The Clean Gallery

09/11/2026

We're stoked for coming up on October 2 and 3! We'll be showing local artists and creators in both our 126 and 130 N. 1st Street spaces.

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09/09/2026

We're excited to host James Hamilton for his latest album release on Saturday, September 26. We'll be at The Clean Gallery (130 N. 1st Street) from 7-11 p.m. for a night of celebration and performances by amazing local talent. Check out the link below for tickets and more information! 📝🎉

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09/09/2026

We're excited to host poetry815's Fall 2026 Anthology release party on Sunday, September 27. Check out the event details below and come out to support local writers/poets/creatives! 🎨📝

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09/06/2026

You heard right. I am running for Mayor of Rockford. This is going to be interesting with 4 candidates in the race. 1 republican, 2 democrats, and 1 independent (me of course). Time to roll up the sleeves and get to work.

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This is the official FB page for the committee to elect Bob Blosser for Mayor of Rockford. Bob is a lifelong Rockford resident and community advocate, is running for mayor in 2027.

07/19/2026

We're one week away from the next Open Mic! Come see us on Friday, July 24, in the new space (130 N. 1st Street) for an evening hosted by the awesome Callie Hunter! Whether you want to read your work or just kick back and enjoy some time with local creatives, we encourage you to stop by! 📖

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05/14/2026

2nd Grown-Up Book Fair is this weekend on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. 📚 Check out details in link below. Come see me and other local authors! ✨

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05/14/2026

Here's the thing: books are cool. Come see me and 36 local authors/bookish vendors this Saturday in Rockford. Grab a beer, some new books...I'm just saying..sounds like a good way to spend a Saturday! 📚✨

05/13/2026

We're excited to see you this Saturday for the Spring Grown-Up Book Fair!

Fauna Lewis (Fauna Lewis - Author) is an Illinois-based author who blends dark fantasy and emotional realism. She started writing stories in the first grade; her first completed book, 'black delphinium' -- a YA paranormal-fiction novel based in the Rockford area -- was published in 2015.

Come see Fauna at the Grown-Up Book Fair on May 16 📚 Don't forget to grab your FREE tickets below!

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05/13/2026

Don't forget to grab your tickets on Eventbrite! You'll need a ticket to shop the book fair 🥰📚 Did we mention there are 36 local authors and bookish vendors, plus we are offering bar service? Yup, we're that cool. Come hang.

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05/12/2026

We're excited to see you on 5/16 for the Spring Grown-Up Book Fair!

Shadowlux Soapery returns to the book fair with "artisanal soaps steeped in shadow and story." Their creations are totally unique, handcrafted, and award-winning!

Get your FREE tickets to the Grown-Up Book Fair with the link below. See you Saturday! 📚

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