Hot Fest for Hospice seeks salsa team sponsors

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Organizers for Hot Fest for Hospice are in need of salsa-making team sponsors for this year’s event. Hot
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Chuck Smith directs The Good Negro at The Goodman

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Resident Director Chuck Smith’s career in theater reflects his lifelong devotion to the arts. His directing
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Discovery Center wins campaign, new logo and branding

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Discovery Center Museum has been named the winner of Nadi Creative Branding Group’s Design-for-Community contest. The organization
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Technology> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Emily Hurd returns to Rockford May 21 to release sixth CD

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Rockford-area native, singer-songwriter Emily Hurd, will release her sixth CD, Daytime Fireflies, Friday, May 21, at
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

New restaurant open at Anderson Japanese Gardens

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Anderson Japanese Gardens announced the opening of its new restaurant, Seasons in the Garden, last week. The new
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Restaurant Reviews> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Italian American Reconciliation–a smashing close to a successful season

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Artists’ Ensemble has chosen an outstanding work for their current show. Although John Patrick Shanley is of
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tube Talk: A Lost goodbye: Lost signs off May 23 after six seasons

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer After six seasons of flashbacks, flash-forwards and flash-sideways, Lost is coming to an end this Sunday, May
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May 21 deadline for artists to register for Oregon, Ill., Fields Project

From press release OREGON, Ill.—Hundreds have attended The Fields Project Fine Arts & Crafts Festival over the years, viewing the craftsmanship
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Build a playground at 10th Avenue Park May 22

From flier MetLife Foundation, Patriots’ Gateway Center, KaBoom! and Rockford Park District invite you to join them as they team up
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Pec Playhouse hosts Children’s Theatre Camps

From press release PECATONICA, Ill.—Calling all young actors! Ever wonder what it’s like to be on stage? This June and August,
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Local groups perform at Disney theme park

From press release Students from the following groups recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Green E-The Environmental Elvis: Not just another impersonator

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While David Pyle dons a look similar to the hundreds of Elvis Presley impersonators in Las Vegas,
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Beloit, Wis., author writes of dragons, magic and mystery

From press release BELOIT, Wis.—Living as a hermit on an island lush with jungle life with only pity and spite to
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Lunch with Marjorie: Going to the limit of her comfort zone and growing–part one

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Green-blue eyes dancing, a small pink jewel sparkling
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What’s Brewin’?: Carlyle ought to be a local microbrew mecca

By Tyler Estabrook Staff Writer As a beer reviewer, it is a duty both to my readers and to beer journalism in
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Hip hop artist G-Eazy at Kryptonite Friday, May 21

From press release Local entertainment entrepreneur C. Hare of Borgata, who is also an artist manager for local hip hop artists
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Literary Hook: ‘At Cana Cove’ and my first published poem, ‘Dear Massage Therapist’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet I will be teaching the Process of Writing at The Clearing in Door County, Wisconsin. This
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Groove Walk: 10 bars, 10 bands, one cover

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Downtown will be buzzing with live music this Saturday, May 15, as the annual Groove Walk festival
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Men At Work’s Colin Hay at Sullivan Center May 18

From press release Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only performance in downtown Rockford! Charlotte’s Web was approached by Chris Wachowiak of Kryptonite
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Theater Review: Main Street Players continues season at Clock Tower

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Main Street Players have successfully staged their season in a new venue and are drawing good audiences.
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Theater Review: Billy Elliot settles into long run at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre

By Bill Beard Chicago has waited a long time for Billy to come to town; Billy Elliot the Musical, that is.
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Find Your Space: Glitzy Garage Sale set for June 4-6

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist The Womanspace campus will be filled with tents, taking on the appearance of
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Literary Hook: A poem about ‘Everything You Ever Wanted’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet We live in a culture that tells us to dream big and “be all you can
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Blues artist Dave Weld releases new CD

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Blues lovers and members of the Crossroads Blues Society joined Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames at
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Camera Craft hosts travel photographer/author May 18

From press release Join travel photographer, international tour guide and author Ralph Velasco at Camera Craft, 1643 N. Alpine Road, from
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‘A Night of Games and Music

Relay for Life of Winnebago County team The Winners Circle hosted ‘A Night of Games and Music’ Friday, May 7,
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Main Street Players presents Let’s Murder Marsha at Clock Tower

From press release Main Street Players of Boone County will present its next production, Let’s Murder Marsha, May 7-9, May 14-16
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19th Annual RAMI Awards a successful event

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Hundreds of musicians, supporters and a sizable event staff were on hand at Tebala Shrine Temple for
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May 5, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Port Righ at Spring Creek United Church of Christ May 8

From press release Charlotte’s Web presents a concert event featuring Celtic harp, bagpipes and English concertina with Jo and Wayne Morrison,
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Rockford Symphony’s 75th season closes with Beethoven’s 9th

From press release The climax of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) 75th anniversary is a magnificent performance of Beethoven’s 9th, a
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Alchemy and Image opens at Rockford Art Museum May 7

From press release Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents Alchemy and Image May 7-Aug. 29, featuring the work of three key figures
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Brio to re-open as Social

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Fun at the RAMI Awards ceremony

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Band performs at Gun Club

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RAMI Awards Ceremony April 29, changes help future events

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer As the final preparations are made for tomorrow’s (Thursday, April 29) 19th Annual Rockford Area Music Industry
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Cabaret plays at Keith Country Day School

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic More and more students are given the opportunity to hone their talents while still in school. This
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Literary Hook: ‘April Morning’ and May 9-16 writing workshop

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Isn’t it good to have spring here at last? Of course, we all know another snow
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Arts Council offers raffle tickets to save Totally Arts Camp

From press release Totally Arts Camp is a Rockford Park District summer program for children ages 5-14 held at Ellis Arts
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‘Handmade Music’ at JustGoods May 1

From press release “Handmade Music,” the Second Annual Midwest Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibition, will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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April 28, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

RAM Talks Art: Rockford Symphony Orchestra celebrates Rockford in its season finale

By Guest Columnist Julie Schaper Executive Director, Rockford Symphony Orchestra The Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) celebrates its 75th anniversary this season. What
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in RAM Talks Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

19th RAMI Awards Ceremony April 29 at Tebala Shrine Temple

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer The votes are in, and the only thing for officials to do is make the final preparations
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Chicago’s Goodman Theatre features fantastic tech effects

Editor’s note: The following review was written prior to the end of the show’s run April 18. By Bill Beard I have
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Ethnic Heritage Museum honors Rose Duguid Costello April 25

From press release Help celebrate Rose Duguid Costello’s years of service to the Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM). Rose is moving to
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April 21, 2010 | Also published in Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Spring ArtScene April 16-17

From press release The Eighth Annual Spring ArtScene, which features work by local artists at 46 area venues, will run from
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April 14, 2010 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Hometown artist makes hometown return for ArtScene

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Among the thousands of pieces on display this weekend for Spring ArtScene, several will be from an
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Valerie Olafson explores beauty in Kortman Gallery show

From press release Rockford artist Valerie Olafson revisits the theme of beauty and aging in a photography exhibition opening Friday, April
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream set for April 16-18 at New Sullivan Theater

From press release Who doesn’t enjoy watching fairies flit about to the amazing music of Felix Mendelssohn? Add Shakespeare’s favorite comedy,
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Seventh Annual JuBell-ee Handbell Festival April 17

From press release Rockford Christian High School invites you to the Seventh Annual JuBell-ee Handbell Festival at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April
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Find Your Space: Spring: A Garden Party and Rothluebber Retreat

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Every spring, Womanspace hosts our annual Spring Luncheon at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club. This
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Youth Orchestra presents spring concerts April 17, 25

From press release The Rockford Symphony Orchestra announces two concerts performed by the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) in April. These
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April 14, 2010 | Also published in Music> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)


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