Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Subterranean Fun

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Richard Guzman

Vana Liya’s shows remain flowing and gently strong, but they’re getting more fun, too, as witnessed in the VIDEO below of her October 2024 show at The Subterranean in Chicago, her second in the city this year.  The video captures … Continue reading →

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Awards: A Father’s Perspective

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Richard Guzman

Below is an 8-minute VIDEO of Rick Guzman’s remarks after receiving one of his alma mater’s 2024 Alumni of the Year awards.  It was a stellar group, including a doctor, a widely published poet, and a 3-star general, which explains … Continue reading →

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Filipino Flag Raised in Aurora

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Richard Guzman

As part of mayor Richard Irvin’s One Aurora initiative, the Filipino flag was raised in Aurora, IL, on October 18th, 2024.  It was only the third time this has happened in the entire country:  in New York, 2022, in Los … Continue reading →

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