Why do all the great artists live in big cities? Trick question. They don’t. The reality is creativity exists globally in humans regardless of location. From high-ceiling, red-bricked warehouses to garage studios to small spaces in homes, artists in central…
The year has had some labor victories. There were several big wins for the labor movement in 2015: the UAW (representing 142,000 workers) ratifying contracts at General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler; Fueling Agents at Phoenix’ Airport unionizing with the…
Ignorance and Profit: Margarine and the Heart “Avoid butter, use margarine” was standard medical advice in the 1970s to reduce the risk of heart attack. This advice was based on ignorance of the dangers from margarine made from hydrogenated vegetable…
ON THE AIR AGAIN! It’s exciting, and the timing is perfect since I love the sounds of Christmas. “Breakfast with Royce and Roger” is returning on Internet Radio as “Breakfast with Roger and Friends,” starting 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1.…
If it’s a tag-team match between Hitler, Stalin and the Boogeyman on one side, and Santa, Jesus and Bernie Sanders on the other, I stand with the latter trio. “Ho! Ho! Huh?” you say? The connection is socialism. I don’t…
This past summer I was fortunate enough to spend four days in one of the world’s most fascinating cities, Paris. There is elegance in Paris, but also earthiness, sensuality and vibrant aliveness. Just sitting in a Paris café watching…
Oh Christmas Tree . . . December is upon us, and it’s time to start gearing up for the holidays. One of the hallmarks of the holiday season for our household is the decorating of the Christmas tree. Usually around…
Various employment assignments and volunteer opportunities take me to many locations in Peoria and surrounding areas. Such experiences are often poignant reminders of the challenging circumstances many people confront daily. On a blustery cold morning I drive by Sophia’s Kitchen on Richard…
MUSIC Dec. 2: The Bradley Guitar Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. BU’s Dingeldine Music Center. 677-2650. Dec. 3: Senior Concerto Competition & Recital from the Central Illinois Youth Symphony’s. 6:30 p.m. Life Together Center. 685-5258. Dec. 4: The Swon Bzrothers. 8 p.m.…
WTVP broadcast James Lapine’s play, “Act One” on Nov. 23 as part of the “Live From Lincoln Center” series. The play, which was also directed by Mr. Lapine, is an adaptation of the autobiography of Moss Hart of the same…
