In summer 2017 Bonni helped organize a series of public discussions about blues, arts and culture for neighborhood development and tourism. Guest speakers have included Dr. Janice Monti, professor at Dominican who has led blues tours and symposia; State Reps. LaShawn K Ford and Camille Lilly; community and nonprofit guru Valerie Leonard; and bluesman Larry Taylor. Hosted by Crystal Dyer at Gone Again Travel and Tours.   Bonni and Larry also appeared on Valerie Leonard's "Nonprofit U" podcast . of June 19, 2017: Read about the continuing efforts on blues for community economic development in Bonni's West Side Blues blog