Black History Month is coming to a close and WNIJ wants to recognize a Rockford jazz singer and educator who some say is creating a solid legacy in the…

A 67-million dollar hotel project in downtown Rockford is creating more than jobs for construction workers. Local artists will have a big hand in…

A group of monumental sculptures will soon be calling downtown Rockford home. Five sculptures, created by internationally renowned artists Hans Van de…

The Rockford Area Arts Council’s 13th annual Spring ArtScene takes place 5-9 p.m Friday, April 10, and 3-9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at 39 venues across…

Kantorei, the Singing Boys of Rockford, mark their 50th anniversary Friday, June 13th, with a concert at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The program…

Art is a tough way to make a living. Ask any musician, writer, sculptor, or actor. Following your passion often means spending more time than you’d like…

Throughout November, WNIJ is reporting on the state of the Rockford arts scene. The city has plenty of long-standing arts organizations. But there are…

Home-grown theater in Rockford has changed significantly over the past few decades. Theaters have come and gone, and the people who present stage works…

We continue our series on the arts in Rockford on a slightly different beat-- dance. A group of women gather Tuesday mornings in a Rockford Dance Company…

Some of the city’s older arts organizations are trying to adapt to a cultural and economic climate that is much different than when they were formed.Joel…