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art & society - jan/feb 2009
Vin Luong
Down to the Core
by SuZan Severson
The son of a widely known Chinese painter, Vin Luong received an early introduction to art and technique from his father. He came to Peoria from Vietnam in 1987, destined to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Feng Shui
The Ancient Art Finds a Place in Modern Homes
by Amy Groh
Photography courtesy of Savvy Solutions
Feng shui is a 3,500-year-old holistic art and science designed to support your dreams by creating space in your home, office, or yard that makes you feel good. It’s the art of living in balance and harmony with your environment.
It Just Feels Right
by Jan Wright, Publisher
Intuition. That “gut feeling” when something feels right…or not. I’ve had the experience frequently enough over the years that I’ve learned to trust my instincts.
Knockin' on Freedom's Door
Hallowed Ground
On October 24th, “Knockin’ on Freedom’s Door,” a commemorative art piece created by sculptor Preston Jackson, was dedicated at the corner of Liberty Street and Jefferson Avenue, outside the Peoria Civic Center. Local poet Byron DeHaan penned the following poem for the historic occasion.
Local Tastes Better
Wine & Cheese from Central Illinois
by Gina Edwards
andshecookstoo.com
The villagers at La Ville de Maillet celebrated what the French call terroir, the concept that wine and food has a sense of place and embodies the unique tastes and flavors of the land on which it is grown. La Ville de Maillet is the home we now call Peoria.
A Breath of Fresh Air
by SuZan Severson
Throwing a party? Looking for something guests will still be talking about the next day? Why not rent an aromatherapy oxygen bar?
Take 10: Lee Wenger
Ten things you didn't know about the WCBU radio host.
Splash Away
by Amy Groh
If winter’s cold weather sends chills down your spine and you can’t splurge on a trip to a remote tropical paradise, an indoor waterpark might be your family’s best bet this year.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon
On January 19th, the 17th annual luncheon at the Peoria Civic Center will feature keynote speaker Bill Cosby, King family friend.
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