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The Wedding Singer at Coronado Feb. 24
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The Wedding Singer is bringing back the ’80s when it dances into the Coronado Performing Arts Center for
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Arts Council News: The Element presents progress report
By Anne E. O’Keefe
Executive Director,
Rockford Area Arts Council
A public meeting was held mid-December to present a progress report on
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John Gile introduces new project to combat racism
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Local author and business entrepreneur John Gile has introduced a new project to combat racism in Rockford
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Jay Leno to return to old time slot
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Late-night host Jay Leno is returning to his old NBC timeslot. According to network execs, The Jay
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Hanging Out in Rockford: Spicy: India House serves up exceptional food
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
Since I haven’t had someone to go with me, I haven’t been going to the India House, one
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Pec Playhouse Theatre stages Don’t Drink the Water Feb. 5-21
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PECATONICA, Ill.—What happens when an American family seeks asylum in the embassy of a small Iron Curtain country
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Sounds Of Good News presents ‘Let Freedom Ring!’
From flier
Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions presents its Fourth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Power of Unity
community celebration,
Let Freedom
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Ringo Starr preps latest All-Starr Band
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
In the midst of his latest studio release, former Beatle Ringo Starr is busy assembling the latest
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Local author recounts days as Doors roadie
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Controversy often clouds the memory of dead rock stars, especially those who influenced generations of music. Jim
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American Idol premieres on Fox
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The biggest show on television, American Idol, makes its return Tuesday, Jan. 12 (7 to 9 p.m.)
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Girl Scouts are Leaping 2 Lead at local Cookie Kick-Offs!
From press release
Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties—Girl Scout Cookie Program excitement begins with
Leap 2 Lead
themed local Girl Scout Cookie Kick-Offs
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Hanging Out in Rockford: The change of a year
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
I think I can be a pretty good person. I aspire to be a really good person. We
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Rockford Urban Minstries hosts ‘Used Art Sale’ in January
From press release
Rockford Urban Ministries (RUM) is hosting its third annual “Used Art Sale” in January, and you are welcome
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Poetry Foundation: How globe-trotting poetries may not beat scrawls in a cave
By C.K. Williams
Poetry Media Service
All over the world, if not every day, then in every age, beautiful paintings and poems
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Music On Main series presents The Essen Trio Jan. 11
From press release
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s Music On Main concert series presents the Essen Trio at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan.
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Bower City Theatre Company holds auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar
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JANESVILLE, Wis.—Bower City Theatre Company will hold open auditions for the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, the groundbreaking
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Hundreds mourn, celebrate Doug Furze
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Several hundred people gathered at Lyran Hall to honor fallen musician and activist Doug Furze Sunday,
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New venue for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
From press release
Because of a construction conflict on their theater, the Main Street Players of Boone County needed a new
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Rockford composer lands on movie score
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Rockford native, songwriter Steve Mutimer, otherwise known as Poppa Steve, has been tapped by director Edoardo Ponti
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Hanging Out in Rockford: One way to fix it
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
This has been a strange December. Business is getting better. In the good weeks, we are up. In
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CD Review: Latest W.A.S.P. release captures early sound
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Metal bands that broke in the ’80s became synonymous with a heavy sound that inched toward a
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Tilted Kilt open inside Clock Tower
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
The nationally-known Celtic sports pub and eatery Tilted Kilt is now open inside the Clock Tower
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The Four Babes return to Coronado March 26
From press release
The Four Bitchin’ Babes will return to the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 26.
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Doug Furze leaves big legacy
Memorial service, celebration Dec. 27 at Lyran Hall for musician who passed away last week
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Even those
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Chocoholic Frolic Feb. 18 at Clock Tower
From press release
Are you struggling to find that perfect stocking stuffer for that special someone? How about a little bit
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Book Review: Creating Your Legacy: Remembering the past with fondness
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
Ray W. Empereur grew up in the Rockford area and came to appreciate the value of family,
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Comedy All-Star Tour at Coronado Jan. 22
From press release
The Bob & Tom Show and WXRX 104.9 will present “The Canadian Mist Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars
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Teen bands encouraged to audition for 2010 RAMI Youth Charity Jam
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Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) is inviting teen-aged bands from Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Rock counties to
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Hanging Out in Rockford: A good party
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
We aren’t selling a lot of gift certificates this year. We haven’t booked a lot of Christmas parties,
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Gallery Talk with Betsy Youngquist at Kortman Gallery Dec. 18
From press release
Artist Betsy Youngquist, whose spectacular beaded sculptures are featured at the Kortman Gallery, will conduct a gallery talk
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Auburn play gets state invite
School presents 16 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17-18
From press release
Auburn High School’s upcoming
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Randy Sabien & Friends at Mendelssohn Dec. 18
From press release
Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts welcomes back Randy Sabien (& Friends) at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18,
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‘The Undertaker’ to host holiday party at Concord Commons
From press release
Community volunteer
The Undertaker
will host a free holiday party for residents of Concord Commons, 224 Cameron Ave., Rockford, at
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What’s Local: Boonies Roadhouse a true country venue
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Since November, Rockford is now the home of an authentic country music venue. Boonies Roadhouse, 7940 S.
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Book Review: Poet shares A Time to Remember
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
In a slim volume, titled A Time To Remember and Other Poems, poet Helen Tannus Parnaby reflects
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Make a merry Christmas for our favorite non-profit community organizations
Save on your tax bill if you make a contribution before Dec. 31
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
and Frank Schier
Editor & Publisher
It’s
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Shinedown plays MetroCentre Dec. 15
Drummer Barry Kerch talks about success in a changing music industry
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
It’s often said that once a rock
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Music Review: Meat Loaf DVD captures raw and nostalgic greatness
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
More than 40 million copies and counting, including 200,000 per year three decades after its release, is
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Theater Review: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol—a contrasting look
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Artists’ Ensemble’s production of Tom Mula’s version of Charles Dickens’ classic represents a stark contrast to the
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Kortman Gallery hosts Jude McCanse book signing Dec. 11
From press release
J.R. Kortman Center for Design will host a book signing for Rockford author Jude McCanse from 7 to
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Find Your Space: Visit us for holiday fun, gifts and time for reflection
By Gale Ketteler
Womanspace Program Coordinator & Media Specialist
Womanspace is a beautiful and relaxing place for holiday shopping, gift-making, plus getting
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Theater Review: A Christmas Carol—A continuing family tradition
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, first staged at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre 32 years ago, continues to
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Cheech and Chong to hit Rockford March 27
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Comedian Tommy Chong predicted several years ago he and Richard “Cheech” Marin would again experience a big
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Elements of Style: Striking ingredients can help keep you on-trend
By Kristina Leftwich
Staff Writer
Trends can often be overwhelming, confusing and impractical. This season’s harem pants will give way to next
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The Wandering Sons keep Nielsen brothers busy
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Life is good for Rockford natives Daxx Nielsen and Miles Nielsen. Both have played a number of
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Lucia Fest Dec. 12 at First Lutheran Church
From press release
First Lutheran Church’s 51st Annual Lucia Fest will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 12, at
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Ethnic Heritage Museum celebrates holiday traditions Dec. 5-6
From press release
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” and the six galleries at the Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM)
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Timber Lake offers The Santa Class
From press release
MT. CARROLL, Ill.—The Santa Class at Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, Ill., is a unique look at
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Artists’ Ensemble presents new take on an old classic
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Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is the story of Jacob Marley’s heroic behind-the-scenes efforts to save old Scrooge’s soul—and
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Mendelssohn’s 125th Anniversary Holiday Gala Concert Dec. 4
From press release
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will present its 125th Anniversary Holiday Gala Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec.
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