Wouldn't it be nice to go out to see a movie and not have to part with any of your hard-earned money? Well, starting April 7th for a limited time you can have this pleasure every Thursday night. That's when the Weird World of Wormwood Film Festival begins. It will run for 10 weeks at 7:30 PM at Acme Records, located at 3962 Broadway in Rockford next to the now defunct Cafe Patou.

Is the high price of new CD's and DVD's keeping you from getting the latest tunes and flicks? If the answer is "yes", then you should check out CD Source. They stock a wide variety of used (but guaranteed to play) CD's and DVD's for far less than new prices. They also have used vinyl to give you a reason to keep that old turntable around and used cassettes.

If you are a fan of Italian food, great wine and fine dining, then you'll want to say, "Grazie!" Grazie! Amici is an authentic Italian restaurant with a wine bar located in the Clock Tower Resort. Carla Coppotelli opened the establishment 2 ½ years ago, and it is a touch of class. In their own words it, "marries the atmosphere of eclectic and ethnic Italian nostalgia with a neo classic décor."

Whether you're looking for an inexpensive place to take your kids for an afternoon of fun, or a location for the next youngster's birthday party or other event, NickelWorld might just be the place for you. Even if you have no kids, but want a chance to spend the day playing arcade games without spending a fortune, you should check it out.

If you are familiar with the food at Hoffman House restaurant, then some of what you find at Firehouse Pub might remind you of that fine dining establishment. That's because since August 16th they have had something in common. That was the day that Bob Prosser, owner of Hoffman House, acquired Firehouse Pub. With it came a number of food choices and similar quality that have made Hoffman House a fine dining experience for years.

Basil Café owner Howard Silverstein started the restaurant 3 and a half years ago, and created an airy and inviting atmosphere to accompany the cuisine. That cuisine has an emphasis on Mediterranean food, while encompassing Greek, French and Italian influences. The food and atmosphere make the place a fine choice for a change of pace from the chain restaurants. It's perfect for a nice night out, a business lunch or just a get away with friends.