Ron Onesti: Bright Songs in Tragic Times Today was a very big day!  A very good friend who is from my “Old Neighborhood” of Taylor Street turned 95!  His name is Al Centofante and he is a proud WWII veteran! …

Ron Onesti: “Other” Memorial Day Thoughts…Arcada Heroes “Other” Memorial Day Thoughts…Arcada Heroes This crazy year, as we all remember those lost in battle, and celebrate the lives unselfishly and courageously given to foster our freedoms, we may have had a…

Ron Onesti: Another King Is Gone We lost one of the very last founders of Rock ‘N Roll recently, Richard Wayne Penniman, otherwise known as Little Richard. As flamboyant as he was entertaining, he was often called the “Architect of…

Ron Onesti: Celebrating 15 years with this 94-year old gem May 13, 2005, a day that will live in infamy! Fifteen years ago this week, I signed my life away and took over The Arcada Theatre! And the truth is, I…