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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
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Auburn High School’s upcoming
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Randy Sabien & Friends at Mendelssohn Dec. 18
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will present its 125th Anniversary Holiday Gala Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec.
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Charlotte’s Web presents Celtic Harp, Blues Mandolin
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts is hosting two events this weekend, Friday and Sunday. Check them out
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Theater Review: E. Faye Butler at Lincolnshire’s Marriot: ‘Memories and Music…’
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
An evening of song and stories at the Lincolnshire Marriot gave friends, family and fans a retrospective
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Yes, Virginia, we’re all doomed at Sullivan Theater
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Aphoria Productions presents Yes, Virginia, we’re all doomed, a sketch comedy show with special musical guests, Dec. 5, 6,
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Pec Playhouse holds auditions for Don’t Drink the Water
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PECATONICA, Ill.—Pec Playhouse Theatre will hold auditions for its next production, Woody Allen’s Don’t Drink the Water, at
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From player to producer
Guitarist/producer Bob Kulick talks about his role atop the rock and roll industry
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Imagine being at a Cheap
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RAM Talks Art: Art and healing: Hollis Sigler: Expect the Unexpected
By Melissa Seipel
Graphic Art Director, Rockford Art Museum
The work of Hollis Sigler, whose life was prematurely taken by breast cancer,
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‘Women In Art’ at Rockford Career College Dec. 4-5
Show features more than 30 artists
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Women in Art X 3” holiday art show will be held from 5-
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Betsy Youngquist exhibits ‘Fantastic’ works in the Kortman Gallery
Opening reception set for 5:30-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27
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Celebrated Rockford artist Betsy Youngquist, who creates colorful and compelling
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Theater Review: It’s a Wonderful Life at Pec Playhouse
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Diane Grosvenor-Johnson, long-time member of the Pec Playhouse Company in Pecatonica, Ill., directs the current production with
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Nutcracker Ballet takes Coronado stage Nov. 28
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Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) and the Rockford Dance Company are once again collaborating to present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker
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Rockford Park District hosts holiday tree lighting event
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Gather family and friends for the sights, sounds and fun of the holiday season to enjoy the free
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Hanging Out in Rockford: Old hats, stone eagles and copper pots—part two
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
As I arrive at The Stone Eagle Bar, the construction area is blocked off by a chain-link fence,
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Arts Council News: Handel’s Messiah presented by Rockford Choral Union
By Anne E. O’Keefe
Executive Director,
Rockford Area Arts Council
Sixty-four years is quite an impressive run for any production. The Rockford Choral
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Cirque Dreams Illumination at Coronado
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Cirque Dreams Illumination will ignite Rockford when it performs at the Coronado Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.,
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Emily Bear to perform at Mendelssohn event
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Rockford’s own piano prodigy, 8-year-old Emily Bear, will present a short concert on the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s
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Hanging Out in Rockford: Old hats, stone eagles and copper pots—part one
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
I am sitting at my stool by the little bar when my phone rings. I am engaged in
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Jim Brickman ready for Rockford return Nov. 20
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
When the Christmas season officially begins is still up for debate. For those who catch Jim Brickman
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CD Review: Hot Chelle Rae: Edgy and trendy, with a promising future
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Being the son of a man Eddie Van Halen once called the best guitar player in the
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Blues In the Schools returns with Joe Filisko, Eric Noden
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It’s once again time for Blues In The Schools (BITS)!
Joe Filisko and Eric Noden will be returning to
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Las Vegas, new releases keep Cheap Trick busy
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Besides having a successful summer touring with Def Leppard and Poison, Cheap Trick released a new studio
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Musical Parade set at Rockford College Nov. 19-22
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Parade, a popular Broadway musical, will be performed at Rockford College Nov. 19-22 in the college’s Maddox Theatre.
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Pieta Brown, Annie & Rod Capps, Ernie Hendrickson & Miles Nielsen perform for Web
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Charlotte’s Web has two shows at different venues this weekend. You’re invited to two CD release parties/concert events—check
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‘Power Up Live’—a live performance showcase and Web-a-thon
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Bar 3 will host
Power Up Live”—a live performance showcase and Web-a-thon to benefit YouthBuild Rockford from 5-11 p.m.,
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Theater Review: Armory’s A Wonderful Life an outstanding musical adaptation
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Adapted from the Frank Capra film, It’s a Wonderful Life, Janesville Armory’s musical version reaches a level
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Hanging Out in Rockford: As birthdays go—part two
By Mike Leifheit
Columnist
The girl cab driver offers to drive back to the Irish Rose to get the tickets, the tickets
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Sounds of Good News celebrates 30 years
An exclusive interview with Carl (‘Mr. C’) Cole
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
As Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions nears its 30th
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‘Dino and a Movie’ Nov. 13 at Burpee
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Burpee Museum of Natural History will host a fund-raiser, “Dino and a Movie,” from 7 to 10 p.m.,
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RAMI opens nominations, releases 2009-10 schedule
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Rockford Area Music Industry Award (RAMI) nominations are now open. Criteria for Lifetime Achievement, Community Service, Outstanding Achievement
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Sons of the Never Wrong and Dean Moriarty perform Nov. 6-7
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Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts presents two acts Nov. 6-7 at different venues. Both offer lively music
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Jerry Seinfeld back at Coronado Nov. 5
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, known for his witty, observational “what’s the deal with…” humor, will play the Coronado
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