The Sunsphere

First Friday - A Celebration of Our Local Flavor

The Emporium by Eric Thompson If you like to travel, you probably love getting a taste of local flavor and culture, and what better way to do so than to attend a city’s First Friday. The term “First Friday” refers to a variety of public events (generally free of charge), occurring in many national…

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Happy Birthday, Bijou

The Bijou Theatre is 110 years old. It was finished in the Edwardian era, the final days of Teddy Roosevelt’s presidency, and at a time of rapid cultural change. Very few human beings ever get to see their 110th birthday, but like a person who lives a long time, the Bijou has tried on a lot of…

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