The career path of an artist is unique. They’re self-taught, supplement their practice through residencies, workshops; study under a master, learn through a university; the options are plentiful.

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The introduction of mass production and industrialization provided conveniences for modern society but at the cost of aesthetic negligence of manufactured objects. In the late 19th century, the Arts ...

Graceland Center for Purposeful Living here to help older adults "Age with Vitality." Check out the Life Together Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Read more → ...

Zack Monroe, San Diego Padres, Merl LedfordFeatures, News, Straight Talk Straight Talk: Sixty-year reunion rekindles memory of a lifetime by Roger Monroe • July 5, 2023 • 2 Comments ...

The film “Glory” tells the story of the all-Black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The unit was the second African-American regiment, following the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Regiment, ...

Is the sub shortage really because potential subs went to an unaccredited school or is it that we pay substitute teachers very little money compared to the hours they work and the responsibility given ...

Straight Talk Straight Talk: Birthdays are great for parades, I say by Roger Monroe • July 3, 2025 • 1 Comment ...

Follow me for a four-mile hike around Singing Woods Nature Preserve. glimpse of all of the varied habitats. It’s a long hike through moderately difficult hill trails ... Let’s start our virtual hike ...

The mystery and majesty of the world’s largest dinosaurs are revealed at the sauropod exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum through Sept. 1. “Sauropods, in fact, were the largest land animals to ...

Articles, Columnist, News, Straight Talk Straight Talk: Too good to be true? Disappointing development from developer KDB Group by Roger Monroe • January 27, 2023 • 5 Comments ...

Citing a longstanding culture of sexual discrimination, a lawsuit filed in November in U.S. District Court in Peoria is seeking damages from Sherman’s Place appliance and furniture store in excess of ...