Georgette Braun | Entertainment

Rockton resident to sing at White House

Georgette Braun — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:56:54 +0000

Austin Scholten of Rockton will sing with the Wartburg (Iowa) College choir on Saturday at the White House in Washington D.C. He is a tenor with the main chorus and a member of the smaller male chorus....

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Former Rockfordian finds steady on TV series

Georgette Braun — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:15:53 +0000

A reality TV show has netted a bachelor and former Rockfordian a months-long relationship and his mother a few laughs.

Frank L. Zimmermann, a 1991 graduate of Rockford Lutheran High School who lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., appeared on VH1’s “Tough Love Miami,” which featured seven women seeking relationship advice from the host and matchmaker and seven men they dated. The finale for the series taped earlier this year was Dec. 11. The women were sequestered for 10 weeks in a Ft. Lauderdale mansion, except for their outings which included a Bahamas cruise.

A reunion show will air Sunday. Among ...

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Rockford student a winner in composition contest

Georgette Braun — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:54:04 +0000

Christina Sawyer, a senior at Rockford Christian High School, won first place int he commercial/popular category of the Illinois Music Educators Assocation All-State Composition Contest. Her composition is entitled, “Down.” She and other winners will be recognized Jan. 26 in Peoria by the educators group....

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Emily Bear plays New York/LA in past week

Georgette Braun — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:47:00 +0000

Emily Bear, 10, of Rockford criss-crossed the United States in December for piano performances.
On Dec. 2, Emily performed at Carnegie Hall, one of the most prestigious venues in the world for classical and popular music. She performed two original pieces she composed for full symphony, choir and soloists, as well as an original arrangement of “Silent Night” that she composed.
This was Emily’s second appearance at Carnegie Hall, having made her debut there last year. See her recent perform in a video at

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On Thursday, Dec. 8, Emily performed at the ...

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Will Brad Pitt star in film about Frank Lloyd Wright’s tumultuous love life?

Georgette Braun — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:45:59 +0000

Famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright isn’t just making headlines in Rockford today, he’s in the spotlight in Hollywood.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Bruce Beresford has signed on to develop and direct “Taliesin,” a film about fabled American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The title refers to the Wisconsin-born architect’s former home and studio near Spring Green, Wis., where key events in the film take place. Wright built Taliesin for he and his married mistress Martha “Mamah” Cheney.

In 1914, while Wright was away, a domestic worker murdered Cheney, her two children and four others by locking them inside and setting ...

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Rockford AirFest June 2-3; tickets on sale Dec. 16

Georgette Braun — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:03:20 +0000

The Chicago Rockford International Airport will host Rockford AirFest 2012: A Celebration of Freedom on June 2 and 3.

Tickets for the Stocking Stuffer Sale go on sale Dec. 16 at $4, $3 for ages 5 to 12. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 24. The discounted tickets are available at local Culver’s Restaurants and the AirMenities Cafe inside the airport’s main terminal weekdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Convenience fees apply for online purchases at flyrfd.com.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be featured performer. The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team also will perform. Additional performer ...

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WWE returns to BMO Center Feb. 21

Georgette Braun — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:53:38 +0000

WWE’s SmackDown will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford. It will be broadcast live by WWE.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at thebmoharrisbankcenter.com, 815-968-5222 and the box office. They cost $15, $25, $35, $45 and $60 plus facility and handling fees.
Wrestlers expected to be participating: Randy Orton, The Big Show, mark Henry, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan, Cody Rhodes, Ted Dibiase, The Divas and more....

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Foxworthy, Engvall, Cable Guy Sunday show rescheduled

Georgette Braun — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:19:57 +0000

The Sunday, Dec. 4, comedy show featuring Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford has been rescheduled for March 1 because of a scheduling conflict.

Tickets for the Sunday show will be honored March 1. Refunds will be given at point of purchase if ticket holders are unable to make the new date.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at BMO Center April 21

Georgette Braun — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:19:33 +0000

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Rockford and will play at 8 p.m. April 21 at the BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 9. They cost $60.50, $50.50, $40.50 and will be available at thebmoharrisbankcenter.com, 815-968-5222 and the box office.

The orchestra creates a theatrical experience combined with arena rock....

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Paul Thorn concert rescheduled to Dec. 3

Georgette Braun — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:35:37 +0000

The Paul Thorn concert on Nov. 17 that was cancelled because of the folk/roots musician’s illness has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 3, at The Sullivan Center, 118 N. Main St., Rockford. It is presented by Severson Dells. Tickets cost $25 at the door. 815-335-2915.