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1 month ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Dan Libman |Spencer Tritt |Susan Stephens
1 of 4 — IMG_7759.JPG Spencer Tritt 2 of 4 — IMG_7764.JPG Spencer Tritt 3 of 4 — IMG_7761.JPG 4 of 4 — IMG_7753.JPG Spencer Tritt People in the Rockford area may know Asher as the man they turn to to fix their ailing stringed instruments, or the trumpet and viola player with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, or the maker of intricately-inlaid wooden boxes, or that guy they see on his bike all the time.
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2 months ago | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt |Susan Stephens |Dan Libman
The year 2000 might not seem so long ago for some of us – and for others, it was a lifetime away. On April 16, 2025, the generations came together at Northern Illinois University’s Student Life Center. They were there to crack into a time capsule sealed up in a wall by employees of the student newspaper, the Northern Star, 25 years ago. WNIJ’s Under Rocks podcast team joined them to document this little piece of local history.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt |Jason Cregier |Susan Stephens
1 of 5 — IMG_7634.JPG 2 of 5 — IMG_7633.JPG 3 of 5 — IMG_7631.JPG 4 of 5 — IMG_7607.JPG 5 of 5 — IMG_7609.JPG Thanks to our wonderful hosts at the Edith Farnsworth House, Kristen Lochner, Scott Mehaffey, Arianna Kiriakos, and of course, our excellent tour guide, John Palmatier. Where should the Under Rocks team head next? Let us know at [email protected].
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Dan Libman |Susan Stephens |Spencer Tritt
1 of 4 — DSC06878.JPG 2 of 4 — DSC06865.JPG 3 of 4 — DSC06872.JPG 4 of 4 — IMG_7497.JPG Bellairs has a real estate office right in the heart of the action of Woodstock Square, Ground Zero for the filming of the 1993 hit “Groundhog Day.” We’re just steps away from the stretch of sidewalk where Bill Murray soaked his feet day after day in an icy mud puddle, the park where the Hollywood version of Punxsutawney Phil checks for his shadow, the tower where Murray’s character takes a plunge (a.k.a....
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt
Mind Excavation's new album The Fisher King is out now on all streaming platforms. The metal band joins us in Studio A to play songs from the record and talk with us about The Fisher King. Check out more from the band on their Facebook. Find more from artist Chris Hodge on Instagram. Behind-the-scenes videos from the bands performance are posted below.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
flipboard.com | Spencer Tritt
2 hours agoI convinced my Gen Z kids to watch 'Dead Poets Society' and their angry reactions surprised meGen X and Gen Z apparently view "inspiring" very differently. As a Gen X parent of Gen Z teens and young adults, I'm used to cringing at things from …9 hours agoDisney drains "it's a small world" after "stripper" incidentAs some of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet. the Disney Parks are often flooded with thousands of guests each day.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt
Mirabilia returns to Studio A with a set featuring all new, unreleased songs. We'll hear them play live and catch up with the band. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram and find their music streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. Watch behind-the-scenes video from the performance posted below. Lineup:Evan Atherton - Guitar, Lead VocalsClay Sibley - Bass, Backing VocalsMichael Stansifer - DrumsMirabilia performing "A Song" live in Studio A Mirabilia performing "A Lesson in Karma" live in Studio A
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt
We celebrate Public Radio Music Day with a listen back to a few of our favorite recordings from the past year and beyond. Thanks to every local musician who has stopped by our studio and shared your music with us!Find all episodes of Sessions here in our show archive and head over to our YouTube channel to find behind-the-scenes videos all in one place.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Dan Libman |Susan Stephens |Spencer Tritt
1 of 5 — IMG_7244.jpg The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pettit Chapel in Belvidere Cemetery Spencer Tritt 2 of 5 — IMG_7240.jpg The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pettit Chapel in Belvidere Cemetery Spencer Tritt 3 of 5 — IMG_7246.jpg The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pettit Chapel in Belvidere Cemetery Spencer Tritt 4 of 5 — IMG_7234.jpg The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pettit Chapel in Belvidere Cemetery Spencer Tritt 5 of 5 — IMG_7231.jpg The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pettit Chapel in Belvidere...
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
northernpublicradio.org | Spencer Tritt
Janus is the Roman god of beginnings and endings, and Son of Janus is the alter-ego of Rockford singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ryan Hayes. Join us as we hear new songs from the band and talk with them about their music. Follow the band on Facebook to keep up with news and show dates. Find more from Son of Janus streaming on Spotify and Apple Music, and check out behind-the-scenes video posted below.
