Yvonne Boose
Arts and Culture ReporterYvonne covers artistic, cultural, and spiritual expressions in the COVID-19 era. This could include how members of community cultural groups are finding creative and innovative ways to enrich their personal lives through these expressions individually and within the context of their larger communities. Boose is a recent graduate of the Illinois Media School and returns to journalism after a career in the corporate world.
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Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems written by northern Illinois poets. This week’s poet is Susan Zeiser. -
This month's featured poet is Jenna Goldsmith. -
Two Rockford poets will use their craft to help shape the city’s literary scene. -
In the world of classical music, male orchestra conductors significantly outnumber female conductors. But one Northern Illinois University music professor isn’t letting that get in her way. She shares her story of perseverance despite personal and professional challenges. -
Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours features poems by northern Illinois poets and a few from other states. Today’s featured poet is Susan Goldberg. -
A Dixon theater has been under construction for about two years but now things are winding down. There are just a few more restorations before their 2026 grand reopening. -
This episode features dancer, choreographer and educator Alexandra Beller. -
Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's segment features Terry Slaney. -
Having someone else wash your hair can be a relaxing experience. One Rockford creative is digging deeper than her customers’ roots. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose visits the loctician’s salon to check out the vibe. -
This year’s government elimination of some art grant programs impacted many art organizations, including the Rockford Area Arts Council. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose follows up with the executive director of the council, Mary McNamara Bernsten, to see how the city’s art sector is doing after some of these changes.
