Every Monday afternoon on Day to Day; "Peoria's Hidden Treasures" explores works of art available for all to see. http://www.wcbufm.org/ 2009 WCBU-FM, Bradley University http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:51:26 -0500 nirwin@bradley.edu Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:47:10 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.0) http://www.feedforall.com Art is all around us -- if you know where to look. Every Monday afternoon on "Day to Day" Channy Lyons explores works of art available for all to see in the Peoria area. Day to Day, weekdays at noon on WCBU. WCBU-FM WCBU, Bradley University nirwin@bradley.edu WCBU, Arts, History, Peoria, NPR no no weekly 2008-04-07T13:00:00 -05:00 http://www.wcbufm.org/XML/wcbursslogo.jpg http://www.wcbufm.org/ ARTS 80 14 The Village Hall in Peoria Heights features a four-panel mural depicting scenes from the village's history. The mural hangs behind the council members' desks. Village Hall also includes a number of notable paintings, including two of the observation tower that stood at the top of Grandview Drive. The tower was pulled down for scrap during World War II. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 8F8113AB-9262-450B-96C2-70D5ADB78960 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 10:46:35 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. The Village Hall in Peoria Heights features a four-panel mural depicting scenes from the village's history. The mural hangs behind the council members' desks. Village Hall also includes a number of notable paintings, including two of the observation tower that stood at the top of Grandview Drive. The tower was pulled down for scrap during World War II. 3:00 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no Peoria's Carver Carter features a bronze sculpture depicting French explorer Jean-Baptiste du Sable. It was created by one of Peoria's best-known artists, Preston Jackson. The Lincoln Branch library includes two paintings of houseboats by Edward Nicholson. Also on display at the library are a winter landscape and a harbor scene. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu AD9F6BDF-12B9-49F6-9CFD-57139E077D7A Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:05:31 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. Peoria's Carver Carter features a bronze sculpture depicting French explorer Jean-Baptiste du Sable. It was created by one of Peoria's best-known artists, Preston Jackson. The Lincoln Branch library includes two paintings of houseboats by Edward Nicholson. Also on display at the library are a winter landscape and a harbor scene. 4:00 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no The entryway of the Carver Center in downtown Peoria features a floor-to-ceiling mural which embodies "Lifting as We Climb," the Center's motto. Another mural, painted in 1949 by a Bradley senior, could not be relocated was the Center was re-built; the one now on display is a copy of the original. Four more murals from the 1980s depict images inspired by African-American history. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 88A15E9C-E81C-437E-9488-28E935822D17 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:05:21 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. The entryway of the Carver Center in downtown Peoria features a floor-to-ceiling mural which embodies "Lifting as We Climb," the Center's motto. Another mural, painted in 1949 by a Bradley senior, could not be relocated was the Center was re-built; the one now on display is a copy of the original. Four more murals from the 1980s depict images inspired by African-American history. 3:30 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no We're back on the campus of Bradley University, looking at art on display in the Cullum-Davis Library. A sculpture by a Bradley alum, called "Gift of Peace," was created in response to the 1991 Gulf War. The Wyckoff room features two 19th-century British potraits, including a portrait by Joshua Reynolds of author Samuel Johnson. A 1938 mural of campus life hangs in on the lower level of the library. It once graced the Varsity Theatre near campus. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu D0D3ABEB-F0C6-497E-B937-066CEFECCE9E Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:05:05 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. We're back on the campus of Bradley University, looking at art on display in the Cullum-Davis Library. A sculpture by a Bradley alum, called "Gift of Peace," was created in response to the 1991 Gulf War. The Wyckoff room features two 19th-century British potraits, including a portrait by Joshua Reynolds of author Samuel Johnson. A 1938 mural of campus life hangs in on the lower level of the library. It once graced the Varsity Theatre near campus. 3:50 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no Next time you're on the campus of Bradley University, you may notice the bronze statue of founder Lydia Moss Bradley which sits in Founder's Circle. It was unveiled in 1997. The Bradley campus also includes the scuplture "Centerpice" by artist Linda Howard, on display in front of the library. Three works by Nita Sunderland are also in display in locations around the campus. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 4D8E7331-01EF-42A3-A1FD-C8C055169B24 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:04:29 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. Next time you're on the campus of Bradley University, you may notice the bronze statue of founder Lydia Moss Bradley which sits in Founder's Circle. It was unveiled in 1997. The Bradley campus also includes the scuplture "Centerpice" by artist Linda Howard, on display in front of the library. Three works by Nita Sunderland are also in display in locations around the campus. 3:45 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no This week, we've returned to the Pettengill-Morron House on Moss Avenue. The house's dining room features a painting -- attributed to numerous artists over the years -- depicting the tragic story of Beatrice. The drawing room includes a photograph of actor Jack Lemmon, who was married in the house. Several samplers are on display in the second floor hallway and bedrooms. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu B8A686A0-4576-41EF-85CC-D68076375843 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:53:04 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. This week, we've returned to the Pettengill-Morron House on Moss Avenue. The house's dining room features a painting -- attributed to numerous artists over the years -- depicting the tragic story of Beatrice. The drawing room includes a photograph of actor Jack Lemmon, who was married in the house. Several samplers are on display in the second floor hallway and bedrooms. 4:00 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no The Pettengill-Morron House on Moss Avenue is operated by the Peoria Historical Society as a museum. Its collection includes a number of antiques and works from art from its last owner, including a Tiffany lamp. You can see it in the house's drawing room. Also in the drawing room, an Italian landscape hangs above the mantle. An even larger painting depicts members of the Reynolds family. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu EE766DBE-BDFF-4318-A82E-1126B96BCE88 Mon, 25 May 2009 12:58:29 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. The Pettengill-Morron House on Moss Avenue is operated by the Peoria Historical Society as a museum. Its collection includes a number of antiques and works from art from its last owner, including a Tiffany lamp. You can see it in the house's drawing room. Also in the drawing room, an Italian landscape hangs above the mantle. An even larger painting depicts members of the Reynolds family. 4:05 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no On display at Lakeview Museum in Peoria is the "Peoria Falcon," a copper headdress found in Peoria in 1856. After being held by the Smithsonian for many years, it returned to Peoria a few years ago. The museum also features the Jackard coverlet, a decorative bedspread featuring traditional German and Austrian designs. Nearby, the YWCA features the mural "Pool of Life." http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu E921930D-FE08-4086-BBEA-70B4BADBA4C9 Mon, 18 May 2009 17:11:17 -0600 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. On display at Lakeview Museum in Peoria is the "Peoria Falcon," a copper headdress found in Peoria in 1856. After being held by the Smithsonian for many years, it returned to Peoria a few years ago. The museum also features the Jackard coverlet, a decorative bedspread featuring traditional German and Austrian designs. Nearby, the YWCA features the mural "Pool of Life." 4:00 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no Lakeview Museum in Peoria features a collection of outdoor sculptures. A bronze sculpture by Richard Hunt sits on the lawn across from the museum entrance. To the left of the museum is a red, aluminum sculpture called "Delos." The museum also features two works by Peoria artist Nita Sunderland are on display at the museum entrance. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 264B6BA8-A0D0-405D-95AD-748AB691BD98 Mon, 11 May 2009 17:21:04 -0600 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. Lakeview Museum in Peoria features a collection of outdoor sculptures. A bronze sculpture by Richard Hunt sits on the lawn across from the museum entrance. To the left of the museum is a red, aluminum sculpture called "Delos." The museum also features two works by Peoria artist Nita Sunderland are on display at the museum entrance. 3:25 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no The study hall at Peoria High School features four large murals called the "Four Freedoms." They were painted in 1943, as part of a drive to sell war bonds. Inspired by the well-known speech by Franklin Roosevelt, the murals depict freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear and freedom from want. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 48E337C4-4D5A-47DE-9A34-19742D3AF794 Mon, 4 May 2009 18:04:24 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. The study hall at Peoria High School features four large murals called the "Four Freedoms." They were painted in 1943, as part of a drive to sell war bonds. Inspired by the well-known speech by Franklin Roosevelt, the murals depict freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear and freedom from want. 4:00 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no More works of art this week from Flanagan House, including several pictures of Louise Williamson from the 1890s. She owned the house around the turn of the century. The main bedroom features a portrait of Charles H. Dean, onetime owner of the Peoria House hotel. A portrait of a young Philip Horton hangs in the second-floor children's room. The hallway features a 1962 watercolor of Flanagan House itself. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 2D6F6FAA-AB95-457B-BF24-3D8EC3E75DC3 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:41:28 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. More works of art this week from Flanagan House, including several pictures of Louise Williamson from the 1890s. She owned the house around the turn of the century. The main bedroom features a portrait of Charles H. Dean, onetime owner of the Peoria House hotel. A portrait of a young Philip Horton hangs in the second-floor children's room. The hallway features a 1962 watercolor of Flanagan House itself. 4:15 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no Flanagan House on Glen Oak Avenue is the oldest home in the city, dating to 1837. Owned by the Peoria Historical Society, it houses a number of 19th-century works of art. The main floor of the library features a large painting of lawyer and orator Robert Ingersoll. Two paintings by Grant White are also on display at Flanagan House; and the dining room features sketches and landscapes. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 4D765912-1A29-4739-B574-397F6304EC13 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:24:15 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. Flanagan House on Glen Oak Avenue is the oldest home in the city, dating to 1837. Owned by the Peoria Historical Society, it houses a number of 19th-century works of art. The main floor of the library features a large painting of lawyer and orator Robert Ingersoll. Two paintings by Grant White are also on display at Flanagan House; and the dining room features sketches and landscapes. 3:40 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no We're back in Peoria City Hall this week, with a look at some murals on display in the building. The landing between the fourth floor and the attic features a mural depicting the city in 1831. It's based on a sketch which may be the first rendering of the city. A 1912 mural is on display in the City Council chambers. A third mural was commissioned in 1991 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first French settlement in the area. http://www.wcbufm.org wcbu@bradley.edu 7928FBEF-FB01-4D52-94A8-B4C9185E7AED Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:41:30 -0500 A weekly look at "public art" in the Peoria area. We're back in Peoria City Hall this week, with a look at some murals on display in the building. The landing between the fourth floor and the attic features a mural depicting the city in 1831. It's based on a sketch which may be the first rendering of the city. A 1912 mural is on display in the City Council chambers. A third mural was commissioned in 1991 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first French settlement in the area. 3:30 WCBU-FM Peoria, art, history, WCBU no no Peoria's City Hall features many works of art, including its central skylight. The first-floor lobby features a marble sculpture, "Love Knows No Caste." The sculpture was first displayed at the 1893