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Tube Talk: The Tony Awards June 13
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
If you think Broadway is elitist entertainment reserved for theater snobs and has nothing to do with
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Fathers of the Year honored
Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) President Sue Lewandowski (left) presents Thomas Grady with a plaque honoring him as Irish Gallery Father
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First Fridays
FIRST FIRST FRIDAY SUCCESS: Art galleries, a farmers’ market, live music, dining, retail shops, and renovations in process were open
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Ethnic Heritage Museum honors six Fathers of the Year
From press release
Sunday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m., the Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) will host its 20th International
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Jeanne Ludeke returns to painting in Kortman Gallery exhibit, opening June 4
From press release
Rockford artist Jeanne Ludeke will present her classic still life paintings in a Kortman Gallery exhibition titled “The
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Stage nearly set for June 19 Best In Paradise event at Lombardi Club
By Reggie Roberson
It sometimes takes a village! Most of the details are set, but there are a few more openings
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June 3 wine tasting at LaPaloma benefits Rockford Art Museum
From press release
Enjoy wines from vintners around the world and delicious hors d’oeuvres at the 2010 RAM Wine Tasting, a
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Art Museum offers free admission for active duty military personnel and their families
From press release
Rockford Art Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to all active duty
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Choosing food: Time to demand a more sustainable product
Editor’s note: Randall Smith has just finished his local foods-oriented cookbook, Farm Fresh Flavors, which will be released mid-August. I
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Girl Scouts’ Young Women of Distinction event June 6
From press release
Sixteen local Girl Scouts have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can
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Starlight debuts Chicago June 2-5
From press release
For years, it has been the most requested musical by fans of Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Bengt Sjostrom
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What’s Local: Beach House Bistro finds home in south Rockford
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
With 38 years in the restaurant business, Davey Lockett, owner of Beach House Bistro, aims to be
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Timber Lake Playhouse’s 49th season sizzles with Chicago
From press release
MOUNT CARROLL, Ill.—Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), northwestern Illinois’ professional summer theater, will kick off its 49th season with
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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