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Beattie Is…Back

Saturday, September 8, 2018

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts is returning to downtown Rockford! Beattie Is… Back is a free, family friendly festival that will feature a high-quality artist market, art demonstrations, live music and entertainment, specialty food vendors and exciting “hands-on” experiential art activities. In the “Make-and-Take” creative zone patrons will have a unique opportunity to experience being real artists and create something to take home. Guests of all ages and interests will find something to enjoy at Beattie Is!

The Rockford Area Arts Council is looking for ALL artists (visual, musicians, poets, performers, etc) to participate in the 15th Annual Beattie Is…Back Arts Festival!

Scheduled at the end of summer, when upwards of 5,000 visitors are drawn weekly to downtown Rockford for City Market, the Arts Council will be well poised with a captive audience to market the event throughout the entire summer. Based on growing popularity of City Market and situating Beattie Is… Back at City Market Pavilion, we expect 3,000 plus patrons to attend the festival. Our committee, and all the people working behind the scenes are confident Beattie Is… will expand year after year, and once again become the beloved family-friendly arts festival that so potently captured the hearts, the minds, and the imaginations of so many people throughout the years.

Click on the link below to download your application!

Artist-Vendor Application

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9am-10am – Gathering at Beattie Park for commemoration ceremony and drumming circle
10am-10:30am – Animated arts walk (parade) from Beattie Park to Festival grounds
10:30am-6:00pm – Festival at City Market Pavilion – 100 Water Street, Rockford Illinois 61107

Admission: FREE to the public

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WNIJAttention Book Lovers: Today through September 28, our doors will be open! Stop by the station Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. Bring a book – or several - for the “swap table" and perus...

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Attention Writers: Rockford Writers' Guild invites you to Make Sense with James Marshall

When and Where: Sunday, September 16 from 1-3 in the Riverview Room at Burpee Museum of Natural History.

Bring an example of writing that highlights one of the five senses.

Example: "Evelyn's brother died after his wife sprayed the house with a rose-scented room freshener that made Frank sneeze so hard he had a coronary..." -Garrison Keillor, Pontoon.

That passage highlights the sense of smell. When I read it, I feel an itch in my nose and an ache in my heart. I also feel a tug at my psyche, because Garrison Keillor's reputation has changed in the past year.

What writing will you bring? Be prepared to share it with the group. James Marshall will lead the meeting and the discussion, and then lead the group in a sense-themed writing contest.

Reminder: Bring short pieces of writing because of time. 1300 words or less. Bring work that is suitable for all ages to hear, because this meeting is open to writers of all ages.

Free to all who write.

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Arts Calendar

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						1 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Private Eyes 8:00 pm Private Eyes @ Pec Playhouse Theatre Sep 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets This is a comedy of suspicion in which nothing is ever quite what it seems.� Matthew’s wife, Lisa is having an affair with Adrian, a stage director.� Or is it part of the play they[...]
2 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Private Eyes 2:00 pm Private Eyes @ Pec Playhouse Theatre Sep 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This is a comedy of suspicion in which nothing is ever quite what it seems.� Matthew’s wife, Lisa is having an affair with Adrian, a stage director.� Or is it part of the play they[...]	3 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	4 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	5 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	6 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 6 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 6 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	7 Coffee with the Curator 10:00 am Coffee with the Curator @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Get a behind-the-scenes look into the process of curating the Rockford Midwestern Biennial with RAM Curator Carrie Johnson before it closes on September 30th! Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Pettit Memorial Chapel/Frank Lloyd Wright Event 5:00 pm Pettit Memorial Chapel/Frank Lloyd Wright Event Sep 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Boone County Arts Council will celebrate the dedication of the FLW/Pettit Memorial Chapel Mural.� We will have appetizers, desserts, wine and beer for sale as well as fundraising opportunities to help fund our 2018 Mural[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...] Private Eyes 8:00 pm Private Eyes @ Pec Playhouse Theatre Sep 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets This is a comedy of suspicion in which nothing is ever quite what it seems.� Matthew’s wife, Lisa is having an affair with Adrian, a stage director.� Or is it part of the play they[...]	8 Beattie Is…Back Arts Festival Beattie Is…Back Arts Festival @ Beattie Park & Rockford City Market Pavilion Sep 8 all-day Tickets At the behest of so many people in our community, the Rockford Area Arts Council� is bringing back one of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts. Beattie Is…Back is[...] Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...] Private Eyes 8:00 pm Private Eyes @ Pec Playhouse Theatre Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets This is a comedy of suspicion in which nothing is ever quite what it seems.� Matthew’s wife, Lisa is having an affair with Adrian, a stage director.� Or is it part of the play they[...]
9 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Private Eyes 2:00 pm Private Eyes @ Pec Playhouse Theatre Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This is a comedy of suspicion in which nothing is ever quite what it seems.� Matthew’s wife, Lisa is having an affair with Adrian, a stage director.� Or is it part of the play they[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	10 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	11 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	12 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	13 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	14 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Music on Main: Apollo Trio 5:30 pm Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Music on Main: Apollo Trio @ Emerson House Sep 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Composers for this eclectic trio of flute, clarinet and bassoon include Mozart, Beethoven, Tomasi, Piston, and Chicago composers Robert Muczynski and Donald Draganski.� The program includes some music written specifically for this instrumentation and some[...] Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Mainstage Series: Stephen Williamson on Clarinet 7:30 pm Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Mainstage Series: Stephen Williamson on Clarinet @ Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Sep 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Stephen Williamson is the principal clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a faculty member of DePaul University.� He was recently a featured soloist with the CSO under the baton of John Williams, recording his[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	15 70th Greenwich Village Art Fair 10:00 am 70th Greenwich Village Art Fair @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Established in 1948, Greenwich is the longest-running art fair held rain or shine on the second weekend after Labor Day.� This annual two-day outdoor event features up to 150 artists from around the region and[...] Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]
16 70th Greenwich Village Art Fair 10:00 am 70th Greenwich Village Art Fair @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Established in 1948, Greenwich is the longest-running art fair held rain or shine on the second weekend after Labor Day.� This annual two-day outdoor event features up to 150 artists from around the region and[...] Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	17 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	18 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	19 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	20 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 20 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	21 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Taming of the Shrew 7:30 pm Taming of the Shrew @ Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre Sep 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets It’s Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew on a small stage completely under the stars.� Ravinia-style.� Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this pay-what-you-think-it’s-worth, mildly contemporized, outrageous comedy!� Yes, Shakespeare has always been this awesome. Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	22 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Taming of the Shrew 7:30 pm Taming of the Shrew @ Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre Sep 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets It’s Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew on a small stage completely under the stars.� Ravinia-style.� Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this pay-what-you-think-it’s-worth, mildly contemporized, outrageous comedy!� Yes, Shakespeare has always been this awesome. Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]
23 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Women in Jeopardy 7:30 pm Women in Jeopardy @ Rockford University Cheek Theatre Sep 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Liz has a new man in her life.� She’s soooo happy!� And her friends, Mary and Jo are happy for her.� They want to be supportive, but they have this nagging suspicion that the guy’s[...]	24 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Movie Monday Film Series: Frida 6:00 pm Movie Monday Film Series: Frida @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm Tickets This Oscar-winning film is a biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage to� muralist and political revolutionary Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) into[...]	25 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	26 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	27 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]	28 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Taming of the Shrew 7:30 pm Taming of the Shrew @ Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre Sep 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets It’s Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew on a small stage completely under the stars.� Ravinia-style.� Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this pay-what-you-think-it’s-worth, mildly contemporized, outrageous comedy!� Yes, Shakespeare has always been this awesome.	29 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...] Taming of the Shrew 7:30 pm Taming of the Shrew @ Rock Valley College Starlight Theatre Sep 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets It’s Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew on a small stage completely under the stars.� Ravinia-style.� Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this pay-what-you-think-it’s-worth, mildly contemporized, outrageous comedy!� Yes, Shakespeare has always been this awesome.
30 Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) 10:00 am Terttu Uibopuu: E.S.E. (East South East) @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Features 25 photographs by Estonian artist Terttu Uibopuu that reveal people and places in Estonia, New York, and Rockford that embody a quiet resilience in the face of daily adversity amidst long-term recovery from political[...] The Rockford Midwestern Biennial 10:00 am The Rockford Midwestern Biennial @ Rockford Art Museum Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 2018 Rockford Midwestern is the 75th presentation of Rockford Art Museum’s juried exhibition, which began in 1913 as an annual showcase of local artists, then expanded eligibility and was known as the Stateline Vicinity[...]

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