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My Magical First Tattoo: London called
It’s my first time in London all by myself. My first time ever, I had my family and friends with me, but now it’s different. I want to mark my […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
A Time Capsule from the 90s in 2026: ‘92 Winona and their Punk Inspiration
When Steve DelMonico (vocals/guitar) approached John Faraone (drums) with an impossibly unique band name, there was no way of knowing that 10 years later they’d be sitting at Nolan’s with […]
CHEERS!: MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
“Luke, I AM your cocktail” On “May the Fourth be with you” celebrate the day from the dark side with the Darth Vader cocktail. This concoction can be had at […]
Feds to Regard Cannabis as Medicine: Recreational use expected to follow within months
In the face of decades of evidence that cannabis has safe and effective medical uses, the federal government moved it on Apr 23 from Schedule I, which is for drugs […]
John Faraone’s Newest Record, The Waves: How his kid brain allowed for the art of self-expression
John Faraone: a man of many bands, many instruments, and one poetic voice. While John wouldn’t call himself a poet, I certainly believe that his lyrics are simply stanzas waiting […]
SHREK THE MUSICAL: That’ll Do, Donkey, That’ll Do!
Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure celebrating friendship, love, and the beauty of being uniquely yourself. Featuring a lively score by Jeanine Tesori, with book and lyrics […]
THEATER PREVIEW: Kimberly Akimbo – Coming soon to PPAC, this touring production is the poster child for outsider-centric musicals
So, how well will the musical Kimberly Akimbo play in Peoria? And by “play,” I reference the vaudeville-era idiom questioning whether a product or political candidate will be accepted or […]
The Impossibility of Satire: Trump-world is an inherent self-parody
On the “Weekend Update” satirical news segment on Saturday Night Live. anchor Colin Jost displayed a snapshot of an unhinged rant laced with profanity in the form of a Donald […]
PRIMARY TRUST: A Quiet Triumph Of Tenderness And Hope
Trinity Repertory Company’s production of Primary Trust, Eboni Booth’s 2023 Pulitzer Prize–winning play, is a comedy regarding the courage to begin again. The most widely run production today, this heartwarming […]
PRIVATE LIVES: What Goes on Beneath The Surface
At The Arctic Playhouse, where the proximity of actors to audience is personal, Noël Coward’s cheeky wit and havoc seemingly places you right into the conspiracy. Private Lives has been […]