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'Humanity Stew' cooking at Corn Stock

Details: Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 16:48; Written by Paul Gordon

Humanity is complex, without question. Emotions run the gamut, often in a very short period of time,...

Movie review: 'Imitation Game' a strong Oscar darkhorse

Details: Published on Monday, 09 February 2015 13:38; Written by Tim Wyman

(9 out of 10 stars)

(114 minutes. Rated PG-13 for sexual references, mature thematic material, and historical smoking)

The dark horse for this...

'Other Desert Cities' brings family drama to Corn Stock

Details: Published on Wednesday, 21 January 2015 17:24; Written by The Peorian

polly Every family has its dirty laundry, but it is only that of the rich and powerful that make headlines when made public. The collateral damage is often even more devastating and embarrassing.

That is the basic...

Movie review: 'Imitation Game' a strong Oscar darkhorse

Details: Published on Monday, 09 February 2015 13:38; Written by Tim Wyman

(9 out of 10 stars)

(114 minutes. Rated PG-13 for sexual references, mature thematic material, and historical smoking)

The dark horse...

Peoria Symphony to offer "Festa Italiana"

Details: Published on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 14:50; Written by The Peorian

festa A festival of Italian delights from five composers will highlight the next Peoria Symphony Orchestra concert Saturday at 8 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, Illinois Route 91 in Peoria.

Titled “Festa Italiana,”...

Movie review: "Birdman" should win the Oscar

Details: Published on Thursday, 05 February 2015 15:15; Written by Tim Wyman

(9 out of 10 stars)

(119 minutes. Rated R for adult language, sexual content and brief violence.)

The Literarea 2014 Year End Book Review

Details: Published on Saturday, 03 January 2015 14:38; Written by Kevin Kizer

From classic lit to philosophy to books of local note, my list of books read in 2014 is kind of diverse. There are the Two Richards of the 70s: Pryor and Nixon. The late, great David Foster Wallace and Christopher Hitchens make appearances. Old favorites like Kerouac and Burroughs were re-read. And even the round-headed fool, Karl Pilkington, show up. All and all, a "well rounded" year of reading. So enjoy the list along with a...

Life is a 'Cabaret' at Peoria Players Theatre

Details: Published on Wednesday, 04 February 2015 17:21; Written by Paul Gordon

As Broadway musicals go, dark and steamy aren’t words usually associated with those written nearly 50 years ago. “Cabaret” has always been an exception since it debuted in 1966.