09/07/2010 - Ice Hogs Announce 2010-11 Schedule

ICEHOGS ANNOUNCE 2010-11 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

Photo by Jim Orlando 08/25/2010 8:22 AM - Rockford set to begin 12th season on Oct. 9 at the MetroCentre Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced the team’s 2010-11 regular season schedule on Wednesday. The IceHogs 80-game regular season will begin on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 4:35 p.m. against the Manitoba Moose at the Rockford MetroCentre and will conclude on Sunday April 10 at 3 p.m. in Chicago against the Wolves. The upcoming slate of games includes 25 Friday and Saturday home dates at the MetroCentre, three Sunday games and 12 mid-week contests. The IceHogs will host two kids’ day games on Monday, Jan. 17 (3:05 p.m. vs. San Antonio) and Monday, Feb. 21 (2:05 p.m. vs. Peoria). They will also play a kids’ day game on the road on Thursday Dec. 2 (11:05 a.m. at Houston). Rockford’s longest homestand spans from Wednesday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 26 in which the IceHogs will play seven games at the MetroCentre. The team will embark on its longest road trip, a seven-game, five-city swing, from Sunday, Feb. 27 to Friday, March 11. All Friday and Saturday games at the MetroCentre will begin at 7:05 p.m. with the exception of the season opener on Oct. 9, which starts at 4:35 p.m.   All mid-week games in 2010-11 will start at 6:35 p.m. excluding the two Monday kids’ day games. Doors to the MetroCentre will open one hour prior to face off for all games. Individual game tickets for the IceHogs 12th season of professional hockey in the Forest City will go on sale at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the MetroCentre Box Office, on-line through www.metrocentre.com or by phone at (815) 968-5222. The MetroCentre Box Office is open from noon-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Season ticket, group ticket and other ticket package plans are now on sale and for more information call (815) 847-6399 or visit www.icehogs.com.   To view the full version of the IceHogs 2010-11 regular season schedule, click here. Get Your Season Tickets With Cheese: All fans who purchase season tickets up until Friday, Sept. 17 will receive free cheeseburgers for a year courtesy of Sonic. For more information visit www.icehogs.com or call (815) 847-6399.

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09/03/2010 - Lee Brice To Get "Surprised"

Country music artist Lee Brice will be surprised with a gift from the city of Rockford during his performance at the On the Waterfront music festival on the Center Stage Friday, September 3rd around 11:30pm.

Why will Lee Brice be presented an award? 52 WEEKS, AFTER 52 YEARS: For the first time since 1958, a song has spent a year on Billboard's Country Songs chart.

Bulleting at its peak to-date of No. 5 in its 52nd chart week, Lee Brice's "Love Like Crazy" becomes just the third title to rack a year on country Songs since the chart launched in 1944.

"Love Like Crazy" debuted the week of Sept. 5, 2009, at No. 58. It reached the top 40 in its 11th week and the top 10 in its 46th week, completing the longest trek to the top 10! If Lee remains on the chart just a couple more weeks he will also BREAK all records and have the longest running record on county billboard music charts!

Lee just happens to be IN ROCKFORD playing as he celebrates this milestone in country music. To celebrate this occasion the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, On The Waterfront and Rockford �s Country Station Q98.5 will �SURPRISE� Lee on the Center Stage at the end of his performance Friday evening with a custom designed award.

Steve Summers of Q98.5 along with a few of Tilted Kilt�s famous Tilt Girls will present the award to Lee somewhere between 11:30 and midnight.

We invite all media to attend this presentation which may be getting NATIONAL attention on CMT (Country Music Television).

This is an incredible opportunity to showcase Rockford and the On the Waterfront Music Festival on a national level!

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08/26/2010 - Battle Shmattle 4

Rockford, IL - The Midwest Monsters Breakdancing Crew (partners of The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford,IL) is hosting the fourth annual Battle Shmattle, which is a breakdancing competition on Saturday, Sept. 11th, 2010 6pm-12am at the nCenter (220 S. Madison St., Rockford, IL 61104).

The breakdancing competition gives individuals a place to showcase their talents to music provided by a live DJ while giving them a chance to win prizes for being the best dancer of the competition. The theme this year is the classic WWF Wrestlemania event during the Hulk Hogan era!

The breakdancers will show the foundations of hip hop dance as they compete head-to-head with dynamic moves in the form of flips, spins, tricks, and more. The competition will be judged by judges from the Chicago, Madison and Rockford area whom are respected worldwide for their dancing abilities.

This competition will present those in attendance with a real-life perspective on what it really means to be a breakdancer, while providing competitors with a positive place to share their talents. The music provided by a live DJ will range through various generations and genres of music, which will enhance the experience for all in attendance.

Breakdancers from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and several cities around the local area will be in attendance and everyone is more than welcome to attend and/or participate.

The competition cost $5 to enter and watch, and all of the proceeds will go directly towards supporting the dancers by providing prizes and funding future events.

There will be an afterparty at Kryptonite (308 West State Street Rockford,IL) for those 21 and over, and there will be an breakdancing exhibition outside of Kryptonite for those 21 and under.

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08/19/2010 - "Scott Pilgrim" vs. Your Stereo

"Scott Pilgrim" vs. Your Stereo

Posted by: Rob Himself - August 18th, 2010 - www.IMnotJUSTINBIEBER.com

If you haven't yet seen "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," get out to a theater and check it out. It's great eye candy up on the big screen. 

While it's a great treat for your eyes, it's equally as pleasing to your ears as well. The movie's soundtrack boasts such acts as the Rolling Stones, Beck, T. Rex and Broken Social Scene. Some of this collection of music is presented to you in the movie by various fictitious bands. 

Here's a primer on the not-so-real bands of "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and the artists that are behind their sound.

Sex Bob-Omb

Real-life band behind the band: Beck

Sounds like: White Stripes, No Age or Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

What we know: This gritty band, which (kind-of) includes Scott Pilgrim practices in a small living room. While its members wait for their big break, some lack confidence in the band and themselves. Their sound is rough, but somewhat beautiful at the same time. They have a small following consisting of family, friends and Knives Chau, their biggest fan.

Crash and The Boys

Real-life band behind the band: The actors that play Crash and The Boys

Sounds like: The Germs as a sissy emo band.

What we know: This three-piece band is far from imaginative. Not even much thought was out into their name. Their songs are short, angry and usually just have lyrics that are the song title repeated several times. Kind of reminds you of angst-ridden kids who are playing their instruments for the first time. They suck and they don't care. They also hate you, so please die.

Clash At Demonhead

Real-life band behind the band: Metric

Sounds like: No Doubt meets Evanescence.

What we know: This is the one band from Scott Pilgrim's world that has made it big. Unfortunately the lead singer also is his ex-girlfriend. Their look is as polished as their sleek sound. You can find their posters and albums at your local music store. The band recently finished up a tour with The Pixies. A headlining tour is surely in the cards following a search for a new bass player.

Katayanagi Twins

Real-life band behind the band: N/A

Sounds like: Crappy club DJs that you only think sound good after five mojitos.

What we know: They're twins and they both dated Ramona. The Katayanagi brothers don't say much, but they are far from silent. Their two turntables may not come with a microphone, but they are equipped with a massive stack of mind-blowing amps that are ready to tear the roof off Canada's finest clubs.

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08/16/2010 - Facebook Status No-No's

Contributed by:
J.B. Love - www.IMnotJUSTINBIEBER.com

Why do people post personal messages and other crap on Facebook? The original purpose of this feature was to allow users to inform their friends of their current "status" (i.e. their current feelings, whereabouts or actions). I think "current feelings" is even a bit of a stretch, especially when some people abuse their status updates with t.m.i., too much information.

"Safe and sound in Louisiana!"

"Off to work."

Unacceptable Statuses:

"new ## hit me up if yu aint got it,...jus dun take it personal if I dun give it to yu,cuz if yu associate with c        ,YU AINT GETTIN IT".

"0MG! iM S000000 HUNGRYYYY AND i LiTERALLY HAVE N0 F00D iN MY H0USE. iM GUNNA HAVE T0 G0 T0 TAC0 BELL."

Other unacceptable statuses include topics about your relationships, family problems, work issues, or failing at life in general.

Seriously, use English and not ghetto garbage. Complete sentences and grammar is also greatly appreciated. More importantly, most people don't care to know every detail of your life. Keep your personal woes personal. Save the pity party for your diary. For the people that post these types of statuses, is there some sort of goal or agenda you're trying to accomplish? Complaining about the opposite sex isn't going to change the issue, it's only going to show that you're generalizing the sex based on an experience, which only makes you look dumb.

I think people post these b.s. statuses to attract attention or hope their status will be seen by a specific individual. Also, don't "like" your own status, that's just dumb. Obviously you like it or you wouldn't have posted it. If you post a status, no matter what the subject is, it's open for being made fun of. Unfortunately even sensitive subjects like illness and death statuses could result as the butt end of a joke. Don't get all mad at me or say that I'm insensitive to that stuff, 90% I'm not the kind of person to throw in a joke that could be considered inappropriate.

Some people thrive on making jokes at the wrong time. [See lamebook.com for examples.] However I have no problem with making jokes about break-ups, job loss, bodily injury, bad close-ups of someone's face, or simply just to make fun of you. I never claimed I was nice.

Games:
Even though I'm guilty of this, your game scores don't qualify as a valid Facebook status. If you play games on Facebook that's your perogative, but I don't care about your farm, poker chips, fake pet, mafia, or restaurant needs. Who actually has time to "achieve" these goals. "Hey look, he needs fertilizer and farm feed. Maybe I should waste an hour and help him out." Nope, not gonna happen.

Too many statuses/Fan Pages
How about the people that post a thousand statuses a day. I was once guilty of this, and that's why I created a "fan" page. Although Facebook fan pages are intended for bands, businesses, and "public figures", if you post a million things a day, just pretend you're important and create a fan page. That's the best way to avoid spamming your "friends" with pointless statuses. If you choose to "Like" a fan page, don't complain about the number of statuses that are posted in a day. You're choosing to "like" the page, I doubt someone is putting a gun to your head and saying "Like the effin' page, maggot!" I have friends that complain about the amount of posts on my fan page. To them I say, shut your trap.

Solution:
A perfect alternative to posting to all of these Facebook crimes is Twitter. This 140 character microblog provides you the space to do whatever you want, except post nudity. Your followers are willingly choosing to see your updates and should be well aware of the fact that you're probably going to post tons of useless blabber for their enjoyment. Use it, thanks.


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08/03/2010 - "Blues Around the Clock"

Clock Tower to host "Blues Around the Clock" Aug. 7

By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Rock River Times

The vibrant Rockford-area festival season will be even more exciting for more music fans this year. The Blues Around the Clock festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, on the grounds of the Clock Tower Resort. Seven bands, including headliner W.C. Clark, mentor to the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, are slated to play the 12-hour event.

The festival will run 11 a.m. to 11. p.m. In the event of severe weather, the show will be brought inside the 10,000-square-foot banquet facility. Clock Tower officials hope Blues Around the Clock will attract fans from throughout the region and bring business to area establishments, including the resort's lounges, restaurants and indoor water park.

"This will be full of a lot of stars and full of a lot of fun," Clock Tower Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director Randall Smith said. "In picking the date, we tried to spread it out between the other things going on in Rockford that are exciting, so the entire summer is filled with events (that) continue to create energy in Rockford."

Special room rates and packages will be available during the event. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children younger than 10 are admitted free. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling the Clock Tower at (815) 229-4572 or at the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery.

Blues Around the Clock lineup:

Alex Wilson Band; Perry Weber and the Devilles; Sequoia and the Virgins; Purgatory Hill, featuring Pat MacDonald and Melanie Jane; The Jimmy's; Barstool Bob Blues Band; The Velveetatones, featuring Ken Saydak, Tony Menzer, Craig Panosh and "Lost Jim" Ohlshmidt; and W.C. Clark.

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08/02/2010 - Vote for The Poets Dance!

Musicians from Moby to Phoenix understand that one of the most effective ways to get your music in front of a large audience these days is via TV commercials. Especially ones that have hey-you-gotta-see-this YouTube appeal.

Even fake bands do well. Case in point: You've seen the FreeCreditReport.com band, right? The pirate hats? The Renaissance fair? Funny stuff, but that was a band manufactured (and lip-syncing) for the ad campaign. The next one will be real. And maybe from Illinois. The Poets Dance, a rock band from Rockford, is one of four finalists vying for your vote this summer to be the next band hawking credit services.

To help launch the new FreeCreditScore.com, the Experian company -- which provides personal credit information for free once consumers have signed up for a paid credit-monitoring service -- conducted a nationwide talent search.

"The original band campaign started with a jingle I wrote three years ago in my basement," says Dave Muhlenfeld of the Martin Agency, which has produced the ads for Experian. "FreeCredit Score.com is a slightly different product, so we thought we'd bring in a new band, a band of actual musicians instead of people lip-syncing to session recordings. ... Each recording [in this new campaign] keeps the sonic characteristics and personality of the bands."

That's what attracted the Poets Dance to the project. The agency contacted the young musicians and asked them to audition at the House of Blues.

"Our manager asked us almost joking: 'So you guys wanna try to be the new Free Credit Score band?' " says the band's Jarrett Kimberly. "Once we were satisfied that it was something that wasn't asking us to be something that wasn't us, we were like, 'Yeah, sure, why not?' "

This summer, the band found itself in Los Angeles in the same studio where "We Are the World" was recorded in 1985. They laid down their 30-second tune for the ad, then bumped into Eddie Van Halen in the hall.

"They have a really cool sound," Muhlenfeld says of the Poets Dance, which features two synthesizer players. "It's like Boys Like Girls or the Killers."

The band survived an initial online voting to be one of four finalists, with New York's I Love Monsters, L.A.'s Evolove and Detroit's the Victorious Secrets. (Three Chicago bands -- Helicopters, BC and the Personnel -- were semifinalists.) Voting on the four videos continues until Aug. 9 at FreeCreditScore.com.

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08/02/2010 - Alan Jackson LIVE

August 2, 2010
by: Georgette Braun

Alan Jackson, the most popular male country singer of the 1990s, after Garth Brooks, returns to the MetroCentre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, after 10 years and for the fifth time.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at 815-968-5222, MetroCentre.com and the MetroCentre box office at 300 Elm St., Rockford. They cost $79.50 and $49.50.

Jackson performed at the MetroCentre in 1992, 1995, 1996 and 2000. He has had 20 No. 1 hits, including "Don't Rock the Jukebox" in 1991 and "Country Boy" in 2008, as well as 20 more Top Ten hits, all on country music charts. His "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" in 2003 hit No. 17 on The Billboard Hot 100.

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08/01/2010 - Screw City Smackdown

Screw City Smackdown
8 Team Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Tournament
                                                                                                                       
Rockford, IL: August 1, 2010-The Rockford Rage is excited to announce the first ever Flat Track Roller Derby Tournament in Rockford, IL! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Indoor Sports Center/Sportscore II, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd to experience roller derby at its finest.


8 teams from around the Midwest will battle it out on the flat track in this double elimination style tournament. If you have never seen flat track roller derby, this is your best opportunity. Come support your home team, the Rockford Rage Women's Roller Derby, as they skate to win on their home court.


Vendor village will open when doors open at 8:30am. Action begins at 9am. The SkyBox restaurant will be open all day for food and drinks (alcoholic beverages available after noon).  Join us at the Tilted Kilt Rockford, located in the Clock Tower Resort for a Pre-Tournament Party on August, 20, 2010, 6-9pm.


Get your tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets Online www.brownpapertickets.com/event/121827) or locally at Culture Shock, The Indoor Sports Center, Maintenance Man Salon inside PEAK Sports Club and the Tilted Kilt Rockford located at the Clock Tower Resort. Tickets are only $20 for all day derby action. Come for the main "full bouts" after 5pm and buy a ticket for just $10. Kids are $10 all day and $5 after 5.  Kids under 5 are always free.



Teams include:
Rockford Rage Roller Girls-Rockford Rage-Rockford, IL
Shade Brigade-Chicago Outfit-Chicago, IL
G-Rap Attack-Grand Raggidy Roller Girls-Grand Rapids, MI
Team Unicorn-Mad Rollin' Dolls, Madison, WI
Scream Puffz-Fox Cityz Foxz-Appleton, WI
Battlestars-Brew City Bruisers-Milwaukee, WI
Black -N- BlueGrass Rollergirls-KY
Springfield Roller Girls-Springfield, MO
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07/21/2010 - Annual Corn Boil

Annual corn boil serves up thousands of ears each year

By Georgette Braun

RRSTAR.COM

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07/20/2010 - Kegel's "Garage Party"

SORRY FELLAS, THIS GARAGE IS FOR LADIES ONLY

Due to the Demand, Kegel Harley-Davidson Hosts its

10th "Garage Party" for Non-Riding Women Interested in Riding

 
 

Rockford, IL. (July 14, 2010) - For several years, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling: seeking the freedom and escape associated with an open road, polished chrome and a sweet sounding engine.  In fact today, the Motorcycle Industry Council estimates more than 12 percent of U.S. motorcyclists are women. 

But while thousands of women live their lives on the open road, many remain stuck in neutral, dreaming about the wind in their face, unsure where to start.  To help, Kegel Harley-Davidson is hosting their 10th, free, non-riding women-only Garage Party ^TM event on Tuesday, July 20th between

6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Intimidation-Free Zone

The Kegel Harley-Davidson^® Garage Party event provides an inviting environment for women to learn more about motorcycling and to meet other women who are interested in riding.  Garage Party guests can expect activities to be both entertaining and educational with topics including a review of the basic motorcycle controls, how to customize a motorcycle's style and ergonomics and how to gear up for a ride. 

"Women and men ride for the same reasons: freedom, adventure and individuality. It's how they get going that's vastly different," said Leslie Prevish, women's outreach manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company.  "Women tend to spend more time investigating the sport prior to getting involved. Garage Party events give women an interactive way to gather information."

Garage Party event attendees are organized into small groups, getting their first taste of the camaraderie that goes along with riding.  Groups will visit four informational stations, including: 
 

Motorcycle Orientation to learn the basic differences between Harley-Davidson^® motorcycle families.

MotorClothes^® Merchandise to discover the important attributes needed in motorcycle gear.

Customization to learn how to customize a motorcycle to reflect a rider's personal style and ergonomic needs.

Self-Service to find out how just about anyone can handle the weight of a motorcycle.  

Between stations and during intermission, women get the chance to interact with each other, as well as hear from women who are already living their motorcycle dreams. 

"A Garage Party event gives women a no-pressure chance to learn, socialize and ask questions," added Cheri McNeff, Marketing & Event Coordinator of Kegel Harley-Davidson."We're excited to provide a one stop shop for women who are looking for information about getting into the sport."

The Kegel Harley-Davidson Garage Party Event is free for any woman who is looking to take the next step to get behind the handlebars. The event is also obligation-free, but space is limited, so to reserve your spot please call Cheri McNeff from Kegel Harley-Davidson at (815) 332-7125 x213 or cheri@kegelmotorcycles.com. 

Can't make it to this Garage Party event?  No problem. "Many Harley-Davidson dealerships have Garage Party events on their calendars this year," said Prevish. "Check with Kegel's to find out their Garage Party event schedule or visit www.harley-davidson.com/garageparty for more information."

 

For more information about Kegel's Garage Party X or Harley-Davidson products and services, visit www.kegelmotorcycles.com or www.harley-davidson.com.    

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com 

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07/20/2010 - Hot Fest for Hospice

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07/20/2010 - Rolie to Headline

Gregg Rolie, founding member of Journey and Santana to Headline on the Oasis Stage at OTW 2010!

Rockford, Ill. - Illinois' largest street festival, On the Waterfront, announced today that the founding member of both Journey and Santana, Gregg Rolie, will headline at the 27th annual Labor Day Weekend festival on the Oasis Stage Sunday, September 5th.

Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum groups, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band. In addition to launching the band, Rolie also co-produced Santana's first four groundbreaking albums.

Rolie's singing talents will forever be immortalized by his unforgettable lead vocals on classic Santana greatest hits including "Black Magic Woman," "Evil Ways" and the Tito Puente composition "Oye Como Va."

The Gregg Rolie Band is composed of four musicians from Santana, two of which are now in the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame, and three other highly accomplished players.

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07/20/2010 - Orianthi Cancels

Rockford, Ill. - On the Waterfront, Inc. announced today that the female singer-songwriter and guitarist, Orianthi, has canceled her appearance on the second half of Adam Lambert's Glam Nation Tour which will come to Rockford Saturday, September 4, 2010.  On the Waterfront has replaced her performance with the 2009 American Idol singer Allison Iraheta.

The 18 year old Iraheta was one of the final four on season 8 of the cutthroat singing competition American Idol. The maturity in her singing, well beyond her young age, is what set her apart in the competition.  Because of this, the teenager was a favorite of all of three judges from the beginning, and has now created a contemporary pop/rock tour with some of the industries top singers, songwriters and producers.  That list includes Max Martin, whose credits include hits for Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Katy Perry and many others.  Another producer of her album is Howard Benson who has worked with Chris Cornell, Daughtry and My Chemical Romance.  Then there's American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, who has produced hits for many top artists including Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani.

Reserved seats to see Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert are sold out. Lawn access to the show is FREE with a festival pass which can be purchased at www.onthewaterfront.com for only $15 for all three days. VIP club upgrade options are available.  Please call the OTW office at 815-964-4388 for more information.

If you have purchased a reserved seat and wish to get a refund due to Orianthi's cancellation please call 815-968-0595.

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07/02/2010 - Coronado Named Top Wonder

ROCKFORD, IL -Rockford's own Coronado Performing Arts Center can officially claim the title of the Top Wonder of the United States. The majestic theater in downtown Rockford was the top vote-getter overall in an online contest by AOL and the U.S. Travel Association, receiving more than 6,500 votes. A last-minute rally by fans and an organized push through social media by RACVB helped move the Coronado to first place.

RACVB nominated the Coronado as an architectural wonder last May in AOL's Explore America program, in partnership with U.S. Travel Association. The program encouraged web users to select the greatest wonders of the United States by casting their votes online. RACVB worked with the Coronado and other partners to promote the contest through local and regional media, and coordinate an online and social media strategy that would rally the community to support our "crown jewel."

"It's been really exciting to watch the way the community has reacted to this campaign," said RACVB Marketing Coordinator Mika Doyle. "You could see the votes jump in response to tweets, Facebook postings and media coverage. People were really eager to get involved and show their support for the Coronado and our community. This just proves people in Rockford value what this community has to offer."

"Special appreciation for this honor really goes to the more than 6,500 people who cast their vote for the Coronado; to the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Rockford Register Star for spearheading the campaign of support for the theater; and, once again, to the City of Rockford, the visionary leaders and the countless businesses, private donors and supporters whose efforts secured the survival of the Coronado and continue to help ensure its future," said Michael Goldberg, executive director of the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

Second place went to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in Keystone, S.D, Yellowstone National Park in Wyo. placed fifth and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo. came in seventh. The Statue of Liberty in New York, N.Y. received an honorable mention.

The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit organization that champions efforts to promote and further develop the Rockford Region as an overnight visitor destination. RACVB generates positive economic impact for the community through investments in tourism marketing, sales, promotion and advocacy.
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04/14/2010 - Death to Apathy

We've all heard it...

"Rockford sucks."

"There's nothing to do here."

"Rockford is one of the worst cities to live in."


Well, guess what. We couldn't disagree more. The only thing we don't have in this city is pride. It's about time we change that. No more whining. No more excuses. No more "Rockbottom." The apathy ends NOW.

At RockfordNightOut.com, our goal is to revitalize Rockford's entertainment industry by providing the general public with a comprehensive, aesthetically pleasing, interactive, and easy-to-use resource for local nightlife and everyday entertainment.

Ultimately, our mission is to bring a sense of pride to a city with limitless potential and some of the best musicians, establishments, and attractions in the world. This is YOUR city, Rockford. And RockfordNightOut.com is your guide.

Rock out, Rockford!




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