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Library Love WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUSAN ORLEAN ON OCTOBER 19. EDITED BY SHERRY THOMAS THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
Susan Orleans’ New York Times-bestseller, The Library Book, is essentially a love letter to the institutions she adores. Built on an investigation of a devastating fire at the Los Angeles Public Library in 1986, the New Yorker staff writer delivers a page-turner that tells a broader story of libraries while revealing how they remain an essential part of our nation’s heart, mind, and soul. Lucky for North Shore residents, Orlean will be appearing in-person at 2 p.m. on October 19 at Wilmette Junior High School, 620 Locust Road, in Wilmette. Sponsored by the Wilmette Public Library, the event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. A book signing will follow, with copies of The Library Book available for purchase courtesy of The Book Stall of Winnetka. Called a “national treasure” by The Washington Post, Orlean displays her masterful hand and brilliant talent for deep research throughout The Library Book. Partly true crime and partly a valentine to libraries and librarians, The Library Book serves as a powerful and exquisite tribute to books, storytelling, and humanity’s deep desire for connection. Continued on PG 10
SCREAM SCENE RAGDALE HOSTS ITS 4TH ANNUAL “RAGS TO WITCHES” FAMILY FESTIVAL NEXT WEEKEND. BY SHERRY THOMAS THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
All eyes will be on Ragdale next weekend, in more ways than one. Four years after unveiling its wildly popular “Rags to Witches” family festival, a new “scream raiser” event just for adults is being added for a Halloweeen-themed weekend of activities aimed to benefit programs for Lake Forest’s legendary artists’ residency. Held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 18, “The Eye Ball,” will give adults (who says Halloween is just for kids?) the chance to dress up in imaginative costumes, see and be seen with fellow denizens of the night, bid on one-of-a-kind art works, and indulge in curious potions and bites. Even more thrilling (and scary) is that daring participants will be the first to tour the haunted Barnhouse. In addition to the real spirits that surely linger there (a portion of which is said to be the oldest standing building in Lake Forest, after all) a crew of performers will be lurking in the shadows to evoke the ghosts of Ragdale past. Designed to be a preview for the 4th annual “Rags to Witches” festival on Sunday, October 20, the Halloween-inspired cocktail party builds on the event’s popularity and helps ensure that it remains affordable to local families throughout the Chicago area. “Proceeds from our Friday evening fundraiser will help to cover costs of the Sunday event as well as general operating expenses for Ragdale’s arts and education programs,” explains Jeff Meeuwsen, Ragdale’s Executive Director. “It also allows us to make the most of a very unique, creative event. ‘Rags to Witches’ is remarkable, with more than 40 artists participating and 22 activity areas—we wanted to expand access to more than one day, especially after dark.” One part preview, one part fundraiser (or “screamraiser,” as they are billing it), and one part artistic production, Meeuwsen says the kick-off event will be reimagined annually. “This offers the potential for new themes and entertainment each year,” he adds. “Last year it was called ‘After
Scenes from a recent “Rags to Witches” festival
Dark’ and guests were encouraged to wear costumes that were illuminated. Next year will be a new surprise…” Meeuwsen is also excited about the haunted Barnhouse attraction, open during both weekend events. “The second floor of the Barnhouse will be open for the first time and all of the rooms will be possessed by artists—inspired by the thousands of former residents who have worked and slept in those rooms for more than 100 years,” he says. “Each room will have a theme and a bit
of spectacle. We’ll preview the tour on Friday night and then open it to families on Sunday. It will be eerie and very visual, more than scary, but those that are very young or likely to run screaming might want to approach with caution.” Prizes will be awarded in several costume categories and Meeuwsen encourages participants to be as creative as possible. Think costume party, with all the grand gestures that come with it. While organizers may not have dreamed that Continued on PG 10
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