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Where I’m From is a collection of original poems by Fred Rogers Magnet Academy 8th grade students that focus on Nostalgia Reclamation. Utilizing the theme: MY AURORA, students reflected on their past and ‘where they are from’, literally and figuratively. Students considered their childhood homes, family, neighborhoods, schools and community, and writers understood that there is power in their story. Poems include references to foods; locations, streets, and buildings in Aurora, memories, and traditions such as eating 12 grapes each new year.
This narrative poetry format was inspired by George Ella Lyon’s poem Where I’m From for the purpose of healing after the pandemic.
Art deco, metal housewares dating to the 1930s are showcased in this new exhibit by the Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora. The exhibit features more than 20 items from the 1925 Paris, France Exposition International des Arts Decoratifs and a Connecticut manufacturer of industrial and commercial parts who introduced art deco-style housewares to the U.S. Items on display are brass or copper-plated with chrome. They include a napkin holder, serving spoon and fork, triple tray, sugar and creamer, waffle set, ice bowl and tongs, blue mirror tray with four cocktail cups, candlesticks, ice drink mixers, and an "occasional" box. Each piece is trademarked with the Chase Brass and Copper Co. centaur.
