles when flung from Discovery Center’s giant catapult between 1 and 4 p.m.,
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NIU School of Theatre and Dance stages ‘Evening of Gothic Horror’

• Show runs Nov. 3-6 in the Stevens Building Corner Theatre Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — The Northern Illinois University (NIU) School
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Literary Hook: A new sonnet celebrating hummingbirds

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet The fall season has arrived, and with it, the migration of birds. Each year, hummingbirds return
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Rockford Area Arts Council offers Grant Seekers Workshop Nov. 7

Staff Report The Rockford Area Arts Council’s Community Arts Access Grants are available for individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations
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Block 5 Halloween Bash set for Oct. 29 downtown

Staff Report Businesses in the 500 block of East State Street in downtown Rockford are teaming up for a Block 5
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Local author shares Rockford area’s top five creepiest places

By Michael Kleen Author and Publisher Things lurk in the dark recesses of the places we frequent each day, and the
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Artists’ Ensemble offers weekend of new plays

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The reading of three new plays Oct. 21-23 by local playwrights at Artists’ Ensemble’s New Play Café
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Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra’s ‘Mozart Meets Ravel’ set for Oct. 28

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, directed by Stephen Squires, in concert with violin virtuoso
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Fun at Rockford Park District’s crown jewel

By John Gile October fun continues at Rockford Park District’s Lockwood Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday,
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October 26, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

German Society’s Oktoberfest Oct. 21-22 in Loves Park

• 47th annual event features German and domestic beer, German and American food Staff Report The 47th Annual German Society Oktoberfest will
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local playwrights present new plays Oct. 21-23 at Artists’ Ensemble

Staff Report Get a cup of coffee and have a seat at a table. The playwright greets the audience and talks
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Avalon String Quartet performs Beethoven at Mendelssohn Oct. 21

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, in
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Pec Playhouse preps for 2012 season, Oct. 28 deadline for positions

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica is in search of four artistic directors, one musical director and
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Junior League’s Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser Oct. 20 at The Olympic Tavern

Staff Report The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. (JLR) will host an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Fund-raiser from 6:30 to 9 p.m.,
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October 19, 2011 | Also published in Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Fall ArtScene features art at 40 locations Oct. 14-15

Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council’s 24th Annual Fall ArtScene will showcase original works of art at 40 different locations
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Groove Walk set for Oct. 15

Staff Report Groove Walk is set for 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The event features live music at
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tracy Kash Thomas performs at Mendelssohn Oct. 15

Staff Report Musician Tracy Kash Thomas will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415
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Cherri Rittenhouse returns to Kortman for 25th anniversary show

Staff Report Cherri Rittenhouse, one of Rockford’s most accomplished artists, will unveil a new painting at 7 p.m. during the opening
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Photos: Music Academy has new home

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RSO Pops Series begins with an evening of Mancini and Moonlight

Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) opens the Pops Series Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N.
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‘The Secret Life of Sarah E?’ at Ethnic Heritage Museum Oct. 16

• Reservations required for event detailing story of Civil War nurse Staff Report The Italian Gallery of Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum presents
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Tinker hosts paranormal tours Fridays in October

Staff Report Rockford’s Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum is offering paranormal tours of the museum on Friday nights throughout October. Tours will
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Tube Talk: Some celebrities should think twice before doing a ‘reality’ show

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Like millions of Americans, I’ve been known to follow a soap opera or two. I often watch
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Find Your Space: Womanspace’s Legacy Art Sale starts Oct. 28

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Calling all art lovers! Womanspace has amassed an impressive collection over the
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Find Your Space> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Mendelssohn hosts Children’s Choirs’ fall performance Oct. 18

Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center is hosting the Rock Valley Children’s Choirs’ 10th Annual “Fall Family Fun” performance, “I Could
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October 12, 2011 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Japanese flower arranging, Tea Ceremony set for Oct. 29-30

Staff Report Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens will host its annual Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana) exhibition and demonstration and a public demonstration
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Literary Hook: ‘The Process of Writing’ offered at The Clearing

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Again this year, The Clearing, a folk school in Ellison Bay in Door County, Wisconsin, will
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Photos: 26th Head of the Rock Regatta

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Perfect new home for Music Academy

Staff Report One of Rockford’s most famous institutions of music — The Music Academy of Rockford (formerly the Rockford College
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October 5, 2011 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Tube Talk: Fairy tales and horror shows debut this fall

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer With the TV landscape riddled with crime procedurals, sitcoms and medical dramas, innovative series tend to stand
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Bluegrass group The Henhouse Prowlers at Mary’s Place Oct. 7

Staff Report Chicago bluegrass band The Henhouse Prowlers will perform at Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St., Friday, Oct. 7. With a
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