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This project started when a former student, now working in healthcare, sent me a photo of the paper
Rockford Art Museum: We're All In This Together!
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 5:00 PM by Guest Blogger
We’re all in this together! Never has that felt more evident. Even with major fundraisers, art
Nature Prescription Cure For Cabin Fever
Monday, April 6, 2020 5:00 PM by Jamie Johannsen
Humans have an affinity for nature. We delight in its beauty. We seek it for recreation. But did you
#StayHomeRKFD and Let Fire Department Coffee Keep You Going
Monday, March 30, 2020 5:00 PM by Guest Blogger
It sounds easy but it isn't.
Staying home amid everything that’s going on in the world right now is difficult and tiring. But it’s the right thing to do. You can do it — and Fire Department Coffee can help.
How Lucha Cantina Is Dealing With This New Reality
Monday, March 23, 2020 1:00 PM by Guest Blogger
Saying that these are interesting times would be an understatement. I can’t imagine anyone has
Stay Home Rockford--and Read a Book!
Friday, March 20, 2020 3:00 PM by Janet Jacobs
I love books. Rockford Public Library is high on my list of my favorite places. I was delighted to
Draft Week Diary with Jamie Diaz Ruiz
Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger
Area native and professional esports commentator Jamie Diaz Ruiz is busy prepping for the NBA 2K League Draft, which is set for 5 p.m. CT Saturday, February 22, at Terminal 5 in New York City. Well known for his on-air expertise, Diaz Ruiz has spent the past few years as a lead broadcaster for global events featuring signature gaming titles like Call of Duty and NBA 2K. Now, he’s attempting to make the leap to the League as a professional player this weekend, when Diaz Ruiz hopes to hear his name called by one of the 23 NBA 2K League franchises.
A New Take on Valentine's Day
Monday, February 10, 2020 4:00 PM by Elizabeth Miller
Valentine's Day always sneaks up on me every year. Luckily, my husband and I are pretty laid back when it comes to the holiday. We don't usually make any crazy elaborate plans. As long as we're together on the day, that's good enough for us!
You don't actually need too much to make Valentine's Day special! Throw out the idea that you need to go to a fancy restaurant or buy your Valentine flowers and chocolates. Here are some low-key (yet awesome) ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in the Rockford region.
Planning for Vacation (or Staycation!)
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:00 AM by Elizabeth Miller
If you know me, then you know I'm a planner. I like to know what's going on well in advance so I can
Get Your Tickets for John Waite and Purple Madness Today!
Monday, January 20, 2020 5:00 PM by Guest Blogger
Two local businessmen, Vince Chiarelli and Peter Provenzano, share a vision to bring more live entertainment to downtown Rockford and the surrounding area. Chiarelli, a local musician and owner of Vincent Records, and Provenzano, owner of SupplyCore Inc. and chairman of the Rock River Development Partnership, hope to help stimulate the local music scene and economy by bringing exciting and unique concerts to the Rockford area. The two share the feeling that the local community strives for more mid-size and large national touring musical acts.
