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How Laying Out a Paper Has Changed in 45 Years
An interview with our longtime layout editor Tony Zralka who retired in February after 45 years in the business.
Lightning In A Tube
Now in his 40th year as a neon sign maker, Dino Rigoni shares the ins and outs of bending light.
The Hidden Work of Caregivers
Caregiving can take a physical, mental, and financial toll, but there are programs to line up caregivers with financial assistance.
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Teaching the Next Generation to Touch Grass
Angie Viands teaches students at South Side Occupational Academy how to raise chickens, tend orchards, and grow microgreens.
Art is Always On Tulika Ladsariya’s Mind
From India to the U.S., the artist and mother explores memory and identity through connecting nature and art.
Court Theatre’s Prop Whisperer
Prop manager Lara Musard hunts down objects that help transform words on a page into a magical world on stage.
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Ms. Norman, thank you for highlighting this amazing and humble profession. Which is risky and yet so satisfying, for the…
He truly is the Michelangelo of glass sign making!
Dino is the master Neon Maker!! He’s keeping my collection of Neons Glowing!! Thank You Dino👍
I’ve known Dino for many years. He’s not only ultra-talented, he is one of the most intelligent, fun and kind…
Was a prepress person for 40 years, now retired, I can relate. Excellent article.