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Beans!

By Liz Bulkley on Friday, October 26, 2007.

Tonight on the Front Porch, we’re looking at the biography of beans! Ken Albala’s new book just might redefine the way we think about one of the world's most consumed foods. Albala not only addresses the popular - but not necessarily savory - stereotypes of the bean, he also examines it from a cultural and historical perspective. We’ll find out what he has to say about beans, and what beans have to say about you.

Ken Albala's new book is called Beans: A History. He is professor of History at the University of the Pacific.

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Musician Laura Vecchione

By Liz Bulkley on Thursday, October 25, 2007.

Musician Laura Vecchione combines gospel and blues with classical music training for a unique sound that is part soulful and part country. She’s an emerging artist with a debut CD called “Deeper Waters,” and she’ll be opening this Saturday night at Tupelo Music Hall. Laura will preview that event with a conversation about her work and a live performance in the Front Porch studios.

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