by Tim Lambrecht Ben Christiansen, owner of The Waterford Wine Company is soft-spoken, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He is also passionate about wine, education and service. Being able to talk to people about what they are looking for is an advantage I can offer. Some people are seeking basic advice while others are very technical, […]
2006
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Woodland Pattern: Summer Programs for Kids
by Mary Vuk Woodland Pattern is perhaps best known for sponsoring dozens of readings by accomplished poets and writers each year. But Woodland Pattern also schedules between 22 and 32 educational workshops every year and participates in many other educational outreach programs at offsite locations in conjunction with a wide variety of partners. Julie Strand, […]
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Merry Marxmas:The Plight of the Ruling Class
by Jason Hart photo by Laura Gorrzek May 5 is Karl Marxs birthday, but in the world of Entrepreneurial Communism, its also Marxmas. On Marxmas, Ben Turk has been known to dress as the author of The Communist Manifesto and take to the streets to sell Marx-themed merchandise. You arent likely to see Turk […]
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Shi ChaiHookah Lounge, Mediterranean Deli
by Ellen C. Warren, photo by Tess Reiss For some of us the word Persia holds a certain romance, conjuring up images of sumptuousness, exotic flavors and scents, luxuriant décor. Once one of the greatest empires of the world, it left its mark with tastes, traditions and styles that continue to be a rich part […]
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Jim Linneman & Marty Hacker
by Ellen C. Warren, photograph by Peter DiAntoni The answer my friend is Music. Music with a capital M. The questions are many: What motivated Jim to open Linnemans Riverwest Inn? What brought Jim and Marty together? What keeps them going? What inspired their major building project? What is the passion that fires their endless […]
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