Shore June 2014

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Let’s Go!

GUIDE TO BEACHES DAY TRIPS & GETAWAYS

Homes of the Stars

HEARTLAND ALLIANCE TOUR

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Destinations and Discoveries Extraordinary places don’t require a passport. Shore takes a tour of the most interesting locales just a short drive away.

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34 Guide to Beaches

BY MARK LOERKHE

After a punishing winter, this list of the best beaches along the south shore will banish the blues.

38 Still Saving the Dunes

BY JANE AMMESON

The century-old Mackinac Sailing Race still thrills sailors and fans.

42 Grains of Sand BY CHRISTINE BRYANT VISITSHOREMAGAZINE.COM

Professional and amateur sand sculptors flock to Lake Michigan beaches each summer to show off their skills.

58 Lazy Perch

MODEL Emily Hoge

BY HEATHER AUGUSTYN

Longtime activists and new organizations work to protect our national treasures.

40 Sailing Away

ON OUR COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY Tony V. Martin

BY JANE AMMESON

Chef Cheryl Bernacchi works hard to create the new classic New Buffalo eatery.

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Let’s Go!

GUIDE TO BEACHES DAY TRIPS & GETWAYS

Homes of the Stars

HEARTLAND ALLIANCE TOUR

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LOK Foundation Art Party Save the Dunes Gala Calumet Council Gala Follies at The Box Factory LARC Benefit Dinner Gary Rotary Dance Party

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Lloyd Wright Legacy

BY JULIE DEAN KESSLER

John Lloyd Wright’s Tile House in Long Beach is still ahead of the curve.

DESIGN

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Expert Art BY JANE AMMESON The annual Krasl Art Fair brings professional artists and artisans to St. Joseph.

CULTURE

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Buyer and Cellar

BY PHILIP POTEMPA This one-man play takes audiences into the surreal world of Barbra Streisand’s basement.

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Home from the Heart

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BY JANE AMMESON Local and national celebrities open their homes for the annual Heartland Home Tour.

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Under Cover

BY JANE AMMESON The Umbrellas of Harbert festival attracts artists and gallery patrons alike.

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hile no one is unhappy to be looking at the winter of 2014 in the rear view mirror right now—and I am paraphrasing Indiana Governor Mike Pence—we should not forget the very positive and heroic acts that we witnessed in the Lake Michigan region not only throughout the record-breaking winter but at other times during the year. One of the most heartening was the rescue of 6-year-old Nathan Woessner, who had literally disappeared on Mt. Baldy and was trapped under 11 feet of sand for almost 4 hours last July. At 125 feet tall Mt. Baldy, the highest dune along the Indiana shore, remains closed for now, but the West Beach area, at the Lake and Porter County border is a great spot for hiking over the wide Succession Trail which offers panoramic views of the Lake and Chicago off in the distance.

Up the lakeshore about 20 miles in Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park operates a similar grid of hiking trails, campground information, and resource and education centers throughout the southwestern portion of the state. Both states honor the DNR passport and everything from campsite lodging to current weather conditions is available online for the entire tri-state area and speaking from experience, there is so much information out there that knowing what county you are looking for is frequently helpful to target your search somewhat.

Personally, I’m quickly learning that as my family and I explore this area we are having a typically overwhelming experience on what to do and where to go next.

I’ve made a quick study of the prodigious numbers of craft breweries and wineries from the stalwarts like Tabor Hill, who have been around a half century to the newbie beer makers even in some of the older sections of Indiana and Michigan that seem to be revising their downtown areas at an increased rate of speed. I have every intention of sampling the newest craft batches at Bulldog, Shoreline, Baroda, Founders and others in the interest of expanding my palate and keeping an open mind.

This will be especially challenging considering that the champion class in both wineries and breweries are rapidly expanding into the area of craft distilleries, producing worldclass complexity and characteristically smooth and light tastes.

It is a whole new day when it comes to recreational cocktails leading to more compatible cuisine and even more difficult workout routines. I may be hiking more than I thought at the beginning of this column.

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am convinced that fear of the unknown is something that has developed in human beings, probably through plain old mathematical calculation of how often what you don’t know or can’t control turns out to be that scary thing. For what is real about the unusual is never been as bad as what we’ve had time to sit around and contemplate anyway.

Journeys just bring these conundrums into high relief. I wasted so much time and money going places by myself when I was young; unable to speak the language—not very motivated either, as I imagined I could never have as deep an understanding and control of anything but my own poetic version of English—just to go. I would take on any mission as long as it involved a plane ride and ended up in a destination that held to a not very high standard of exotica.

Whereas I had previously been almost unable to find any differences in humans, now all I could see were the differences.

What was wrong with these people in California that they didn’t want to eat foie gras? Instead, they wanted to plant their own multi-colored bell peppers and make soup out of them?

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In the March/April 2014 issue of Shore, the website for Leslie Green’s online studio was incorrectly stated. The correct address is lesliegreenstudio.com.

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In the March/April 2014 issue of Shore, a photo was misidentified in the Click for The Grand Party in New Buffalo. The correct names are Tom and Debbie Teets of LaPorte.

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In the May 2014 issue of Shore, the village of Saugatuck’s location was incorrectly stated. The village of Saugatuck is on the banks of the Kalamazoo River.

In the May 2014 issue of Shore Ask the Expert section, the name of the owner/designer of Decorating Den Interiors was incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is Jenny Mitschelen.

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Pam Sussman of Munster with Mary Anne LaHayne of Schererville

SEE our public art shine in downtown St. Joseph May 16 through September 26, with 30 artistic replicas of our historic lighthouses from the region’s best artists.

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wasn’t ready for the galleries. The art fair WHAT: 2014 Krasl Art Fair marketplace is more WHEN: Friday Kick-Off established now and Party 5 to 9pm; Saturday more competitive.”

July 12 10am to 6pm; Over the years, Smooth Jazz at Sunset popular additions Pre-Show Party to the Krasl Art 6pm, 7:30pm–Jessy J Fair include their Concert; Sunday July Friday Night Kick-off 13th 10am to 5pm (FNKO) on the Krasl WHERE: Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph, Mich.

Art Center grounds COST: Free to enter featuring wine, food, the art fair live entertainment and FYI: 269.983.0271; krasl.org. the chance to meet For more information the artists and see about the concert or their works on display. to purchase tickets, For the last 12 years, smoothjazzatsunset.com. the Krasl has been Please note: No pets are hosting their annual allowed at the art fair.

Smooth Jazz at Sunset concert presented

by Krasl Art Center cultural partner 98.3 The Coast at Shadowland Pavilion below the bluff. Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant is also presenting the event. This year, Jessy J, an award-winning saxophonist, pianist, singer and songwriter, is performing. Opening for Jessy J, who is often billed as the Saxophone Siren, is Bryan Lubeck whose 2013 release Tuscan Sky spent 15 weeks on the Smooth Jazz radio charts top 40. During both days, parents can get

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ooking back over his 32 years of participation in the annual Krasl Art Fair, held on the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in St. Joseph, Randy Higdon marvels not only in the changes of the fair but also in his own work.

“I’ve seen this with the Krasl Art Fair and other juried shows as well,” says Higdon, who lives in Coloma just a few miles northeast of St. Joseph. “There’s more of a look of sophistication in both the art and the booth displays.”

Higdon, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society in New York and also a member of the National Society of Marine Artists and National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic, sees this as a natural evolution both of full-time artists and the fairs where they display their works.

“The sophistication comes from artists who main means of income come from marketing and selling their works,” he says. “These street artists are very in tune with both their crafts and their booth displays. I reflect this as a store that is very nicely put together and makes people want to go in.

Booths have become very creative and so have that same feeling.”

The Krasl, which this year will host its 53rd art fair, describes itself as having started off as a “small regional clothesline art fair” into a juried show featuring fine arts and crafts, attracting an estimated 70,000 visitors who come to peruse the works on more than 200 artists from 32 states and three countries. In doing so, the fair has earned Sunshine Artist Magazine’s rating of 12 out of the top 200 fine art and design shows in the country, No. 32 in Art Fair Source Book and No. 7 in Art Fair Calendar.

“We have an extensive wait list for artists waiting to get in,” says Sara Shambarger, Director of Art Fairs for the Krasl, noting that the selection process begins in February. “This year 978 people applied for 164 openings.”

According to Shambarger, the artists in the show work in 19 different mediums including Sculpture, Watercolors, Wood, Clay-Functional, Clay-No-Functional, Digital Art, Drawing/Pastels, FibersWearable, Fibers-Decorative, Glass, Jewelry-Non-Precious, Jewelry-Precious, Metals, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Oils, Photography, Acrylics and Printmaking/ Graphics.

“When I first started, 90 percent of my income was coming from street fairs,” says Higdon, noting that he’d see other artists attending the same shows and develop a working relationship with them. “As time goes on, your work gets better. I did the street fairs because I

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a break with the Krasl Kids’ Zone which offers a variety of fun activities. There’s also an outdoor food court area called Food cART. “We’re up-grading food selection with more food trucks,” says Shambarger. “We also have an Artist in Residence Program called HOST where we pair artists with residents who would like to house artists for the weekend. Right now we need more people who have a guest bedroom, guest house, etcetera to be willing to house artists.”

New this year, Krasl Bucks are prepaid certificates ($25 each at a minimum of four) to purchase art work and come with such perks as exclusive, convenient parking or private shuttle, a free hot breakfast for two on Saturday morning at Schu’s Grill & Bar, free refreshments.

Boulevard Inn library throughout the weekend and a free commemorative Art Fair poster along with a gift bag filled with Krasl items.

Having sat in to observe jurying—the Krasl has an open selection process where any artist and members of the public who wants to watch the process where the work to be judged for selection is displayed on screen—Higdon says it’s very impressive.

“You can just see what you as an artist are up against,” he says. “It really stands out when all these works on shown on the screen.”

Higdon is much more established as well. A graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, he first worked in graphic design before getting into fine art.

Because he liked to sail and his father-in-law had a sailboat moored in Holland, he and his wife moved here from the Lansing area about 34 years ago.

“I saw street fairs as a way to hone my craft,” says Higdon who describes his paintings as representational.

“By that I mean you can identify what I’m painting. I don’t necessarily spell it out but you can recognize it.”

The Krasl was just one of about 13 to 15 shows he did a year in the beginning. Now, he works with interior designers, print publishers, art consultants and art galleries and does only two to three shows a year. But the Krasl remains one of those.

Higdon believes that a major reason the Krasl Art Fair has been such a success is the community support.

“It’s like being embraced by everyone and for that I give kudos to the committees, the community and the volunteers,” he says. “The Krasl couldn’t do the fair without the volunteers and the city supports it with the shuttles and the space. And then you also have all the individual and corporate sponsors which make it a success. Besides that, it’s a very great geographical area right on the bluff overlooking the lake at the peak of summer weather. What’s also important is that compared to other shows, the Krasl is very artist friendly.” -JANE AMMESON

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ctor Michael Urie welcomed a range of noted names backstage in New York while starring in last year’s Off-Broadway run of the smash-hit Buyer & Cellar.

Like Urie himself, it’s a show that is clever and creative, packed with stories and personas, all packaged with what seems like an innocent exterior, while offering just a hint of a naughty smile.

What kind of one-man stage show could attract the appearances and applause of Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters and Barry Manilow to plant themselves in the audience?

The answer is a fun, fictionalized, (but still inspired by a very real premise concerning Barbra Streisand’s basement) production, and it’s the hot show of the summer playing May 6 until June 15 at The Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago.

Urie stars as Alex More, a struggling actor in Los Angeles who takes a job working in the mall Streisand has in the basement of her Malibu home. (Don’t bother to re-read this last sentence, as incredible as it might seem). One day, Babs comes downstairs and bonding begins while a host of subjects are explored spanning WHAT: Buyer & Cellar the price of fame, the cost of Starring Michael Urie materialistic possessions and a WHERE: The Broadway spotlight on life when working one Playhouse at Water of the oddest of odd jobs.

Tower Place, 175 E. It’s Urie, the lone man on stage Chestnut, Chicago during this 90-minute comedy, who WHEN: May 6 to morphs in and out of all of the roles, June 15, 2014 including some very on-the-mark FYI: 800.775.2000 or moments playing both Babs and BroadwayInChicago.com lead character Alex’s boyfriend Barry. or BuyerandCellar.com While Streisand has never seen the show, actress Jane Fonda has.

“When Jane Fonda came backstage, the first thing she said is: ‘That shopping mall in Streisand’s basement is real! I’ve been there!’“ says Urie, known to TV fans for playing the personal assistant of Vanessa Williams’ character on the ABC series Ugly Betty.

“Then, the next thing Jane said was: ‘Has Barbra seen it? I don’t think she’d like it. Do you?’“ Urie, all smiles, is quick to clarify the show is meant to be fun and entertaining and isn’t mean-spirited.

Following the Broadway In Chicago limited engagement, Urie and the production move on to play runs in Washington,

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D.C. and then Los Angeles, where it will be very convenient for Streisand to slip-in to a back row.

Buyer & Cellar had its world premiere in April 2013 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in New York, where it received rave reviews and played a sold-out, extended run before transferring to the Barrow Street Theatre where it opened June 24, 2013 and continues to break box office records now starring Broadway leading man Christopher J. Hanke. The play recouped its initial investment faster than any Off-Broadway show and was recently nominated for a 2014 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show.

Written by Jonathan Tolins, Urie said the playwright developed the idea for the show after simple table talk with his pals about Streisand and her casual reference to the mall landscape in the basement of her home included in a coffee-table book she published about her life, career and homes.

(Urie confides Tolins originally created this one-man show for actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ABC’s Modern Family, but the redhead’s TV filming schedule was not conducive to also doing this stage work.)

Likeable and genuine spirit Urie is full of energy and works hard to please his audiences.

“It’s not easy being the only guy on stage for eight shows a week,” says Urie, also admitting he’s confounded by the fact he’s never been to Chicago prior to this show opportunity.

“There’s not much around me on stage, as for set, props and costume. It’s all just me. But I love this story and the characters so much, so it’s a good time sharing the connection these special people have with an audience.”

He says when he chatted with Midler backstage, the actress was someone who understood the expectations (and exhaustion) of anchoring a one-person stage story.

Last year, Midler starred as the late Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers on Broadway before a three-week December run in Los Angeles in the play titled I’ll Eat You Last.

Ironically, Mengers’ roster of A-list clients such as Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw and Faye Dunaway also included Streisand.

“It was a wonderful performance,” Streisand says in a released statement to the Los Angeles Times via her publicist.

“Bette made me laugh in the same way that Sue did and she touched my heart as Sue did. It isn’t the whole story of course.

Some of the facts are not true, but it was a very enjoyable evening.”

So will there be a sighting of Streisand at one of Urie’s future performances, with a publicist statement also to follow?

A suddenly silent Urie just smiles and widens his bright eyes in anticipation. -PHILIP POTEMPA

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Michael Urie toasting and roasting Streisand on stage in ‘Buyer & Cellar’

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But rather than bright and airy, the dark ceramic tile, forest green colored Formica countertops and accents of red maple wood work, took away from the beauty of the magnificent lakeshore.

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it into a modern beach home perfect for entertaining and enjoying he kitchen, which was dark with just a small the lake.” window, was updated with such additions as This June, six architectural gems like the Miles’ house will open a stainless steel island and shelving, cement their doors on June 7 for the Annual Heartland Alliance Home & countertops, a large new window and glass tile Garden Tour to benefit Heartland Alliance, an organization with the accents. An old Mission style dining room table mission to advance human rights and respond to the human needs custom- made to open up and seat 12 was given a of endangered populations—particularly the poor, the isolated, faux Chinese finish and the vinyl floored basement, and the displaced—through the provision of comprehensive and became extra bedrooms. A plus for rainy beach respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions day is the customized home theater with 20 leather seats and leading to a more just global society. twinkling stars on the ceiling. Large decks, one with a hot tub Other homes on the tour include the one belonging to Erika off of the master bedroom, as well as 1000 square-foot deck and Alan Bartelstein who live in a home perched high on a hill in surrounded by a glass railing, front the Lake Michigan shoreline. the wooded rolling hill countryside in Southwest Michigan’s wine Other touches included using bead board and tile to cover the country. After many times staying old pipe leading up from the threewith best friends Cynthia and Jean story fireplace. Taking the ribs of Joho (their home is also on the an old canoe, striping and pickling tour), Erika Bartelstein looked at the wood turned a neglected The home of Pattiann and Michael Miles was designed hundreds of homes trying to find relic into a piece of art stretching to take full advantage of one that would fit their weekend lengthwise above the fireplace and the beautiful stretch of Lake needs. representing the water location.

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“The first thing I would do “You can see the canoe from the when stepping out of my car to beach,” says Ellis about look at house was to listen,” says the overall effect of the piece both Erika who is an interior designer inside and out. We turned

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and previously lived in New York. “I didn’t want to hear cars or anything but the sound of birds and nature.”

Serendipitously, the house they found was just down the road from the Johos. Enlisting the help of architect Ann Krsul of Krsul+Viedeman Architects with offices in Bridgman and New York, the Bartelsteins tore the old house down, keeping the original foundation and expanded up rather than flowing out so they didn’t have to remove any of the stately trees on the property including the ones that had flanked the old farm house.

“I call it a little house on a big hill,” says Erika. “It’s only a 1,000-square-feet but it looks much more imposing than it really is.”

With great views of the grounds, a wonderful screened-in porch and the perfect kitchen with wood planked floors and large windows, the home is designed to give the couple exactly what they want—a place for cooking and entertaining with each room having some type of access to the outdoors.

Other important aspects of the home’s design include a 60-foot patio which creates an enormous entertaining space along with the pool and pergola covered with flowering clematis and trumpet vines.

With the addition of a “floating” central WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 10am staircase and double Eastern Time; 9am Central rows of farmhouse WHERE: Harbor Country windows, the home is bathed in natural light, COST: $100 for individual creating an inviting tour ticket; $140 for tour and cozy ambience. and lunch at the Chikaming Country Club in Lakeside.

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he nine-foot wide Umbrellas of Harbert, each used as a canvas for the work of regional artists, are definitely not for foul weather.

Instead each is an artistic endeavor created to be displayed along a mile stretch of Red Arrow Highway as it winds its way through the quaint lakeside community of Harbert, Michigan.

“If it rains or the wind kicks up we have to hurry to take them down,” says Robert Vincent Gildo, who has previously chaired the Umbrellas of Harbert event and also painted several umbrellas over the years.

Based very loosely on the Catherine Deneuve 1964 movie The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in which the actress plays Geneviève, who makes her living selling umbrellas at her not very successful boutique in Cherbourg, a coastal city in Normandy. The Harbert event was designed both to showcase not only the talents of local and regional artists but also as a charitable event. The umbrellas, once painted, are displayed in front of businesses such as Red Arrow Gallery, Vineyard Lofts, Seasons Harvest, Carol Brychta Real Estate, Dora Jane and the venerable Swedish Bakery, starting on the July 4th weekend. This year, on August 16, the umbrellas will then be relocated to the Center of the World Showroom for a 5 p.m. party which includes live music, food, wine and an auction. The monies raised from the auction have, in the past, gone to such organizations as the Michiana Humane Society.

“Some of the themes I do in my paintings, I incorporate into my umbrellas,” says Gildo, who not only owns the Red Arrow Gallery in Harbert with his wife, Jan, but also recently opened Vincent, another gallery, in downtown Three Oaks.

Each of the umbrellas, like any work of art, has a title and a few years ago Gildo, who likes to do skyscapes of Chicago, repeated that theme on an umbrella titled “Chicago.” Another of his umbrellas incorporated a dream that he and his fellow Rotarians have of adding such improvements to Hoadley Park in Three Oaks as a nature trail. Other works include pretty orange

angelfish swimming in a deep blue sea and what he describes as “crazy jazz musicians in each panel.”

“The great thing about the Chicago umbrella is that it sold at auction for a few hundred dollars and then a couple of years later, the people donated it to the auction where it sold again, so we made more money on it for charity,” he says.

For the Gildo, the umbrellas are a family affair. His wife, Jan, has painted several including “The Opening” which depicts four couples drinking cocktails in conversation as they stand in front of paintings.

“It’s about the snobs who come into the gallery,” she says.

Jan’s sister, Cindy Yager, also participates in umbrella painting. Her “Sweet Nectar” was a splash of brightly colored flowers and hummingbirds.

“The goal of the Umbrellas of Harbert is to help bring public awareness to the town of Harbert as a diverse community with many businesses and cultural offerings,” notes Rich Kochanny, President of the Harbert Business Association (HBA) which sponsors the event, adding that it also provides the opportunity to give back to the area by supporting different local charities.

According to an article Kochanny shared that ran in Narooma News, the Harbert event helped spur the “Umbrellas of Bermagui” in Australia.

Though Gildo is a recognized artist, you don’t have to be to enter.

“I’m not really an artist,” says his wife Jan. “It’s just fun to do.”

The HBA provides the blank umbrellas to interested artists who then get to work. But a word to the wise, it’s not necessarily stress-free.

“You look at the umbrellas and it looks easy,” says Gildo. “But it’s quite a process taking an immense amount of work and time.

First of all it’s hard to get a perspective like you would with a flat canvas. They’re round with eight flat panels. It takes hours just to put on a base coat and if you worked on it straight through it would take at least a week.”

Gildo pauses for just a quick moment and then continues.

“But it’s great to do and great to see them on the road,” he says. “Plus it’s for the good of the community. We have a lot of great artists who participate and they all do very creative umbrellas.” -JANE AMMESON

IF YOU GO WHAT: The Umbrellas of Harbert // WHEN: On display beginning July 4th weekend at businesses along Red Arrow Highway until Saturday, August 16 at 5pm when charity auction begins. // WHERE: Auction at the Center of the World Showroom, 13400 Red Arrow Highway // FYI: For more information, 269.876.7879; harbert-michigan.com

photography courtesy of UMBRELLAS OF HARBERT

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Miller Bakery CafĂŠ and Save the Dunes partnered to raise funds and increase membership for Save the Dunes during this first annual fundraiser.

The evening featured more than 20 boutique wines, an all-youcan-eat buffet, a silent auction, a wine raffle and live music. Proceeds to benefit Save the Dunes.

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The annual Calumet Council gala was held at the Center for Performing Arts in Munster. The five course meal with wine pairings included southwest butternut squash, salad of warm pears stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese, scallops with bacon and maple Dijon cream, roast tenderloin and rack of lamb and mango sorbet or gelato with Macadamia nut cookie.

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Through Oct 25 Chesterton’s European Market, Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton. 219.926.5513. chestertonseuropeanmarket.com.

This European Market offers a quality shopping experience, live entertainment and a festive community environment. The artists, chefs, merchants and farmers come from Indiana, Michigan and Illinois to offer visitors an extraordinary collection of products and services.

Jun 6 21st Annual Beaux Arts Ball, 6pm, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1839 ext. 100. southshoreartsonline.org. This black tie affair features cocktails, dinner and dancing, plus a live and silent auction.

All proceeds from the event help support and grow the South Shore Arts everykid program, which provides art opportunities for more than 28,000 children and youths every year.

Jun 7 Cobe Cup Cruise, 1-2pm, Cedar Lake Eagles #2529, 13140 Lake Shore Dr, Cedar Lake. 219.663.2134. regionalstreeters.com. The historic Cobe Cup antique car cruise returns to Northwest Indiana. The cruise route will be lengthened this year to include much of the original 23-mile race route, running from Cedar Lake, through Lowell and Crown Point, and back to Cedar Lake. The Cobe Cup Cruise is intended to feature classic antique cars and trucks, but vehicle models through the 1980s are welcome to participate.

Jun 7 Jammin with Save the Dunes, 5-11pm, Washington Park, 115 Lakeshore Dr, Michigan City.

219.879.3564. savedunes.org. This annual fundraiser for Save the Dunes features four live bands and great local grub from Rolling Stonebaker Pizza, Shoreline and Soda Dog, as well as amazing local craft beer from Shoreline Brewery, Figure Eight Brewing, Burn ‘Em Brewing and Hunter’s Brewing. All ages welcome.

Jun 20-21 Food and Arts Festival, 11am-11pm Fri, downtown Crown Point. 219.769.6223. crossroadschamber.org. Arts and crafts vendors fill the downtown square, as the aroma of delicious delicacies permeate the air. This family-friendly event was formerly the Taste of Crown Point.

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Jun 28 Eat, Shop & Rock, 10am4pm, Hohman Ave & Williams St, Hammond. 219.512.4298. downtownhammond.org. This sidewalk sale and fest celebrates the 60s and 70s and features a wide array of vendors; singing, look-a-like and trivia contests; live music; vintage cars; delicious food and more.

Jun 28-29 Garden Walk, 9am-5pm walk, Lowell. 11am-1pm lunch,

Gardens of Niemeyers, 3242 W 169th Ave, Lowell. 219.696.8282. lowellgardenclub.com. The Lowell Garden Club presents its 18th annual garden walk, featuring a stroll through some of the town’s most beautiful gardens with a garden luncheon held at Gardens of Niemeyers.

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Through Oct 5 Antiques on the Bluff, 10am-5pm every first Sat, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. stjoetoday.com. Antiques line the bluff the first Saturday of each month at this premier event for St. Joseph and antiquers around Southwest Michigan.

May 22-Aug 28 Riverfront Concert Series, 7pm Thu, Riverfront Park on Water St, South Haven. 269.637.0772. south-haven.com. During this summerlong concert series, music lovers can experience a variety of musical performances—including jazz, classical, folk and contemporary—while enjoying views of boats traveling on the river and fantastic sunsets over the lake. Concerts are free to the public and attendees should bring their own lawn chair or blanket, as well as a light coat.

Jun 7 Festival of Cars, downtown South Haven. 269.637.0345. southhaven.com. Fun awaits the entire family at this annual festival dedicated to cars. Admission is free for spectators but donations are accepted. A portion of the proceeds from the T-shirt sale and all of the proceeds from the silent auction benefit Hunt for a Cure, which targets Cystic Fibrosis.

Jun 14 Rhumbline Regatta, St. Joseph River Yacht Club, 1 Lighthouse Ln, St. Joseph. 269.983.6393. sjryc. com. This single race yacht regatta has four divisions and a five-hour maximum time limit. A party follows the race, with delicious food served riverside and awards presented to the top three boats in each section, plus a performance by P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend.

Jun 21 Fernwood Annual Garden Party, Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd, Buchanan.

269.695.6491. fernwoodbotanical. org. This beautiful evening under the stars has it all—music, live and silent auctions, and dinner prepared by Chef Tim Carrigan. The event supports Fernwood Botanical Garden.

Jun 28-29 Artigras, 10am-5pm, Whittaker & Merchant Sts, downtown New Buffalo. newbuffalo.org.

Original works of art take center stage at this annual festival. More than 130 juried artists from around the world, as well as a select group of Harbor Country artists, present works in all mediums—paintings, sculptures, glass, photography, drawings, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics, mixed media and furniture. The event also features live entertainment, artist demonstrations, great food and more.

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Through Jun 15 Envisioning China—A Festival of Arts and Culture, various locations around the University of Chicago Campus, Chicago.

773.702.2366. arts.uchicago.edu.

This five-month festival features more than 40 events and exhibitions related to Chinese cultural history. The diverse selection of art, film, music and performance events are free and open to the public, supporting the festival’s mission of creating a dialogue around Chinese art and heritage.

May 29-Aug 28 Rockin’ in the Park, 7-9:45pm Thu, MB Financial Park at Rosemont, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont. mbparkrosemont.com.

Admission is free to this weekly concert series boasting music of classic cover bands, as well as fireworks, food and beverage tents on the park’s great lawn.

May 30-Jun 1 Millennium Art Festival, 11am-6pm Fri, 10am6pm Sat, 10am-5pm Sun, Lake St & Michigan Ave, Chicago. amdurproductions.com/millenniumart-festival. Located in the heart of downtown, this annual art festival offers original works from more than 110 acclaimed artists in every medium—including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, sculptures, mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, wood and furniture. The event also features live music and festival fare from neighborhood restaurants.

Jun 6 Adult’s Night Out, 6-10:30pm, Lincoln Park Zoo, Cannon Dr at Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago. lpzoo.org.

Guest who are 21 years of age and older are invited to this new evening event for a rare opportunity to explore the zoo after hours. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Jun 6-8 Ribfest Chicago, 5-10pm Fri, noon-10pm Sat-Sun, Lincoln, Damen & Irving Park, Chicago.

847.677.8273. ribfest-chicago.com.

Chicago’s most anticipated street festival draws more than 50,000 attendees. In addition to a selection of mouthwatering BBQ, this festival features a BBQ master cook-off, an eating contest, an Indie music fest and a kids’ event area.

Jun 7 The Goldfish Ball 2014 Gala, 6pm, John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago.

312.692.2713. sheddaquarium. org/gala. Chicago’s most prominent philanthropic leaders will gather for a night of cocktails, dinner, entertainment by the Simone Vitale Orchestra and dancing at the aquarium’s annual black tie gala.

Jun 7-Oct 11 Downtown Tinley Farmer’s Market, 8am-1pm, Zabrocki Plaza, 174th & Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park. downtowntinley. com. This weekly market offers the best selection of fruits, vegetables and fresh flowers.

Jun 13-15 Chicago Blues Festival, 11am-9:30pm, Grant Park, Columbus Dr & Congress Pkwy, Chicago. choosechicago.com/chicago-bluesfestival. The largest blues festival in the world, this three-day musical experience spans five stages as more than 500,000 blues fans take over the park. Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, the late Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.

exhibitions Indiana

Through Jul 26 Material Possessions, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter. org. This intimate group showing features the work of five esteemed artists of the highest artistic practice in the field of contemporary fiber arts. These established and emerging artists incorporate a redemptive sensibility in the use of methods and materials in this innovated 2-D and 3-D exhibit. Also, through Jul 26: Ignorance with Wings by Michael Bill Smith.

Through Aug 10 Parallel Pursuits--Tom Brand’s Finding Form and Carole Stodder’s Shaping Space, Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso.

219.464.5365. valpo.edu/artmuseum.

This exhibit offers an opportunity to compare and contrast the abstract works of two Michigan City, Ind. artists. Brand’s art features carefully composed shapes with an expressive or painterly surface, while Stodder’s paintings feature geometrical patterns with hard edges. Also, through Aug 10: Drawings by Fred Frey, New Acquisitions and Paintings

by Eleanor Lewis.

Opens Jun Fur, Feather, Skin & Scales—Artworks of the Animal, Southern Shore Art Association, 724 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.369.9028. southernshoreartassociation.com.

Animal-inspired paintings, sculptures, photography and other media comprise this exhibit.

Jun 15-Aug 31 Baby Boom or Bust! Center for Visual and Performing Arts Atrium Gallery, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster.

219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline. org. This exhibit takes a fond look back at the iconic, often innocent, images of life in the nuclear age with iconic imagery by artist Brian J. Sullivan and memorabilia—including Hanna Barbera characters, Barbie and Ken, Howdy Doody, space toys and robots, lunch boxes, presidential memorabilia and vintage paint-bynumbers from an atomic childhood.

Also, through May 25: 40th Annual Tri-County Junior/Senior High School Art Show.

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The information presented in Essential Events is accurate as of press time, but readers are encouraged to call ahead to verify the dates and times.

Please note that Illinois and most Indiana events adhere to central time, and Michigan events are eastern time.

happenings Indiana

Jun 12-15

WATERFRONT FESTIVAL South Haven. 269.767.8765 waterfrontfilm.org

Jun 18

SUMMER RHAPSODY MUSICAL FESTIVAL 7:30-9:30pm, Central Park Plaza 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332 valparaisoevents.com

Jun 14

TASTE OF PORTER COUNTY 11am-10pm, Founders Square Park 6300 S Founders Park, Portage 219.916.8003 tasteofportercounty.org.

Through Jun 7 Kristin Hosbein— Light and Shadow, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph.

269.983.3688. boxfactoryforthearts.org.

A native of St. Joseph and a Box Factory studio artist, Kristin Hosbein paints in the plein air tradition, using color, form and values to interpret the unfolding scene and in the studio using a similar process with the occasional addition of wax and alkyd mediums to the oil colors.

She also uses charcoal sticks to draw into paintings, creating textures that might not be accomplished by brush alone.

Through Jun 15 Northern Indiana Artists—Curated Exhibit, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles.

269.695.6491. fernwoodbotanical.org.

This exhibit by the Northern Indiana Artists group features their latest work.

Through Aug 16 West Michigan Area Show, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo. 269.349.7775. kiarts. org. Since the 1960s, this annual juried exhibition has showcased the exceptional work of area artists in all media. Also, through May 25: Inside Steinway— Photographs by Christopher Payne; through Jul 5: Cultural Encounters—India, Burman and Tibet; May 31-Aug 24: Louis Comfort Tiffany.

773.947.3133. msichicago.org. After a recent conservation project, this beloved exhibit is now more magical than ever.

This elaborate house full of hand-crafted miniatures and artifact was completed by silent film star Colleen Moore in 1935 and has delighted generations of museum goers with it’s tiny treasures and imaginative presentation. Also, through Sept 1: 80 at 80 and Earth Explorers; through Oct 31: THINK.

May 23-Aug 17 David Nash—From Kew Gardens to Meijer Gardens, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave, NE, Grand Rapids.

888.957.1580. meijergardens.org. This broad and comprehensive presentation features sculptures, installations and drawings by British artist David Nash. Also, through Oct 31: Bernar Venet at Meijer Gardens.

Through Jan 4 The Machine Inside— Biomechanics, The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 312.922.9410. fieldmuseum.org. The marvels of natural engineering are on display during this exhibit, which explores how living things— including humans—are machines built to survive, move and discover. Also, through Sept 7: Opening the Vaults—Wonders of the 1983 World’s Fair; through Feb 1: Before the Dinosaurs—Tracking the Reptiles of Pangaea; through Jun 7, 2015: Bunky Echo-Hawk—Modern Warrior.

Jun 8-Jul 20 From Coloma to Covert—Barbara Crane Photographs, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix St, South Haven. 269.637.1041. southhavenarts.org. Native to Southwest Michigan Barbara Crane exhibits the views she has seen for years of the stretch between Coloma and Covert. Also, through Jun 1: Impressions of South Haven.

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Reopens May 23 Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, Museum of Science and Industry, 57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago.

Opens Apr 18 Modern Masters Return, The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.

312.629.6635. artic.edu/aic. This renowned collection of modern European painting and sculpture returns to its home on the third floor of the Modern Wing with more than 100 works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Constantin Brâncusi and Salvador Dalí. Also, through Jun 1: Dayanita Singh; through Jun 15: The Thrill of the Chase—

Drawings for the Harry B. and Bessie K. Braude Memorial Collection; through Jun 16: Hired Hand; through Jul 27: When the Greeks Ruled Egypt; through Oct 5: Nairy Baghramiam—French Curve/Slip of the Tongue.

Through Oct 5 Unbound— Contemporary Art After Frida Kahlo, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312.280.2660. mcachicago.org. Stemming from the artist’s interest in language and poetry, this exhibition is organized like a poem and divided into several sections or stanzas, with each section featuring works in several media. Pieces on display range from sculpture and ceramics to drawing, textiles and painting. Also, through Jun 15: Warhol and Marisol; through Jul 13: Alexander Calder; through Aug 3: Isa Genzken—Retrospective.

performance Indiana

Chicago Street Theater, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children. May 23-Jun 7: Rabbit Hole.

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Through Jun 22 Krasl Art Center Biennal Sculpture Invitational and Ken Thompson, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph. 269.983.0271. krasl.org. A selection of 25 sculptures by some of the finest and most creative sculptors working today grace the KAC grounds and other nearby locales.

Working models and sketches are on display indoors, plus a solo show by 2012 Purchase Award winner, Michigan sculptor Ken Thompson. Also, through Jun 22: The Crossing By Shannon Eakins; Jun 27-Sept 14: Waves.

LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE WINE FESTIVAL Weko Beach, Bridgman. 269.925.6301 lakemichiganshorewinetrail.com.

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New Buffalo ARTigras June 28 - June 29

New Buffalo Art Festival features approximately 40 juried artists in a variety of mediums including painting, photography, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood and more! Work will be available for sale at the festival.Artist demonstrations, festival food and live music enhance this spectacular free admission art event in the heart of New Buffalo, Michigan.

10a-5pm ET both Saturday and Sunday, FREE admission

Independence Celebration July 3 through 7

In true beach celebration style, this week is filled with surfing demos, sand castles, outdoor movies, symphony orchestra concert and fireworks! All events are FREE admission.

-Surfing and Stand-Up paddle board demonstrations by Third Coast Surf Shop 1-3 pm on Thursday July 3rd.

-Free Outdoor Family Movies provided by St John United Church of Christ Friday July 4th—Despicable Me 2 Saturday July 5th—Frozen Sunday July 6th—Journey to the Center of the Earth 2 Movies at 9:45 pm EST on the beach at the Lighthouse Jake’s at the Beach Concession Stand will be open. Bring blankets and Chairs y Southwest Michigan Symphon Free concert by Symphony Orchestra, made possible by Pokagon Fund, at Lions Park across from New Buffalo beach July 3rd, 8:30 pm EST Huge fireworks display over Lake Michigan as grand finale of symphony sponsored in part by the Pokagon Fund. approximate start time 10:10 PM EST

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Bill Kobak, of Chicago, surfs on Lake Michigan at Whihala Beach in Whiting.

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urely one can appreciate a sandy shoreline amid the crisp winds of autumn or marvel at the frozen majesty of Lake Michigan during the icy winter, but a beach doesn’t really shine in all of its glorious beachiness until the heat and sunshine and activity of summer arrive. Never has this notion been truer than this year, after the relentlessness of our arctic entrapment over the past several months. • Borne perhaps of the simple realization that our designated beach season is so cruelly finite, we here in the Midwest have never been ones to take our beaches for granted. So don’t be surprised if the crowds are just a little bit bigger and the smiles just a little bit wider when the beaches of Indiana, Michigan and Chicago once again heat up for another busy summer. After all, we’ve never been more aware of how lucky we are to have them.

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The pavilion at the Portage Lakefront Park and Riverwalk at the National Lakeshore.

The dunes at Central Beach of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore invite hikers to a sandy stroll.

New Buffalo Public Beach offers a playground area only a few steps from the shoreline.

to the endless array of volleyball courts, this is not the beach for those looking to get away from it all—it’s for those who prefer to be right in the middle of it all.

1600 N Lake Shore Drive 312.742.5121 cpdbeaches.com

Paddle boarders try to catch some waves on North Avenue Beach in Chicago.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore You can spread out on a towel here if you’d like, but you’re almost sure to be in the minority— everybody else (kids especially) will be turning their legs to jelly climbing through the shifting sands of the dune hills.

6748 S Dune Highway, Glen Arbor 231.326.5134 nps.gov/slbe/ planyourvisit Van Buren State Park With a mile of sandy beach, towering dune formations and a series of woodland trails, this is a great place to unwind before or after enjoying one of South Haven’s many summer festivals.

23960 Ruggles Road, South Haven

269.637.2788 michigandnr.com/ parksandtrails Warren Dunes State Park With three miles of shoreline, six miles of hiking trails and 260 feet of dune elevation, Warren checks off every box on the list of great beach adventure options.

12032 Red Arrow Highway, Lake Charter Township 269.426.4013 michigandnr.com/ parksandtrails North and South Beaches If you have two quarters, there’s no need to choose between these two South Haven beaches—just hop on the “beach bus” and spend part of your day at each.

North: Lakeshore Drive

South: Water Street, South Haven 269.637.0772 southhaven.com/ south-haven-mi-parks

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Ohio Street Beach Compared to its more crowded brethren just to the north, this Streeterville pocket can be relatively serene during the week, though the weekends often draw flotillas of debauchery in the not-too-distant waters.

600 N Lake Shore Drive 312.742.5121 cpdbeaches.com North Avenue Beach From the bustling nauticalthemed beach house to the rushing stream of bikes and blades along the adjacent lakefront path

Oak Street Beach The see-and-be-seen beach in Chicago, this glamorous elbow of sand and selfies nuzzles right up to Lake Shore Drive in the shadow of the Magnificent Mile and the Gold Coast.

Oak Street and Lake Shore Drive 312.742.5121 cpdbeaches.com Montrose Avenue Beach Away from the raucousness of the “downtown” beaches, this North Side expanse is nevertheless a sure spot to find large, though mostly laid-back, weekend crowds.

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WORDS BY HEATHER AUGUSTYN Herb and Charlotte Read have spent a lifetime involved in conservation of the Indiana dunes. As a young boy, Herb took walks with his family in the singing sands, identifying prickly pear cactus, hairy puccoon, and pitcher plant. He fell in love with the dunes, and so when he met and fell in love with Charlotte, they eventually made the dunes their home.

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Senator Paul Douglas and Gary Mayor George Chacharis participate in conservation efforts in the Dunes in the 1960s.

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ogether they raised their five children in a house just a stone’s throw from the entrance to the Indiana Dunes State Park and they lived until old age in another home located in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the park they helped to fight to establish along with Dorothy Buell and members of Save the Dunes. They opposed industry in the dunes, and pollution, and development because this was their beloved dunes, their home, and it needed a protector. Now in their mid-80s they still attend civic meetings and voice their opinions and save their dunes.

“People ask me all the time, aren’t the dunes already saved? No, they’re not,” says Charlotte.

The shores of Lake Michigan are a place unlike any other in the world. Deposits of glacial till left thousands of years ago resulted in a biodiversity studied by ecologists and admired by tourists. We are privileged to live in an area so rich with diverse nature. So why then is this landscape at risk? Why is it no safer now than it was 50, even 100 years ago?

The Indiana dunes are generally protected by both the Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Legislation for designation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore passed in 1966 and due to bureaucracy; establishment was not effective until 1972. The Indiana Dunes State Park legislation was passed in 1923 and was opened in 1926. There are 2,182 acres in the Indiana Dunes State Park today and nearly 13,000 acres in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshores (some estimates say 15,000 but that tally includes the state park property).

Brandt Baughman, manager of the Indiana Dunes State Park, says that throughout these many acres, one menace threatens the wildlife from dune to forest, from bog to oak savanna—invasive species. “Invasive species are our primary concern. We typically have

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The Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore conduct prescribed burns, not to eradicate invasive species, but to encourage many dormant seeds, saplings, and plants to oxygenate and grow through extinguished debris.

“ general development in the dunes, and not all sand dunes in Michigan are protected. We have a law that we administer in my office which protect the most sensitive dunes,” Jordan says.

Approximately 74,000 acres were designated as Critical Dune Areas (CDAs) in 1989 and are protected by this law called the Sand Dunes Protection and Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA).The critical dune areas represent the tallest and most spectacular dunes along Lake Michigan’s shoreline in the lower and upper peninsulas, and the shores of Lake Superior. “The purpose of the statute is to balance for present and future generations the benefits of protecting, preserving, restoring and enhancing the diversity, quality, functions and values of the state’s critical dunes with the benefits of economic development and multiple human uses of the critical dunes, and the benefits of public access to and enjoyment of the critical dunes,” states the Department of Environmental Quality website.

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rad Wurfel, director of communications for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality says that other threats to the dunes include rising and falling lake levels.

“We just bottomed out on our 30 year low on the lake. They’ve been going down for 15 years and that will have an impact on coastal wetlands,” he says. “We do have good laws to protect the dunes but the dunes are always eyed for development and we always get a big fight every time someone wants to build in the dunes,” says Wurfel.

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a crew of two people that are dedicated solely to resource management at the State Park and their time is spent on invasive species control. We focus on garlic mustard, Japanese barberry, bush honeysuckle, Canada thistle, burning bush, Lombardy poplar, and phragmites which are ubiquitous on the roadsides and difficult to control. One of the emerging concerns is with lyme grass, an invasive beach grass that we are starting to see and it is particularly aggressive. The removal is based on species and the time of the year. Some we rely on hand pulling, others we simply spray, and others we hand wick and apply herbicide to each individual plant,” says Baughman.

What is the threat with unassuming plants, some of which can be quite pretty?

Baughman explains, “With aggressive species, they can be either native or exotic.

Exotic invasives, since they aren’t native to this area, tend to come in and take over. It will ultimately become a monoculture and you lose your biodiversity which is what is so unique about this area, the ecological biodiversity. We will also do control of aggressive native species such as the sassafras. The key is early detection and rapid response. So if you’re out hiking on a trail and see invasive species, please let a park ranger know. Don’t assume we know about it because we might not know it’s there.”

The Indiana Dunes State Park as well as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore also conduct prescribed burns, not to eradicate invasive species, but to encourage many dormant seeds, saplings and plants to oxygenate and grow through extinguished debris. They conduct these burns in the spring with expert staff and fire personnel who replicate a historically natural process.

Cathy Martin, parks program coordinator for the Save the Dunes Conservation Fund, confirms that their focus is on eradicating invasive species as well as protecting biodiversity. Martin says, “Invasive species are

a major threat to the dunes especially to the parks. The National Park is one of the top five most bio diverse in the country and invasive species threaten that biodiversity— the rare wildlife and plant life, and the fragmentation of the parks contributes to that. Roads, neighborhoods and industry break up the parks, which contributes to the spread of the species. It’s just part of the park, part of the character, but it brings a whole level of challenges that other parks don’t have to deal with.”

Martin says that with 15,000 acres of dunes in Northwest Indiana, the challenge of invasive species eradication comes down to money. “All parks across the country have faced huge budget cuts which lead to reduction in the number of rangers, a reduction in wildlife monitoring, reduced maintenance capacity, and weakened resource management. These cutbacks threaten the health of our national park and without adequate funding and staff resources, the parks are more vulnerable to invasive species, less resilient to the impact of climate, and suffer habitat degradation from decreased restoration efforts,” she says.

Martin encourages people who are interested in helping to fight this issue to go to their website, savedunes.org. “There is a section called Take Action with a link to support a proposed budget for the next fiscal year to fund the national parks in conjunction with the centennial initiative. In addition, there are volunteer and educational opportunities. The national park really loves volunteers on work days, helping with stewardship efforts. We also organize hikes to get people to realize the resource they have in their backyard. It’s so amazing to take a few steps out and be in a national park. That can motivate people to take action,” she says.

Kameron Jordan with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Water Resources Division says that invasive species are also a challenge to the dunes in Michigan, but other threats have been sufficiently minimized. “We have similar challenges as Indiana, but we have a lot more shoreline than Indiana. We have dunes on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior so we have a lot more dune challenges because we have a lot more dunes. Invasive species that can out compete the native species are a challenge here as well, but industrial pollution is not that big of a deal.

We have some sand mining but these areas are pretty isolated and defined and historical.

One of the things we keep a close eye on is

sail away I n 1898, five sail boats left Chicago, racing northeast to Mackinac Island, a journey 333 miles or 289.4 nautical miles long.

This year more than 300 boats of all sizes and models will make that same trip on July 19 for the Chicago Yacht Club’s 106th Annual Race to Mackinac in times most likely ranging from 30 to 65 hours. So much has changed since in those 115 years—even the minutest technological advances alone—like the apps available for iPhones and Androids to track the race in progress—would be mindboggling to those long ago sailors, but in other ways so much remains the same. That’s why in 2008, in celebration of the 100th running of the Race to Mackinac, the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) described it thusly: “Stripped down to its essence, the Mackinac event, like all sailboat racing, is still primarily a test of strength, endurance, strategy, willpower and a little sailors luck thrown in for good measure. And let’s not forget the dearest friend (and most menacing foe) of all sailors—the wind.”

The longest freshwater race in the world, the Chicago-Mackinac race is also an amateur event and there’s no prize money.

But finishing the course is a reward in its own.

Matt Gallagher, chairman of the 106th and 107th Chicago Yacht Club Races to Mackinac, agrees.

“When you look at the first boats back when the race first started, you realize there were some very good boats and that no matter what has changed, it’s still the force that moves the boats—the wind and water that make the race,” he says.

Chicago area resident Sara Renz, a sailing All American when attending the University of Charleston, has raced in 14 Chicago to Mackinac races. And though she’s a working mother of two young children, she’s so dedicated to sailing—and the race—that she is currently a joint chair on the CYC Mac Committee.

“There are several ways to do the race,” she says. “It depends on what boat you’re on. A cruising boat starts on Friday and you get hot water, cooking stove, good warm food and a place to sleep. It might take 60 to 65 hours to get there but you’ll have time to wave to people on shore.”

But Renz won’t be cruising or waving. She races on a Farr40, a sleek fiber boat with a runner-less rig and clean deck layout—a boat definitely designed for maximum speed on water.

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Going for speed is serious sailing and adds up to a grueling couple of days. On the fast boats, crews work in shifts, often four hours on, four off and eat less than gourmet food—pre-made meals or cut into chunks often heated, if at all, over propane.

“It’s like intense camping for two to three nights and it takes a lot preparation,” says Renz, who grew up outside of Chicago and started sailing around age eight and racing a few years later. “You can’t bring a lot of gear because weight is the key for making good time.

But it can be very cold at night and sunburn hot during the day. You need storm gear, all weather gear and you have to watch the weather.”

Ultimately, no matter how much weather watching is being done, Lake Michigan is treacherous and tricky.

Waves have less room to build than on the ocean so the chop period is shorter and fresh water is less buoyant as well—subtle variables that make a huge difference when piloting a boat. CNN founder Ted Turner did the Race to Mackinac but before he sailed, he termed Lake Michigan as “a mill pond.” That was in 1970, the year winds got up to 60 miles per hour and of the 167 starters, 88 withdrew. Turner, who made it to the island, also withdrew his description of Lake Michigan as well.

Those weren’t the strongest winds ever. During the 1911 race winds were clocked at 82 mph.

“I sailed the race in 2011 and it was the worst weather,” says Gallagher. “Then last year it was dead calm. The conditions during the race can vary hour by hour.”

For CYC Race Committee, numerous factors need to be considered before the race. It’s a huge coordinating project which Renz says is helped immeasurable by the 80 volunteers, the race sponsors, the Department of Natural Resources, yachts clubs and harbors along the way, the Coast Guard and Mackinac Island. A gem of a place in the waters separating upper and lower Michigan, cars have been banned since about the same time the first race took place. Transportation is by horse, carriage or bicycle along cobblestone streets. The magnificent Grand Hotel sits on a steep hill overlooking the harbor.

Built in the 1880s, it’s one of the few remaining wood tourist hotels and boasts the longest porch in the world. Renz says that many sailors often stay over until the next weekend to compete in a race in Harbor Springs, a beautiful lakeside Michigan town.

As lovely as Mackinac Island is, getting 330 or so sailboats into the harbor causes some logistical problems and members of the committee go up to do an inspection before hand to measure depths and

make sure all is set up to accommodate the exhausted sailors.

“There are also all the people,” says Gallagher. “Each boat has about an average of six to eight sailors. Some of the cruising boats have more.”

Gallagher estimates that most sailors do the race about six to eight times total but if you sail in 25 Race to Mackinac, you’re eligible to become a member of the Island Goats Sailing Society. Their website shows John Nedeau Sr. of the Muskegon Yacht Club having completed 65 Race to the Macs as of spring 2013 while.

Gene McCarthy of the CYC and Jackson Park Yacht Club had completed 59. That’s a lot of tough sailing.

The longest freshwater race in the world, the Chicago-Mackinac race is also an amateur event and there’s no prize money. But finishing the course is a reward in its own.

“It’s the challenge,” says Renz, “the sense of history and the camaraderie.”

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[Above] A gem of a place in the waters separating upper and lower Michigan, cars have been banned in Mackinac since about the same time the first race took place. [Left] More than 300 boats of all sizes and models will make that same trip on July 19th for the Chicago Yacht Club’s 106th Annual Race to Mackinac in times most likely ranging from 30 to 65 hours.

for your information WHAT: You don’t have to be a sailor to enjoy the Race to Mackinac.

A Shore Thing is the official parade of boats viewing party. Included are activities for children like face painting, balloon artists, a chance to follow the parade of boats as they sail past Navy Pier and learn about the boats and their crew and dancing after the parade.

WHEN: Saturday July 19, 10am to 1pm WHERE: Navy Pier, East End FYI: upshiftcreative.com/ ashorething For more information about the race, visit cycracetomackinac.com

David Ulrich and his daughter, Emily of Sunman, Ind., work on their Hubert the hippopotamus sand sculpture at Indiana Dunes State Park during the 15th annual sand sculpture contest sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes group.

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Sculpture artists return to Lake Michigan’s shores

words by Christine Bryant Park have seen the sand turn from tiny pieces of quartz and other mineral deposits to largerthan-life castles, turtles, alligators and more.

Now in its 17th year, this year’s Sand Sculpture Contest will take place July 12, and is expected to once again be a favorite among beach goers, says Brad Bumgardner, interpretive naturalist with the state park.

Participants can arrive first thing in the morning at 7, and will spend the next few hours fine tuning their pieces for the judges, who will begin viewing the structures at noon.

Mark Mason, owner of the sand sculpting company, Team Sandtastic, knows all about that time crunch that comes with sand sculpting.

“We’ve carved things for TV shows in 10 minutes,” he says. “We’ve had an ongoing performance art for 90 straight days in Hong Kong.”

While some sculpting events can last hours or days, even weeks, they have one thing in common, Mason says.

“In each, we push the medium we’re in to its maximum abilities,” he says. “That push, and admittedly some of the tremendous shoveling we can get into, could be considered hard by some, but that’s an aspect I like about the art of sand sculpting—we make our own medium.”

Travel often comes with the job of a sand sculptor—with professionals seeing the world, as the world in return sees their art.

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n display for the world to see, the largest sand sculpture park in the Middle East was built by an artist from the shores of Lake Michigan.

Ted Siebert, owner of The Sand Sculpture Co., located in the north suburbs of Chicago, spent months with his team, carving by hand the 35,000 tons of sand for the recordbreaking project in Kuwait. It was a labor of love that thousands witnessed over the four months it was on display this year.

Since returning to the United States, Siebert has continued his trade—a career that draws on creativity, a sense of youthfulness and a love of travel, yet attracts few.

“I would say there’s probably only about 200 professional sand sculptors,” he says.

“Most of us are friends and know each other.”

With sand sculpting competitions scattered throughout the coastal cities of the United States, those in Northwest Indiana don’t have to venture far to see the work of some of these artists, as living near sandy beaches opens the opportunity up to catch professionals’ work in progress—and sometimes novice sculptors trying their hand at the craft for fun.

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[Above] Tyna Bianco-Jessen, of Chesterton, helps work on a dragon and castle creation called “una volta,” which is Italian for “one time,” during a sand sculpture contest at Indiana Dunes State Park. [Right] Phil Gagna, of Portage, works on a sand creation of Salvador Dali’s famous painting, Perception of Memory.

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hose unable to make it to this year’s Indiana Dunes State Park event will have other opportunities to catch carvers in action. Grand Haven, Michigan’s 33rd annual Sand Sculpture Contest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21.

“Participants are given a twohour time block from 10 a.m. to noon to sculpt the sand without any artificial supports,” says Courtney Geurink, one of the event’s organizers.

With children and whole families invited to participate, Geurink says this event isn’t a professional competition—a question she gets asked often.

“It is for anyone and everyone who wants to sculpt something out of hand,” she says.

For more information on the Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest, go to facebook.com/ sandsculpturecontest.

Port Huron’s Blue Water SandFest will take place July 4-6. The Michigan festival will feature events for master sculptors, as well as amateurs. More than 10,000 attend this festival each year. For more information, go to bluewatersandfest.com.

The National Cherry Festival July 5-12 in Traverse City, Mich., will feature a family sand sculpture contest. For

more information on this festival, go to cherryfestival.org.

Take a walk along the beaches of Chicago and you might find some sculptures as well. Siebert says he recently completed a project at Oak Street Beach for an event at the John Hancock building.

“They wanted us to do a sculpture that could be seen from the 95th floor, so we had to it laying flat so you could stand up on the floor and look down at it,” he says.

For more information on the sand sculpture contest at the Indiana Dunes State Park, go to indianadunes.com.

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“We travel the globe, even Chicago, crafting sand and snow,” Mason says. “Next month a team of us will travel to Macau, China, for a large building replica.”

It can be an exciting thought to someone just starting out in the competitive field, but a career in sculpting also comes with challenges that other fields don’t often have associated with them.

“Our work is always under scrutiny—people are always watching us as we work,” Siebert says. “That can be a little tough to take sometimes. It’s not so bad now, but it was when we first started out.”

For Siebert, who has been sculpting for 25 years, says getting the right material for the sculpture is half the battle—and despite what many think, the perfect sand isn’t the sand that gets stuck between toes at the beach.

“The ideal material is sand that has a lot of silt in it, like river sand,” he says. “You don’t want that grainy stuff at all. Ocean beach sand carves well, but it doesn’t hold up well after the water is drained out. Silty sand dries out more like a sugar cube.”

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No need to take an eight-hour plane ride to immerse yourself in culture. Indiana, Michigan and Illinois have plenty of serene and happening destinations to suit any traveler. We take a tour of some of the best the South Shore area has to offer.

Michigan

EMERALD AVENUE

Jollay Orchards have long been a popular favorite for U-pick like sweet and tart cherries, red and black raspberries, peaches and apples.

FARM-TO-TABLE

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arah Jollay, whose family have been fruit farmers since 1857, thinks Mother Nature’s design is already complete—it just takes a little marketing for everyone to know about it.

That’s why Jollay working along with other Coloma, Michigan farmers as well as Contessa Winery, created Emerald Avenue—several miles of two lane country byway going south just off I-94 at Exit 39.

“It couldn’t be more perfect than this--to be surrounded by fruits orchards and farms,” says Tony Peterson, a third generation wine maker and owner of Contessa Winery.

Peterson makes not only reds like Cabernet Franc aged in Hungarian oak barrels and the best selling medium bodied semi-dry Lago Rosso and whites like his dry Pinot Grigio made with the classic Italian vinifera grape but also

several fruit wines—blueberry, black raspberry and cherry as well. And in the spirit of Emerald Avenue marketing, he suggests pairing the later with the cherry pie made and sold at Grandpa’s Cider Mill. His Celeste, a white he describes as a soft green apple nose with a hint of honey on the palate and a sweet finish, pairs with the many types of fruit salsas also for sale at Grandpa’s, another stop on Friday Road.

The Jollay family has long been one of the leaders in agri-tourism in Southwest Michigan. Their Jollay Orchards (yes, it’s a major stop on Friday Road) has long been a popular favorite for U-pick like sweet and tart cherries, red and black raspberries, peaches and apples as well as their popular Harvest Festival. Here in the months leading up to Halloween, families can visit the petting zoo, take a wagon ride to the apple orchard, hop off and fill a bag or two with apples, hop back on board to the pumpkin patch for the very exacting job of picking a future Jack-O-Lantern off the

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If Mother Nature decided to make a food court, it wouldn’t be to satisfy cravings for fats, sugar and salt like many mall food courts but instead would put us in close proximity to verdant green fields and nature’s bounty.

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The Jollay Orchards offer fun activities throughout the spring and summer seasons including a Ferris wheel, super-maze and Western town.

donuts and Michigan fruit pies in a bag.

Whole Foods aficionados can go to the source with a stop at Molter Family Orchards, a fifth-generation farm and Whole Foods Market supplier. The land where Aaron and Kari Molter grow their crops—they also offer a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)program—was certified organic in 2008. Though not on Friday Road (they’re located at 6740 North Branch Road in nearby Benton Harbor, their produce can be purchased at the Emerald Avenue Farmer’s Market, 3401 Friday Road, open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting in the spring.

The same is true for produce and baked goods made at Piggott’s and Girls Farm, located at their farm stand at 3824 E Napier Avenue in Benton Harbor—another just off Interstate 94 stop. In an interesting aside, the farm was started in 1949 by Laurel and Francis Piggott who, alas for that time and place, had Contessa Wine Cellars six daughters. But undeterred 269.468.5534 contessawinecellars.com by the vagaries of fate, the farm not only survives but The Emerald Market prospers with its very unique theemeraldavenue.com name. Besides a prodigious Grandpa’s Cider Mill amount of vegetables, fruits 269.468.3700 and flowers, they also sell grandpascidermill.com made-from-scratch pies, locally harvested raw and Jollay Orchards pasteurized honey collected 269.468.3075 jollayorchards.com and refined by Flagel’s Sugar Shack, maple syrup, jams and Molter Family Orchards jellies and fruit butters made 269.252.9916 with local fruits made by the molterfamilyorchards.com Southwestern Michigan Fruit Buttery. -JANE AMMESON Piggott’s Farm

vine and then on again through the haunted woods and for those who don’t scare easily, a stop at an old 19th century country school turned haunted house.

You can make your own ice cream sundaes, eat freshly dipped caramel apples and choose from a plethora of baked goods many of them filled with seasonal fruits from the farm (personal aside—I’m a sucker for the apple dumplings). Jollay’s also offers fun activities throughout the spring and summer seasons too including a catch-and-release fishing pond, Ferris wheel, super-maze and Western town.

This farming as entertainment—a perfect way to introduce people to where their food comes from—is part of Grandpa’s Cider Mill, also owned by the family.

Here, families can watch apples being pressed into cider behind a 50-foot glass wall and taste some of the 25 apple cider flavors at the cider bar, try the salsas and pick up freshly baked daily cider

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Two decades ago, Tina Buck was a Chicago marketing executive in charge of managing the Kraft, General Mills and Saralee portfolios among others. But she dreamed of earning her living by making the truffles from the recipe she had perfected. Going “Green Acres” Buck bought a 1870s Italianate-style farmhouse in Southwest Michigan, added a commercial kitchen and opened The Chocolate Garden.

She spent her days—and way too many nights— tempering, mixing, rolling and dusting luscious chocolate into big creamy truffle balls. Success came quickly. After Elle magazine lauded her truffles, she found herself swamped with orders throughout the United States and overseas.

Now Buck has expanded a historic outbuilding not once but twice to use for her kitchen, packaging and retail operations.

Open seven days a week, 361 days a year, she offers a truffle tasting bar (Buck recommends, as in wine tastings, starting with the least bold truffles flavors first), is patenting the method of making her sinful coffee drinks and recently added three new truffles—Citrus Ginger White Chocolate, Salt and Pepper Caramel Milk Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Pomegranate— to her list of 23.

The Chocolate Garden is located south of Contessa Winery at 2691 Friday Rd, Coloma, Mich.; 269.468.9866. thechocolategarden.com

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Once nationally known for its wood burning Round Oak brand pot bellied stoves, the invention of the wood fishing lure and a mega producer of farm implements whose 19th century tagline was “Dowagiac drills and seeders are the leaders,” this somewhat quirky charm remains part of this Southwest Michigan riverside city with its beautifully restored Victorian era downtown and city parks fragrant with dogwood and redbud blossoms.

You can see it in the fortress like native stone mansions with their massively hewn arches, cupolas, towers and gables, relics of the manufacturing barons who built them more than a century ago and the display of Round Oak stoves at both the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Authority located in the historic train depot.

For true niche history, a must see is the Heddon Museum located in the former Heddon Factory which in the 1920s was the largest producer of quality fishing tackle in the world. The company’s history began in the late 1890s when James Heddon literally whittled his time away turning a broomstick handle into a frog while waiting for a friend to meet him at the old mill pond. Upon the arrival of his friend, Heddon pitched the frog into the pond where it immediately was attacked by a bass. Heddon quickly connected the dots and before long the family was whittling lures. Even people who’ve never cast a line might want to take a look at the lures, reels and rods.

But it isn’t all whittled frogs and wood stoves in Dowagiac—Native American for foraging ground. The small city has a big culinary and arts scene going as well.

The Eggs Florentine, rosemary potatoes, Southern sweet potato fries and freshly made sausage gravy at Foodies Fresh Café & Catering are great ways to start the day.

Like beer? Zeke’s on Front Street—the city’s main thoroughfare—offers a selection of 249 imports as well as fun bar food like personal flat bread pizzas, blackened swordfish fingers with a Cajun Remoulade and Bang Bang Shrimpbattered and deep fried then glazed with a Thai sweet chili sauce. The restaurant also has a spiffier tagline—“good food, friends and foam”—than that seeders/leaders thing going on a century ago.

The aptly named Wood Fire, an Italian eatery housed in a lovingly restored 1896 hardware store, uses their wood burning oven for many of their menu creations. The wine list offers a nice selection of reds, whites and varietals by both the bottle and glass with an emphasis on Italian vineyards and a lot of handcrafted microbrews. Their menu is sophisticated in keeping not only area with area residents but also with the bigger city folks from Chicago, Detroit and South Bend who have weekend homes in the area. There are expertly done classics—Clams Cappellini, Pasta Putanesca and Italian pot roast as well as more nouveau—fettuccini with wild mushrooms, their signature cedar-planked salmon and butternut squash ravioli. Brick walls are lined with art

and live music creates a comfortable backdrop for diners.

In terms of art, statues and sculptures stud high profile venues and city streets (there are walking tour maps on the chamber’s website). Works include “Sunflower” sculpted in white marble by Fritz Olsen, Tuck Langland’s bronze “Resting Dancer” and “Abundant Happiness” made of aluminum by Richard Taylor.

Back in the 1800s, most little towns and big cities had municipal bands. In Dowagiac the tradition continues and in the summer the Round Oak Band performs every Thursday evening at the Haggin-Wimberley Memorial Bandstand located in the downtown. The productions of the Beckwith Theatre Co., a non-profit performing arts group, are held in a 1925 Neo-Gothic style building and run the full thespian gamut--dramas, comedies and musicals.

For outdoor recreations, take a walk in Dowagiac Woods, which, having never been planted or plowed, is described by the Michigan Nature Association as the largest woodland of virgin soil in the state. Rent a canoe or kayak at Doe-WahJack’s which offers 2, 4 and 6-hour river trips. And be sure to schedule a return visit, because there’s always more to do.

For more information, visit the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce, 200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac, Michigan.

269.782.8212; dowagiacchamber.com -JANE AMMESON

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DOWAGIAC softens an industrial reputation

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more than 20 beers for large-scale distribution, while many smaller batches are available only at their Eccentric Café.

A tour of their brewery, just a few minutes outside of town, is well worth the drive, with many educational features you never knew you wanted to know.

The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange allows guests to sample beers in a very unique way. According to their website, “Offering 28 rotating draught beers from around the world, the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange bases pricing of these draught beers on real-time sales, like the stock market, resulting in an ever-evolving happy hour.”

Situated conveniently downtown, within walking distance to many of Kalamazoo’s finest restaurants and breweries, is the Radisson Plaza Hotel, which boasts one of the city’s most interesting restaurants. Zazio’s, on the first floor, offers regional Italian cuisine in a luxury atmosphere. Diners can also opt for the live cooking demonstration from chef John Korycki. Korycki creates a special menu and interacts with his audience during this unique dining experience.

The hotel also offers well-appointed, relaxing rooms, a fitness center and full-service spa.

Kalamazoo offers foodie tours and brewery tours so guests don’t miss any of these unique destinations. Another option is to attend the Taste and Brew of Kalamazoo on July 24-26. Kalamazoo’s premier restaurants, breweries and wineries will be on hand to showcase the best of their menus. -KATHLEEN DORSEY

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alamazoo is sometimes overlooked among the best and brightest of Michigan’s cities.

Big mistake.

Not only is Kalamazoo’s downtown recently rejuvenated and revitalized, but Kalamazoo’s food and drink scene is one of the best in the Midwest. With many local craft breweries, some world-famous, and surrounded by beautiful farmland, Kalamazoo knows how to bring farm-fresh goodness to everything they produce.

The restaurants of Kalamazoo are committed to keeping food fresh and simple, while bringing out innovative flavors and dining experiences.

The chef and staff at Food Dance, located in downtown Kalamazoo, are dedicated to providing real, farm-sourced foods together in a menu of eclectic American cuisine. Their menu provides information about the origins of the foods they serve, while their market allows customers to buy some of those same ingredients for their own kitchens.

Rustica, situated on the all-pedestrian Kalamazoo Mall, offers European cuisine made from local, sustainable ingredients. Also on this mall is Central City Tap House, that serves up fresh frites in white truffle oil with parmesan and herbs and pub-friendly burgers with a touch of luxury. Next door, its sister restaurant Epic Bistro puts a fancier spin on a traditional menu.

Water Street Coffee Joint offers artisan-roasted coffees made from fair trade and certified organic coffee beans.

Their many varieties of coffee can satisfy any palate, while their hand-blended and dried teas provide a soothing counterpart.

Kalamazoo’s many farmers markets can bring the freshest of produce conveniently to downtown Kalamazoo. The People’s Food Co-op, on the east side of downtown, offers ethically farmed produce and grocery goods year round, while the Can-Do Kitchen, run by the Fair Food Matters organization, offers a licensed commercial kitchen for smalltime chefs to make their specialty goods.

Why stay in the city, when you can get back to basics and harvest some farm-fresh foods for yourself? Local farms offer tours and u-pick gardens ready to offer up the freshest of produce, dairy products and more.

But arguably, Kalamazoo’s most famous export is their cutting edge beers and breweries. The world-famous Bell’s Brewery has been around since 1985, but in recent years has experienced a popularity explosion. The brewery creates

Downtown Kalamazoo’s revitalized skyline includes both historic and modern appeal.

[Below] Kalamazoo Mall is an entirely pedestrian shopping and dining district in the heart of the city’s downtown.

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Illinois

WICKER PARK BUCKTOWN

A view of the famed Northwest Tower, colloquially known as the Coyote Building, at the intersection of North Avenue, Damen and Milwaukee.

Discover good eats

AND UNIQUE BOUTIQUES in these Windy City neighborhoods While the Mag Mile, Millennium Park and Navy Pier never seem to get old, try somewhere new this summer while visiting Chicago and discover the vibrant neighborhoods of Wicker Park and Bucktown.

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ight off the Kennedy Expressway, CTA Blue Line or Metra line, these two neighborhoods are easy to find just northwest of the Loop.

If traveling by two wheels is more your style, this area is bicycle friendly with many racks to park bikes and bike lanes on the streets crossing through the area.

The Wicker Park District has been part of Chicago since it became a city in 1837.

As time went on and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundaries

grew, the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods also began to build and diversify, especially after the flood of commercial and residential buildings coming into the area after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. The influx of residents created a diverse population both culturally and economically. The district experienced a decline from 1930 to 1975, but now is experiencing a boom in development and growth, as the eclectic mix of residents and entertainment offerings continue to expand.

Upon arriving in the Wicker Park and Bucktown area,

gardens or relax by the fountain. There are also tours given by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and fresh food to be gathered at the farmer’s market. And if there’s a furry family member in tow, make another stop at Churchill Field Dog Park on North Damen.

To quench thirst and satisfy an appetite, you don’t have to wander too far. This area is home to some of the most inventive bars in the city along with some tasty restaurants that are sure to please any foodie. Step into the Blue Line Lounge and Grill on Damen and choose from a lengthy list of martinis or craft brews in a Sinatra-estque setting.

For some comfort food, head on over to The Southern on North Avenue for a perfectly spiced Bloody Mary and some savory shrimp and grits. Whether you’re a carnivore or vegan, trendy eater or prefer homestyle classics, there’s a place for every appetite in these neighborhoods.

For more information on what to visit in Wicker Park and Bucktown and to keep up with summer events including the popular Wicker Park Fest, visit wickerparkbucktown.com.

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visitors can wander looking at beautiful, historic and hip storefronts. Whether there for dinner, brunch, coffee, shopping or a day outside, this area has several ways to make a good day out of the trip.

Known as one of Chicago’s most inspiring neighborhoods, this area is also known for its art.

There are many galleries and workshops to feed your creative side including the Jackson Junge Gallery on Milwaukee Avenue and the Monique Meloche Gallery on Damen. Stop by The Flat Iron Arts building, which is a haven for local artists and other creative small businesses located at the Six Corners where Milwaukee, North Avenue and Damen intersect. Or, take some coffee with your art and discover the art adorned walls at Janik’s Cafe on Division.

While caffeine is on the brain, it’s a good time to mention, this area of the Windy City has java cravings covered with not only quality roasts, but also unique atmospheres to enjoy a cup. The Wormhole on Milwaukee is one such place. Enjoy an iced coffee or chai while the movie paraphernalia takes you away to a different time. Or stop by Ready Coffee, which bills itself as “a bar without the booze” to hang out after dinner or meet with friends during the day.

After fueling up on coffee, use that energy to uncover unique finds at the boutiques around the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods. Penelope’s on Division brings sophisticated style with clean lines and classic colors to this corner of town. After finding some new outfits there, pop down the street to Frill where you can top off the look with some eye catching accessories.

When you’ve finally dropped from all that shop, get some fresh air by visiting Wicker Park proper. Admire the

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[Clockwise from top] The Flat Iron Arts Building (center) is a haven for local artists, galleries, theaters and creative small businesses. It’s located at the Six Corners, where Milwaukee, North Avenue, and Damen intersect.; Shrimp and Grits set in tomato okra stew, topped with sharp cheddar. This savory brunch dish can be found at The Southern on North Avenue.; The House Bloody Mary at The Southern on North Avenue made with a house made blend, Finlandia Vodka, an Old Bay spiced rim and fresh garnishes including picked okra.

Grand Rapids Museum on the banks of the Grand River.

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Fifteen years ago, Grand Rapids was a surprise and an overlooked destination. Even then, the potential was there. Grand Rapids’ adjacency to both Steelcase and Herman Miller had extended the furniture-making tradition into designed workspaces to the extent that when the mass-market factory producers decamped to the East Coast where shipping to global markets was easier, the respect for arts, design and architecture never left.

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Nor did the culture that embraced diversity and recognized the economic sense of inclusion. One trip to the Grand Rapids Gerald Ford museum—walking distance from the massive, stately Amway Grand Hotel, with its scenic towers and elegant dining rooms—is enough to convince most visitors that this not what they expected. Certainly having a revered and long-time congressman who would eventually become president was helpful to civic improvement and

attention to his hometown, but what really made Grand Rapids into what it has become has been the consistent commitment by the descendants of some of the original Dutch settlers most prominently the Meijers, the DeVoses and the Van Andels.

The superstore founders nurtured and coaxed a large (132-acre) property that didn’t work out as a store, into Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, home to a

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and contemporary art the Grand Rapids Art Museum at the center of the city also opened in 2008 and the Grand Rapids Museum, an edifice of mainstream scientific accomplishment funded by the Van Andels, sits just across the river and the families continue to come up with new ideas to make Grand Rapids better and stronger. Notably in 2009 the Amway founder’s grandson, Rick DeVos, still in his 20s then, devised a unique art contest called ArtPrize, which quickly evolved into the largest event of its kind in the world. For two weeks during the fall, almost 2,000 artists display their works throughout the city and visitors— now in the hundreds of thousands—cast their votes. Grand Rapids has also become a destination for food and craft brews, but there are numerous high-end restaurants—the Ruth Chris’ Steakhouse at Amway is a new and vibrant example—an innovative concept eateries like the DeVos family’s Reserve, a bank building turned into a small marble-encrusted cathedral where you can feast on small plates, fine wine by the glass and great conversations with the important folks in this energetic town. -PAT COLANDER

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beautiful display of foliage but a world-class art collection and during the summer, an entertainment venue as well.

(Santana starts the season with a concert June 1) One of the highlights of the Gardens is one of the two DaVinci horses: The American Horse by Nina Akamu—the other is in Milan where it originated—which was undertaken by Frederick Meijer himself and completed in the early 2000s.

The original DaVinci horse was never completed by the artist himself, stopped on account of a war that required the metal to be used for cannons and armaments. It would take hundreds of years for someone with the means and imagination of the recently deceased patriarch of the family to finally get it done. Now there are 170 sculptures by worldrenowned artists including Jean Arp, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Marshall Fredericks, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Dale Chihuly, Laura Ford and Kenneth Snelson on display with more sculptures added each year.

The DeVoses and the Amway Company have been a constant force behind downtown development in Grand Rapids, in addition to the original Amway hotel and shopping pavilions, the DeVoses were behind the skyscraper J.W. Marriott, which debuted in 2008. After that more hotels came along to accommodate the DeVos Place Convention Center and Van Andel Arena as the city has continued to expand its population---Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan now with 200,000 in the city and about a million people within its Grand River Valley circumference. A monument to green building

Indiana

FOUNTAIN SQUARE

Fountain Square Theater hosts basic swing dance lessons before the band plays each second and fourth Friday. Go on and try it—it’s easier than it looks!

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nly a mile and a half southeast of downtown Indianapolis, Fountain Square is showing other cities how it’s done.

For many years a workingclass residential and industrial area, in recent years, Fountain Square has grown to include small businesses, quirky shops, breweries, design and retro-chic activities. This diverse neighborhood has kept its roots strong during its recent resurgence, creating a culturally diverse and unique place to visit.

The centerpiece of the neighborhood, the Fountain Square Theater, was built in 1928. The architecture and

décor remind visitors of a bygone era. The inside of the theater is decorated like a nighttime Italian plaza, with the blue ceiling dotted with twinkling stars, while the sound of live swing music beckons dancers to the floor.

Fountain Square has long hosted swing dancing nights on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. A short basic lesson is available before the evening kicks off for those with two left feet.

For visitors who don’t care to dance, the theater also includes a period duckpin bowling alley—the only authentic one in the Midwest—and an Atomic bowling alley, with a retro space-age feel. For those unfamiliar with duckpin bowling, this amusement from the turn of the century is like bowling scaled down, with a miniature ball and matching-sized pins.

[Clockwise from top left] Duckpin Bowling, an amusement from the turn of the century, is like bowling scaled down, with a miniature ball and matching-sized pins; Fountain Square Theater, built in 1928, houses restaurants, bars, a theater, duckpin bowling, an inn and more; The Brass Ring Lounge, located near the square, is a hipster’s paradise, with live jazz music, large liquor selection and vegetarian/vegan friendly menu.

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Red Lion Grog House offers an enormous selection of imported beers and fine wines with English pub-style food.

The Brass Ring Lounge, located near the square, is a hipster’s paradise, with live jazz music, large liquor selection and vegetarian/vegan friendly menu. Just down the street is the Thunderbird, an upscale former honkytonk bar with a focus on artisan cocktails.

One of a host of inventive restaurants in the neighborhood, La Revolucion is an authentic Mexican cantina with a large selection of tacos and stellar bar menu.

But no one can spend the entire day drinking, so Fountain Square has a large selection of unconventional and off-the-beaten-path shops, galleries and boutiques to satisfy any customer.

Fountain Square’s antique stores have been open for many years, and have enormous selections of furniture, artwork, trinkets and more. (Spotted at Days Gone By Antiques: First edition James Whitcomb Riley prints, Vote for Kennedy badges and Indianapolis Transit tokens from The theater building also includes four bars and the long-dead Interurban Railroad). restaurants—the End of the Line Public House, with Joe’s Cycles, located right on Indianapolis’ Cultural craft beers and artisan pub foods; a 50s-style café, the Trail as it runs through Fountain Square, is a full-scale Smokehouse on Shelby, complete with milkshake bar bike shop and coffee café. The shop is housed in Fountain and classic menu; and The Lobby Bar, a 1920s-themed Square’s oldest building. speakeasy that offers modern menu options and appetizers.

The not for profit organization People for Urban And last but not least, the Rooftop Garden Restaurant Progress also calls Fountain Square home. This “do-tank” offers dinner from the Shelbi Street Café and Bistro menu. takes discarded materials from Indianapolis landmarks— The Rooftop Garden is open seasonally for diners to enjoy the cloth RCA Dome cover from Indy’s lost football a spectacular view of the Indianapolis skyline. venue, vinyl banners from Super Bowl XLVI, seats from With so many attractions, one would think there the historic Busch minor league baseball stadium—and wouldn’t be room for a charming and peaceful inn on upcycles them into unique keepsakes and useful supplies. the theater building’s third floor—but this alternative to (Coveted: RCA Dome material Treasurer Clutch, available a traditional hotel is close to all the action yet as restful as on their Etsy store.) being at home. Meeting rooms are also available for events Events and festivals also liven up the night in Fountain and conferences.

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But the real revitalization of Fountain Square is taking The 2014 Fountain Square Music Festival, set for July place on the angled streets surrounding the theater, where 4, will deliver live music from local bands and a premium shops, bars and restaurants offer the hottest scene in Indy. view of Indy’s annual fireworks display.

The Fountain Square Brewery leads the charge with Art Squared, scheduled for September 20, is the their widely known beer selection and trendy atmosphere. neighborhood’s annual art festival, including a fair, an art Founded by local chemists, the brewery opened its doors parade, and a “Masterpiece in a Day” art competition. in 2011.

The Tonic Ball, started in 2002 to New Day Meadery, located just benefit Second Helpings food bank, across the street from Fountain is held each year in November. Local Square Theater, is Indiana’s only bands play cover songs of iconic meadery, with an award-winning artists, while visual artists donate selection of handcrafted wines album-sized art inspired by their made from honey.

FOUNTAIN SQUARE favorite LPs. -KATHLEEN DORSEY A popular craft beer haven, the Indianapolis Discoverfountainsquare.com Visitindy.com

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Elegance and education are joined Consider first going the extra few at the Oliver Mansion and Center miles to Mishawaka and starting from for History, a magnificent museum there, making the explorations all campus including Copshaholm, an westward and thus more efficient. Art, elegant 38-room Victorian mansion fun, food, nature—the possibilities with a local-history gallery and a are plenty for a day trip or leisurely children’s museum. but event-packed weekend.

Browse and buy at the South Bend Mishawaka, named for an Indian Museum of Art, home to amateur and princess, hugs the banks of the St. expert artists’ works and the Dot Shop, Joseph River with a beautiful park for unique items created by local system. You can walk or bicycle artisans.

Riverwalk’s circular layout on Nearby are the Potawatomie either side of the river, with several Conservatories, where all manner of connecting bridges. flora flourish, from a jungle-like setting Fortify yourself for further to colorful bougainvillea and bird of adventures at Doc Pierce’s on Main paradise. The greenhouse inspires Street, with its cheery venue and green thumbs and the Arizona Desert service. Old, wooden booths and Dome houses unusual species. soft lighting encourage a relaxed The walking and biking trail Need we remind you of Notre along the St. Joseph River experience. Salads are crisp-cold with in downtown South Bend.

Dame? The iconic Touchdown Jesus, seasoned croutons and dishes range Golden Dome, and if you’re lucky, from pub food to dinner-on-the-town a sports event, will all heighten without breaking the budget. Looking appreciation for the traditions of this for something out of the ordinary? campus.

Try Corndance Tavern, where they’re End the day at Fiddler’s Hearth serving up bison, alligator, ham hocks Public House, where a Celtic vibe and more. reigns, pub food abounds, and there’s A few miles west in South Bend, live music every night. Looking for enjoy a blast from the past: The big names in entertainment? Check Studebaker National Museum boasts The Studebaker the schedule at the Morris Performing four presidential carriages, 70 cars National Museum Arts Center, which ranks among the including a 1917 Studebaker Series 100 top theaters worldwide. If the 18 Touring Car, and the first and last play’s the thing, plan ahead for South Studebaker cars built in South Bend.

Bend Civic Theatre and Broadway Another classic: the Studebaker Theatre League shows.

Mansion, built by five wealthy Studebaker brothers, who Street smarts: First Fridays of the month downtown are decided 26,000 square feet were just about right to include lively with music, demonstrations, refreshments and special 40 rooms and 20 fireplaces. Says General Manager Kevin promotions at galleries and other shops. Plenty of free Jakel, “People come here for the history, beauty and overall parking! elegance of the place. There’s an appreciation for the Make it an overnighter at a memorable bed and craftsmanship of this building from the 1880s.” Someone’s breakfast, like Beiger Mansion, completed in 1907, Cushing always available to answer questions during your self-guided Manor Inn, est. 1872 and the only Four-Diamond bed-andtour. Jakel rightly calls the mansion’s Tippecanoe Place breakfast inn in Indiana and Illinois, or Innesfree, a circa dining room “affordable elegance.”

1890 Queen Anne-style B & B with a Celtic theme.

Another fine-dining choice is LaSalle Grill, a Triple A Be a super-planner: You‘ll find all these attractions and Four Diamond Award-winner for its food and wine, so, best more at visitsouthbend.com. -JULIE DEAN KESSLER make a reservation well in advance.

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For a quick getaway with plenty to see and do, head east for the attractions of South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana. The two cities’ shared border makes exploration of each a convenient combo.

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hen I first visited the big rambling historic home on Front Street belonging to my friend Ann, it was one of many stretching from the charming downtown of Buchanan, a town on the St. Joseph River in southwestern Michigan, along a tree lined street. It could have, I remember thinking, been the setting of one of those sweet old fashioned movies about a sweet old fashioned town.

But over the years, the city began losing its glow. Businesses closed, Ann’s mother died and her father moved away and the long rows of pristine homes and businesses in such architectural styles as Victorian, Queen Anne and Colonial, became worn with age and neglect.

It was a sorry passing and one so very common for small towns today. But, it turns out, Buchanan wasn’t done.

With rents in the city going sky high, Alan Robandt, an art and antiquity dealer, was visiting a Michigan friend when he “fell in love with Buchanan.”

This was in 2006 and at the time, there were 24 empty store fronts in the downtown—no small number given that the town’s main retail area is only a few blocks.

“The city had great raw materials,” says Robandt, whose store, Alan Robandt Antique, Vintage, & Modern, was one of the frontrunners in the re-imaging of Buchanan. “And it had these great cultural markers in place too—Fernwood Botanical Gardens, the preservationist group Preserve Buchanan, the public library and the old mill.”

Robandt opened his sleek store in what he describes as the crumbling Union Building, built in the mid 1800s by land developer and businessman Lorenso Alexander who was also said to be an abolitionist, aiding escaped slaves making their way to Canada and freedom. Robandt lives on the second floor above his store in the refurbished building with its Palladian style windows selling a unique line of furniture and art. Need a Mexican Modern Mercury Glass Bottle Lamp or a 50’s Modern Mirror with Engraved Canted Edge? He’s your man.

The walkability of the city is appealing as well says Robandt, who won a Citizen Award from the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for his restoration work. Just steps away, the Union Coffee House & Café features locally sourced food, music and java. Coward, the Nordic-sleek pizzeria and coffee shop, is just around the corner and is a place where people line up for Scandinavian style cinnamon rolls on weekends. Also in the downtown is Brimfield, a home decor shop with another location in the Andersonville section of Chicago. The store specializes in re-upholstery of early to mid-20th century furniture and also sells vintage and antique pieces. For quaffing artisan beers, the newly opened Uptown Tap also serves bar food made from scratch. The Old Sweet Shop, with its 1940s soda fountain and house made candies, has been a long time downtown favorite.

A formerly abandoned building on a bend of the St.

Joseph River became Wheatberry IF YOU GO Restaurant & Tavern with menu How to Get There: items focusing on local and Take Interstate 94 east regional foods given a creative into Michigan. Take twist--Wood Roasted Chipotle exit 4, U.S. 12 east to Chicken, Pine Nut and Sage Buchanan. Turn left Skillet Trout and from their on Red Bud Trail and smoker out back—slow smoked head into town. baby back ribs and free range For More Information: chicken both finished on the 269.695.3291; grill with the house made buchanan.mi.us Redbud Barbecue Sauce.

Of the 13 or more mills once standing on the many creeks and river tributaries in the city, only the Italianate/Greek Revival-style Pears Mill remains. Now restored and open for tours, the old mill grinds grain into meal as it did when first built in 1853.

Just a ways out of town and taking advantage of the beautiful rolling hills of the surrounding countryside, the 105-acre Fernwood Botanic Garden and Nature Center offers hiking trails, gardens, a nature center, 45-acre arboretum, prairie reconstruction, programs, culinary and musical events and a delicious café with its own on-site chef using bounty from the gardens when in season.

The city’s National Register Historic Districts intersect, representing more than 700 commercial and residential buildings, makes it easy to take a walking tour along avenues with stately trees, well tended lawns and blooming gardens.

The Buchanan Garden Club Memorial Garden maintains plantings around a white gazebo just where the commercial district segues into mansionesque homes—one of which once belonged to my friend Ann. -JANE AMMESON For more content, please VisitShoreMagazine.com

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heryl Bernacchi was only eight but she could already cook up a batch of spaghetti from scratch. More than that, she knew she wanted to keep cooking way into the future, a view fostered in part by helping her mother and aunt who ran a popular catering business. But when it came time to go to college, her father deep-sixed the idea, saying she needed to get a business degree instead. And so for the next few years, Bernacchi, who grew up in LaPorte, studied marketing at Indiana University.

“I didn’t like it at all,” says Bernacchi. “I just wanted to cook.”

But you have to listen to your father. After a while, though, Bernacchi chucked business school and instead attended the American Culinary Federation (ACF) in their culinary apprenticeship program, a two-and-a-half year program combining on-the-job training and related classroom instruction, learning classic French cuisine along with Italian cookery as well.

“Once you have those basics you can cook just about anything—that’s what I’m doing here, taking upscale comfort food and giving it an interesting twist,” says Bernacchi, noting that she and the chef she apprenticed under still remain good friends.

Here is the Lazy Perch, located on Highway 12 between Michigan City and New Buffalo where Bernacchi helped orchestrate the restaurant’s opening this January and now works as an executive chef.

“Most of everything we make here is made in-house,” says Bernacchi. “And we try to use as much local and seasonal as we can. I like buying from the farmers and food producers in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana.”

Though the menu changes seasonally and according to what’s available, menu items have included the half-pound LP Burger topped with bacon jam, pimento cheese and crispy fried onions and mac’n’cheese which is like no box variety ever but instead is made with cavatappi pasta covered with a blend of Fontina, smoked Gouda and white cheddar and then topped with apple wood smoked bacon, the house-made Italian sausage, panko crumbs and Parmesan crisps. There’s also chicken meatballs, chicken wings basted in a Sriracha sauce, crispy calamari salad with a lemon aioli sauce, pork rillettes and, showing how she combines French with American Midwest, a bison meatloaf in a rich mushroom demi-glacé.

In an intriguing innovation on the traditional crab cake, Bernacchi created perch coquettes and, because it’s part of their name, there are other perch offerings as well including the crispy perch sandwich accompanied roasted tomato conserva (slow roasted tomatoes with olive oil and garlic) and Bernacchi’s own Lazy Perch sauce—one of her many made from scratch condiments and sauces.

“I’ve also been using a lot of pork cheeks because they have such a rich taste when you braise them,” says Bernacchi.

Their best-selling dessert, which Bernacchi describes as a “killer” is tres leches, a classic Mexican cake made with different types of milk. But in terms of popularity, the caramel pot au crème, peanut butter and chocolate beignets and Chocolate Turtle Torte Filled with Mascarpone Cheese with house made caramel and toasted pecans topped with freshly whipped cream aren’t too far behind.

“One of my kitchen staff is from Mexico,” says Bernacchi, “and she says that my tres leches is as good as the one her mother makes.”

There’s an emphasis on handcrafted artisan microbrews and wines from Southwest Michigan’s fertile wine region.

“We have a couple of really great bartenders who make some remarkable cocktails,” says Bernacchi. “Like Rhonda’s

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Rambling Rose Martini which is named after the owner and is made with White Godiva Liqueur, Tequila Rose and Chambord.”

In its former incarnation, the building where the Lazy Perch is housed was formerly the Beachwood Inn, a roadside supper club type place in the Grand Beach area. First opened in the 1950s, the original owner sold it the 1980s and the restaurant closed about five or six years ago, standing empty until Pat and Rhonda Kowalski, who formerly owned The Clubhouse on Highway 20 in Michigan City, bought it. Remodeling included adding big new windows in one of the two rooms and work on a patio for the warm weather months.

The Kowalskis asked Bernacchi to help create the new menu and open the restaurant besides working as their executive chef. Menu development is nothing new for Bernacchi who, before a landlord-tenant dispute closed the Pump House in downtown St. Joseph, worked with the restaurant staff in revamping their menu. She also has worked as the executive chef at Swan Lake Golf Resort in Plymouth, Indiana where she was hired to revamp the entire Food and Beverage Department for 2011 season and assisted with the opening including creating the signature

cuisine at Frankie’s Place in Union Pier.

Other resume highlights are working as a restaurant consultant when the Miller Bakery Café reopened a few years back and also worked for the Great Lakes Catering where her duties were working as a chef for specialty/high-end events and was responsible for working with clients to create specialized menus, presenting tastings and organize event from ordering of product to final execution.

“It can be a challenge,” says Bernacchi, acknowledging the angst of coming into a restaurant and upending things by redesigning a menu that might not have been changed in years. “You have to stay the course. When we were changing the menu at the Pump House which hadn’t been done for 10 years, some of the staff would complain and were resistant so what we did is we made up the new menu items and took them out to the customers as samples. Then we could say, hey the customers really like it.”

Bernacchi says that this is the first time in two decades she’s lived so close to work, a real plus in the long days and nights of restaurant work. She also loves being able to adapt comfort food by tweaking it with the latest food trends. But most of all, she’s glad she’s not in marketing.

“My dad is so proud,” she says when asked if he’s disappointed she’s not an MBA. “He comes here to eat all the time.

And for me, because cooking is my whole life, I don’t even feel like I’m working.”

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Bartlett’s is a gourmet grill by husband-and-wife team Gary Sanders and Nicole BissonnetteSanders. Located in the heart of the National Lakeshore, Bartlett’s has a cozy but very modern ambience. The menu is an exceptionally creative take on upscale roadhouse-type food.

Entrées include 5-hour pot roast, whitefish fillet and linguine bolognese, ranging in price from $10 to $20. The wine list is modest but well-crafted.

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CIAO BELLA 1514 US 41, Scherer ville. 219.322.6800. ciaobellaonline.com. The cuisines of three different regions of Italy are featured at the newly opened Ciao Bella, a ristorante, pizzeria and wine bar. Patrons can sample a 12-inch gourmet pizza with a creative array of toppings like the Pizza Quattro Stagioni— tomatoes, artichokes, prosciutto and black olives—or the sauceless Pizza Al Fichi topped with goat cheese, figs and onions and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.

For those who like more traditional pies, there are thin-crust options with toppings such as sausage, fresh garlic, salami and jalapeños. Or try such entries as Ciao Bella’s signature dishes, Rigatoni Boscaiola— spicy Italian sausage and rigatoni noodles topped with a tomato cream sauce—and the Chicken Pollo Ala Romana, a chicken breast sautéed in a white wine sauce with roasted tri-color peppers and then sauced in a tomato cream. There’s also a great selection of seafood, pork and beef. Desserts change frequently, but the tiramisu is always on the menu. The extensive wine list focuses on European and Californian wines.

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GINO’S STEAK HOUSE 1259 W Joliet St, Dyer. 219.865.3854. 600 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.769.4466. ginossteakhouse.com.

The chefs at Gino’s, who have more than 30 years of combined experience, use only the freshest ingredients in their homestyle cuisine. Starters include traditional minestrone soup from a family recipe, salads with fresh, locally grown produce, and crusty bread with crocks of butter. The 9-ounce prime steak tops the menu and is itself topped with Roquefort cheese in its most popular rendition. All main dishes are served with the restaurant’s signature marinated peppers, and entrées include fish and lobster delivered daily. The dessert menu features créme brûlée and various cheesecakes, but the housemade tiramisu is the highlight—a rich blend of coffee, chocolate and cream cheese flavors.

GIOVANNI’S 603 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.6220. giosmunster. com. This classic upscale Italian bistro is a local favorite, with charm, gracious service and an extensive menu.

Innovative selections include a variety of appetizers, and specials are paired with recommended wine by the glass.

A crab cake salad with fresh mozzarella and Bibb lettuce is a staple for lunch, and all entrées are accompanied

by hot and crusty garlic Parmesan cheese rolls. You can indulge in a traditional multi-course Italian dinner or order by the item. For lighter fare, soups, salads and pizzas are served with cheerful dispatch. Sumptuous dinners include a renowned Veal Scallopine Piccata, served in a white wine sauce, and scampi sautéed in garlic, lemon, thyme and butter. The wine list is extensive but educational, and the desserts range from classic tiramisu to real Italian gelato. Lunch entrées average about $12, while dinners cost $18 to $25.

MILLER BAKERY CAFE 5 5 5 S L a k e S t r e e t , G a r y. 2 1 9 . 4 2 7 . 1 4 4 6 . millerbakerycafe.com. Veteran restaurant manager Jack Strode has brought the historic Miller Bakery Café back to life featuring creative small plates, fresh seafood and the finest grilled meats. Savor original recipes like Scallops with Soft Polenta, Pepperonata and Romesco Sauce, Red Chili Glazed Salmon with Israeli Couscous, Spring Peas, and Golden Pea Shoots, or a classic NY Strip grilled to perfection with custard potatoes and fresh veg du jour. For more casual fare, our MB Burger is made with fresh ground beef, bacon jam and smothered with crispy Fontina onions, great with a Bell’s Beer, Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade, or a glass of one of their boutique wines. Enjoy a fresh approach to New American Cuisine with beautiful food and creative cocktails in a fun atmosphere of artistic design, casual elegance and warm, attentive service in the newly renovated historic Miller Bakery.

STOP 50 WOOD FIRED PIZZA 500 S El Portal, Michiana Shores. 219.879.8777. Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizza offers fresh, quality Italian foods and a neighborhood gathering atmosphere. Their specialty is the authentic Naples Style Pie prepared and cooked just as it was 168 years ago in a wood fired hearth oven at over 900° F. Their mission is to provide guests with authentic Napoletana pizza, house made gelato, fresh salads and unique sandwiches using only the finest fresh ingredients, cooked using time honored traditions and served in a warm inviting atmosphere. The restaurant also offers the finest micro-crafted beer and wine.

Lake Michigan has a well-deserved and unrivaled reputation in Southwest Michigan. The view through the French doors overlooking the bluff is spectacular no matter what season, though dining outside on the porch has its own special charm, particularly at sunset or on a starry summer night. The interior of the dining room and cozy adjacent bar is impeccable. The menu changes frequently to accommodate seasonal, fresh and available fruits and vegetables, much of which are grown locally, but the basic entrée list is extensive.

The menu includes horseradish crusted salmon accompanied by sautéed spinach in a Michigan cherry vinaigrette, steak frites—a tallgrass 8-ounce top sirloin with pomme frites and herb butter—and crispy duck confit with sweet potato pierogies, micro greens, and walnut vinaigrette. Prices are reasonable, starting at $14 for the All American Burger with bacon, smoked gouda, lettuce, and tomato, to steaks for around $30. Be sure to check out the last Wednesday of the month sushi menu for such delights as seaweed salad with sesame dressing, shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber with wasabi topikiko—as well as the choice of sakes. Reservations are always helpful, especially on the weekends.

MARK III BAR AND GRILLE 4179 M-139, St. Joseph. 269.429.2941. A local favorite since 1972, the Mark III is a comfortable and fun atmosphere where regulars meet, locals gather and tourists and travelers flock to try the all-encompassing menu. From great steaks, burgers and salads to seafood and Mexican fare along with a great craft beer and wine selection, and of course the signature margaritas, the Mark III has something for everyone.

PLAYERS BAR & GRILLE 221 Main St, St. Joseph. 269.982.4000. playersstjoe. com. A great lunch and dinner destination, Players Bar & Grille offers innovative dishes alongside perennial favorites. Their menu includes appetizers like homemade spinach dip, salad selections such as a spinach salad with blackened salmon, and more.

The restaurant’s dinner specialties include fried perch or chicken piccata. The restaurant also hosts events such as a weekly euchre tournament, trivia nights and live music.

RYEBELLE’S 518 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.281.0318. Ryebelle’s is a romantic and elegant destination for fine American cuisine. The restaurant features a comfortable dining room, exceptional service and fine American cuisine.

The menu includes favorites such as juicy burgers and cheesy pizza, fresh seafood and hearty steaks. The restaurant offers rooftop dining overlooking scenic Lake Michigan.

TABOR HILL WINERY & RESTAURANT 185 Mt. Tabor Rd, Buchanan. 800.283.3363. taborhill.com. Tabor Hill Winery’s restaurant is all at once elegant, urbane and semi-casual. Its windows afford ample, rolling vineyard views; the menu is sophisticated. Chef John Paul Verhage, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, gives a modified California-cuisine touch to signature dishes like raspberry chicken and the salmon wrapped in grape leaves. The extensive appetizer menu includes items like mini Morel Mushroom Pizzas and Kobe Beef Carpaccio. Though the restaurant is easy to find—just a half hour north of South Bend and 20 minutes east of New Buffalo—it’s not always easy to get in.

Reservations are suggested—but those who wander in unannounced can sip at the complimentary wine bar or purchase a glass and enjoy it on the stone terrace overlooking the vines. Tabor Hill produces a wonderful variety of award-winning wines, but for those who desire a harder libation, a full bar awaits.

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Three-dimensional view 3D mammography offers better chance to diagnose breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages

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individual breast structures without the confusion of overlapping tissues. During a 3D mammogram, multiple, low-dosage images of the breast are acquired at different angles. These images are then used to produce a series of thin “slices” that can be viewed as a 3D reconstruction of the breast.

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“It was just a routine mammogram,” recalls Linzy. “I’d been getting them for years, so I didn’t expect them to find anything.”

But this time, they found a suspicious lesion in her right breast, back near the sternum. “It was deep and covered-up by layers of breast tissue,” recalls Linzy. “I don’t know if they would have found it with conventional mammography.”

Linzy had a breast ultrasound that same day and soon underwent a stereotactic breast biopsy at St. Mary Medical Center. When those results confirmed the presence of cancer, she immediately was able to see surgeon Richard Browne, MD, to discuss her options. Soon after hearing those first words of concern, Linzy had the results of her breast MRI and lumpectomy and learned the full extent of her condition.

Linzy didn’t have just one lesion in her left breast. The cancer was throughout her right breast as well, located within the chest wall. The extent of those findings was only detectable through a breast MRI. “What we found in Teresa’s initial mammogram turned out to be the tip of the iceberg,” explains Charisa Spoo, DO, breast radiologist at St. Mary Medical Center’s Women’s Diagnostic Centers in Hobart and Valparaiso. “There was a lot going on pathologically. Each step of the process revealed different levels of cancer in both breasts.”

The process Spoo refers to includes technology, expertise and best-practices that benefit patients undergoing screening and diagnostic procedures for breast cancer.

Recently, the hospital was granted a three-year/full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. And, St. Mary Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in Northwest Indiana to earn recognition as a Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), as well as receiving ACR accreditation for Breast MRI. “Our entire breast care team works together with demonstrated best practices and technology that is of the highest standards,” adds Janice Ryba, hospital CEO. “The addition of 3D breast tomosynthesis to our Hobart and Valparaiso locations only enhances the quality of our women’s programs and services.”

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[At left] John Lloyd Wright’s use of ceramic tiles for most of the interior walls and some of the exterior led the 1938-built home in Long Beach, Ind., to be called “The Tile House.” Seen here at the second level, a sitting room has built-in bookcases and a fireplace to the right.

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Sharon Porter’s family grew up in a Frank Lloyd Wright home and loved it. But what they saw at John Lloyd Wright’s “Tile House” in Long Beach, Ind., surprised and delighted them. Now, years later, young and older still gravitate to the house nestled into a Lake Michigan dune.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s son John incorporated some of his famous father’s architectural concepts into his own creations, but, perhaps especially with the Long Beach homes, infused exciting concepts into his international-style buildings. The eighth John Lloyd Wright home to be built in Long Beach, “The Tile House” is ingeniously conformed to its dune ridge site, each of three levels rising with the dune. The entryway, with its lower ceiling and promise of higher space beyond, hints at the control of a Frank Lloyd Wright home. Immediately to the left is a very small, narrow kitchen with original metal cabinets; to the right, a large study with built-in closets and bookshelves.

But what comes next quite literally takes one’s breath away.

“You come into a little entryway and you take few steps up—and there’s this big, open rectangular, where you can see the dining room, then up to the living room, then up to the (balcony to the) bedrooms,” says Porter.

The ceiling is 28 feet high from the first level on up and the walls are entirely of 12-inch terra cotta tiles in a buff color. Half walls, also tiled, along the few steps up to each level leave all the areas open.

J.L. Wright designed the 1938 home for Lowell and Paula Jackson. It remains nearly the same except for the addition of a bath downstairs off the study, new hardwood flooring, and some electrical updating. The second level balcony and the third-level bedrooms still have the original southern yellow pine planks.

The details are wondrous to Porter and her family, all of whom bought the place in 2001—Sharon and husband Larry, her brother, Bruce Doblin and his wife Lisa, and Sharon’s parents, Arline and Morton Doblin. “We used to have a house in the area for more than 30 years,” says Bruce, “but as the kids got bigger, we needed more room, This time we wanted something really extraordinary. This has a lot of the features you’d expect in a Frank Lloyd Wright home, but has a little more humor and playfulness.”

The proximity to the beach, the dune, and having room for family get-togthers were “absolutely” a draw, but that John Lloyd Wright was the architect “topped all of that for us,” says Sharon. The house is most lively in summer, though occasional visits occur in winter, too.

The exterior has both clapboard siding and the same tile as in the interior. The flat roof has a second flat roof just below that extends over a carport and provides a narrow, wraparound cement deck accessible though sliding glass doors in an upstairs bedroom. The main level is a dining room, with tall, original windows reaching up to the first flat roof and casement windows on each lower side. “It feels like you’re outside,” says Bruce; “The windows seem almost like a canvas (to nature’s art).” A bull-nose half wall and a few steps lead to the mid-level living room, with fireplace and built-in bookcase.

Another tiled half wall rises along the nine steps to the upper level. With a view of the dining room and living room, part of the upper level is a living space, with a drop-leaf table that’s less than a foot wide when closed; two legs swing out to provide and support a sixfoot surface. Original doors lead to a “really lovely patio,” says Bruce. It rests naturally on the dune ridge at this height. Inside, the view is unobstructed all the way down to the dining room. “There’s a lot of natural light on all the levels, we love that,” says Sharon.

“My favorite element is the expansiveness, the feeling it’s much bigger than it is. And I love the natural materials, the ceramic tiles, the glass and wood.”

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[Counterclockwise from upper left] A cupboard, easy chair and rustic small table are seen in the dining room, a few steps up from the entrance. In the dining room, the original windows are a center picture window and two casement windows on both sides. Recessed lighting is throughout the home. The address numbers of the home are seen on the clapboard siding of this eighth JLW home built in Long Beach. On the top (third) level, the first and second levels are seen; the upper-left opening is the small sitting area in the hallway, which extends to the front of the house; and midway, windows instead of a wall extend along the dining-room section, where the ceiling is 28 feet high. One of three bedrooms upstairs has plastered walls. Like this one on a door, most of the hardware is original.

One step up on the dune wall side leads to a wide hallway to three bedrooms and a bath.

Most doors have the original, flat-disk brass knobs. After a few feet the hallway’s full wall gives way to a half wall, providing a small sitting area enclosed on three sides. Then the considerable drop to the main level is closed off by a half wall, with a window above it reaching to the ceiling and extending several feet across.

The feeling is soaring.

“It seems to move in a series of swirls.

It’s very linear and simple in its layout but is great in its circular motion,” says Bruce.

“In a way it presaged a lot of current architecture’s (emphasis on) open spaces, but in a sophisticated way, because he does create rooms. When you’re on the (mid-level) couch reading in front of the fireplace, it feels like a room, but the terraced area is really open.

“The house was stunning and surprising when it was built. The light is great, the home is incredibly beautiful. You feel unencumbered.”

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FENKER’S HOME FURNISHINGS AND GIFTS 1114 Lincolnway, LaPorte, Ind. 219.362.3538. At Fenker’s Home Furnishings & Gifts, they offer quality home furnishings for every room of the home.

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LIKE NEW HOME FURNISHINGS BEACH HOUSE & WICKER GALLERY 619 East 3rd St, Hobart. 219.942.0783. This home decor store offers gently used high quality furniture in their retail space. The store also offers selection of new furniture in their Beach House and Wicker Gallery.

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BAYBERRY COTTAGE 510 Phoenix St., South Haven. 269.639.9615. bayberrycottage.com. One of South Haven’s most well-known shops, Gwen DeBruyn’s Bayberry Cottage features home furnishings and accessories which include furniture, wall décor, rugs, florals and bath and body products. Interior design services are also available, and items can be special ordered if not in stock.

DECORATING DEN INTERIORS 269.266.7094. decoratingden.com. This awardwinning international design firm provides fullservice, professional interior decorating. Well-trained decorators bring their ideas and expertise directly to clients’ homes, along with fabrics, furniture, floor and wall coverings, lighting and other accessories.

HARBOR TOWN INTERIORS 613 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.983.7774. harbortowninteriors.com. Harbor Town Interiors offers home décor items such as furniture, mattresses, bed coverings, rugs, and home accessories. Gift items and full service design consultation are available.

RETROSEKSUAL 408 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, Michigan. stores. ebay.com/retroseksual. Retroseksual sources modern, retro, kitsch, tiki, lounge styles and much more; restoring that which was cool and altering the rest.

Retroseksual specializes in Heywood Wakefield restoration with 3rd generation upholstery services available. The workshop is currently reworking vintage shades with cool fabrics.

largest Harley dealer in the state. A large selection of new and pre-owned motorcycles are available for purchase or for rent. The store also offers accessories, repair services and periodic events.

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GREAT LAKES CATERING 701 Washington St, Michigan City. 219.898.1502. greatlakescatering.com. With a combined 150 years of experience, Ed Kis and family have formed one of the area’s leading catering companies. A full range of services is available for all kinds of events, including catered foods and beverages, bands, tents, tables and more. For 10 years in a row, Great Lakes Catering has been voted Northern Indiana’s premier caterer and special event planner.

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WHITE PINE WINERY 317 State St, St. Joseph. 269 281.0098. whitepinewinery.com. White Pine’s goal is to produce wines from Michigan’s Great Southwest to showcase the region’s wonderful vineyards. Owner Dave Miller’s philosophy is to let the vineyards express themselves in his wines with as little intervention as possible. He also is a firm believer in using sustainable principles in grape production, using the latest methods to reduce the impact on the environment.

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CARE POINTE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DOCTORS 801 MacArthur Boulevard, Munster. 219.836.2201. carepointe.net. The otolaryngologists at Care Pointe spend most of their time listiening to understand patients’ concerns, and responding with the best treatment options. CarePointe Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus Center uses the most advanced and up-todate techniques and treatments, such as minimallyinvasive sinus treatments, in-office CT Scanning, balloon sinuplasty, and allergy testing to accurately diagnose and quickly treat patients.

CENTER FOR OTOLARYNGOLOGY 9120 Columbia Ave, Ste A, Munster. 219.836.4820.

Bethany Cataldi, D.O., specializes in ear, nose and throat surgery and facial plastic surgery. In fact, she is the only female facial plastic surgeon in Northwest Indiana who’s been specifically trained in surgery of the face, head and neck. Cataldi’s expertise in such procedures exclusively ranges all spectrums, from topical treatments like skin peels, to hair removal, to full nasal construction.

DORMAN GARAGE, INC 1317 Lake St, LaPorte. 219.324.7646. dormangarage.com. With more than 20 years of experience, Dorman Garage specializes in classic car restoration. Aside from offering restoration services, there is also a large inventory of restored classic automobiles for sale.

OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC 1101 E Glendale Blvd, Ste 102, Valparaiso.

877.462.6249. weunderstandwomen.com. The board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists—Drs. Murphy, Rutherford, Short, and Strickland—at this clinic specialize in pregnancy care, family planning, infertility and menopause, along with general women’s wellness. Patients are made to feel at ease because of the clinic’s state-of-the-art equipment and a skilled staff.

THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHOP OF MICHIGAN CITY 2968 N Hwy 421, Michigan City. 219.878.8885. hdmichigancity.com. While the Harley-Davidson brand needs no introduction, the Michigan City store stands out in the crowd, being a member of the

ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER 1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart. 219.942.0551. Known for its outstanding patient care, this nonprofit, acute care hospital has 190 beds and a medical staff of more than 300 physicians. Services featured include an award-winning joint replacement program,

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TRIMBOLI CHIROPRACTIC 706 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.8890, or 12732 Rt 41, Cedar Lake. 219.374.4144. trimbolichiro.com. Dr. Nancy Trimboli has brought chiropractic services to Northwest Indiana since 1993. Trimboli Chiropractic offers many services including chiropractic adjustment using a low-force technique, massage, laser therapy, nutritional counseling, stress management and more.

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MUTUAL BANK, KATHY SELLERS 307 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo.

269.469.5552. bankwithmutual.com.

Kathy Sellers is a Mutual Bank agent who services both first-time home buyers and seasoned investors. Mutual Bank specializes in investments and wealth management for businesses and personal clients.

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BRIGATA HILLS 200 W 500 N, Valparaiso. 219.746.6881.

Brigata Hills is a luxury new home community located in Porter County, within Valparaiso city limits and just five minutes from downtown. Served by the esteemed Valparaiso School System, families living in Brigata Hills have access to academicallyacclaimed high schools, middle schools and elementary education. Less than an hour drive or train ride from Chicago or to the Lake Michigan’s beach towns, the variety of cultural, environmental and entertainment opportunities is limitless.

COLDWELL BANKER, DAWN BERNHARDT 2110 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso.

219.241.0952. dawnbernhardt.com.

Dawn Bernhardt is the go-to agent for homes in Chesterton’s luxurious Sand Creek subdivision, along with other properties in Porter, LaPorte and Lake Counties. The website offers an abundance of resources for both buyers and sellers.

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AMERICAN HOMES, SHARON HALLIBURTON 4532 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville.

269.208.3862. sharonhalliburton.com. For more than 30 years, Sharon Halliburton has specialized in property management, having been licensed as a real estate agent and a broker more than 10 years ago.

Her expertise covers residential, lakefront and vacation properties, plus farms, golf courses and vineyards.

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 10 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo.

269.469.3950. coldwellbankeronline.com.

New Buffalo’s premier real estate firm features properties in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Both the in-office staff and the Coldwell Banker website offer multiple services and resources for buyers and sellers.

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DEWITT PLACE 900 N DeWitt Pl, Chicago. 312.642.7020. dewittplace.com. This 82-unit vintage building, built in 1924, offers corporate housing, temporary furnished apartment rentals and long-term temporary housing solutions. These studio and one-bedroom apartments come with a variety of amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, wireless Internet access, DirecTV satellite service and an exercise room.

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ELLE SALON 1 1 3 W 8 t h S t , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

219.874.3553. This upscale salon, situated in Michigan City’s historic district, offers full-service hair care, plus manicures, pedicures and facial waxing. Retail products include skin care, body care, a men’s line, wooden styling tools, a full line of Aveda products, and other calming items such as Aveda teas, candles and oils.

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THE SPA ON ELM 18 S Elm Street, Three Oaks.

269.756.3606. thespaonelm.com. The Spa on Elm and Medical Center is an integrated spa that offers a holistic approach towards beauty and wellness.

The spa offers comprehensive medical and spa services to enhance your natural beauty.

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BLUE CHIP CASINO, HOTEL & SPA 777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City.

888.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. The casino portion of Blue Chip features 65,000 square feet of gaming, all on one level, including more than 2,100 slot games and all the classic table games.

The 22-story Spa Blu Tower features a state-of-the-art hotel, luxury spa and convention center. Dining options include It’s Vegas Baby! and The Game, along with the fine-dining restaurant William B’s Steakhouse.

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INN AT ABERDEEN 3 1 5 8 S S t a t e R d 2 , Va l p a r a i s o .

219.465.3753. innataberdeen.com.

Located in the beautiful and prestigious Aberdeen neighborhood, just minutes from downtown Valparaiso, the Inn at Aberdeen is a comfortable and convenient place to stay. A variety of unique rooms and suites are available, as well as a Flavia coffee and tea bar, a full gourmet breakfast every morning, and all of the amenities needed for both a personal and business stay. A conference room is available for business meetings and private parties.

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THE BOULEVARD INN 521 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph. 269.983.6600. theboulevardinn.com. Warmth and

coziness are a theme at this historic hotel in St. Joseph. From the plush furniture in the lobby to the comfort food at the Bistro, to the luxurious amenities in the hotel’s suites, the Boulevard offers more than just a place to stay. Business and fitness centers are also available for use.

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DUNELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 220 Broadway, Chesterton. 219.926.5513. dunelandchamber.org. The Duneland Chamber of Commerce serves over 400 members and holds as its main objective the facilitation of the interests of the Duneland community. By hosting more than 100 community and networking events each year, producing a quarterly magazine and offering the prolific Residential Welcome Bag Program, the Chamber seeks to enrich the lives of area residents and ensure the economic vitality of our Duneland community.

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EMERALD AVENUE 3401 Friday Rd, Coloma. theemeraldavenue.com. A collection of family-owned farms, wineries and small businesses based in Southwest Michigan, Emerald Avenue offers the best in gourmet food and drinks and old-fashioned Michigan atmosphere. Experience the rich flavors, engaging history and natural beauty of Southwest Michigan with a visit to Emerald Avenue.

FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN & NATURE PRESERVE 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles.

269.695.6491. fernwoodbotanical.org.

Situated on 105 acres of cultivated and natural land, Fernwood is composed of gardens, forests and trails for visitors to peruse. An art gallery, fern conservatory, nature center, cafe and gift shop are also on site, and there are several learning and enrichment opportunities as well.

NEW BUFFALO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 888.660.6222. newbuffalo.org. The New Buffalo Business Association is made up of more than 100 members representing New Buffalo and neighboring communities.

POINT O’ WOODS 1516 Roslin Road, Benton Harbor.

269.944.1433. pointowoods.com. Point O’ Woods, located near the shores of Lake Michigan, is famous for the Robert Trent Jones Sr. Championship Golf Course. Amenities include a new clubhouse, re-designed Pro Shop, poolside cabana, tennis courts and family friendly activities. The large enclosed event tent is perfect for hosting family gatherings, business functions and parties. In warm weather, members can enjoy a drink on the large outdoor deck off the clubhouse bar with its majestic views of the sweeping 18th green.

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN TOURIST COUNCIL 2300 Pipestone Rd, Benton Harbor.

269.925.6301. swmichigan.org. The natural attractions of Southwest Michigan—the dunes, miles of scenic Lake Michigan beach, rivers and parks with hiking trails and biking paths—offer beauty in every season. The friendly staff at this nonprofit organization can assist travelers whether they seek solitude or a group learning experience.

ST. JOSEPH TODAY 421 State St, St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. sjtoday.org. Visitors to St. Joseph will find a variety of helpful information—on shopping, dining and events—at this welcome center. St. Joseph Today is a nonprofit organization that assists and encourages local business and tourism development.

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ALBERT’S DIAMOND JEWELERS 711 Main St, Schererville. 219.322.2700. albertsjewelers.com. Besides the fact that Albert’s showcases 12,000 square feet of jewelry, the store in itself is an entertainment destination. A bar, largescreen TV, dance floor and karaoke are among the many ways that patrons can let loose while browsing every type of fine jewelry imaginable. Brands include Cartier, Breitling, Omega, Tacori, Roberto Coin, David Yurman, Mikimoto, with more than 100 feet of bridal jewelry on display.

BEACH BUM JEWEL 621 Franklin Street, Michigan City.

219.743.9595. beachbumjewels.com.

Linda Mickevicius began making jewelry out of salvaged beach glass in 2006. As the obsession with beach glass continues to grow, so does the beach glass jewelry business. Linda has been joined by her daughter Jamie, and grandchildren Garrett, Andrew and Matthew in the sea glass jewelry making process. Each of the three generations of family members has a key role in the business. Linda and family’s unique designs bring the serenity of the waves to any ensemble.

INDIAN SUMMER, CHESTERTON 131 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton.

219.983.9994. This women’s clothing boutique offers casual and contemporary clothing and jewelry from around the world.

Indian Summer features brands such as Sympli, Oh My Gauze, Connie’s Moonlight, Habitat, Miracle Body and San Diego Hat Co. The Chesterton shop offers a large selection of apparel, jewelry and accessories, while the original New Buffalo storefront continues to feature its quality inventory for those on the other side of the lake.

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INDIAN SUMMER, NEW BUFFALO 126 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo.

269.469.9994. This women’s clothing boutique offers casual and contemporary clothing and jewelry from around the world. Indian Summer features brands such as Sympli, Oh My Gauze, Connie’s Moonlight, Habitat, Miracle Body and San Diego Hat Co. The the original New Buffalo storefront continues to feature its quality inventory, while the Chesterton shop offers a large selection of apparel, jewelry and accessories for those on the other side of the lake.

IVELISE’S YARN SHOP 1 6 0 1 L a k e s h o r e D r, S t . J o s e p h .

269.925.0451. iyarnshop.com. Ivelise’s Yarn Shop is a full service knitting and crochet shop celebrating 50 years of continuous business in Southwest Michigan. The shop offers a large selection of yarns, featuring Madelintosh, Malabrigo, Lorna Laces, Cascade, Stonehedge, Plymouth and many more. There is also a large selection of both bamboo needles and addi Turbos.

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HARBOR SHORES RESORT 269.932.1600. harborshoresresort.com.

Southwest Michigan’s biggest, most talked about project is underway in

Benton Harbor. The residential community will include a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, marinas, an indoor water park and a luxury spa. The property is surrounded by two rivers and five beaches. Custom home sites and cottages are available.

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