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What is the future of symphony music?
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- Published on Monday, 11 February 2013 13:14
- Written by Paul Gordon
My wife and I had the privilege last Saturday to attend the Peoria Symphony Orchestra's Valentine's concert titled "Romance." It was excellent, with pianist Jade Simmons leaving us in awe of her talent.
The entire orchestra did, as well, as I found myself keeping the rhythm with my hands as conductor George Stelluto guided the musicians through Gershwin masterpieces and finishing with Ravel's "Bolero," which is incredibly different when...
Goodbye Jim. And thank you.
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- Published on Sunday, 20 January 2013 12:10
- Written by Paul Gordon
Jim Maloof's passing was not a surprise. He hasn't been well for some time now. But it is no less sad, a reason to pause and reflect on the man, what he meant to so many of us who knew him and to his city.
The Peorian Rewind: Don't Shoot: Fighting Crime with Mayor Jim Ardis
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- Published on Sunday, 06 January 2013 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Mayor Jim Ardis about a new anti-violence initiative involving city, county, state and federal law enforcement.
The Peorian Rewind: Peoria's Wild Days: A Chat with Norm Kelly
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- Published on Sunday, 20 January 2013 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Norm Kelly, local historian and author whose talks about Peoria's wild past are very popular.
Rice restrictions on media disappointing
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 January 2013 16:48
- Written by Paul Gordon
It would appear that Mitt Romney taught his fellow Republicans something during the recent presidential campaign after all.
The apparent lesson? Make sure nobody is using a cell phone camera or other recording device when you are giving a speech.
The Peorian Rewind: Keeping the Promise: A Conversation with Tara Gerstner
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- Published on Sunday, 13 January 2013 08:00
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An interview with the executive director of Peoria Promise.
Episode 66: Selling a President: A Chat with Author Jackie Hogan
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- Published on Sunday, 30 December 2012 08:00
- Written by The Peorian
An interview with Bradley University professor Jackie Hogan, who wrote a book about how we commercialize the legacy of Abraham Lincoln.
