Many fraternal organizations began during the last half of the 1800s. The Masons and the Oddfellows had earlier beginnings. These organizations usually began when a group of men saw a need within their circle of friends. Many were patterned after the Masonic orders with degrees, rituals and, of ...

"The sands of time are eroded by the river of constant change."-Peter Gabriel, Genesis' "Firth of Fifth"This may be the biggest understatement in the 128-week history of this column, but I'll say it anyway: the power of music is a wondrous thing.And while that may be one of the more nebulous ...

A Detroit-based band will return to Jamestown in the midst of its tour of the Northeastern U.S., this time in a different downtown venue.Jeremy Porter and The Tucos, who had previously made their Jamestown debut earlier this year at Mojo's Music Bar, will perform at The Wine Cellar on Friday, ...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Switala as he prepares to perform the role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in the powerful pop rock musical "Jekyll and Hyde," to be staged at Lucille Ball Little Theater. Switala openly admits (this role) "is an acting fest of mind, body and ...

There are many times in our lives when we face what seems like a huge problem - and we feel tiny in comparison. "But how can I ever overcome this?" we ask. "How can I ever get through this?"You all know one of my biggest issues is worry - and I am a champion worrier. Give me a problem, big or ...

We have bought into the fiction that computers actually save time.This is not true. Some time-wasters are inherent in computers. Others are our own fault.Two decades ago, I picked up a morning newspaper and devoted perhaps 15 minutes to reading its contents. En route to work, I had already ...