A NEW YEAR AND A DECADE OF PUBLISHING

We're at the end of an eventful year which has tested all of us. It's a great time to reflect on what really matters.

To make the point, in an exclusive interview, Julie Jonlich visits jazz great Ramsey Lewis and his wife, artist Jan Lewis. This super-talented couple talks about their exciting careers and what makes their lives together so special.

To put you in a holiday mood, consider the following: Brookfield Zoo is lighting up their wonderful park again this December with Holiday Magic and all kinds of activities to enjoy, including, of course, the animals themselves. If you love outdoor light displays, Morton Arboretum is another must-see.

For live, on-stage performance, take in legendary songwriter Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at Drury Lane Theater. Or, head to downtown Chicago and watch the Nutcracker performed by the Joffrey Ballet at the Lyric Opera House. On New Year’s Eve, you could also listen to the New Philharmonic concert at the McAnnich Arts Center at the College of DuPage.

If you just want to get away this holiday season and New York is your destination, we have seven iconic hotels to choose from, depending on the part of town you are interested in. For the Upper East Side, try the Carlyle. If you are heading to Midtown, you have St. Regis. For the Flatiron District, stay at the NoMad. For SoHo, there is The Mercer, in Greenwich Village try The Marlton, and for

Gramercy Park, look for the Gramercy Park Hotel. And, in Tribeca, you can stay at the Greenwich Hotel.

Since it is a season of giving, consider supporting worthy non-profits.

Our annual review gives you a good idea of how 16 organizations have helped those who need help. They are doing their part. This is a good time to do yours.

Changing things up a bit, we share a story of how an early Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home will be preserved in Hinsdale.

Remember to visit www. HinsdaleMag.com to reflect on 2021 with all the digital editions on-line. There you can comment and share the stories and suggest what you would like Hinsdale Magazine to cover in 2022. Thank you for making our first decade of publishing a success.

Happy Holidays!

Scott Jonlich Founder & Publisher sjonlich@hinsdalemag.com