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Katie’s Cup Conversations continue Dec. 1
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The public is invited to a Katie’s Cup Conversation presentation from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1, at
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Regional Juried Exhibition opens Nov. 17 at Freeport Art Museum
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FREEPORT, Ill. — The Ninth Annual Regional Juried Exhibition, which features work by artists living in Illinois, Wisconsin
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Tube Talk: BBC America’s Dramaville worth checking out
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Thanks to shows like Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and Sherlock, British dramas are extremely popular these
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Comedian/cult icon Neil Hamburger performs at Otto’s in DeKalb Nov. 16
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DEKALB, Ill. — Infamous comedian, Internet sensation, cult icon and “America’s Funnyman” Neil Hamburger will perform at Otto’s Niteclub
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Avalon String Quartet performs ‘Mozart, Garrop and Brahms’ Nov. 16
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (PAC) will present the Avalon String Quartet in concert with “Mozart, Garrop and Brahms”
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Find Your Space: Shop local at holiday sale and book fair for Womanspace
By Gale Ketteler
Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist
Visit Womanspace this Friday night, Nov. 16, for our annual Holiday Art
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Literary Hook: Jane’s Stories Foundation worth your time as a female writer
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Announcing a new anthology from Jane’s Stories Press Foundation: Bridges and Borders. This is a
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Local artist to show ‘Moments Captured’ in his 55-year career
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Ron Wick has been painting works of fine art and teaching young artists to hone their craft for more
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Photo: 1st Brigade Band brings history to life in concert
From the Nov. 14-20, 2012, issue
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‘The Way of the World’ opens at Rockford College Nov. 15
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Rockford College will host The Way of the World by William Congreve this fall, Nov. 15-18. The play will
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Jodi Beach, Jim McDowell featured in ‘Jazz at Emerson’ Nov. 15
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The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s next “Jazz at Emerson” concert with Jodi Beach, Jim McDowell and special guests
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Rockford Auburn CAPA stages ‘Clue: The Musical’ Nov. 8-11
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Nov. 8-11, Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School presents their International Thespian Festival competition piece
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Hinder, Nonpoint, Wayland, Carlos Mencia at The District
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The District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St., downtown Rockford, has a packed schedule ahead of it.
Monday, Nov.
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RAMI Holiday Party set for Nov. 15, awards nomination deadline Dec. 31
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The Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) will host a Holiday Party for musicians, booking agents and venue operators from
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Concert Conversations hosts John Batdorf Nov. 13
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Concert Conversations will host another talented artist at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Reitsch Room inside
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Rockford-made guitars featured at Kryptonite
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Rockford’s Kryptonite will host Worlatron Guitar Night from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Friday, Nov. 9. The event
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Rockford Art Museum offers free Nov. 8 ‘Full Circle’ lecture
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Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will present a free lecture at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, by Mark Bond and
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RAM Leadership Day Nov. 12
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Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents its annual Leadership Day arts college fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday,
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‘Big Fish’ author at Rock Valley College Nov. 8
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The Rock Valley College (RVC) Composition and Literature Department presents this year’s Visiting Writer Series special guest, Daniel Wallace,
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Tube Talk: 10th anniversary special of ‘Firefly’ airs Nov. 11
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Castle star Nathan Fillion has been beloved by sci-fi fans since he played the lead character, Captain
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Ramblings and Ruminations: The story of 6-year-old Freddie Griffin
By Kathi Kresol
Organizer of Haunted Rockford Tours and Paranormal events through Rockford Public Library
In poring over the history of Rockford,
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Historic band to perform at Memorial Hall Nov. 11
By Jon McGinty
Free-lance Writer
The award-winning 1st Brigade Band of Watertown, Wis., will perform a Veterans Day concert at Rockford’s
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Main Street Players presents ‘A Christmas Carol’, opening Nov. 9
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BELVIDERE, Ill. — Main Street Players of Boone County will present A Christmas Carol Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 9-11 and
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Nov. 16 deadline for 2013 director positions at Pec Playhouse
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PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., has announced openings for directors for its 2013 season.
Five artistic
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Literary Hook: Autumn leaves in all their splendor
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
Below is a poem from Bill Zartman. It’s perfect for the season.
Even In Their Splendor
Teased
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A self-guided tour of Rockford’s most haunted places
By Michael Kleen
Rockford is a city rich in history, a history that has left behind its share of ghostly
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Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Blameshift lead singer Jenny Mann
By John Parks
Blameshift is a Long Island, N.Y., band that was part of this summer’s Rock’n The Valley concert
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Ramblings and Ruminations: Cracker tin filled with human remains unearthed in 1908
By Kathi Kresol
Organizer of Haunted Rockford Tours and Paranormal events through Rockford Public Library
When one thinks of the library, they
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The Deadstring Brothers play Rockford’s Kryptonite Nov. 7
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Detroit band The Deadstring Brothers bring their alt-country/rock to Rockford’s Kryptonite, 308 W. State St., at 9 p.m., Wednesday,
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Paranormal investigations speaker at Woodstock Opera House Nov. 4
• Theater stages Blithe Spirit Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 2-18
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WOODSTOCK, Ill. — In TownSquare Players’ latest production at the Woodstock Opera House,
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Photo: Trick-or-treat 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ event Nov. 4
From the Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2012, issue
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Concert Review: Ailey II presented by Rockford Coronado Concert Association
By Edith McCauley
Theater Critic
Ailey II, the touring company of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, gave a performance of unmatched
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Free Young Musicians Series Recital Nov. 3 at Mendelssohn
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents local music students in the Young Musicians Series Recital, “Autumn Masquerade,” at 1:30 p.m.,
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Rockford Area Arts Council offers Grant Seekers Workshop Nov. 5
• Application deadline Nov. 16 for Community Access Grants for projects taking place in 2013
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Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) will
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River City Sound preps for international competition
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Rockford-based River City Sound Chorus has been preparing for international competition since April 2011 when they won first place
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Tube Talk: Is Tinker Swiss Cottage haunted? ‘Ghost Hunters’ crew is on the case
By Paula Hendrickson
Contributing Writer
Most people in the Rockford area are familiar with the iconic Tinker Swiss Cottage, but not everyone
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Spirited Ghost Tours of Rockford’s Coronado Theatre offered Oct. 27, 30-31
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The Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society (LOLTOS) invites you to join them for a spirited Ghost Tour from
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New restaurant opens in former Red Lion on East State
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Wednesday, Oct. 24, Vintage@501, 501 E. State St., will open for business.
Vintage@501 will feature a vintage Americana theme with
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Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra opens season Oct. 26
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center’s (MPAC) main concert series will open at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, with the
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Photos: Second Annual Bacon Fest
From the Oct. 24-30, 2012, issue
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Bach Chamber Choir to present Fall Concert Oct. 28
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The Bach Chamber Choir will present a Fall Concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, in the acoustical space
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Literary Hook: ‘Scripture and Sonnet in Song’ set for Nov. 4
By Christine Swanberg
Author and Poet
For that rare breed of person who enjoys the beautiful sonnets of Shakespeare and Wordsworth,
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Halloween event at Burpee Museum Oct. 26
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Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., will host a special Halloween event for the family
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Timber Lake presents interactive viewing of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
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MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) in Mount Carroll, Ill., will present a one-night-only interactive viewing
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Park District awarded for Public Art Walking Tour
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The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) held its annual Awards Gala and recognition program Friday, Sept. 28, at
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Rock-Con Gaming Convention Oct. 19-21
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The 39th Annual Rock-Con Gaming Convention is set for Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21, at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E.
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Anne Hills performs at Emerson House Oct. 20
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Award-winning singer/songwriter Anne Hills will perform at the historic Emerson House, 420 N. Main St., Rockford, at 7:30 p.m.,
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‘All Hallow’s Eve’ at Midway Village Oct. 20
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Trick or treat in safety at Midway Village Museum’s Victorian Village from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20,
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Bacon Fest Oct. 18 at Prairie Street Brewhouse
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The Element, a downtown Rockford-based group, has announced its second annual Bacon Fest will be from 6 to
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Fall Used Book Sale set for Oct. 19-20
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Friends of Rockford Public Library’s semi-annual used book sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19,
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