Leslie Streeter

2 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Leslie Streeter

There is some controversy over whether the ceremonies that mark the end of elementary school, day care or eighth grade should be called graduations or promotions. Many firmly believe graduation is a serious honor that should only refer to the completion of more rigorous studies, like high school and college, while others are willing to make an exception for tiny cuties in caps and gowns singing “Barney” songs on stage while Dad records it for posterity.

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Leslie Streeter

The first line of Lit’s 1999 cautionary tale and certified banger “My Own Worst Enemy” goes: “Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk? I didn’t mean to call you that.” Considering the behavior the song’s protagonist describes — leaving their car in the front yard, entering the house through a window and passing out with a lit cigarette — I’m going to guess that no, my guy, the woman you’re singing to isn’t going to forget your drunken diatribe.

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Leslie Streeter

Earlier this year, I wrote about how dating in your 40s and 50s is so universally stupid that a lot of us are opting out — or at least out of the part where your phone app is constantly informing you of your limited options. One of the women I interviewed likened the selection of suitors at this age to rifling through leftovers at T.J. Maxx: Even if there’s something worthwhile in the racks, you have to work really hard to find it.

4 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Leslie Streeter

Leslie Gray StreeterPalm Beach PostClematis by Night, a popular weekly event in West Palm Beach, celebrates its 30th anniversary. The event started small in 1995 with minimal equipment and few attendees, but quickly grew into a major attraction. Over the years, Clematis by Night has hosted both local bands and famous musicians, and become a beloved community tradition. Organizers and attendees recall the event's humble beginnings and its evolution into a well-attended gathering.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Leslie Streeter

Editor's note: As West Palm Beach's still-popular celebrates the 30th anniversary of its debut — June 8, 1995 — we revisit the occasion of its 20th. Our 2015 story, by former staff writer Leslie Gray Streeter, offered recollections of the event's early days by key players. This is an edited version of the original story. What started 20 years ago as a nameless temporary event with a bare-bones staff and tiny stage has become a Thursday night tradition that draws massive crowds and national names.