A New Home For Rockford's Coolest PYOP

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Posted On: March 25, 2024

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The Pottery Lounge

(815) 977-3937

312 N. Alpine Rd, Rockford

http://thepotterylounge.com/

🎨 Looking for a fun, creative escape? Look no further! 🎉 The Pottery Lounge is Rockford's go-to spot for pottery fun! As the only local PYOP studio offering glazing, they're steps ahead. Family-owned and community-focused, they're not just a studio, they're your creative family. ✨ Join them for themed events like Trivia Nights, Date Nights, Glow Night painting, and more! 🍕 Plus, enjoy free pizza every Saturday night! 🍕Congrats on your new home, Pottery Lounge!

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You’ll be surprised to see what we actually do here at Rockford Buzz 👀We’re not just making noise—we’re making a difference by highlighting the best of Rockford. That means:✨ Local businesses you’ll love🎨 Talented artists and makers🎉 Community events worth your weekend❤️ Nonprofits doing incredible workEverything we share is designed to help you go local, support your neighbors, and see how amazing Rockford really is.If you believe in this city as much as we do, hit that follow button and tag someone who needs to get in the buzz with you 🐝📣 Remember—it’s a good day to go local.

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Local Tech Help with Heart – PC Tech 2U Has You Covered!

Need tech help you can actually trust?PC Tech 2U has been rocking it since 2002—what started with one guy working out of his truck has grown into two full storefronts thanks to our amazing Rockford and Sauk Valley communities. 🙌Whether it’s phone, tablet, or console repairs through their DBA Total Phone Repair, or tackling your biggest tech headaches, this family-owned shop delivers expert help with a laid-back vibe and real care. 💻📱🎮From helpful staff to cool gadgets and accessories, they’ve got everything you didn’t know you needed—and service you’ll wish you found sooner.✅ Fast, friendly, and local✅ Family-owned since day one✅ Tech help without the hassle💬 Stop in, ask the tough questions, and see why 100% satisfaction is their standard.Support local. Choose PC Tech 2U.

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🎉✨ Pop-Up in the Park is BACK… and it’s bigger than ever! ✨🎉

📍 Machesney Park Town Center (yep, the old Machesney Park Mall)📅 Saturday, July 19, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMPop-Up in the Park was created with a purpose: 🛍️ To support small and local businesses 📣 To bring energy, visibility, and connection back to Machesney and Loves Park 🎉 To build a space where the whole community can come together and celebrate what makes this area specialYou’ll find: 🛍️ Over 100 local vendors 🍔 Delicious food trucks 🎧 DJ Petey P keeping the vibes going 🎨 Face painting, a bounce house, and kid-friendly fun 💐 A build-your-own bouquet bar 🪩 Permanent jewelry & hair tinsel 🍋 Freshly shaken lemonade and so much more!💥 Bring your crew—family, friends, and even the furry ones—and be part of something meaningful and fun. Let’s show up for the place we call home.🎉 Sponsored by Gold and Glow Lab + The Bounce Kingdom

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This Is Your Summer Stage

✨ Outdoor theater magic is back at RVC Starlight Theatre—and it’s something you’ve got to experience to believe.From the moment the lights go up to the final bow, it’s all heart, talent, and community under the stars. With a setting that’s pure summer joy and a show lineup that’s packed with energy and nostalgia, Starlight is where Rockford gathers to be wowed.🎭 2025 Season Lineup🌟 The SpongeBob Musical🌟 Grease🌟 Ragtime the Musical🌟 The Wedding Singer🌟 StarBright Series: Mary PoppinsGrab your tickets, bring your people, and let the night sweep you away. This is Rockford summer, center stage.Remember—it’s a good day to go local.

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🐾 Meyer's Dog's Day Out – Sunday, June 8th! 🐶🎉

Grab the leash and bring your best furry friend to Meyer’s Tails Up Farm for an afternoon of tail-wagging fun! This FREE event is packed with activities for the whole family—especially your dog. 🐕📍 5390 Irene Road, Belvidere, IL📅 Sunday, June 8🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMHere’s what’s waiting for you:🐕 Dog-friendly activities, including swimming and the Fast Cat course📸 Photo ops🚜 Tours of the farm🐾 Training demonstrations🛍️ Shopping with local vendors🎶 Live entertainment🍔 Delicious food trucks🍦 Frozen treats from Lil Scoop—for you and your pup!💙 Want to give back? Bring a cash donation for the Belvidere Police K9 Unit and spin our prize wheel—100% goes to support our local heroes!All dogs welcome—just keep them on a leash. Let’s make this a paws-itively perfect day! 🐾

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Midsommar Fest 2025! Just one big Scandinavian Block Party!!

Want to hear something wild? The Swedish Historical Society’s Midsommar Festival has been a Rockford tradition for over 80 years. This year, they’re turning the street into a huge Scandinavian block party, complete with a stage in their empty field for live music and more.Join the fun on Saturday, June 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Erlander Home Museum and Nordic Cultural Center. Enjoy music, dancing, crafts, games, and delicious Swedish food—all while celebrating the longest day of the year and honoring the Swedish immigrants who helped build Rockford.If you love culture, community, and a good party, this is the place to be!

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5 Amazing Spots around Rockford City Market

🎉 Headed to Rockford City Market this Friday? Don’t forget—there’s a whole world of local goodness just steps away! While you're vibin' with live music and vendors downtown, check out these 5 nearby spots that are open and worth a stop:🎶 The Music Box – Retro vibes, vinyl records, and unique finds for every music lover.🏛️ Rockford City Market Building – Cool down, grab a bite, and enjoy indoor vendors + drinks.👕 Rockford Art Deli – Locally made tees, fresh prints, and serious Rockford pride.🍕 Woodfire Pizza – Artisan wood-fired pizzas that hit the spot every time.🍻 CJ’s Public House – Cold drinks, good food, and that relaxed downtown energy.Support local, explore more, and make your City Market night even better.GO LOCAL & STAY IN THE BUZZ. 💛🛍️🌆

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Ready to fall in love with Rockford parks all over again!

We’re taking you on a stroll through two of Rockford’s gems—Sinnissippi Park and Sinnissippi Gardens. From scenic views with flowers in colorful bloom, refreshing waterfalls, kid-friendly playgrounds, and peaceful picnic spots, these parks and gardens are perfect for soaking up summer.Whether you're here for a quiet walk, family fun, or just some time in nature, this video will remind you why we’re so lucky to call Rockford home.🎥 Watch, share, and tag a friend who needs a park day!Remember—it’s a good day to go local.

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🎉 Bad pants, good Exercise, and a great cause! 🎉

RAMP’s Annual Bad Pants Open is back and bolder than ever—rock those wildest pants and tee up for an afternoon of fun, all while supporting disability resources in our community! 🏌️‍♂️👖📅 Wednesday, June 18, 2025🕑 Registration: 2:00 PM | Shotgun Start: 3:00 PM📍 Timber Pointe Golf Course – 5750 Woodstock Rd, Poplar Grove, IL💥 Enjoy a 9-hole scramble with team prizes, contest holes, dinner, a silent auction, and plenty of laughs along the way.⛳ Couldn’t make this one? RAMP’s got more to come:🏃‍♀️ RAMP River Run – 3K, 5K, & Half Marathon🗓️ Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 📍 Rockford, ILTogether, we’re building a more inclusive, empowered Rockford—one swing (and step) at a time.👉 GO LOCAL & STAY IN THE BUZZ.

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🎶 Summer Saturdays are about to sound real good, Rockford!

Franchesco’s Saturday Summer Concert Series is back, bringing live music, good vibes, and a whole lot of local talent to your weekend plans.Whether you’re kicking back with friends, treating yourself to a night out, or just love discovering great local artists—this is the place to be.Every Saturday night, enjoy laid-back tunes, tasty eats, and the perfect atmosphere to unwind and connect.Support live music, support local, and make your Saturdays something to look forward to.📍 Franchesco’s Ristorante📅 Every Saturday this summerRemember—it’s a good day to go local.

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