Hometown Holiday

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End Of 'Hometown Holiday' Calls Up Reflections On What It's Meant For Its Creator -- And Rockford

Guy Stephens

The 25th and final "Hometown Holiday" variety show takes place this weekend in Rockford. Those onstage and in the audience are reflecting on what the show…

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Show Brings Spirit Of The Season To Both Audience And Performers

Guy Stephens

Rockford native and New American Theater founder J.R. Sullivan says he conceived of his Hometown Holiday Show as a celebration of the season, and of his…

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Rockford Tradition 'Hometown Holiday' Keeps The Shine On The Tinsel

Susan Stephens

It may not look like a “winter wonderland” in northern Illinois right now, but it will SOUND like one this weekend in downtown Rockford. That’s because…

J. R. Sullivan's Hometown Holiday

The 19th annual "Hometown Holiday" variety show returns to the Sullivan Theater in the Nordlof Center in Rockford on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December…