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The impact of microplastics and chemical hitchhikers on our health

The impact of microplastics and chemical hitchhikers on our health

A rather provocative research article appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine on March 7, 2024. The official title was “Microplastics and Nanoplasty in Atheroma and Cardiovascular Events.” The study, from a university in Italy, collects the build-up of fatty deposits or plaques called atheromas from the inside of carotid arteries, which are removed …

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“Kinky Boots” at Live Arts is already selling out ahead of the premiere

“Kinky Boots” at Live Arts is already selling out ahead of the premiere

A musical that needs multiple choreographers might be just what you need to put a little spring in your step. When “Kinky Boots” opens Friday at Live Arts, Charlottesville’s diverse communities will come together to tell the story of a failing shoe factory, the struggling town that depends on it, and a new base of …

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Looking for art, culture?  Check out the latest exhibitions in Central Illinois 🎨

Looking for art, culture? Check out the latest exhibitions in Central Illinois 🎨

Exhibits “Mythical Landscapes of the Future”; by Brian Fink; Brand Gallery; “Water’s in the Way: Exploring the Great Lakes with Analog and Digital Cameras”; by Jane Camp; Armstrong Gallery; “Ambassadors of Fire”; various artists; Dolan Gallery; all by February 21; McLean County Arts Center. “Body Worlds RX”; Experience Gallery; in the winter of 2024; Peoria …

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Music from medieval to modern delights concert audiences |  life

Music from medieval to modern delights concert audiences | life

On Saturday, the audience at the Mary Irwin Theater was treated to a piano recital sponsored by Chamber Music Kelowna. Guest soloist Roman Rabinovitch was born in Uzbekistan and immigrated to Israel. In 2008, he won the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition. In addition to being a pianist, he is also a composer and visual artist. …

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The Mayor’s Summer of Music 2024 line-up has been announced |  Arts and entertainment

The Mayor’s Summer of Music 2024 line-up has been announced | Arts and entertainment

PLYMOUTH — It’s going to be a great summer filled with music at River Park Square! Mayor Robert Listenberger is excited to host the Mayor’s Summer of Music 2024. The Mayor’s Summer of Music is a free concert series hosted by the City of Plymouth and sponsored by numerous local businesses. These concerts take place …

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Looking for art, culture?  Check out the latest exhibitions in Central Illinois 🎨

Looking for art, culture? Check out the latest exhibitions in Central Illinois 🎨

Exhibits “Mythical Landscapes of the Future”; by Brian Fink; Brand Gallery; “Water’s in the Way: Exploring the Great Lakes with Analog and Digital Cameras”; by Jane Camp; Armstrong Gallery; “Ambassadors of Fire”; various artists; Dolan Gallery; all by February 21; McLean County Arts Center. “Body Worlds RX”; Experience Gallery; in the winter of 2024; Peoria …

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Looking for art, culture?  Check out the latest exhibitions in Central Illinois 🎨

Looking for art, culture? Check out the latest exhibitions in Central Illinois 🎨

Exhibits “Mythical Landscapes of the Future”; by Brian Fink; Brand Gallery; “Water’s in the Way: Exploring the Great Lakes with Analog and Digital Cameras”; by Jane Camp; Armstrong Gallery; “Ambassadors of Fire”; various artists; Dolan Gallery; all by February 21; McLean County Arts Center. “Body Worlds RX”; Experience Gallery; in the winter of 2024; Peoria …

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