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THE ARTS ISSUE The music, artistry, and style of suburban creatives

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BEHIND THE SHOOT We owe a debt of gratitude to several people for their generous contributions of instruments, supplies, and locations for this month’s cover shoot: Bryan Lynch, Tami Kidd-Brown, Kenneth Hannah, Jonathan Rippe, and others at North Central College collaborated to give us multiple spaces during one of the busiest times of the school year. Ellman’s Music lent us a cello and cornet during its busiest rental season. And local artist Angela Graefenhain took a half-finished commission off her easel to lend it to us for our beautiful cover shot.

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ART IS LIFE

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y parents offered me a broad spectrum of activities as a child—everything from coding classes to dance lessons—but I was always drawn to arts and crafts. 4-H was a popular activity when we lived in central Illinois, and I remember loving the quiet pursuits of cooking and macramé. When we moved to Naperville, I found the junior high sports teams here to be hyper competitive, and I retreated to my “safe” worlds of music and art.

Like most high school students, I didn’t really know what I wanted to “be” when I grew up, but I at least knew what I wanted to spend time doing.

I took every art class that Naperville North offered, so naturally I applied to college programs. But after studying fine arts for a year, life took me in another direction: writing.

Although I had never been on the yearbook team or school newspaper, I found myself excited about research and term papers in gen ed classes like psychology and French.

Once I shifted to communications, a broad range of career options opened up—but an arts background still proves to be a valuable asset to this day. The technical aspects of color, balance, and drawing techniques I learned back then are very relevant to everyday life now. Whether I’m replacing furniture, decorating for fall, or buying plants and flowers for the yard, the creative world is still very much a part of my life.

Of course, my position as content editor of the magazine requires a strong collaboration with our art director to produce intriguing pages—both for how they look and how they read.

These pages are filled with local musicians, artists, and events to help you enjoy the local arts scene. We hope you find our arts issue to be as beautiful and creative as the people we covered.

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On his commute from Naperville, Krashesky will often spot himself— alongside his 10 p.m. colleagues, Cheryl Burton, Mark Giangreco, and Cheryl Scott—on a digital billboard beaming an ad for ABC 7 Eyewitness News and cringe. “I don’t think you ever get used to that,” he says. “I don’t, anyway.” On occasion he’s hopped into the back of a cab, only to catch his own image on a screen playing ABC-7’s “taxi-cast,” a separate newscast taped daily and fed into vehicles around the city. When it’s noted that visitors to the station’s second-floor offices are greeted by a poster with his smiling face by the elevators, Krashesky deadpans, “Frightening, isn’t it?”

For her final trick, the makeup artist fires up a silver airbrush and sprays on a layer of skin-toned liquid, concealing Krashesky’s freckles, age spots, and all other remaining blemishes. Then he rises from the chair, grabs a brush, and gives his golden-brown hair a couple of quick backward swipes for a freshly windblown look. He buttons his coat and pauses for a moment to consider his professional image in the mirror.

He looks, at last, every bit the handsome, authoritative figure hundreds of thousands of viewers in Chicago and beyond invite into their homes five days a week to dispense truth. He looks, as Krashesky himself might say, doggone perfect.

INFLUENCERS, EVENTS AND ISSUES ON OUR WEST SUBURBAN RADAR

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By Christie Willhite

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overs of jazz or Latin pop would drive hours to enjoy a concert by Branford Marsalis or Herb Alpert, but if they head into Chicago in October, they’ll miss both shows.

Theater patrons, too, would miss seeing The Color Purple if they drove to the Loop.

These big names and big shows are, however, playing locally on DuPage stages this month—which is just the beginning of the vibrant west suburban arts season, says Arts DuPage director Debbie Venezia. The alliance, organized under the philanthropic DuPage Foundation, aims to help people discover arts opportunities close to home.

“We discovered there are many, many arts organizations and no one really knew about them,” she says. “You don’t have to drive very far for a really amazing experience.”

Throughout October—the second annual Arts DuPage Month—the alliance and its hundreds of member artists, organizations, and venues are collaborating to shine a spotlight on the DuPage scene by offering discounts and other perks to fans who book tickets and make plans through artsdupage.org.

As people look for savings on tickets, they’re likely to find other Arts DuPage Month perks that capture their imagination—such as taking a photo with the cast of Wheaton Drama’s production of The Addams Family, creating glow art from a wheelchair, or talking to a playwright after seeing a performance.

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Lakeside Pavilion in Glen Ellyn

“It’s really an opportunity to get close to the people who are creating in our community,” Venezia says. “I encourage everyone just to try one thing you haven’t done before.”

The Arts DuPage website offers a searchable calendar of concerts, performing and visual arts, lectures, museum events, and more, allowing visitors to plan an outing that fits their taste and schedule.

“There are people who don’t think they like the arts, but … listening to a concert in the park, or eating at a restaurant where a jazz band is playing,”

Venezia says. “You may not realize it, but you’re participating in art.”

Arts DuPage also fosters partnerships among artists and venues. When Cleve Carney Gallery hosts Frida Kahlo 2020 next June, the works on loan from the Olmedo Museum in Mexico City will be supplemented with items from the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.

Ultimately, Arts DuPage aims to strengthen the local arts community, she says, making the area a destination for arts-minded tourists and attracting creative people to live and work here.

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Discounts and other incentives to explore the local arts scene are offered throughout the year. For details and deals, visit artsdupage.org.

The Color Purple THE SHOW

Thursdays to Sundays through November 3 at Drury Lane Theatre (100 Drury Ln., Oakbrook Terrace) THE DEAL $20 off all tickets in October, regularly $55 to $70

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p.m. on Saturday, October 12, at MacAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn) THE DEAL Halfprice tickets, regularly $59–$75 [See p. 84 for our interview]

8 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall (171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville) THE DEAL 10 percent discount on tickets, regularly $50–$60

3 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, at MacAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn) THE DEAL Halfprice off a pair of tickets, regularly $65–$70 each

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By Ruta Sepetys (Philomel Books) Madrid, 1957. Daniel, Ana, Rafael, and Puri together provide alternating lenses for viewing Spain during one of its most repressive periods. Their lives run parallel and intersect as each tries to answer questions about truth within a regime that crushes any opposition and murders dissidents in this novel about the postwar struggles of Spain.

By Jami Attenberg (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) With their patriarch on his deathbed, the family of Victor Tuchman gathers to say their goodbyes and figure out why he was the way he was. An exploration of what it means to be caught in the web of a toxic man; it shows how those webs can tangle a family for generations, and what it takes to break free.

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By Jeannie Gaffigan (Grand Central Publishing) The writer, director, producer, and wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan writes with humor and heart about the pear-sized brain tumor she had removed and the toll it took on her family. Gaffigan shares the challenging conversations she had with her children and how she learned to be more present in life.

By Paul Freedman (Liveright) In recent decades, hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza have been thought to define the nation’s palate. Not so, says food historian Paul Freedman, who demonstrates that there is an exuberant and diverse, if not always coherent, American cuisine that reflects the history of the nation itself.

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DISCOVER

AURORA Mayor Richard Irvin shares his love for the state’s second-largest city

By Lisa Arnett

Light it up Aurora was one of the country’s first cities to install an electric street light system in 1881, hence its nickname: the City of Lights.

Asian infusion Developer Eddie Ni is turning the former Yorkshire Plaza strip mall into TG Pacifica Square (pacificasquare.com), an Asian-inspired shopping center with restaurants, shopping, and more.

Ebb and flow Aurora’s land along the Fox River is the longest riverfront in the state of Illinois.

Dream town Aurora was named No. 1 in SmartAsset.com’s “Best City for Living the American Dream” in May 2019.

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hen Richard C. Irvin speaks about Aurora, he does so with reverence and pride that is inspired by his deep roots in the community. “It’s a beautiful city, vibrant with a multicultural mix of people … and [they] all add a little portion of their culture that makes us unique.”

Irvin grew up living with his mother and brother in low-incoming housing on Aurora’s east side. “I was the first in my family to graduate from high school,” he says. After joining the army, Irvin was deployed to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. “I told myself that if I did not die,” says Irvin, “I would spend my time in public service to right wrongs.” With the help of military tuition assistance, he studied at Robert Morris College and received his law degree from NIU. Irvin went on to work for the Kane and Cook County state’s attorneys’ offices, then opened a law practice in Aurora. He served as an Aurora alderman at-large from 2007 until he became mayor in 2017.

The Fox River, which runs through Aurora’s downtown district, is one of Irvin’s favorite features. “Years ago, as an industrial city, we would use the river to carry our pollutants,” he says.

“Now … we have this beautiful waterfront property to take advantage of.”

Read on for a few of Irvin’s favorites near the riverfront and beyond.

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1. RiverEdge Park

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“This is an outdoor music facility that holds about 8,500 people,” Irvin says. As of press time, Dionne Warwick had just performed before the close of the 2019 season. “We’ve had everything from Willie Nelson and Earth, Wind & Fire to Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo.”

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2. Two Brothers Roundhouse

“The Roundhouse is not just a restaurant, it’s also an institution,” Irvin says. “You can’t come to Aurora without visiting the Roundhouse and recognizing the history that goes along with it.” The limestone structure was built in 1856 to store and service railroad trains. Today, it houses Two Brothers’ myriad operations, which include a brewery, distillery, coffee roastery, and restaurant, plus a banquet space for weddings and other events. On warm-weather days the spacious beer garden can’t be beat.

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3. Paramount Theatre

“It is the second-most subscribed theater in the United States of America,” Irvin says. “Our Broadway series alone attracts 400,000 people to our downtown to see shows every single year.” Catch Newsies as it finishes its run (through October 20) before Beauty and the Beast goes up November 13 and continues through January 19.

23 E. Galena Blvd., 630.896.6666, paramountaurora.com

4. Charlie’s Silver Spoon Creamery Just opened in August in the former Aurora Silver Plate Manufacturing Building, this family-owned treats shop serves its own small-batch flavors that range from classic (vanilla bean and butter pecan) to funky (goat cheese and fig).

“It’s some of the best ice cream you have ever tasted … in a building that’s well over 100 years old,” Irvin says. “It feels like you’ve walked into a 1940s or ’50s ice cream shop.”

6 E. Downer Pl., 630.340.4074, charliescreamery.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

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ooking for some autumnal family fun? Visit Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms (2855 Hart Rd., 630.966.7775) through October 27 and wander the corn maze, snack on cider doughnuts, sip craft beer and search the 40-acre pumpkin farm for the perfect jack-o’-lantern specimen. Pumpkin Weekends at Blackberry Farm (100 S. Barnes Rd., 630.892.1550), hosted throughout the month of October, feature a pumpkin bounce house (October 5), trickor-treating (October 19) and the

world’s tallest scarecrow (October 27), among other attractions.

First Fridays is a monthly series that draws locals to enjoy art displays, music, and shopping around downtown Aurora. The November 1 event has a Day of the Dead theme, with food, dancing, and traditional Mexican altars. The December 8 event features the second annual Cocoa Crawl, where you can purchase a $5 mug and refill it at designated businesses around downtown (auroradowntown.org).

5. Phillips Park

“This is our flagship park in the city of Aurora,” Irvin says. It features a lake and boat dock, zoo, dog park, pool, sports fields, playgrounds, and an 18-hole golf course, plus the bloom-laden Sunken Garden—a popular spot for wedding and prom photos.

1000 Ray Moses Dr., 630.256.3860

I think one of the highlights of Aurora is what we have to offer in the way of entertainment and the arts.”

—Mayor Richard C. Irvin

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EXPERT ADVICE

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC A local musician teaches us how to listen to jazz

By Mark Loehrke

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oug Beach calls jazz “America’s gift to the arts,” but the veteran trumpeter and director of jazz studies for the acclaimed program at Elmhurst College knows that most Americans don’t necessarily appreciate that fact. Unfairly saddled with labels like “complicated” or “challenging,” and deprived of the mainstream attention afforded more popular musical genres, jazz often struggles to connect with new listeners. But Beach says learning to really hear what’s going on in a jazz tune is to discover a brilliant new musical world.

UNDERSTAND THE ELEMENTS All music consists of three elements, and Beach says getting familiar with them can help unlock the beauty of a jazz song. Melody is the tune or the theme, and is likely the most prominent sound one hears. Harmony supports the melody and consists of multiple notes happening at the same time, often supplied by the piano or guitar. Finally, rhythm determines space and time by defining the duration of each note—drums are a good listen here, since everything a drummer does is rhythmic.

IDENTIFY THE INSTRUMENTS Instruments are from families, including the brass (trumpet, trombone, tuba, etc.), the woodwinds (saxophone, clarinet, etc.), and the rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums). “As you listen to a recording, try to focus in on each instrument and listen to the role it plays in the music,” Beach advises.

FOLLOW THE IMPROV While most jazz players love the freedom to create spontaneously in the moment, improv can be one of the most challenging and confusing parts of the music to a nonmusician. Beach says a good way to better understand improvisation is to start with an album that is more approachable, such as the Miles Davis classic Kind of Blue (below, left). To put these listening tips to the test, try one of Beach’s five favorite jazz recordings:

Miles Davis KIND OF BLUE “This is arguably most famous album in the history of jazz.

Recorded in 1959, it is a doorway to jazz history, featuring not only Miles, but also John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, and others.”

Shirley Horn HERE’S TO LIFE “There has to be a vocalist on this list, and this is the perfect choice.

This recording features great songs, with arrangements and orchestrations by the incomparable Johnny Mandel.”

Count Basie and his Orchestra ATOMIC BASIE “Essential Basie.

No big band swings like Basie, and this recording was made by a band that consisted of some of his greatest players performing many legendary arrangements.”

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Louis Armstrong THE HOT FIVES & HOT SEVENS VOLUME III “Louis was the first great genius of jazz, and his Hot Five and Hot Seven groups created some of the greatest music in the genre’s early years.”

Duke Ellington THE BLANTON -WEBSTER BAND (3-CD set) “This recording, from one of America’s greatest composerarrangers, features one of his greatest bands playing some of his most important works.”

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Starting with Block A, perform each exercise superset (e.g., 6–8 rows and 6–8 squat thrusts), starting every minute on the minute for 6 minutes (each block will be performed 6 times, then you move to the next block). Complete each rep range and then rest until the next minute begins, and repeat. When all four exercise blocks are completed, cool down with 45 seconds of hip flexor and shin box stretches on each side.

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BLOCK A (6 MINUTES) TABLE TOP ROW

Arrange TRX straps high and move into a tabletop position under the straps.

Keeping knees bent at 90 degrees, hold body parallel to floor. Pull elbows to side, pinching shoulder blades together, pulling chest toward the ceiling.

Do 6–8 reps.

SQUAT THRUST

Using dumbbells held at shoulder height, squat down by sitting back into an imaginary chair. As you return to standing position, drive dumbbells toward the ceiling, then return them to shoulders as you squat for the next repetition. Do 6–8 reps.

BLOCK B (6 MINUTES) TRX PULL-UPS

Sit under TRX straps in a crisscross position, with arms fully extended. Pull chest vertically up and between your hands, while pulling elbows to your side.

Do 6–8 reps. Tip: Use your feet as much as you need to, your back and arms as much as you can.

MB SLAMS

Push a medicine ball over your head, while fully extending body toward the ceiling. Forcefully drive the ball into the ground. Pick the ball up off the floor and repeat. Do 6–8 reps.

Tip: Pick a medicine ball that is challenging, but not impossible, to lift overhead.

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OPEN INVITATION Batavia’s Water Street Studios celebrates 10 years of making art accessible to all

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atavia’s not-so-hidden gem, Water Street Studios (waterstreetstudios.org), is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The nonprofit art center has fueled the careers of thousands of artists—as well as entertained and educated hundreds of thousands of people throughout the Chicago area—for over a decade through its art classes, exhibitions, artist studios, special events, and outreach to the greater Fox Valley region.

Water Street Studios began as a partnership between the City of Batavia and a group of artists who wanted to create an art center in the heart of downtown.

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16,000-square-foot warehouse into a collaborative space featuring 25 art studios and two galleries where artists could create, exhibit, and sell their work.

Water Street isn’t just a place for professional artists, however—it’s also a place where novices can try new skills and the public can enjoy unique experiences. The studio serves over 2,000 students through its educational programs and attracts over 10,000 visitors annually.

Executive director Danielle Hollis emphasizes that Water Street exists for the entire community.

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experience them, maybe even for the first time,” she explains. During public hours, people are invited to explore the space and view the ever-changing galleries. “The arts can be incredibly intimidating but we strongly believe in inclusion. Our goal is to create a space where everyone feels welcome when they come in, even if they have no interest in art,” she continues. “We encourage visitors to experience the gallery for themselves, rather than telling them how to experience it. It’s a refreshing quality that attracts a lot of people to Water Street. And, we do that without ever sacrificing the quality of the work.

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At the forefront, Hollis believes the arts should be a tool for growth, not just a luxury or means to an end. “We view the arts as a tool for professional, personal, academic, and economic growth, and use our venue and artistic connections to elevate others,” she explains. The studio’s Activate the Alley project is a perfect example. In honor of

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the 10-year celebration, Hollis paired 10 nonprofits with 10 local artists to create murals illustrating their service to the community. Replications of the murals are displayed in the alley leading up to Water Street Studios. “We believe in using what we are good at to help others and increase awareness,” she states.

Hollis’ favorite part of her job is being able to turn ideas into reality. “I like finding something we can do that not only supports us, but the people and community around us. I love those ‘ahha moments’ where everything clicks and everybody benefits.”

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Student volunteers from East Aurora High School Junior ROTC helped with event setup and greeted guests in the garden with appetizers. Attendees toured the garden while sampling locally crafted beverages and appetizers, and were the first to taste fresh deviled eggs produced by hens from Aurora’s Urban Farm Chicken Coop pilot program. East High Culinary Arts students assisted chefs Mike Bomberger and Matt Schmuck from Livia Italian Eatery with preparations in the kitchen and serving. Live music was provided

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oaves & Fishes Community Services celebrated 35 years of fighting hunger at its annual Night to End Hunger fundraiser on September 6. Over 225 guests enjoyed dinner, cocktails, and live entertainment at Elements at Water Street in downtown Naperville. Guests celebrated the incredible growth and inspiring moments in the nonprofit’s history. More than $335,000 was raised to support those in our community who are seeking relief from hunger and poverty.

ABC-7 Eyewitness News Sports Team weekend anchor and reporter Dionne Miller served as the evening’s emcee.

“We are honored and grateful to have received our community’s tremendous support for 35 years,” says CEO Mike Havala. “Every single day Loaves & Fishes is committed to providing healthy food and impactful programs to help struggling families become more self-sufficient.”

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STATEMENT PIECES This local artist helps other express themselves through jewelry

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aperville resident Deb Collander wanted to wear the pearl choker and earrings she inherited from the mother, but the style of the pieces just didn’t speak to her. After years of not wearing the jewelry, she took them to Sophia 40 OCTOBER 2019 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM

Forero Design (sophiaforero.com), a Naperville-based jewelry studio.

Forero used the pearls and incorporated other stones and materials to create a new suite of earrings, plus a necklace, ring, and bracelet that were more in Collander’s style.

“It’s beautiful, and I feel beautiful wearing it,” says Collander, who appreciates how Forero incorporates unique items—recycled from old jewelry or found during her travels to such far-flung places as a Paris flea market or a Native American art show in the Southwest—into her jewelry designs.

Forero (below), who grew up in Naperville, didn’t always plan on becoming a jewelry designer. She majored in political science in college and got a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago. She made her first necklace in graduate school and her interest in jewelry making grew when she received a book from a friend that delved into the meanings of jewelry and adornment.

“Jewelry is a language,” she says. “It’s a symbol saying who we are, without saying anything at all.”

While serving in Hungary in the Peace Corps she began collecting Czech glass, amber, and other beads.

“I had jars of beads and I started making pieces for people,” says Forero, whose expertise as a designer grew over the years.

“My line has evolved and I’m using many more gemstones with other unusual elements,” she says.

Her Wanderlust collection (“Because not all who wander are lost”), for instance, incorporates micromosaics from Italy, sterling silver feathers from Navajo and Zuni cultures, and Murano glass combined with a variety of other stones and gems, including malachite, turquoise, peridot, and pearls.

“I’m never not looking for materials,” Forero says. “I find materials in the darnedest places.”

Whether incorporating a pocket watch, an antique coin, or religious medal into her collections, all of her creations tell a story.

“My pieces sell best when there is an understanding of who I am, what the stories are behind the pieces, and the love that goes into them,” she says.

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SHOP “The elements in jewelry are just amazing,” adds Collander. “The way she adds antique pieces from her travels is unique. Most of her pieces are one of a kind.”

One of Forero’s specialties is creating mosaics with colorful beads that may also feature diamonds or other precious stones that she forms into rings, pendants, or earrings.

Earlier in her career, Forero won a contest hosted by Marshall Field’s to select a designer whose pieces would be featured in its stores.

“That was a time when department stores cultivated new artists. They’d take new artists under their wings and help them develop their brand,” she says of her early years.

Today, the vast majority of Forero’s sales are direct to customers via her website, or from her studio where she enjoys working with customers, like Collander, to create custom pieces.

“We kind of work together to make the pieces,” explains Collander. “She made the jewelry for each of my son’s weddings.” She wore jewelry featuring amber and smoky topaz for one son’s wedding, black stones for another son’s wedding, and rubies and other pink and purple stones for her third son’s wedding.

Forero has a loyal following of customers, whom she has dubbed “Sophanistas.” Purchasing a piece of jewelry isn’t necessary to become part of the group.

“Anyone can be a Sophanista. They just have to ascribe to the idea of feeling beautiful,” Forero says.

The pieces that Collander had made from her mother’s pearl jewelry continue to give her joy. She knew it was time to recycle them when the necklace broke while Collander was visiting Forero to decide what could be remade from the jewelry.

“That was my mother telling me, ‘It’s time you did something with this jewelry,’ ” says Collander, with a laugh.

Just as Collander loves the jewelry made from her mother’s pieces, Forero loves seeing other customers fall in love with the jewelry and how they feel when wearing it.

“If my jewelry can make you feel confident or beautiful, then my work is done,” Forero says.

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The kitchen and family room were combined into one large, open space during construction. The low-profile Louise sectional ($6,274, Walter E. Smithe) was chosen for the family room so the home’s original windows wouldn’t be blocked. “The cool blue fabric on the sectional was the beginning of the palette,” says Lamiot. Despite the Bonniwells’ three daughters—12, 8, and 5—they don’t worry about spills since the upholstery is coated with fabric protection. “It does work,” adds Jennifer.

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HISTORIC LAUNCH Two Hound Red is now brewing in Glen Ellyn’s Schmid Pharmacy building

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brewer, a businessman, a craftsman, and a restaurateur walk into a bar … and decide they want to open their own.

Though that might be a slightly romanticized version of the origin story of Two Hound Red (486 Pennsylvania Ave., 630.547.2912, 2houndred.com), it does reveal the varied backgrounds of the ownership team behind Glen Ellyn’s newest microbrewery and restaurant.

Respectively, there’s Kenny Gammon, who’s worked at Colorado’s Grand Lake Brewing and hometown favorite Two Brothers; engineer-turned-sales director John Lindstrom; cabinet and furniture maker Bruce Kesler; and Jon With, owner of Batavia bar and eatery Gammon Coach House.

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They took on the ambitious project of renovating the village’s historic Schmid Pharmacy by removing the original tin ceilings (which are reused in part to decorate the brewery’s barrel room) to expose the Glen Ellyn building’s stunning arched wooden roof.

The original walls of cinder block layered with red brick provide a contrast against walnut-hued wainscoting and an airy facade thanks to windows that open up to the street.

“It took way longer than we wanted to, and we spent a lot more than we thought we would, but we are twice as happy as we ever thought we could be,” Kesler says. “Everything in its time, just like our beers that are going to be aging in the barrels here.”

TRUE BREWS Two Hound Red is brewing beers that are classic in style. Sky Rocket, a single-hopped pale ale, was the brewery’s first creation, made with hops from Van Timmeren Hop Farm in Belding, Michigan. Ambers Back in Town is an American amber ale with a roasty caramel flavor. Fans of deep, dark brews won’t want to miss the Stoaty-Oaty-Licious oatmeal stout. It’s delicious on its own, as well as in the cleverly named Beeramisu, a seriously tasty twist on the classic Italian tiramisu made with stout-soaked ladyfingers.

It seemed like sacrilege to stray from beer on the first visit, but I’ll be back to try glasses from the tempting wine list, as well as funky cocktails such

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as the tequila-based Vote for Pedro, which is made with blood orange foam and a black sea salt rim (and made me chuckle with its reference to the movie Napoleon Dynamite).

FIRED UP It’s true that all sorts of food matches well with beer, but I found myself drawn to the traditional bar trinity: pizza, beer and deep-fried things. In the latter category, I preferred the cheese curds—with their crispy, airy batter and spicy ranch-and-ale mustard for dipping—over the fried green tomatoes, which had a mealy crust that crumbled away upon contact.

The wood-fired pizza is smaller and thicker than your traditional Neapolitan. I hope they’ll finesse the margherita, which was missing its fresh basil and featured too-thick slabs of buffalo Brownie

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mozzarella. The burger, however, was absolutely killer, with its perfectly cooked patty, melted smoked cheddar, stack of red onion, tangy ale aioli, and spicy house pickles. After getting a taste of the house-smoked pulled pork atop the rich and saucy mac ’n’ cheese, I’ve put the pulled pork sandwich on my to-eat list.

Though the server and bartender weren’t especially well versed in the food or the beer during my visits about two weeks after Two Hound Red’s debut, I expect they’ll be experts by the time the grand opening rolls around this fall. With plenty of cool features in the works—from a back patio to rooftop planters for growing ingredients—this new addition to the west burbs is definitely one to watch.

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RECIPE

WHITE BEAN CHILI Yield: 4 servings ½ pound cooked pork chop, diced 3 strips bacon, diced 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted 1½ cups yellow onions, finely diced ½ cup poblano pepper, finely diced 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped 1 tablespoon cumin powder 7 ounce can Hatch green chiles, medium heat, diced 54 OCTOBER 2019 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM

10 ounce can cannellini beans 2 cups chicken stock ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper

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In a heavy-bottom pot, over medium heat, melt the butter and add the bacon. Cook the bacon until it begins to brown.

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Add onions, peppers, garlic, cumin, and salt. Cook until tender.

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Stir in beans, chiles, oregano, chicken stock, and diced pork chop. Bring to a low simmer and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes, until it thickens.

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Garnish with cheese, tortilla strips, red onions, cilantro. Serve with flour tortillas and lime wedges.

Recipe courtesy Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Master Development Chef Rick Moonen

PHOTO COURTESY PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE

Decades ago, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille founder Chris Perry created a seven-finger-high carmelized pork chop entrée that would create leftovers for most. Perry’s (5 Oakbrook Court) is now creating new recipes to repurpose surplus chops, including this fall off-menu chili special.

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roove in to the weekend with a rock ’n’ roll-themed brunch at Old Town Pour House (oldtownpourhouse .com). Known for its massive beer selection of over 90 drafts, the restaurant pays homage to rock ’n’ roll’s attitude of self-expression and fun with expanded brunch offerings and themed music every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Naperville and Oak Brook locations. “Guests have really been enjoying their time with us at Old Town Pour House on the weekends to watch the local games and partake in a fun, new way,” says Naperville general manager Crystal Austra.

The new brunch menu includes dishes such as Chak Shuka Khan with spicy tomato sauce, sunnyside-up eggs, goat cheese, and a toasted garlic baguette; Johnny Hash with braised short rib, bell pepper, onion, potato, jalapeño salsa verde, and sunny-side-up eggs; The Clash Smash (above) with smashed avocado on toasted challah with roasted corn, pickled red onion, shaved radish, and sliced hard-boiled egg; and Dock of the Beignets, French doughnuts served with chocolate hazelnut sauce and mixed berry jam for dipping.

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BLACKBERRY MARKET $ 401 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn 36 S. LaGrange Rd., La Grange

EGG HARBOR CAFÉ $ 175 West Jackson Avenue, Naperville 630.548.1196, eggharborcafe.com

BLACK ROCK BAR & GRILL $$$ 2740 West 75th Street, Naperville 630.445.8648, blackrockrestaurants.com

EGGS INC. CAFÉ $ 220 South Washington Street, Naperville 630.171.5555, eggsincorporated.com

THE BURGER SOCIAL $$ 108 North Hale Street, Wheaton 630.480.0458, theburgersocial.com

ELMHURST BREWING COMPANY $$ 171 North Addison Street, Elmhurst 630.834.2739, elmhurstbrewing.com

CADENCE KITCHEN $$$ 5101 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove 630.422.7631, cadencekitchen.co

EMMETT’S BREWING CO. $$ 5200 Main Street, Downers Grove 630.434.8500, emmettsbrewingco.com

THE CAPITAL GRILLE $$$$ 87 Yorktown Center, Lombard 630.627.9800, thecapitalgrille.com

EMPIRE BURGERS & BREW $$ 48 West Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.355.9000, empireburgerbar.com

CARNIVORE & THE QUEEN $$$ 2241 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove 630.541.9951, carnivoreandthequeen.com CATCH 35 $$$ 35 South Washington Street, Naperville 630.717.3500, catch35.com CHINN’S 34TH STREET FISHERY $$$ 3011 West Ogden Avenue, Lisle 630.637.1777, chinnsfishery.com CITYGATE GRILLE $$$ 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville 630.718.1010, citygategrille.com CLUB ARCADA $$ 105 East Main Street, St. Charles 630.962.7000, clubarcada.com COLONIAL CAFE $ 1101 South Washington Street, Naperville 1961 West Galena Road, Aurora 1625 East Main Street, St. Charles 552 Randall Road, St. Charles colonialcafe.com

FLAGSHIP ON THE FOX $$ 100 South Riverside Avenue, St. Charles 630.549.7672, flagshiponthefox.com FOXFIRE $$$ 17 West State Street, Geneva 630.232.1369, foxfiregeneva.com GRAND DUKE’S RESTAURANT $$ 980 West 75th Street, Downers Grove, 708.594.5622, granddukesrestaurant.com GRANITE CITY FOOD & BREWERY $$ 1828 Abriter Court, Naperville 630.544.3700, gcfb.net HAMPTON SOCIAL $$$ 705 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge 630.219.0009, thehamptonsocial.com HARRY & EDDIE’S $$ 29 East First Street, Hinsdale 630.590.9047, harryandeddies.com

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANT $$$ 1740 Freedom Drive, Naperville 630.245.8000, chwinery.com

HOPVINE BREWING COMPANY $$ 4030 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora 630.229.6030, hopvinebrewingcompany.com

CRAFT URBAN $$$ 211 James Street, Geneva 331.248.8161, crafturban.com

HOLY MACKEREL! $$$ 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard 630.953.3444, harrycarays.com

DRAFT PICKS $$ 523 Fairway Drive, Naperville 630.904.1111, draftpicksnaperville.com

HUGO’S FROG BAR & FISH HOUSE $$$ 55 South Main Street, Naperville 630.548.3764, hugosfrogbar.com

EDDIE MERLOT’S $$$$ 28254 Diehl Road, Warrenville 630.393.1900, eddiemerlots.com

IKE AND OAK BREWING CO. $$ 6315 Main Street, Woodridge 331.998.2907, ideandoakbrewing.com

IVY OF WHEATON $$ 120 North Hale Street, Wheaton 630.665.2489, ivyofwheaton.com JACKSON AVENUE PUB $$ 7 West Jackson Avenue, Naperville 630.904.9400, jacksonavepub.com CANADIAN BRASS DECEMBER 14

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MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE $$$$ 1751 Freedom Drive, Naperville 630.577.1372, mortons.com MOVEABLE FEAST + COMPANY $$ 112 North Hale Street, Wheaton 630.868.3777, moveablefeastandco.com THE NEST BAR & GRILL $$$ 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook 630.771.9400, bolingbrookgolfclub.com OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE $$ 1703 Freedom Drive, Naperville 630.448.6020, oldtownpourhouse.com PAISANS PIZZERIA $$ 2901 Ogden Avenue, Lisle 630.922.4100, paisanspizza.com PARKERS’ RESTAURANT & BAR $$$ 1000 31st Street, Downers Grove 630.960.5700, parkersamerican.com NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM / OCTOBER 2019 59

PEANUTS BAR AND GRILL $ 22 West Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.369.5200, peanutsbarandgrill.com

TED’S MONTANA GRILL $$$ 39 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.848.2255, tedsmontanagrill.com

BRACONI’S $ 796 Royal St. George Drive, Naperville 630.717.9530, braconis.com

THE TURF ROOM $$ 1033 Kilbery Lane, North Aurora 630.906.9300, theturfroomrestaurant.com

BRICKS WOOD FIRED PIZZA & CAFÉ $$ 1763 Freedom Drive, Naperville 630.799.6860, brickswoodfiredpizza.com

PIERCE TAVERN $$$ 5135 Main Street, Downers Grove 630.869.5333, piercetavern.com

THIRTY O THREE $$ 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle, 630.245.7650, hiltonlislenaperville.com/allgauers-restaurant

CAPRI SOGNO $$ 24102 West Lockport Street, Plainfield 815.733.5815, caprisogno.com

PIZZERIA NEO $$ 31 South First Street, St. Charles 630.377.8700, pizzerianeo.com

TWO BROTHERS BARREL HOUSE $$$ 16 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.615.7100, thecraftsmannaperville.com

PLANK BAR & KITCHEN $$ 120 Water Street, Naperville 331.401.5500, hotelindigo.com/napervilleil

TWO BROTHERS ROUNDHOUSE $$ 205 North Broadway, Aurora 630.264.2739, twobrothersroundhouse.com

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE $$$ Five Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook 630.571.1808, perryssteakhouse.com

PRIMO $$ 29 South Third Street, Geneva 630.232.2280, allchocolatekitechenprimo.com R. URBAN WINE BAR & CAFE $$ 4738 Main Street, Lisle 414.909.1583, urbanwinelisle.com RBK AMERICAN GRILL $$ 994 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove 331.251.6780, rbkdg.com RED ARROW TAP ROOM $$ 216 South Washington Street, Naperville 630.536.8739, redarrowtaproom.com SANTO CIELO $$$ 120 Water Street, Suite 509, Naperville 630.323.0700, stcielo.com SEASONS 52 $$$ 3 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook 630.571.4752, seasons52.com SIXTYFOUR–A WINE BAR $$ 123 Water Street, Naperville 630.780.6464, sixtyfourwinebar.com

TWO BROTHERS TAP HOUSE $$ 30W315 Calumet Avenue West, Warrenville 630.393.2337, twobrothersbrewing.com UP NORTH ALE HOUSE $$ 1595 North Aurora Road, Naperville 630.946.6494 VICTORY MEAT & SEAFOOD $$$ 116 North York Street, Elmhurst 630.359.5599, victorymeatandseafood.com

CLARA’S PASTA $$ 6550 South Route 53, Woodridge 630.968.8899, clarasrestaurant.com FIAMME $$ 19 North Washington Street, Naperville 630.470.9441, fiammepizza.com FIRE + WINE $$$ 433 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn 630.793.9955, fireandwine.net FONTINA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN $$ 1767 West Ogden Avenue, Naperville 630.717.7821, thefontinas.com

WALKER'S CHARHOUSE $$$ 8 West Gartner Drive, Naperville 630.637.6988, walkerscharhouse.net

GIA MIA PIZZA BAR $$ 106 North Hale Street, Wheaton 13 North Third Street, Geneva giamiapizzabar.com

WHEATSTACK $$$ 5900 South Route 53, Lisle 630.968.1920, wheatstacklisle.com

FRANCESCA’S PASSAGGIO $$$ 3124 South Route 59, Naperville 630.946.0600, miafrancesca.com

WHITE CHOCOLATE GRILL $$ 1803 Freedom Drive, Naperville 630.505.8300, whitechocolategrill.com

GIORDANO’S $$ 119 South Main Street, Naperville 630.428.2111, giordanos.com

WILDWOOD $$$ 477 South Third Street, Geneva 630.377.8325, wildwoodsteak.com

HARRY CARAY'S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE $$$ 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard 630.953.3400, harrycarays.com

ITALIAN

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ANGELI’S $$$ 1478 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.420.1370, angeliscatering.com

SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE $$$ 244 South Main Street, Naperville 630.305.0230, sullivanssteakhouse.com

AURELIO’S $$ 1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Naperville 630.922.3600, aureliospizza.com

TAP IN PUB & CARVERY $$ 2155 CityGate Lane, Naperville 331.457.5798, tapinpub.com

BIAGGI’S $$ 2752 Showplace Drive, Naperville 630.428.8500, biaggis.com

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IL SOGNO $$ 100 North Hale Street, Wheaton 630.682.5900, ilsognoristorante.com LA SORELLA DI FRANCESCA $$$ 18 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.961.2706, miafrancesca.com LIVIA ITALIAN EATERY $$$ 207 South Third Street, Geneva 116 East Schiller Street, Elmhurst liviaitalianeatery.com

LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA $ 131 West Jefferson Street, Naperville 630.717.0700, loumalnatis.com

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MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY $$ 1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville 630.536.2270, maggianos.com MIDICI THE NEAPOLITAN PIZZA COMPANY $$ 135 Water Street, Naperville 630.445.8054, mymidici.com ROSEBUD ITALIAN SPECIALTIES $$$ 22 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.548.9800, rosebudrestaurants.com TRAVERSO’S RESTAURANT $$ 2523 South Plainfield-Naperville Road, Naperville | 630.305.7747 traversosrestaurant.com TUSCAN TAVERN $$$ 4571 Route 71, Oswego 630.554.9600, tuscantavernoswego.net VAI'S ITALIAN INSPIRED KITCHEN + BAR $$ 916 South Route 59, Naperville 630.453.5200, vaisnaperville.com

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A TODA MADRE $$ 499 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn 630.474.0969, atmrestaurant.com CHAMA GAÚCHA $$$$ 3008 Finley Road, Downers Grove 630.324.6002, chamagaucha.com CHUY'S TEX-MEX $$ 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville 512.473.2783, chuys.com EL GRAN AGAVE $$ 1650 Maple Avenue, Lisle 630.541.8959, elgranagaverestaurant.com ESTEBAN’S $$$ 1550 North Route 59, Naperville 630.579.3262, estebansdiningdancing.com FAT ROSIE’S TACO & TEQUILA BAR $$ 47 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.328.0060, fatrosies.com FOGO DE CHÃO $$$ 1824 Abriter Court, Naperville 630.955.0022, fogodechao.com FRONT STREET CANTINA $ 15 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.369.5218, frontstreetcantina.com NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM / OCTOBER 2019 61

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SHINTO $$$ 504 North Route 59, Suite 116, Naperville 1739 Freedom Drive, Suite 121, Naperville shintorestaurants.com SUSHI HOUSE $$ 175 West Jackson Avenue, Naperville 630.717.8888, mysushihouse.com THAI MEDALLION $$ 327 North Center Street, Naperville 630.305.0183, thaimedallion.com TOKYO BAY SUSHI BAR & GRILL $$ 2775 Showplace Drive, Naperville 630.579.8880, tokyobaysushi.net

MAGO GRILL & CANTINA $$ 641 East Boughton Road, Suite 152, Bolingbrook, 630.783.2222, magodining.com

DOMO 77 $$$ 4097 Healthway Drive, Aurora 630.692.0032, domo77.com

WOK’N FIRE $$ 120 East Liberty Drive, Wheaton 630.665.1440, woknfire.com

NANDO’S PERI-PERI $$ 6 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.388.0193, nandosperiperi.com

GREEN BASIL $$ 45 East Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.922.7700, greenbasil-restaurant.com

YU’S BISTRO $$ 658 Route 59, Naperville 630.848.6998, yubistronaperville.com

POTTER’S PLACE $ 29 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.355.9165, pottersplacenaperville.com

HOUSE OF EMPEROR $$ 1212 South Naper Boulevard, Naperville 630.983.8284, houseofemperorchinese.com

SPANISH

QUIUBO $$ 120 Water Street, Naperville 331.702.2711, quiubomx.com

JIN 28 $$ 28 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.848.1828, napervillejin28.com

UNCLE JULIO’S $$ 1831 Abriter Court, Naperville 331.444.1300, unclejulios.com

KIKU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE $$$ 2764 Aurora Avenue, Naperville 630.305.3355, mykiku.com

YERBABUENA MEXICAN CUISINE $$ 4732 Main Street, Lisle 630.852.8040, yerbabuenacuisine.com

MOSHI MOSHI $ 109 South Main Street, Naperville 630.355.5516, moshimoshisushi.net

ASIAN

EL TAPEO $$ 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630.828.2044, eltapeorestaurant.com MESÓN SABIKA $$$ 1025 Aurora Avenue, Naperville 630.983.3000, mesonsabika.com

GREEK BASILS GREEK DINING $$ 4000 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora 630.692.1300, basilsgreekdining.com

FRENCH

BANGKOK VILLAGE $$ 22 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.369.9757, thebangkokvillage.com

RAKU SUSHI $$ 850 East Ogden Avenue, Naperville 630.357.7633, rakusushi.com

PARIS BISTRO $$ 2835 Showplace Drive, Naperville 630.357.1005, parisbistronaperville.com

BD’S MONGOLIAN GRILL $$ 221 South Washington Street, Naperville 630.428.0300, gomongo.com

ROCK SUGAR $$$ 2022 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630.320.2641, rocksugarkitchen.com

SUZETTE’S CREPERIE $$ 211 West Front Street, Wheaton 630.462.0898, suzettescreperie.com

BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL $$$ 123 Water Street, Naperville 630.428.8500, bluesushisakegrill.com

ROKA AKOR $$$ 166 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook 630.634.7652, rokaakor.com

TALLGRASS $$$$ 1006 South State Street, Lockport 815.838.5566, tallgrassrestaurant.com

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ince Balistreri returns to Kentucky a few times a year to choose barrels of bourbon to be bottled specifically for his well-regarded Geneva restaurant, Niche (nichegeneva. com). “Our newest addition from Buffalo Trace is one of my favorite barrels yet for the restaurant, and the most prestigious,” says Balistreri. “Eagle Rare will add to our 400-bottle collection of whiskey, and the long lineup of unique selections that we have had bottled for Niche.” The 10-year aging process of the award-winning bourbon produces complex tasting notes.—KA

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GREEN ACRES

BY CARA SULLIVAN

In this hypermodern world, where convenience is practically a currency, there are two types of people: those who indulge in the occasional farm life fantasy as a respite from the status quo, and those who are called to turn that dream into reality. On the following pages we’ll introduce you to a handful of the latter—fine folks who have made it their life’s work to grow fresh, healthy, happy, and sustainable food. Every slice of tomato, bite of bacon, and drop of honey they yield is a delicious reminder that, while convenience is indeed a beautiful thing, there’s more to life than hypermarkets and same-day shipping. Here are seven incredible local producers of home-grown goodness.

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FOR THE WHOLE HAUL

RUSTIC ROAD FARM

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tep off the road onto this gorgeous sprawl of country, and you’ve officially entered a dream—Marc and Luis Bernard’s dream, that is. Marc, a former chef for the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, and Luis, a special education teacher (both pictured at right), had been indulging the occasional #farmlife daydream for years—until one fateful day in 2011 when a home with a barn on five acres in Elburn became their home. Fast-forward nearly a decade and these farmers with a capital F spend their days cranking out eggs, honey, pasture-raised chicken and heirloom pork—think chops, bacon, jowl, and breakfast sausage—as well as (wait for it) more than 100 varieties of fresh produce.

Since its humble beginnings, the farm has nearly quadrupled in size and the Bernards have added a robust CSA program to their mouth-watering menu of offerings. Shares come in three sizes (personal, half, and full) and run for 20 weeks, from June to November, with weekly pickup from a handful of farmers’ markets. A shorter fall share, from late September through early November, makes a great option for lovers of harvest veggies like squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and greens, and pasture-raised eggs are always available as an add-on. Farm-raised turkeys (broad-breasted whites raised on organic pastures with nonGMO feeds, to be precise) and all the fixings can be ordered for pre-Thanksgiving pickup at Rustic Road’s annual holiday market in midNovember. And lest anyone forget Marc began his career as a chef, the farm’s website is loaded with recipes designed to maximize the full potential of everything it yields, from pork to peas (see below for one of our favorites).

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Bernards enjoy mixing and mingling with members of their loyal community almost as much as farming itself; you’ll see them out in the pasture, chatting up customers at the market, and teaching the tiniest farm visitors the fine art of goat belly rubs. If there’s a veggie you’d like them to grow, just say the word (though to be fair, chances are pretty good that they already are). Need help with your home garden? Just ask—and be prepared for more info than you bargained for. These guys are the real deal, and we’re lucky to call them neighbors. rusticroadfarm.com

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FOR FALL FUN

KELLER’S FARM There isn’t a family in Illinois that doesn’t at least attempt to squeeze a farm day into the fall schedule—we’re talking puffy vests, matching plaid, apple cider doughnuts, all of it. And nobody nails the family-fun-at-the-farmthing quite like Keller’s, a sixth-generation sustainable spot in Naperville with an Oswego farm stand that turns into Fallapalooza come September (expect an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals, and plenty of those aforementioned doughnuts). It’s open rain or shine every weekend from early September through the end of October—and because Keller’s fresh produce is every bit as satisfying as their specialized brand of fall fun, we’d be remiss not to remind you to hit up the farm stand while you’re there. kellersfarmstand.com GET THE GOODS Oswego Farmstand 2500 Johnson Rd. Naperville Farmstand 516 Knoch Knolls Rd. Plainfield Farmstand 15066 S. Wallin Dr.

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FOR HERBS AND PLANTS

THE GROWING PLACE

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CITY BEE SAVERS Truth: Agriculture as we know it cannot exist without bees—and local beekeeper Bill Whitney and his honeybee farm are here to do something about it.

The mission of City Bee Savers is threefold: produce delicious, sustainable honey (at $10 per pound), educate the next generation of bee lovers and keepers ($140 will set you up with everything you need to start a colony of your own), and, ultimately, do its part to save the honeybees— literally. That’s because Bill and his team moonlight as specialist exterminators, bee-removal experts who spend their summers relocating unwanted residential and commercial hives to the City Bee Savers’ happy, productive colonies in wildflower-rich areas of DuPage County (namely West Chicago Prairie, Herrick Lake, and the Great Western Trail). citybeesavers.com GET THE GOODS Abbey Farms Aurora Farmers Market

s it technically a farm? Not exactly.

But what it lacks in baby animals and haystacks, it more than makes up for in gardens. Lots of gardens. A fixture of the community since 1936, the Growing Place is split between two locations—one in Aurora, and one in Naperville. Each is unique and well worth a visit, but there’s one glorious similarity: Both have an acre-wide learning garden designed for green and black thumbs alike to explore and study more than 800

labeled plants. On-site demonstrations are designed to educate guests on common garden situations—things like sunny borders or dry shade—and themed areas include plantings meant to attract hummingbirds and butterflies and miniatures for visiting kids to explore (hot tip: littles will love the hidden garden atop the bridge at the Aurora location, which just so happens to be available for birthday parties).

Landscape and container design, native plantings for wildlife, and delivery and installation services are available, and here’s where it gets really good (tasting): The Growing Place is the place to go for vegetable, fruit, and herb plants, which are grown and sold in the centers’ production greenhouses. All plants rely on organic soil and fertilizers, and a beneficial insect program ensures pest populations are managed within the greenhouse. Perhaps most important, on-site experts are committed to matching customers with plants that will live happily ever after in their home gardens. thegrowingplace.com GET THE GOODS Aurora Garden Center | 2000 Montgomery Rd. Naperville Garden Center | 25w471 Plank Rd.

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efore we dig into the heavenly fruits and veggies, we’re going to let you in on a little secret: Heritage Prairie’s honey latte is on a whole other level of deliciousness. Try it at the farm store this fall, and you’ll never stand in line for a pumpkin spice latte again.

But we digress … This small but mighty Elburn farm churns out produce and microgreens good enough to line the shelves at local markets, including Whole Foods, Blue Goose, and Plum. The four-season operation employs Eliot Coleman methods (a name and concept worth Googling) to maximize its low acreage, and features a robust CSA program to ensure the surrounding community is involved at every level. In addition to scoring first dibs on seasonal veggies each week, CSA members receive 10 percent off tickets for the farm’s in-demand monthly dinners that feature partnerships with many local brewers and distilleries.

In between the rows of garden-fresh goodness, there’s something else growing here: love. Since 2008, Heritage Prairie has been hosting all-inclusive weddings at their onsite venue—and if there’s anything more romantic than saying “I do” on the farm, we don’t know what it is. heritageprairiefarm.com

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FOR CHRISTMAS TREES

ANDERSON TREE FARM O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches … especially when they hail from Anderson Tree Farm, the coziest spot on Earth (seriously, they hand you a steaming mug of hot chocolate while they wrap your tree). Choose from Norway spruce, Colorado spruce, or white pine at this Plainfield farm, chop it down yourself or leave it to the pros, and—this is the best part—opt to have it planted in your yard when the holidays are over. Don’t celebrate Christmas? Don’t worry: Anderson sells beautiful pines, birch, maple, and other varieties of tree for home landscaping, plus fresh firewood, too. visitandersontreefarm.com GET THE GOODS Plainfield Tree Farm 508 W. Route 126

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ittle in this life is more idyllic than a flower farm, as anyone who’s had the pleasure of visiting Mayneland can attest. Sitting pretty on a 15-acre plot nestled between subdivisions in Naperville, the entire shebang is run by second-generation farmer Jeremy Mayne, whose family purchased the land in 1976 with humble intentions of starting a family garden.

Whether by luck or green thumb, it didn’t take long for the garden’s bounty to exceed the Maynes’ needs, and a profitable produce stand was born. The farm’s operations have expanded considerably since then, but the old-school (read: cash-only) store remains tucked into the corner of Mill and Bauer, spilling over with fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Which brings us to our next point: omigodtheflowers.

Yes, the wide variety of produce is as fresh and delicious as it gets, but Mayneland’s Farmhouse Flowers (farmhouseflowers.org) showstopping blooms—all grown from seed—are what keep in-the-know locals coming back for more. Even so, grab-and-go stems are just a small part of Elise Tattner’s flower show. In addition to running a wholesale program that services local florists, the farm’s talented designers lead innovative workshops throughout the year; guide private parties in the art of arranging (think birthday or bachelorette party); and love nothing more than creating inspired arrangements for events, both big and small. maynelandfarm.com GET THE GOODS Naperville Farmstand | 27W265 Bauer Rd. NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM / OCTOBER 2019 75

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Newsies

TO-DO LIST Through October 20

PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT THEATRE

THEATER

NEWSIES High in the skyscrapers of New York City, Joseph Pulitzer is plotting a way to increase the revenue of his declining newspaper; while down in the streets, newsboys hawk papers on corners barely making enough to survive.

When Pulitzer raises the price of the paper, delivery boy Jack Kelly organizes a strike to show Pulitzer and his gang of cronies they’re not going to be pushed into the gutter. Based on the 1992 movie, Newsies is a rousing musical nominated for eight Tony Awards, winning Best Choreography and

Best Score. $36–$74. Various times.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Ave., Aurora. paramountaurora.com

Various times. Drury Lane, 100 Drury Ln., Oakbrook Terrace. drurylane.com

Through November 3

EXHIBIT

THEATER

THE COLOR PURPLE Join the heroic journey of Celie, an African American woman in the South during the early 1900s, as she navigates the love she has for her sister, the strife of being in an abusive relationship, and her adoration for her beloved children. This heart-wrenching musical is based on the 1982 novel

by Alice Walker and earned 15 Tony Award nominations. PG-13. $45–$65.

Through January 12 THE MCCORMICK HOUSE: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE This exhibition will present a full domestic presentation in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s McCormick House for the first time in the museum’s history.

The show curated by interior architect Robert Kleinschmidt will present visitors with midcentury-inspired decor, as well as historic images showing how residents lived in the home, and explanations about the preservation

Addresses in event listings are located in Naperville unless otherwise noted. Please verify event details with sponsor organizations; events are subject to change after the press deadline. Email your event for consideration—45 days in advance—to info@napervillemagazine.com, subject line: calendar.

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premier live acts in the business. Best known for their popular songs “Fadeaway,” “Closer to Free,” and “Dreams,” the band helped to inspire the adult alternative sound that is beloved today. $55–$75. 7:30 p.m. Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. atthemac.org

Jack’s Pumpkin Glow

October 5 LECTURE

and restoration process currently underway. Free with admission. $15/ adult, $12/senior, kids under 18 free.

Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. elmhurstartmuseum.org October 3–October 27 SPECIAL EVENT

THE GLOW: A PUMPKIN WONDERLAND Jack’s Pumpkin Glow is one-third-mile trail filled with over 5,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Experience everything from artistically detailed single pumpkin carvings to amazing, larger-thanlife structures. This family-friendly event also features fall food and beverages and live pumpkin carving demonstrations. Thursdays through Sundays in October. $27–$34/adult, $21– 34/child (12 and under). 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sensory Garden Playground, 2751 Navistar Dr., Lisle. glowpumpkin.com

October 4 CHARITABLE

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Guests will enjoy cocktails, a threecourse meal, music, casino entertainment, raffles, and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit BrightSide Theatre programming. $100. 7 to 10 p.m. Hyatt Regency Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Dr., Lisle. brightsidetheatre.com October 4–5 FESTIVAL

OKTOBERFEST Enjoy live musical entertainment, ranging from traditional German oompah music to classic rock, along with German beer and cuisine under a huge heated tent. $15/adult, $10/child.

Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 12 to 10 p.m. Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. napersettlement.org

PRESERVING THE MODERN HOME Dennis Rodkin, Crain’s Chicago Business columnist and “What’s That Building?” contributor to WBEZ radio, leads a panel discussion about Chicago’s progressive architectural developments, including numerous steel and glass houses in the greater metro area, such as Farnsworth House, McCormick House, Ben Rose House, Rockwell House, and others. Free with admission. $15/adult, $12/senior, kids under 18 free. 1:30 p.m. Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. elmhurstartmuseum.org October 5 MUSIC

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA: FORCES + FATES This concert explores how the environment has influenced artists over the centuries, and how it will continue to inspire for centuries to come.

Explore Fingal’s Cave in the British Isles, Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides, the rainmaking rituals of the Amazonian Tupi-Guarani tribes during Clarice Assad’s Nhanderu, and more. The concert ends with Beethoven’s Symphony

October 4–6 SPECIAL EVENT

October 3 LITERARY

CHRIS COLFER Join Chris Colfer, the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author and Golden Globe-winning actor from Glee, for a signing line event celebrating the release of A Tale of Magic, a new series set in the Land of Stories universe.

Ticket admits one child, one adult, and a copy of the book. $24. 7 p.m. Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. andersonsbookshop.com 78 OCTOBER 2019 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM

FALL STYLE WEEKEND This weekend of fashion, food, and fun includes fall sales and specials, a breakfast fashion show at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, and more. Downtown Naperville. downtownnaperville.com October 5 MUSIC

BODEANS The BoDeans’ blend of compelling songs and high-energy performances have solidified their place as one of the

Chris Colfer

No. 5. $49–$62. 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. finearts. northcentralcollege.edu

Boo! At the Zoo

October 6 MUSIC

THE KINGDOM CHOIR Catapulted to fame with their showstopping performance of “Stand by Me” at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Kingdom Choir’s soul-stirring gospel sound, warm energy, and enthusiasm delights audiences worldwide. $65–$70. 3 p.m.

Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. atthemac.org October 9 LITERARY

STEPHEN CHBOSKY The best-selling author of The Perks of Being A Wallflower presents his new book Imaginary Friend for a conversation, Q&A, and book signing. A ticket includes one copy of the book and admittance for one or two to the event and signing line. $36–$42. 7 p.m.

Meiley Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. andersonsbookshop.com October 10

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SPECIAL EVENT

WITCHES NIGHT OUT Grab your friends, dress up as a witch, and enjoy a meal, music, dancing, ghost stories, a witch’s scavenger hunt, a tote bag, a scavenger hunt, and a costume contest. Proceeds benefit local charities. 21+. $64–$106. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. witchesnightoutnaperville.org October 11 SPECIAL EVENT

REZA Recognized as one of the world’s top illusionists, Reza delivers grand-scale illusions, masterful comedic timing, and numerous interactive moments allowing his audiences to experience magic in a new way. $47–$54. 7:30 p.m. Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. atthemac.org October 11 EXHIBIT

A LIFETIME IN THE MAKING Painter Ted Stanuga and sculptors John E. Bannon and Michelle Rial discuss their displayed works. Appetizers will be provided by Gaetano’s Batavia, and a cash bar will feature beer from

Solemn Oath Brewery and wine for purchase. Art will on display until November 2. Participants are encouraged to bring donations for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Free. 6 to 9 p.m. Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. waterstreetstudios.org October 11 MUSIC

CHICAGO A CAPPELLA Chicago’s ensemble of professional singers opens its new season with American Anthem: Songs that Challenge, Unite and Celebrate. Moving folk hymns powerful pop songs, and familiar ballads illustrate the connections between music and history, representing critical moments from America’s past and social movements from civil rights to #MeToo. $20–$43. 8 p.m.

Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. chicagoacapella.org

October 12–27 FAMILY

BOO! AT THE ZOO Brookfield Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration provides a haunting good time for the entire family. The funfilled event features a 7,000-squarefoot corn maze, giant pumpkin-carving demonstrations, a costume parade and contest, and Halloween-themed crafts and activities each weekend.

Saturdays and Sundays. Free with admission. $15–$31. Brookfield Zoo, 31st St., Brookfield. czs.org October 12 CHARITABLE

KIDS’ BEST FRIEND BENEFIT The Education Center celebrates 40 years of helping kids succeed in school and life at its annual Kids’ Best Friend Benefit and Awards Dinner. A ticket includes a reception, dinner, and live auction. Proceeds benefit The Education NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM / OCTOBER 2019 79

October 18

October 19

MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENT

DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The 66th season opening show of DuPage Symphony Orchestra showcases music that stretches across Europe, from sunny Spain to central Germany. $15–$43. 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu

TRÉS MOUSTACHE Taking influences from their favorite musicians, Trés Moustache is a gifted cover band going on 10 years. Audiences appreciate their musicianship, and the group’s lively banter between songs adds to their widespread appeal.

Sing and dance to their tunes while enjoying food and drink features on the Cantigny Golf patio. Free. 6 to 9 p.m.

Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. cantigny.org

October 12

October 18–19

FESTIVAL

SPECIAL EVENT

October 12 MUSIC

FALL FESTIVAL Celebrate autumn with family fun at Cantigny Park. Activities for all ages include pumpkin decorating, hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, a craft fair, a children’s book sale, food trucks, and live entertainment.

Free with parking ($5); nominal fee for some activities. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. cantigny.org

Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon and 5k

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ALL HALLOWS EVE Experience two of the darkest nights of the year, with 13-acres of haunting creatures, eerie entertainment, screaming delights, and must-see horrors. All Hallows Eve brings some of the scariest characters of the past, present, and future to life. $20/person, kids under 4 free. 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. napersettlement.org

THE HEADLESS HESSIAN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW AND OTHER AMERICAN HORROR STORIES WVL Radio Theatre returns with a series of classic American horror stories, including one by Edgar Allen Poe, a creative retelling of the Lizzie Borden ax murders, and of course a reimagining of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Four actors, live sounds effects, and original music transport you back to 1946 when the imagination created horrors far more vivid than any that might be lurking in your living room. $25/adult, $13/child under 18. 8 p.m. Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium, Pint St., Batavia. events.fnal.gov October 19–20 SPECIAL EVENT

FOX VALLEY ANTIQUES SHOW Authentic antiques—including Americana; 18th-, 19th, and early 20th-century furniture; textiles; jewelry; stoneware; folk art; and decorative

PHOTO COURTESY EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH AND BY KEITH DIXON, HILARY DECENT/NAPERVILLE SUN

Center. $150. 5:30 p.m. Doubletree by Hilton Lisle Naperville, 3003 Corporate W. Dr., Lisle. theeducationcenter.org

The Four Italian Tenors

will be swept away to the land of Italy. $49–$59. 7:30 p.m. Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. atthemac.org October 26 SPECIAL EVENT

arts—will be offered by 55-plus dealers from 15 states. Proceeds benefit local historical preservation and educational endeavors. $10. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. csada.com October 20

The Way I Heard It! This event will consist of a moderated Q&A with Rick Kogan from the Chicago Tribune, audience Q&A, and photo opportunity. A ticket includes one presigned copy of the book and admission for one person. $35. 7 p.m.

Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. andersonsbookshop.com

MUSIC

HYMN SING Join the 100 voices of the Chancel Choir, conducted by Noelle Combs and accompanied by organist Marianne Kim, in singing many beloved hymns.

Members of the audience will have the opportunity to request a favorite hymn.

Free. 3 p.m. Christ Church, 501 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook. christchurch.us October 20 FITNESS

HEALTHY DRIVEN NAPERVILLE HALF MARATHON AND 5K Sponsored by Edward-Elmhurst Health, this half-marathon and 5K draws participants to Naperville’s lively downtown, historic sights, and beautiful neighborhoods. Runners will delight in the kinetic atmosphere and well-managed course, made possible by extensive volunteer and spectator support. $35–$100. 7 a.m. Eagle Street, just north of Aurora Avenue. runnaperville.com October 21 LITERARY

MIKE ROWE The TV host, writer, narrator, and producer presents his new book,

October 26 FAMILY

TRICK OR TREAT All ages are invited to dress up in costume and visit dozens of participating businesses and museums for treats. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. Downtown Aurora. auroradowntown.org October 26 MUSIC

FASTLOVE: A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL This evening celebrating the global superstar George Michael features all his hits, including “Father Figure,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” and more. $37–$47.

8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. paramountaurora.com

PUMPKIN RACE Friends of all ages and abilities are invited to create their Pumpkin Racer to race in a unique side-by-side single elimination race in a funky, hilarious, suspenseful, and dramatic display of American ingenuity. Excitement builds as Pumpkin Racers battle head-tohead for the coveted Pumpkin Race Championship Trophy. Prizes will be awarded for best decorations and best costume. Purchase a pumpkin race kit at Turning Pointe or community sponsor before the event; race kits will also be available the day of. Proceeds benefit Turning Pointe vocational educational opportunities. $20/entry. 12 to 5 p.m. Rotary Hill, 303 Aurora Ave. turningpointeautismfoundation.org October 26 FAMILY

BOO-PALOOZA Little ghosts and goblins are welcome to trick-or-treat at downtown businesses, compete in a costume contest, carve pumpkins, take a hayride, and more.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Downtown Wheaton. downtownwheaton.com October 27 FAMILY

HALLOWEEN HOP Calling all costumed characters, ghouls, goblins, and superheroes: Enjoy a morning filled with fun and surprises (both candy and noncandy goodies). Over 60 downtown businesses will open early to hand out Halloween surprises, and the

October 26 MUSIC

THE FOUR ITALIAN TENORS Fusing wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, and dramatic flair, The Four Italian Tenors perform a salute to Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti, and Andrea Bocelli. With unique arrangements of Italian opera arias and songs created specifically for the inaugural U.S. tour, the audience

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Halloween Trolley will offer free rides for costumed kids and their parents. 10 a.m. to noon. Downtown Naperville. downtownnaperville.com October 27 MUSIC

ARABIAN NIGHTS The DuPage Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Naperville Youth Symphony Orchestra to present an imaginative and fun-filled family concert for Halloween, complete with costumes, storytelling, and vivid orchestral music. This year’s theme of Arabian Nights encompasses a wealth of enticing musical selections with a Middle Eastern flair: from Carl Nielsen’s Aladdin, Modest Mussorgsky’s Khovantchina, Camille Saint-Saens’s Samson and Delilah, and Rimsky-Korsaov’s Scheherazade. Audience members are encouraged to come in costume, as well as join in the Halloween spirit. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $6–$16. 2 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu

A HISTORIC EVENING WITH EVA SCHLOSS As the stepsister and childhood friend of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss is a trustee of the Anne Frank Educational Trust, the author of three books and the subject of James Still’s play, And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank. Like her stepsister, Schloss went into hiding in Holland until she and her family were betrayed, captured, and sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

Since 1985, she has devoted herself to Holocaust education and global peace.

The event marks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for residents of the Chicago area and students to hear firsthand from a Holocaust survivor.

7–8:30 p.m. $15–90. Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. eventbrite.com November 1 CHARITABLE

CHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH GALA Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert at this annual fundraising event for Naperville-based 360 Youth Services. The evening will include live and silent auctions, plus raffle prizes.

Black-tie optional. Proceeds benefit 360 Youth Services. $250. 5:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites, 1823 Arbiter Ct. 360youthservices.org November 1 CHARITABLE

DUPAGE TOYS FOR TOTS GALA This 10th and final event, hosted by local entrepreneur Nicole Comis, benefits the local USMC Toys for Tots organization. The celebration will include a dinner buffet, dessert, an open bar, music and dancing, a wine pull, and a raffle. Alfresco Photo will capture pictures, and Danielle Tufano of 95.9 The River will serve as master of ceremonies. Festivities will continue until 10 p.m., but the party will continue at Jimmy’s Grill, featuring live music by Whiskeyfist. This event is the kickoff for DuPage County’s Toys for Tots’ season, one of the charity’s most significant local events. Last year guests donated more than 300 toys and contributed nearly $7,500 to purchase supplementary toys through wholesale vendors. $125/person. 7:00 p.m. Elements at Water Street, 123 Water Street. nicolecomis.com November 2 THEATER

EDDIE B Comedian Eddie B says what he lives, plain and simple. Eddie’s comedy is

October 27 FITNESS

FRAIDYCAT 5K & GHOST RUN 10K & MEOW MILE Enjoy a beautiful and challenging course through downtown Oswego, one of three races in the Healthy Driven Running Series. This chiptimed and USATF-certified race is for all ages, including prizes for fastest in various categories. Costumes are optional. Partial proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for local high schools. 8 a.m. $20–45. Traughber Junior High School, 570 Colchester Dr., Oswego. fraidycat5k.com 82 OCTOBER 2019 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM

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PHOTO COURTESY EDWARD-ELMHURST HEALTH, PARAMOUNT THEATRE, DOWNTOWN WHEATON ASSOCIATION

October 30 SPECIAL EVENT

smart, passionate, and brutally honest, and his comic wisdom is served with powerful energy. $30–$50. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. paramountaurora.com

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November 2 LITERARY

LOCAL AUTHOR DAY Meet hometown authors, learn about the publishing world and the unique facets of genre styles and creative mediums, and purchase signed copies of creative materials during this knowledge-filled afternoon. 1 to 4 p.m. 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. naperville-lib.org November 2 FITNESS

CANTIGNY 5K RUN/WALK The 16th annual Cantigny 5K Run/ Walk is a charitable run with all proceeds donated to Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. The race is limited to the first 1,000 runners and walkers who register. $20/5K, $8/youth run, $5/tot run. 7–10 a.m. Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. cantigny.org November 2 SPECIAL EVENT

SLEEP OUT SATURDAY Nearly 2,000 DuPage County residents will spend a frosty night inside tents, boxes, and cars to raise awareness about family homelessness and money for Bridge Communities’ Transitional Housing Program. The all-night event will be held in 25-plus DuPage County communities. Proceeds support families in the Bridge Communities Transitional Housing Program. sleepoutsaturday.org

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CHILI COOK-OFF Downtown Wheaton restaurants will once more enter the fray and fun of the 11th annual Chili Cook-Off. Chili lovers will be able to sample a variety of chili recipes, prepared and served by more than 12 participating restaurants and eateries. New this year will be a scavenger hunt at other participating businesses. There are fun items to collect and great prizes including something spicy, something shiny, and something soothing. Purchase tickets from Ivy, Nani’s Pizza & Pasta, Suzette’s Creperie, and the Downtown Wheaton Association, or at Martin Memorial Plaza (Front and Main Streets) on the day of the event. $22/ adult, $10/child (ages 12 and under).

1 to 5 p.m. Downtown Wheaton. downtownwheaton.com

OOH LA LA CHOCOLATE HALF-MARATHON & 5K This USATF certified, chip-timed run is the first and only half-marathon to start and finish in historic Geneva, ending at All Chocolate Kitchen. Runners will be met at the finish line with a pain au chocolate and hot chocolate provided by Chef Roby himself. All participants will receive a hoodie and finisher medal—register early for this event that has sold out three years in a row.

Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Half-marathon starts at 7 a.m., 5K run starts at 7:30 a.m. 5K walkers will start at 7:40 a.m. on a different route from the runners to preserve safety. No dogs or strollers allowed. $39–$70. Kane County Court House, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. allchocolatekitchen.com

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ENCORE

BRANFORD MARSALIS The 59-year-old tenorman brings his long-standing quartet to the western suburbs

By Mark Loehrke KEEPING THE BAND TOGETHER I’ve been able to keep this group together because we all believe in what we’re doing, and the audiences seem to agree. I use sports as an analogy, since most people can relate to it: When new players arrive, it takes time for them to learn the playbook, and to develop a relationship with the other players and how they operate in space. Knowing these things allows a musician to play offensively (musically), as opposed to defensively (playing not to make mistakes).

THE LIFEBLOOD OF A MUSICIAN Playing is what we’re all about. We may write songs, we may occasionally record, but we play all the time.

That is the arbiter for all of the other things.

LOOKING AHEAD, NOT BACK I don’t reflect—I do. I’m not old enough for strolls down memory lane, even if time’s gaining on me.

I never wanted to do half of what I’ve done.

Opportunity has simply presented itself, and I’ve jumped in. Now I’m pretty set with what I’m doing, but you never know.

October 12 at McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn

PHOTO BY ERIC RYAN ANDERSON

Tickets: $59–$75, atthemac.org

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