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The Songs That Mabel Sang—A Birthday Anniversary Concert Celebrating Mabel Mercer
Monday, February 6th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
No one could put a song across like the great Mabel Mercer. The likes of Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne and Peggy Lee attributed her with teaching
Thrillers To Warm Up a Cold Winter’s Day
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
It’s freezing outside. All you want to do is stay in with a good book and a hot cup of cocoa. Here are some blood
From Out-of-Shape to Competitive Tri-Athlete in 3 Years
Friday, October 28th, 2011
by Liz Matt on Living Around
At the age of 34, Jennifer Tapner made a drastic, healthy, change in her morning routine. The Executive Director of The Watermark at Logan Square,
Eddie Bruce At Feinstein’s—Keeping the Music Alive
Sunday, October 16th, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Eddie Bruce may hail from Philadelphia, but he seems right at home onstage in New York City. With a tight three-man combo behind him consisting
Coming Home
Sunday, July 31st, 2011
by Stacey Walz on Living Around
It is the afternoon of June 29, 2011 and I’m standing in my vacant German flat. The movers left just minutes earlier with our countless
From Trashcan to Museum
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Living Around
A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day.
Patricia Grace Stevens and Elena Agostinis:
Peoria Emporium—A Creative Collaboration
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
The multi-faceted Patricia Grace Stevens (above, left) studied at Indiana University where she majored in nursing, but found time to take jewelry design. She became
Oogy: The Dog Only A Family Could Love
Friday, December 24th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Reading Around
Last year, a week after Christmas, my son, Joe, adopted a dog. He has been living in Las Vegas for nearly three years, has an
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