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Peoria's melting Pot
Melts in your Mouth
february 2013
The Science of Melting Hearts
stress melt
art that takes the heat
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Your stress level increases as you search your pocket or your purse for the keys to the car. Where did you park? Why do all cars suddenly look the same, like ancient animals rounded and luminescent with snow and ice crusting their forms into unrecognizable mounds? Once inside you start the thing in a hurry, cranking up the heat even as you know that it will take awhile to generate anything other than a bone-chilling blast. Tires crunch with complaint as you pull from your parking space, straining to see out the small oval of windshield that isn’t frozen. Oh how you long for summer. Just thinking of the satisfying solar warmth of July teases your wind-chapped lips into a surprised smile. What you wouldn’t give for that feeling warmth brings to your body. Your muscles feel like warm taffy, relaxed and stretching with ease and satisfaction in a sleeveless tank. Your arm goes up to shield your eyes from the sun’s glare as you survey the green landscape in all directions. Your shoulders loosen. You laugh as you feel your stress begin to melt, to dissolve and drain away—as though your muscles actually begin to let go and you sink down deeper into your car seat. Is it just your imagination, or is the car beginning to warm up?
It’s cold. So cold that you notice as soon as you get outside, your shoulders and upper body tighten against the wind and chill. You grasp your coat or scarf up close to your face, and your neck shrinks like a turtle into the warmth and safety of your collar. Your spine bends too and you hurry along to your destination with single-minded determination. Head down, thoughts cloudy with discomfort and irritation, you move like a robot, not looking to left or right.
melt
Your brow softens as the wipers swish melting snow and ice out of the way, easing your task of navigation. You’re on the main road now where streetlights beckon and multiple tires have gone before you to transform ice to wet pavement. You pull out your scarf and slip off your hat as you let out a sigh. Wow, you’ve really been holding yourself back. Even your nose lets go with a little trickle. Dreary thoughts of dread and disgust give way to hope and anticipation. It won’t be long now and you’ll be home, where it’s warm, and your family awaits. You are melting. Stress and worry be gone. All is well . All is well .
– Dina Emser is a Leadership Coach who partners with emerging and veteran leaders to grow and reach their goals. Coming in April, The New Leadership Paradigm, a one-day Seminar at Embassy Suites in East Peoria. For more information, go to Events at DinaEmser.com.
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2 Stress Melts
8 Drink of the Month
10 Melts in Your Mouth lOCAl CHOCOlATIErS AnD SWEETS
16 Book of the Month
18 The Science of Melting Hearts An AnAlYTICAl lOOk AT ATTrACTIOn
23 Songs of the Month
24 Peoria's Melting Pot Our lOCAllY rICH CulTurAl HErITAgE
28 Dish of the Month
30 unsent letters that were never received
36 Art that Takes the Heat local encaustic artists
40 listings art, culture, entertainment & music
48 10 Things I Crave
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PEORIA DOWNTOWN & BRADLEY AREA— Baker Building • Blue • Bradley Fine Arts Department • Bradley library • Broken Tree Coffee • City Hall • Civic Center • Co-Op records • Commerce Bank • Contemporary Art Center lobby • Costume Trunk • Cracked Pepper • gCC global Communications Center • Haddads Market • Historical Society • Innovation Center • IWIrC • kauth & Mayeur • kelleher's • Mark Twain Hotel • The Main Statement • Martini's On Water • Peoria Chiefs Stadium • One World restaurant • Peoria Art guild • Peoria Public library Downtown • regent radio • relics • riverfront Visitor's Center • riverplex • rizzi's • robert H. Michel Student Center • rOOM • St. Francis Hospital • Studios on Sheridan • Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co. • Twin Tower Court • Two 25 • urban Artifacts • uSDA Agriculture lab • Visitors Center • WMBD/Fulton Plaza • WTVP
GRAND PRAIRIE & NORTH AREA—2Chez • The Antioch group • Advanced Pain Management • AmericInn • Apple's Bakery • Apricot lane • Buffalo Wild Wings • Childer's Eatery • Coldwell Banker realty • Facial Plastic & laser Surgery • Farrell's • Firehouse Pizza • Five Senses Spa • gary Welch State Farm • great Harvest Bread Company • Hoerr nursery • Jaguar land rover • Jones Bros. Jewelry • Maloof Welcome Center • OSF • PArC • Peoria Ballet • Peoria Vein Center • Proctor Hospital • remax realty • rizzi's • Senara • State Bank of Speer • Weaverridge
MIDTOWN AREA— Broms • Hy-Vee • le Bakery/Hansens • The loop • natural Concepts • Owen's Center • Peoria Players Theatre • Pure Bliss Salon • reynold's landmark Cinema • Sassafrass Salon • Spotted Cow
JUNCTION CITY—Body: The Fitness Boutique • Bradley Sears Counseling • Cyd's • Design Plus • Magnolia's • Oak Point Technologies • Pooch Couture • Skin By Mary/Three Paths Massage • Sweet CeCe's
PEORIA HEIGHTS AREA— A Perfect Pear Boutique • Alwan & Son's Meat Company • Azura Boutique • Bella grove • Forest Park nature Center • Free To Bead • French Toast/Wine Country • gregg Florist • Heritage Bank • I know You like A Book • JunE • leaves'n'Beans • luthy Botanical gardens • noir Tapas lounge • Olio & Vino • Options Center for Health & Education • Park District Offices • Peoria Flag & Decorating • Peoria Heights library • Peoria Zoo • Picture This • The Publik House • rE- • running Central • Salt • Sparrow Studio Antiques • State Farm • Super liquors • Trefzgers
WEST PEORIA & FARMINGTON ROAD— Cornstock Theatre • Jukebox Comedy Club • Sky Harbor restaurant —AIRPORT AREA— CEFCu Main Branch • richardson Counseling Center • Walter Brothers Harley Davidson
EAST PEORIA— Buffalo Wild Wings • Co-op records • Embassy Suites • Fon du lac District library • Fon du lac Park District Office • granite City • Hampton Inn • Jonah’s Seafood House • Oyster Bar • Par A Dice Hotel • Stoney Creek Inn
PEKIN— Bond Eye Center • Busy Corner • Classical Dance Academy • CJ's Café • Curves • Deverman Advertising • Dr. Moul • Excalibur Seasoning • Maloof realtor • Maurie's Candies • McDaniels • Parkside Athletics • Pekin Hospital • Pekin Public library • Steger's Furniture • WW Travel
MORTON—Adore Bridal • Ashland House Inn & Convention Center • The Avenue • Eli's Coffee Shop • grimm Chevrolet • Main Street Deli • Menold Construction • Morton Chamber of Commerce • Morton Public library • Sam leman Dodge
WASHINGTON— Cornerstone Inn • Denhart Bakery & restaurant • Heartland Bank • Home Spun • Portrait life Studio • Purple Moose • Sentimental Journey • Washington Community Bank • Washington Five Points Center & gym
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CHILLICOTHE—Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce • Chillicothe Public library • City Hall • Happy Thoughts Coffee Shop • Pearce Community Center • Tequila’s Mexican restaurant • The Track Inn restaurant
TREMONT—Tremont gallery in the train depot • The In-Crowd Salon
MACKINAW—Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery • Mackinaw Depot & Tearoom • Mcgrath law Firm
EUREKA—Eureka Public library • Eureka College • Objects
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Just the word has the power to make mouths water. It has reigned over taste buds for thousands of years, tracing back as far as 1900 BC. Its decadent, velvety flavor is known throughout the world as a special treat, a splurge. More than a mere snack, chocolate reigns supreme as the go-to indulgence.
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hat is it that has made humans revere chocolate for so long? We
know that eating chocolate has health benefits: Dark chocolate is reported to have inflammation-fighting properties, and those who regularly consume chocolate are found to have decreased risk of stroke, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, and lower levels of lDl (“bad”) cholesterol. Chocolate contains antioxidants called flavonoids which increase blood flow to the brain, helping to keep us more awake and alert. Plus, chocolate makes us feel good: it causes the brain to release endorphins, chemicals that give us a sense of well-being and reportedly reduce stress levels. no other food has more “special days” dedicated to it: January 3 is national Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day, January 10 is national Bittersweet Chocolate Day, and February boasts four more national chocolate days. The list goes on: there are 22 more between March and December—the last of which is “national Chocolate-Covered Anything Day,” falling on December 16. And that’s only America: there are international chocolate days, and in England, a national Chocolate Week. From the beginning, chocolate was special—not just another ordinary bean to be harvested and consumed or fed to livestock. In ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures, the cacao bean was used to create chocolate-flavored drinks for sacred ceremonies. Aztecs also used the revered bean as a form of currency, to be traded for goods and services.
When Spanish Conquistadors first traveled to the Americas and were served the bitter drink by Montezuma in hospitality, they did not like the taste. One European described it in his writings as “a bitter drink for pigs.” Europeans did not become taken with the spicy, bitter drink until they began adding flavorings such as vanilla, cinnamon, honey, and sugar. The sweetened drink quickly became popular, spreading throughout Spain and eventually Europe. In the early 1800s, the Dutch developed a technique that involved pressing the beans and adding milk and fat, making cocoa butter. later, a Dutch factory experimented with melting cocoa butter into a form that could be molded. Then, in Switzerland in 1875, Daniel Peter and Henri nestlé mixed melted cocoa butter with sweetened condensed milk and created the first milk chocolate. A few years later, another famous name in chocolate, rudolphe lindt, developed a process to form milk chocolate into the bar shapes we recognize today. From here, many companies, including those of John and Benjamin Cadbury in England and Milton Hershey in Pennsylvania, started to mass-produce chocolate. During the prohibition, chocolate was actually seen as an acceptable substitute for alcohol for those whose religious or moral beliefs required abstention. Chocolate remains as irresistible to people today as it has been throughout the ages. As a testament, the term “chocoholic” was first coined in the late ’60s and can now be found in most dictionaries.
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luckily, there are many places to obtain it—from the vending machine at work to the nearest convenience store, and for those who want something a little more special, to a chocolatier or candymaker. Paralleling the voyage of chocolate to America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries is the voyage of the chocolate-making Paloumpis brothers from greece to America, settling in the tiny town of Minonk in 1915. There, the two brothers started a confectionery and sweet shop—known today as Cunningham’s Candies—that became renowned throughout Illinois.
Cunningham’s Candies has been concocting chocolates and other confections for nearly 90 years. They use the old-world artisan techniques of the Paloumpis brothers to craft their chocolate creations, using not only the original recipes, but also the “hands-on” processing techniques featuring copper kettles and marble tables. Because they use no preservatives or additives, Cunningham’s chooses to operate only during the fall and winter when demand is great—and when cooler temperatures allow for easy transport. In the fall, customers rush to buy Cunningham’s famous caramel apples. They are so popular they can be purchased in many Peoria-area shops and businesses in September and October. Then comes holiday season: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter, when chocolates, caramel whips, and every kind of beautiful filled chocolate imaginable are produced to satisfy our insatiable appetite for all things chocolaty and sweet. Elisha Bachman, owner of D’Elisha’s Sweet Creations in Metamora, is also kept busy during the chocolate-laden holiday season. Bachman has been making gourmet delights with melted chocolate and candy for over 20 years. For her, a passion for experimenting with the sweet treats eventually grew into a career. She is most well known for her chocolate-covered pretzel sticks and gourmet apples, but she makes a wide range of chocolaty treats including turtles, truffles, nut clusters, cake balls, peanut butter cups. The taste? Divine. But that’s not the only thing that matters: “I like them to be pretty to look at, too. I think they should look nice—that makes them more appealing and special,” Bachman explains. Christie ruestman and Cindy Meyer, owners of Cunningham’s Candies, agree.
ruestman believes that one of the things that makes chocolate so appealing as a special gift is the “pretty effect,” as she calls it—the visual beauty and variety, as well as the mystery of a box of chocolates. “It’s the different shapes, markings, colors, and sizes … and the surprise of what’s inside. You look at all of the chocolates and wonder, ‘Which one do I want to try?’” ruestman calls chocolate a “one-size-fits-all” gift. Most love to receive it, and no knowledge of the recipient’s sizes or color preferences is needed. “How simple,” ruestman adds, “But it truly brightens people’s faces.” Those inspired by the offerings of sweet shops and chocolatiers like Cunningham’s Candies and D’Elisha’s Sweet Creations should take heart that although it takes years to perfect the artistic and culinary techniques of professionals, beginners can still create delicious chocolate concoctions of their own right at home. An easy place to start is with chocolate-dipped treats. Simply melt chocolate and dip items such as pretzels, berries, or even cookies or nuts into the velvety goodness, then place them on waxed or parchment paper until the chocolate is “set,” or firm. Bachman offers two caveats to the novice melter: (1) Don’t let the chocolate become too hot: this makes it cloudy or spotty once set; and (2) Don’t allow any moisture to come into contact with the melted chocolate: this causes the chocolate to “seize,” or become clumpy and chunky. “Don’t be afraid to experiment,” Bachman encourages. “What’s the worst that can happen?” Truer words were never spoken: When mistakes are edible (not to mention made of chocolate!), could there be a downside?
book of the month
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Narwhals By Todd Mcleish
These mysterious mammals of lore are often hailed the unicorns of the sea—illusive and almost unreal. little is known and much is to be learned about these
stunning arctic dwellers. Mcleish encounters specialists and natives along his journey in order to demystify the habits and history of this stunning creature.
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book of the month
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Narwhals By Todd Mcleish
These mysterious mammals of lore are often hailed the unicorns of the sea—illusive and almost unreal. little is known and much is to be learned about these
stunning arctic dwellers. Mcleish encounters specialists and natives along his journey in order to demystify the habits and history of this stunning creature.
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elting is on nearly everybody’s mind in February. You may be looking forward to melting hearts
and chocolate as Valentine’s Day approaches, or you may be dreaming of the snow and ice melting so spring can make things green again. Well, melting was on my mind too, so I have investigated the chemical process of melting to see just how relevant it is to February. now, I can tell you that chocolate melts at 93 degrees Fahrenheit and ice will melt at 32 degrees. But to really understand melting is beyond the skills of a regular Joe such as myself, so I contacted Joe Bergman, Professor of Chemistry at Illinois Central College. Joe and I had a very interesting scientific discussion about melting in his office, complete with diagrams, magnets, and such. upon reviewing my notes, I not only realized that metal could melt in one’s hand (gallium at 86 degrees), but I found a scientific explanation as to how hearts melt. let’s see if i can convince you. right off the bat, Joe said there were two things I needed to understand about melting. First, everything is attracted to something else. now Joe is talking about atoms or molecules being attracted to each other, but I’m thinking about Hallmark specials, Valentine’s Day, the Dating Game. So in order for things to melt, be they a substance such as salt (sodium and chloride atoms) or, say two people’s hearts, you need that attraction. Sodium is attracted to chloride as Jack is attracted to Jill. We’re right on track.
Second, says Joe, is the shape of the individual components. He is talking about how the sodium and chloride atoms fit together. I suggest we could just as easily be discussing how Jack is attracted to Jill’s new hair style, Jill to Jack’s biceps. i can tell you are becoming convinced. Joe explains that there is one last piece to the science of melting hearts, uhh, I mean, the science of melting. He says that in order for salt to melt, you have to add energy: “There’s a natural attraction of atoms to each other, but the level of attraction is what dictates, in part, at what temperature, or how much energy you’re going to have to put in for it to melt. If you take an ionic compound like sodium chloride….” Quite appropriately, Joe was focused on science. But I think if you rewrite that sentence and insert Jack and Jill for atoms, you will see where I’m going: “There’s a natural attraction of Jack and Jill to each other, but the level of attraction is what dictates… how much energy you’re going to have to put in for Jack and Jill’s hearts to melt.”
that’s right. love is scientific.
love, like the scientific
process of melting, involves
adding heat to the natural
attraction and the shape of
those involved. that’s why
the choice of a valentine’s
dinner can be so important—
you have to turn up the heat.
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But what is the difference between hearts melting in long term love versus a summer fling? In other words, why does love work for Jack and Jill but not, say, Hugh and Mary? My scientific answer can best be clarified by Joe’s explanation of why butter melts at lesser temperatures. In the following quote, as Joe explains it in scientific terms, I will replace butter molecules with Hugh and Mary: “like butter (Hugh and Mary), there’s not as much of an attraction between the butter molecules as there is between the sodium (Jack) and the chloride (Jill); therefore it doesn’t require nearly as much energy to cause the butter to melt.” In case that wasn’t perfectly clear, I will unpack that bit of science. Hugh and Mary are like butter, they are a summer fling where the heart melts easily with just a warm sun. Come the cold days of winter, their butter will no longer melt as it had during the good days. Contrast that with Jack and Jill, the salt of the earth. As Joe explained to me, sodium chloride (salt) melts at the high temperature of 1472 degrees, which gives it a kind of permanence, an essential quality. True love, ladies and gentlemen, is pure science. As we approach Valentine’s Day, we must remember that the melting of hearts in true love requires high heat. That may be a dinner at Seven on Prospect or a show at Peoria Players Theater. Joe and I have done the science, the rest is up to you.
Joe Bergman, Professor of chemistry at illinois central college, helps us discover the science of melting hearts
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Underwritten by:
"let's stay together" al green
april Chamberlain morton
"my love" Paul mcCartney
Val Burnett Berry Peoria
"let it Be me" ray lamontagne
amy eberle Peoria
"if i ever saw a good thing" great White
rachel stanford Peoria
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songs of the month
this month we asked our numéro readers to chime in their favorite love songs, which culminated into the perfect eclectic soundtrack for Valentine's Day!
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"let's stay together" al green
april Chamberlain morton
"as time goes By" Dooley Wilson
todd abercrombie Peoria
"When i'm 64" the Beatles
Denise Foerter Peoria
"my love" Paul mcCartney
Val Burnett Berry Peoria
"love and luck" Jimmy Buffett
amy Cannady Wyckoff Peoria
"how You gonna see me now" alice Cooper
tim lingenfelter Peoria
"into the mystic" Van morrison
Jessica Ball morton
"Just an old-Fashioned love song"
three Dog night
maria szentes geiger Chillicothe
"always" irvin Berlin
Yvonne look metamora
"love hurts" nazareth
amber Fishel Peoria
"let it Be me" ray lamontagne
amy eberle Peoria
"grass" hello industry
heather thomas Peterson Peoria
"soul one" Blind melon
luke Bouris Pekin
here were also from Ireland, germany, and lebanon. Many of the names of those families are still with us today, like Trefzger, laHood, Moser, Cassidy, Couri, Thiemann, and Alwan. What did they do so many years ago that still plays a part in the Peoria of today? german immigrants came to Illinois long before some of the other nationalities, with roots that date back to pre-Civil War days. One of the business ventures that was to become big in Peoria was the production of alcoholic beverages. Distilleries and breweries developed along the river front, with 14 distilleries and 7 breweries by 1865. Most germans enjoy a good beer and saw this as a good opportunity to start some of their own breweries, with the largest being the gipps (1864) and the leisy Brewing companies (which eventually became part of Pabst Brewing). Joseph Huber, one of the founders of leisy Brewing, also got into construction,
Peoria's Melting PotWhy would a family uproot themselves and travel to a place they knew little
or nothing about? What promises were there that would take them across the ocean to a new land? Like so many others that came to this country, they wanted a new beginning, better jobs, a place to raise their families.
They came to become Americans.
Who are the Americans? In most cases, it depends on where you live. In some parts their heritage is Polish or Scandinavian or Italian. In Peoria, the first to come here were French and English but the many of those who settled
w o r d s & p h o t o s b y p a m t o m k a
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building the Orpheum and Majestic Theaters and the german Merchants’ Bank (which eventually became Commercial national Bank). There were at least half a dozen german language newspapers in the mid 1800s and Trefzger’s Bakery was already making bread. Other businesses included Stuber and kuck that made tin wares, and lucas Ironworks. Schipper and Block started a department store that eventually became Block and kuhl, which was bought by Carsons and eventually Bergners. Those who didn’t start a business usually worked for the railroad or were
farmers, which was very labor intensive without the modern equipment we associate with farming today. All worked hard to be good Americans but knew the value of their heritage, so the german American Society was formed and still exists today. Some of their activities include their music and sports, including shooting and soccer. Every year the society also holds the Oktoberfest which encourages all Peorians to share in the foods and culture of the germans. It is fitting that the foods are so much a part of their celebrations as it was at the end of the little Ice Age, which lasted from the early 14th to late 19th century, that the germans came to America, in part, because there were food shortages in Europe. It was for this same reason (Irish famine) that the Irish also came to the new country. After arriving, they too were involved in the development of the distilleries, working on farms and on the railroad. They settled together
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in areas of Peoria and worked hard to build a community, especially through service in the fire and police departments. Some names like Manning, Murphy, and Malone were common in the ranks. Because many of the men were single and needed a place to live, hotels were started by those like the Palace by Jack ryan, who was also a sports figure and cigar store owner. Other hotels started by Irish men were the Ed Donovan’s Sherman House and William Brady’s Brady House. Several mayors have been of Irish descent, including Joe Malone and David H. McCluggage. One event that was kicked off when they first arrived was the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It was discontinued during the Civil War for over 100 years and restarted in 1980. Erin Feis is another event that is held to continue the values and traditions of their heritage and to help pay for the parade. like the german events, food, drink, and music play a big part in the celebration. Because they had also come to America to escape religious persecution, Catholicism played a strong part in the development of groups like the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, St. Brendan’s Division, and the St. Patrick’s Society. Many of the Catholic churches, including St. John’s and St. Patrick’s on the south side of town, were started by some of the first Irish immigrants. Another group of immigrants who were primarily Catholics were the lebanese. Anthony laHood, grandfather of another well-known laHood (u.S. Transportation Director ray laHood) was probably one of the first to come from lebanon. He went to work for the railroad for $2 to $3 a week and sent the money back home in an effort to bring other family members here. These immigrants too were hard workers, trying to make a better life for their families. They often took work that others didn’t want to do and became innovative in ways to make a living. The women would peddle household goods to farm wives by taking the street car to the McCluggage Bridge (which was the end of the line) and then walking all the way to Mossville selling their wares. Others, like the Alwans and Couris, opened grocery stores in their homes which were run mostly by the women
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of the house while the men would go off to work for the day, to the railroad to shovel ash or the cordage factory. Family was very important and they made sure everyone, including new families, was taken care of. like the Irish and the germans, they also formed organizations but theirs, the Itoo Society (named for a city in lebanon) came in response to a tragedy (a death) when a family needed assistance and it was realized that a group was needed to aid those suffering from hardships. Hardship was a way of life for all of the immigrants that came to Peoria but they worked hard and supported each other in order to make a new life for themselves and their families. It is thanks to the men and women who came to this area from these countries that we have such a strong, family oriented and thriving community today. There are some valuable lessons to be learned from their commitment to building community and working together for the common good.
“Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labors and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world.” — Letters from an American Farmer, J Hector St John de Crevecoeur, 1783. About five years ago, WTVP Channel 47 did an excellent series, through research and interviews, called “The new Peorians” which explored much of the history of the families who settled in Peoria. Most of the content of this article was taken from the videos of those programs. These DVDs, as well as those from many other outstanding locally produced programs, are available for purchase at www.wtvp.org. Some information for this article was also taken from “Peoria Spirits” by Bryan J. Ogg and published by the Peoria Historical Society in 1996. Peoria Historical has many excellent publications about different aspects of our history. Visit them at www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org.
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intro by laura cross | design by nicole blackburn
an earnest letter can contain so much, but
what if that letter has never been read by its
intended receiver? the ache of being heard
drives into me, and when i learn about words
unsaid and letters unsent, i melt.
as a long-time journal keeper and an active
practitioner of handwritten correspondence,
i have a particular interest in unsent letters.
Passions, apologies, pent up resentments:
permanently penned to paper, but ever kept
by the composer. in an effort to give life
to unsent letters, i offered an anonymous
platform for numéro readers within this
article. so much is left unsaid.
Dear N, When I said goodbye to you, I shouldn’t have tried to be so strong. I should have let myself sob and stall and run wildly back to you just one more time. I said, “We have to let each other go.” What I wanted to say was that I loved you too much to let go. This thing called love caught me at an inconvenient time and I was geographically leaving you but soul-sewn to you. I should have told you that I wanted to stay, but I couldn’t. I should have said that nothing made sense to me but I was willing to live with the confusion because this was the best, this me-and-you thing. I wanted to say that my gypsy soul was no good for your season of steadiness, but I wanted to be good for you. I wanted to be what you needed. I told you I had to let you go because I wasn’t what you needed. But I could be. I left you there with my lies and my false confidence that letting go was the best choice. I drove away, faking strength, singing terribly out of tune that someday I would see the good in goodbye. I tried hard to let go, to start the trek up and out of the hole that I fell into. (It’s a lot of work, this getting over you.) It is impossible, because I don’t actually want to let you go. I don’t want to climb out of the arms you caught me in. Remember sitting together on your sunken sofa and slowly breaching the subject of broken hearts? Remember when my sentences stumbled into an awkward confession that I’d never been in love? But then I did. I fell hard. The collision of our lives and our hearts was more exciting and electric than I was ready for. I tried to shut my eyes to it. We both knew I was leaving, moving in a few months. I was already packing up my stuff, already heading in the opposite direction from you. I didn’t plan on my whole heart quaking, tripping and tumbling. All the parts of me I’d sewn up and stitched precisely to prevent falling in love came undone. I hear myself say that it was my fault, my fear, and my struggle. I didn’t trust you. I didn’t trust myself. Would it have made a difference that night, when we said goodbye, if I wasn’t so set on trying to let each other go? Would it have played out differently if I had told you I loved you and left it at that? Would it still sting so much if I had just enjoyed in the impossible love we shared, if even so brief? (I wish you still loved me.) (I wish it was still me that you wanted) And I wish this love didn’t live in parentheses.
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Dear G,
Back in April, I asked you to make me a promise. A promise I am guilty of not keeping, but here I am. Circumstances and time have worked against us, but I see that you are the one girl I don’t want to lose. I’m sorry for my selfishness and am sorrier that I ever made you feel useless and wrong. I believe we need to risk everything for what we truly want. There is no reason to give up on these things. I think you have helped me to learn this as much as anyone, even if you didn’t realize it. You once told me that a person chooses to open themselves to hurt and rejection, and that is exactly what I am doing. I have done nothing to deserve your forgiveness, let alone your friendship, but I am asking for both. You made me feel important. You helped me enjoy life more. I still want the opportunity to reflect that back to you. These are things I wanted to say at the wedding. But you were there with him. You were engaged. And the smile on your face showed me that you have no need for me. I guess that’s as it should be.
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Dear D, Age 33 is too far away. I know we made a backup plan. I know I agreed to 33, but I re-calculated how many years I would have to wait. And it’s just too many. I’ve already spent too long wishing away thoughts of you. I’ve spent too long denying the depth of who we are together. You are a strong shoulder of friendship, more real to me that any romance I’ve danced around in. But you keep me in a corner of your heart. I hold just enough space for intrigue and emotion, but never enough for the whole role or reality. I’ve loved you for longer than is okay to admit. I thought I could cover it up until that night we were playing cards, drinking too much, laughing too much. My heart crinkled and wrinkled. I lost the strength to deny it. I was busted-caught: I fell for more than what friendship defines. When I’m with you, I remember who I really am. I never gave you permission to know me so well. I hate that you know when I’m not being myself, that you know my weaknesses, that you push my buttons, but never let anyone else get too close to really sending me reeling. It’s so hard to come to you when I’m a mess. But I do. I’ve run to your porch when life fell apart and I’ve called you, drunk, because that’s when all inhibitions disappear and my words match what my eyes always tell you. It’s hard to know you’re so good at hearing and seeing and taking me back to the truth. I never said it out loud because I’m afraid to fight for your affection. I’m afraid of the preposterous idea that it could be me you want instead of anyone else. I’m afraid to say out loud all the thoughts I keep safe by keeping them silent. But if we just said the things that scare us, we might not miss these moments. We could stop this waiting game. We could stop pretending and put all this wondering behind us. You’re my best friend and all I’ve ever wanted to take with me on this journey. You’re the only one I want for the rest of this mosaic mess we call life.
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Encaustic refers to the artistic process of using hot wax, traditionally beeswax mixed with pigments, which is then applied to a surface such as wood or canvas. Wax painting, an age-old art dating back 2,500 years in ancient greece, was implemented to give lifelike qualities to marble figures. In Faiyum, Egypt, naturalistic encaustic portraits were painted of the dead and stored with their mummified bodies. The adhesive quality of wax and the dry environment of Egypt made it nature’s perfect medium for surviving antiquity. Fast-forward a few thousand years and you will find local artists engaged in this unique art form to express their rich vision. Two such artists, Shannon Alig and Elizabeth Davis, offered their insight on the differing ways one can approach the subject. What is your attraction to working with wax as a medium? What does it enable you to do that other media does not?
Alig: Encaustics are so sensual, earthy, and luminous. Working with wax seems to have something for all of the senses. (I love how the smell of melted wax makes the studio smell like a honeycomb...) Artists have been using wax as a natural medium as early as the 5th century BC, so there's a definite sense of connecting with the past and with nature. It's easy to be enthralled and allow yourself to get lost in it all. And as the encaustic layers are applied, the art seems to glow and become alive...you just can't get that anywhere else. Davis: Encaustic is very versatile and there is immediacy to working with encaustic that I find compelling. Encaustic medium is beeswax and Damar resin; encaustic paint is the medium mixed with pigment. In addition to painting, encaustic can be sculpted or used in combination with a wide range of materials. Though challenging to work with, encaustic is extremely durable and creates vibrant and luminous colors. Pieces are built up in heat-fused layers, scraped back, built up again— a process of conceal and reveal. The transparency of the wax allows previous marks and layers to show through. Describe your mental process when planning a piece or series, then describe some of the physical aspects of working in encaustic. Alig: Encaustic art is very much a process of recipes, steps, and layering. Each layer needs to be fused to the previous layer and so on. When I have an idea for a piece, I'll break it down into layers in my head and work
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backwards. I try to “troubleshoot” and “problem-solve” prior to even prepping the board. I like to have everything ready to go when I start. Every piece is different and things change. At some point, I just let the art come into its own. That's what keeps it interesting and new every time. Davis: The process of painting with encaustic is fascinating. A painting is developed in layers, each layer heat-fused. Areas can be scraped back, carved, incised and objects embedded. I can begin with an idea, but then the process takes over. It’s a matter of manipulating both the paint and the heat source. unlike painting with acrylic or oil, I don’t have time to ponder where to place a stroke— the wax is “dry” as soon
as it cools. Each layer of a painting needs to be heat fused in some way. That leads to making deliberate choices about what heat source to use— my heat gun, a small torch, a heated knife, a small iron. For encaustic monotypes, I work directly on the hot palette. What tips do you have to offer to artists who would like to begin working in wax? Alig: research the steps and learn how different materials work together. Experiment, be creative, and have fun with it. But most importantly, know the rules for safety. Encaustics and wax can become very toxic at certain temperatures and very harmful if inhaled. Plus, anytime you are working with high heat or open flames it can be dangerous, safety is a must. Davis: First, think about safety— working with encaustic means working with molten wax and heat sources. Then dive in and learn! Several years ago, I had the good fortune to take a weeklong class at Ox-bow. There are some very helpful online resources (r&F Handmade Paints), some excellent DVDs (Daniella Woolf”s Encaustic with a Textile Sensibility), and books (Joanne Mattera’s The Art of Encaustic Painting). Equipment can be as simple as electric household appliances (electric griddle, electric skillet— just don’t use them to prepare food, too!) and a heat gun. note: an electric hair dryer is not sufficient— it won’t reach the temperature needed to heat the wax to the proper temperature. Beginner “kits” are available that include a heated palette, medium, paint, a heat gun, etc.
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Where do you draw your inspiration? Alig: I am inspired by life— little things that catch my attention. Children inspire me, especially my own. I like having them tell me what they see in a work of art, what they find interesting, and what they think. It's often the most honest and pure response you'll hear. Davis: Inspiration comes from a variety of sources— a color palette, a photograph, a feeling. It’s not uncommon to start with an idea that then evolves and changes as the process of application, fusing, scraping, carving begins to shape the piece. Where can the public view your work? Alig: I currently have works on display at the Peoria riverfront Museum and Mackenzie river Pottery. Davis: I have some pieces at Picture This gallery in Peoria Heights and in my studio at the Contemporary Art Center. I am a member of the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO), so my studio is open for First Fridays. I have some work at the Alzheimer’s Association, too— encaustics as well as other work. What projects do you currently have in the works? Alig: I am working on a series that explores concepts of "Contrast, Chaos, and Control". Plus, a few other interesting ideas... Davis: I’m working on encaustic monotypes and “hot collage” (building the collage on the hot palette). recently, I’ve been reading about cold wax— sounds intriguing— think I’ll take the plunge soon! As you can see, the road is endless when it comes to encaustic art. It’s beautiful, it’s dangerous, and it’s layered, as is the life of an artist.
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listings & directory
gOT An EVEnT? If you have an event for our listings, send the details to [email protected]. We must receive items by the first of the month prior to the event, i.e. June events are due May 1st. (Space is limited. not every event can be included and items may be edited). Events we list include live entertainment, art exhibits, sporting events, etc. If you are interested in an event, call first: Things change.
Bradley university concerts: Dingledine Music Center, 1417 W Barker Avenue, Peoria. Free. Students free. 309.677.2650 or www.bradley.edu
chillicothe Park district: Shore Acres Park Clubhouse, 100 Park Blvd, Chillicothe, Il 61523. 309.274.3409 or www.chillicotheparkdistrict.org
conklin’s Barn ii dinner theatre: goodfield, Il. 309.965.2545
contemporary art center: 305 SW Water St, Peoria. Tue–Sat 11a–5p. 309.674.6822 or www.peoriacac.org
corn stock theatre center: upper Bradley Park. 309.676.2196 or www.cornstocktheatre.com
east Peoria/Fon du lac Park district: Fon du lac Administration Center, 201 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, Il 61611. 309.699.3923, [email protected] or www.fondulacpark.com
eastlight theatre: 1401 E Washington, East Peoria. Ticket prices: 309.699.7469 or www.eastlighttheatre.com
Forest Park nature center: 5809 Forest Park Drive, Peoria Heights. 309.686.3360, 309.681.2838 or www.peoriaparks.org
Peoria Zoo: 2218 n Prospect rd, Peoria, Il 61603. 309.686.3365 or www.peoriaparks.org.
icc Performing arts center: East Peoria Campus, 1 College Drive, East Peoria, Il 61635. 309.694.5136 or www.icc.edu/arts
icc north campus: 5407 n university, Peoria. 309.694.5136 or www.icc.edu/arts
Jukebox comedy club: 309.673.5853 3527 W Farmington rd, Peoria.
morton Park district: 349 W Birchwood St, Morton, Il. 309.263.7429 or [email protected]
Pekin Park district: 1701 Court St, Pekin, Il 61554. 309.347.7275 or [email protected]
Peoria art Guild: Foster Art Center, 203 Harrison, Peoria. Hours: Mon–Fri 9a-5p. 309.637.2787 or www.peoriaartguild.org
Peoria Ballet: 809 W Detweiller Dr, Peoria, Il 61615. 309.690.7990 or www.peoriaballet.com
Peoria civic center: 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, Il 61602. 309.673.3200 box office, 309.680.3551 for Jenny Winne in group sales or www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com or 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster or www.ticketmaster.com
Peoria Park district: lower glen Oak Park Pavilion, 2218 n Prospect rd, 61603. 309.682.1200 or www.peoriaparks.org
Peoria Players theatre: 4300 n university, Peoria. 309.688.4473 or www.peoriaplayers.org
Peoria riverfront museum 222 Southwest Washington St, Peoria 309-686-7000 www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org
reel to real: Focus on Film: Showing film at ICC north Campus, 309.339.3001 or www.r2rfocus.org
washington Park district: 105 S Spruce, Washington, Il 61571. 309.444.9413 or www.washingtonparkdistrict.com
events in february 2012
art strives in Peoria!
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Through 2/3 Weekends at the Winery. Wine tastings Sat–Sun 12–5p, lunch 12–3p. Admission free. 309.495.9463
Through 2/15 Exhibiting Artist Ron Jackson, Peoria Art guild. Artist reception 1/19 @ 6–8p.Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. Free. www.peoriaartguild.com
Through 2/25 Landscape and cityscape paintings by Peorian David gregory, Burgess Hall Art gallery, Eureka College. 9a–5p Mon–Fri and by appointment. Artist reception 2/12 @ 11a–1p. Free. 309.467.6866, www.eureka.edu
Through 12/6 Ciao Peoria Artists Open Studio Night, Murray Center for the Arts and other locations. First Fridays 5–9p. Free. www.ciaopeoria.com
Through 12/13, Peoria Poetry Club meets at riverview Senior living Community, 500, Centennial Dr., East Peoria. Second Sat 12-2p. 309 822-8308, www.peoriapoetryclub.com
Through 12/20 Salsa at CAC, Contemporary Art Center. 1st & 3rd Fridays, dance lessons 8:30–9:30p, open dancing 9:30p–12:30a to DJ Ed Caballero. $3/members, $6/nonmembers. 671.5555, www.peoriacac.org
Through 12/27 Fri Swing at CAC, Contemporary Art Center. 4th Fridays, dance lessons 8:30–9:30p, open dancing 9:30p–12:30a to DJ Matt Vasquez. $3/members, $6/nonmembers. 671.5555, www.peoriacac.org
Through 12/27 Live At The Five Spot, Contemporary Art Center. Fri 5:30–7:30p. $7/members, $10/nonmembers. 671.5555, www.peoriacac.org, www.peoriariverfront.com
Through 12/26 Free Wine Tasting, Wines ‘n More, Morton. Thurs 5–7p. Free. 291.0899, www.winesnmore.net
Through 12/27 Friday Night Wine Tastings at French Toast/Wine Country in the Heights. One glass, 5 tastes/$5. 686.0234, www.winecountry-frenchtoast.com
Through 12/27 German Dinners at the Lindenhof, 7601 n. Harker Drive, Peoria. Fri 5–8p. Weekly entertainment, cash bar, meals $12/adults, $6/children, desserts $2. Free. 691.7484, www.peoriagermans.net
Through 12/29 WeaverRidge Sunday Brunch, Weaverridge golf Club. 10a–2p. 309.691.3344, www.weaverridge.com
Through 12/20 BINGO Night with Girls Night Out, Wines n’ More, Morton. Third Thursdays, Music 5-6p, BIngO 6-8p. www.winesnmore.net
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2/1–2 Monster Jam, Peoria Civic Center. 7p. $17–$44. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/1–10 Mame, Peoria Players Theatre. Wed–Sat 7:30–10p, Sun 2p. $18/adults, $12/18 & under, $12 all ages 2/6. www.peoriaplayers.org
2/1–2 Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show, Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall. Fri 10a–6p, Sat 9a–4p. Admission is free with promotional tickets available from most Midwest industry suppliers or online at http://www.MidwestTruckShow.com.
2/1, 8, 15, & 22 and 2/5, 12, 19, & 26 Lakeview Lambs Storytime, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 10:30-11a. Ages 2 to 3.
2/1, 15, & 22 Lakeview Lions Storytime, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 3-3:30p. Ages 4 to 6.
2/1-28 Crafts-to-Go, Peoria Public library, Main library. 9a-6p. In a hurry? Can’t stay and craft? get your crafts to go. kids ages 5 through 12 can pick up a craft packet at the 1st or 2nd Floor Information Desk at the Main library any time we’re open. Ask for a Craft-to-go, take it home and the fun begins.
2/1-15 Blind Date with a Book, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. All day. Single? In a relationship? “It’s complicated?” no matter! Make a blind date with a book! Just stop by the lincoln Branch to pick a book from the display. Books are all wrapped up so you will not know the identity of your blind date till you get it home. Will it be fiction or non-fiction? Funny, informative, entertaining, or heartbreaking? Spend some time getting to know your date. Sure, you might be disappointed; but then again... you may end up having a great time with something you would otherwise never have ventured to read. Mystery books will be pulled from the middle grade, YA, and adult sections.
2/1, 8, 15, & 22 Busy Bees Storytime, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 10:15-10:45a & 1-1:30p. All ages welcome.
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Celebrate black History month!
2/2 Groundhog’s Day Make It! Take It! Peoria Public library, McClure Branch. 10a-2p. Come in to make a fun holiday craft. While supplies last. All ages welcome.
2/2 Discovering Great Artists, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 10:30-11:30a. Join us for hands-on activities to learn the artistic styles of great artists. This month we will focus on Baroque art and create our own rembrandt-inspired project. Ages 7 to 12.
2/2 Make It! Take It! Peoria Public library, north Branch. 10a-2p. While looking for some fun books, stop in the Children’s Activity room and make a cool craft! While supplies last. Ages 4-10.
2/2 Monty Python’s Spamalot, Peoria Civic Center. 3p. $39–$59. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/4, 11, & 25 Little Sprouts Storytime, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 10:30-11a. Ages 0 to 11 months and their caregivers are welcome.
2/4, 11, & 25 Tiny Tots Storytime, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 10:30-11a. Babies 12 to 23 months and their caregivers are welcome.
2/4, 5, 11, 12, 19, 25, & 26 Project Next Generation, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch Front & Center. 6-8p. grades 5-8. registration required. 309.497.2600
2/4 College Savvy: Financial Aid Process, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 6:30-7:30p. Many students and parents consider finances the biggest barrier to college. This session outlines the financial aid process and provides insight on ways to maximize access to financial aid to help pay for college. It introduces the FAFSA, summarizes state and federal aid programs, and identifies trusted sources of information. Interested high school and college students, as well as their parents are invited to attend. grades 9 to 12.
2/5, 12, 19, & 26 Terrific Tattletale Tuesday Storytime, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 10-10:30a. Join us for a special storytime on February 12 as we celebrate lincoln’s birthday! Ages 3 to 6.
2/5 Bradley vs. Evansville, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7p. $8–$20. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/6, 13, 20, & 27 Fun Time Storytime, Peoria Public library, McClure Branch. 10-10:30a. Ages 3 to 6.
2/6, 13, 20, & 27 Tiny Tots Storytime, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 10:30-11a. Babies 12 to 23 months and their caregivers are welcome.
2/6, 13, 20, & 27 Toddler Time Storytime, Peoria Public library, Main library. 10-10:30a. Children ages 18 months to 2 years and their caregivers are welcome.
2/6 Teen Book Club, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 5-6p. Join us for an evening of book discussion, fun, reading recommendations, and snacks. This month we are reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone by laini Taylor. Snacks will be provided. grades 9 to 12.
2/7 & 14 Tadpoles Storytime, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 10:30-11a. Ages 2 to 3.
2/7 Science Sleuths, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 4-5p. Join us each month to learn how the library can help you explore the mysteries of the universe. Experiments, outdoor exploration and fun included! keep in mind that science can sometimes be messy, so don’t wear your favorite sweater! Children 3rd-5th grade.
2/7, 14, 21, & 28 Reading Maintenance Tutoring Program, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 5-7p. reading tutoring is available at lincoln Branch. Sign your student up for a half-hour session. Call ahead to schedule a session.
2/7 One Night, One Mic: Poetry Honoring Richard Pryor, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 6-7:30p. Join guest host Brandon Thornton in honoring film actor and comedian richard Pryor. Join us for a fun filled evening of great poetry from local poets as they express their spoken words about Black History and the great native of Peoria, richard Pryor. All ages welcome.
2/8 Rivermen vs. rockford, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/9 Family History Club, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 10:30-11:30a. Children and parents will explore their family history, culture, and tradition by engaging in a variety of fun-filled educational activities that connect them to their past, including map-making, family tree building, memoir writing, online database research and more. Ages 7 and up welcome.
2/9 Valentine’s Make It! Take It! Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 12-5p. Come make a sweetheart for your sweetheart. While supplies last. All ages welcome.
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take your sweetheart out on the town!
2/9 Chocolate and Wine Party, Wines n More. 5–7p. $25 per person. reservations only. www.winesnmore.net
2/9 Jeff Dunham’s “Disorderly Conduct” Tour, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 8pm. $44.50. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/8–9 2013 IHSA State Chess Finals. Fri registration 8a, performances begin 8:45a; Sat performances begin 9a, awards ceremony 5p. 309.663.6377, www.ihsa.org
2/9 Romance by Peoria Symphony Orchestra with Jade Simmons on piano, Peoria Civic Center Theater. gershwin and ravel’s Bolero. 8p. $22–$72. 309.671.1096, peoriasymphony.org
2/9 Habitat for Humanity’s Multi Media 2x4’s & More Art Auction, East Peoria Festival of light’s Building. 5:30–8p. Catered Dinner $25 per ticket, cash bar. 309.676.6729, www.habitatpeoria.org
2/10 Bradley vs. unI, Peoria Civic Center Arena. $8–$20. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/11-14 Valentine’s Make It! Take It! Peoria Public library, McClure Branch. 9a-6p. Drop by to make a sweet Valentine’s Day craft for your sweetie. While supplies last. All ages welcome.
2/11 Jazzy Pajama Storytime, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 7-7:45p. Celebrate Black History Month with a Jazzy pajama storytime! Enjoy picture books, songs, and activities. Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket to sit on. All ages welcome.
2/12 Library Scavenger Hunt, lakeview Branch. 10a-4p. Did you know that 58% of adults in the u.S. have public library cards? Or that there are more libraries than McDonald’s in the u.S.—a total of 16,766 including branches. Come in any time to join us for a hands-on scavenger hunt to learn more about our amazing library. Each participant will get something special at the completion of the hunt, and all participants will be entered in a drawing for an overall prize. Ages 7 to 14.
2/12 Art in the Library: Duct Tape Flowers, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 4-5p. Calling all artists in 6th to 12th grades! Join us for Art in the library. learn how to make flowers for Valentine’s Day out of duct tape. While supplies last.
2/12–23 Jersey Boys, Peoria Civic Center Theater. Tues–Thurs 7:30p, Fri–Sat 8p, Sat–Sun 2p. $47 and up. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/13 Rivermen vs. rockford , Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/14 Puppet Show: Witch’s Valentine, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 10-10:30a. Help our Witch make some friends on Valentine’s Day! Ages 3 to 6.
2/14 Sweetheart Wine Pairing Dinner, kickapoo Creek Winery. 7–9p. Five-course gourmet dinner, five kCW wines, rose for the ladies, couples photo. $50/person. registration recommended, limited seating. 309.495.9463, www.kickapoocreekwinery.com
2/15–16 2013 IHSA State Individual Events (Speech) Finals, Peoria Civic Center. registration begins Fri 12p, performances begin 12:45p; Sat performances begin 7:45a, 5:30p Awards Assembly. 309.663.6377, www.ihsa.org
2/15–22 Moments of Being, Pearce gallery. Featured Artists Sarah nesbit, lizabeth Pearce, rebecca Draland-Doyle. Art Opening Fri 2/15 6-8p, gallery Talk Fri 2/22 12-1p. www.pearcegallery.com
2/15 Rivermen vs. Abbotsford, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05pm. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/16 The Swarm, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 3-4p. love to read? Join the Swarm! read the book, then come to the library for an hour of friendly, fascinating discussion. The books are chosen from the amazing nominees for the 2013 rebecca Caudill awards. This month’s book is Dark life by kat Falls. grades 5-8.
2/16 Bradley vs. Indiana State, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 1p. $8–$20. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/16 Rivermen vs. San Antonio, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/17 Music in the McKenzie Presents: The Waymores, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 2-4p. Straight from nashville, Tom kimmel, Sally Barris, and Don Henry come together to give you the stories behind the songs and the heart behind the music. CDs will be available for purchase with donations going to the Friends of the Peoria Public library. All ages welcome! 309.497.2120, www.waymores.net
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2/20 Rivermen vs. rockford, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/20 College Savvy: FAFSA Step by Step, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 6:30-7:30p. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used to apply for most federal and state and many institutional programs, including the Federal Pell grant and the Illinois Monetary Award Program. This session provides a detailed review of the FAFSA that includes: what information is required to complete the form; student eligibility and dependency questions; and how to avoid common mistakes in completing the form. Interested high school and college students, as well as their parents are invited to attend. grades 9 to 12.
2/21 Puppet Show: Witch’s Winter Kitchen, Peoria Public library, lincoln Branch. 10-10:30a. Help Witch cook up a big pot of hot soup! Ages 3 to 6.
2/21 Book Buzz, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 4-5p. love to read? Just finished your favorite series? looking to branch out? Join us for an hour of book-related activities at the north Branch. Find out what’s new for young readers, chat about your favorite books, and enjoy a light snack. grades 3-5.
2/22-24 Spring Home Show, Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall. Fri 4–9p, Sat 10a–8p, Sun 11a–4p. $7/Adults, half price/seniors 60+, free/under 18. 309.699.5500
2/22 Rivermen vs. San Antonio, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/22 Easter Seals Black and Blue Ball, Peoria Civic Center Ballroom. 6p. Tickets $100 through Easter Seals. 309-686-7755 x 2298, ci.easterseals.com
2/23 PAWs to Read, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 10:30-11:30a. Meet and read to therapy dog book buddies. Age 8 to 11. registration is required. 309.672.2447
2/23 Black History Movie: Ruby Bridges, Peoria Public library, McClure Branch. 2:30-4:30p. Join us for a showing of the inspirational movie ruby Bridges, based on a true story. All ages welcome.
2/23 Board Game Saturdays, Peoria Public library, north Branch. 1-4p. Do you like board games? Monopoly, Battleship or Apples to Apples? Then grab some friends and join us for Board game Saturdays. new games are chosen every month, but if you have a favorite, bring it along. Drop in for a round or an entire game! All ages welcome.
2/23 Rivermen vs. Chicago, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7:05p. $13–$28. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/23 Party at the Winery, kickapoo Creek Winery. 6–11p. Featuring Mike & Carrie, gourmet buffet dinner prepared by Executive Chef leo Carney. $25. 309.495.9463, www.kickapoocreekwinery.com
2/24 Fourth Annual Cynthia Atterbury Piano Duet Recital, Eureka College Chapel. 4p. Free. 309.467.6398.
2/26 Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7p. $29.50–$59.50. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/27 Monarch Award Storytime, Peoria Public library, lakeview Branch. 1:15-1:45p. Join us for a storytime featuring Monarch Award nominees. After the selected titles are read, each child will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite book to win the 2013 Monarch Award. grades k through 3rd.
2/27 DIOSH Day (Downstate Illinois Annual Occupational Safety & Health Day), Peoria Civic Center Exhibit Hall. 7a–4:25p. 877.346.7432, www.DIOSHDay.com
2/27 Bradley vs. Creighton, Peoria Civic Center Arena. 7p. $8–$20. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
2/27 The Pink Floyd Experience, Peoria Civic Center Theater. 7:30p. $27.50–$37. 309.680.3586, 800.745.3000, www.peoriaciviccenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
3/1 Nude Attitude, Peoria Art Guild, Foster Arts Center, Join us for a excitingly tasteful exhibit of bare attitude. Artists from across the country will showcase work from both the visual and performing arts. Each level of the Peoria Art guild building will become more exposed as you find your way through this event. Come enjoy an evening of figurative artwork, performances, and entertainment libations. More to be revealed at www.peoriaartguild.org. 8p - 12p, Ticket/Admission prices – PAg Members (Advance) $20; non-member (Advance) $30; At The Door $40. Call 309.637.ArTS x1
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News & Information
Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!
This oddly informative newsquiz from NPR takes a freshand funny look at currentaffairs. Host Peter Sagaltests callers, panelists, and
guests on their knowledgeof the week’s events. Tunein Saturdays at 12 noon onPeoria Public Radio for afast paced, irreverent takeon the news.
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live music directoryBasta o’neill’s, 661 n Cummings lane,
Washington, 309.444.5500
Bernardi's restaurant north lake of the woods Plaza 1220 north Brentfield, Dunlap, 309.243.8888,
www.bernardirestaurants.com
central illinois Jazz society, 309.692.5330, www.peoriajazz.com
Gracie's sports Grille,
1021 n Cummings ln, Washington 309.444.7313
www.graciesrestaurant.net
Jim’s steakhouse,
110 SW Jefferson, Peoria, 309.673.5300
live at the Five spot, CAC at 305 SW Water St, 309.674.6822
mackinaw valley vineyard,
East of Mackinaw, $5 adm, 309.359.WInE
magnolia’s on Prospect 5901 n. Prospect rd, Peoria 61614, 309.683.8747
www.magnoliaonprospect.com
martini’s on water street,
212 SW Water St, Peoria, 309.655.5003
Peoria Pizza works, 3921 n Prospect
rd, Peoria Heights, 309.682.5446
the Publik house, Peoria Heights
red Barn, 621 W glen Ave, Peoria, 309.692.3792
rhythm Kitchen, 305 SW Water St, Peoria,
309.676.9668,
sky harbor steakhouse,
1321 n Park rd, Peoria, 309.674.5532
weaverridge Golf club, 5100 Weaverridge Blvd, Peoria, 309.691.3344
THE METRO CENTRE GIFTCARDALWAYS APPRECIATED AND
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Sundays
Ed kaizer, Weaver ridge, 10:30a–1:30p
Central Illinois Jazz Society House Band and Peoria Jazz Allstars, Starting gate Banquet room, landmark recreation Center, 2/17, 6p & 7:15p, $5/members, $7/nonmembers
Mondays
Mike & Carrie, Martini’s on Water Street, 10p–2a
Tuesdays
Eddie & Judy Howard, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
Open Stage with Joe Piccoli, rhythm kitchen, 6–8p
Wednesdays
Jimmy Binkley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7–11p
gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
Brazilionaires, Bruce Saurs Black rabbit Corner Bar & Eats, 6–9p
live Jazz, rhythm kitchen, 8–11p
Paul Weddle and Jason Hattermann, Magnolias on Prospect, 6:30-9:30p
Preston Jackson, Peoria Pizza Works, 2/6, 7:30–9:30p
Thursdays
gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 7:30p–1a
larry Harms Trio, Basta O’neill’s Washington, 6–9p
Steve Degenford, 2Chez, 6:30–8:30p
Jason Hattermann and Paul Weddle, rhythm kitchen, 6–9p
Picking on Series, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, last Thursday (1/31), 7–9p
Fridays
gene Farris, Jim’s Steakhouse, 7:30p–1a
greg Williams, Bruce Saurs Black rabbit Corner Bar & Eats (Fulton St), 6–11p
live at the Five Spot, Contemporary Art Center, $7/members, $10/nonmembers, 5:30p
Dave Hoffman & Friends, Two25 in the Mark Twain Hotel, 5–7p
Chris Tarpley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p
live music, Willett’s Winery & Cellar, 7–10p
unwind with Wine, Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery, 7–9p, $5
nathan Taylor, Wine Country Bistro, 7–11p
Change up, rhythm kitchen, 2/1, 8–11p
Ed & Judy Howard, rhythm kitchen, 2/8, 8–11p
Southside Cindy, rhythm kitchen, 2/15, 8–11p
Doran & the Soul Mystics, rhythm kitchen, 2/22, 8–11p
Saturdays
Jimmy Binkley, Sky Harbor Steakhouse, 7p–12
Eddie & Judy Howard, Jim’s Steakhouse, 8p–12a
Mike & Carrie, kickapoo Creek Winery, 6–11p (gourmet dinner buffet), 2/23, $25
king Pin, rhythm kitchen, 2/2, 8–11p
rob Williams and the Soggy Bottom Blues Band, rhythm kitchen, 2/9, 8–11p
rooster Alley, rhythm kitchen, 2/16, 8–11p
Judy Page & Speak Easy, rhythm kitchen, 2/23, 8–11p
10 things I crave
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things by kyle chipman owner/operator hot scotsmen fine art foundry photo by dennis slape
Playing Hockey at Owens CenterFor equipment purchase go to DonSimmons.com. John Paul gautier CologneSmells freaking awesome, get it at Macy's. TravelingI crave Maui, just gorgeous and relaxing. Music from Dirt Daubers, Deadmau5, and Bullet for my Valentine Makes my creative juices flow. Blue Moon BeerAbsolutely delicious. Fine Dining at Café Iberico the Spanish Tapas BarFind it at 737 n. laSalle Dr. Chicago, try the squid! Art nouveau, favorite artist, Alphonse MuchaI love the use of lines and logos. The Star Bar for great live rockabilly bandsFind it at 437 Moreland Ave., Atlanta gA. Mango Punch by SnappleDelicious, makes me do a happy dance. Jos. A Bank suitsWhen you're suffering from a spiritual and existential funk, buy new suits!
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