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Arts Alerts: Contribute art to “Flowers for Ukraine” at Contemporary Art Center; Avett, Doobie brothers in town; “Sister Act,” “Rock of Ages” in theaters
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Arts Alerts: Contribute art to “Flowers for Ukraine” at Contemporary Art Center; Avett, Doobie brothers in town; “Sister Act,” “Rock of Ages” in theaters
The deadline to apply is midnight June 10. Also opening June 30 (in Gallery 3R), “Vera Scekic: Synthetic Being” showcases her fondness for manipulating paint as it’s affected by gravity.
Inland Art: Garden to garment, no scrap left behind — creative clothing with nod to sustainability
by Lisa Nelson Raabe • • Comments Off on Inland Art: Garden to garment, no scrap left behind — creative clothing with nod to sustainability
Creative clothing with a view toward sustainability is the focus of three fashionistas in Peoria. Dana Baldwin creates phenomenal evening gowns, wraps and coats, Aareon Boyd up-cycles vintage wear and Lily Scalf focuses on natural dyes and elegant daywear. Each…
LETTER: Yes, CO2 pipeline seems like bad idea
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Thanks to Bill Rau and The Community Word for highlighting the concerns around the massive CO2 pipeline buildout planned for Illinois. These pipelines are dangerous, especially when run through densely populated areas like Peoria’s South Side where the geography ensures…
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Heat Waves in Red & Black: Earth’s fate precariously placed at glacial pace
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Heat Waves in Red & Black: Earth’s fate precariously placed at glacial pace
For many Floridians, melting polar glaciers means too much water, rising sea levels, and eventual relocation. For many Peruvians, melting Andes glaciers means torrential spring floods, summer water shortages, and rivers — major sources of drinking water — possibly running…
West Peoria news: No parking when snow hits two inches or more
by Sharon McBride • • Comments Off on West Peoria news: No parking when snow hits two inches or more
I am starting this column with caution about streets for snow conditions this winter. All West Peoria streets are snow routes and parking on them is prohibited when there are 2 inches or more of snow. The process begins with…
Labor Roundup: Teachers thankful for unity in community
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Peoria teachers’ unity and community support made the difference in a settlement between the union and the Peoria Public Schools, leaders say. Bargaining started in March, and after 19 stymied negotiating sessions, a mediator was brought in. The third meeting…
Arts Alerts: Mars, Keith Urban, Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Burr, Holiday Inn, Regifters
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Arts Alerts: Mars, Keith Urban, Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Burr, Holiday Inn, Regifters
ART The 10-foot artwork “Mars,” by U.K. artist Luke Jerram, is a highlight of “Mars: The Exhibition,” continuing in November at the Riverfront Museum. The interative display will be here through Spring. MUSIC Keith Urban is set to play…
