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Stories from the Road
Travel dispatches, restaurant reviews, chef interviews, cookbook deep dives, and the occasional detour into true crime and history.
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Meissen – A Place of History, Legacy, and Europe’s First Porcelain
The Porcelain Disease – Maladie de Porcelaine As early as the 13th century, porcelain was a highly coveted item at the royal courts of Europe…
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‘MJ the Musical’ sizzles in return Chicago engagement
By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez Magical moves and a stellar collection of songs are taking the spotlight on stage at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander…
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Southern Lights: Easier, Lighter, and Better-for-You Recipes From the South
“Throughout these pages, I’m going to (politely) refute the claim that Southern food is all bad for you and hopefully breathe new life into some…
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‘Twisted Melodies” showcases the genius of musician Donny Hathaway
By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The latest production to hit the stage at Northlight Theatre tells the story of the life of singer/songwriter Donny…
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Black Ensemble Theater puts a spotlight on three legendary singers
By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The music of beloved singers Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle and Dionne Warwick is being celebrated at Black Ensemble Theater…
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s ‘Billie Jean’ tells powerful story of tennis icon
By guest blogger Eloise Marie Valadez The stage of Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s The Yard is currently set as a tennis court. And on that court…
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GhostBox: Interview with Greg Bakun about my book “Hauntings of the Underground Railroad”
I was excited to chat with Greg Bakun, host of GhostBox Radio, about my book, Hauntings of the Underground Railroad: Ghosts of the Midwest. It…
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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast: A Timeless Musical Triumph
By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez Fans of the classic tale of “Beauty and the Beast” won’t want to miss the stunning production currently on…
