Jan. 13 last day to purchase 2012 MELD calendar

Staff Report Photographer Jeff Anderson and Rockford MELD have partnered to create a calendar of photographs that showcases the beauty and
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Franchesco’s Ristorante offers monthly charity pizzas in 2012

Staff Report Rockford’s Franchesco’s Ristorante has announced it will offer monthly pizza specials throughout the 2012 calendar year. A portion of
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Literary Hook: ‘Listen to the Snow’: Snow has the power to silence everything

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet There’s no denying it: soon, we will have real winter, which often brings big snow. Last
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Lunch with Marjorie: God saved the best for last, says Connie Burke — part two

Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. Part one appeared in the Dec. 28, 2011-Jan. 3,
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Chai tea: The traditional drink of the new century

By Ellen Larson As a new generation enters the business and career world, revolutions in technology and a fast-paced lifestyle are
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Produce sections continue global expansion

By Dom Castaldo, Ph.D. The produce sections in northern Illinois supermarkets are becoming crowded. Unfamiliar fruits and vegetables are joining potatoes,
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Rockford artist’s work among final selections for World Artists Contest

Staff Report Final selections for the 2012 World Artists Contest (WAC) Calendar were made in December and included “My Cool Sneakers”
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Wine and home brews featured at Jan. 6 Discovery After Dark

Staff Report Hire a sitter for Jan. 6, because a Discovery Center concoction, “Fermentation Information,” is for grownups only! Local partners Forest
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Jan. 7-8 last days to visit ‘Peanuts … Naturally’ exhibit at Discovery Center

Staff Report Meet with Charlie Brown and the gang one last time before the Peanuts … Naturally exhibition closes at Rockford’s
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‘Frosty and Friends Skate’ set for Jan. 15

Staff Report A “Frosty and Friends Skate” public ice skating session will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15,
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Girl Scouts introduce new cookie for 100th anniversary, orders taken Jan. 2-22

Staff Report There’s something sweet about turning 100! Since 2012 marks 100 years of Girl Scouting, it makes sense there would
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Deadline Jan. 6 for state contest ‘Letters About Literature’

Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4-12 to
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‘Waste MISmanagement’ opens at Pec Playhouse Feb. 10

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pecatonica’s Pec Playhouse Theatre will present the comedy/drama Waste MISmanagement Feb. 10-26. Written by retired Winnebago County
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Local finalist in ‘Song of the Year Contest’

Staff Report WGE Records of Rockford received acknowledgment Dec. 11 from 2011 Song of the Year Contest, Los Angeles, that the
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Literary Hook: Poem captures calmness of ‘The Day After Christmas’

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Perhaps you are one of the lucky extroverted folks who find all holiday gatherings fun. Perhaps
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Sculptor honors U.S. Capitol Dome’s history, creators in book ‘Topping the Dome’

Staff Report Similarities can be drawn from the life of author Richard F. Novak and famed American sculptor Thomas Crawford. Novak
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Local author releases chilling novel, ‘Fiend — The Manifestation’

Staff Report Northern Illinois University graduate Phil Bolos has released a novel titled Fiend — The Manifestation. Chilling and disturbing, Fiend will
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Rockford author releases charming kids’ book

• The Cider House Bears written by Rockford resident Douglas Nolan Staff Report Rockford author Douglas Nolan recently celebrated the nationwide release
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Freeport Art Museum in search of friendly, enthusiastic art guides

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum (FAM) is looking for enthusiastic, friendly people ages 18 years and older to
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Mendelssohn to participate in endowment challenge grant program

• Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s goal is to raise $150,000 for their endowment over the next three years Staff Report Rockford’s Mendelssohn
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Learn basics of Bartitsu in Leaf River Jan. 21

Staff Report LEAF RIVER, Ill. — People who have seen the current Sherlock Holmes movie A Game of Shadows should surely
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Lunch with Marjorie: God saved the best for last, says Connie Burke — part one

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series. By Marjorie Stradinger Columnist Connie Burke is one of those larger-than-life personalities.
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Local barbershop offers tips for a great shave

Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Nichols Barbershop, 2615 20th St., Rockford, across from ALDI. Walk-ins or appointments are
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Jim Brickman brings holiday show to Coronado Dec. 31

Staff Report Jim Brickman’s A New Year’s Celebration (www.JimBrickman.com) hits the road for the holiday season with an evening of
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La Paloma Gardens added to Rockford Landmark Ornament collection

Staff Report An image of the bridges of La Paloma Gardens has been selected as this year’s addition to the Rockford
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Metal rockers Bobaflex at Rockford’s Bar 3 Dec. 29

Staff Report Metal rock band Bobaflex will perform at Rockford’s Bar 3 at 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29. Known for their
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Discovery Center hosts kid-style New Year’s Eve celebration

Staff Report Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum will host a kid-style New Year’s Eve party from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday,
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Beloit International Film Fest set for Feb. 16-19; ‘Sneak Peeks’ Jan. 17-19

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit, Wis., and surrounding communities will celebrate “The Power of Film” Feb. 16-19, 2012, when the
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Rock Valley Children’s Choir accepting registrations for spring 2012 semester

Staff Report Registration is now open for the Rock Valley Children’s Choir’s spring 2012 semester. The Rock Valley Children’s Choir, directed by
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Deadline Jan. 6 for Concerto Competition

Staff Report Jan. 6 is the deadline for young musicians to enter the 2012 Concerto Competition presented by the Rockford Symphony
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Chandler Starr Miller deadline extended to Jan. 6

Staff Report Registration deadline for the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s 2012 Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition has been extended to Friday,
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Literary Hook: A poem filled with Christmas memories

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet For men and women “of a certain age,” Christmas comes packed with memories. Sometimes, the season
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Artists sought for April 28 ‘Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s’ in Rockford

Event benefiting Alzheimer’s Association will be at Prairie Street Brew House • 40 participating artists will turn blank canvases into works
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Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group perform Dec. 17

Staff Report Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts will present Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group in concert
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Playing for Peace event honors Brandon Marcus Wright Dec. 17

Staff Report The first-ever Playing for Peace event will be from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Rockford
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Auburn to present encore of ‘CATS’ Jan. 4 prior to state festival

Staff Report Rockford Auburn High School has earned statewide recognition and an opportunity to showcase its production of CATS next
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Theater Review: J.R. Sullivan returns for another ‘Hometown Holiday’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic For the 17th year, J.R. Sullivan has come home to share his memories, humor and the
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Tube Talk: Don’t miss your favorite holiday classic on TV

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer At this time of year, Lifetime, Hallmark and ABC Family are littered with hokey made-for-TV holiday movies.
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Without Shoes Modern Dance presents ‘The Polar Express’ Dec. 15

• Without Shoes dancers will present the magic of Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s book Staff Report Without Shoes Modern Dance Company will
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Metal rocker Willie Basse brings food drive tour to Janesville’s The Back Bar Dec. 15

Staff Report JANESVILLE, Wis. — Metal rocker Willie Basse will bring his “Feed America — Now, Concerts to End Hunger” tour
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‘Holidays and Holy Days’ Concert Dec. 16

Staff Report The Rock Valley Children’s Choir is pleased to present their 10th Annual “Holidays and Holy Days” Concert performance “‘Twas
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Skate With Santa at Carlson Ice Arena Dec. 18

Staff Report Rockford Park District’s Carlson Ice Arena will host a Skate With Santa public ice skating session from 2 to
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Holland Zander, John Bishoff at JustGoods Dec. 16

• Vocalist, guitarist join forces as Fear & Desire for free show Staff Report Holland Zander and John Bishoff will perform as
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Theater Review: ‘Indian Blood’ — a memory of teen-age years in Buffalo

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Rockford’s Artists’ Ensemble presents A.R. Gurney’s memorable story of a teen-ager, his family and the difficulties faced
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‘12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive’ to benefit thousands of stateline families

• Day-long toy drive set for Dec. 9 benefits Salvation Army Staff Report Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and
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Joe Jencks performs in Concert Conversations Dec. 13

Staff Report You are invited to another session of the Concert Conversations series “Recorded Live for Broadcast” featuring Joe Jencks
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First Lutheran’s Lucia Fest set for Dec. 10

Staff Report The community is invited to First Lutheran Church’s annual Lucia Fest from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 10,
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Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert Dec. 10

Staff Report Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) will present its Fall Concert at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, in the newly-renovated
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Local musicians to raise funds for charity at Dec. 11 Christmas concert

Staff Report Jim Waddell and members of local Christian rock band Epiphany will come together Sunday, Dec. 11, for their 16th
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Mendelssohn Club’s scholarship and awards deadlines approaching

Staff Report The registration deadline for the Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition, Monday, Dec. 12, is coming up fast! The Scholarship Competition
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