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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.

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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

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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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Teresa Eyring– “We Have Much to Accomplish Together”

Monday, September 27th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams There’s a BBCA

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Woman Around Town: Suzanne Kreps—fresh art

Monday, July 19th, 2010
by Teresa Baxter on Woman Around Town

Based in SoHo, fresh art is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1999 by a group of people active in social services and the

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Woman Around Town: Kati Marton—Her Own Person

Sunday, February 14th, 2010
by Robin Weaver on Woman Around Town

Sitting in the warm, wood-paneled living room of Kati Marton’s apartment overlooking Central Park, it’s hard to imagine the fascinating and, at times, courageous journey

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Woman Around Town: Edes Gilbert—Educator Gives Back

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town

Edes Gilbert spent fifteen years as headmistress of the prestigious Spence School, a community that includes many famous and influential graduates and parents. She has

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An Empty Nest or A Full Tree

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
by Aimee Garn on Living Around

This August my younger daughter Emma went to college, joining her sister Louisa, who is currently in her junior year. Both girls had spent the

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