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Monday, July 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.

CULTURE NEWS

  • La Onda will launch Frida Fest this Sunday at the Ethnic Heritage Museum plus the event will celebrate Mexican artist Frida Kahlo with food vendors, music and family activities. The festival series will continue through July with embroidery workshops, youth arts programs, storytelling sessions, a book club event and a film screening to honor her influence.  WIFR
  • Midway Village Museum held a Living History Weekend that showed visitors what daily life was like during the Civil War — the museum will host another event on July 26th from 1-7 p.m. with a Roaring 20s theme.  WTVO

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Screw City Duathlon and Multi-Sports Event

    8 AM — Peak Sports Club — Register by July 8, 2024 — Participate in a thrilling duathlon, team duathlon, or 2-mile run/walk in a community-focused event.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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  • Japanese Summer Festival

    Experience Japanese culture — July 26-27 — Anderson Japanese Gardens — Admission details not specified — Enjoy live performances, martial arts, crafts, and delicious cuisine in a serene garden setting.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Greater Rockford Classic

    Fri-Sun, Aug 1-3 — Aldeen Golf Club — Registration Fee Required — Compete in a nearly century-old tournament with 54 holes of stroke play open to players aged 14 and older.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Maxwell Concert

    7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Live - Rockford — Tickets from $86 — Experience a night of soulful melodies with Maxwell at Hard Rock Casino.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • Dockside Live featuring Tristan Sheedloe

    6-9 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes and 90s grunge covers while relaxing by the riverfront.

    Mon, 8/4/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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