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    May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Memorial Day plans in Glenview and Northbrook

    When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers.
    When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers. "I thought was never going to make it home," said Rento, a World War II veteran who now resides in Glenview But...

    Tags: American Legion, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Holidays, Schools, Memorial Day

    2. May 20, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  2. READER SUBMITTED: Historic School To Be Open For Summer

    Bloomfield
    The Wintonbury Historical Society of Bloomfield announces that the Old Farm School, built in 1796, will again be open for visitors on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., starting May 19 and continuing through Columbus Day. "Scholars" were taught here continuously...

    Tags: Columbus Day

    3. May 15, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  3. Photos By Philip Trager At Fairfield Museum

    In his decades-long career, acclaimed photographer Phillip Trager usually created his photos as a visceral reaction. He didn't set out to shoot a particular building, instead stopping on his wanderings to shoot ones he saw and liked. He didn't know how he would shoot his models; he waited for them to do something visually irresistible. He didn't know when he would shoot dancers, he just let them dance in front of him and waited for just the right moment.
    The Hartford Courant
    In his decades-long career, acclaimed photographer Phillip Trager usually created his photos as a visceral reaction. He didn't set out to shoot a particular building, instead stopping on his wanderings to shoot ones he saw and liked. He didn't know how he...

    Tags: Arts, Bristol (Hartford, Connecticut), Dance, Arts and Culture, Glastonbury

    4. May 12, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  4. History fans dive into past through modern social media

    Logging on to the behemoth social-media site Facebook, I can become overwhelmed. I see a picture of a dear cousin I need to write. Ah, the guilt. I see, in the stack of ads at right, a picture of a celebrity and the question "Is 60 the new 40?" Ah, the pull of gossip.
    Logging on to the behemoth social-media site Facebook, I can become overwhelmed. I see a picture of a dear cousin I need to write. Ah, the guilt. I see, in the stack of ads at right, a picture of a celebrity and the question "Is 60 the new 40?" Ah, the...

    Tags: Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Human Interest, Lake Eola

    5. May 9, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  5. Free Mother's Day events in Orlando

    You don't have to spend a fortune to honor Mom this Mother's Day weekend. Or even a penny.
    You don't have to spend a fortune to honor Mom this Mother's Day weekend. Or even a penny. We've rounded up some of the best free entertainment ideas around Central Florida for cash-strapped kids. Don't be afraid to take advantage — after all, Mom...

    Tags: Restaurants, Winter Garden, Orlando Restaurants, Winter Park, Physical Fitness and Exercise

    6. May 7, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. Mother's Day deals on dining and attractions

    Looking for ways to keep your Mother's Day celebration on budget? Here are a few ideas for dining and entertaining:   Dining Deals and free stuff for Mom on Mother’s Day: Buca di Beppo - Florida Mall and Buca di Beppo - Maitland Mom will...

    Tags: Restaurants, Florida Mall, Dining and Drinking, Services and Shopping, Lifestyle and Leisure

    7. May 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Comedy, music, a house walk and more for mom

    Tell mom you love her with tickets to a comedy show, concert or house walk. "Comedy Only a Mother Can Love": Sonya White and Karen Mills from the "Southern Fried Chicks" tour perform. 5 p.m. Sunday at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles; 630-...

    Tags: Entertainment, Mother's Day

    8. Jan 27, 2008 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Central Floridians gather to make yo-yo history

    Saturday was the first time that Kathleen Hankinson, 12, a member of the high-tech generation, had ever played with a toy as low-tech as a yo-yo.
    Sentinel Staff Writer
    Saturday was the first time that Kathleen Hankinson, 12, a member of the high-tech generation, had ever played with a toy as low-tech as a yo-yo. It took only a few minutes, however, for Kathleen and her fellow Junior Girl Scouts to master the plastic...

    Tags: Education, History, Arts and Culture, Toy Industry, University of Central Florida

    9. May 8, 2013 | Hartford Courant

  9. Lacemaking Exhibit At Hartford History Center

    An exhibit of contemporary lacemaking by Hartford-area artists will be at the Hartford History Center, inside the Hartford Public Library main branch at 500 Main St., from Thursday, May 9, when it will open with a reception starting at 6 p.m., and be on view until Saturday, Aug. 3.
    An exhibit of contemporary lacemaking by Hartford-area artists will be at the Hartford History Center, inside the Hartford Public Library main branch at 500 Main St., from Thursday, May 9, when it will open with a reception starting at 6 p.m., and be on...

    Tags: Arts, Arts and Culture

    10. May 7, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Keith L. Gillespie, 91

    Col. Keith Lamar Gillespie (retired U.S. Air Force), 91, who was born Oct. 31, 1921, in Gratton, Va., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Dallas, Texas.
    Col. Keith Lamar Gillespie (retired U.S. Air Force), 91, who was born Oct. 31, 1921, in Gratton, Va., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. He was married for 62 years to Mary Townes Gillespie, who died in 2005. He was a...

    Tags: U.S. Air Force

    11. May 6, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Universal stilt walkers appear at history center Saturday

    The Orange County Regional History Center will play host to a stilt-walking demonstration and Q&A in conjunction with the team from Universal Orlando on Saturday.
    The Orange County Regional History Center will play host to a stilt-walking demonstration and Q&A in conjunction with the team from Universal Orlando on Saturday. The event, hosted by Universal production manager Jeff Hobot, is the first of a series...

    Tags: Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Orlando

    12. May 3, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  12. History Center receives Golden Brick for trick-or-treating event

    The Orange County Regional History Center received a Golden Brick Award from the Downtown Orlando Partnership for its 2012 Trick or Treat Safe Zone, a free five-hour event for families with children ages 12 and under that drew 4,000 last October.
    The Orange County Regional History Center received a Golden Brick Award from the Downtown Orlando Partnership for its 2012 Trick or Treat Safe Zone, a free five-hour event for families with children ages 12 and under that drew 4,000 last October. The...

    Tags: Orlando, Arts, Downtown (Miami, Florida), Downtown Orlando, Walmart

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