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May 23, 2025

Kith and Kin Art Collective opens in ‘jaw-dropping building’ in downtown Rockford

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May 21, 2025

Rebellious creators of the pre-viral era get spotlight in new Rockford Art Museum exhibit

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May 19, 2025

What’s next for transforming the former Rockford Armory after winning critical grant

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May 19, 2025

$1.54M in federal funds will help give Arts Council a ‘blank canvas’ for Rockford Armory project

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April 30, 2025

Rockford native Zoe Jensen to play Glinda in the latest national tour of ‘Wicked’

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March 24, 2025

Eight artists. One night. One price. New Rockford art show aims to put original work in more homes

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March 10, 2025

Here are your winners from the 2025 Rockford Area Arts Awards

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Lydia Kozlowski poet laureate

February 20, 2025

Rockford’s new poet laureate is ready for the city to find its voice with her

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February 14, 2025

New artist-run nonprofit studio and gallery aims to get Rockford fired up about ceramics

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December 6, 2024

In a Top 3 finish on ‘Dragula,’ Rockford performer keeps the city center-stage

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Rockford Art Museum and Discovery Center Museum have partnered to host Impressionists: Immersive Exhibit now through May 11. 
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May 23, 2025

Kith and Kin Art Collective opens in ‘jaw-dropping building’ in downtown Rockford

May 22, 2025

New program sets out to develop more social workers in Winnebago County

May 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

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May 21, 2025

Discovery Center Museum to revamp exhibits, bolster programs with help of $2.5M grant

May 21, 2025

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May 20, 2025

Southwest Rockford has been named among 5 new state-designated cultural districts

May 20, 2025

New Rockford coalition aims to identify ways to bridge the digital divide

May 19, 2025

What’s next for transforming the former Rockford Armory after winning critical grant

May 19, 2025

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May 19, 2025

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May 17, 2025

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May 16, 2025

Former Hilander at Brynwood Square in Rockford set to become new fitness center

May 16, 2025

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May 16, 2025

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May 15, 2025

Rockford principal who focused on building a love of reading to retire after 36 years in education

May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

New food park to offer ‘flavor from all around the world’ in Loves Park

May 14, 2025

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