By Jean Horne, for the Tribune-Review
In a community given up for dead, Bill Strickland believed that “music would get me out of the dark and into the light.” And if you need an introduction to this man, may I ask how long was your nap, Mr. Van Winkle?

Saturday night and the lights were burning brightly on the North Side when jazz legend Nancy Wilson gave the performance of her life at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. Like Bill Strickland’s bio, this black-tie was called Just Add Inspiration … and they did.

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