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Ernest Hemingway Museum and Birthplace
The museum displays rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. The Birthplace Home features some original furniture and belongings of the Hemingway family.
CITY:Oak Park
Wonder Works is 6,400 square feet of fun, a place of creative play for kids birth to age eight. Located in Oak Park, Illinois at 6445 West North Avenue, the children's museum helps kids, their parents and caregivers unleash their imaginations through art, performance, design, building and more.
CITY:Oak Park
The Oak Park Art League believes in the freedom of expression and the importance of the creative voice. Since 1921, they have sustained an environment to develop, nurture, and exhibit the work of local artists, past and present. The league's mission is to provide access to the disciplines and developmental processes so that artists of all ages, from amateur to hobbyist, enthusiast to professional may refine their unique creative voice in local studios and galleries. The Oak Park Art League fulfills this mission through weekly art classes, art exhibitions, studio rentals, lectures, space rentals for private parties, art consultation, and retail sales of artist-made items.
CITY:Oak Park
An incredible selection of beads and beading supplies in a charming shop with knowledgeable staff. Everything for the beginner to the expert -- new and vintage beads, charms, chain, wire, findings, stringing materials and books. Beaded jewelry repair. Special events include birthday parties, celebrations for adults, classes to improve your craft, and activities for youth groups.
CITY:Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
Unity Temple, Frank Lloyd Wright's modern masterpiece, celebrated the centennial of its dedication in 2009. Unity Temple is an icon of modern architecture and a destination for tens of thousands of visitors each year, and is famous for its brilliant use of light and space. One of the most complex and exciting buildings in 20th century architecture, it was Wright's first public commission and is the only surviving public building from his golden Prairie period. Available for your extraordinary special event.
CITY:Oak Park
Oak Park Festival Theatre presents its 35th year of professional productions. Its season opens indoors in the National Historic Landmark, Pleasant Home, 217 Home Avenue. Then the company moves outdoors to Austin Gardens, adjacent to downtown Oak Park. With Shakespearian classics, witty drawing room mysteries, and farces, plus moving contemporary plays, Festival Theatre pleases audiences -- indoors and out. See our website, or call (708) 445-4440.
CITY:Oak Park
Art Gallery at the Oak Park Public Library
Architectural award-winning Main Library features extensive contemporary art collection and Art Gallery with rotating exhibits by local artists. Free one-hour art appreciation tours are offered on the first and third Saturday of each month.
CITY:Oak Park
Prodigy Glassworks is in the heart of the Oak Park Art's District at 207 Harrison St. Stop in to watch daily glass blowing demonstrations and to see our beautiful gallery offering unique hand-blown and fused pieces made by local artists. Classes are available weekly for adults and children ages 12+. Beginner classes offered Tuesdays from 6pm–9pm: $150/person, and Saturdays from 10am–1 pm: $150/person. Make your own paperweight Mondays and Thursdays from 12pm-5pm. Paperweights take approximately 30 minutes: $25 each for ages 12+. Call ahead to schedule at (708) 445-8000 or email us at email@example.com. For a full list of class offerings see our website.
CITY:Oak Park
Peruse fair trade personal accessories, home decor, gifts, coffees, chocolates, and more for one of Oak Park's most unique shopping experiences. Ten Thousand Villages is dedicated to providing necessary and fair income to artisans in developing countries by publicizing their handicrafts and bringing a personal touch by telling their stories.
CITY:Oak Park
Located in the Oak Park Arts District, we feature contemporary folk art, found object art and fine crafts created primarily with vintage, re-used, reworked, recycled and reclaimed materials. You will find truly unique, eco-friendly, "green" art and artful objects for yourself or for gift giving created by Lisa Nordstrom and other intriguing artists. Visit our website for current exhibits and special events.
CITY:Oak Park
This magnificent Neoclassical architectural gem features a 700-seat auditorium and the Ernest Hemingway Museum.
CITY:Oak Park
Designed by world renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style with sweeping bands of decorative plaster and light bands. Recently redecorated including new comfy faux leather seats. Seven auditoriums with Dolby digital surround sound and now with digital 3-D projection. Matinees daily.
CITY:Oak Park
Explore the opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prairie School architect Geroge H. Maher
CITY:Oak Park
The Madison Street Theatre, founded in 1959 as the Village Players Performing Arts Center, a non-profit organization, promotes the arts through theatrical productions and educational programs that encourage cultural understanding and embrace diversity.
CITY:Oak Park
A unique collection of galleries, boutiques and restaurants on Harrison Street from Austin Blvd. to Elmwood Ave. in Oak Park, Illinois. Find one of a kind apparel, art, jewelry, beads and home accessories. Have a meal or a snack or specialty coffee drinks at the Buzz Café, or a meal and a cocktail at Trattoria 225. Dance and exercise studios, healing arts businesses, and hair salons are among the district's offerings. The nine blocks feature painted artist benches and public art throughout. Convenient to the Austin Blvd. exit from the Eisenhower Expressway, the Austin stop on the CTA Blue Line and Stop 17 on the Free Shuttle. Gallery hours vary -- call or check website for more information.
CITY:Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
Take a guided or self-guided tour of this historic district that contains the world's greatest concentration of Wright-designed structures built in the Prairie School of Architecture style. Tours are offered daily.
CITY:Oak Park
Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. Enjoy videos documenting the author's life and work. Museum store on site.
CITY:Oak Park
Visit the Victorian home where Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway was born in 1899 and learn about his early family life.
CITY:Oak Park
Architectural award-winning Main Library features extensive contemporary art collection and Art Gallery with rotating exhibits by local artists. Library meeting rooms vary in capacity from 17 to 120 and offer Internet access and a selection of audiovisual equipment. Completely ADA accessible. Convenient parking.
CITY:Oak Park
This delightful community orchestra is celebrating over 30 years of providing fine concert entertainment to the southwest suburban area.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Ridgeland Historic District Tour
This self-guided audio tour takes you through one of the "Prettiest Painted Places in America," the Ridgeland Historic District, to view great architecture and hear stories of famous Oak Lawn natives.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Discover a world of fun and learning at the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn! Explore Neuroscience, theater, art and other fun, educational exhibits.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre
Come and see the exciting Broadway musicals which led the US Conference of Mayors to recognize the Oak Lawn Park District Theatre program with the prestigious National City Livability Award in 2009! For tickets 708.857.2200.
CITY:Oak Lawn
This memorial incorporates over twelve tons of steel and concrete from the World Trade Center disaster and features bronze sculptures by Artist Erik Blome.
CITY:Oak Lawn
This memorial features a polished black stone wall dedicated to all veterans and displays the names of all Oak Lawn residents who died serving their country.
CITY:Oak Lawn
The memorial's steel, five point star represents the branches of military service. The angle of the star reminds us of those who perished in the line of duty. The memorial also includes commemorative headstones of the first seven Oak Forest residents who died in combat.
CITY:Oak Forest
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mill is the only operating waterwheel gristmill and one of three authenticated underground railroad stations in Illinois.
CITY:Oak Brook
Tour Mayslake Hall, a Tudor Revival style mansion, formerly owned by coal baron F.S. Peabody. Witness restoration in progress at this nationally registered historic building by renowned architect B. Marshall. Portiuncula Chapel is available for weddings.
CITY:Oak Brook
Northbrook Historical Society Museum
Enjoy the main floor museum with antiques and a replica of an 1890s home. Open the first Sunday of every month, or by appointment.
Located just outside the city of Chicago, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-sized replica of the famous tower in Pisa. It is made of steel, concrete and precast stone and is 94 ft (28 m) tall with a 7.4 ft (2.2 m) tilt. Completed in 1934 by Robert Ilg.
DuPage Children's Museum is more than a Museum. We're a force for early learning! Experience a unique hands-on museum where children and adults learn and play together in neighborhoods of hands-on exhibits designed to promote skill development in math, science and art. DuPage Children's Museum helps develop curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young children. Check out our new S.M.A.R.T. Café, where food becomes an opportunity to learn about science, math, art, reading and technology.
Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower
The Millennium Carillon, a unique musical instrument consisting of 72 bells, is one of only four Grand Carillons in the world. Carillonneurs from around the world perform during the summer concert series. Climb 253 steps to the observation area to marvel at the views.
Naper Settlement welcomes visitors to explore our outdoor history museum that features fun, immersive learning experiences for all ages. Engaging exhibits, professional educators and hands-on activities teach visitors about the history of Naperville from the pioneer times to present day. Our 12-acre museum campus features: award-winning Brushstrokes of the Past exhibit, the Martin Mitchell Mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Harvard Early Learning Playscape, Century Memorial Chapel, Blacksmith Shop, Log House, Paw Paw Post Office and more!
Hollywood Palms, A Cinema, Bar & Eatery
Experience first run movies at Hollywood Palms while you enjoy our full bar and dinner menu including appetizers, entrees, desserts all while catching a flick, 18 & older after 5:30 pm. Call for "all-ages" showtimes.
Known for its live salsa music and dancing, Esteban's hosts Expression Nite on Thursdays, featuring drag performers. The dinner menu, served Wednesday through Saturday evenings, offers Latin American specialties.
Morton Grove Historical Museum Haupt-Yehl House
Located in Harrer Park, this 1888 Victorian farmhouse features period furnishings and a museum on its lower level with rotating displays.
CITY:Morton Grove
Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home
Adlai Stevenson II was an important and influential figure in the political history of the United States. Stevenson was Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and ran twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate in 1952 and 1956. He also served as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 - 1965. The grounds are open daily for self-guided tours. The peaceful setting allows visitors to experience the historic landscape similar to when the family lived in the house. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Group tours can be arranged through the Forest Preserves - 847-968-3422.
Nestled in historic homes and buildings that date back to the community's roots in the 1800's, Long Grove's shops specialize in unique gifts, boutiques, antiques, clothing, exceptional art and home décor, and distinctive menus. Visitors can stroll the cobblestone walks that wind through the historic downtown and enjoy seasonal lush gardens and scenic views. And they can make it a quick trip or a day's outing, shopping and indulging their tastes with a variety of food and bakery products, cafés, and fine eating establishments. Fun festivals throughout the year including the famous Chocolate Fest, Summer Fest, Craft Beer Days, Apple Fest and a month of Holiday Festivities to name a few.
CITY:Long Grove
Lombard Historical Society Museum
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with reservations, based on availability. Admission free.
First of its kind in the nation! Includes 60 high-back chairs with cocktail tables in between. While enjoying a first-run movie, dine on appetizers, entrees, or desserts served at your table. Admission includes movie, endless popcorn, and valet parking.
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with advanced reservations. Walk-in hours Wednesdays & Sundays. Free admission.
Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
Features rotating, theme-based exhibitions of works created by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans. Exhibits are given added dimension through educational activities and tours for all ages.
Art rubber stamps and accessories, brass stencils, ink pads, markers, books, magazines and videos. Free demonstrations.
Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This park, located on the original Public Landing platted as a dock area by Canal Commissioners in 1836, features a unique bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln created by artist David Ostro. Interpretive signage through the park highlights the history of the I&M Canal, its impact on the Lockport community, and Lincoln's connections to both. This open-air museum is self-guiding, but is enhanced by a website with school lesson plans.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
The Gladys Fox Museum is located in the beautifully restored Old Congregational Church, which is the oldest surviving building of its type in Illinois. The building was constructed in 1840 of native limestone on land donated by the Illinois & Michigan.
Midwest SOARRING Foundation's Native American Cultural Center
Midwest SOARRING (Save Our Ancestors Remains & Resources Indigenous Network Group) Foundation was formed in November of 1996. They are a Native American non-profit organization who assists with repatriation, protection of sacred sites and educates the public about Native American culture, through Pow Wows, cultural programs and environmental issues. The new Cultural Center is made possible by a lease obtained through the City of Lockport.
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
See the "The Best of Broadway" at the Marriott Theatre featuring 5 great musicals every year. The intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences presents numerous original works as well as classic fairy tales. Through these works, children experience the joy and magic that is "live" theatre.
Regal Cinemas' CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater
In November of 1998, the CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater operated by Regal Cinemas opened its doors and within one year became one of the top five grossing movie theaters in the state of Illinois. This 93,908 square foot theater has 4,400 stadium seats divided among 21 first run and art film theaters. The 270 seat 3D IMAX, complete with IMAX PSE sound system and 5-story screen, is the only IMAX serving the greater north and northwest suburbs. Moviegoers enjoy advance ticketing and on-site gourmet cafe.
St. James at Sag Bridge is the Oldest Church in Northern Illinois. Built by Irish immigrants who built the canal. Established in 1833, it is the sole country parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago serving a growing community of Catholics who come together to worship God through the celebration of the Eucharist and traditional devotional activities within truly unique and beautiful surroundings.
The Garfield Farm Museum is an 1840s living history farm featuring the story of the Garfield family, the Brick Tavern & Inn, restored barns, heirloom gardens, rare farm animals, restored prairie and more.
Travel through time and space! Walk through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley, live the legend of Route 66, land on the moon in a walk-in simulator, and experience space exploration and the Apollo missions. Temporary exhibits change often in our Special Exhibition Gallery. There's always family fun in our discovery room, and remember your visit with a souvenir from our Gift Shop.
Slovenian Women's Heritage Museum
This museum was established to preserve ethnic Slovenian heritage and honor the immigrants who settled the Joliet area.
Take a self-guided walking tour of the magnificent murals, sculptures and mosaics found throughout Joliet's city center.
Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre
Located on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, guests are greeted with our famous family hospitality, homemade meals and heartwarming musical productions. Lunch matinees and dinner shows are complimented by itineraries that include tours of our other historic properties, or excursions into Joliet's vibrant downtown. The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre welcomes groups with onsite motorcoach parking and handicap accessibilty.
Elegant National Historic Landmark offers unique Victorian setting for weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome.
A Joliet staple for more than 30 years, this LGBT bar features dancing to live DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, Maneuvers Diva's Den drag shows and live entertainment.
Historic Vaudeville Movie Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wide variety of performances.
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Overshadowed Productions delivers quality, family-friendly drama that entertains, inspires, and promotes a Biblical message.
A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).
CITY:Hoffman Estates
My Kind of Town Tours & Events
This company offers group cultural and educational tours. Reservations are required.
CITY:Highland Park
The Attic Playhouse strives to showcase a broad spectrum of theatre as an art form by producing classic plays, small musicals, one-acts, improvisational and skit comedies and theatre for young audiences. Special attention is given to producing original scripts and encouraging new talent. At least one production a year is dedicated to these original works.
CITY:Highland Park
Kohl Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed exclusively for children ages birth to 8. All of the exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting for young children. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian's office as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children to participate in adult activities on their own scale. Children can build a house, make music, take care of cars, explore the properties of water and much more in the many engaging exhibits featured.
This historic non-denominational chapel served as a house of worship for thousands of servicemen and women passing through this military base. After the Glenview Naval Air Station closed, the building was moved from its original location and painstakingly restored by the Village of Glenview and Kimball Hill Builders. Now owned by the Park District, it is available for rental by groups, individuals and organizations.
Lyons school is the host to the Glenview Art Fair that showcases over 110 jewelers, printmakers, stain and fused glass artists, representational and abstract artists, photographers, potters, ceramists and more.
A unique theater space that is just as much a part of the artistic canvas as the hand-selected theatrical productions. Your experience begins with a warm greeting into a home-like environment which includes fresh-baked cookies. The performances will take you and your friends on an intimate journey to explore the human condition through the lens of relationships and love. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.
Glendale Heights Sports Hub- community activity center
CITY:Glendale Heights
Over the past twenty seasons, Writers' Theatre has become a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence. The company – known for the finest interpretations of classic and contemporary theatre – has garnered critical praise for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its artistry. Throughout the season Writers' will be offering post-show discussions on select Wednesday evenings following the performance in our Tudor Court space. In the Books on Vernon space they will be offering post-show discussions every other Wednesday evening.
College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center
The McAninch Arts Center is home to five resident professional ensembles: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, DuPage Opera Theatre, Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, New Classic Singers and New Philharmonic.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - College of DuPage's McAninch Center is home to several resident professional ensembles, student productions and world-class touring attractions plus the Gahlberg Gallery for visual arts.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve
Created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan, who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930s, the estate includes a restored villa with diverse collections, a Japanese garden and a Dutch windmill.
Kane County Events and Cultural Center
This 50-acre forest preserve houses the Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium (home of the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team), the Roberta Campbell Cultural & Conference Center (used for art exhibits and community activities) and a picnic/park area.
They offer award winning educational programs and professional exhibits that make the Geneva History Center a source of great community pride.
Gallery 28 Fine & Functional Art
Tucked away in the quaint historic district of downtown Geneva, in an historic Victorian home is where you'll discover Gallery 28, an art gallery for both fine and functional art. Featuring a fresh mix of breath-taking paintings, exquisite jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery and unique works in wood and metal along with music by premier musicians. The variety of art will interest serious fine art collectors as well as fine craft enthusiasts.
Producing mainstage productions throughout the year, and also hosting performances by comedy groups, musicians, playwrights and any number of other entertainers.
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
Jeanine A Guncheon Gallery Etcetera
An unusual shop that runs the gamut from art, gifts & vintage. Uniquely individual. Owner and artist, Jeanine Guncheon, has a wide collection of her hand painted bowls, furniture, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Commission pieces on request.
CITY:Forest Park
Get creative at this crafter's paradise! Beads from around the world, unique rubber stamps & papers, Ranger inks, paints, and stamp pads. Sit at our "crystal bar" and work on your projects. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. Classes for all skill levels. Parties are our specialty! Birthdays, bridesmaids, "girls night out" -- we do them all. Come take a look!
CITY:Forest Park
Pineapple Dance offers dance and fitness classes to adults and teens in Zumba, Traditional Belly Dance, Hip Hop, West African and more. Movement to music has been a vehicle for celebration and connection in ethnic cultures across the globe and history. The studio is available for rent, rehearsals and or meetings. Special group classes with any of our instructors are available.
CITY:Forest Park
Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater with a full orchestra at Cahn Auditorium.
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Focusing on the art, history and culture of the American Indian. Permanent exhibits are dedicated to the Native cultures of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast and Arctic regions of North America. Each gallery contains a "touching table" where visitors can handle real examples of Indian artifacts, as well as feel the raw materials—including snakeskin, caribou fur, birch bark, turquoise and buffalo skin—that were used by native Americans. Temporary exhibits showcase emerging and established contemporary Native artists. Lectures and performances throughout the year provide a venue for multicultural education.
Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art
Located on the Campus of Northwestern University, the Block Museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of reproducible art forms, including prints, photographs, film, video, and computer-mediated art. It is also noted in metropolitan Chicago for its outdoors Sculpture Garden. The museum also hosts an acclaimed film series which moves outdoors in the summer. Admission to the museum is free.
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
This cultural center is a restored train station in the heart of Evanston. Home of the Piccolo Theatre and Custer's Last Stand Festival which takes place each June.
Maple Avenue Gallery features sophisticated, contemporary works of art that range in price from about $500 to more than $6,000. In addition to the gallery, the company also offers custom framing and art consultations. Every month, Maple Avenue Gallery hosts receptions with live music and refreshments.
Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall
The Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall presents a variety of musical series and events, from classical to contemporary, by our distinguished faculty, talented students, and professional groups.
Northwestern University Walking Tours
Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various 30-minute walking tours.
Tucker Gallery specializes in contemporary American and European artists. Styles and subjects range from traditional to abstract.
The Next Theatre Company, Evanston's first professional theater company, presents plays that promote social awareness.
For over 68 years, the Evanston Art Center has presented exhibitions of contemporary visual arts.
Home of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity headquarters, this beautiful Gothic building features stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Charles Gates Dawes House Museum
The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes.
Frances Willard was one of the most prominent social reformers in the 19th century America. Willard rallied support for temperance as well as many important reform movements including woman's suffrage, women's economic and religious rights, prison reforms, education reforms and labor reforms. The Frances Willard Historical Association operates the Frances Willard House, Willard's home from its construction in 1865 until her death in 1898.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre
For two decades Fleetwood-Jourdain has been thrilling audiences with a unique brand of inspirational and invigorating theater, with a particular focus on the African American experience.
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
The Block Museum is Northwestern University's art museum. The Block is a dynamic, imaginative, and innovative teaching and learning resource for Northwestern and its surrounding communities, featuring a global exhibition program that crosses time periods and cultures and serves as a springboard for thought-provoking discussions relevant to our lives today. The museum also commissions new work by artists to foster connections between artists and the public through the creative process. Each year, the Block mounts exhibitions; organizes and hosts lectures, symposia, and workshops involving artists, scholars, curators, and critics; and screens classic and contemporary films at its in-house cinema.


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Good Friday for Canadians at NORCECABOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic, (March 29, 2013) – Canada's men's pairs teams rocketed to wins in their opening matches on Friday at the second stop on the NORCECA (North and Central America and Caribbean) beach volleyball circuit.
In Pool A, Christian Redmann and Matt Zbyszewski of Toronto, began their day with a 23-21, 21-11 triumph against Roberto Rodriguez and Erik Haddock of Puerto Rico-A and then continued with a 21-15, 27-25 victory over Yewddys Perez and William Sanchez of Dominican Republic-A.
Chaim Schalk of Red Deer, Alta., and Ben Saxton of Calgary, bronze medallists last week at the season opening stop, took down Dominican's number-two pair 21-5, 21-9.
In women's play, last week's winner Jamie Broder of Victoria and Kristina Valjas of Toronto lost their opening match to Brittany Hochevar and Summer Ross of the U.S., 23-25, 21-18, 15-13 before rebounding with a overwhelming victory over the number-three pair from the Dominican Republic (21-0, 21-0).
Heather Bansley and Liz Maloney of Toronto lost their first match to Jennifer Fopma and Brooke Sweat of the U.S., 21-19, 19-21, 15-8 then dumped a Mexican pair 21-18, 21-8.
The preliminary phase will continue on Saturday to complete the pool play round with the conclusion scheduled on Sunday with the quarterfinals, semifinals and medal's matches.
www.volleyball.ca, www.norceca.net

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Student Chaplains
Student chaplains work with the campus pastor to monitor, support, and encourage the development of a vital and vibrant spiritual life on the Bethel campus.
Meet the student chaplains
Leland Brown: I am a sophomore from Galveston, Texas. I come from a very strict Southern Baptist household with my two loving grandparents, Andrew and Dorothy Williams. I have an older brother and sister and two little nephews. At Bethel I participate in forensics, concert choir, and I also am a Student Ambassador. My hobbies include writing poetry, and listening to music. If you ever want to talk to me, just come and find me. I love to converse.
Natasha Orpin: I am a senior, business administration major from Moundridge, Kan. I play clarinet in the Wind Ensemble and participate in Service Corps, M-2 (a prison visitation program), as well as a number of other campus groups. Honestly, this student chaplaincy has me more than a bit anxious. How do I make myself available to a student body of nearly 500 members? What does that look like? However, I excitedly look forward to discovering new ways in which to interact and get to know these members as a fellow student, not as someone who is anything other than an ordinary sinner. In the year ahead I can only send up a nervous prayer that God's will be done through this leadership role I have been given.
Jerrell Williams I'm a junior out of Garland, Texas. I play football and run track. I've been a Christian for around five years, and I was raised in a Baptist church. I was a youth intern for First Baptist Church of Garland my first summer after college. This past summer I worked as a missionary on the Prairie Band Potawatomi reservation near Topeka. There I worked with two other missionaries and did many community projects while sharing the Gospel. At Bethel, I am a Resident Assistant, Student Ambassador, and a Student Chaplain. I love to listen to contemporary worship music and Christian rap. Jimmy Needham is by far my favorite contemporary artist. I am also a huge fan of video games. If you ever want to challenge me on the Xbox, just let me know. My favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, because it confirms that we can do anything with God on our side. I hope to meet you soon. Trust and Enjoy.


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Chris Basco Associate Dean of Students
Chris Basco
Associate Dean of Students
Room 2nd floor | Student Center
Chris Basco is the Associate Dean of Students and Director for Health Services. He has been a member of the USAO staff since 2010.
Basco is a member of the Student Services team at USAO. The Student Services Office is responsible for housing, career services, counseling services, disability services, health services, orientation, recreation, student development and security.
- M.Ed, Sports Administration, Northwestern State University, 1997
- BA, Physical Education With Emphasis in Athletic Training, Fort Hays State University, 1995


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Posts Tagged 'climate change'
How to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy
It's been a tough couple of weeks for the East Coast. Residents of New Jersey and New York City are still feeling the intense effects of Hurricane Sandy. The devastating storm has destroyed entire homes in its wake. The hardest hit areas, including Rockaway, Queens, are still struggling to get heat and hot water. The freezing nor'easter last week just added salt to the wound. No matter where you are, there's lots you can do to help. Recovery efforts have already revealed how strong we are as a nation to pull together after a disaster.
If you're on the ground, consider volunteering time to help clear basements or distribute donations. You can find the most up-t0-date information at Occupy Sandy.
The easiest way to help out if you already have an Amazon account is to contribute something to the Occupy Sandy wedding Registry. Instead of cleaning out your closet to come up with donations consider fulfilling a specific request. People on the ground are constantly updating what is needed most. You can buy cleaning supplies, hardware, or baby items that will be delivered straight to relief efforts.
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The Hunger Games was the first collaboration for Filmmaker Gary Ross (Seabiscuit), who co-authored the script with Collins, and Cinematographer Tom Stern, ASC, AFC (pictured left). Their mission was to capture the intimacy and urgency of the 74th Annual Hunger Games competition. While the narrative involves children fighting to the death, the film has no blood or gore. Instead, the characters' desperate battles for survival are told with facial expressions and body language as the youngsters urgently decide on whether to fight or run for their lives. This approach to the life-and-death storyline earned The Hunger Games a PG-13 rating.
Ross has garnered three Oscar nominations for screenwriting before taking on The Hunger Games, his third film as a director. And Stern's impressive career started with documentaries, TV commercials and feature films, working with cinematographers like Albert Maysles and the late Conrad Hall, ASC. Stern was shooting Clint Eastwood's biopic J. Edgar when Ross contacted him about The Hunger Games — and lensing a futuristic film with imaginary characters appealed to the DP. "I was told it was going to be a digital production but, as we moved forward during preproduction, an easy decision was made to shoot on film," Stern recalls. "About 70 percent of the story [involves] exterior, pursuit scenes [that] we were going to film in the mountains of North Carolina." That choice of location was made for aesthetic as well as practical reasons. "Gary's vision called for images that look and feel organic," Stern explains. "He created a lot of pre-visualization renderings that gave me insights into how he envisioned the story unfolding with a lot of very fluid camera movement."
The Hunger Games was produced in Super 35 format composed in 2.4:1 aspect ratio. Stern says that the widescreen format was another obvious aesthetic and practical choice that would help to put audiences in the environments where the story unfolds. The camera package, provided by ARRI CSC in New Jersey, included two lightweight ARRICAM LT bodies with a range of Zeiss super-speed and Thales Angenieux Optima zoom lenses.
Ross and Stern spent several months scouting the mountains of North Carolina for the right locations — and, to stay true to the story, the locales where events occur in the narrative were treated like characters. The scenes staged in Panem's Capitol were filmed at locations in Charlotte and Concord, North Carolina, with most sets were built in an empty building that covered 40 acres. North Carolina provides attractive incentives for productions, but Stern notes that the state also offers a deep pool of below-the-line talent. He estimates that about 80 percent of The Hunger Games' crew (including painters and construction people) were from the region, while his camera crew mainly consisted of collaborators from past projects, including Gaffer Ross Dunkerley and Key Grip Guy Micheletti.
For the shoot, Stern had an array of Fujifilm and Kodak stocks on his palette but he shot mainly on Fuji 500T Vivid 5847 and Fuji 250D Vivid 4846 color negative films. "Gary had a very specific kinetic vision for the aesthetics," says Stern. "He wanted an organic look with kind of a 'floaty' camera movement. We used a lot of different mechanical methods to make camera movement kind of [like] the eyes of characters. Images were recorded from the perspective of long focal-length lenses. Action scenes were generally covered with A and B cameras. Sometimes Robert Baumgartner, the second-unit cameraman, joined us.
"The light was always changing in the forest and the weather was unpredictable," Stern recalls. "Gary compared it to riding a wild horse. When we were shooting on sets, we had to emulate a realistic look for the environment where scenes were happening. It was kind of a 'contrasty' light that felt a little oppressive, which was the right look for scenes taking place where people live in a repressive nation. We used long focal-length lenses to show the audience the unfolding drama through the eyes of the characters." Stern notes that the young cast was well cared for during the action-oriented shoot. "It's a pretty physical film, so everyone needed to know that the kids weren't going to get hurt and that we were there to help them," says the DP. "We tried to make them feel like they were in a cocoon of safety. I like young people a lot, so we had a good time. Scenes with the youngest cast [were shot] early in the day, leaving [the actors] free for mentoring sessions with their teachers during the afternoons."
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The Rapala Clackin' Rap lipless crankbait creates a distinctive sound and vibration profile that allows fish to zero in. The sound chamber, which is noticeably visible from the side of the lure, uses a single large BB. As the single large BB hits the walls of the sound chamber it produces low frequency clicks that travel further and deeper down, calling to fish from greater distances. The Rapala Clackin' Rap is 3-1/8 inches long, weighs 7/8 ounces, and is outfitted with a front VMC black nickel treble hooks. Aside from the sound chamber the Clackin' Rap also features a translucent textured body with internal holographic foil that flashes as the lure swims through the water.
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Comments: Amazing lure! I love the Clown color & the ghost color. Use it like any other lipless crankbait. Works much better than most I've tried & has a very durable finish.
From: CAD: USA 5/12/16
Comments: Got this lure on clown color for fishing today. The water us still cold in April, so fishing from shore is not very good. Was about to give up, and decided to try this lure. A couple of casts away a really nice bass hit it hard! Awesome lipless, noisy & good action.
From: Tsepty: Rockland, NY 4/10/16
Comments: Great great bait. Throws a mile and runs true!
From: BWS: Canton, Ga
Comments: I never really this lure much until last summer, nothing else was working so I gave it a go. 3rd cast, a pike, about the 20th cast, 2 lb bass. I love this lure in the silver and I wish I would had fished it more. Get one of these and you will be impressed
From: Austin: New Baltimore, MI
Comments: went to clear lake ca.i was useing purple gold let it sink to the bottem then rip it up let sink and boom 18.9 pound catfish i was fishing for bass needless to say what a surprise
From: Mike: Klamath Falls, OR
Comments: Great Bait! Rips up grass beds like a champ- but you'd better use a good glass rod, or they will throw this bait often.
From: JDubs: NV
Comments: Bought this for a smallmouth trip in Sturgeon Bay, WI and ended up throwing the black/silver size 7 at night for walleye. Landed 4 fish between 5-8 lbs. in an hour. Fished it like we were fishing for bass in 4-8' and bouncing it off the rocks was key.
From: Mike: Chicago, IL
Comments: In red craw got my best 5 fish limit, 20lbs 2oz. awesome lures
Comments: What a great 4 hours of fishing! I was originally swimming soft plastics and throwing Senkos to no avail. Then I decided to cast the Clackin Rap out and...BOOM! Fish-on on the first cast and the next two casts in a row! Then in the following 4 hours of fishing, I proceeded to catch another 21 largemouths in the 2-4 pound range! I only missed 4 hits with the hooks provided with the lure. What a great time!
From: Rudy: Central California, USA
Comments: Using the Regal Shad color netted me a 20 fish day yesterday. It all happened within a 3 hour time period; the fish seemed to hit at a rate of 1 fish for every 5 casts. About the lure: casts far, has a solid action, and the sound gives the fish something different. Will buy more!
From: Rudy: Central California, USA
Comments: this lure is sick. in 3 hours of fishing me and my buddy throwing one to, caught about 30lbs of largemouth. every fish 5lb plus.
From: Chris: Fox Lake, IL
Comments: I fish mostly up at lake erie with the size 6 shad pattern and i have to say if you fellas arnt catching fish on this go take classes somewhere. 2 weeks ago i was up at lake erie and in like 16 hours of fishing about 2 days of fishing for me i caught 87 bass all 2+ pounds. i had 12 cast back to back landing fish not in a boat either. i was a little cooler and i was still reeling pretty fast and they were just destroying this lure. The bass actually broke 2 of them. Also after night comes i was doing some crankbaiting for the bigger bass and this lands them i was catching nothing under 4 pounds in the summer.
From: Michael: Worthington, Ohio
Comments: I have had immense luck with this lure. On one fall afternoon it accounted for a 32 inch pike and a half dozen small mouth/large mouth all in the 2lb + range. It is a heavy lure but I have success by jigging with it. It became my go-to fall pike lure where I fish. I use the ghost or olive colour in the size 7. It's also great to rip over weeds but makes so much noise you have to keep moving when using this lure.
From: Nathan: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Comments: bad ass. my friend gave me a few about a week ago and i have just been slautering fish on these things
From: Kenny: Santee, CA
Comments: Great lure! I've caught tons of bass on this lure. Another must have by Rapala!
From: Micah: Florida, USA
Comments: I bought the smaller size in the olive green color when Rapala first came out with these....and still have yet to catch anything with it. Also, like some of the other reviewers, I'm sure if I tried I could cast this lure half way across Seneca Lake(and I mean north to south). I'm sure the clackin rap will catch a fish one of these days...probably when I least expect. Love the color I have, the action is tighter than I would like, but I sure do love the sound it makes.
From: Yosef: Liverpool, NY
Comments: I bought several of these, two for myself and a few as gifts. They were Rapala's newest product at the time of purchase, so I knew they'd be good. Well they are, I suppose, if you like casting a rock that rattles. This lure will launch at casting speed a distance of about 2 minutes. What I mean is this lure is gone, and you won't see where it landed. You'll hear a distant splash, but it will take a while for the sound to get back to your ears. Two minutes later, you'll still be reeling, and a few seconds before you see it, you'll hear it. And then you bring it out of the water, go through the launch sequence and repeat. I have no use for this lure. Maybe as a bookend or paperweight. The ones I gave away as gifts are seldom used and when they are used, they are seldom used without complaint at being so heavy.
From: Eric
Comments: First, this is a big, fat bait. Second, it's heavy. It sinks like a rock. It doesn't have a lot of action at slow speeds. But it does at medium to fast speeds and you can hear it in the water long before it gets to your boat. One thing I like is that it nose-stands on the bottom making is a good bait for stroking or yo-yo'ing.
From: Rowland: Newport News, VA
Comments:Love the new sound. Just gently shake one and you will not be ably to wait to tie it on. The larger size is a bit heavy for most sticks to rip through grass though. Love the new smaller version for this application. Congrats Rapala.
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Allow to harden very briefly at room temperature till the chocolate feels dry to the touch (not too long!).
Press the shaped cutting form firmly into the chocolate layer. Don't twist or slip but just push the moulds straight into the layer and remove. Repeat to make as many decoration plates as possible. Naturally, you can also cut out the desired pictures with a pointed knife.
Turn over the foil immediately and lay it with the chocolate layer down on a stainless steel plate covered with paper. The chocolate should still not be completely hardened so that the pictures don't tear loose from the foil.
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My director handed "Data Flow: Visualizing Information in Graphic Design" to me shortly before Christmas. Being part of the visualization group, I'm always looking for new ideas in shiny, gelatin-covered books and magazines, hoping for inspiration in the form of informative, concise, and original visualization of interesting data. I'm new to the field, relatively speaking, and so I'm still in a very active process of building my visual vocabulary. I've got a strong eye for what I like, and what I like to imitate, though. Tufte. I love Tufte.
This book is about the same size, physically, as a Tufte book, and some, at least of the visualizations follow my favorite of his principles: trust the viewer with the data (present all the data you reasonably can), do not present information that is not data, and elegance and minimalism trump flashy. Quite a number of the visualizations don't follow these principles at all, but a number do, and for examples of those, I like this book.
What I don't like about this book is that very little explanatory text goes with each visualization. Now, if you're unfamiliar with visualization, you might think that vis is supposed to be self-documenting. That's true up to a point in that things should be visually intuitive; you don't use yellow to represent cold on the same graph where you use blue to represent hot, as a simple example. But good visualizations of large datasets present so much data to the user that an extended legend is generally warranted. This extended legend ought to include:
- An explanation of what the dataset is.
- An audience appropriate explanation of the domain.
- How the dataset maps to the visualization.
- Patterns that the researcher who commissioned the visualization has found or finds interesting.
Especially for this book, which includes hundreds of different visualizations from different domains, such legends would be helpful. I'm left as a reader without context, and while I can look at any page and think to myself, "That's sure shiny," I can't look at visual elements and judge for myself whether a particular visual element was the "right" one for the data shown. I'm not trying to review others' work so much as garner for myself a visual vocabulary. Here, I feel like I'm getting the words, but not the definitions. A sort of Scrabble dictionary for data.
The other issue I have with the book is that it includes along with some very good visualizations, a number of infographics which seem to be designed to persuade rather than inform. These visualizations feel more informative than they are, and lead the user to come to the conclusions that the graphic designer or her commissioner has already come to, rather than give them the chance to see things for themselves.
Yes, I think there is value in being visually striking, but for instance the graphic on page 155, "An Underground Disco Information Organization" gives me very little data with an excessive amount of context, which itself is presented like evidence. Graphicdotal evidence, like anecdotal evidence, tells a convincing story, but it often occludes raw data, methods, and significant results.
So, my favorites from this book:
- Pie, pp. 38 - Graphing the mood of movies by analyzing frames for inherent color and plotting it on circles. Ingenious.
- Data Visualization of a social network, pp. 60-64 - Different views of a social network show different connections. I especially like the combination of the radial layout with the US map.
- War Report, pp 246 - Here, despite the sensitivity of the subject, the designer has chosen to leave his own presentation simple enough to let the data tell its own story. The story that good raw data shown clearly tells is always more powerful than half-cocked data shown with graphicdotal markers.
- Sunlight Calendar, pp 202 - A complete calendar of the average sky hue at different times of day on each day of the year.
- Atlas of the North Sea, pp 105 - Complex matrix visualization of the North Sea's geography and significant environmental and geological factors.
- Silvertown Affect Map, pp 88 - Deceptively simple, and an elegant use of the data available to them.
- Cyberwar, pp 94-45 - Graphing a botnet attack
- Literary Organism, pp. 78 - A graph drawing of Jack Kerouac's On the Road with a brilliant legend and visually appealing concept.
- The Shape of Globalization, pp 35 - Embedded circles to represent nested companies.
- Total Interaction, pp 48 - Combining pie charts with Florence Nightingale charts and anchored bubbles for a visually complex but informative graph.
So my review of this book is mixed. Go to it for visually inspiring design and appreciation of how much data can be put onto a page at once without turning into noise. Be wary of graphicdotal elements and techniques that are more persuasive than they are informative. And write the authors and tell them to tell us more about the visualizations they collected!


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SIA And Virgin Australia Announce New Darwin Services And Launch Date For FFP Links13/12/2011
SINGAPORE AND SYDNEY: Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia today announced the first two milestones of their recently approved alliance: new international and domestic routes to Darwin and the launch of frequent flyer programme co-operation.
As part of a joint plan to increase services to northern Australia, Singapore Airlines' regional full service airline, SilkAir, will begin a four-times-weekly service between Singapore and Darwin from 26 March 2012, and Virgin Australia will complement these services with a daily service between Sydney and Darwin from 2 April 20121.
The two airlines also confirmed that from 20 December this year, they would commence reciprocal frequent flyer recognition, enabling KrisFlyer members to earn and redeem frequent flyer points on Virgin Australia's entire network and Velocity members to earn and redeem frequent flyer points on Singapore Airlines-operated flights2. Reciprocal lounge access is also available for eligible customers.
Singapore Airlines Executive Vice President Commercial and SilkAir Chairman, Mr Mak Swee Wah, said: "We are delighted to be adding Darwin to our network and providing more travel options for our customers as a result of our alliance with Virgin Australia. Our partnership enables us to better service this important market, particularly with the introduction of a strong business class product and extensive international connections.
"The launch of reciprocal frequent flyer programme ties will also be particularly exciting news for our loyal customers. Our partnership with Virgin Australia will be delivering tangible benefits to customers, with more choice for domestic and international travel combined with seamless service."
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Virgin Australia Group Executive of Alliances, Network & Yield Management, Ms Merren McArthur, said: "The alliance with Singapore Airlines enables us to open up important new routes in Australia and Asia and we have moved quickly to identify and realise this opportunity with our new partner.
"Darwin is the gateway to the Northern Territory's popular tourist destinations and is an increasingly important commercial hub. Together with Singapore Airlines we will be able to offer visitors from Singapore, Asia and Europe the opportunity to visit the Northern Territory and then travel on to Sydney and the East Coast of Australia. Our services will also be attractive to business travellers who now have the option of a quality business class service from Sydney to Darwin and on to Singapore and beyond.
"From next week, Virgin Australia customers will be able to enjoy the first benefits of the alliance, with the ability to earn and burn frequent flyer points and status credits on Singapore Airlines' network of destinations and access 14 lounges around the world. We look forward to bringing our customers further exciting benefits as the alliance develops," Ms McArthur said.
Virgin Australia also announced that it would open a lounge at Darwin Airport that would accommodate eligible Virgin Australia guests and those of its alliance partners.
The two airlines expect to commence codesharing on each other's services from early 2012.
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Five Leafs thoughts to begin the week
Cam Charron
March 18 2013 04:34AM
A few thoughts to kick off your week, and previewing the things we'll look at on this blog in Toronto Maple Leafs analysis…
No. 1 - Nikolai Kulemin's scoring: Where did it go?
One of the major concerns this season has been the lack of production from Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin. In 2011, those two were 3-4 on the Leafs with 58 and 57 points apiece. This season, the two are on pace for just 31 and 44 points apiece. Bob Mitchell in the Toronto Star brought it up in a column yesterday, with a quote from Randy Carlyle:
"From my memory before I got here, Kulemin had a big-time shot and I don't see him shooting the puck as often," Carlyle said before Saturday's game. "He used to step over the blue line and his wrist shot had the ability to beat the goalie from the top of the circle . . . I don't see that happening anymore.
What both Mitchell and Carlyle don't mention is how sparingly Kulemin is used on the powerplay. We've mentioned a lot the difficulty of minutes played by Grabovski and Kulemin, but we don't really mention that the two don't get used on the powerplay at all.
In Kulemin's big season where he scored 30 goals in 2011, he played 2:38 of ice-time per game at 5-on-4, during which he recorded 3.34 points per 60 minutes. Last year, his 5-on-4 ice-time was cut by 72%, but he scored 5.04 points per 60 minutes in that situation. In just 18 minutes on the powerplay this season, Kulemin does not have a point.
Does that mean Kulemin has lost his offensive talent? Not really. You still see a big forward who uses his size and has an excellent shot to boot. Kulemin isn't a flashy player, but he generally makes smart plays in the defensive and neutral zones. Whichever team is able to trade for him this season is going to get a good player. His struggles have nothing to do with chemistry or with being snake bitten. He's actually 4th on the team in points per 60 minutes at even strength, ahead of Clarke MacArthur and Tyler Bozak. Hell, Jay McClement and Frazer McLaren are ahead of Clarke MacArthur and Tyler Bozak in that obscure, yet useful, statistic.
No. 2 - Morgan Rielly up from juniors
Only six teams miss the playoffs in the Western Hockey League, and four of them get to miss it on the Eastern side. One of those was the Moose Jaw Warriors, and Leafs first rounder Morgan Rielly, who finished fifth in WHL defensive scoring despite playing only 60 games in the 72-game schedule.
Rielly is set to join the Toronto Marlies this week. He's one of the more gifted defencemen I've seen with the puck in quite some time in the WHL, especially for a player his age, and definitely a prospect worth getting excited about. That said, he's still very raw, delicate in his own end, and I doubt he'll see significant minutes on a team that's had no problems keeping the puck out of the net this season.
Another guy who could join the Marlies soon is Stuart Percy, whose Mississauga Steelheads did make the OHL playoffs, but they scraped in as a No. 8 seed after a 4-3 win against lowly Ottawa on Saturday and thanks to Peel Region rival Brampton beating Peterborough on the final day. Still, No. 8 seeds don't have much chance in junior hockey, and I doubt the Steelheads' series against Belleville will last more than four games. Percy could be joining the AHL team soon.
No. 3 - Where was Grabovski in the shootout?
Not to make a huge deal about this, since I've become convinced that shootout scoring is essentially random. The best shooters once they've taken a large number of shots tend to hang around at a 35-45% success rate, which is just slightly higher from the general NHL average of 33% in shootout shots.
Still, 10 rounds and Grabovski doesn't get a shot. It's not like Grabo's a juggernaut: in fact, he's scored just 3 times on 12 shootout shots, so there's some justification in keeping him on the bench in fact (although Dion Phaneuf was 0-for-6 coming in). If we could accept that Grabo is slightly better than the other Leaf options at that point, it's by a slim margin, if there is any margin whatsoever.
My feeling is that it's like the Kaspars Daugavins scenario in Ottawa. Daugavins was stopped on a trick shot last week , but some of the criticism seemed to stem from the fact that if Daugavins shot a normal shot, he would have scored. I don't think any player is flawless on shootouts, and certainly not Grabovski or Daugavins.
Overall, it's just a symptom of a larger issue, that Randy Carlyle doesn't seem to want to let Grabovski into big-game situations.
No. 4 - Jay McClement's excellent work
Lost in the controversy surrounding centremen on this team, I think that Jay McClement has done everything asked of him in his role. He's getting points at a pretty good rate, but has also stabilized the penalty kill which is up to 6th in the NHL this season. There's a definite reduction in scoring chances allowed on the penalty kill, anecdotally, going back to last season and I think a lot of that stems from McClement's presence.
Check it out: among forwards, McClement leads the Leafs in allowing just 38.6 shots against per 60 minutes in 4-vs-5 situations (behindthenet counts SA as 'saves against', so you have to add that to the goals against total). The team is also allowing just 3.02 goals per 60 minutes with McClement on the ice. With Jay McClement killing penalties, the Leafs are equivalent to the second best PK team in the NHL, behind only Boston, in both of those categories.
Put it this way: 3.02 goals per 60 minutes is equivalent to .101 goals over 2 minutes. If McClement were killing two minutes each penalty, the opposition would be scoring at a 10.1% rate.
No. 5 - What about the losing streak?
Odd thing is that the Leafs have played better, minus about four periods against Winnipeg, in this current slump. In score-close situations, the Leafs have been out-shot by just a slim margin: 86-91. They'd been much weaker beforehand, being outshot 317-381 in the games leading up to the losing streak.
One issue is goaltending, but another is shooting. Pucks just aren't going in for them anymore, with the team shooting just 4.7% in score-close situations in the last five games (tied in any period, or the score within a goal in the first or second period) and have stopped just .857 percent of pucks. I think we knew goaltending wasn't as good as it was in the first part of the season, but the current slide is ridiculous. It's not just that they aren't getting saves, but they aren't getting timely saves. Only one of their five losses qualifies as a "clear defeat" which is a margin of two-or-more not counting empty net goals.
Allow me to say that the team is playing better than the results they've been getting.
March 18 2013, 06:10AM
Great Article, I guess using Grabbo and co. hasn't been a winning solution in the past so maybe Carlyle is on to something. I realize that NHL goaltending is a big part of that but maybe there is more to it. I agree with your analysis of Grabbo's ability but if the games are close and Grabbo isn't playing a role you envision, then will him playing put the team over the hump? Is there an angle we are all missing? Surely someone getting paid big money has considered all of this. I need to go watch game film in big moments and consider Grabbo's movements. There must be some explanation for Carlyle's aversion to G.
Thanks for putting out a great product, I'm an avid reader and fan.
March 18 2013, 09:10AM
"Surely someone getting paid big money has considered all of this."
This is appealing to authority; a logical fallacy.
Just because these guys are in a position of power, doesn't mean they always know what's best. Just look at past coaches and GMs who had no clue what they were doing: Dale Hunter, Scott Howson, Jay Feaster, etc....
The bigger problem is the defence, they leave the net wide open, carlyle had liles out for way to long and he took out the only defenceman that actually helped out around the net, although kostka was starting to show some wear. Now that our players are healthy it should turn around we have enough offense but they need to backcheck better and the defence needs to do a much better job.
March 18 2013, 07:41PM
Cam's analysis is sound, but I'd like to hear the thinking of the other side to at least create a counter argument. There seems to be none.


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GaeLynn Williams and Raymond C. Jenkins announce their wedding in the Manti Temple on March 2. A reception will be held March 3 in South Jordan. The couple will make their home in West Jordan.
GaeLynn graduated from Emery High and Snow College. She is employed by Beneficial Financial Group in Salt Lake City. Parents of the bride are Stuart J. and Irene Williams of Ferron.
Raymond graduated from Bingham High and Weber State College. He is employed by Cirris Systems in West Valley City. Parents of the groom are Raymond B. and Kirstin C. Jenkins of South Jordan.
Shawn and Julie Hurst of Castle Dale announce the marriage of their daughter Ailicia Jan Hurst to Dustin Wayne Keisel, son of Craig Keisel of Castle Dale, and Holly Powell of Huntington. The couple will be married on March 3.
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If two faucets had the same problem, then the assumption would be that they are bad faucets. Delta makes one that is quite similar, if not identical, to that one.
: I am having my kitchen redone, and I bought a new sink, faucet, disposal, the works. Hired a plumber to do the work because I didn't want the hassle. Things were fine until he tried to install the brand new Belle Foret faucet. It dripped. Cold dripped a little, hot was a steady stream. The cpout itself also leaked. He said it must be defective, so I reordered the faucet. In the meantime, the cold drips less, but still drips.
: A new faucet arrives and this time I decided to do it myself. Completely new parts, this time the cold drips a steady stream, the hot is a slow drip.
: So I swap out the cold from the first one, and that goes back to the seldom dripping state. The hot drips steadily. The spout itself leaks less, but still leaks. (and I am talking about a tall jointed spout that is leaking around the joints - here's a picture http://store.faucet.com/cgi-bin/fcom/products?id=68azU6Ha&mv_arg=BF%2d130%2d01ORB&mv_pc=73)
: So I have a couple questions...is this just a crappy company and their faucets/materials are just substandard? Is there something that both the plumber and I could have done in the simple process of attaching water supply lines that would make the faucet drip? I installed a bathroon faucet a year or so ago with no problems/drips. Is there something I can try that might make the hot stop dripping? Should I give up on this faucet and get something I like less but won't drip constantly?
: I'm tearing out my hair at this point. The old sink was in a big metal unit, so when the cainets were installed, I lost the sink, and water, on the first floor for 5 weeks. Now, the faucet problem means that I have to turn on the hot at the shutoff valve...it's getting pretty old. Any help will be very greatly appreciated!
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Emery County residents had the chance to hear from state and local candidates at the Meet the Candidate night sponsored by the Emery County Economic Development Council and the Emery County Progress.
The candidates began with a three minute introduction and then answered questions written down by the audience.
Bob Springmeyer is the democratic candidate for governor. He has 30 years business experience and he said small business would be the focus of his administration. He said in the past if you worked hard and played by the rules you could get a job, if you were sick you could afford reasonable health care; but now people are slipping and sliding and things are more difficult. "We need to do better, we can do better. All children should have access to health care and should be prepared to enter the workforce or college. I am willing to stand up to the legislature," said Springmeyer.
David Hinkins is the republican candidate for the state senate. He has been a businessman in Emery County for the past 33 years. He is especially concerned about the safety of SR-6. He lost a sister and brother-in-law on that highway and they left behind a small child. The road needs to be four lanes. He said when the decision was made not to build Hunter 4 in the 80s it cost the county jobs. Enough research is not going into coal gasification plants which can keep coal a viable resource. "We need to develop the school trustlands more and utilize those resources more. We need to develop resources like tar sands. The corporate taxes in America are among the highest in the world. Japan now is over taxed, too. Countries like Ireland make it easy to do business, an Ireland construction company now owns Staker Construction," said Hinkins.
Bill Dew is running for congress. He is the republican candidate for the seat now held by Jim Matheson. He said he answered the phone the other day and a pollster asked him if the election was held today who would he vote for in the third congressional district, Bill Dew or Jim Matheson. He said he would vote for Bill Dew. The pollster then asked him if he was sure he would vote for Bill Dew and Dew said yes, very sure. At the end of the message it said it was paid for by the Jim Matheson campaign.
The audience got a chuckle out of this story. Dew said the huge gas prices are hurting families. America needs to drill in ANWR which is the largest oil field in North America. "We need to drill off the coast of Florida. We need to develop oil shale and tar sands. The tax cuts are going to expire in 2010 and Congress refuses to make these tax cuts permanent. I've talked to people who are scared that if a democratic administration takes over in January that they will lose their rights to use public lands. We need secure borders. We need to streamline immigration," said Dew.
Janeal Dugmore is running for school board for Ferron. She started her introduction with a little school humor, she said on a school test a student was asked what the four seasons were and they answered; salt, pepper, catsup and mustard. She said she wants to be involved and be part of the process for change and decision making. Our children are our greatest resource. Children need a good education so they can get good jobs. She would like to set a new vision to help children in their education. She feels the school board sets the climate and vision for the district. She has a business degree from Utah State and has three sons. She helps with the operation of her family business Dugmore Heating and Appliance in Ferron.
Drew Sitterud, incumbent republican candidate for county commissioner said he is here for the people of Emery County. He thought someone had put up a lot of political campaign signs for him, but then he looked closer and they said Dew not Drew. Sitterud said he grew up in Orangeville. He had great parents. "There's not a prettier place than Emery County," said Sitterud. He said he's had some trouble and if anyone wants to discuss that or ask him questions he will be glad to talk to anyone about it; his cell number is 749-1959 and home-384-3287.
He said he is a member of the CIB board which has never had a member from Emery County before. Bevan Wilson is on the board, but in conjunction with his UDOT position. CIB funds have helped with the events center, fire departments and the new pool. As a member of the CIB he can help pull that money to Emery County.
Laurel Johansen is the incumbent candidate for school board from Castle Dale/part of Huntington, Lawrence. She said children are important and it's important to keep kids competitive. The school district has faced a lot of problems with declining enrollment and they have worked hard to keep class size down on average Emery County classrooms have 22 students and upstate it is into the 30s. A new math program has been introduced, computer replacement is on a five year rotation to keep technology current. She talked of the concurrent enrollment classes that save students money as they receive college credit free of charge. Johansen said Emery County schools have remained strong and she appreciates the support she has received.
Austin Johnson is the current auditor for the state of Utah. He is the republican candidate for re-election. He has served in this position since 1995 and he oversees that money is spent the way it is supposed to be spent. He has worked hard to modernize his office and a lot of the audits are now done electronically. He has taken back a lot of the audits from private business. He audits, colleges, cities, towns and helps towns with the budget processes to assure everything is done properly. All audits are on the website for anyone to see the work done in the auditor's office. He trains government officials and CPAs so they know what their jobs are. Johnson has 30 years experience as a CPA. He is excited to be the auditor again with the continued support of voters. He came to the Meet the Candidate night to get out in the community to get to know the people a little better. He said no one pays much attention to the auditor. If he is in the news it's usually bad news.
Mike McCandless is the challenger for the school board seat currently held by Laurel Johansen. He said he believes you don't have the right to complain about something unless you are prepared to do something about it. He has lived in Huntington most of his life. The main reason he is running for school board is because of his five children. He is involved with the school system every day. He was raised by a teacher and his father taught for 31 years. McCandless currently serves on many boards throughout the state including the Applied Technology and the North Emery Water Users. He is the Emery County Economic Development director. He served as a legislative lobby and just this past year helped passed two bills of a benefit to rural Utah. He believes there should be more accountability in the school district and repercussions for bad decisions. "We have a great school district," said McCandless.
Sam Singleton is the incumbent school board member from Ferron. He has a desire to continue to serve on the school board. He looked at the audience and saw many of his former students, He said he was a teacher for 41 years. During his time with the school board they have been able to accomplish many things. They have worked with the county on the swimming pool and donated the land where it is being built. They also donated the land where the children's justice center is being built. "We have a quality education system and I am happy to work with the classified and certified personnel," said Singleton.
Rue Ware is the incumbent in the school board race for Orangeville. He came to Orangeville when he was 3 years old and has a long history in the county. He is a graduate of Utah State University and the Emery County School system. He trained in the Air Force and was offered a job teaching at the school he attended, but he told them no he wanted to go home, so he returned to Emery County. He taught in the Emery district for many years as a shop, math and Utah history teacher. He taught 2,100 people to drive as a drivers education instructor.
Laurie Pitchforth is the democratic candidate for the county commission seat currently held by Drew Sitterud. She is originally from Kamas and moved with her family to Delta where they operated a restaurant. In Delta, she met her husband Shane Pitchforth who worked for Utah Power. His work brought the family to Emery County. Pitchforth has been active in community service over the 23 years they have been in the county. They have helped with Peach Days, youth soccer, PTA and she was a Ferron city council member for several years. The past seven years she has been the director for the RSVP program and the foster grandparent program. These programs have been rejuvenated and now serve as a large volunteer base. "I believe in community service and believe I have a great deal to offer the county," said Pitchforth.
Brad King is the democratic candidate for the state senate position open due to the retirement of Sen. Mike Dmitrich. He has been a member of the House of Representatives for 12 years. Public education is very important to him as is transportation. King said he has enjoyed serving the people of Carbon and Emery counties and hopes to continue to do so. His parents are from Emery County and he was raised in Carbon County. He holds a bachelors and masters degree and is a professor at CEU.
Editors note: Due to space constraints in this issue of the Emery County Progress, the second part of the Meet the Candidates story with the profiles and questions the candidates answered will appear in the Oct. 7 issue of the Emery County Progress.


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By RICHARD SHAWEmery County Progress publisher
More than nine years ago, after coalition forces invaded Iraq and the Afghanistan war was just a year old, local National Guard troops from the 1457th Engineering Battalion were activated and were gone from home for almost a year. Now, almost a decade later, some of those same people, and new ones to boot, will be leaving the community on June 12 for another deployment. Where they will ultimately end up is not general knowledge and for how long they will be gone is uncertain. But they will be leaving. That means around 60 members of the local workforce, social network and citizens of the Carbon/Emery county area will be gone. That means breadwinners will not be holding down their regular jobs, but instead will be defending the United States. It means that the local families, who will be missing a loved one for some time, will need the communities support. A committee of local business and government leaders was quickly formed a couple of weeks ago to put together not only a parade for the guardsmen as they depart, but also a support project to help the families. On Friday that committee made plans for the next week so that the troops can have a strong send-off.
The first event will take place Saturday at Price's Pioneer Park where from 9-11:30 a.m. a benefit breakfast will be held to raise funds to help families of the guardsmen should they need it. The breakfast is open to the public and they are encouraged to come and support the troops. The cost for the meal will be $5 per person or $20 per family. Advance tickets for the breakfast can be purchased at a number of places throughout town including at the Sun Advocate office, Price City Hall, Supreme Muffler, KUSA, KOAL, the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Utah Community Credit Union and Sutherlands.
"We hope to raise about $10,000 for the fund to support the families," said Price Mayor Joe Piccolo on Friday.
The other event scheduled for next week is a parade for the troops as they leave Price on Tuesday morning, June 12. The parade will take place west on 100 North from 300 East to 300 West at 1 p.m. The troops will be in their vehicles as they pass by and citizens are asked to line the road in support. They are also asked to bring flags to wave as the troops pass by. The city and the boy scouts are attempting to line the street with 300 large flags during the parade.
The parade out of town would be reminiscent of the departure of the troops on Feb. 13, 2003 when they were bid adieu not only in Price but along the entire route out of the central part of the Carbon County.