Pec Playhouse Theatre presents Murder Mystery Dinner Oct. 13

Staff Report Pec Playhouse Theatre will present its Seventh Annual Murder Mystery Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13,
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Da Yoopers comedy troupe performs in Monroe, Wis., Oct. 13

Staff Report MONROE, Wis. — Touting themselves as the “No. 1 fishing, hunting and beer-drinking comedy show in America,” Da Yoopers
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Double shot of flute at ‘Music on Main’ Oct. 15

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center presents a double shot of flute with Scott Metlicka and Jean Bishop at the
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Boone County Harvest Fest Oct. 13

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Third Annual Boone County Harvest Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday,
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Halloween costume options at Goodwill

Staff Report When it comes to finding your ideal Halloween costume, Goodwill stores offer unlimited possibilities for the budget conscious. With
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Fall ArtScene returns for 25th year Oct. 5-6

Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council’s Fall ArtScene returns for the 25th year Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6. The event
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Edgebrook’s Cider N’ Cinnamon Arts and Crafts Fair Oct. 6-7

Staff Report The 38th Annual Edgebrook Cider N’ Cinnamon Arts and Crafts Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
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Chicago band Spare Parts brings jazzy funk to Kryptonite Oct. 6

Staff Report Colin Scott, Kevin Kozol and Mike Bruno — as Chicago-based band Spare Parts — bring their blend of
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Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5-6 in Loves Park

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — The German Society is gearing up for the 48th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration, which will
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Historic architecture inspires group exhibit at Kortman

Staff Report Four historic and architecturally significant buildings in downtown Rockford are the inspiration and focus of “Urban Treasures: Renaissance through
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Theater Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ welcomes everyone to Fireside

By Bill Beard Theater Critic The incomparable Carol Channing is the name most associated with the leading role of Dolly
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Tube Talk: Step out of your comfort zone

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer We all like different genres, but it’s more often that we dislike certain genres. Me? I’m
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Reservations due Oct. 13 for Oct. 20 ‘Goblin Gobble’

Staff Report All ages are invited to Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens for the Goblin Gobble event from 8
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Katie’s Choice Book Club to discuss ‘The Borrower’

Staff Report The Katie’s Choice Book Club selection for October is The Borrower by Rebecca Makkai. The Book Club is hosted
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AgeQuake Theatres honored with Award of Excellence

Staff Report Sept. 22, AgeQuake Theatres was honored as the recipient of the Illinois Theatre Association’s 2012 Award of Excellence in
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Sept. 29 concert benefits Ethnic Heritage Museum

Staff Report The African-American Gallery of Rockford’s Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) will present a jazz and blues concert at the Sullivan
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Adriatic welcomes Charles Walker Band Sept. 29

Staff Report Funk, R&B and blues artist the Charles Walker Band will perform at Rockford’s Adriatic Club at 9 p.m.,
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Sept. 28 memorial concert pays tribute to Rock Valley’s Kurt Boucek

Staff Report The Rock Valley College (RVC) Music Department, along with the RVC Foundation, are sponsoring a jazz concert at Gloria
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Theater Review: Pec Playhouse Theatre presents tribute to music of John Denver

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Almost Heaven, written by Harold Thau with orchestrations and vocal arrangements by Jeff Waxman, is the curent
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Screamatorium, Fear Asylum open for season Oct. 5

Staff Report Still think Halloween is just for kids? Think again! Get ready to scream your head off as R.I.P.
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Beloit Civic Theatre stages ‘Guys On Ice’

Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Civic Theatre opens its 80th anniversary season with Guys On Ice, the ice fishing musical
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Literary Hook: Prepare for October’s golden sunrises and coral sunsets

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet Didn’t we have the hottest summer ever? September had its share of toasty weather. Aren’t
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Rockford Symphony begins 2012-2013 season Sept. 22

Staff Report Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) 2012-2013 season, which begins Sept. 22 with “Liszt, Wagner and the Enduring Power of The
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Rockford Dance Company offers ‘Fall for Dance’ Sept. 21-23

Staff Report Rockford Dance Company (RDC) will present Fall for Dance Sept. 21-23 in Kresge Hall inside Riverfront Museum Park, 711
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Winners named in Rockford’s 64th Greenwich Village Art Fair

Staff Report Exhibiting artists were judged Saturday, Sept. 15, at the 64th Greenwich Village Art Fair by 2012 Juror Julie Ganser,
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Auburn High opens season with ‘Mother Hicks’ Sept. 27-30

Staff Report Rockford Auburn High School’s Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) will present Mother Hicks, its first theater production of the
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Illinois Paranormal Conference at Memorial Hall Sept. 22

Staff Report Kathi Kresol of Haunted Rockford is hosting the Illinois Paranormal Conference at Veterans Memorial Hall in Rockford from noon
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Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibition set for Sept. 22

Staff Report Saturday, Sept. 22, Rockford will be the place to be for the Midwest’s Fourth Annual Handmade Music Exhibition.
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Hip Hop Festival Sept. 22 at Booker Washington Park

• All-day event features music, workshops, skatepark, kids’ area, history museum, breakdancing Staff Report From noon to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, the
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Concert Conversations hosts Kalispell at Emerson House Sept. 24

Staff Report Enjoy another Concert Conversations event presented by Snapshotmusic. Kalispell will perform at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, at
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Literary Hook: Barns, silos and farms … reminders of a time gone by

By Christine Swanberg Author and Poet This poem was sent in by Colin Slater. It is about abandoned, run-down barns,
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BLACK HAWK: An Epic American Indian Tragedy

By Joan Bonnell Clark, 2012 Retired Rockford College professor/archivist BLACK HAWK So … you say you want to set down my tragic story
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64th Greenwich Village Art Fair Sept. 15-16

Staff Report The 2012 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16, rain or
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Charlotte’s Web, Mendelssohn join forces

By Lani Richardson Executive Director, Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts So, it’s official: Charlotte’s Web for the Performing Arts and Mendelssohn
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Charlotte’s Web kicks off season Sept. 14 with Sarah McQuaid

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced the 2012-2013 Charlotte’s Web concert series, which features Sarah McQuaid,
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Theater Review: Jeeves and Bertie are back — Artists’ Ensemble opens another season

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Artists’ Ensemble’s (AE) Jeeves Takes a Bow, Margaret Raether’s latest adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse’s memorable work that
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Montana Skies perform in Concert Conversations Sept. 19

Staff Report Want to hear an unusual combination of musical talent in an intimate setting? Check out Montana Skies at
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Nashville’s Americana musical duo at Minnihan’s in Rockton Sept. 19

• The Frank Carter and McKenna Grace brother-sister musical duo will perform original songs as well as some covers Staff Report ROCKTON, Ill.
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Find Your Space: Discover ‘Our City, Our Story’ at Womanspace

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist Rockford native Pablo Korona produces, shoots and edits Our City, Our Story,
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Fiesta Mexicana Sept. 16 at Levings Park in Rockford

Staff Report Fiesta Mexicana, a celebration of Mexican Independence, will be from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, at Levings
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‘Curtains Up!’: Arts organizations kick off upcoming seasons at Greenwich Sept. 16

Staff Report The Rockford arts community will kick off local entertainment organizations’ 2012-2013 seasons at the Third Annual “Curtains Up!” event
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Photos: Kite festival brings colorful fun to skies in DeKalb

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‘Jeeves Takes A Bow’ opens Sept. 7 at Artists’ Ensemble

• Artists’ Ensemble opens season with the third in a trilogy of P.G. Wodehouse adaptations Staff Report The boys are back! Bertie Wooster
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Popular local musicians to rock Sept. 16 fund-raiser

Staff Report Sunday, Sept. 16, the Tebala Shrine at 7910 Newburg Road, Rockford, will be rocking with the sounds of
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Photos: A look back at the 29th On the Waterfront

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Tube Talk: Broadway bound: PBS offers ‘Broadway or Bust’ beginning Sept. 9

By Paula Hendrickson Contributing Writer While Fox’s musical series Glee has endured critical ups and downs over the years, both seasons of
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DeKalb Kite Fest Sept. 9

Staff Report DEKALB, Ill. — Colorful kites of all sizes and shapes will soar over the skies of DeKalb, Ill., at
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Grand Detour Arts Festival Sept. 9 at John Deere Historic Site

Staff Report GRAND DETOUR, Ill. — Sunday, Sept. 9, some of the finest artists from the region and around the Midwest
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Mendelssohn begins ‘Music on Main’ concert series Sept. 10

Staff Report The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will kick off its 2012-2013 “Music on Main” concert series with the Mike Williamson
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Corky Siegel in Dixon Sept. 15

Staff Report DIXON, Ill. — Composer, pianist, harmonica virtuoso and singer/songwriter Corky Siegel and his Chamber Blues will perform at The
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