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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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November 12, 2024

Donors ensure 2 Rockford sculptures won’t disappear

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November 4, 2024

Rockford Area Arts Council to host public meeting on Armory plans

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October 31, 2024

‘A new era for us’ | Rockford Art Museum prepares for reopening after yearlong renovations

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October 30, 2024

Boylan art show celebrates the life of Virgil Abloh, leaves late fashion icon’s family ‘humbled’

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Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

Join us at 815 ALE FEST at the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31. Your chance to sample TONS of beers from different breweries near and far! Live music from Dead Man's Hand, food, great vibes, and more! Grab your tickets at 815alefest.com

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If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

If you’ve got someone on your list who treats their car like a member of the familyor maybe even than some of the family 815 Custom Auto is about to be your holiday MVP this year. This Rockford favorite has everything a car lover could possibly want, and yes, that includes gifts that go way beyond the basic air freshener!

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If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

If you’ve got a golf lover on your holiday shopping list, Rockford has two places that’ll have them counting down to spring.

First up, Golf Shack. This is the spot for golfers who take their gear seriously. From Patagonia apparel that keeps them warm on chilly rounds (and looks good off the course too) to must-have accessories, Golf Shack is packed with gifts they’ll actually use.

Not sure on size or style? A Golf Shack gift card lets them pick out exactly what they want when golf season ramps back up. And don’t miss their golf ball specials, including a buy one, get one for $50 deal, perfect for stocking up or tossing a sleeve into a stocking.

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