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Ron Onesti
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Ron Onesti: My 'Bronx Tale'Nov 8, 2019 6:00 AM - Chazz Palminteri appears live at the Arcada Theatre this Sunday at 3 p.m. performing his one-man-play that started it all, "A Bronx Tale." His 1993 motion picture of the same name became my all-time favorite film as it touched me in such a familiar, "old-school" way.
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Ron Onesti: Where would country music be … without Chicago?
Oct 25, 2019 6:00 AM - So I am in Nashville attending some talent buyer meetings and decided to enjoy the beautiful day with a walk around the downtown entertainment district. I proceeded down 4th Street and happened upon the Holy Grail of country music, the Ryman Auditorium. -
Ron Onesti: What's MY favorite show?
Oct 24, 2019 11:24 AM - What's MY favorite show? Man, this is probably the most common question asked of me. And the most difficult for me to answer. Although "my music" is classic rock of the '70s, I am truly one of those people who say, "I like ALL music!" -
Ron Onesti: A century-plus of Sinatra
Oct 4, 2019 6:00 AM - Ron Onesti: A century-plus of Sinatra -
Ron Onesti: Keep on lovin' your heroes … in person!
Sep 27, 2019 6:00 AM - The recent passing of Eddie Money hit me very hard. It's a harsh reality that we are losing the "masters of music" we grew up with, almost on a daily basis. I know, of course, generations before me had to endure this terrible phenomenon, but it is still devastating. -
Ron Onesti: The Last Waltz … of The Beatles
Sep 20, 2019 6:00 AM - How do you separate fact from fiction about a group that has arguably become the world's biggest band, The Beatles? I've told this story before, but it bears repeating as one of the most underrated moments in rock 'n' roll history. -
Ron Onesti: The unsung heroes behind the music
Sep 6, 2019 6:00 AM - I am lucky to have a grand group of dedicated and passionate people who love what they do and believe in the scope and direction of my company. But a true "unsung hero" of the Onesti Entertainment Corp., and the "Man Behind the Curtain," has always been my brother, Rich. -
Ron Onesti: Frankie Avalon and the 'Good Guys' who win
Aug 30, 2019 6:00 AM - Last week, we hosted Frankie Avalon at The Arcada. He is truly one of my favorite performers, and has become not only a good friend, but also a sort of mentor to me. We have had many conversations about business diversification and other entrepreneurial issues. -
Ron Onesti: Making 'em laugh at The Arcada
Aug 23, 2019 6:00 AM - We have had so many special nights of comedy at The Arcada. I really can't say which was my favorite, because they ALL were special! Let's start with a true legend, Don Rickles. -
Ron Onesti: A 'Righteous' evening
Aug 2, 2019 6:00 AM - Bill Medley, a founding member of the legendary "Blue-Eyed Soul" group The Righteous Brothers, appeared last week at the Arcada Theatre. It was a "righteous" show with all the excitement of those in the group's heyday.
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