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Rockford Fourth of July Activities
Independence Day has arrived and so has this year's round of Rockford Fourth of July activities throughout the Rockford metro area! Rockford's Skyworks fireworks show will take place this year on July 4th currently scheduled for 9:30p in Davis Park. The show should last about 30 minutes and will feature over 4,000 shells. The fireworks display will also be synchronized to music on B103-FM and televised by WTVO. For more information, visit www.rockfordfireandice.com. Other July 4th events in Rockford include…
- 7a – MELD run and walk, starting at Madison Street near Jefferson Street Bridge
- 8:30a – Patriotic continental breakfast free to the first 1,000 people at Sinnissippi Park
- Noon – Meet Great Human Beings and get pictures taken at State and Main Streets
- 12:30p-5p – Kaboom at Discovery Center Museum (experiment with explosions, laun...
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Rockford Sounds of Summer
Each summer, the Rockford Park District sponsors the Sounds of Summer. This free concert and performance series is located at the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, Nicholas Conservatory and Levings Park. The series presents a diverse group of entertainers and is comprised of "Tunes on the Terrace" at Nicholas Conservatory, "Live at Levings" and "Domingo en el Parque" at Levings Park and the "Charlotte's Web Summer Concerts" and "Imagination Station" matinees at the Sinnissippi Music Shell as well as Music in the Park also at the Sinnissippi Music Shell. Tunes on the Terrace Come relax and listen to local musicians every Wednesday night through August 7th on the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens outdoor terrace. You'll enjoy a variety of music styles from jazz to folk, country to Latin and more. All concerts are free so bring family and friends and don't forget a lawn chair or blanket. Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase. Live at Levings Enjoy a...
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Davis Park at Founders Landing
According to gorockford.com, Davis Park at Founders Landing marks the site where Rockford's cultural and industrial heritage began. Its seven acres are bordered by the Rock River and two major streets in downtown Rockford. It also features numerous paved walks and numerous parking lots. Founders Landing is significant to Rockford's heritage because it was this area along the edge of the Rock River where early settlers crossed the river at a rocky ford which existed near where Kent Creek and the Rock River come together. These settlers developed many of the first industries in the Rockford area. Originally this area was known as the Water Power District. Today, you can see a tribute to these settlers at Davis Park where you'll find a sculpture of founders Thatcher Blake, Lewis Lemon and Germanicus Kent to celebrate Rockford's birthplace and its cultural and industrial heritage. Today, Davis Park and Founders Landing is home to an outdoor venue which hosts many recreational events as w...
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Rockford Art Museum – New Exhibit
A new exhibition entitled Exposed: Akerlund, Hampton, Nordlof featuring the work of three local photographers will run April 27th through August 11th in the Funderburg and Kuller galleries at the Rockford Art Museum. The three photographers features are Nels Akerlund, Brian Hampton and Bradley Nordlof. Their varied techniques represent the style and diversity of today's photography. Nels Akerlund's work features portraits of local residents in their day-to-day environment and his ability to capture everyday life's draws the viewer in. Akerlund has photographed world leaders, rock legends and politicians for over two decades. Hampton's work which combines video with still image features wildlife providing intense images that most would never see otherwise. Hampton hopes to encourage others to protect the dwindling populations of many species around the world. Nordlof uses texture, vivid color and composition to produce large-scale landscapes of the na...
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Rockford, IL Water Parks
Rockford is home to many great things including two amazing waterparks that provide family fun for thousands of Midwest families every year all year round! If you have kids, chances are that each summer you'll make at least one visit to Magic Waters Waterpark. Operated by the Rockford Park District, Magic Waters features the largest wave pool in Illinois, a wild water coaster and water slides for kids of all ages! Last year, the Rockford Park District received the 2012 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation from the National Recreation and Park Association. And In 2011, Magic Waters was rated the number four publicly owned waterpark in the country. And it's no surprise why. Magic Waters has high safety, customer service and cleanliness standards. The waterpark also offers accessible rides and attractions. Get ready for another summer of fun at Magic Waters! The 2013 season is June 8th through August 25th