"The Cenci" by Percy Bysshe Shelley and Story Round Up

The Cenci by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1819)

This is sooooo on my wish list for this weekend. It's based on a true sixteenth century story about the execution of a young woman for the premediated murder of her tyrannical father. Because its themes included incest along with parricide, the play was not publicly performed until 1922.

http://www.bartleby.com/18/4/


Here are the stories that appeared in this week's Herald News:


Lockport man was a giver in life and death

A high school teacher with a special class on Vietnam freely gave of himself in both life and death.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21032387-423/lockport-man-was-a-giver-in-life-and-death.html


Royalty goes to the dogs; fundraiser benefits Cavalier rescue

You haven't lived until you've attended a tea party with dogs in Edwardian garb.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/20895408-423/royalty-goes-to-the-dogs-fundraiser-benefits-cavalier-rescue.html


New Lenox church plans patriotic performance

This Sunday afternoon, all age, free.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21088891-423/new-lenox-church-plans-patriotic-performance.html


Joliet museum marks Will County's Civil War involvement

Even if you can't attend the events, the history of the 100th
Infantry flag and one man's atttempts to raise funds to restore it, is worth the read.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21030790-423/joliet-museum-marks-will-countys-civil-war-involvement.html


Joliet couples' party becomes fundraiser for Daybreak Center

Last year Liz Kelly-Ancel hosted a "white" themed party to celebrate summer. She repeated the event this year and then asked guests to provide donations for the homelesss, too.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/21117096-423/joliet-couples-party-becomes-fundraiser-for-daybreak-center.html