art & society - jul/aug 2007

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Summer is Sizzlin'

Jan Wright Vergon

Publisher

When we talk about summertime in central Illinois, ballparks and hot dogs, picnics and garden parties all come to mind. Water sports, swimming pools and boating on the Illinois River are fun ways to keep cool on a hot summer day. With all the activities on the Peoria riverfront this summer—concerts, festivals, farmer’s markets and park activities, don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful flowers and foliage along the way. Peoria’s not just the hot spot, it’s sizzlin’ this summer!

Framing a Forgotten History

by Andrea Roth

Author and historian Channy Lyons is a dedicated modern-day patron of the arts.

Embodying the Heart of a Child

by Sarah Cash

photography by Bob Hunt

Local musician Dave McDonald inspires his students and rekindles our youth with a children's album of Woody Guthrie songs.

The Enigmatic Art Garfunkel

by Andrea Roth

Anticipating his July 28 concert at the Peoria Civic Center, Art Garfunkel placed a surprise phone call to our office last month.

by Andrea Roth

With a handful of minor league ballparks nearby, including the Peoria Chiefs’ away games into the summer family fun is easy!

Ryne Sandberg

Ten things you didn't know about Peoria Chiefs Manager Ryne Sandberg.

24 Hours in Peoria

Part Two: 8am - 4pm

Photography by Dr. Elsburgh Clarke

Text by Jonathan Wright

So just what do people do in Peoria during the day? We attempt to answer that question with part two of 24 Hours in Peoria.

Free Fridays in Peoria Heights

by Katie Thompson

With Free Fridays, Peoria Heights offers nights of art, music and food for the public every Friday this summer.

Just How Time Flies

by Andrea Roth

The ease of private air travel has made it more and more popular with business travelers and others seeking an alternative to commercial airliners.

by Trisha Noack

Peoria Public Library

Crack out the teapot and cuddle up with the candelabra, Ellie Haskell is back for her 13th mystery!

by Andrea Roth & Jennifer Burns

To celebrate July’s 50th anniversary of National Hot Dog Month, we rounded up some tasty area dogs.

Think Global, Eat Local!

by Jennifer Burns

By becoming a locavore, you help yourself. Plus, fresh produce just tastes better.

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