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11/26/2004
First Night 2005... It's Hot!
New Year's Eve is just around the corner. You want fun. You want excitement. You want to choose your entertainment and you don't want to mortgage your house to get it. So where do you go? First Night 2005 has just what you need. > More
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10/11/2004
Haunted Rockford
With Halloween upon us, many people turn to watching monster movies, and others tell ghost stories. Often times these stories are passed on from generation to generation. Whether there is truth to them is really not for us to guess, but rather we should enjoy the story. > More
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09/27/2004
Prime Time Revised
With new musicians and new set lists, this 17-year veteran of the Rockford music scene isn't the same band it was just a year ago. And its members think that's a good thing. > More
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09/24/2004
Major Market Comedy Acts Now in POPLAR GROVE!
Not many smaller markets, such as Poplar Grove are able to have national comedy shows like you would see in the major markets of Loa Angeles & New York. The Funny Business Agency is now bringing national comedy acts to Poplar Grove every Thursday at CHUBBY RAIN. > More
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09/22/2004
Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum - A Living Tribute To A Dying Age
Nestled adjacent to the grounds of the Poplar Grove Airport, the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum is built on 11.5 acres. The facility at present consists of four buildings built in 1938 or earlier. These are not reproductions, but actual buildings moved to the site then reassembled and renovated. Such attention to detail and authenticity shows off the loving care that the creators have for the memorabilia here, and that is one of the key attractions of the place. > More
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09/22/2004
New American Theater - The 33rd Season Has Something for Everyone
New American Theater starts the new season with a fresh outlook and a dynamic new artistic director, Tony Vezner. This season promises a mix of exciting drama, great adventure, fun comedy, and great music. > More
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09/22/2004
Leonardi's Charhouse - Upscale Dining For The Whole Family
Leonardi's Charhouse manager Randy Tallet says that the vision of owner Matt Ameti was to create a restaurant with a menu of high quality foods and an atmosphere that lets you feel at ease bringing your kids. With that in mind they have created an establishment with a classy décor and an eclectic menu, but all at competitive prices. The facility also boasts a roomy bar for those looking to go out for a few cocktails. > More
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07/27/2004
Alice Cooper holds court at Beloit Riverfest
School might be "out forever," but the Godfather of Goth is still definitely "in." Alice Cooper kicked off the first show of his American tour at Beloit Riverfest Friday, July 9th. In attendance were original hard rock fans and a whole new generation of faithful followers, clad in the Halloweenish black leather regalia that earned Cooper's theatrics world recognition nearly 40 years ago. Parents assembled onto Riverfest grounds with their kids, youths who had donned Alice Cooper apparel themselves. Their homage to previous tours is a sure sign that the rocker hasn't lost his magic touch. > More
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07/25/2004
The Passion of John Lamar - Studio 451
Studio 451° is the workshop of artist John Lamar. It is so much more, though. Speaking with Lamar one quickly learns that he is a very thoughtful and passionate man. This fire burns throughout his work. You can certainly take his compositions at face value, without knowing the thought and philosophies behind them. > More
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07/25/2004
Kiki B's - Chicago Neighborhood Dining Comes Home To Rockford
Kiki Benson had been wanting to expand her business, A Movable Feast for years. So, when the opportunity opened at Edgebrook Shopping Center, she jumped at the chance, both creating the new restaurant/bar Kiki B's and moving her existing establishment to that location. > More
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07/09/2004
Chubby Rain House of Tunes - A High-Tech Musical Venue in the Heart of Small Town Solitude
Are you tired of the same few clubs to see live bands or the drive to Chicago for more selection? Well, it might be a little bit of a drive (but certainly not as far as Chi-town, Madison or Milwaukee), but there is a new place to go. Chubby Rain House of Tunes is located in Poplar Grove, Illinois, near Belvidere. While you might have to make your way past some cornfields to get there, it's large dance floor and killer stage (not to mention solid entertainment) should be well worth the trip. > More
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07/09/2004
The Girl's Gone Wild - Odessa Barmore
Martina McBride's hit tune "When God-Fearin' Women Get The Blues" stands as a tribute to all those country gals who are "frying their last batch of gravy." It wasn't too long ago that mild-mannered library clerk Odessa Barmore also "got the blues." Although she hasn't sworn off cooking, working as a precinct committeeman, or her job at Rockford Public Library, this sweet petite has definitely gone a bit wild. > More
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06/20/2004
Historic Auto Attractions - Worth the Drive
Sometimes the most interesting places are hidden where you would least expect to find them. Nestled amongst a row of industrial buildings on Metric Drive in Roscoe, Illinois is just one such surprise. It is there you will find a non-descript building labeled "Historic Auto Attractions." > More
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06/03/2004
Spotlight on Bass - Dave Kaye
Hello again, bass fans. Didn't mean to dis' you like that, but I've been a bit busy. I'm now working as a publicist and have been traveling quite a bit. This is a special Spotlight for me, as Dave Kaye is the one who sparked my interest in bass players. > More
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Rockford Area Music Industry
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Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
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Rockford Area Arts Council
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