Arts & Entertainment
The Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, part of Rockford’s Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, was named Chamber Orchestra of the Year for 2011 by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.

There’s No Performance Like Live Performance


In today’s world of high-tech entertainment, sometimes it’s nice to sit back and experience a live performance. Meet a group of patrons who return year after year to hear our region’s fine music performances.

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Lovely original tin ceilings and wooden floors, in this 1854 building, mix comfortably with a changing array of artwork at The Next Picture Show.

The Next Picture Show, Dixon’s Evolving Masterpiece

Discover a nonprofit art gallery on a mission to celebrate art and music at every turn. Meet the dedicated volunteers who make this Dixon venue spin, and discover how it impacts the region.

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This year’s Silent Film Showcase is Harold Lloyd in The Kid Brother.

BIFF Red Carpet Extends to More Artists, Viewers

With more venues in more cities, this year’s Beloit International Film Festival is drawing crowds from around the world and our region. Discover what’s on the lineup this year.

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Murder, She Writes

Best-selling author and Rockford native Erica Spindler weaves yarns that thrill. Discover what she’s up to now, and how her hometown has influenced her work.

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See the musical stage version of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Jan. 13 at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center.

Events at a Glance: Arts & Entertainment Calendar

There’s so much to do in our neck of the Old Northwest Territory! Here are some fun events coming up this winter.

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Arts & Entertainment NEWS & EVENTS
RAM’s Rockford Midwestern Opens Soon

FROM ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM: ROCKFORD — The biennial Rockford Midwestern exhibit at Rockford Art Museum opens May 18. Here are some details on this year’s show. 2012 ROCKFORD MIDWESTERN |…
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RVC’s Starlight Theatre Opens in June

FROM ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE: ROCKFORD — Starlight Theatre’s 46th season will get under way on June 6, 2012 with the Starlight debut of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet…
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ArtScene Coming To Rockford

FROM ANDERSON JAPANESE GARDENS: ROCKFORD – ArtScene is coming this weekend, April 13-14. Admission is free, and event runs on Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 3-9 p.m. At…
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