Story and photo by Charlesetta Thompson Leroy Allen was a three-time Golden Gloves Champion and a graduate of North Division. His book, Just A Little Country Boy, not only tells Allens story but the stories of many others who crossed his path along the way. Allens book records many of the changes in the attitudes […]
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Scooter Foundation Helps Kids, Keeps Memories Alive
by Tim Lambrecht Scott Scooter Schmidt enjoyed life to the fullest. Regular patrons of Water Street bars and businesses knew Scooter from his time spent working at Rosies. He also worked security for Summerfest. I met Scooter when I worked for the Shepherd Express when their offices were on Water Street. He always had a […]
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Brady Street News
by Tim Lambrecht The weather on October 2 was perfect, which led to a large turnout for the Brady Streets Doggie Parade and Pet Blessing. The parade of dogs, and a few other pets, many in costumes, started out on Brady Street and ended up in front of St. Ritas Church for Fr. Tims blessing […]
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Miramar Open Mic Host Has Underground Life
by Jean Scherwenka Folk singer and guitarist Sandy Weisto and her three-woman band Sweet Diversity released their second CD, They Get That Way Underground, on October 14. Band members Weisto, Carrie Sanders, and Ann Elizabeth- Nagel are known for their acappella singing, as well as their guitar, piano, and percussion. The new release, their second […]
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Riverwest Artists Contribute to Performance Art Showcase
by Pegi Taylor In January of this year, John Loscuito, associate producer for the third annual Performance Art Showcase, was initiating discussions with a diverse group of artists. For its first two years, the showcase consisted of a series of acts. Loscuito felt that since the showcase was held inside a theater space, Vogel Hall […]
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