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SUMMARY:Bookerfest 2025 - This Is Us!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bookerfest 2025—a 3-day celebration of culture\, community\, and excellence. From soulful sounds and spirited games to fashion\, dance\, and spiritual uplift\, this year’s festival has something for everyone. Duel it out to become the Spades\, Bid Whist\, Tonk\, or Dominoes Champion—and come hungry to enjoy delicious soul food all weekend long.\nFriday\, July 18 – Blues\, Jazz & R&B CelebrationFestival Hours: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nA tribute to the rich traditions of Blues and Jazz\, spun all day by DJ ROC NOIZY\nOfficial Festival Welcome & Community Kickoff\nMeet the Contestants – Introduction of all Miss Bookerfest participants: Lil Miss (Grades 4–5)\, Jr. Miss (Grades 6–8)\, and Sr. Miss (Grades 9–10)\nGame Tournaments Begin: Spades\, Bid Whist\, Tonk & Dominoes (Finals on Saturday)\nBlack History Gallery Experience opens—running all weekend\, featuring Black history\, inventions\, culture\, local businesses\, and community heritage\nSaturday\, July 19 – R&B & Dance DayFestival Hours: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nDJ ROC NOIZY spins the best of 1980s–2000s R&B\nCommunity Line Dances: Electric Slide\, Casper Slide\, and more\nMiss Bookerfest Pageant Finals – Lil Miss\, Jr. Miss\, and Sr. Miss compete for the crown\nCleta’s Stay & Sew Fashion Show – Bold\, original designs from local creators hit the runway\nLive Dance Performance by Fab Academy\nFinals: Spades\, Bid Whist\, Tonk & Dominoes champions crowned\nSunday\, July 20 – Gospel Explosion: “The Great Invitation”Festival Hours: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nLed by Demorris “Da Minister” Flannigan\nInspiring guest preachers deliver messages of hope and renewal\nSpecial performance by Rockford’s Gospel Choir\, lifting voices in praise and unity\nBreakout Sessions to Empower the CommunityStep into one of our focused sessions designed to uplift and connect you with real-world opportunities:\nAdult Education Access – Learn how adults 21+ can earn an accredited high school diploma\nWorkforce Pathways – Explore trades and apprenticeship careers with real pathways to success\nEmployment Assistance – Receive resume tips and job-search guidance from experienced community partners\nCultural Enrichment – Join a Black History Discussion led by Deacon Eldredge Gilbert\, reflecting on the past and inspiring the future\nVendor Spotlight: “How You Do!” PodcastAll participating vendors will be featured in our official festival podcast—highlighting your mission\, story\, and community impact.\nDon’t miss this powerful weekend of celebration\, education\, culture\, and connection.Bookerfest is where Rockford comes together.\nLearn more: aarcatbooker.comCall: 815.962.9117Contact: Leon Smith\, Bookerfest Event Coordinator – bookerfest2025@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:815 Black Fest
DESCRIPTION:Music provided by DJ H-Fresh \nLive performance by: \nJust Fine – The Ultimate Mary J. Blige Tribute Band – Just Fine – The Ultimate Mary J. Blige Tribute Band transports you back to the ‘90s\, capturing everything you love about the multi-award-winning artist. This seven-piece band’s infectious groove and authentic sound evoke nostalgic memories while also celebrating the more recent feel-good vibes of this musical icon.
URL:https://wdjrradio.net/event/815-black-fest/
LOCATION:Levings Park\, 1420 S. Pierpont Ave.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kevin Hart: Acting My Age live at Hard Rock Casino Rockford
DESCRIPTION:Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box office powerhouse\, opening eleven films at number one at the box office and grossing more than in $4.23 billion global revenue. In 2024\, Kevin received the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy\, he was the 25th recipient and the youngest honoree to date. \nHart has also become a successful Entrepreneur; he is Chairman of Hartbeat; a global\, multi-platform media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture with a mission to keep the world laughing together. The next generation media company unites Hartbeat Productions’ best-in-class TV & film production capabilities with Laugh Out Loud’s expansive distribution network\, along with its marketing\, sales\, experiential\, branded content\, digital and social capabilities. Hart is also the Founder of HartBeat Ventures. Together\, these companies play an integral role in building Hart’s eco-system for extraordinary growth and creativity. \nHart continues to develop\, star\, and produce feature films\, television\, and podcasts via Hartbeat for his various partners which include Netflix\, Peacock\, Sirius XM and Audible. In 2024\, Hart starred and was the Executive Producer of Peacock’s drama series Fight Night. \nHart is currently touring nationally with his ninth standup special “Acting My Age”. Hart’s last special “Reality Check” was named the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard\, and in 2023 Billboard named Hart the Hight Grossing Comedian of the year. Kevin is a New York Times Best Selling author twice over and his first Audible original\, “The Decision\,” was nominated for an Audie award for “Best Original Audiobook in 2021.” \nKevin is a founding partner in the premium tequila brand Gran Coramino and VitaHustle the nutritional wellness brand. Kevin’s brand partnerships include Sam’s Club\, Audemars Piguet\, Fabletics Men\, Chase J.P Morgan\, Draft Kings\, Hydrow\, NutraBolt\, and Therabody.
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LOCATION:Hard Rock Casino Rockford\, 7801 E. State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rockford Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth1865\, produced by Rockford Community leader Tommy Meeks is excited to announce its return for the 35th Juneteenth Celebration. This event is the longest-running Juneteenth Celebration in the state of Illinois! President of ICRG (Inner City Reconstruction Group) and Founder of Rockford Juneteenth Celebrations\, Tommy Meeks\, created Juneteenth1865 with the sole mission of promoting and cultivating knowledge and appreciation of African American history. \nJuneteenth\, also known as Freedom Day\, celebrates the emancipation of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19\, 1865\, when the last enslaved African Americans held in Confederate states were finally freed by the Union army. Six months later\, the Thirteenth Amendment officially made slavery illegal throughout the “entire” United States. Juneteenth has been observed since 1866. \nSchedule of Events: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n1:00 PM\nOpening Community Prayer\n\n\n1:05 PM\nMessage from Tommy Meeks – 35 Years of Juneteenth\n\n\n1:15 PM\nDistrict 205 Student Karaoke Contest with Matt Simpson\n\n\n2:00 PM\nPerformance: Young Eagles Soaring featuring Trinity Rucker\n\n\n2:30 PM\nLady & the Tramp\n\n\n2:50 PM\nJuneteenth Queen Introduction\n\n\n3:00 PM\nInterview with Benny Horton\, 7th African American All Conference Quarterback\n\n\n3:15 PM\nR&B Performance: JC & the Crew\n\n\n3:40 PM\n1975 East High School 50-Year Reunion & Recognition featuring Russell Pope and Tribute to Jerry Latin\n\n\n4:00 PM\nLocal Elected Officials\n\n\n4:15 PM\nPerformance: Fabbie’s Dance Group\n\n\n4:30 PM\nTraditional Juneteenth Awards & Queen Presentation\n\n\n5:00 PM\nLive at Levings Talent Show ($1\,000 Giveaway)\, hosted by Harlan Jefferson\n\n\n5:30 PM\nCommunity Awards presented by GoRockford\n\n\n6:00 PM\nSoul Dj & Closing\n\n\n8:30 PM\nLive Performance: Synergy Band at Hard Rock Live\n\n\n9:15 PM\nHeadlining Performance: Lakeside at Hard Rock Live
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LOCATION:Sinnissippi Park Music Shell\, 2010 Arlington Ave\, Rockford\, IL\, 61107\, United States
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