New student-made mural depicts Rockford University from past to future April 4, 2024 @ 5:59 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new mural being painted inside Rockford University’s Burpee Center is designed... Read More
Rockford University students to perform in Scotland for the world's largest arts... March 19, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford University students will head to Scotland’s capital city this summer to... Read More
'History marching through downtown': Organizers prepare for first official Rockf... March 18, 2024 @ 7:01 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Andrew J. Mertzenich said this June 1 will be more than the... Read More
83rd Young Artist Show: Youth Division opens this weekend at Rockford University March 18, 2024 @ 10:09 am From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Art Museum will unveil its 83rd Young Artist Show: Youth Division... Read More
Here are your 2024 Rockford Area Arts Awards winners March 11, 2024 @ 11:37 am From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council on Friday handed out a dozen awards... Read More
Rockford artist Michelle Dorr has clients around the country hounding her for do... February 27, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Paul Anthony Arco Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There are animal lovers, and then there’s Michelle... Read More
Coronado to open for free showing of acrobatic Cirque Mechanics show in Rockford February 24, 2024 @ 8:15 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The historic Coronado Performing Arts Center will open its doors to thousands... Read More
New Rockford shop offers eclectic mix of vintage furniture and home decor February 17, 2024 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The first few steps into Nostalgic Dwelling, 4230 Charles St., feels like... Read More
Rockford Public Schools names 2024 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees February 15, 2024 @ 3:01 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Public Schools will honor four alumni this spring for their success... Read More
Sarah Bell creates 'wearable paintings' for her new exhibit at Kortman Gallery i... January 30, 2024 @ 11:00 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at Kortman Gallery centers on wearable paintings that artist Sarah Bell has... Read More
Rockford's new youth poet praised for vivid writing beyond her years January 29, 2024 @ 7:14 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Trinity Rucker said she found poetry to be a powerful coping mechanism... Read More
The Soar Awards, gospel music's 2nd largest award show, to return to the Coronad... January 17, 2024 @ 2:02 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Soar Awards, which has grown to gospel music’s second-largest award show... Read More
Sculpture showcasing Rockford's founders to return to the public eye after years... January 15, 2024 @ 5:30 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A statue depicting the city’s founders working their way to what would... Read More
New Rockford antique and oddities shop Scavenged Parts celebrates the creepy and... December 11, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new shop on the outskirts of downtown finds comfort in the... Read More
Academy Award-nominated director Bing Liu returns to Rockford for 815Horts Film ... December 2, 2023 @ 11:27 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Director Bing Liu returned to Rockford on Saturday to screen his latest... Read More
New art gallery and event space in downtown Rockford also deals vintage goods an... November 29, 2023 @ 6:05 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new local art gallery and event space that also sells vintage... Read More
'The culture is here': Portrait project pays homage to 50 Rockford hip hop icons November 28, 2023 @ 5:35 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A local artist and hip hop historian has created a portrait series... Read More
Seeing Red: New exhibit at Kortman Gallery in Rockford centers on Symbol's iconi... November 17, 2023 @ 11:55 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The city’s most recognizable piece of public art is celebrated at a new... Read More
Catching up with Bing Liu: Rockford filmmaker talks latest project, life since '... November 17, 2023 @ 5:45 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Much like the documentary that earned him an Academy Award nomination, Bing... Read More
Catching up with Bing Liu: Rockford filmmaker talks latest project, life since '... November 17, 2023 @ 5:45 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Much like the documentary that earned him an Academy Award nomination, Bing... Read More
Rockford Art Museum to close until summer to replace climate control system November 13, 2023 @ 10:55 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Rockford Art Museum will be closed until next summer as it works... Read More
Rockford holiday tradition to return for special one-night only show November 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A Rockford holiday tradition that ended its 25-year run in 2019 is returning... Read More
Rockford IceHogs promo features original hat designs from 3 local artists November 6, 2023 @ 3:02 pm Via news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Fans first in line at three Rockford IceHogs games this season have... Read More
Rockford couple's home glows with 90 jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween October 31, 2023 @ 5:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Megan Pease is bringing a bit of magic to her neighborhood this year... Read More
Photos: 9 paintings cover 8 storefronts for Smash Art in downtown Rockford October 27, 2023 @ 3:55 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A stretch of East State Street in downtown became an outdoor art gallery... Read More
Smash Art turns vandalism into mini murals in downtown Rockford October 24, 2023 @ 2:08 pm A complete list of businesses and participating artists is at the bottom of this story By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app... Read More
Local 'underground guerrilla theater' company named Rockford Public Library's ar... October 13, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Moon Dog Theatre‘s first production inside the RPL Nordlof Center’s black box... Read More
From sneakers and streetwear to Fred VanVleet gear, here's downtown Rockford's n... October 12, 2023 @ 6:01 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — You don’t need to save your best fit for the weekends. You... Read More
West Side Show Room's new thought-provoking comedy has literal and figurative sh... October 11, 2023 @ 12:30 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The less you know about The West Side Show Room‘s new play... Read More
Maze Books 'grew up.' The independent bookstore has opened in a new space in dow... October 6, 2023 @ 11:19 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — There’s a phrase David Pederson occasionally hears from people who wander into... Read More
Bing Liu to return to Rockford this winter for 815HORTS film festival October 5, 2023 @ 9:28 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Academy Award nominated filmmaker and Rockford native Bing Liu will return to the city in... Read More
First ever Art in the Park celebrates artistic talent in Sycamore, around the re... September 29, 2023 @ 10:31 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app SYCAMORE — Arts will take over Citizens Memorial Sports Complex on Sunday during a... Read More
'A little pocket of magic': Outdoor art show Somnium aims to create surreal Rock... September 29, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An industrial building tucked between the Rock River and Madison Street in... Read More
Local designers work to be on display at first ever fashion show at Nicholas Con... September 22, 2023 @ 1:32 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A group of local designers aim to push Rockford’s fashion forward with... Read More
Getting Twisted: How cast members prepare to scare Rockford at Twisted Crypt Hau... September 20, 2023 @ 9:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Dustin Tumeo’s voice almost instinctively drops into a low, gravelly tone as... Read More
New art exhibit captures story of Rockford neighborhoods that 'stood the test of... September 12, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Inside the first-floor lobby of Rockford’s City Hall, you can walk through... Read More
75th Greenwich Village Art Fair coming to Rockford Art Museum grounds this weeke... September 11, 2023 @ 2:35 pm Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The 75th Greenwich Village Art Fair takes over the grounds of Riverfront Museum Park this... Read More
New Rockford fashion show to focus on restyled and secondhand clothing September 5, 2023 @ 6:00 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new fashion event debuting this weekend puts a new twist on old clothing. Womanspace... Read More
Amazon cancels 'A League of Their Own,' ending the series centered on the Rockfo... August 22, 2023 @ 4:57 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — “A League of Their Own” won’t get its second and final season... Read More
Ferragosto celebration at Lino's to feature 6 hours of live music to benefit 6 R... August 6, 2023 @ 2:13 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new celebration this summer will feature six hours of live music... Read More
'Heart of the River': New mural honors Ski Broncs, aims to spark joy in Loves Pa... August 4, 2023 @ 12:03 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK — A new mural filled with custom colors aims to spark joy... Read More
New mural on Rockford's North End salutes veterans for 'their bravery and dedica... August 3, 2023 @ 4:41 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new mural at North Main and Auburn streets brings a colorful... Read More
New concert venue coming to Levings Park, a home for Rockford's talent for nearl... August 2, 2023 @ 2:31 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Elbert Jordan thought back Wednesday to the first stage that young people... Read More
Colorful corner store SRM Prints celebrates grand opening in downtown Rockford August 1, 2023 @ 3:24 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An artist owned and operated stationery goods and gift shop has opened... Read More
Former Radio City Rockette opens new school of dance in Rockford July 31, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A former precision dancer with the legendary Radio City Rockettes has opened... Read More
Guest review: Moon Dog Theatre's 'Red' adds to Rockford's arts renaissance July 26, 2023 @ 10:34 am By Ron Clewer Guest opinion Get our mobile app As an art supporter, it is great to see the renaissance of the arts in... Read More
New Rockford Public Art Trail rewards you for visiting murals, sculptures and mo... July 19, 2023 @ 6:29 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new program run through your mobile phone rewards you for exploring... Read More
New art clubhouse opens this week in downtown Rockford. Here's a look inside the... July 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Juju Rey’s Art Clubhouse, a new business that aims to unite youth... Read More
New exhibit 'Staring at Strangers' blends realistic and abstract at Kortman Gall... June 30, 2023 @ 9:59 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit opening tonight at Kortman Gallery blends the realistic and... Read More
Basketball courts outside west Rockford elementary school to get new surface and... June 30, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Plans are in motion to give students and neighborhood kids who play... Read More
Rockford's renowned Phantom Regiment to hold special show Sunday as it prepares ... June 23, 2023 @ 10:17 am By Kevin Haas and Steve Summers Rock River Current Get our mobile app LOVES PARK —Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps will unveil this... Read More
Belvidere native paints new mural honoring the history of the Boone County Fair June 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — A new mural that will be unveiled Saturday in the city’s downtown... Read More
Art in an alleyway: New Rockford mural project shows art can live in different s... June 8, 2023 @ 4:40 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A dull alleyway that patrons often pass through on their way to... Read More
Downtown Rockford event invites you to explore the future of art in the age of A... June 8, 2023 @ 9:01 am Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The second installment of Ars Pvblica, an art and literary forum that brings new life... Read More
New downtown Rockford business strives to get youth, families involved in the ar... June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new business coming to downtown Rockford blends the line between playhouse... Read More
2 downtown Rockford businesses enter new chapters with move to different storefr... June 1, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A pair of downtown businesses are changing locations in a collaborative effort... Read More
Rockford's mural initiative is getting bigger and smaller at the same time this ... May 31, 2023 @ 6:57 pm By Helen Karakoudas Special to the Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The public art initiative first known for bringing murals... Read More
New art exhibit in Rockford showcases strength and vibrance of LGBTQ+ artists May 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at 317 Art Collaborative sets out to showcase the... Read More
New art exhibit in Rockford showcases strength and vibrance of LGBTQ+ artists May 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new exhibit at 317 Art Collaborative sets out to showcase the... Read More
Rockford woman sells authentic African clothing and jewelry to benefit kids in h... May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Elizabeth Adedoyin left her home country of Liberia at age 9 to... Read More
Rockford arts icon Tom Heflin, whose work captured the beauty of the Midwest, ha... May 1, 2023 @ 3:09 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The leap of faith Tom Heflin took to become a full-time artist... Read More
West Side Show Room's latest play flips the script on Robin Hood April 27, 2023 @ 1:17 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — A new play at the West Side Show Room put a twist... Read More
Want to see this new Rockford mural on a T-shirt? There's a plan in the works April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Andrew Vowles has seen a new energy outside of Ernie’s Midtown Pub... Read More
New Midtown mural spells out Rockford's sports, industrial and arts history April 21, 2023 @ 5:34 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Midtown‘s newest mural is a tribute to Rockford sports, industry and history... Read More
Arts take center stage in Rockford this weekend for Spring ArtScene April 20, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The city’s art scene takes center stage this weekend as visual and... Read More
Amazon has renewed 'A League of Their Own' for a final four-episode season April 12, 2023 @ 8:31 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Amazon has officially renewed “A League of Their Own,” the series centered... Read More
Rockton musical artist Danielle Juhre signs songwriting deal with Grammy-winning... March 22, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKTON — Singer and songwriter Danielle Juhre has signed a deal that sets the... Read More
Report: 'A League of Their Own' to return for second and final season on Amazon ... March 20, 2023 @ 2:11 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — “A League of Their Own,” the Amazon Prime Video series that put... Read More
This Rockford violinist was born deaf, here's how 'music became her voice' March 8, 2023 @ 4:32 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Sarah Pearl Anderson’s first violin was gifted to her as a tool... Read More
Harlem Veteran Project's latest film explores what it means to be a woman in the... March 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app MACHESNEY PARK — When U.S. Marine veteran Melody Brocato started attending meetings for veterans... Read More
Rockford Guilford High School Valkyries ready to put on a show nearly 60 years i... February 28, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Nearly 30 years ago Katie Pozzi performed for the Valkyries for the... Read More
4 dozen nominees announced for Rockford Area Arts Awards February 21, 2023 @ 1:45 pm By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The Rockford Area Arts Council on Tuesday announced 48 nominees for this... Read More
Downtown Rockford art collaborative changes name, reforms as nonprofit February 14, 2023 @ 9:14 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — A downtown gallery and collaborative arts studio has reformed as a nonprofit and... Read More
'It's hard to sculpt slush': Rockford snow sculptors face challenging weather fo... February 9, 2023 @ 5:45 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Jack Gerard has seen just about every variety of weather during his... Read More
Art abounds this week in Rockford. Here are 15 things to do February 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Arts abound this week in the Rockford area with a host of... Read More