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Live music festivals, nationally touring comedians and more things to do this week in the Rockford area
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Rockford cancer survivor nearly gave up singing. Now she’s back in the swing of things
July 25, 2024
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free newsletter Sophia Walsh taught herself to sing again, now she’s teaching others ROCKFORD — First, Sophia Walsh lost her voice as she knew it. Then, she lost her
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Live music festivals, nationally touring comedians and more things to do this week in the Rockford area
July 24, 2024
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are a multitude of ways to catch live music in the area this week, from the annual Rhythm of the Heart music festival to
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Disco Chicken offers late-night eats, rooftops views in downtown Rockford
July 26, 2024
By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A new restaurant with electronic music vibes, late-night hours and rooftop views has opened in downtown. Disco Chicken, 212 E. State St., is the latest
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27
Rhythm of the Heart Festival
July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun
28
Brunch on the Dock
July 28 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tue
30
Food Truck Tuesdays at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
July 30 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue
30
Tuesday Evening in the Gardens Concert Series
July 30 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed
31
Edgebrook Farmers Market
July 31 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
