Meda Mládková is a Czech art collector who spent more than half of her life in exile, mostly in the United States. In 1968 she established a collection of Czech art which she brought to the US from behind the Iron Curtain. After the Velvet Revolution in

Local artist Terry Shepherd and Enstrom Candies are the 2008 recipients of the annual Champion of the Arts Awards given out by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture.

Meridian Symphony Orchestra continues its season of Classical Celebrations on the evening of Nov. 15 at the MSU Riley Center. The Meridian Symphony Chorus and three outstanding soloists join MSO in a special "Classical Thanksgiving."

Chris Vallillo performed on a vintage hammer dulcimer and resonator guitar as he educated a small crowd Monday night gathered at the Carmi Public Library about the history of "roots music" in southern and western Illinois. The presentation was arranged

EAST LANSING - Area students could have the opportunity next fall to work one-on-one with the likes of jazz great Wynton Marsalis or the Grammy-nominated Latin band Tiempo Libre.