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Literary Hook: A poem inspired by a winter scene
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Editor’s note: In the Jan. 9-15 “Literary Hook,” the second line of the “Unwinding the
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New classes starting at Rockford Dance Company March 20
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Rockford Dance Company, 711 N. Main St., will hold seven-week mini classes for beginner dancers starting Wednesday, March 20.
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Dorothy Paige-Turner, Between Planes perform at Tempo Bistro Lounge Feb. 23
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Over the years, Dorothy Paige-Turner and Ron Holm have collaborated on a variety of exciting musical projects. Their first
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‘Best Used Book Sale EVER!’ Feb. 23 at Spring Creek UCC
By Christine Collins Cacciatore
Marketing & Public Relations Chairman, In Print
There is nothing more exciting to a reader than … BOOKS!
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Chocoholic Frolic Feb. 21 at Clock Tower
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The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties’ Sixth Annual Chocoholic Frolic will take place Feb. 21 at
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Auditions Feb. 21, 24 for Mendelssohn’s ‘Felix’s Cabaret’
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present Felix’s Cabaret: “Murder at the Cabaret” from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday,
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Parrot Head Club hosts 13th Annual Island Beach Bash Feb. 23
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It’s time to dust off that colorful Hawaiian shirt and that straw sunhat because Denis Knuth, president of
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Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet Feb. 23-24 in Lena, Ill.
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LENA, Ill. — The Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club will present its 25th Annual Model Railroad Show
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Annual Pomona Grange Chili Dinner & Craft Show Feb. 24
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — The public is invited to the Annual Pomona Grange Chili Dinner & Craft Show fund-raiser
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Byron Civic Theatre hosts auditions for ‘Ring of Fire’ Feb. 26-27
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BYRON, Ill. — It’s difficult to describe Ring of Fire. Along with the expected pre-show announcement about cell
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The Agape Ringers at St. Mark Lutheran Church Feb. 24
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The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier handbell ensemble, will perform in concert at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 675 N.
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Avalon String Quartet presents ‘Meltzer and Smetana’ Feb. 15
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert with “Meltzer and Smetana” at 7
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Emily Hurd with Stone Blind Valentine live in concert Feb. 16
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s next Charlotte’s Web performance with Emily Hurd and Stone Blind Valentine will take place at
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‘Tango Argentino: The Dance of Love’ set for Feb. 15
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Give the “Gift of Dance” to your special someone on Valentine’s Day! Register for “Tango Argentino: The Dance
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Art Talks lecture Feb. 15 at Rockford Art Museum
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Feb. 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Rockford Art Museum (RAM). A special centennial exhibition of
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David Zucker to present ‘Naked Gun’ at BIFF Feb. 17
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BELOIT, Wis. — David Zucker, legendary writer, director and producer and honorary chairman of this year’s Beloit International Film
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BIFF to present Silent Film Showcase Feb. 16
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BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) signature event, the perennially sold-out BMO Harris Bank Silent Film
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Two Beloit, Wis., artists to be celebrated at Feb. 14-17 BIFF
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BELOIT, Wis. — Two honored American artists with strong ties to Beloit College will be celebrated with films and
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Chrisisms: In search of 20 20-somethings
By Chris Wachowiak
I’m calling this “Chrisisms.” Is that even a word? A few years ago, my unofficial big brother, Mossy,
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Rockford’s own Michelle Williams
By John Parks
Michelle Williams has won a Grammy with Destiny’s Child, recorded top-selling inspirational/gospel albums as a solo artist
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Auburn CAPA stages ‘101 Dalmations Jr.’
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Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School teams up with West Middle School Creative and Performing Arts
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Symphony offers ‘Rhapsody and Reveries’ at Coronado Feb. 9
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Rockford Symphony Orchestra will present “Rhapsody and Reveries,” part of its ComEd Classics Series, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday,
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Discovery Center’s annual Chocolate Sundae Sunday Feb. 10
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Chocolate and ice cream are all mixed up together for this afternoon of fun when Discovery Center hosts
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SoundBites offers talks with guest musicians at RSO
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Rockford Symphony Orchestra again offers its lunchtime series, “SoundBites,” for people who would like to get to know
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The House on Mango Street’
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The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for February is The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The
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Groundwork Dance Company to perform at Court Street United Methodist Church
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One of northern Illinois’ most dynamic dance troupes, Groundwork Dance Company, will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb.
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Heart Art 2013 Silent Auction at Rockford College Art Gallery Feb. 8
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Rockford College will host a benefit and silent art auction from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8,
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Irish Pub Night with Liam O’Riordan and Ger Walsh Feb. 8 at Mendelssohn
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The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present “Irish Pub Night” with Liam O’Riordan and Ger Walsh at 7
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‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Main Street Players of Boone County
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — Main Street Players of Boone County will present Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring,
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Have ‘Dinner with the Dead’ Feb. 13 at Rockford’s Bahia Restaurant
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Bahia Restaurant, 6116 Mulford Village Road, Rockford, is hosting a Dinner with the Dead “Sweethearts Supper Natural” at
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Rockford musician preps for Feb. 23 album release
• Wade Lammon connects with Christian roots on reflections
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Rockford musician Wade Lemmon will be having two events this month.
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Freeport Art Museum’s Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Feb. 8
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FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) 21st Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting is set for 6-9
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Harlan Jefferson to perform at RVC, Rockford College Feb. 13
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Harlan Jefferson will perform a special set as part of Rock Valley College’s (RVC) Black History Month celebration
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Swiss Mardi Gras, Fasnacht, in Monroe, Wis., Feb. 10
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MONROE, Wis. — Steve Streiff, Ernie Halbheer, Gert Waelchli and Greg Smith are ready for some fun and
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Rockford Symphony Orchestra has new program for children
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The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is introducing a new program designed to engage children ages 5 to 10 and
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Chipotle Mexican Grille to open in Machesney Park in June
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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will be adding a new location at 1570 W. Lane Road,
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Colorful, eccentric drawings featured in Kortman exhibit
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Artist Mindy Joy Nutter Young is a Rockford College graduate who has made a name for herself in
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Japanese Snow Viewing Tea Ceremony at Anderson Gardens
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Rockford’s Anderson Japanese Gardens will offer a rare opportunity to participate in a yukimi chakai, a traditional Japanese Snow
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Dave Fields plays at Mary’s Place Feb. 4
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Crossroads Blues Society is holding a Blue Monday Show Monday, Feb. 4, at Mary’s Place, 602 N. Madison St.,
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Music and medicine celebrated at new event Feb. 16
• Music Academy presents Heartstrings Feb. 16 at U of I College of Medicine in Rockford
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Alumni from The Music Academy
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Dance Company presents ‘Wolf Tales’ Jan. 26-27
• Tickets ($10) can be reserved by calling (815) 963-3341
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Join Rockford Dance Company (RDC) and Stephen F. Vrtol III for
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Blues Society hosts Hurricane Sandy relief benefit in Byron Jan. 27
• Event at Byron American Legion Hall features Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys
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BYRON, Ill. — Crossroads Blues
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Olympic Tavern hosts scotch whiskey tasting event Jan. 25
By Zak Rotello
Olympic Tavern Co-Owner
Join The Olympic Tavern, The Rock River Whiskey Sippers and the experts from Everett’s Liquor in
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Theater Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ seeks to convert Chicago
By Bill Beard
Theater Critic
I must admit that I entered Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre to see the national touring
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‘My Brother Marvin’ takes Coronado stage April 18
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My Brother Marvin, the never-before-told story of musical genius Marvin Gaye, will take the stage at Rockford’s Coronado Performing
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‘Between Heaven & Earth’ opens at Rockford Art Museum Jan. 18
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“Michelle Feder-Nadoff: Between Heaven & Earth” will open with a members’ preview Friday, Jan. 18, and a free public
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Auburn stages ‘The Boys Next Door’
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Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School invites you to meet Arnold, Lucien, Barry and Norman —
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Deschutes Brewery brings ‘Woody’ to Rockford’s Olympic Tavern
By Zak Rotello
Olympic Tavern Co-Owner
Oregon’s own Deschutes Brewery is bringing a few kegs of their award-winning beer and their
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Mary J. Harris Trio performs at ‘Jazz at Emerson’
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s next “Jazz at Emerson” concert with the Mary J. Harris Trio will be at 5:30
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SOGN presents ‘Let Freedom Ring!’ Jan. 21 at Mendelssohn
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Sounds Of Good News (SOGN) Productions invites all to attend their Seventh Annual “Let Freedom Ring!” (a musical
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