Now that the holidays are over, you’re probably looking at that long stretch of time between now and Spring wondering how to stay active. Whether you’re looking for a cute date idea or a night out with friends, we’ve curated a list of fun activities to do while staying in this winter. Hard Rock…
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A three-day itinerary for a fun-filled girl’s trip to Rockford, Illinois (only 90 miles west of…
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Whether you’re stepping out and enjoying dinner at locations allowing seated dining or staying cozy…
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In my search for a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift, I stumbled upon the “Off the Menu” option at…
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City Market is one of my favorite places to be on a Friday night. Whether I am meeting up with some…
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Live Music performances create an authentic experience featuring musicians and their works that…
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When you hear about a famous band that came out of Rockford, Illinois, you obviously think of Cheap Trick .Then who is someone else impacting the music industry? Most people you ask wouldn’t know the answer, and some might give you something along the lines of Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts or another local favorite like Derek Lutrell, but how many would think of The Color Morale…
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One of the main events we put on at the RACVB is our annual Paint the Down(town) Green event to help raise money for our Forest City Beautiful initiative. A couple weeks ago was actually only the second time we've had the event, but each year it gets better and better…
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Do you think it's insignificant that even Jesus' first miracle was the transformation of water into wine? I think not! Even Christ himself was a proponent for wine and who can blame Him. I can't really imagine getting through a week, or life itself without wine. Once you begin your love affair with it you'll find that it's more than just an alcoholic beverage, wine becomes a lifestyle. As you drink and study, your knowledge of this delicious substance evolves and you'll always find yourself learning something new about its complexity…
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