Backstage with Ron Onesti: Just like Ronnie Sang
In my humble opinion, few individuals embody the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the way ’60s girl-group superstar Ronnie Spector did. We lost Ronnie to cancer last Wednesday. She was 78. What I mean…
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DAILY HERALD: Des Plaines Theatre turns 100 as ‘important connection’ between city’s history and present
The last 100 years haven’t always been bright ones for the Des Plaines Theatre, but there’s no question the entertainment palace in the city’s downtown is a glimmering cultural attraction once again. “People are coming to…
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: Memories of Andy Hardy and Boys Town
My typically insane days usually end with some hot tea, maybe some pistachio nuts or chips, and a dose of late-night television. For me, there is nothing more relaxing than the old black and white…
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: We Should “Live Like We Are Dying”
Ron Onesti: We should “Live like we are dying” Although I have been doing this column for a few years now, I would not profess to say that I am a “writer”. There are those who…
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: Here’s To My Heroes
Ron Onesti: Here’s to MY Heroes! Ever since I was a young boy, I have enjoyed watching biographies on TV. I think it started with Frazier Thomas and “Family Classics”. Although the first thing that comes…
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: ZZ King? Still the “TOP” Look in Rock and Roll
Ron Onesti: ZZ KING? Still the “Top” look in Rock and Roll Legends and icons…how lucky am I to be able to host these megastars at The Arcada Theatre and now the Des Plaines Theatre who…
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: Bright Songs In Tragic Times
Ron Onesti: Bright Songs in Tragic Times Today I was walking down my “birthzone” of Taylor Street and it reminded me of an old guy I miss dearly. He was a very good friend who is…
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: “The Boss”…Celebrating Bruce Springsteen This Week
Ron Onesti: Backstage with “The Boss”…Celebrating Bruce Springsteen this week Being in the biz of entertainment for almost four decades, one can only imagine how many boxes of “stuff” I have packed away in my basement….
