Arts Alive! - February 2005

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Opera Illinois' La Traviata

Love, Intrigue, & Scandal

by Tori Phelps

Opera Illinois Executive Director Margaret Swain explains why Verdi's take on love, intrigue, & scandal make for an entertaining evening at the opera.

Features

Pen & Ink

Making a Memory for Valentine's Day

Jan Wright Vergon, Publisher

Rituals and traditions must be positive memories for those in attendance, or the experience should be changed or discontinued. Life is too short and time goes by too quickly to miss memory-making opportunities.

Silhouette

Historical Society Director Brings Diverse Background to Position

by Tori Phelps

Jeffrey Kampfl talks about his life, his tours of the world, and the importance of preserving Peoria's past.

Columns

Art & History

Frederick Douglass and Peoria's Black History

Marilyn Leyland, Peoria Historical Society

ArtsPartners

Discovery Forum 2005: Celebrating Collaboration of Art & Science

Suzette Boulais, ArtsPartners

Finale

Nurturing Creativity and Critical Thinking Skills in the Choral Music Rehearsal

Dr. Joseph D. Henry

Peoria Area Civic Chorale

Kids & Kudos

Water Street Dance Adds Rhythm to Downtown

Tori Phelps

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Arts Alive! Arts Calendar

February/March 2005

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