Local entertainment Businesses in Rockford IL

Today: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Artists' Ensemble is an Equity professional theater that performs in the Cheek Theatre at Rockford University. Performing a 5-show season of professional theater, September–June, Artists' Ensemble is the area's only resident professional theater. Small stage, big talent, adventurous theater; AE builds character(s).

Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The BMO Harris Bank Center is the Rockford Illinois home for world-class entertainment and the home of the Rockford IceHogs.DescriptionOink Outfitters Store inside the BMO Harris Bank Center is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or by appointment. 

Today: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Coronado opened on October 9, 1927 as an atmospheric style theatre and movie palace - complete with Spanish castles, Italian villas, oriental dragons, starlit skies and a Grande Barton Pipe Organ. Thanks to generous donations the Coronado was renovated and reopened in 2001.

Today: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hands-on exhibits encourage children of all ages to play, explore, create and, ultimately, discover the joy of learning! Exhibits relate to math, color & light, Midwest wild weather, agriculture, communication, health and the human body, nanoscience, the science of sports and more. Discovery Center also boosts an award-winning outdoor park. Visit soon and see why Discovery Center Museum is ranked the #4 children's museum in the nation by Child magazine and a top 12 museum by Forbes.com.

Today: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Your home for sports and recreation in the Rockford area. Visit one of our many parks, walk our paths and trails, or have fun at one of our facilities.

Today: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Come explore Rockford Public Library! Whether you need a blockbuster movie, bestselling novel, latest chart-topping album, or free program for the family, we're here to provide for all your entertainment and information needs. Rockford Public Library has five locations throughout the City of Rockford--the Hart Interim Library downtown, East Branch at 6685 E. State St., Rock River Branch at 3128 11th St., Rockton Center Branch at 3112 N. Rockton Ave., and the Montague Branch 1238 S. Winnebago. Visit our website for hours, featured programs and a look at all your library has for you!

Today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The premise of Starlight Theatre has always been to provide a creative outlet for both students and the community. Starlight is a place where people work together to provide a positive, affordable, and accessible cultural activity showcasing the beautiful setting and amazing talent that the community possesses.

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The 2nd City Chorus was founded in 1996 and has earned the distinction as one of Rockford’s premier musical ensembles. As part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the Rockford Metro Chapter has competed in many Society competitions and has was won the Small Chorus champingship in the Illinois District as well as the Illinois District Most Entertaining Chorus! In June of 2017 the Barbershop Harmony Society made a radical decision and called it "Everyone in Harmony". This new vision allowed woman to join the Society as full members. The Illinois District Fall Contest crowed the 2nd City Chorus as the First Mixed Chorus Champiions. The men and women of the 2nd City Chorus come from all walks of life - we are teachers, engineers, salesmen, pilots, mechanics, counselors, doctors, nurses and retirees. The one thing we all have in common is a tremendous love for music in the Barbershop style! Under the direction of Joe Tomecek, the group meets every Tuesday evening between 7:00 and 9:30 pm at the Christ United Methodist Church Church located at the northeast corner of Highcrest and Alpine Streets in Rockford.  All singers, regardless of experience are welcome to visit and explore membership in our group! 

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C. Hare has been dwelling behind the scenes of the music business for over 13 years working with artists such as Immortal Technique, G-Eazy, RiFF RAFF, Sasha Go Hard, Kid Ink, Kosha Dillz, Fresco Clean, Parlay Starr, and many others in a variety of capacities. With a keen eye for new talent and expert networking skills, C. Hare has built up safe havens around the country from networking and booking tours/shows over the last decade. The 2022 artist management team consists of C. Hare, A-West, Guidi, D.Alexander, and Pablo Ayala. The current artist roster consists of Blake Banks from Los Angeles and Niño Cruz from Rockford. Chris Hare's 662online Entertainment company is also now proud 49% owner of The Bubble Hive Downtown which is a CBD, THC, Kratom store & Art Gallery located in Downtown Rockford, Illinois. 

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815 Outside is the area’s comprehensive resource for outdoor recreation; inviting residents and visitors of all walks of life to connect with the county’s natural areas in fun, new ways and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

Today: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

815 Escape is a proud, family-owned business based in Rockford. We offer fun and exciting escape rooms for people of all ages.

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The Apollo Theatre Ac is located in Belvidere, IL. Premier music and event Theatre

Today: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fine Wines, Craft Beers and Specialty Spirits for every occasion. With thousands of wines in stock, and decades of experience, you can count on Artale's expert advice to make every day special for you. Monthly wine tastings.

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Welcome to the Atwood Center, a facility of the Rockford Park District. Situated along the beautiful Kishwaukee River, Atwood Park boasts 334 acres of diverse natural area, including forest, marsh, and prairieland.Previously the Camp Grant artillery range, Atwood Park contains remnant structures that are still accessible today! Atwood Park is also home to the Rockford Park District’s award winning Birds of Prey facility.Come and explore all that Atwood Park has to offer!

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Auburn Creative And Performing Arts (CAPA) Program is an intensive arts program hosted at Auburn High School by the Rockford Public School District 205 in Rockford, IL. CAPA Theatre Arts is a strong portion of this program with productions directed by Eddie Urish and Joselyn Ludtke. For the musicals vocal direction is headed by Beth Heuer. They also compete at a State level in IHSA Group Interpretation and Drama. Auburn CAPA Theatre prides itself on producing quality theatre while developing young performers to not only be on stage, but to discover their characters, movements, sons, personalities, and even themselves through a higher level of theatre education.

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We are Rockford premiere axe throwing venue! from parties to date night we are ready to show you a great time!

Today: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

We are right on N.2nd St. and the city bus stops right at our front door. So come on in and enjoy some good times and a cold one!

Today: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Beach Boys Toys is a Vintage Toy Store located in Rockford Illinois, the Forest City bringing you a variety of Toys from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. MEMORIES WILL FLOOD IN FROM THAT TIME IN YOUR LIFE WHEN THE WORLD WAS FUN. So much Vintage, with a nice amount of Modern mixed in. The hard-to-find stuff. A little bit of everything for everybody. Whatever you’re looking for, Beach Boys Toys has you covered!

Today: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Axe throwing entertainment for walk in customers, group bookings, private events and corporate outings.

Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

With two Rockford locations to serve you, 1327 Broadway and 4600 W. State St., Bobby’s on Broadway has been the place to buy or sell nearly anything of value for over 25 years.Bobby pays top dollar for your gold, vintage guitars and musical gear, tools, DVDs, games, electronics, and more!Rockford Pickers, a division of Bobby’s on Broadway, now makes house calls for larger items that can’t easily be brought into one of our stores. Got something you’d like us to have a look at? E-mail us some photos, or drop us a line describing what you’re interested in selling.Please be aware that we will not give quotes over the phone or by email. We must inspect merchandise in person before making an offer.

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Bonzi Productions is a local theater company that provides an environment where every level of actor may grow. We produce plays and write and perform murder mysteries. This company was founded and is owned by Todd and Michele Bonzi.We are a local theater company which has been providing quality productions for 12 years in the community. We offer an environment where every actor is a valuable part of the production. We help to nurture the talent of each individual actor. We provide quality work while maintaining a fun environment of learning.

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We are the Brickhead Family bringing you everything Lego and much more!

Today: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

The stateline's LARGEST Magic: the Gathering, board game, and miniatures store!We have hundreds of thousands of listed MTG cards, hundreds of Games Workshop items, hundreds of board games, free-to-use miniatures tables, and a free-to-use paint bar!

Today: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE: we do not or have not intended to violate any copyright laws. We take effort to make our characters unique in their professional attire and mannerisms. Any resemblances to copyrighted characters is unintentional. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this issue. We only accept party and special event reservations from those who are knowledgeable about our unique character representations. Thank you.

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A Car Community For Everyone To Enjoy And Show Off The Hard Work And Dedication Put Into Their Builds

Today: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

The Cherry Valley Public Library District began as a village library on April 19, 1977 when seven persons were elected to serve as library trustees. The first building to house the library was Fisher's former store at 209 E. State Street, Cherry Valley. In 1978 the library trustees hired a librarian and applied for membership in the Northern Illinois Library System. By July 1979 there were 4,000 books on the shelves and 351 cardholders (167 adults and 184 children). In 1980, Revenue Sharing Grants were approved by both the Cherry Valley Village Board and the Cherry Valley Township Board and many books and materials were purchased. A Village Board grant of $20,000 was earmarked for purchase of a new library building. The library moved across the street to 202 E. State Street, the former Ekedahl Tool Building, and remained there for 9 years. In 1983, a referendum was passed creating the Cherry Valley Public Library District, thus increasing the size of the population served from 1,000 to 10,955 (1990 census). A new, larger library building was needed. Voters passed a referendum in April 1988 to build a new library building. The library moved to 755 E. State Street, its current location, in November 1989. The 13,300 square foot building now contains a collection of 63,508 print and audio-visual items, 162 subscrptions, 11,845 ebooks and 11 reference databases. The library serves a population of 20,000, and is open 62 hours per week (7 days a week Sept.-June).

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CTP is a non-profit children's theater organization, 501(c)(3), has a Board of Directors. Paid staff includes Directors, Choreographers, Music Directors, and an Executive Manager . We enjoy the benefit of hundreds of hours of volunteer work. We receive funding per project from local companies, Rockford Arts grants, independent contributors, tuition and ticket sales CTP Productions serves K thru 6th graders and YTP Productions serve 7th thru 12th graders. The performances are staged in downtown Rockford where we reach a diverse audience. All children who are interested in performing are given an opportunity to be a part of our project as we reach out to all areas of the greater Rockford area

Today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Come and enjoy the fall season at the orchard . . . . You can also choose your favorite in-season pumpkins and enjoy some awesome apple donuts, award-winning cider, fresh baked apple pie, ginormous caramel apples made with juicy honey crisp apples, honey, maple syrup, jams, salad dressings, craft items, hay wagon rides, farm animal corral, straw bale mini-maze, climbing bales, apple launcher, & more!

Today: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Latin and Ballroom dance. Private lessons, event group classes and choreography for weddings or special events. Book today, Dance Tonight!

Today: 24 Hours

Davis Park at Founders Landing is situated on seven acres along the Rock River in downtown Rockford. This outdoor venue offers a unique location for outdoor concerts, festivals, and recreational events.

Today: 12:00 PM - 10:45 PM

We've been a part of the Belvidere community for over 40 years, bringing people together for fun times.

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Located at 1639 North Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61107, Edgebrook offers a unique blend of eclectic boutique shops, excellent restaurants and convenient service-oriented businesses. 

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We are a family-owned apple orchard with a mission of providing a farm experience to families. Our guests can enjoy crisp apples, warm apple cider donuts and freshly pressed apple cider. We are a seasonal business, open only from September through November. We hope you enjoy your visit!

Today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Edwards Apple Orchard West is located in the rolling hills of scenic Northwest Winnebago County. It has become a popular destination for families to enjoy the sights, tastes, and activities of an apple orchard and farm market. Stroll through the over 100 year old dairy barn with displays of brightly colored apples, freshly squeezed cider, warm fresh apple cider donuts, and wonderful gift items that are on display. The hayloft features additional gift items plus a display of farm antiques. For a fun family outing enjoy the experience of picking your own apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Visit the play area featuring our wooden bus and train, the corn cribs, the wagon slide and our animals in the "Petting Farm."

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enLIGHTen is an immersive pop-up experience comprised of 15 unique rooms of art installations and instagram worthy photo opportunities

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The Element is a unique network of committed individuals who are working to help power the growth of Rockford’s downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods —the goal is to generate an up-to-date urban lifestyle at our residents’ doorsteps and to increase public awareness this lifestyle is available to them . Preferred by young professionals and artists of all ages, the urban lifestyle includes a large dose of culture, music, entertainment, visual arts, recreation, and opportunities for learning. This lifestyle and its building blocks are crucial in recruiting and retaining talent in today’s competitive world marketplace. Study after study commissioned by Rockford’s leadership has told Rockford that we must build this type of environment in order to be successful at recruiting & retaining the employers and employees of today and tomorrows economy. The Element feels strongly that a vibrant urban lifestyle and Downtown is a critical component of all successful cities. A diverse urban lifestyle should be a central piece in Rockford’s movement to be a world-class place to live, work, play and learn. The Element is committed to continuing, creating, and supporting the elements of this urban lifestyle; now, more than ever, we are committed to promoting and marketing all the events & developments in Downtown Rockford. Some of The Element current efforts are: First Fridays The Element Film Series The Element Singer /Song Writers Series Downtown Implementation Planning Marketing special events with Downtown establishments

Today: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

We started with 15-20 people while we were at Cherry Valley and now our average attendance is 80-90 people during the school year and 90-200+ in the summer. In 2002 we finalized our group and made it official. We named ourselves “Forest City Swing”. We host our dances every Thursday night with exception of Thanksgiving. Forest City Swing’s goal was to provide a fun place for people of all ages to go and dance, however FCS became more than that. In 2003 we started our Annual Swing Out Rockford Event. This was a great opportunity to bring in a live swing band and have a big swing party. More importantly, we decided that since we are a nonprofit group, we would donate the net proceeds of the Swing-Out Rockford Event and the Net proceeds of the money collected at our Thursday night swing dancing to local charities around the Rockford Area. To date we have donated over $30,000 to charity since 2003.

Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Today: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway offers dance classes in jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, dance acrobatics, and world dance for ages 5-100. We also offer private voice, vocal master classes, music theory, audition and callback classes,and college audition prep. An extension of the studio is, Gateway Performing Arts Theater. In the summer we offer dance and voice camps.

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The Hanson Barn is an event venue in Marengo, Illinois known for it's annual Christmas Light Show.

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Haunted Rockford sponsors haunted tours, paranormal investigations, live gallery readings, and other events year round at locations in and around Rockford, Illinois.  Haunted Rockford was founded and is operated by paranormal investigator and local historian Kathi Kresol.  At many events, Kathi is joined by Spirit Medium Sara Bowker.Additionally, Haunted Rockford often brings paranormal investigation teams to Rockford from all over the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area.

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Hidden Creek Estates is a private family run venue who is here to serve you and make sure whatever event you're holding exceeds expectations! Showcasing a beautiful property and a family founded on service, we would love to host your event!

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Your Fears Come To Life at Hoppers Haunted House. You Will Enter A World Where Life and Death are Meaningless. Fear Like You Have Never Felt Before.

Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Horseflower’s Vintage Boutiques, we offer lots of vintage items such as dishes , furniture/project furniture and other unusual and unique items.At Horseflower’s, we are a magical place where bohemian spirit and ideas meet with vintage to make a more creative world.. Find us at Hidden Treasures #148 and Angela’s Attic #110.

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Our goal is to promote Irish Culture in the Greater Rockford Area that embraces the entire community.We are the official promoters and organizers of the St Patrick's Parade and PaddyFest for Rockford,IL. We are a 510(c)(3) tax deductible organization

Today: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

JJ's Deli is a Retro Themed Deli with Sandwiches, Salads and Soup. While eating you can try your luck on the video slots

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JoynHer is a blog created by Mercedes Joyner. This blog is for networking & brings together a common audience in an expressive space.

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Keith's is a nice quiet country tree farm where you get to pick and cut your own tree. All trees are planted, sheared and cared for by Keith. Join us in the peaceful country for a great family experience.

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Fall in love with Lockwood Park as you experience life on the farm in the heart of a big city!

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Art gallery multi use event space. Please call to schedule an appointment to view and book the venue.

Today: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Family owned gaming lounge that caters to the gaming community.Hourly Gaming, Birthday Parties and Private Tournament Hosting, and more!

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Luxe Productions is a full service DJ, lighting production, and event management company.

Today: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Experience five of the most top rated video gaming machines in Northern Illinois. Everyone is a winner at Mabel's!

Today: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Today: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Matt’s Basement is a store located in Machesney Park, Illinois that specializes in anime, comics, and more. The store is located at 631 Harlem Rd Ste 100, Machesney Park, IL, 61115. They are open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week. 

Today: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

As the only winery in historic Boone County, McEachran Homestead is pleased to offer a unique wine tasting experience for all your senses. Our friendly staff will offer your group a unique opportunity to sample a variety of cold-climate grape and seasonal fruit wines made on-site. Guests will learn of the different types of wine varieties and how viticulture and production aspects influence the flavor of McEachran Homestead’s wines. Guided tours also offer insight into the pruning, tending, and nurturing of the vineyards and surrounding gardens. This tour is also an insight to the rich history found at McEachran.

Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center offers an exciting range of live musical performances, a vibrant and growing Youth Music Program, and numerous musical performance and education opportunities for adults. The Mendelssohn PAC campus includes Mendelssohn Hall (406 N. Main St.) Emerson House (420 N. Main St.), and Starr Center (415 N. Church St.) Our administrative offices are located in Mendelssohn Hall. We offer an annual Mainstage Concert Series of live performances by local, national, and international guest artists, and our Charlotte's Web Series which features a variety of music from different cultures around the world. Our Music On Main concerts are brief and intimate after-work performances by local and regional musicians. We also have a Jazz at Starr Center Series of Sunday afternoon concerts, strictly devoted to jazz! Our Youth Music Program includes concerts, recitals, outreaches, master classes, workshops, and the Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition. We also have several programs for adult musicians, including Art Song Project and Piano Performance Group. Along with all our musical opportunities, we offer beautiful rental venues perfect for weddings, receptions, showers, parties, and meeting of all sizes. For more information about our organization, visit our website, mendelssohnpac.org.

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Welcome to Misfit Market Rockford. Temporary experimental space where creativity collides. Makers. Artists. Vintage Curators.This space will be used for shows, work space, and learning.Follow us for upcoming events.

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A non-profit organization that sponsors a variety of Native American educational programing, cultural activities, and events.

Today: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Family Entertainment Center. Admission fee $2.25 per person, 3 or more people $2.00 each. FREE Play games and nickel games. Win tickets for great prizes.

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Open World Gaming is a top tier lounge that offers gamers a safe haven to enjoy the latest and greatest games on the newest consoles, & PCs. GLHF!

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When you spend so much time on planning an event, don’t let yourself down with last-minute event decoration. Let Paris Elegant’s & Throne Chairs & Decoration help you make your event the most unique and unforgettable experience. Our event decorators are able to create bespoke decorations tailored to your requirements and budget. So, whether you’re organising a luxury event, a corporate party, or a kids’ party, get in touch with our team by dropping us a line on the form below.

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Pec Playhouse Theatre is a volunteer-run community theater in northern Illinois. Because we are volunteer-run, we do not have regular business hours. However, feel free to call us our leave a message here -- we are generally quick to respond to our patrons. Pec Playhouse Theatre exists as an educational and charitable organization dedicated to the study, practice, and production of theatre and the related arts. We strive to provide quality theatre programs and related events for the greater enjoyment and appreciation of the people of Pecatonica, its surrounding communities, and the general public. We provide opportunities and encouragement to anyone having an active interest in theatre and related arts, including students and other young people, to use their talents, energies and ideas in the accomplishment of our goals.Pecatonica is a quiet little town nestled in the beautiful countryside of Northern Illinois, a wonderful place to visit annual events, browse the antique shops and other local stores, away from the big city. Just off of U.S. Highway 20, Pecatonica is easily accessible via many routes. Pec Playhouse Theatre (PPT) was formed in 1991 by a group of Pecatonica High School students and recent graduates who wanted to continue performing in theater after high school. With the help of some supportive adults, PPT was organized and produced its first show, Out of the Frying Pan. This show was funded entirely by membership dues and proceeds from a car wash. In these early years, shows were performed mostly at Pecatonica High School and occasionally at the American Legion Hall. By 1994, PPT began producing summer musicals with The Wizard of Oz, which marked a new attendance record. In the summer of 1995, PPT mentored the newly-formed Byron Civic Theatre in presenting its first production, Annie Get Your Gun. PPT was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1997. In 1999, PPT became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, making most contributions to PPT tax-deductible. Meanwhile, Pecatonica High School ended its theater program. So, in 1998, PPT produced You Can’t Take It With You as the first of what was to become an annual main-stage show featuring high school students. As time and space at the high school became increasingly scarce, PPT entered into an agreement in 1998 with the Pecatonica Heritage Museum to use space in their building complex. This arrangement allowed Pec Playhouse to expand their schedule to five shows per year. As the years went by, theater seats, air conditioning, heating, lights, sound equipment, and bathrooms were added to the facility. With the help of 2 amazing contributors, Pecatonica Pharmacy and George Anderson, and the support of German American State Bank, PPT was able to purchase the building in late 2004. In 2007 the donation of newer, more comfortable theater seats from a Rockford Memorial Hospital made the PPT theater experience even more enjoyable for our patrons. Since that time, volunteers and friends of PPT continue to work to improve the building and the theater - one amazing project being the complete remodeling of the former doctor's apartment upstairs into a wonderful dressing and make-up area. We’re grateful to all of our friends and volunteers who have donated their time and energy over the years, and to our patrons and donors who keep us going. We are excited about the future of Pec Playhouse, and hope you’ll want to be a part!

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Prairie Street Brewhouse is located in downtown Rockford off the river and houses Prairie Street Brewing Co., uniques spaces for events, weddings and offices, as well as lofts and a 60-slip marina. See more details at psbrewingco.com.

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Come join us for fall fun out at the pumpkin patch!

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Rock River Valley Video Game Con Saturday September 21, 2019 9am-9pm at Cataclysm Games in Machesney Park, IL

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River District is where you will find a myriad of opportunities to live an urban lifestyle. It is Northern Illinois’ hub for arts and entertainment, cultural venues & activities, salons, unique dining and shopping experiences, luxurious loft apartments, historic residential neighborhoods, attractive parks, and grand old churches. The beautiful Rock River is a vital component of Rockford’s River District, drawing resident and visiting boaters from around the region. Another unique asset of the River District is its rich architectural and historical legacy... The District also is home to City, County, State, and Federal governments, County Court system, numerous law offices, architectural firms, and many types of professional businesses such as high-tech, graphic design, newspapers, and multi-media firms. With the support of the entire Rockford Community, the organization has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years. We welcome and appreciate your patronage to the District.

Today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Home of Discovery Center Museum, Northern Public Radio, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Dance Company and Rockford Symphony Orchestra

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AboutPub Trivia in the Rockford, Winnebago, and Ogle county areas.General InformationMondaysBig O's On The Hollow - Freeport, IL @ 6:30Tuesdays Taco Betty's - Rockford, IL @ 6:00Rural On Tap - Rockford, IL @ 7:00Aero Ale House - Loves Park IL @ 8:00 Wednesdays The Fire Barn - Durand , IL @ 6:30Logan's Bar & Grill - Freeport, IL @ 7:00Granite City - Rockford, IL @ 7:00Thursdays Aero Ale House - Byron, IL @ 7:00Vintage@501 - Rockford, IL @ 8

Today: 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Full bar with live shows on Saturdays. Pool, Darts, and video gaming. Daily drink specials. Mama C's Pizza and pasta. P.P.P. Pizza, pasta, and pub.

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The Rockford Area Music Industry helps fund several music scholarships and promotes the local music community in the Rockford IL and surrounding area.

Today: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Founded in 1913, Rockford Art Museum exists to enrich the quality of life in the Rockford region through art collection, exhibitions and education. RAM is located inside the Riverfront Museum Park at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford, Illinois. Open daily. Learn more at rockfordartmuseum.org and follow @rockfordart on social media. To become a member of the museum today, visit rockfordartmuseum.org/connect/become-a-member.

Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rockford Coronado Concert Association brings the world’s finest artists and ensembles to the Coronado. Be touched and entertained by the artistry. Long Description Individual performace tickets available at www.coronadopac.org Subscribe Today and Save - It's Easy! By Phone: (815) 968-0595 Online: www.rccaconcerts.org Hauser-Ross Eye Institute - Performance Series Sponsor Individual performance tickets are available www.coronadopac.org For further information: Contact us (815) 847-6314

Today: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Harmony Singing Society is a long standing society in Rockford, Il. Open to the public for certain events, but is always looking for new members to join this dynamic club. Come down and play the slot machines or just have a drink with your close friends. We have two halls available for rent to provide the perfect space to host any get-together. BINGO open to the public EVERY Thursday night. Friday night dinners that wont bust your budget. Always a friendly place and a cold drink available. Open Monday through Thursday at 3p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. We have halls available for rent. The large hall is available for $800 with a $100 damage deposit with a seating capacity of 250 people. The small hall is available for $450 with a $100 damage deposit with a seating capacity 100 people.

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Acoustically superb. Wood floors and 2' high stage. Comfortable seating for 50 listeners. Outstanding national and regional touring performers. Enter free parking via 1st Av west of 7th St for all-on-1-floor access to our west door.

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The Rockford Midtown Market's purpose is to encourage a community gathering for ethnic food, farm produce, coffee drinks, kid activities, music and crafts. The Rockford Midtown Market is a partnership between Katie's Cup and the Midtown District.

Today: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Try a different kind of party. We invite you to create art guided by a professional artist. ASL & Spanish translators are available at some of our events.

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Rockford Speedway is a NASCAR HomeTrack, hosting events from April through October, Saturday nights under the lights and Wednesday nights throughout the summer months.

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The RSO was incorporated in 1943 after performing for the community for nine seasons under its first Music Director and Manager, Arthur Zack. Zack led the orchestra for twenty-seven years. In 1970, the Board of Directors appointed Crawford Gates its next music director, bringing renowned guest artists to perform with the orchestra including Van Cliburn (1972), Victor Borge (1973), Phyllis Diller (1974), and Benny Goodman (1975). In 1991, the Board named Steven Larsen as the RSO’s fourth music director. Described as a “Renaissance musician,” Larsen went to work and over the last seventeen years has expanded the orchestra’s repertoire, attracting musicians of the highest caliber. Youth education and community outreach programs have expanded, increasing the RSO’s presence in the lives of Rockford area residents. During his tenure, Larsen added a pops series, an outdoor summer performance series and a fully-staged opera to the Symphony’s concert rosters. He has endeavored to bring the RSO’s performances to wider audiences by performing in new and non-traditional venues. His accomplishments have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Illinois Council of Orchestras’ 2006 Conductor of the Year and a 1999 Mayor’s Arts Award for individual achievement. Under Larsen’s artistic leadership, the orchestra continues to develop the audiences of tomorrow through the RSO’s Youth Concerts and KinderKonzert programs, and through a wide variety of other educational programs involving the entire Rockford community. Overall, the Rockford Symphony’s mission is to enlighten, educate and entertain the people of Northern Illinois through symphonic music performance of the highest artistic excellence.

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The Rockford Theatre, part of the Rockford Woman’s Club facility, is an 800-seat performance theatre with its own entrance, box office, and lobby facilities. It is fully equipped with house lights, strip lights, a Steinway piano, and a professional sound system.

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Our mission is to educate men and women to lead responsible lives by means of a curriculum grounded in liberal arts learning and complemented and extended by professional and practical experience. Through the total academic and co-curricular experience, Rockford University strives to prepare students for fulfilling lives, careers, and participation in a modern and changing global society.

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Rockford Wind Ensemble was created to culturally enrich the Rockford community by performing superior wind band literature. The wind ensemble also provides challenging opportunities for local musicians. The Rockford Wind Ensemble performs a series of concerts from October through April at the Nordlof Center and during the summer, presents the Rockford Concert Band summer series at Sinnissippi Band Shell.

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The Rockton Christmas Walk is a holiday tradition for thousands of area residents.The first weekend of December is set aside for the holiday fun, and has been a delight for families for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on offering the quaint home town feel that everyone associates with Christmas. Our downtown always feels like home, whether you live in the area or not.Area businesses partner with the Village of Rockton and Stateline Chamber of Commerce to offer unique and exclusive events, shopping experiences, and holiday festivities.Visiting Rockton for the Christmas Walk is a must for your Christmas season. 

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The Rockton River Market is all about fun! A great variety of vendors, food and drinks in downtown Rockton at Settlers Park, 125 E. Hawick Street! Shop our eclectic mix of food and goods vendors every Wednesday from 4 pm to 8 pm. Each week there is a different featured band beginning at 6 pm. The Rockton River Market is a partnership between the Stateline Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rockton, and is committed to bringing a quality weeknight summer event to the stateline area.

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Let's all celebrate our inner sasquatch with the annual Rockton Yeti Fest - For the Abominable Snow People of Rockton (and Their Friends). We have a variety of events planned to enjoy the snow, the cold and all things lovely about winter: Walk Like a Yeti, Play Like a Yeti and Skate Like a Yeti. And don't forget to visit downtown Rockton restaurants and shops to check out their "Yeti Fest" specials and sales!

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Bring the family for a 'Socially Distance" good time! A two-day outdoor event featuring dinner and concessions served carside. Proceeds raised from this event support Mt. Zion Baptist Church community services and programs.

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Every kid should have a birthday party, and we've served thousands of them.Rosie's Birthday Club is a nonprofit organization of volunteers who believe all children should be honored on their special day. With community centers, churches, and other organizations that serve children, we provide a gift and a party to celebrate those who might not otherwise be recognized. We believe that children, no matter their circumstances, should be honored, and made to feel special on the one day of the year that belongs just to them. 

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A favorite spot of many local congregations and arts organizations, the Music Shell hosts a wide variety of free performances throughout the season.

Today: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Family Owned Roller Skating Center

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We are a family owned roller skating center. In addition to our public skating hours, we are available for private rentals for schools, churches and businesses. We have great birthday party packages availalble. We are located on the north side of Sandy Hollow Road just 2 blocks east of Alpine.

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Gary Hill has been publishing Music Street Journal (musicstreetjournal.com) since 1998. Since 2018 Hill has published MSJ simultaneously on-line and in book form. He also published all the archives in book form. In 2019 Hill began a series of books under the Music Street Journal banner focused on the Rockford, Illinois music scene titled, "Music Street Journal Local: Rockford Area Music Makers." In August of 2006 his first book The Strange Sound of Cthulhu: Music Inspired by the Writings of H.P. Lovecraft was published. Since then several other books (The Concert Photography of Gary Hill, Strange Realities: Collected Short Stories and More by Gary Hill Expanded and Revised Edition, Poetry of the Air: A Collection of Love Letters from Musicians to Music and The Suite Music World of Gary Hill and a series of three books The Dark Starr Files) have been released. Wizard Song, his first book length science-fiction piece was released on March 31st, 2020. Hill has also written for cable television (Cops 2.0 on G4), All Music Guide, Demand Media Studios and more. He launched Tale of Wonder and Dread Publishing to release science fiction and horror books in 2018, but published a collection of those types of stories in 2017 titled "Dark Dreams and Worlds." Under the Tales of Wonder and Dread nameplate, Hill has published more than a dozen books including a series on Rockford Illinois cemeteries (Rockford's Final Resting Places), Spooky Rockford and Spooky Rockford Two and Spooky Berwyn. Hill launched Spooky Ventures in 2019 and has been doing video interviews, Spooky News segments and more for the Spooky Ventures YouTube Channel since then.

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BRAVE • EDGY • RELEVANT • MEANINGFULA live theatrical art group in the greater Rockford area. Our shows are the T.I.T.S!

Today: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Rockford's largest selection of vinyl records, comic books and vintage books. A Rockford tradition for over 40 years.

Today: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

We sell all sorts of comics, games, sports cards and other assorted goodies. We have regular Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Netrunner, Cardfight Vanguard and L5R events, along with an assortment of regular RPG and Board Game group meetings. Come in and check us out!

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What happens when a classically trained musician crosses paths with a roots-music maven? The answer is ‘Trinadora.’ Our music is a mélange of standards and original compositions in genres that include jazz, blues, classic country, early rock-n-roll, and just about any other ingredient you can think of. We season our vocals with keyboard, ocarina, concertina, harmonica, and guitar accompaniment. Curious about our name? Our duo is named for Janel's ocarina and Ron's guitar. A 'trinadora' is a bird native to Argentina, known for its unique song filled with trills. In Peruvian slang, 'trinadora' means 'guitar.' The word 'trinadora' is Spanish and derives from the verb 'trinar' which means 'to trill.'

Today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

U GOTTA JUMP Inc. is a family owned and operated Moon Jump and party rental company. We serve the greater Rockford Area including Belvidere, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Poplar Grove, Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit.

Today: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A performance artist, painter and a gallery owner in Rockford, IL, Roni Golan creates original paintings during events such as wedding receptions, banquets, or any other private and important events. Traveling all across the US for live event painting, Golan is always looking for new events and people to share his work with. A one-of-a-kind process, his live work is highly entertaining and registers events in colors, shapes and texture with each event being totally unique. Every event begins with a blank canvas and concludes with a timeless fine art piece to treasure for years to come.

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Event space in downtown Rockford, IL. Contact us today for a tour!

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Welcome to our page! We are the Northern Illinois chapter of USA Dance (chapter #2039). Our Northern Illinois chapter is a friendly mix of couples and singles of all levels, from beginner to competitor. The general public is warmly invited to attend all of our events. 4th Saturday Ballroom Dance in Belvidere – every fourth Saturday of the month we hold a dance at the beautiful Community Building Complex of Boone County (Belvidere Community Center), 111 W. 1st St, Belvidere, IL. We start with a one hour lesson at 7:00, general dancing begins at 8:00. Mixers and exhibitions take place throughout the evening. (Note - the date will be moved if the 4th Saturday falls on Christmas Eve/Day. Also - the 4th Saturday of the month is not always the last Saturday of the month!) 2nd Saturday Ballroom Dance in Rockford – on the second Saturday of the month, September through November, and January through May in Rockford. 2nd Saturday dances are held at the Arthur Murray Studio, 7326 N. Cherry Vale Mall Dr., Rockford, IL. General dancing begins at 7:30. Admission to our dances is $6.00 for USA Dance members, $8.00 for non-members, and $2.00 for students.

Today: By Appointment

Our mission is to provoke and challenge thought through the lens of art.Formed in 2015, [usual] Suspects premiered with The Rocky Horror Show in the J.R. Sullivan Theater at the Rockford Public Library’s Nordlof Center. Following the success of that production the company moved forward with a full season of works for 2015-2016. In 2018 we are set to embark on our third season, newly formed as artists in residence with the Rockford Public Library. We are happy to be calling the Nordlof Center our home.

Today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Valley Orchard was established in 1977 in the town of Cherry Valley. We've been in business for 36 years, and are the second oldest Orchard in the area. We have 35 Acers with 5,000 Apple trees. Besides apples we also grow Straw Berries, Red Rasp Berries, Black Berries, Blue Berries, Red Currants as well as vegetable's, and Pumpkins. We look forward to your visit… a destination where you and your family can make new memories the old fashioned way… one delicious apple at a time!

Today: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Vincent Records is an independent record label located in Rockford, IL. Our mission is to help local and independent artists express their talents by allowing them to do what they do best and letting us do all the rest. In an era where technology is advancing by the second, the music business is not susceptible to this change. In less than 40 years, we’ve gone from playing vinyl records to hear the top tunes to now having any song at the touch of our mobile phone. Artists are born to continue to create and help affect the emotions of others, but it becomes harder to do this when styles of business change with technological advances. This is where Vincent Records will be there for you. We can help you share your music with the world by playing live and selling your recordings. All you have to do is be an artist and we will do all the rest.

Today: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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The West Side Show Room Makes Room For Everyone To Experience The Transformative Art Of Theater

Today: 3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Williams Tree Farm has been family owned and operated for over 70 years. The farm was purchased in the 1940’s by Carlton and Amelia Williams and their son Wayne. Originally a dairy and hog farm, timbers were harvested from the farm and saw for what was known as The Wagon Wheel, a historic resort located in Rockton,IL. To replace those trees and for good stewardship of the land, the trees that we harvested where replaced with seedlings. When a winter storm occurred and Christmas trees where in short supply, some of those seedlings were harvested to meet that demand. Thus a new business was born. Christmas tree production was the focus for decades, with the farm shipping trees to local areas as well as sites in the suburbs of Chicago, but as the families began to look for experience based purchases, Williams Tree Farm led the industry in becoming a choose and cut farm. Now more then ever, making memories is what we are all about.

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