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2013 Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition features river theme
Art Spaces Inc.-Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection and Arts Illiana are preparing for the 2013 Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition.
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Trio from Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to perform at ISU today
A trio of talented musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of the Indiana State University Visiting Artist Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. today in the Recital Hall of the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, at Seventh and Chestnut streets.
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Coming full circle: Vigo County 4-H’er hopes donation of livestock auction money helps youth
The phrase “giving back” is often quoted but sometimes lacks personal follow through.
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GRAPE SENSE: 10 of most enjoyable, easy-to-find value wines of 2012
Each year the lists of top events, products, and moments dominate the media around New Year’s. Grape Sense has celebrated 10 top wines each year since 2007.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: A recipe for persimmon pie in the new year
Last summer some friends and I were eating pizza and another friend came up and asked me if I had a recipe for persimmon pie.
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Swope kicks off Year of River with ‘Paradoxical Currents’
To help kick off 2013 Year Of The River celebrations, the Swope Art Museum presents the quirky, colorful and thought-provoking work of University of Evansville associate professor Ralph Larmann in the exhibition “Paradoxical Currents.”
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Six Appeal coming to The Woods
Swearing off instruments, Six Appeal uses a cappella singing to span decades of classic oldies, current chart toppers and catchy original tunes.
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The Woods presents the National Players’ ‘Animal Farm’
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will present “Animal Farm” by the National Players as the next installment of its esteemed Four-Star Series events.
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CRUISIN’ TO A CAREER IN MUSIC: Terre Haute native Will Foraker on a roll with new album, job as cruise ship entertainer
On his way to the Panama Canal, Will Foraker sounded energized.
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Hoosiers reflect on passions for Wabash River
About once every month I leave Terre Haute to head to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for a meeting.
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GRAPE SENSE: Something nice to drink during a heavy snow
A drink doesn’t always warm the soul, and any health guide will tell you alcohol will not keep you warm.
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Fountain honoring sacrifice by life-saving Santa may return to site of his heroism
A commemorative drinking fountain once marked the spot. Someday soon, it may return there.
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CHRIS DAVIES: Interval training has many advantages
While the standard 30 minutes on the treadmill is beneficial for you, you can gain more fitness from an interval session in less time than you might think.
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GRAPE SENSE: The holidays, a time to splurge on a bit pricier wine
If there is ever a time to splurge on something special, it’s the holidays for most of us.
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‘The Wabash’ varies in style, pace, heritage and feeling
In 13 cuts, an album simply titled “The Wabash” varies in style, pace, heritage and feeling as much as does the river itself.
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SLIDESHOW: Flash Back: 2012 in Pictures
Tribune-Star photographers Joseph C. Garza, Jim Avelis and Bob Poynter showcase their favorite work of 2012.
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Improving our economy, one bite at a time
Companies come and go. Some may stay longer than others, but the simple fact is they can close up shop on a whim and leave town whenever they want.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Large Batch Hot Chocolate will hit the spot
I got a cookbook in Princeton, Ill., this past summer when we went to visit our friends, Don and Amanda Condit and also Bill and Eileen Knapp. We had a girls’ day out and went to Princeton.
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Terre Haute’s Judson Hill band to unveil new album
The four-member group hopes its new album, “Beauty in Goodbye,” catches ears in the recording industry. They’ll unveil the 10-song CD in their hometown of Terre Haute this weekend, and play it live in March at Nashville’s iconic 12th & Porter club.
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ISU to celebrate ‘Our Town’ with community activities
The College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana State University has planned a semester-long series of lectures, performances and activities centered on the theme of “Our Town” to share with the Wabash Valley beginning in January.
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Crosley Radio Players to perform Christmas show
The Crosley Radio Players return to the new dinner theater at the Tuscany Restaurant in Paris, Ill., on Sunday for its annual Christmas show.
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A Devotion to Art: The Halcyon featuring artistic legacy of Evalyn James during month of December
Evalyn Gertrude James first made a name for herself in Terre Haute in the late 1920s when she took a job as a professor of art at what is now Indiana State University.
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GRAPE SENSE: Consider buying an aerator for the wine enthusiast on your list
Buying wine for the wine lover on your Christmas shopping list is fraught with peril. Do you know their tastes? Do you know their favorite varietals? Can you afford their favorites?
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Company coming? Make cinnamon rolls
Have company coming? Why not make some cinnamon rolls?
This recipe comes from Berynce Coleman. She is 93 or 94 years old and this was her mother’s recipe. -
See ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ on stage Monday at Indiana State
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Indiana State University’s Performing Arts Series gears up for the Monday performance of “Miracle on 34th Street.”
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Swope celebrates holidays in conjunction with ‘Miracle’
In conjunction with Downtown Terre Haute’s Miracle on 7th Street, the Swope Art Museum will offer special demonstrations by artists and holiday performances to celebrate the season from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 at its December First Friday.
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Community Service of Lessons and Carols coming up Dec. 16
The Farrington Grove Chorale will present the seventh annual Community Service of Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 215 N. Seventh St.
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For 30 years, Parke County couple have approached art form with passion, love
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Numbers indicate majority of us are living in a ‘food desert’
I’m not a big fan of statistics, but here is some food for thought.
With a quick count in the phone book there are 15 dollar stores, 12 pharmacies and 36 gas stations in Vigo County. This means there are roughly 60 places walkable for people to buy some type of packaged, processed food. -
TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Looking for a surprise? Look inside these cookies
At Christmastime we are always looking for surprises. This cookie recipe has a surprise in it. I don’t remember where I got this recipe. I enjoy making these all through the year.
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