Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Rockford.
Woodsong Summer Concert Series returns to Klehm Arboretum with five lawn concerts on select Sundays from July 12 through Sept.
6, letting guests bring picnic items while tickets are purchased in advance at $12 for members & $17.85 for non-members.
Inferno Clay Studio hosted its inaugural Clay Fest on Saturday, June 27 at Pioneer Hall where ceramic artists gathered to display and sell their work and lead interactive workshops.
Local schools also showcased student artwork as part of the free event.
Domingos en el Parque brought local families together at Levings Park on Sunday despite rain, celebrating Latino culture with food and live music since 2002.
Organizers said the event will return on July 19 at Sinnissippi Park Music Shell with a special Colombian celebration.
Stateline Nurses Network hosted its Heritage of Healing program Saturday at Veterans Memorial Hall to celebrate the Army Nurse Corps’ (250th) anniversary with live storytelling that honored Vietnam War nurses and their service in the local community.
A lecture on African Americans in early Rockford was held Saturday, June 28 at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens — 411 Kent Street — and the next lecture on FamilySearch with Jerry Moors is set for Aug.
9 with tickets at $10 and $5 for members.
Residents can share safety concerns about the upcoming Roscoe Road bridge project at a community forum set for 6 p.m. June 30 at the Roscoe Community Center — 4562 Hononegah Road.
Organized by local police and fire departments, the event comes ahead of expected road closures the week of July 6.
Rockford Fourth of July Fireworks
5-9:30 p.m. — Davis Park at Founders Landing — Free entry — Enjoy a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display synchronized to music over the Rock River.
An Evening with The Brass Queens
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Music Box — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy an energetic performance by the female-led brass band making waves since 2019.
I Love The 90's Tour
7 p.m. — Hard Rock Live — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away to hits from Milli Vanilli, C&C Music Factory, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Young MC.
I Love The 90's Tour
7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Casino Rockford — Ticket prices vary — Relive the essence of the 90's with an exciting music tour that brings back nostalgic memories.
Girls of Summer: AAGPBL and A League of Their Own Cast Q&A
12-2 p.m. — Midway Village Museum — Free admission — Hear personal stories from legendary AAGPBL players and cast members from A League of Their Own during this engaging Q&A session.
A Rockford Evening with Hollywood: Players from A League of Their Own
5-8:30 p.m. — Rockford Woman's Club — Paid entry — Celebrate baseball history and Hollywood with AAGPBL players and cast members in a fun-filled evening.
All White Affair Rockford
4-9 p.m. — Burpee Museum of Natural History — Enjoy an evening with live R&B from ANN MARIE at this elegant summer affair.
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