Movie Review: Doors documentary captures ’60s, Jim Morrison–the artist

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer When Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek mentioned a documentary about the band was in the works, there was
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Nathan Jalani Taylor offers Sept. 1-5 exhibit

From press release Rockford native Nathan Jalani Taylor will present new original paintings and prints to purchase and collect at an
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Downtown venues offer First Fridays Sept. 3

From press release The Element’s First Fridays event from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, includes the following: JR Kortman Gallery:
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Corey Chisel, Miles Nielson perform at Block 5 Festival Aug. 28

From press release Music aficionados, food lovers and fans of pedicures, salons and boutiques all know Block 5 (500 block
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Songs and Scenes: iPods and the last stand of the liner notes

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I gave away my age in last week’s Songs and Scenes. In a less direct fashion, I
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RAM Talks Art: Artwork by Jesus Correa at RAM Art Annex through Sept. 19

By Melissa Seipel Graphic Art Director, Rockford Art Museum The Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Art Annex is an education space and also
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Byron Crossroads Blues Festival set for Aug. 28

From press release BYRON, Ill.—The Inaugural Byron Crossroads Blues Festival is being held from noon to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 28. Tickets for
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Michelle Dorr’s ‘Happy Hour!’ opens at Kortman Aug. 27

From press release Party faces, lovable dogs and vibrant insects are the subjects of Michelle Dorr’s colorful portraits, which will go
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Children’s Farm’s 40th Birthday Bash at Lockwood Aug. 28

From press release Rockford Park District invites everyone to the Children’s Farm’s 40th Birthday Bash at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road,
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 1 at Wired Cafe

From press release The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., Sept. 1, at Wired Café, 414 E.
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Tube Talk: Weirdest crossover ever? Ghost Hunters and Real Housewives of Atlanta

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Most TV crossovers make sense, like when a case on NCIS leads the agents to Los Angeles
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Katie’s Cup presents movie Leap of Faith Aug. 27

From press release Katie’s Cup coffeebar, 502 Seventh St., Rockford, presents a movie and discussion series titled “Through the Lens…Christianity and
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Theater Review: Once on This Island

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Once on This Island, originally staged in 1990, winning many awards, has not been seen in many
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Michael Miller performs at JustGoods Aug. 27

From press release Southern California troubadour Michael Miller will perform an all-ages show at JustGoods, 201 Seventh St., Rockford, Friday, Aug.
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Ethnic Heritage Museum offers Italian Gallery events

From flier The Ethnic Heritage Museum, 1129 S. Main St., Rockford, is offering a special class in Trapunto from 2-4 p.m.,
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Mike Williamson Trio in concert at Tinker Aug. 22

From press release Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens is celebrating the rich heritage of Rockford with the “Tinker with Music”
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Theater Review: Timber Lake Playhouse closes 49th season with hilarious Spelling Bee

By Bill Beard After a summer of five previous successes, Timber Lake Playhouse closes this next week with the 2005 Tony
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Auditions Aug. 23 for Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra

From press release Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will hold auditions Aug. 23 at Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N. Main St.,
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Songs and Scenes: From radio to iPods–are we raising a new generation of rebels?

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Children of the 1960s may not realize it, but in many circles, their kids grew up with
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Turning Pointe Dance Company holds trouts Aug. 21

From press release Turning Pointe Dance Company is looking for new dancers to join its award-winning studio. Tryouts are from 10 a.m.
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Timber Lake

From press release MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ non-profit professional summer theater, announces the final production of the
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GuerillArt displays work of Hispanic artists Aug. 13

From press release GuerillArt (partners with The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford) is hosting “Visual Thievery Art Gallery and $20 Squeaker
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Madison geek rockers bring interactive show to Freeport Friday, Aug. 13

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Billed as the KISS of geek rock and the Van Halen for nerds, Madison’s Sunspot will bring
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Country star Rodney Atkins at Boone County Fair Aug. 13

From press release Country music star Rodney Atkins will be in Belvidere, Ill., to perform at the Boone County Fair on
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Songs and Scenes: Heavy-drinking soccer moms trying to relive their youth can ruin any concert experience

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer I have been to nearly 400 concerts in my lifetime, with most of those trips occurring in
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Theater Review: Nothing But the Blues at Black Ensemble Theater

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The hot days of August have arrived, and an equally hot blues show is playing at Black
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Find Your Space: Late-summer fun for kids and adults at Womanspace

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Today is a very special Microfinance Lunch & Learn program with Megan Zuba.
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Reception for photography exhibit set for Aug. 14 at Burpee

From press release From 5 to 8 p.m., Aug. 14, join Burpee Museum of Natural History for a reception and viewing
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Tube Talk: Life, death and animated birthdays

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer Just glance at the TV listings, and you’ll quickly realize there really is a show for every
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Literary Hook: ‘Sparrows Falling from the Sky’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet August marks the month of the bombing of Hiroshima. This poem alludes to Hiroshima, but in
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River District’s Historical Walk-About Aug. 14

From press release River District Association will host the second of two Historical Walk-Abouts this summer Saturday, Aug. 14. Residents and
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Kurt Elling to perform in benefit for UCEF at Coronado

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor World-renowned jazz vocalist and Grammy winner Kurt Elling returns to Rockford to perform in a benefit
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Theater Review: Stellar cast in Ring of Fire at The Fireside

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Director Ed Flesch continues to choose outstanding performers for the shows at the Fireside in Fort Atkinson,
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Meet author Fred Ephraim at Katie’s Cup

From press release The public is invited to meet author Fred Ephraim at a special event beginning at 5 p.m., Friday,
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ArtsPlace culminates with Emerge July 30-31

From press release Rockford Area Arts Council’s ArtsPlace summer youth apprenticeship program culminates with Emerge, an art exhibit and sale
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Rockford native, Grammy winner Kurt Elling at Coronado Aug. 6

From press release Rockford native Kurt Elling will be in concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, at the Coronado Performing
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Songs and Scenes: Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean we should lower our standards

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Summer is for stupid people. At least that is what I would assume if I only had popular
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RAM Talks Art: RAM, Discovery Center, Dance Company offer Superhero Training Camp Aug. 9-13

By Carrie Breitbach Education Director, Rockford Art Museum My goal in life has consistently been to become a superhero. In my youth,
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Literary Hook: ‘After the Tornado Sky’: Independence Day storm of 2003

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Today, the weather is gorgeous—bright-blue skies, sun, not too hot, not too cold, but just right…right,
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RAM summer gala, Art in the Garden Aug. 7

From press release Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents Art in the Garden Saturday, Aug. 7, at La Paloma Gardens in Rockford.
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Theater Review: Brilliant production of Equus at Redtwist Theatre in Bryn Mawr

By Bill Beard “A huge success in a tiny space” might be one way of describing Artistic Director Michael Colucci’s “re-imagined”
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Theater Review: Northern Lights Playhouse–summer theater in the northwoods

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Summer theater is one of the joys of a week at the lake. My house on Little
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Hot Fest for Hospice July 25 at Sinnissippi

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Hot Fest for Hospice will be Sunday, July 25, at Sinnissippi Park. The event, which was named
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American Idol feeder contest winner mesmerizes teens at City Market

Rockford’s new City Market was filled with the screams of teen-aged girls Friday night, July 16—not because they were terrorized,
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Hugh ‘Red’ Argraves honored in memorial service, artwork on display at Rockford Art Museum

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Hugh “Red” Argraves, who was a familiar figure to many in the Rockford area, especially moviegoers and
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Burpee Museum program explores ‘Moon Day’ July 26

From press release Children are invited to “Exploration Monday: Moon Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, July 26, at
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Charlotte’s Web presents soul, R&B band Too Deep at Sinnissippi July 24

From press release For the final concert of its 12th Annual Sinnissippi Summer Series, Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents
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Burpee, Discovery Center give thanks

By Elizabeth Cook Free-lance Writer and Frank Schier Editor & Publisher As the result of an astounding community fund-raising drive in a down
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Local band finalist in national talent search

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Since May, Rockford-based band The Poets Dance has been turning heads of national talent scouts, playing their
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Songs and Scenes: News and notes from a musical world

By Jonathan Hicks Staff Writer Gaga: Old news at the Grammys? In an effort to make amends over the apparently tragic snubbing of
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