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| Jan 13 thru Feb 8 | "Playing with fire." New American Theater | |
| Jan 14 thru Jan 18 | "Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition" | |
| Jan 16 | Rockford Dance Co and Rockford Art Museum present "The Mayor's Blue Print Arfts Project" | |
| Jan 17 | Rockford Symphony Orchestra's "A Night at the Opera" | |
| Jan 17 & 18 | Health & Fitness Fair at Machesney Park Mall | |
| Jan 24 thru Jan 31 | Rockford College presents; "Just Another One Night Stand with Bun E. Carlos and His Drum Collection" | |
| Jan 25 |
NFL Super Bowl 32 Denver Broncos 31 - - - Green Bay Packers 24 | |
| February 5 | Pantera with Special Guests Anthrax and Coal Chamber Metrocentre $22.50 in advance, $25.00 at the door reserved, general admission on the floor only. 815/968-5222 |
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| February 6th and Saturday Feb 7th |
Toughman and Woman Contest 8 p.m. Metrocentre $20 ringside reserved, $15 reserved 815/968-5222 | |
| Feb 7 | Rockford Entertainment League Inc. presents "Carousel" - Coronado Theatre | |
| Feb 7 | "Through the Grapevine" wine tasting event fundraiser for RVC | |
| Feb 8 | 5th Annual "Ski Down Cancer" hosted by Rockford Ski Rack and American Cancer Society | |
| Feb 11 thru 21 | RVC Studio Theatre presents "Three Women Embracing" | |
| Feb 12 | Lincoln's Birthday | |
| Feb 13 thru March 6 | Rockford College presents "Juried Student Exhibit" | |
| Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | |
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FEB 15, SUNDAY 2 p.m. |
ROCKFORD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLODIN EASTSIDE BOYS CLUB (815) 332 - 4988 1000 Mill Rd. SUNDAY FEB 15 NEAR THE CLOCKTOWER 2:00 PM GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE vs "JUMPING JIM" BRUNZELL SPECIAL REFEREE AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRE LARRY YOUNG MID AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SPYMASTER vs SCRAP IRON PIERCE PLUS 3 OTHER BIG MATCHES TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ANY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND METRO CENTER OUTLETS 968-5222 ALL TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE $12 AT DOOR | |
| Feb 16 | President's Day | |
| Feb 22 | Washington's Birthday | |
| Feb 25 | Ash Wednesday | |
| Feb 28 | "Rendezvous - - The Sky's the Limit!" Keith School's annual dinner/auction fund-raiser | |
| March 5-6-7 | Rockford College presents "Cabaret" | |
| March 7 | Cruise '98 sponsored by SwedishAmerican Health System | |
| March 14 | Art Auction at Temple Beth El | |
| March 17 | Spring elections | |
| March 17 | St.Patrick's Day | |
| March 27 thru April 24 | Rockford College Art Gallery presents "Space and Place" | |
| March 29 | Amy Johnson Classic, 10 mile and 5K | |
| March 29 thru May 2 | Encore! Book sale at Ida Public Library in Belvidere | |
| March 30 | David Copperfield Dreams and Nightmares MetroCentre $29.50 - $32.50 - $39.50 | |
| March 31 | Opening day, Major League Baseball | |
| April 1 thru 11 | RVC presents "Spiders Web" | |
| April 3 | Cantebury Books bus trip to Wrigley Field on opening day (Cubs vs. Montreal) | |
| April 4 & 5 |
www.comportone.com/rrvd Model Railroad Show & Sale at Harlem High School | |
| April 5 | Palm Sunday | |
| April 5 | Daylight - Saving time begins (set ahead one hour) | |
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April 6 An evening with Naomi Judd |
Wallingford Center at the Clock Tower Resort, 7801 E. State St $60 a ticket; table seating 10 people can be purchased for $600. for tickets and information call Diana Youngberg, 391-0100 Ext 412. Reservations deadline is march 31 Proceeds to the Verna T. Kinley Patient Assistance Fund for youth and families who need financial help for substance-abuse treatment at Rosecrance |
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| April 9 | Rockford Cubbies season opens (road) | |
| April 10 | Good Friday | |
| April 11 | Passover | |
| April 12 | Easter Sunday | |
| April 14 | Rockford Cubbies home opener | |
| April 16 |
RAMI awards Thursday April 16 - 7p.m. The Rockford Theater, 317 Park Avenue The 7th annual Rockford Area Music Industry awards Cost $5 | |
| April 19 |
Rumbelly's Birthday http://www.rockfordillinois.com | |
Tickets available for Downtown Pride Tour Rockford -- Advance tickets are available for the second annual Downtown Pride Tour of the River East neighborhood. Enjoy a rare view of the Forest City from atop the Faust Landmark's observation tower and the Rockford Register Star News Tower. Explore, inside and out, the following six landmark buildings; Midway Theater, 721 E. State St. Faust Landmark, 630 E. State St. Freeman Square, 910 Second Ave. News Tower 99 E. State St. Waterside Center, 124 N Water St. 317 Market Street Gallery and studios. Bring cameras, binoculars, walking shoes and friends for this historic adventure from noon to 4 p.m. April 19 Save $2 on advanced tickets sold at all HomeBanc and Hilander Grocery locations. Tickets, sold the day of the event at each tour site, will be $8; $6 for students or seniors. Children age 12 and younger admitted free. The tour also includes a visit to the "Taste of Downtown," a chance to sample free treats from area establishments and the "Children's Pride Art Walk," store - front window displays of grade - school artwork. The fund - raising event benefits River District projects. Participating sponsors are Everen Securities, Fran Kral Lincoln Mercury, Volvo, Homebanc, Rockford Central Area Corp, Rockford Furniture Mart, Rockford Register Star, WIFR - TV 23 and WNTA - 1330 am radio For more information or tickets, call 964-6221 |
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| April 19 | Rockford Entertainment League Presents "West Side Story," Coronado Theatre | |
| April 21, 22 |
Industrial Trade Show Metrocentre | |
| April 25 |
Foghat, Head East set for MetroCentre 8 p.m. Saturday,
April 25 Metrocentre $8 Classic rockers Foghat and Head East will play a local concert sponsored by WXRX (104.9 FM). Metrocentre 968-5222 | |
| April 26 | 14th annual OSF Heritage Run, 10K and 2 mile | |
| May 9 | Rockford Dance Company's annual dinner and benefit Street Dance | |
| May 10 | Mother's Day & Mother's Day Treat at Tinker Swiss Cottage | |
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7:30p.m. May 11 |
Postponed MetroCentre 815/968-5222 | |
| May 13 | Food-a-Rama at Temple Beth El | |
| May 16 | Armed Forces Day | |
| May 16 & 17 | 33rd Annual Belvidere - Little Hershey Swap Meet and car Show | |
| May 25 | Memorial Day -- observed | |
| May 31 | Rockford Register Star NIC-9 All Sports Banquet | |
| June 4th | The Fourth of June !!! | |
| June 6 |
Vault 51 & Broken Man @ Hardtimes | |
| June 11-12-13-14 | Sand Festival, South Beloit | |
| June 14 | Ice Cream Social at Tinker Swiss Cottage | |
| June 14 | Flag Day | |
| June 21 | Father's Day | |
| June 21 |
Yanni Live Tribute World Tour 1998 7:30p.m. MetroCentre Performing with his band & Symphony Orchestra in an all new spectacular concert 815/968-5222 | |
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8:00p.m. Thursday June 25 |
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band Chicago area World Music Theatre I-80 and Harlem Ave., South Suburban Tinley Park $26.25 $33.00 $48.75 312/559-1212 www.margaritaville.com Jimmy Buffett's, Margaritaville | |
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Friday, June 26 |
Pearl Jam Wisconsin Alpine Valley Music Theatre Highway D and Highway 120 in East Troy, Wis. $23 608/255-4646 | |
| June 26-27-28 | Wall-to-Wall Arts Festival in Belvidere | |
| June 27 |
Vault 51 & Broken Man @ Hardtimes | |
| June 27-28 | Civil War Days, Midway Village & Museum Center | |
Galesburg Railroad Days Train Show Saturday, June 27, 1998 Sunday, June 28, 1998 9am to 5pm Carl Sandburg College 2232 South Lake Storey Road Galesburg, Illinois *Swap Meet *Operating Layouts *Slide & Video Shows *Books *Hobby Supplies *Railroadiana Admission $3.00/Adults * Under 14 free For more information, contact: Harry Grossman, Carl Sandburg College, (309) 334-2518, ext. 5269 ( harryg@galesburg.net ) 100% Handicapped and Stroller Accessible *Plenty of FREE Parking http://www.simpson.edu/~rrdays Sponsored by The Carl Sandburge College Foundation ( not responsible for theft or accidents ) |
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| June 29 | Rockford Pro/Am golf tournament | |
| July 4 |
Independence Day / 4th of July Festival, Rockford Join us for CELEBRATION '98 4th of July | |
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7:30p.m. Sunday July 5 |
Metallica Opening acts: Days of The New and Jerry Cantrell Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica,IL $35 815/968-5222 | |
Location: Riverside Park, highways 51 and 81, Beloit,Wis Tickets: Call (800) 4 BELOIT Schedule: Foreigner --- Thursday, July 9 Smash Mouth --- Friday, July 10 Little Richard --- Saturday, July 11 Daryle Singletary --- Sunday, July 12 also Charlie Daniels Band --- Sunday, July 12 Advance tickets are $6 for adults; $1 for kids 6 to 12; four-day passes are $18 |
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| July 24 |
Jeff Foxworthy 8p.m. Metrocentre $24.50 (815) 968-5222 Metrocentre | |
| July 25 | Frogfest @ Shooters Bar & Grill... Next to Don Carter Lanes | |
| July 25 |
Vault 51 & Broken Man @ Gordo's Place | |
| July 31 thru Aug 2 | Festa Italiana | |
| August 8 | Mud Volleyball Tournament, (Kelly Meyer Park, Rockton, IL)
LUCY PARKS GRASS BAND ( LPGB broke up in January of 99 ) | |
| August 8 | State Street Mile (whatever that is!) | |
| Aug 8 & 9 | Wild West Days, Midway Village & Museum Center | |
| Aug 9 | Starving Artists Show | |
| Aug 11-12-13-14-15-16 |
Boone County Fair | |
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For Further Information Call: 1-800-238-3587 Tuesday is opening day, gates open at 4pm Free Admission Harness racing in the grandstand at 4pm -- Free Admission Midway Special - Pay one price 5pm to close Hungry For Fun? Get one Free ride ticket when you bring two cans of nonperishable food. Get two Free ride tickets and a Free ice cream cone certificate from McDonald's when you bring four cans - Limit two ride tickets per person All food will be donated to the Rockford Rescue Mission Season passes: Adult $15.00; children 12 and under $7.50 Exhibitors pass $7.00 (limit 2) Gate Admission: Adults $6.00; Children 12 and under $3.00 (under 3 years of age free) Daily Schedule Wednesday August 19 Thursday August 20 Friday August 21 Saturday August 22 Canival Opens at 10am Sunday August 23 Demolition Derby in the Grandstand at 1pm and 6pm - Free Admission. Pit Passes $15.00 (Must be 16 Years of age) BEER GARDEN evening enterainment |
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| Aug 22 | Black Family Reunion, Midway Village |
World Championship Wrestling Tickets $25, $20, $15 MetroCentre Sunday 8/23/98 7:00 PM 
NWO ( New World Order ) Wrestling
WCW ( World Championship Wrestling )
Metrocentre |
| Aug 24 | White Family Reunion, Midway Village | |
| August. 28, 29, 30 |
Cherry Valley Days www.valleydays.com | |
| Aug 28-29 | 2-Rivers Bluegrass Jam | |
Northern Illinois Horse Fest August 29 & 30 Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED FOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS HORSE FEST Horse Lovers are eagerly awaiting the Northern Illinois Horse Fest which will be held August 29 and 30 at The Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, Illinois. The event will feature exciting headliners including GaWaNi Pony Boy, who is an accomplished horseman and trainer and creator of Relationship TrainingTM. He is recognized throughout the country as the authority on Native American HorsemanshipTM and is considered an innovative educator in the field of Native American history. His much anticipated book, Horse, Follow Closely, published by Bow Tie Press, was released in March. Pony will conduct two programs each day. The first will be Native American HorsemanshipTM, an entertaining introduction to this nation's first great horsemen. As if they have stepped out of the pages of a history book, GaWaNi Pony Boy and his equine companion Kola appear in traditional northern plains regalia (circa 1830). His Relationship TrainingTM program, an informative "clinic style" presentation will focus on the foundation exercises every horse and rider should be able to perform prior to moving into any specific style or discipline. GaWaNi will help participants diagnose "cracks or misplaced blocks" in the horse's foundation and give practical techniques to fix underlying foundation problems. Pony will also conduct a 3-hour clinic--advanced sale tickets only. The novel, The Horse Whisperer was a runaway best seller and has been made into a movie by Robert Redford. Curt Pate, who, along with Buck Brannaman, were the film's technical advisors, will conduct colt starting and natural horsemanship demonstrations. The Fest's variety of events will appeal to serious horse people as well as horse lovers of all ages. Many more clinics and seminars are being finalized. There will be an open show sponsored by the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization, plus other breed shows, vendor exhibits, avenue of breeds, stallion and sale row and a parade of breeds. Entertainment for children and adults as well includes drill teams, pony rides, petting zoo, a Wild West Show, western musicians, and more. The fairgrounds are conveniently located just off I-90 east of Rockford and easily accessible from the Chicago, Madison and Milwaukee areas. This "horse friendly" facility features several outside and indoor arenas. There is also camper parking, however space is limited so reservations should be made early. If you would like information, contact Tower Show Productions at: (630) 469-4611 or (800) 946-4611 (outside Illinois). Website www.a-page.com/towershow-productions TOWER SHOW PRODUCTIONS 800 Roosevelt Road • Building B – Suite 414 • Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 469-4611 • FAX (630) 469-4811 • (800) 946-4611 (Outside IL) • E-mail: towersho@flash.net |
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| September 4-5-6 |
On The Waterfront '98
Cheap Trick on the Great Lawn Stage SUNDAY: September 6, 1998 Cheap Trick 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | |
| Sept 6 | NFL Opener | |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day | |
| Sept 11-12-13 | Belvidere Octoberfest ( Why is Octoberfest in September ? ? ? ) | |
| Sept 12-13 | RocVale Balloon Rally / Festival | |
| Sept 19 | Bethesda Alley Walk Festival | |
| Sept 19 - 20 | 50th Greenwich Village Art Fair | |
| Sept 21 | Rosh Hashanah | |
| Sept 26 |
Broken Man & Trance @ Hard Times | |
| Sept 26 - 27 | Autum Pioneer Festival | |
| Sept 30 | Yom Kippur | |
| October 2 - 3 | ArtScene '98 | |
| Oct 10 - 11 | Fall Diddley Crafts Fair, Boone County Fairgrounds | |
| Oct 12 | Columbus Day observed | |
| Oct 12 | (in Canada) = Thanksgiving Day | |
| Oct 17 |
What Barber Olson Center of Hope 50th anniversary celebration with actor Christopher Reeve as speaker When Oct 17; time to be announced. Where Clock Tower Resort Admission $125 per person the agency also is looking for companies and individuals to sponsor the actor's visit. Reservations For ticket information or to help sponsor the event, call Jacki Neil Boss at (815) 964-9275 |
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| Oct 25 | Daylight-Savings time ends, (set time BACK one hour) | |
| Oct 31 - Saturday | Halloween | |
| November 3 |
Election Day Don't forget vote... Tuesday, November 3... http://www.webwhiteblue.org | |
| Nov 7 & 8 |
Miniature Train Show Noon to 4p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 7 & 8 Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Gilford Road Admission: $5; -- Children $3; Call: 397-9112 | |
| Nov 8 | Veggie Run, 3K & 5K | |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day (Rememberance Day in Canada) | |
| Nov 16 | Crusader Clinic's 26th Anniversary Event | |
| Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | |
| Nov 27 |
Aerosmith Metrocentre http://www.aerosmith.com Tickets purchased for the canceled show will be honored | |
| Nov. 29th to Jan.1 | The 10th annual Holiday Festival of Lights Sinnissippi park The festival will feature about 75 lighted displays by local groups and businesses The displays will be open after the community Tree Lighting program, which begins at 3:30p.m. at the Sinnissippi Greenhouse with community musical groups performing. Santa Claus arrives at 4:30p.m. and he will light the 35-foot tree. Residents should bring letters to Santa for a "North Pole Express" mailbox and donations of canned goods for the West Side Soup Kitchen. |
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| Dec, 11 - 8p.m. | Alabama's A Country Christmas, Metrocentre $24.50 - $29.50 | |
| Dec 14 | Hanukkah | |
| Dec, 18 - 8p.m. |
KISSARMY.COM - Welcome Soldiers! Kiss with Econoline Crush, Metrocentre $35 & $50 |
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| December 19 |
Broken Man & Fortress @ Cody's Pub |
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| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | |
| Dec 31 |
Rockford First Night a.k.a. Rockford's Last Night (downtown Rockford) New Years Eve... Is it not on the very last night of the year? For buttons call the arts council (815) 963-6765 For event info, call the Rockford area Convention Bureau (815) 963-8111 For more info call Rockford Central Area Corporation (815) 987-8100 ext.123 (Downtown Development Group) | |
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| Jan. 1 |
Rockford's First Night ( takes place, NOWHERE. It all happened last night, you missed it. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 1-15 |
Christmass Tree Recycling Drive by Winnebago Rockford Clean and Beautiful | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 2 | Bo Bartlett, Heartland exhibit in Funderburg Gallery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 2 | First real snow fall -- The start of yet another season of "The snowball buy back program" Remember the football game 12/28/95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 11 |
Something new in Rockford is the "Fairview Family Restaurant" 3700 East State Street (Where Hardee's used to be) Open 7 days a week 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. FREE Breakfast Special Come in and get a FREE Breakfast Special Monday morning Jan 11, 1999, only Free Breakfast Special will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Just mention www.rockfordillinois.com Now owned by a long-time local family. Bashkim & Chuck & Lydia Seferi and their staff welcome you to enjoy a fine meal at a very reasonably-priced big menu. (carry-outs available) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 15 |
Opening reception for "Five Women-Five Ways" art exhibit at Womanspace's New Dimensions Gallery. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 15-16 | Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mendelssohn Club. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 15-17 |
28th annual RV Camping & Travel show Metrocentre |
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| Jan 16 |
An Opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, Emerson Auditorium, Mendelssohn Club. |
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| Jan 17 |
"Brigadoon" presented by the Rockford Entertainment League at the Coronado Theatre. |
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| Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 20-23 | 13 annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition at Sinnissippi Park. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 22 |
Young at Art's "fridays" Pitkin Studio featuring Rick Burns and Harlan Jefferson (music) |
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| Jan 26 | Rock Vally College Art Faculty Exhibition. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 29-30 |
US Hot Rod Monster Truck Jam Metrocentre $8.50 to $25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 30 |
45th annual Pink Ball "Sheer Platinum" Cliffbreakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 30 | Trinity Irish Dancers, Maddox theatre, Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 30 | Murder Mystery Dinner "A death in the Family" at Ramada Suites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan. 31 | Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra, Mendelssohn Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 31 |
NFL Super Bowl 33 Denver Broncos 34 - - - Atlanta 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 5 & 6 | Toughman & Toughwoman Contest Metrocentre $20 Ringside $15 Reserved | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 5 & 28 | New American Theater presents "Flyin" West on Second Stage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 6 |
The forest Glen Concert Series is proud to present "Altan" Saturday Feb 6, 7:30p.m. at Midway Theatre Considered to be Irelands best traditional band For tickets call Metrocentre (815)968-5222 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 6 | Heart Art 99 in Clark Arts Center, Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 6-7 | Rock Valley Cat Club Winter Cat Show at Forest Hills Lodge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 7 | Coin Show at Hoffman House at the Holiday Inn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 7-15 |
Friends of the Library Books Sale at Cherry Valley District Library | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 8 |
Harlem Globetrotters Metrocentre $8 to $70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 10-20 | "The Royal Hunt of the Sun," Rock Valley College Studio Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb. 12 & 13 & 14 |
"Worlds Toughest Rodeo" Feb. 12 & 13 @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday Feb. 14 @ 2 p.m. Metrocentre $6-$18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 12 | Lincoln's Birthday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 12 |
"And Everything Nice" Solo Series: Josh Garber, Exhibition Opens, Rockford Art Museum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 12- March 7 | Faculty Exhibit, Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb. 13 |
Carrot Top,
The Psychedelic Circus Tour Saturday Feb. 13 -- 8 p.m. Coronado Theatre $17.50 & $22.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 13 |
Carnevale (Italian Mardi Gras), gala dinner and dance at Cliffbreakers by Italian Community and La Vita Italiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 13 |
A Musical Valentine, Young Musicians Series, Emerson Auditorum, Mendelssohn Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 13 |
Rockford Symphony Orchestra concert "Two Pairs, All Aces" at midway theater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 13-14 |
Rockford Chariot's Spring Fling Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at Kennedy School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 15 | President's Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 16 |
Rockford Community Concert Association presents Rajko Song and Dance Ensemble from Hungary at the Coronado Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 16- March 14 |
New American Theatre presents "The Importance of Being Earnest" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 17 | Ash Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb. 19, 20, 21 | 28th annual Boating, Vacation & fishing show Fri, Feb 19, 4p.m.-10p.m. Sat, Feb 20, 10a.m.-9p.m. Sun, Feb 21, 11a.m.-6p.m. Metrocentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 19 | La Petite Soiree, An Evening of Salon Music, Mendelssohn Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 20 | Rock Valley College High School Jazz Festival | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 21 |
Rockford Symphony Orchestra's Kinder Konzert "Green Eggs and Ham" at Midway Theater with Rockford Dance Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 22 | Washington's Birthday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 22 | Patriots Gateway Center grand opening and recognition dinner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 24 - March 24 | Juried High School Art Competition at Rock Valley College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 25 | Rock Valley College Music Consortium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 25 - 28 |
Grand opening of the Robert H. Solem wing and Paleo Festival at Burpee Museum of Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 26 - April 23 | Judy Chicago, "Thinking About Trees", Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 26, 27, 28 | 20th annual Home Show Fri, Feb 26, 5p.m.-10p.m. Sat, Feb 27, 10a.m.-8p.m. Sun, Feb 28, 11a.m.-6p.m. Metrocentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 27 |
Through the Grapevine wine-tasting fund raiser for Rock Valley College at Giovanni's restaurant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb. 28 |
Larry Young and friends Charities presents its second annual professional wrestling show to benefit Northwest Illinois Special Olympics and the Rockford Boys and Girls clubs. This years headliners are the Bushwhackers, Butch and Luke will bring their show to Rockford at 7p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 in the new Patriot Gateway Center, Fifth Avenue and Fifth Street. Last years headliners were Greg "The Hammer" Valentine & "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. Adrian Lynch Larry Young and Friends Charities
Tickets go on sale Jan. 10 at the Patriot Center the Boys and Girls Clubs or by calling 547-1012 $10 in adv $15 at the door maps.yahoo.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 4 - 7 | "Woman in the Case" Maddox Theater, Rockford College. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 6 |
Diamond Rio & Martina McBride 8 p.m. Saturday March, 6 Metrocentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 6 |
Beauty & The Beast 1:00 p.m. Saturday March, 6 Coranado Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 6 | Swedish Americans's Cruise 99 at Giovanni's Restaurant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 6 | Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band, Jewish Folk Music, Tebala Shrine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 11 |
Gladys Knight The Temptations 7:30 p.m. Thursday March, 11 Metrocentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 13 |
Rockford Community Concert Association presents Jan Gottlieb Jiracek, pianist from Germany at the Coronado Theater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 13 |
American Business Women's Association's "Rainbows and Raindrops" Luncheon and Style Show at Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 14 | A Celtic Spring at Klehms Arboretum and botanic Garden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 19 |
St. Joseph Altar Celebration at Graham-Ginestra House by Italian Community and La Vita italiana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 19 - 21 | 13th Annual Spring Folk, Craft and Art Metro Expo, MetroCentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 19 - 21 | Home Builders/Remodeling Expo in Indoor Sports Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 20 |
Rockford Symphony Orchestra's classic concert "Flights of Fancy" at Midway Theater | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 20 - 21 | Egg Artists Show and Sale at Midway Village and Museum Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 21 |
Rock Valley College fund-raiser for Coronado theatre featuring Olde Towne Band, silent films, vaudeville | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 21 |
Rockford Dance Company's annual Street Dance at Lamere's at the Rockford Airport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 22-27 | Uncommon Lives festival of women artists sponsored by Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 23 |
Rockford Symphony Orchestra's Youth Concert "Barber of Seville" at Coronado Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 23 | Mayor's Hunger Luncheon at the MetroCentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 23 - April 18 | New American Theater presents "The Miracle Worker" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 24 | Meet the Eroica Trio Mendelssohn Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 26 |
Collin Raye 8 p.m. Friday March, 26 Coronado Theatre 214 N. Main St. $24.50 -&- $29.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 26 |
Judy Chicago, "Thinking About Trees" lecture and gallery reception, Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27 | Breakfast with the Easter bunny at Discovery Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27 | Collector's Day at Burpee Museum of Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 28 | Palm Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 28 |
Exhibition opens 57th Young Artist/17th young Art Show, Rockford Art Museum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31 - April 10 | "The Mousetrap" at Rock Valley College Studio Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Passover & April fools day, now go play a joke on someone but only for today. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 2 | Good Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 4 | Easter Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 4 | Daylight - Saving time begins (set ahead one hour) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 5 - May 3 | Rock Valley College Juried Student Art Exhibit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 7 |
Rod Stewart Canceled show http://www.wbr.com/rodstewart/index.html http://www.rodstewartlive.com 8 p.m. Wednesday April, 7 Metrocentre $37.75 --- & --- $55.25 On-sale Jan 23 @ 11a.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 8 | High School Showcase, Young Musician Series, Mendelssohn Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rockford Dance Company performs "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a ballet at Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 9 - May 2 | New American Theatre presents "All in the Timing" on second stage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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www.comportone.com/rrvd Model Railroad Show & Sale at Harlem High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 10 | Rockford Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert "Piano Pops" at Midway Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday April 11 - 1999 10am -to- 5pm Building Tour Sites
Sanctuary Tour New to the tour this year, visit some of Rockford's oldest and most spectacular Churches. All within the downtown area. Ours vary because of services so check on the time before you go.
Other Activities Taste of Downtown Free samples of signature food items at participating area establishments where you see Downtown Pride Signs! Children's Pride Art Walk Look around downtown for Storefront Artwork displays from public grade schools. Catch a ride with RMTD Look for the RMTD/Pearson Plumbing bus to take tour participants from site to site. Adults $10 Students & Senios $8 Children 12 and under FREE Save $2 when you perchase your tickets before April 8th Tickets available at all Hilander locations, the MetroCenter or the day of the event at any site on the tour. Bring your camera, binoculars, walking shoes & friends for this tour. Enjoy exclusive views "inside and out" of downtown development and renovation. Explore backstage at the New American Theater Center and the MetroCenter. See behind the scenes of retail business. Be fascinated by unique family and apartment living spaces. Look over Rockford from atop the Faust. All sites on this tour include flights of stairs except the MetroCenter which is handicap accessible.
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| April 11 | Mendelssohn Chorale in Concert, First Presbyterian Church | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 13 - 14 | Rockford Industrial Trade Show, MetroCentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 17 | American Heart Association Walk sponsored by OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 18 | Rockford Community Concert Association presents Debbie Gravitte & Michael Maguire "Direct From Broadway" at the Coronado Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 21 | Secretaries Day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 21 | Kaleidoscope, with Coming of Age Performers, at Midway Theater, benefits Cornerstone Resources | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RAMI awards Thursday April 22 - 7p.m. @ The Metrocentre The 8th annual Rockford Area Music Industry awards will be broadcast on Insight Communication's Cable Channel 22 & Rebuilt Channel 17 on Thursday. April, 29 at 6 p.m. Get your VCR ready They should add a new category to the list for awards maybe web page design, or something like that... Been thinking of this for a few years now... The cost was $2 for general seating You can't beat that for some of the best music around... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 22 | Earth Day --- That means a party with lots of trash left behind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 23 | Botanica Luncheon fundraiser for Northern Illinois Botanical Society at Giovannis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 23 - 25 | Gem and Mineral Craft Show at Colonial Village Mall | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 24 |
Womanspace's annual Spring Benefit Luncheon at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 25 | Rockford Park Districts Heritage Run for kids, downtown Rockford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 28 | Caritas 13 Luncheon and Fashion Show at Cliffbreakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"A, My name is Alice," at Rockford College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1 | Bach Chamber Choir spring concert, St James Catolic Church | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 1 |
Rockford Area Literary Council's 10th annual "100 men Who Cook" at the MetroCentre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| May 27 |
Community Photography Contest May 27 Riverfront Museum Park, 711 N Main St Call 395-1436, 399-5881, or 399-2584 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All are offered at the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell free of
charge. Music in the Park 1999 Season Schedule Free performances - 7:30 p.m. Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Tuesday, June 8
Rockford's ambassadors, the award-winning Phantom Regiment, always give a heart-stirring performance. Thursday, June 10
Richard Litterst, Conductor Tuesday, June 15
Roger Ellis, Conductor. Featuring Lynn Hansel, Soprano. Thursday, June 17
Richard Litterst, Conductor. Featuring Marsha Lichtenberg. Tuesday, June 22
Roger Ellis, Conductor. Featuring Dan Craig, Vocalist. Thursday, June 24
Richard Litterst, Conductor. Featuring Molly Doolittle, Flutist. Tuesday, June 29
Martin McDaniel, Conductor. Patriotic Concert, featuring Jodi Beach, Soprano. Thursday, July 1
This groups' smooth style, with traditional and contemporary jazz selections, appeals to all ages. Tuesday, July 6
Martin McDaniel, Conductor. Featuring Lisa Jackson Nemeth, Soprano. Thursday, July 8
Richard Litterst, Conductor. Featuring George Litterst, Pianist. Tuesday, July 13
Mark Rose, Conductor. Featuring Bill Shold and Denise Lundine, Vocalists. Thursday, July 15
Noted drummer Johnie Faren is accompanied by an exciting jazz ensemble. Tuesday, July 20
Mark Rose, Conductor. Featuring Diana Fry, Soprano. Thursday, July 22
Boardway show tunes, country, big band hits and family style comedy, with a group of local favorites. Tuesday, July 27
A special matinee presentation of this energetic ensemble of 60 young people, who are crowd-pleasers. General admission seating; doors open 12:00 noon. Bus groups welcome. Tuesday, July 27
Young performers with All-American style, including Broadway, patriotic, and pop tunes. Shuttle bus service from the Greenhouse parking lots starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29
This engaging vocalist presents a lively and eclectic evening of Broadway favorites. Tuesday, Aug. 3
Performing hits from Duke Ellington to Sinatra, this big band will have every toe tapping. Thursday, Aug. 5
SSG Bob Burns, Commander. This concert band from Springfield reflects the pride of the Illinois Army National Guard. Tuesday, Aug. 10
A well-known area guitarist, Dan Voll's ensemble performs a variety of jazz with personal flair. Thursday, Aug. 12
An upbeat evening of song and dance, spanning the 50s to the 80s, with this lively 10-member ensemble. Sunday, Aug. 15
Brasses and woodwinds combine to perform the finest chamber music of the 16th through 20th centuries. Charlotte's Web at the Music Shell 1999 Season Schedule Free performances - 7:30 p.m. Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Saturday, July 17
The best of Caribbean music – Reggae, Ska, Calypso, Mento, and Soca – comes to Sinnissippi Park, with exotic instruments, colorful costumes, vibrant dances and wonderful stories. Saturday, July 31
Whether playing the piano and interpreting an Edith Piaf or Cole Porter melody or rockin' out on guitar with one of her many originals, Susan has enormous talent and extraordinary musicianship. Saturday, Aug.14
When Randy Sabien picks up his violin, get ready. His rhythmic, bluesy sound melded together with swing jazz will have you bobbing your head, tapping your toes and dancing right out of your chair. Imagination Station 1999 Season Schedule Free performances - 1:30 p.m. Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Magic Mike
“Magic Mike” «Wednesday, June 9 Dave Rudolf
«Wednesday, June 16 Mark Hayward
«Wednesday, June 23 The Dinner Dogs
«Wednesday, June 30 Truly Remarkable Loon
«Wednesday, July 7 Child’s Play Touring Theatre
«Wednesday, July 14 Mr. Steve
«Wednesday, July 21 Cheney & Mills
«Wednesday, July 28 Kenny Ahern
«Wednesday, Aug. 4 We would like to thank the Rockford Park District for e-mailing us the above information |
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WXRX 4th of July Party 3:00 pm -to- 11:00 pm Davis Park $3.00 http://pages.prodigy.com/ 1999/4ofjuly.htm |
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12pm - 1pm --- Slick Nickel 2pm - 2:30pm --- Thunder Heart 4:30pm - 6pm --- Sure Shot 7pm --- Kalii Sue Palmer 8pm --- Randy Travis Sunday, July 4, 1999 Marinelli Field $22.50 $50.00 (VIP) $12.50 (children 14 and under) Seating, general admission (first come first serve) gates open at noon (rain or shine) Bring The family for a day of live music, food and entertainment. See the fabulous Rockford fireworks from Marinelli Field. Catch the free wrex-tv shuttle bus from the Shopko parking lot located at 5880 E. State St. beginning at 11am Tickets on sale now at the marinelli box office or charge by phone Call (815) 962-2827 Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. NO bottles, cans or coolers allowed. |
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| July 10 |
@ The Red Coach 9300 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 1/4 mile north of the mall on service road (frontage road) 9 p.m. to close --- no cover |
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Davis Park July 17, 1999 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Metrocentre |
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| July 17 |
3rd Annual Frog Fest to benefit MDA July 17 - 3p.m. to 10p.m. Shooters - Don Carters Lanes 4007 E. State $5 Bands, Frog Legs, Beer Live remote from WXRX |
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| July 19 6:30 PM |
WCW
Monday Night Nitro Live on TNT
With --- I.C.P. & Dennis Rodman July 19 - 6:30 PM Metrocentre $18 & $25 WCW ( World Championship Wrestling ) extra wrestling links |
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3 on 3 basketball Entry Deadline July 2 ( Postmarked ) www.macker.com Also Sunday, July 25, the 9th Annual "Great Rock River Duck Race" www.macker.com/rockfordil/index.htm Great American Duck Races Fund Raising 1999 Race Roster www.duckrace.com |
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Mike Williamson's "Songs Of The Century" show AUGUST 4
"Songs Of The Century" musical show will play the Hoffman House on Wednesday, August 4 for a luncheon/matinee performance. Lunch is at noon followed by the show and the full luncheon includes a main entree of prime rib. Cost is $32.95 per person and includes meal, tax, tip and show. Reservations only from Mike Williamson at 815-229-6852. The show is an upbeat revue of great music of the century starring Patte Armato Lund, Robb Edwards, Valerie Campbell, Larry Higgs, Mike McIntyre, Bob DeVita and Mike Williamson. Mike Williamson |
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| August 6 |
Def Leppard August 6 --- 8 PM - 11:30 PM Davis Park --- General Admission $25 metrocentre.com |
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| August 17 |
Magic & Mindreading as you Dine Uptown Saloon -- Mundelein, Il FREE Nino the Magician 815/344-5791 |
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| August 17 - 22 |
Winnebago County Fair
August 17 - 22 Winnebago County FairGrounds in Pecatonica, IL
Fairground locations Fair Schedule $6.00 for Adults, $3.50 for Children - Various Special Admission Prices The Winnebago County Fair and 4-H Show will feature a full line-up of events including "Blackhawk" on Friday night and "Kenny Chesney " with special guests "the Kinley's" for more information contact the Fair Office @ (815)239-1641 |
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| August 22, 1999 | Railroad Handcar Races August 22, 1999 Petersen Park, McHenry, IL Free admission Fair and old fashioned handcar races - 9am - 3pm - open to public, call 847-623-6155 for info or e-mail FTCHandcarRaces@msn.com |
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| August 28, 1999 |
Cheap Trick
25th Anniversary Homecoming Concert. August 28 --- 8 p.m. Davis Park General - $16.00 Metrocentre.com 815-968-5222 |
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On The Waterfront ( O.T.W. ) September 2, 3, 4, 5 www.onthewaterfront.com |
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| September 18 |
Saturday Sept. 18 @ Finnegans Cottage ( formerly "Cordos" ) 4832 N. Second Loves Park, Il 9:30 p.m. to close NO Cover |
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| September 24 |
opening for Diamond Dog 9p.m. Friday September 24th @ "O' Neils" Backroom ( Formerly "Hard Times Bar" ) 4846 E. State St. Rockford, Il |
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| September 29 | Elton John September 29 --- 7:30 PM MetroCentre $ 59.50 / 49.50 There is a six ticket limit per customer. |
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Halloween pictures 10/20/99 
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| November 6-7 |
Nov 6-7 1999 Railroad Days and Special Meeting Midway Village & Museum - 6799 Guilford Rd 815-397-9112 
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| November 12 |
CRITICS' CHOICE DINNER Giovanni's restarurant 610 N. Bell School Road, 398-6411 $60.00 per person Featuring Dr.Wil Miller, benefit American Lung Association of Illinois e-mail rkfdlungusa@hughestech.net |
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Christmas 99 A few Christmas time links www.rockfordparks.org Park District http://pages.prodigy.net/duanenichols/festivalof/Lights.htm Holiday Festival of Lights ice sculptors rockford, illinois hilander foods Jan. 24, 1999 1999 Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition
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| December 3 |
Holiday Jubilee Christmas variety show 12/3 evening DINNER and SHOW Tebala Temple-Rockford, IL $38.95 (group and corporate rates are available) e-mail MWillia142@aol.com Hoffman House prime rib dinner followed by the exciting Mike Williamson Show! Web Site |
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Jan. 26-29th www.rockfordparks.org / 2000 Snow Sculpting |
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With Special Guest Fortress 9p.m. Sat Jan. 29th @ The Red Coach 9300 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 1/2 mile north of the mall |
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NFL Super Bowl 34 Rams Defeat Titans 23 to 16 | |
| March, 11 | St. Patrick's Day Parade 2 p.m. Downtown Call: 874-1608
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March 31 is the last day to purchase city stickers. Call 987-5516 Stickers must be displayed by April 1. Cost of vehicle stickers |
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With Special Guest Fortress 9p.m. Sat Mar. 18 @ The Red Coach 9300 N. 2nd St. Machesney Park, IL 1/2 mile north of the mall |
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Show Starts @ 9p.m. For and Acoustic Show @ 9p.m. WXRX 104.9 @ 7p.m. @ LT's 1011 S. Alpine & other special guests Show Starts @ 9p.m. @ 1st Floor Bar & Grill 301 South Van Buren Freeport, IL |
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| March, 28 | Mayor's Hunger Lunchen 11:30 a.m. Metrocentre | |
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Pro Wrestling International @ Boylan High School It was good to have it back.
For Info Call (708) 867-7672 Watch P.W.I. / U.W.A. Wrestling Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. On A.C.T.V. AURORA, IL Channel 6 |
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| April, 11 & 12 11 a.m. |
Rockford Industrial Trade Show, MetroCentre | |
| April, 16 | Earth Day Celebration 1 - 4 p.m. Aldeen Park | |
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WCW - Monday Night Nitro MetroCentre, 6:30 p.m. On TNT live from the Rockford MetroCentre. Ticket's go on sale Saturday, March 25 at 11:00 AM. $18.00, $25.00, $35.00 WCW ( World Championship Wrestling ) extra wrestling links |
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Weird Al Yankovic MetroCentre, 7:30 p.m. "Weird Al" Yankovic brings his "Running With Scissors" Tour back to Rockford Tickets on sale NOW |
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April, 29, 30 www.cfamidwest.org Here you will find the Midwest Region Newsletter, information on cat shows, Breeders directory, feline health issues and pending legislation that effects breeders in the Midwest Region. |
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RAMI's - Rockford Area Music Awards MetroCentre, 7:00 p.m. Awards for local area music achievements |
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| May, 13 7 p.m. |
Rockford Area Literacy Council. 7 p.m. 100 men who cook. Metrocentre |
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| Fri - Sat May, 19 & 20 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Event open to all Friday, May 19, 2000 60th Anniversary party at East High School 2929 Charles St. Rockford, IL Open to the public all day long. 4:30 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.: Pre-party on lawn with a food tent live music and games. 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. : Party in the gym with a musical history of East, a recognition of graduates, East High School birthday cake and a sock hop. See Decade rooms with era-specific memorabilia. No rain date; if rain, party inside. for more info call: 815/ 720-4852 Web site: East High 60th Birthday |
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Radio Control Combat Flying E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit the web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ There is no charge for spectators to these events! May 5-21-00 Combat Contest (Open & Scale Classes). Radio Control Combat Flying, Fun and Excitement for all to watch! Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ June airplane 6-11-00 Quickie -500 Pylon Race (AMA 428). Watch as these racing aircraft speed down the flight line and around the pylons! Fast Flying Excitement for All! Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ 6-25-00 Combat Contest (Open & Scale Classes). Radio Control Combat Flying, Fun and Excitement for all to watch! Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ July 7-30-00 Quickie -500 Pylon Race (AMA 424). Watch as these racing aircraft speed down the flight line and around the pylons! Fast Flying Excitement for All! Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ August 8-13-00 IMAA Big Bird Fly-in. Come see these very Large and Beautiful Radio Controlled Aircraft fly-in from all over the Midwest. Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ 8-19-00 J-3 Cub Fly-in. Come see these models of the Classic J-3 Cub fly-in for a day of painting the sky Cub Yellow! Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ 8-27-00 Annual Rock Valley R/C Club Air Show! A must see event! Aircraft of all sizes and shapes with many of the top area pilots behind the controls. Flying starts at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ September 9-16/17-00 Two-Day Quickie - 500 Pylon Race (AMA 428). Watch as these racing aircraft speed down the flight line and around the pylons! Fast Flying Excitement for All! Flying starts each day at 10 a.m. at the Rockford Park Districts Harrison Road Flying Field. For more information send E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit The Rock Valley Flyers web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ E-mail to awhitmire@worldnet.att.net or visit the web site http://home.att.net/~awhitmire/ |
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| May, 29 | Memorial Day | |
| June, 1 | Graduation, Mertocentre, - East High 10 a.m. - Auburn High 2 p.m. | |
| June, 2 | Graduation, Mertocentre, - Jefferson High 10 a.m. -
Guilford High 2 p.m. Last day of School, District 205 |
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| June, 4 | Ethnic Music Festival, Ethnic Heritage Museum 1129 S. Main. Call: 962-7402 | |
| June, 10 | Northern Illinois Writer's Confrence, Rockford Public Library Call: 965-6731 | |
| June, 13 | Sinnissippi Park Music In The Park Concert Series begins, Music Shell, 1401 N. Second St. Call: 987-8800 | |
| June, 16 & 17 | Greater Rockford Blues Fest, Davis Park. Call: 987-8800 | |
| June, 18 | Father's Day | |
| June, 18 | Music in the Garden Klehm Arboretum. Call: 965-8146 | |
| July, 4 | Independence Day, Downtown Parade, later on, fireworks, watch them from where you can but listen to WXRX 104.9 FM Call: 965-0768 Constitution of the State of Illinois 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th Firework Safety |
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| July, 14 & 15 | Fiesta Hispana, Davis Park | |
| July, 15 | Scottish Highland Games, Davis Park | |
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Kelly Meyers Park Roscoe, Illinois Saturday, August 5, 2000 MUD VOLLEYBALL http://www.efncil.org/mud.html Music Gladstonebag / Gladstonebag --- tour dates |
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| August, 4 5 p.m. - midnight |
Festa Italiana, Boylan High School | |
| August, 5 12 p.m. - midnight |
Festa Italiana, Boylan High School | |
| August, 6 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Festa Italiana, Boylan High School | |
| August, 20 | Polish Fest, St. Stanislaus Church. Call: 965-8146 | |
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Last day for filing petitions for referenda for the submission of questions of public policy Call: 987-5750 |
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On The Waterfront ( O.T.W. ) www.onthewaterfront.com |
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KISS w/ Special Guests: Ted Nugent and Skid Row Metrocentre eRock's Music Links to Rock-n-Roll Legends |
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Flu Shot & Pneumonia Clinics now thru the first week of December Call: 962-5092 for locations |
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Columbus Day -- Yam Kippur Anniversary of Coronado theatre Opening 1927 |
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Last day to register to vote for the November General Election. November, 7 - General Election |
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City of Rockford Tick or Treat 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Halloween info |
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Holiday Folk, Craft, & Art Metro Expo November 3, 4, & 5, 2000 Rockford Metro Centre $3.50, under 12 free 300 artists and craftsmen from 10 states |
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Senior Holiday Luncheon for low income seniors. St. Patric's Church Call: 987-5685 |
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World Championship Wrestling Tickets $35, $25, $18 MetroCentre Monday, Nov/27/00 6:30 PM WCW ( World Championship Wrestling ) Metrocentre pictures from last time / extra wrestling links |
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH May 15 through May 16 |
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Great American Duck Race June 23, 2001 Great American Duck Race |
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Saturday, July 14, 2001 10-2 Toys R Us Parking Lot, Rockford, Illinois Free Children ride bikes through different courses and when completing it safely, end up with a "drivers license". This event sponsored by State Farm Insurance, Senators Syverson and Burzynski and Toys R Us. Call Michelle at State Farm for more details. |
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Festa Italiana http://gorockford.com/Events/EventsInfo.cfm?Month=8 Event Name Festa Italiana Organization Columbus Day Committee Start Date 8/3/2001 End Date 8/5/2001 Days Times Fri 5-11pm, Sat Noon-11pm, Sun Noon-10pm Location Boylan High School 4000 St Francis Dr Rockford,IL 61103 Phone 815.399.7657 Cost $3, children under 12 free Handicapped Accessibility Yes Description Celebrate the region's Italian heritage with entertainment, music, folk dancers, food, carnival rides, children's crafts, bocce tournaments, drawings, cultural displays and more. Barry's Trucker's http://www.talentassoc.com/bt.htm http://www.barrystruckers.com August 3, 2001 - Italian Fest - Rockford, IL 8:30PM Boylan Catholic High School ---- 4000 St. Francis Rd http://www.boylan.org maps.yahoo.com Local motel and address http://www.travelnow.com www.rockfordillinois.com/motels.htm |
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Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois Kelly Meyers Park Roscoe, Illinois Saturday, August 11, 2001 19th Annual Roscoe Mud Volleyball Tournament |
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Sept. 15, 2001 St. Peter's Cathedral & Churchill Grove Free admission call Sandi at 963-6838 after 5 pm |
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Miniature Train Show Midway Village & Museum Center, 6799 Gilford Road | |
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WWF - Smackdown Tuesday, Feb 19, 2002 MetroCentre $40.00 - $30.00 - $20.00 extra wrestling links Note for future wrestling events. Don't bring a digital still photo camera, a regular still photo camera is ok (maybe) but you should call the metro to make sure. | ||
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23rd Annual Rockford Home Show March. 1- 3 |
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$20 "RENT" Tickets!! Twenty-eight premium seats in the orchestra section will be made available by lottery only for $20.00 per ticket for the performance of Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, at the Coronado Theatre. The $20 tickets go on sale at the Coronado Theatre box office, on the day of performance only, two hours prior to the show and are available to anyone, cash only, with a limit of two tickets per person. "In keeping with the spirit of the show and the vision of Jonathan Larson (the show's creator), we are happy to be able to offer prime seats to people who otherwise would not be able to purchase them," explained original Rent producer Kevin McCollum. "Jonathan was himself a struggling artist and his dream was to create a universal piece of musical theatre that's available to everyone." The tradition of the $20 tickets was started in New York when the show moved to Broadway after a sold-out run in a small downtown theatre. The producers of the show are committed to continuing the tradition of offering orchestra seats for $20 in each city the show will play. Rent makes its Rockford premiere at the Coronado Theatre on February 27, 2002, 7:30 PM. The $20 tickets are available by lottery only and only through the Coronado Theatre box office. Lunasa the hottest Irish band to come from Ireland and onto American shores plays the Coronado Theatre Saturday, March 9,2002 7:30 p.m. And don't miss the Championship dances from the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. Advance Reserved Seating/Tickets: Adults, $17 Children, Students, Seniors (65 & +), $12 - and can be purchased at the Coronado Box office the MetroCentre Box office all Centre Events outlets online at centreevents.com, The Tin Whistle or by calling 815-968-5222. Tickets purchased at the door, add $3. Net proceeds go to support Rock River Valley Girl Scouts. MARRIOT COURTYARD IS OFFERING A LIMITED AMOUNT OF ROOMS AT HALF THE RACK RATE (cost being $56) TO ANY LUNASA PATRONS COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN. JUST CALL 815-397-6222 AND MENTION LUNASA. |
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March 9, 2002 One of the World’s Best Irish bands is coming to Rockford One of the best and most exciting traditional Irish bands in the world is coming to the beautifully restored historic Coronado Theatre in Rockford, Saturday night, March 9th, at 7:30, as part of the Forest Glen Concert Series: Lúnasa ! Praised by critics around the world; loved by people of all ages. The concert will feature championship Irish stepdancers. If you liked Riverdance, you’ll love this concert. Net proceeds are being donated to Rock River Valley Girl Scouts. For reserved seating, call 815-968-5222 or visit Centre Events ticket outlets, Coronado or MetroCentre box offices or online at www.centreevents.com or visit The Tin Whistle, 1414 N. Main St., Rockford. |
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Benefit dinner for March 11, 2002. For more information contact: Patrick West at 815.395.8262 The Northern Illinois Region of the American Cancer Society announces the scheduling of a benefit dinner for March 11, 2002. The event will be held at the Basil Cafe beginning at 5:00 P.M. until closing at 9:00 P.M. On that evening, the American Cancer Society will receive 50% of the revenue generated by the restaurant. In making the announcement for the American Cancer Society, Regional Director Karen Hovsepian stated, "It's no secret that these are not exactly easy times for volunteer and charitable organizations. More than ever, the generosity of the Basil Cafe is greatly appreciated. I hope that the community will look to support the fight against cancer through attendance at the March 11th event." Located on Riverside Boulevard between Mulford and Perryville, the Basil Cafe is styled as a Mediterranean Bistro and designed to provide a friendly, open and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant has made a commitment to serving the freshest and finest ingredients. Menu items include pasta, seafood, prime beef and veal, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas and desserts. Reservations for the March 11th event can be made by calling the American Cancer Society at 1.800.892.9296 or the Basil Cafe at 815.637.9590. |
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March 16, 2002 The Parade starts at 3:00 p.m. |
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Miniature model railroad train show March 23 & 24, 2002 Jeferson High School 4145 Samuelson Rd. |
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Keep The Rockford Lightning In Rockford! Get on the Ball -- Basketball that is!!! Order 2002-2003 Rockford Lightning Season Tickets by April 15th, 2002 to guarantee the Lightning's future in Rockford! The Lightning's mission is 1,000 new season ticket holders in order to keep the team in town! Season tickets holders will see 24 games of what many NBA scouts call the best minor league basketball in North America! And all this excitement starts at just $144!! A $50 per ticket deposit is required by April 15th. So please support our local professional sports and purchase your season tickets today! Call 815/874-4232 to order! www.centreevents.com |
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The 11th Annual RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) Award Ceremony will take place at the MetroCentre. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $5. This award ceremony features local celebrity presenters and entertainment by past RAMI Award winning musicians. Location: MetroCentre Date: Apr 18, 2002 Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 PM Notes: Featured performers for this year's ceremony include: City of Rockford Pipe Band, Jerusalem Baptist Young Adult Choir, Combo Loco, Ernie "Sugar Lips" Brown, Thunderheart, Missing Links, Heavils w/Magnum Opis and Hedder. The Rockford Area Music Industry Award Ceremony is held every spring to raise money for the Gary Wilmer/RAMI's Music Scholarship Fund. Each year a scholarship is awarded to an outstanding local high school senior for the pursuit of their musical education. A Music Expo will take place inside the MetroCentre during the RAMI Award Ceremony. Any musicians or businesses wishing to reach the music industry market are invited to showcase themselves at the RAMI's Expo. Call Sharon Hall at 815-633-0624 for more info |
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Lord of the Dance Coronado Theatre Performance Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2002-7:30 PM Tickets: $29.00/$39.00/$49.00 On Sale Friday, March 8 @ 11am Tickets will be available at the MetroCentre Box Office, all Centre Events ticket outlets, charge by phone at 815/968-5222 or online at www.centreevents.com |
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51st Tebala Shrine Circus Thursday, April 25, 7:00pm Friday, April 26, 4:00 & 7:30pm Saturday, April 27, 12:00, 4:00 & 7:30pm Sunday, April 28, 1:00, & 4:30pm Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd. Tebala Shrine Temple APRIL 2002 |
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John Prine w/ special guest Todd Snider Coronado Theatre Performance Date: Friday, May 17, 2002-8:00pm Tickets: $32.50/$27.50 On Sale Saturday, March 9 @ 11am Tickets will be available at the MetroCentre Box Office, all Centre Events ticket outlets, charge by phone at 815/968-5222 or online at www.centreevents.com |
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The #1 Beatles Show In The World, 1964 The Tribute, comes to the Coronado Theatre for one performance only, Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 7:30pm. Ticket Prices: Adults -- $25.00, $20.00 and kids 15 and under -- $15.00 Tickets for 1964 …The Tribute go on sale, Saturday, April 6th at 10:00am |
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"Music Of America" show June 11 & 12 Hoffman House $33.95 Luncheon and matinee performance featuring Mike Williamson & Company. www.MikeWilliamsonMusic.com |
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The BNSF Galesburg Railroad Days Special Public Excursion JUNE 22, 2002 THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A TRIP ABOARD BNSF OFFICIAL BUSINESS CARS. www.galesburgrailroadmuseum.org |
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DAN FOGELBERG AND HIS BAND: MARK ANDES, MICHAEL HANNA, ROBERT MCENTEE, JOE VITALE With an extensive and distinctive recording career, seven platinum and multi-platinum albums as well as three gold albums, Dan Fogelberg is one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters. Currently celebrating his 30th Anniversary tour, Dan Fogelberg has a new record coming out in Spring, 2002. AT THE CORONADO THEATRE ROCKFORD, IL SUNDAY, JUNE 23 AT 7:30 PM Ticket Prices: $35.00 & $25.00 Tickets On Sale This Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 am!!! |
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July, 4 Independence Day, Downtown Parade, later on, fireworks, watch them from where you can but listen to WXRX 104.9 FM 150 Fun Things to do in Rockford, Illinois Constitution of the State of Illinois 4th / 4th / 4th / 4th The Pledge of Allegiance Firework Safety |
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Fiesta Hispana will be held at Davis Park in Rockford, Illinois on July 13-14, 2002. Gates open at Noon daily. www.fiestahispana.com |
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16U "A" Fastpitch AFA Nationals July 22-July 28, 2002 Sportscore Fields Passes available, Daily Admissions also available 16U "A" competitive fastpitch teams will be competing in AFA Nationals during the week... come see the best of the best in 16 and under fastpitch softball in the United States all in Rockford! |
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"Music Of America Show" show Tuesday, July 23 at Noon Hoffman House Geneva Room $33.95 Luncheon and matinee performance featuring Mike Williamson & Company. www.MikeWilliamsonMusic.com |
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Chicago July 28, 2002 Coronado Theatre $47.25, $37.25 CHICAGO celebrates its 35th Anniversary, and as part of this tour they will be making a stop in Rockford. |
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| MS 5 mile run/2 mile walk, August 17, 2002, Bike Path @ Lodge, $15.00, Pat Casazza 398-9154 or 965-6700 | ||
| Old fashion handcar races August 18th Petersen Park, McHenry, IL Open and free to public Plus there will be games for the whole family. for more info | ||
