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Queen of Spades Plays Out Well

Queen of Spades Plays Out Well

| February 25, 2020

“Queen of Spades” Plays Out Well By Wes Hessel and Leonard James S. Johnson The Lyric Opera’s performance of the less-often produced, dark drama by Tchaikovsky is a study in the journey of devolvement one takes in unbridled obsession. It is the story of Gherman, a soldier who dwells on the secret to winning at […]

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The Times Are  Racing at The Joffrey

The Times Are Racing at The Joffrey

| February 18, 2020

“The Times Are Racing” At The Joffrey By Anna Hessel There is something for everyone at The Joffrey Ballet’s “The Times Are Racing” – where can you get classic ballet, stunning costumes, humor, a love triangle, harlequins, acrobatics, strong athleticism, and pounding technobeats in one show? This collection of five unique ballets has it all. […]

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Fun Time at Schiller Park Car Show

Fun Time at Schiller Park Car Show

| February 4, 2020

While I attended the Schiller Park Car Show I recorded a  few video clips of the family entertainment activities that were at this fun filled family event.

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Schiller Park Car Show

Schiller Park Car Show

| February 4, 2020

Here are a few photos that I put together in a sound/slide video presentation.  Please watch and enjoy!  I’m also working on a few new videos for the web site.

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The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014

The Union Pacific Big Boy 4014

| December 26, 2019

On July 28th. and 29th. I  traveled to West Chicago by Metra to cover the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 for People and Places Newspaper.  Many people attended this event to view this great locomotive from the past.

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Renee Fleming Glows In “The Light In The Piazza”

Renee Fleming Glows In “The Light In The Piazza”

| December 21, 2019

Renee Fleming Glows In “The Light In The Piazza” By Wes & Anna Hessel Scenario Two’s production at the Lyric Opera House of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Light in the Piazza” is a sterling example of the performance of a show which straddles the operatic and Broadway sides of the equation – both elements […]

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Taste of Saint Gertrude Church 2019

Taste of Saint Gertrude Church 2019

| December 17, 2019

Saint Gertrude Church held their annual Taste on August 17 and 18, 2019.  There was a wide variety of food from around the world as well as song and dance.  A great time was had by all that attended.

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Looney Train Performing at North Park’s Summer Concert Series

Looney Train Performing at North Park’s Summer Concert Series

| December 16, 2019

On July 30, 2019 Looney Train took the stage for the final concert of the season for North Park’s Summer Concert Series.  It was truly a rockin’ evening of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s rock and roll.

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Rosie and The Rivets and Midwest Dueling Pianos Live

| October 18, 2019

This past summer Rosie and The Rivets and Midwest Dueling Pianos performed at the Summer Concert Series at North Park in Franklin Park.  Here is a short video from the two performances.

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Yorkville, Illinois Independence Day Festivities

| August 21, 2019

Here is a video that I recorded and edited of the Yorkville, Illinois Fourth of July Parade.  This is an event that I attend every year with my wife, daughter and two granddaughters.  It is a nice way to celebrate our country’s birthday and independence.

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