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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011

Shear Masculine Bliss BY MOLLY WOULFE

A LaPorte barbershop goes back in time, and men of all ages are lining up for hot-towel shaves and razor cuts.

photo by TONY V. MARTIN

50 Ginger Zee Knows Clothes BY MALLORY JINDRA

The NBC weekend meteorologist cares about what she wears, whether she is on-camera or not . . . and she gets plenty of feedback from viewers.

56 Business in the Ballroom BY KATHLEEN QUILLIGAN

Designer Roxanne Nicolas combines her love of fashion and dance into a company that makes every choice a glamorous one.

58 Green Vibrations BY JANE AMMESON VISITSHOREMAGAZINE.COM

Southwestern Michigan’s artist and fashion designer reviews her past, beach colors and her continuing evolution in Sawyer.

60 Man Up in the Post-Millennium BY MOLLY WOULFE Real men moussed in the Decade of the Metrosexual. What will they think of next?

62 Michelle Obama’s Clothes BY MARCIA FROELKE COBURN

Following and documenting what the First Lady wears has become a business, a calling, an obsession and a vocation for millions—and there are reasons for this.

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Our 42-page Fall 2011 issue of Shore Bride delivers expert advice for before, during and after your big day, and it’s all contained right here in the pages of Shore.

107 Fine Designs BY JANE AMMESON

The sweet spot, where beauty and indulgence melt together and become a sin.

118 Fashionable Fall BY LAVETA HUGHES A few trendy pieces from local merchants will help usher in the new season in style.

PHOTOGRAPH BY TONY V. MARTIN

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october/november 2011

GINGER ZEE GETS DRESSED Mrs. O’s

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INTRO

Dana Friis-Hansen embraces his new job at the glorious Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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THE GOOD LIFE

Our intrepid correspondent stagemanages a fantasy about his last meal on Earth. (George Aquino actually thinks about this.)

For its third year, ArtPrize opens its ears to musical performance at St. Cecilia Music Center, and a new season is arriving at the Joffrey.

INTERVIEW

SHAW THOUGHTS

WHERE TO GO

Our columnist enters into life’s least ambivalent relationship composed of pure love in both directions.

CULTURE NUT

A visit to the new exhibit at the Heritage in downtown St. Joe; Rick Hert directs West Michigan films; and Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari in conversation. Fashionable cars that never go out of style, including the 2012 MercedesBenz SLK350, as it makes the transition to cooler weather.

Rick Kaempfer is on a journey to find the best microbrews around Lake Michigan, once again.

GREEN NOTES

HEALTH CLUB

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HAUTE PROPERTIES

Taking a look inside some of the city’s most storied buildings at “openhousechicago.”

Beech Run

BY TERRI GORDON

A Cape Cod house that was built true to its form—right down to the white-painted trim and custom-made double-hung windows.

LAST RESORT 128

Facing Reality BY PAT COLANDER

When the urge for surgery strikes, there is a thought process.

New Moon Gallery’s Scott Elliott follows Frank Lloyd Wright’s belief that books should be viewed as furniture. The Barden-Gary Foundation honors breast cancer survivors at its 3rd annual Jubilation (Joy-Celebration) event in October.

Sea Jelly Soirée

HOUSE & GROUNDS

Meet the latest Frock Stars, winners of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago designer awards.

MOTORING

Beaux Arts Ball Summer Benefit Evening with the Legends/ LMS Wine Festival Waterfront Film Festival/ Saddle-Up Soirée GRAM Reception/Red Arrow Gallery Reception

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Essential Events Bite & Sip Shore Things Shorecast

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• Farmers Market and Unique Arts & Crafts Vendors • Kids Art Activities And Pumpkin Painting (Provided By New Bu ffalo Fine Arts Council) • Free Horse Drawn Hay Rides • Pumpkin Patch with corn and gourds • Excellent Food • Live Music by LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS, TOP SECRET BAND,

ALLIGATOR BLACKBIRD and THE SOLUTION Sidewalk Sales: Look for giant flags throughout town end of season clearance items outside. Friday, September 16th - Saturday, September 17th.

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That evening Julie and I sat down over a nice cabernet to discuss our options and do a reality check. It hit us right away: The fact of the matter is we love it here! We love our friends. We love all the things to do around here. I love my job and the opportunities it gives me to make a difference in the region. Do I love South Dakota? Oh, yes. But Julie and I have grown very attached to this area and it’s just not the right time to go. And I’m not so sure that the right time will ever come. Since then, my boss the vice-president, along with the CEO of our company, were both gracious enough to make this a win-win decision for me as they have added the supervision of the Rapid City Journal and also the Lee properties in South Carolina and Kentucky to my duties. This gives me an opportunity to stay here but still be involved in another area of the country I care about very much. For that I am thankful. Speaking of things I love about Northwest Indiana, one of the more exhilarating experiences I’ve had lately is taking a flying lesson from Donna Stevens at DonnAir Aviation. For a discounted price of $75 Donna will let you take her up in the plane and you do 95 percent of the flying! This is not for the faint of heart, but if you think you would like something like that, you won’t just like it . . . you will LOVE IT! Another thing I love about Northwest Indiana is the generous nature of the people. Carlos Rivero, who owns Don Quijote restaurant, is just one example of a completely generous person. Julie and I bought a dinner for twenty at a fundraising auction last year to benefit the hungry children of Haiti. Not sure what I bought, I didn’t need to worry about a thing as Carlos provided everything, including the music, to create the perfect Spanish environment at our home. I was amazed to learn how many of these benefit dinners Carlos donates every year. My hat’s off to Carlos and all he does for our community. Another generous Valparaiso donor is Linda Skolak, who owns Dish restaurant. While a perfect evening for me is a “stay at home time” because we are out so much, I must admit the one recap dinner I never miss is when Linda donates her restaurant, food and wine as a thank you to the board of directors for the Crisis Center. No, I am not on that board, but my wife Julie is on the fundraising committee, which means I get to go as a spouse. The food is great, the wine is always exceptional and the gorgonzola chips I crave. These are just a few of the many things to love about Northwest Indiana, and I’m certainly not ready to give them up just yet. BILL MASTERSON, JR.

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LETTER

couple of lifetimes ago back in the Stone Age, shopping for clothes was a grind, a long slog across a valley crowded with skirts, pants, suits and dresses that didn’t work with an occasional spike of surprise, a fluke when an outfit was just spectacular.

Every female was on a giant personal learning curve. My girlfriends and I had moved from adolescence to obsolescence, at least when it came to fashion. We had grown into an unhealthy mindset that dictated when you have a career you wear light (in summer) or dark (in winter) suits, black dresses and matching shoes. On the weekends you revolt against the weekday regimentation and wear jeans and sweat clothes, just so you won’t have to worry about getting undressed if you suddenly have an opportunity to get some extra sleep. Having recently jettisoned a lot of clothes based strictly on the criteria that I don’t like them and never have, I know what I’m saying is slightly hyperbolic, but only slightly. And I’m here to tell you, I’ve discovered a new day: Remember this conversation? Your friend is wearing cute shoes. You say, “Cute shoes.” Your friend says, “These shoes are so cool. They are very comfortable for how high the heel is. What size do you wear? Ten, right?” “Yeah, that’s right. I wear a ten.” Your friend says, “Try this shoe on. Stand up, see how comfortable it is? See what I mean?” Mary’s right, I’m standing up, these are great shoes. Many years ago, I would have followed up by going to the outlet store with my friend and the store would be out of the shoes, at least in my size. End of story. But in reality, I had this conversation about six weeks ago. A few days later I went online and found the same shoes in another color and on sale. I got the shoes. I love them. I’m happy and grateful to my friend. And I realize that I’d forgotten—I don’t believe I did this, but I did—how wonderful new shoes can make you feel. This issue of Shore is about having fun caring about what you’re wearing, in case you’ve forgotten how to do that. Mallory Jindra and Marcia Coburn have written fashion profiles of Ginger Zee and Michelle Obama that detail just how much there is to care about and how millions of people do. Also, in other fashion news, LaVeta Hughes picks her faves and renews the Shore Things Style pages, which will be in every issue from now on until LaVeta runs out of beautiful things. Other happy stories include a few choice words about the important subject of being a grandfather from Andy Shaw, who has the new Juliet Shaw Furman in his life (Congratulations Andy, Mary, Elizabeth and Jim!) and Rick Kaempfer’s outstanding lineup of Lake Michigan area microbrews. Once again the dog days of summer are about to vanish into the excitement, romance and shock of the new that always comes along with October. Don’t forget to have fun throughout the busy-ness of the months ahead. We will see you next at the holidays. PAT COLANDER Delicious

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Dana Friis-Hansen AN EVOLVING ACCESSIBILITY

His answer? Art museums should not be elitist but instead be a community convener, a place that brings people together, as well as a catalyst for creative thinking, inspiring creative ideas for transformation. “Michigan, interestingly, is changing from a manufacturing to information economy,” he says, noting that he would love to have dialogues with people impacting the community including the influx of scientists doing medical research. “A basic fact of life is that jobs will be different for our kids and grandkids. We need to build visual literacy, innovation and team building, to connect the arts and creative ideas with a broader audience. I see us as an incubator for content.” Social media plays a large part in Friis-Hansen’s plans. Twitter, Facebook, downloadable podcasts and online access to the museum’s treasures can bring meaning to people’s lives and make art easily accessible. “The fastest-growing Internet users are senior citizens,” he says. “It’s very important for a museum to be engaging, to open up avenues to understanding and appreciating art.” For more information about GRAM, call 616.831.1000 or visit artmuseumgr.org. -JANE AMMESON

“I don’t want to sit at a table in a room, I like to be in the galleries and around the art,” he says as we walk up the flowing wood stairs past sheets of glass opening up on to sweeping views of the Maya Lin-designed plaza and, beyond that, the city’s vibrant downtown. “That’s where I feel most at home.” Friis-Hansen wants to embed the museum into everyday life, a direction he says GRAM is already taking with such popular programs as their classes and symposia, the Saturday Skate and Create where, after ice skating on the outdoor rink in the plaza, people can pick up coupons in the warming house and, at reduced rates, come into the museum for free hot chocolate, tours and hands-on art making. There’s also Friday Nights at GRAM, a sort of happy hour for culture mavens where the galleries stay open late and there’s the convivial buzz of live music and stimulating conversation. Before coming to the GRAM in mid-July, Friis-Hansen worked as chief curator at the Austin Museum of Art and then in 2002 as their executive director until early 2011. “I was looking for a place where I could contribute and be forward-thinking,” Friis-Hansen says. “I asked myself, what are the characteristics of a 21st-century museum?”

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Don’t expect to find Dana Friis-Hansen sitting behind a desk in his office. The new director and chief executive officer of the Grand Rapids Art Museum is working to make himself an integral part of the museum and the city.

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ArtPrize Expands to St. Cecilia Music Center A VARIED GROUP OF MUSICIANS WILL PERFORM The St. Cecilia Music Center in downtown Grand Rapids has nothing to do with the 1970 Simon & Garfunkel smash “Cecilia.”• But there is jubilation as the 128-year-old institution has become an exhibition center for the third annual ArtPrize 2011.

etween September 21 and October 9, St. Cecilia will celebrate live music and performance for the community-wide exhibition founded by Rick DeVos, the Grand Rapidsbased founder of the film buff social networking site Spout.com. Last year, St. Cecilia, 24 Ransom Avenue NE, was an ArtPrize venue with visual art, but this year it becomes one of eight exhibition centers where the public can purchase art, register for the event and activate voting accounts. Anyone 16 and older can vote on art during ArtPrize. “ArtPrize wanted our focus to be on performance art, because they wanted to be a little more intentional about performance artists entering as much as visual artists do,” says Cathy Holbrook, executive director of the St. Cecilia Music Center. “St. Cecilia has a stage and obviously our mission is music, so they thought it would be a good fit. We tried to encourage musicians [from the Michigan area] to enter ArtPrize through the ArtPrize website. It had to be an original song that had to be written within the last three years.” A St. Cecilia committee chose 49 artists ranging from soloists to bands. Musical styles include classical, jazz, blues, Celtic, pop and rock ‘n’ roll. Voting will work like this: performers will play the first week, then have the set recorded

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and available on a listening station in the St. Cecilia library. ArtPrize Visitors will have wanted our a chance to vote during or following focus to be on the live performance performance using text or mobile art, because device (they can also they wanted to vote from home at artprize.org). All be a little more artists will perform intentional live at St. Cecilia. about It’s almost like American Idol. performance “We’ll also have artists entering fifteen visual artists as much as as well, because we have an art gallery visual artists do. here,” Holbrook adds. “Our gallery manager curated that for us.” St. Cecilia was started by nine women in Grand Rapids. “Its mission has remained the same its entire life,” Holbrook says. “Which is to promote the study, appreciation and performance of music in order to enrich the lives of people in this community. We’ve been in continuous operation since 1894. We’re going to have some rock concerts in the parking lot during ArtPrize and it will be a departure from some of the things we’ve done in the past. And we’re excited about it.” Professional jurors choose five $7,000 ArtPrize awards. And, $474,000 in total cash prizes are awarded during the 19-day exhibition. Last year, 1,713 works of art were shown in 192 venues in Grand Rapids. ArtPrize spokesman Brian Burch says, “Our primary goal is conversation around the community about art.” -DAVE HOEKSTRA

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When Ashley Wheater began thinking about the 2011-12 season of the Joffrey Ballet, Barack Obama hadn’t yet been elected president. It’s been at least four years since Wheater, the artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet, began crafting the upcoming season, called New Generation, which opens with the World Premiere of Don Quixote, and includes pieces from some of the dance world’s most exciting choreographers, Wheater says. “I really believe a ballet company needs the influx of great work and great choreography and to do that, you need to know where you’ll be in four years,” Wheater says. Wheater says audiences had been asking for the company to do Don Quixote, but what is most exciting about the ballet is it’s the first time since Robert Joffrey choreographed The Nutcracker more than 60 years ago that the Joffrey has commissioned a full-length ballet. Told in two acts with choreography by Yuri Possokhov, the ballet, performed October 12 to 23, really tells a story as opposed to just being dancing, Wheater says. After holiday classic The Nutcracker runs December 9 to 27, the company will ring in the new year with On the Threshold, a collection of three works by three choreographers Wheater calls “incredibly talented.” The program will include the U.S. premiere of Infra, a ballet choreographed in 2008 by Wayne McGregor that features an LED screen along with the dancers. Also featured in the program is In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, choreographed by William Forsythe, who Wheater says got his start at the Joffrey and whom Wheater himself worked with when he was dancing with the company in the ’80s. “It’s definitely 21st-century dancing,” he says. “It’s a little far out there, but it’s a great appeal for the younger generation to show ballet is not all long tutus.” The program will also feature Christopher Wheeldon’s After the Rain, performed last season, but brought back as an audience favorite. The season will conclude with the spring show Spring Desire featuring a new, as of press time, unnamed piece by choreographer Val Caniparoli along with Edwaard Liang’s Age of Innocence, which uses the music of Philip Glass. Wheater says many organizations in Chicago are celebrating Glass, and the piece is the Joffrey’s nod to the composer. “It would be amazing if he would come conduct it,” Wheater says. “It really is in honor of him.” The final piece in the program is In the Night, choreographed by Jerome Robbins, which follows the relationship of three couples. -KATHLEEN QUILLIGAN

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y better half, Mary, has a psychiatrist friend whose valuable insights into the human condition include this perceptive take on grandparents and grandchildren: “Life’s least ambivalent relationship,” Mary’s shrink buddy opined. “Pure love in both directions and no baggage, unless the parents interfere.” Which means that grandparents primarily do fun things with grandchildren—play, explore, consume and spoil—while Mom and Dad are tasked with the permanent demands of child-rearing, including the frequently contentious imposition of rules, regulations and discipline. Mommy and Daddy “no” versus Grandma and Grandpa “yes.” Real life is more nuanced, but that’s a pretty good description, and it does approximate my childhood experience. I loved my parents. But my grandparents were value-added: warm, generous, accepting and rarely critical. The only blots on those otherwise rosy recollections were by-products of pathological disputes that occasionally arose between my parents and their parents. I’ve been thinking a lot about grandparents and grandchildren lately because Mary and I are about to become the former after two of our daughters produce the latter. Talk about a game changer! All three of our girls—the older two preggers and the youngest, who is still unmarried and unpregnant—spent a long July weekend with us in Bridgman. And that produced a brand-new family dynamic. Conversations about work, friends, politics and culture—our standard verbal fare—had to share social space with talk of maternity clothes, baby showers and paraphernalia. And, of course, parenting techniques. Not just our generation’s dilemma: “How much TV?” Now, it’s the right dosage of multiple high-tech devices. And our “baby bibles,” books by Drs. Spock and Brazelton, have been replaced by the new insights of NurtureShock and Mind in the Making. On the behavioral front, cocktail hour at Chez Shaw lost two regulars—pregnant daughters who are following their doctors’ abstinence recommendation. We also spent a lot of time focusing on bellies—staring, patting, rubbing and comparing—and acknowledging that, previous conventional wisdom notwithstanding, weight gain can actually be a good thing! I started calling my middle daughter the “beach ball” because she’s so far along. It was later suggested by one of her sisters that “basketball” is kinder. So “basketball” it was. Her older sister, who’s lagging a couple months behind, is the “football.” And the little one is now “softball,” simply because she and I play a lot of catch and my literary brain always requires completion of the metaphorical cycle. All of this is changing our habits and activities in other ways. The sons-in-law hover protectively over the wives, willing and eager to handle every

physical task that may be hard for the preggers to navigate. And Mary, who was the original Mother Hen long before the pregnancies, is spending many of her hours hunting for every possible babyrelated gizmo, outfit and necessity that can be procured at a garage sale or discount store. As for me, I’m in my usual state of selfinquiry as I approach one of life’s seminal moments. Do the girls want me at the births? Or before? Or after? How much of my schedule will be altered by the new arrivals? And most importantly, what’s the proper amount of time and energy for grandparents to spend with grandchildren to help the parents without being too overbearing, to enjoy the newborns without being too intrusive, and to impart the right amount of extra love, knowledge and skill development without sparking competitive or stylistic dustups with the actual parents? It feels complicated right now, but my grandparents seemed to handle it pretty easily. And, as Mary and I tell each other at times like these, “All will be revealed.” Hey—we’ve been through it with our own kids. And the first year is mostly about changing diapers, handling the feedings the moms aren’t doing naturally, dealing with the fussy periods and playing with those precious new live toys. I’m looking forward to running and biking with grandchildren courtesy of sophisticated carriers that didn’t exist when my kids were kids. I’ve been watching the participants in those athletic outings with envy and now I’ll have my turn. And I’m eager to give them baths, read and make up stories, celebrate milestones, and watch them grow up into strong, capable adults like their parents. I hope to live long enough to see that. And I pray that unexpected tragedy doesn’t alter the course. I do worry about a country and a world fraught with dangers and challenges that seem to be more daunting than what our parents faced. So, to sum it up, I’m bursting with excitement tempered by a dollop of fear. And I can admit something I never expected to say: I can’t wait to be called “Grandpa.” Or whatever new familial designation my kids and their kids bestow on me. Bring it on. -ANDY SHAW EDITOR’S NOTE: Elizabeth ‘E.B.’ Shaw Furman (daughter of Mary and Andy Shaw) gave birth to Juliet Shaw Furman around 5:37 p.m. on August 9th.

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with the museum’s overarching mandate. f one were to run across, say, a saber-toothed tiger “The Heritage Museum’s mission is to present the human roaming the quaint towns of Southwest Michigan history of St. Joseph, Benton Harbor and the surrounding these days, it’s probably fair to assume that the region,” she explains. “Ice Age Imperials presents this earliest encounter would draw more intense local interest history in a fun, hands-on way for young visitors with a depth of than your average stray cat sighting. Suffice it to say information that will appeal to adults.” that the staff at the Heritage Museum and Cultural The exhibit features old-school museum favorites like Center in St. Joseph hopes an ambitious new exhibit touchable fossils and large dioramas with life-size animals, as that opened this month showcasing sabertooth cats, well as more modern flourishes like an interactive kids’ activity dire wolves, musk oxen and more from the area’s prehistoric center with areas for little ones to “dig” for fossils and try past causes a similar stir. their hands at drawing cave art. Although the creatures and Ice Age Imperials is a traveling display of information and customs of millennia past may seem somewhat far-removed and artifacts developed by the Antiquities Company of Rockford, esoteric for a modern-day audience (particularly without colorful Michigan, that made its world premiere on September 9th at animation or zingy one-liners from Ray Romano), Arseneau the Heritage, settling in for a two-year run before it barnstorms believes that the real beauty of Ice Age Imperials is the way it’s its way across the country. The massive exhibit combines real designed to really connect with visitors fossils, scale replicas and in-depth research and make them think about what this to present the story of life in the upper area was like in its earliest days. Midwest as it was lived some 10,000 “The opportunity to actually touch years ago, when our ancestors hunted fossils thousands of years old found mammoths and mastodons instead of locally and see the dramatic size of antique shops and great brunch spots. the dioramas helps inspire the realization While Ice Age Imperials reaches further that this history happened right here,” back in time than many of the Heritage’s THE HERITAGE MUSEUM she says. “We’re excited to have typical exhibits focusing on topics like AND CULTURAL CENTER more and more people discover the Great Lakes shipwrecks and the history 601 Main Street, St. Joseph Heritage Museum through this exhibit.” of local waterfronts, museum director 269.983.1191 Christina Arseneau says it fits right in -MARK LOEHRKE theheritagemcc.org

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Buddy Act JESSE EISENBERG AND AZIZ ANSARI GET FAMILIAR WITH WEST MICHIGAN Drop a low-key Oscar nominee and a fast-talking comic in West Michigan. Stuff them in a rusty Mustang. Expose to petty thugs, a bomb and a flamethrower. Expect them to play nice, playing ex-best friends. They did. Jesse Eisenberg (Social Network, Zombieland) and Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation) bonded fast, filming the action-buddy film 30 Minutes or Less last summer in Grand Rapids. Director Ruben Fleischer shot on location, teaming his quiet Zombieland star with the motor-mouthed Ansari. The twentysomethings’ on-screen chemistry in the comedy—about Nick, a pizza guy (Eisenberg) forced to rob a bank or be blown sky-high—is genuine, the odd couple agreed post-pizza at Gino’s East in Chicago. Being out of the Hollywood fishbowl “definitely helps,” says Ansari, 28, who plays Chet, Nick’s estranged buddy. “You don’t know anyone else, you’re working together, so you’re forced to hang out together.” Mr. Extrovert pauses, skipping a beat. “Luckily, we got along and didn’t hate each other,” he cracks. “We were working twelve to fourteen hours together a day,” recalls Eisenberg, 27. “It’s exhausting when you’re so immersed [in a script]. The upside is you get to bond with the people you work with in an accelerated way.” And speed and ticking clocks are overriding themes in the Ben Stiller-produced flick. When Nick is wired into a bomb vest, he must persuade Chet—fast—to be his accomplice. The problem: they loathe each other after a series of stinging revelations. The worst: Nick slept with Chet’s twin sister, then pulled a Houdini. “The comedy comes from these two guys, who, under any other circumstances, would never rob a bank—are now forced to do it. And it turns out to be a fun experience. Even though it’s a terrible crime,” Eisenberg deadpans. As their alter egos hissed and made up, the New York-trained actors meshed in real time. They became regulars at MadCap Coffee and Marie Catrib’s. Eisenberg caught Ansari’s standup act at Dr. Grins Comedy Club. And they settled into their own routine, with the introverted, JewishAmerican Eisenberg serving as straight man to his manic Indian-American costar. The former—as intense as such signature characters as his tortured teen in The Squid and the Whale and Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg in Social Network—is fine with his own company. During his free time, the curly-haired actor took in a Whitecaps game and the Chihuly art-glass exhibit at the Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. He also slipped out of town to visit his longtime girlfriend in Bloomington, Indiana. -MOLLY WOULFE

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ick Hert’s office is no lavish movie set. More like a studio back-lot. Sparse, decorated with just enough paraphernalia—iPad, computer and phone—to get his work done for the West Michigan Tourist Association. Hert, who also is the executive director of the West Michigan Film Office in Grand Rapids, has reeled in famous and even notso-famous filmmakers, allowing the biggest mega money-maker for the state since the auto industry’s heyday to flourish—the movies. “Movies are money- and location-driven,” he asserts. Seems deep concern has entered the path paved in gold. Michigan’s new regime and Governor Rick Snyder proposed halting tax incentives, the generous 40-42 percent, put into motion by former democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm. Cutbacks that may thicken the plot in Hert’s carefully planned script. He suggests the numbers are strong enough to prove the industry’s viability. “When incentives started in 2008, the year prior we had about two million dollarsworth of feature films. The year it passed—from April to December—we did about 125 million dollars-worth, then 225 million the next year, and about 300 million last year [2010]. I suspect this year [2011] we’ll do between 300 and 400 million.” “It’s about jobs,” he continues. “. . . It’s also about pride in the state, the buzz and excitement it creates for onlookers. During filming, people come to watch. Afterwards, they want to see where it was shot. It’s a commercial on the big screen.” Somewhere in Time, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, forever changed the popularity of Mackinac Island. Filmed in 1979-80, the Grand Hotel still flaunts photos in the lobby, and the lush lawns where Seymour’s love-stricken character strolled draw tourists even now. First to read scripts, he’s given the green light to projects as small as Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin and his three-man team, as well as blockbusters starring Bruce Willis or Hugh Jackman. Hert prefers blockbusters. “Why? Take Thirty Minutes or Less, recently shot in Grand Rapids starring Danny McBride and Jesse Eisenberg, who played Zuckerberg in The Social Network. Six location people were here way before filming. Their budget was ten times the size of others. They had 375 people on crew. And they booked 12,000 room nights. When told, we made $250,000 at just one hotel. That’s a thrill.” -SHERRY MILLER

RICK HERT

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Upward Mobility Motoring to a higher level

riving stylish cars has always been in fashion. From the “Golden Age” Duesenberg and Cord automobiles once built in Auburn, Indiana, to the new-generation Lincoln MKS manufactured at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant—luxury cars deliver affluent owners and their rolling fashion statements to the road in style. British-made Rolls-Royce has mastered the art of building opulent motor cars for over a century. This summer, new doors were opened to brand sales with the premiere of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Gold Coast, located at 834 North Rush Street in Chicago, where the upscale marque joins the Perillo dealer’s Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini nameplates. “Rolls-Royce wanted to have a presence in downtown Chicago,” says Rolls-Royce sales manager Sven Asmus. “Most of our customers own one of each brand we have here at the dealership. Now, if a Lamborghini buyer walks in, he could drive out with a Rolls-Royce.” I have driven the Rolls-Royce product line, with short trips in the brand’s flagship Phantom model—most recently in the 2011 Phantom Drophead (convertible) Coupe. I’ve also had long-term driving experience in the automaker’s gateway to the

brand—Ghost. Both models are powered by a V-12 engine that in the 2011 Ghost builds 563 horsepower. Rolls-Royce passenger quarters drip lavish amenities that fill the senses with exquisite design, rich surfaces and supple textures to suit the champagne and caviar tastes of well-heeled buyers. “The Rolls-Royce Phantom buyer typically consists of captains of industry, heads of state and celebrities,” remarks Oleg Satanovsky, corporate communications manager, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America. “Most Rolls-Royce owners in the U.S. drive their cars as a reward for their success and accomplishments.” Satanovsky acknowledges that the majority of Phantom buyers have owned Rolls-Royce automobiles in the past. When the Ghost debuted in 2010, it brought a new demographic to the Rolls-Royce family as 80 percent of Ghost buyers have never owned the luxury brand before. Their purchases are driven by Ghost’s smaller, sportier demeanor with less “tradition” than the Phantom. Ghost’s lower price point also appeals to a broader market. Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe offers a brushed steel and teakwood deck automobiles seldom for $17,925. Rear-hinged doors are change hands as eight standard. out of ten Rolls-Royce Phantoms are ordered with at least one “Bespoke” option from the automaker’s custom design program to further personalize the car for their deep-pocket clientele. Want your Rolls-Royce exterior to match the hues of a Lake Michigan sunset or the color of the delicate blue smoke that wafts from the tip of a lit Davidoff cigar? All is possible, leaving only a buyer’s imagination and local laws as the limiting factors to a Rolls-Royce fashion statement. -JIM JACKSON

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ROLLING PRICES 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom // Phantom (Extended Wheelbase): $450,000 // Phantom Sedan: $380,000 // Phantom Coupe: $408,000 // Drophead Coupe: $447,000 // Destination and Handling: $2,000 // Gas Guzzler Tax: $3,000 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost // Ghost: $246,500 // Destination and Handling: $2,000 // Gas Guzzler Tax: $1,700

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Coach Doors of the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost are rear-hinged for cabin entry and egress ease.

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ost convertible owners mourn the loss of the driving season as the chill of autumn descends upon Lake Michigan. This season their moans can be tossed to the wind with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. Mercedes-Benz SLKClass is a pioneer in the hardtop convertible revolution sweeping the country and competitive brands across the world with sophisticated style and razor-sharp handling unequalled by other hardtop convertible competitors. Making the transition into the cooler seasons is easy with a power retractable hard top that moves up or down in 20 seconds to temper the cool touring temperature outdoors and the whims of those traveling in the twin cockpit. With the top down, driver and passenger can greet the crisp bite of fall with Mercedes-Benz Air Scarf system that blows warm air onto riders’ necks and shoulders through registers built into the seat headrests with air velocity regulated by the car’s travel speed. Too chilly to drop the top? No problem. Mercedes-Benz is first to market with Magic Sky Control, a sensational innovation that provides a dual-tempered glass roof within the solid top of the car. Contained within the glass is a layer of electrically charged elements that instantly change the intensity of the glass from full-sun clarity to smoke-glass shade with a press of a button for a tempered skyward view with the roof intact. At the business end of the SLK350 is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that doles out 302 horsepower managed by a 7-speed automatic transmission. The optional Dynamic Handling Package includes adjustable suspension that smooths the curves on Red Arrow and Blue Star highways this fall like a hot knife across a cold pat of butter. The redesigned 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 comes into the fall touring season fashionably priced at $54,800.

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My Last Meal A look at favorite dishes over the years

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have always had this fantasy that my last meal on Earth would be a staged orchestra of gastronomy. I will be the conductor with the magic wand in the kitchen and my family and best friends, the eager audience to the feast I have created. The meal is to be served family-style to stimulate conversation of past meals shared amongst each other’s company. For this column, the approach is a hypothetical scene where my favorite dishes come to life through a host of memorable dining experiences and restaurant meals. There is no prepping, no cooking, and better yet, no dreaded cleanup afterwards. Rue Montorgueil is one of my favorite streets in Paris and my journey would have to begin in this district. It’s not the grandest, nor is it the most fashionable, but there is a sense of familiarity and comfort as Montorgueil is steps away from my mother’s flat in the 2nd arrondissement. I love the fact that tourists don’t necessarily venture off to this district so the ambience is very local. L’Escargot, one Sashimi at Asiate of the oldest restaurants in Restaurant at the Paris, holds fort where rue Mandarin Oriental Montorgueil intersects with New York Les Halles and the St. Eustache church. Across the street from L’Escargot is a souk-like shop with mounds of spices and colorful ceramic tagines for sale. Towards the middle of the street past Etienne Marcel Boulevard, is the famed Patisserie Stohrer. Locals line up for its baba au rhum and many delightful specialties as if it were giving out free lottery tickets. Montorgueil is also the domicile for my favorite cheese shop, La Fermette, and go-to boulangerie, Keyser. Ironically, my favorite restaurant on this stretch of market stalls, restaurants, boutique hotels and coffee shops is a charming Italian restaurant called Little Italy Caffe. I would start my morning at the communal table at Le Pain Quotidien, a charming boulangerie and restaurant. A small block of French country butter would suffice, but on this special occasion, my crispy organic baguette will be accompanied by their aged Crotin de Chavignol goat cheese from Loire Valley, Fourme d’Ambert blue cheese from the Auvergne region, and if available, a slab of Morbier to awaken the senses.

La Cabrera

I adore Paris when it’s just waking up. Florists place fresh flowers in their signature green plastic retail displays. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the Parisian alarm clock to start the day. I love the solitude of having breakfast in a foreign city, and Paris couldn’t be more idyllic. Lunch will be served across the Atlantic, 35 stories high at Asiate in the Mandarin Oriental New York. Brandon Kida is the executive chef and just like my previous visit to the breathtaking restaurant overlooking Central Park, the printed menu is unnecessary as I will rely on Chef Brandon to surprise and delight me with his degustation menu. His Sashimi plate with Avocado Mousse, Cucumber and Mustard Ponzu is sultry beyond description. I pair the sashimi with the best Riesling I have ever tasted, compliments of sommelier Annie Turso: Riesling, Kabinett, S.A. Prum, “Urziger Wurzgarten,” from Mosel, Germany. Eating light is not an option for my last lunch. My main course must be Asiate’s American Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Smoked Potato Puree and Yuzu Koshou. Chef Brandon’s Japanese roots are highlighted in the entrée’s quiet elegance on the plate. The finale will take place at La Cabrera in the Palermo-Soho section of Buenos Aires. American steakhouses are still the best in the world, but there is an allure to Argentinian steaks beyond tastes. This steak-eating nation puts us Americans to shame on a per capita consumption basis. Eating quality beef is as Argentinian as their football team. La Cabrera is the Alpha and Omega of carnivorous temptations; the king of parillas in BA. My last supper would simply consist of Bife de Chorizo (NY strip) and Bife de Lomo (filet). La Cabrera serves their ecstasy steaks on wooden palettes along with six of their nineteen side dishes available. Mine would include ramekins of glazed onions, mashed potatoes, roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms and my favorite steak accompaniment, chimichurri. I love Argentinian wines, but for my final meal, I’d might as well go for the best—a bottle of the 2005 Château Margaux. However, at this point, this wine is way too young to drink and I am in no hurry to have my last meal. So just like a fine wine, great things are always worth the wait. -GEORGE AQUINO

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Meet the 2011 SAIC Award designers “Don’t be silly, Mom,” she said. “Please don’t spend $500 for a ticket to THE WALK fundraising dinner. I’m sure I won’t get the $25,000 award, just come to the dress rehearsal in the morning.” So Charl Petelski and her husband Bob were watching television at home that evening when the phone rang.

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hen my name was announced, it felt completely unreal,” Liz Petelski says, recalling how she felt when she was presented the $25,000 Eunice W. Johnson Fellowship award. “It was truly the best thing that ever happened to me and a moment I will never forget.” Then she ran for her cell phone. Although Liz intended to pursue math and physics at Boston University, it soon became clear she was drawn to artistic endeavors, having been on the costume crew in high school and loving to sew her own creations. “So I transferred to the School of the Art Institute [SAIC], where I soon became captivated by the fashion department. I was able to incorporate various aspects of art. I love designing pieces that can be mixed or worn on their own as well as elegant clothes focusing on interesting pattern-cutting.” It’s evident in her winning designs, which were inspired by Night in the City. Liz will be using her fellowship money to seek out the right internship. “Whether I work for myself or someone else doesn’t matter. Working with other designers challenges me as a designer, and through collaboration some of the best work is made.” Of course, having her own line is a definite goal. “Check back with me ten years from now,” she says firmly. We will. The SAIC Legend of Fashion Award 2011 Honoree was Ikram Goldman, a leader among fashion tastemakers. She and husband Joshua presented LaPorte resident Macie Elizabeth Francis, a junior, with a $25,000 scholarship. “Immediately, upon hearing my name, I began trembling and crying tears of amazement,” Macie says. The award was presented to her by Ikram Goldman and fashion department head Nick Cave. “A week after the show, Ikram added to her generosity by setting up a summer internship with design mastermind Thakoon [the young designer featured in the

2008 documentary on Vogue magazine, The September Issue] in New York,” Macie says. “I am forever grateful to the Goldmans for providing me the opportunity to embark on and accomplish my dreams.” Macie believes in clothes that frame the body, not hug it, saying, “Friends and family are meant to hug you.” Her fabulous designs showcased a balance between comfort and sex appeal. Most of her scholarship money will be invested into her senior collection. Sophomore Ana Leon was thrilled to learn she was the recipient of a one-year, full-tuition Swarovski scholarship. Born in Cuba, her family immigrated to Canada, where she became interested in painting at age 10. Then they moved to the U.S. and, while living in Miami, she pursued fashion at a design magnet school. Now, at SAIC, Ana is applying her interest in painting and geometry to her fashions. Her black and white designs displayed this amazing duality. A $30,000 scholarship from an anonymous donor was awarded to sophomore Alena Savinova for her outstanding and outrageous design inspired by the shape and volume of all things . . . sushi. A one-year paid internship at Proenza Schouler in New York was presented to senior Jacqueline Kim, whose designs were interpreted from 1940s beauty photographs. Last year, senior

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Jacqueline Kim with a model wearing one of her designs.

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his show, presented every spring by SAIC, is at a level with Fashion Week in New York or Paris. It is presented three times, with tickets ranging from $40 (dress rehearsal) to $75 (noon and 3 p.m.) general admission seating. THE WALK fundraiser in the evening includes a cocktail reception and an elegant post-show dinner. Tickets are $500 to $1,000. We look forward to 2012.

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Erin Pianetto received a 2010 Sage Foundation one-year, full-tuition scholarship. She can vividly recount her experience. “I completely broke down. My eyes started to flood and I thought of my parents. Although my family had a modest income, my mom always encouraged me to choose a school that would provide me with an exceptional education. This scholarship changed my life.” Erin’s scholarship allowed her to be a part of SAIC’s summer study trip to Paris. During her stay, she unfortunately experienced traumatic night terrors, resulting in research and the inspiration for her 2011 collection, based on loose gowns children with night terrors are encouraged to wear. She says, “This led me to 1950s imagery of paper dolls and heavily embellished nightgowns.” And to a 2011 one-year paid internship at J. Crew in New York. “I am truly blessed,” she says. These are the outstanding 2011 Walk Award recipients from the SAIC fashion show, which featured 250 original garments created by undergraduate students. According to Conrath Hamather, co-producer with Nick Cage, “The Walk is always a major undertaking for the entire SAIC community. Our role is to highlight the collections from the sophomores, juniors and seniors in a choreographed event.” He emphasizes, “Funds generated via ticket sales from the event enable students the financial backing to continue studies and to garner experience within their field by interning for high-end design houses.”

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Brewing Mecca Wet your whistle in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan

ver the last several years the South Shore of Lake Michigan has turned into a microbrewing powerhouse.

THREE FLOYDS 9750 Indiana Pkwy Munster, Ind. 3floyds.com Three Floyds is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the region. Judging by the overflow crowds at their “Dark Lord Day” event in April to celebrate the release of their Dark Lord beers, Three Floyds’ odd location in an industrial park in Munster certainly hasn’t hampered their popularity. Three Floyds brewpub is open 7 days a week (11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, and noon2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday). The menu is surprisingly urbane (frog legs, octopus confit, etc.), and the awardwinning beer is acclaimed around the world. They also offer free tours of the brewery on Saturdays at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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CROWN BREWING 211 S East St Crown Point, Ind. crownbrewing.com A relative newcomer to the microbrewing scene is just over fifteen miles away from Three Floyds in Crown Point, Indiana. Award-winning brewer Steve Mazlewski has

built his brewery right next door to the Crown Point jail that John Dillinger famously escaped in 1934. A stop to Crown Brewing is not complete without sampling the Industrial Porter that received a Bronze Medal in the World Beer Cup. Crown is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. FIGURE EIGHT BREWING 1555 W Lincolnway Valparaiso, Ind. figure8brewing.com Just a little over twenty miles away from Crown

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Brewing you’ll find another microbrewing gem: Figure Eight Brewing. The microbrewery named after the knot used in sailing and rock climbing is the new kid on the block, having just opened in 2010. Their tasting room is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 5-8 p.m., Fridays 3-8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays noon-6 p.m. BACK ROAD BREWERY 308 Perry St LaPorte, Ind. backroadbrewery.com Back Road Brewery has been pumping out outstanding beer now for fifteen years. It’s not much to look at from the outside, and a little tricky to find, but Back Road’s assortments of beers are delightfully tasty. Every Saturday they offer free tours from 1-4 p.m. (no kids allowed, strictly 21 and over), and they’re open on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. if you’d like a growler.

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is open for dinner on weekdays, and lunch and dinner on weekends. Now that Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo is such a Just twelve miles away regional powerhouse, from Back Road, you’ll some don’t consider it a find another relative microbrew anymore, but newcomer to the scene. their beer is among the Shoreline Brewery is a best in the country, and brewpub conveniently a visit to their Eccentric located just down the Café (355 E Kalamazoo street from Lighthouse Ave, bellsbeer.com) is Place Outlet Mall. highly recommended. Paw Along with your typical Paw Brewing Company delicious brewpub fare (929 E Michigan Ave, like burgers and fish ‘n’ chips, you can’t go wrong pawpawbrewing.com) in Paw Paw is also open ordering the Scottish Ale “Beltaine.” That incredible seven days a week beer was the silver winner (beginning at noon). Grand Rapids has in the 2006 and 2008 World Beer Cup. Shoreline several excellent microbreweries too, is open Sunday-Thursday including B.O.B.’s House 11 a.m.-midnight, and of Brews (20 Monroe Ave Friday-Saturday 11-1 a.m. NW, thebob.com), Brewery Vivant (925 Cherry MICHIGAN MICROBREWERIES St SE, breweryvivant. com), Founders Brewing While the Indiana microbreweries are helping Company (235 Grandville Ave SW, foundersbrewing. make the South Shore com), Hopcat (25 Ionia into a brewing mecca, Ave SW, hopcatgr. southwestern Michigan com), Schmohz Brewing has been doing its Company (2600 Patterson part, too. Ave SE, schmohz.com), Greenbush Brewing and the Hideout Brewing Company (5885 Sawyer Company (3113 Plaza Dr Rd, greenbushbrewing. NE, hideoutbrewing.com). com) in Sawyer has a Our resident Kalamazoo tasting room open six beer expert Len O’Kelly days a week (closed on Tuesdays). The Round Barn rates Founders’ “Cerise,” Hopcat’s “Hoppopatomus Winery (10983 Hills Rd, IPA,” and Schmohz’s roundbarnwinery.com) in “Amber Tease” as the best Baroda expanded a few years ago, and is brewing beers in town. their own beer now, too. The bottom line is this: If The Livery (190 5th St, you can’t find an excellent liverybrew.com) in Benton microbrew beer in Northwest Harbor makes their own Indiana or Southwest hand-forged microbrews, Michigan, you’re not trying and has a café that very hard. -RICK KAEMPFER SHORELINE BREWERY 208 Wabash St Michigan City, Ind. shorelinebrewery.com

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Old Items Find New Life Benton Harbor gallery showcases treasures in would-be trash

Scott Elliott follows Frank Lloyd Wright’s belief that books should be viewed as furniture. • “It goes back to William Morris [father of the arts and craft movement], who said, ‘Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful,’” he says. “I believe if everyone followed that, the interior of homes would be a lot more pleasing.” Elliott and his wife, Eileen Cropley, own New Moon Gallery—which sells everything from rare and antique books (his specialty) to paintings and prints to jewelry and antiques—in Benton Harbor’s arts district. The pair believes the items that could easily be tossed in the trash as old junk can find new life as pieces of art in the home, like antique books and old typewriters. “Every day we find something new and unexpected,” he says. “One of the most popular things, and they always seem to go very quickly, are big spools cable comes on. People turn them into garden tables and plant stands.” Elliott also sells art made from repurposed items. “People often bring in things they’ve made using antique components, like stools or chairs made from old tractor seats.” Even the space used for the gallery is being reused. Elliott, an artist, and Cropley, a former soloist with the Paul Taylor Dance NEW MOON GAL LERY Company in New York, were among the pioneers in the now70 W MAIN ST thriving arts district. New Moon is Elliott’s latest arts venture BENTON HARBOR, MICH. 269.926.9391 after owning galleries in New York, London and Chicago. “I saw 11AM-5PM TUE what I thought was the ideal space to start an anchor business to THROUGH SAT, develop the other side of Main Street,” he explains. “I thought it SUN BY APPT ONLY would be a perfect fit and said well, let’s try it.” Since locating on Main Street, other businesses have come and are gaining followings of their own. “We’re actually attracting more and more,” Elliott says. “Enough people are intrigued to come down and they are pleased when they leave. It’s really growing.” -LAURI HARVEY KEAGLE

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The Michigan Recycling Coalition sees antiques not just as attractive additions to the home, but as a way to reduce the waste stream. “Recycling is the last of the three Rs,” says Lucy Doroshko, spokeswoman for the coalition. “Reuse is high up on the waste management chain, but it does require some creativity.” The coalition started nearly 30 years ago and focuses on waste reduction, recycling, composting, reuse and recycled-content purchasing for the environmental and economic benefit of the state. Doroshko starts with the idea that many people are familiar with larger-scale efforts to use recycled content in products. “The best way to reduce the amount going

into the waste stream is to find something that can be used in large quantities, like old tires used in roads,” she says. “But they can be used in mats or to make lamps or other items. Every little bit really does help.” Metal items are easy to recycle, she explains, but require a lot of energy in the process. Those items are often the easiest to find a new use for, either in their original form—such as old typewriters—or repurposed as part of a larger piece of art. “To use anything that is an antique or in an art form is great,” Doroshko says. “That’s what reuse is all about.” For more information, visit michiganrecycles.org.

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Honoring Breast Cancer Survivors Surviving breast cancer is a journey that takes strength, knowledge and encouragement from family and friends. The 3rd annual Jubilation (Joy-Celebration), hosted on October 14 by the Barden Gary Foundation, celebrates that journey and honors those who have survived a disease affecting one in eight American women.

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his year’s event will be especially poignant because founder Don Barden succumbed to lung cancer on May 19, says Chareice White, BGF president. The BGF and Friends of the Barden Gary Foundation host the annual dinner that brings together more than 200 women of all ages. Businesses and organizations from throughout the Calumet area help sponsor the annual event that raises funds for scholarships and merit-based incentives for Gary high school seniors. “Our [educational program] goal is to help students reach their full scholastic potential, because we believe that nothing is more important than empowering today’s youth with a quality education,” White says. That goal of empowering others is also the hallmark of Jubilation, she says. “October is breast cancer awareness month, and we want to provide an event that is extraordinary and different in the area,” White says. And Jubilation is unique among the many events sponsored throughout the Calumet Region during October. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a networking reception at the Radisson Star Plaza, 800 East 81st Street in Merrillville. Here guests, attired in many shades of pink and black to symbolize their unity in the fight to cure breast cancer, mingle and enjoy pre-dinner refreshments. An hour later, the guests are whisked away in chauffeur-driven, luxurious

limousines to dinner destinations, all within five minutes of the Radisson. “Instead of having one dinner venue with a speaker, we have nineteen locations with nineteen dinner speakers, all in an intimate setting of ten to twenty women,” White says. “The speakers, who are all breast cancer survivors, share their stories with the guests, including the need for mammograms. Many of our guests are breast cancer survivors and their loved ones. It’s a chance to share and be empowered,” she says. Each sponsoring venue provides a meal unique to the destination, prepared by top-notch chefs, White says. Entertainment is also part of the fun at each venue, along with gifts. Following dinner and dessert, guests are transported back to the Radisson Star Plaza for a post-reception and candle-lighting ceremony to honor all those affected by breast cancer. “We encourage attendees to bring a special gift to the reception that they would like to exchange with a new friend. All gifts are exchanged during the post-reception,” White says. “For this third-year celebration we are seeking breast cancer survivors to tell their stories,” she says. Tickets for Jubilation (Joy-Celebration) are $100 each. The event is open to anyone who would like to honor survivors, to remember those who are no longer here, and to fight for a cure to breast cancer, White says. For more information, call 219.977.7932 or email cwhite@majesticstar.com. -LU ANN FRANKLIN

ABOUT THE BARDEN-GARY FOUNDATION The Barden Gary Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a structured educational program to award scholarships and incentives for high school seniors. The foundation partners with Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University Northwest. “Students are encouraged to strive to reach their full scholastic potential. During the program, students are required to attend monthly workshop sessions from September through March; produce a community service project; maintain BGF’s required grade point average and participate in additional incentives that are offered,” says Chareice White, BGF president. If all requirements are met, students become eligible to receive a scholarship to further their education. “The scholar also receives enhanced services in areas of college preparation and scholastic tutoring,” she says. “The foundation provides educational trips annually to students who have met the necessary requirements.” Recently, high school seniors participating in the BGF program earned a trip to Washington, D.C., and met with U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky (Ind-1st District). Majestic Star Casino donated blazers for the students to wear during their trip. The Class of 2011 earned twenty-three scholarships totaling $50,000, White says. “Over the five years we’ve sponsored this program, we’ve awarded $290,000 in scholarships. Of the 110 students awarded scholarships, 90 students are still in school.”

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f you ever wondered what the inside of some of Chicago’s most interesting, unusual or historic buildings look like, the Chicago Architecture Foundation has created an event for you. The first openhousechicago is scheduled for October 15 and 16 throughout the Windy City. “We want the experience to be enjoyable and interesting. People will see buildings (and spaces) that are not usually open to the public every day of the week,” says Bastiaan Bouma, managing director of openhousechicago. This behind-the-scenes tour or exploration will star more than 100 of the Windy City’s cultural, historic, business, community, retail and residential properties and architectural attractions. Among buildings featured will be the University Club, Santa Fe Building, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, Aqua Tower, Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center, Park Gables Apartments, Garfield Park Field House, Hostelling International, Monadnock Building, Lake Point Tower, Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago Transit Authority Headquarters, MDA Chicago City Apartments, Rock Bottom Brewery and many more. “We wanted a diverse selection,” Bouma says. “We were also looking for buildings that contribute to the social, economic and cultural objectives of the community . . . So it’s not just an architectural tour.” Bouma says the event evolved, Garfield Park in a sense, from the program called Field House “Great Chicago Places and Spaces,” which was presented by the Mayor’s Office for many years. “It gave the

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public access to interesting buildings and places that were often open by special invitation,” he explains. People will enjoy behind-the-scenes looks at various interiors and parts of all the buildings. In many cases, Bouma says, some areas will be restricted in certain buildings, yet a great deal of appealing interiors in many buildings will be seen. The event, which is free, is virtually a self-tour. Attendees may start or end their exploration wherever they’d like. Bouma says the public can view tour information online through the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s openhousechicago website at openhousechicago.org. As the event gets closer, there will be printed directories as well for people to peruse. They’ll be placed in various communities and businesses throughout the city. Looking at the information online, Bouma says, will allow the public to “filter and sort through their options and plan their itinerary.” Because it’s a free event, there are no reservations needed. Just start at any building or on any side of the city you’d like to. However, every community will have a hub from which individuals may launch their tours. “Just show up,” Bouma says. At some locations, there may be people offering a special tour of their sites, but Bouma says in most places, there will be no interpretive tours, since it’s just a go-at-your-own-pace experience. Bouma says the foundation would like to make openhousechicago an annual event, and he hopes Chicagoans as well as non-city dwellers will take the opportunity to “discover Chicago, discover the communities and have fun.” -ELOISE MARIE VALADEZ

The pool at Park Gables Apartments

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The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers a behind-the-scenes tour

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Stunning 8 br, 6.5 ba contemporary masterpiece with rare 510 ft of lake frontage & exquisite gardens on more than 8 acres overlooking Lake Mich. The spacious living area has raised fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Spectacular 6 bedroom, 7 bath Nantucket-style lakefront home with classic interior offers every amenity you can imagine! Sleeps 22 comfortably with lake views, private baths and decks in all 6 bedroom suites. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Outstanding 1940s, 5 br, 3 ba lakefront home in Lakeside. This picturesque Harbor Country location is known for its deep 1.40 acre lot & low bluff lakefront lots. A winding private lane leads to this vintage beach house. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Outstanding lakefront value in Harbor Country w/110’ of low bluff! Over 6000 sf of living space & a pool that overlooks Lake Mich. The expansive master bedroom has a private lakefront terrace, steam shower & sunken tub. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

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Welcome to Shorewood Hills, a private beach community. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath newer construction home features great lake views, 2 cozy woodburning fireplaces and low-maintenance shake beach house-style exterior. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Lower level end unit in Dunewood, New Buffalo’s private lakefront community! Magnificent views of Lake Michigan from the beautiful new deck of your first floor end unit. Private beach and association pool. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

St Joseph ranch home has a gourmet kitchen, large master suite w/ gas fireplace and spa-like bathroom. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4.5 car garages, maple floors, raised ceilings, skylights, two decks and more. Close to town. Louis Price 312-307-0054

Union Pier

New Buffalo

Michigan City

Union Pier

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Classic 3 br, 2.5 ba Union Pier beach cottage just 1.5 blks from McKinley Beach. This newer construction home has hdwd flrs, timeless beadboard wainscoting, cathedral ceilings & an open floor plan that makes living easy. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Significant price reduction! Beautiful 2 br, 2 ba end unit at South Cove overlooking New Buffalo Harbor and Lake Michigan. Take advantage of the wonderful lake breezes provided by the additional windows of the end unit! Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Nestled between Michiana Shores & Grand Beach you will find this picture perfect 3 br, 2 ba cottage. Lush landscaping includes gorgeous stone walkways, an outdoor firepit, outdoor shower & lots of colorful perennials. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

Stevensville

New Buffalo

$299,000

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This cute Michiana 3 bedroom, 1 bath home backs up to White Creek and is just 2 blocks to deeded beach access. This property has many updates that include newer siding, roof and windows. Enjoy Michigan Shores. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

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Three Oaks

$99,000

Charming, well cared for 3 br, 2 ba home offers full basement & 2-car garage! Newer roof & windows, enclosed porch, landscaped yard. Upstairs would be nice for guest quarters or has alcove area that could be 4th bedroom. Coldwell Banker 269-469-3950

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75 & stayin’ alive

beaux arts ball munster

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While celebrating 75 years of arts in the community, 431 guests raised $173,000 for South Shore Arts everykid educational outreach programs. Before dancing until midnight, guests enjoyed a feast of beef tenderloin and grilled tilapia, asparagus and potato, tomato and fresh mozzarella salad and a chocolate dessert. The Patron of the Year Award was given to Sue Eleuterio and Tom Sourlis.

1 Henry Shein and Judith Kaufman of Chicago 2 Jerry and Debra Carrington of Chicago Darlene Schultz and Cindi Rucinski of James and Sons Jewelry 4 Megan and Lance Bruggeman of St. John

5 Dottie and Denny Bauer of Flossmoor 6 Dr. Sarah and Justin Breen of Chicago

7 Young and I.W. Chang of Schererville 8 Becca and Gus Galante of Munster

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9 Matt and Kelly Glaros of Munster

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2 Matt Cook of Valparaiso and Lauren Berntsen of Portage 3 Madeline and Mike Hoyne of Chicago

4 Mark Reshkin of Valparaiso and Tom Keilman of Crown Point

5 Margery and Suhail al Chalabi of Beverly Shores

6 Steve and Nicole Barker of LaPorte 7 Jenifer Wilson and Jennifer Burkhart of Ogden Dunes

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Over 275 guests attended the 30th anniversary celebration at the Sand Creek Country Club, which included a champagne reception, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and dinner. Master of ceremonies Harry Porterfield honored the accomplishments of the Trust. More than $100,000 was raised for the organization and for the Mighty Acorns environmental education program.

1 Karl and Kathy Dennis of Tryon Farms

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golf royalty

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The Irish Legends Golf Classic held a reception and auction at Purcell Pavilion on Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus to support three great causes. Special guests included Irish head coaches Brian Kelly, Ara Parseghian, and Lou Holtz. ESPN personalities Rece Davis and Mark May hosted the special evening.

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1 Ara Parseghian 2 Mark May and Rece Davis

3 Laura Guy of Granger with Deb Williams of Union, Mich.

2 Melissa Stockton and Shelly Naranjo both of Chicago

4 Jerrad Grinstead and Sarrah Elizabeth, both of Berrien Springs

5 Brian Kelly 6 John Lattner, 1953 winner of the Heisman Trophy, of Melrose Park, Ill.

1 Chelsea Udell and Peter Lamberta of St. Joseph

3 June and Sam Cimino of Chicago

4 Jim Basney of South Bend with Lou Holtz

The 6th annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival attracted more than 4,000 wine and sun lovers. Attendees enjoyed live music while strolling on a pristine beach, savoring award-winning Michigan wines, and eating extraordinary cuisines featured by local restaurants.

5 Daniel Galea and Cara Witherspoon, both of St. Joseph 6 Devin and Monica Teague of St. Joseph

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films, festivities, fun!

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Thousands of attendees enjoyed a beautiful Michigan day while viewing over 80 narratives, documentaries, and long and short films. Special activities included an ’80s movie anthem and onehit wonder sing-along, mixing with the actors and filmmakers, and interacting with celebrity guests. Jamaican-born rapper Shaggy showcased his skills by enchanting the crowd with his hit “Boombastic.”

Perched on hay bales, 309 attendees enjoyed music, watched an equestrian demonstration and met resident horses at this unique fundraiser for Lubeznik Center for the Arts at Firefly Farm. The live auction included a gorgeous 2.8-carat diamond circle pendant donated by Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. Cowboy cocktails, chuck wagon dinner and dessert were followed by line dancing. Nearly $100,000 was raised for programs.

1 Shawn Janik and Trisha Hutta of Saugatuck

1 Gordan and Stephanie Medlock of LaPorte

2 Suzanne Fleming and Susan Jonz of West Bloomfield

2 Art Silver and Ruth Steinberg of Chicago

3 Travis Henkaline of Kentwood, Kelly Sullivan of Grand Haven and Pat Horner of Holland

3 Neil and Shelley Mulconrey of Beverly Shores

4 Joelle Sanger, Victoria Marcus and Nikki Marineau, all of Saugatuck

4 Ginny Winn of Michigan City with Kevin Murray, Jeane Wagoner and Nora Duffy of New Buffalo

5 Tom and Carolyn Kippley of Holland

5 Kim Ramsey and Kevin Flannigan of Michigan City

6 Jenna Marie of Kailua, Hawaii, Arlene Tannheimer of Ionia, Mich. and Beth Gazella of Kailua, Hawaii

6 Michelle Hassinger and Sherri Modrak of Ogden Dunes

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GRAM reception | grand rapids

Approximately 450 celebrated and welcomed the new director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Dana Friis-Hansen. Attendees enjoyed refreshments and live music by the Ed Clifford Group. Special guests included Grand Rapids Art Museum board president Scott Wierda and Grand Rapids city commissioner Walt Gutowski. 1 Scott and Rebecca Wierda of Grand Rapids

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2 Dana Friis-Hansen with Jim Markus, both of Grand Rapids

3 Cindy Yager with Jan Gildo of Harbert

5 Alexis Rangel with Lizzie Williams, both of Grand Rapids

4 Lori Boekeloo of Benton Harbor, Mary Rouleau of Grand Rapids, Dee Dee Duhn of New Buffalo and Helen Fassano of Benton Harbor 5 Jane Spirgel of Michiana, Phyllis Rapagrani of South Bend and Judy Dodds of Galien

6 Conrad and Molly Bradshaw of Grand Rapids

1 Kate Carolan with Danielle Monet-Morse, both of Chicago 2 John and Linda Segovia of Crown Point with John Habela of Chesterton

3 Rachel Allen, Lisa Brancato and Linda Schuhardt, all of Grand Rapids 4 Mitch Watts, Sam Cummings, David Abbott and Ken Grashuis, all of Grand Rapids

Over 300 guests from Chicago to Grand Rapids enjoyed strawberry/lime margaritas and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres while celebrating the opening of the Red Arrow Gallery. While mingling with the artists, guests perused the beautiful collections and outdoor sculpture garden with its waterfall and gazebo. Renowned artists included Mary Lynn Rouleau and Shatar.

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beautiful creatures sea jelly soirée chicago photography by r. carl

Over 850 guests enjoyed a sparkling night of revelry at the annual gala. Surrounded by the graceful animals and colorful glow of the exhibit, Jellies, Chicago’s philanthropic leaders gathered to celebrate the sea’s most mesmerizing creatures. Guests sipped champagne and enjoyed delectable hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, a main entrée, and dessert. The event raised more than $1.2 million to support students who learn about aquatic animals, environments and conservation. 1 Penny Beattie and Shedd Aquarium president/CEO Ted A. Beattie of Chicago

2 Robert (Bob) S. Morrison and Susan Morrison of Lake Forest 3 Kym and Darrell Hubbard of Chicago

5 John Garvey and Sarah Nava Garvey of Chicago 6 Randy and Eve Rogers of Chicago, with Nancy and Mike Tokarz of New York OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011

7 Ellen and Jim O’Connor of Chicago

4 Mary Sehnert Smith of Barrington, Sandi Simon of Glenview, and Jennifer Lee of Hinsdale

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Water Street Glassworks will be hosting an opening reception: Featuring the works of Artist, Lisa Elias & The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch Returns! Fundraising event for Water Street Glassworks Programs and Operations. GelatoWorks will be featuring seasonal flavors in the gelato case and gourmet popcorn.

Dinner

Tuesday-Thursday 5-9 (bar closes at 10) Friday-Saturday 5-10 (bar closes at 11)

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StudioS @ 210 Water Street A r t i s t s t u d i o s A n d G A l l e r y s pA c e Kirian Photography Studio

Becca Hunt Studio

Brad Bigford Sculpture

Elemental Alchemy Jewelry Studio

Angela Caldwell Jewelry

Pam Harper

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• New artists featured monthly • Complimentary wine tasting • Open Thursday - Sunday

drawing, painting, sculpture www.elemental-alchemy.com Glass Artist

Benton Harbor Wine & Art Gallery 80 W. Main Street • (269) 925-6402

time starts here. d n e i r f l r i G 213 East Main Street Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-7185 Café: 7am - 3pm • Gallery: 8am -5pm

Let’s spend some real time together. We’ll collect beach glass along Lake Michigan. Stop at a

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bistro for lunch. Poke around art galleries. Sip wine at the vineyard. We’ll eat chocolate every day. Toast every sunset. Laugh ’til we cry. And we’ll promise to do this again.

Let’s go!

For Information Opening Reception on Fall Classes Opening Friday, September 23rd 6-8pm Receptions

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annarussoart.com Friday, November 18th 6-8pm August 26 6-8 pm 147 Fifth St. September 23 6-8 pm Benton Harbor, MI November 18 6-8 pm 147 Fifth St. • Benton Harbor, MI • (269) 208-4409 (269) 208-4409 Hours:11:00-4:00pm Tuesday-Saturday Hours: 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday

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Comprehensive instrumental, vocal and dance instruction year round for all ages!

www.citadelDMC.org The mission of the Citadel, a nonprofit organization, is to develop the skills and character of individuals of every age and ethnicity through dance and music education and performance.

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October 21 • 2011 December 16 • 2011

benton harbor arts district calendar www.newterritoryarts.org

269.926.1926 • 210 WATER STREET • BENTON HARBOR ARTS

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Dance • 91 Hinkley • 269- 925 9440 Director of Dance - Lari Lawrence-Gist Music • 204 Water St. • 269- 925-1099 Director of Music - Susan Dietrich-Reed

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Nov 4-6 18TH ANNUAL SOFA CHICAGO 2011 AND THE INTUIT SHOW OF FOLK AND OUTSIDER ART Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago sofaexpo.com

This joint event will feature more than 80 galleries from 10 countries and leading dealers presenting self-taught art, outsider art, non-traditional folk art and visionary art. An extensive and thoughtprovoking series of lectures and special exhibits are part of the two-fair, three-day art events. Nov 3: Opening night preview.

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happenings Indiana

Through Oct Central Park Plaza Market, 8am3pm Tue and Sat, Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com. This market features fresh produce, handmade products and beautiful plants and flowers. Through October, live musical entertainment will be available on Tuesdays from 11am-1pm. Sept 23-25 Fall Harvest Festival, Sunset Hill Farm, 775 Meridian, Valparaiso. 219.771.0107. nihpa.org. The Northern Indiana Historical Power Association is celebrating its 35th Annual Festival featuring steam engines, saw mills, corn shelling, flea market, and antique cars. Sept 24 Valpo Brewfest, 1-5pm, Central Park Plaza, Lafayette and Indiana Sts, Valparaiso. 219.464.8332. valpobrewfest.com. Sample over 125 different styles of beers from America’s best craft brewers. The event also features live music and home brewer demonstrations.

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Oct 14-17 Elvis FANtasy Fest, Woodland Park Community Center, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. 317.844.7354. elvisfantasyfest.com. This festival is an annual fundraiser for Porter County Special Olympics. Its goal is to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 1956 with live entertainment, Elvis games and auctions, a free sock hop, Elvis vendor convention and a buffet. Oct 22 Run for the Roses, 8:30am kids’ run, 9am mile walk, 7403 Cline Ave, Schererville. 219.322.8614. campagnaacademy.org. In support of the therapeutic and educational needs of young men and women at Campagna Academy, this event features a 5K run, 2.5K run and a kids’ fun run. Oct 28 Fall Harvest Festival, 4-8pm, downtown Valparaiso. 219.462.8332. valparaisoevents.com. Attendees are encouraged to wear their spookiest

or silliest costume and go door-to-door to get tasty treats from restaurants and retailers. Free hayrides will be provided by the Valparaiso Parks Department. Oct 29-30 Kiwanis Jack-O-Lantern Festival, 5-8pm, Highland Main Square Park, 3001 Ridge Rd, Highland. 219.923.2360. This family Halloween event includes sitting by a bonfire listening to ghost stories and hayrides for the youngsters. Attendees with carved jack-o-lanterns can have them displayed on the gazebo. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Nov 19-20 Holidaze Sell-A-Bration Arts & Crafts Show, Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. 219.464.9918. holidazecraftshow.vpweb. com. This event features over 150 arts and crafts exhibitors. Complimentary coffee, pastries, food and drink will be available.

Michigan

Through Oct 16 Jazz on a Summers Day, The Lakeside Inn, 15251 Lakeshore Rd, Lakeside. 269.469.0600. lakesideinns.com. This event features uncompromising jazz and creative improvised music in a rural setting. Oct 16: Edward Wilkerson, Scott Hesse and Tomeka Reid. Through Oct 23 Jammin’ in the Vineyard, Sat and Sun, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda. 800.716.9463. roundbarnwinery.com. This event offers spirited, free entertainment, world-class wines, spirits and micro-brews. Along with an impressive live band lineup, guests can grab a fresh grilled burger, brat, hotdog or chicken sandwich at the Round Barn Cafe to complete a perfect vineyard picnic. Through Oct 31 Niles Haunted House Scream Park, call or visit website for dates and times, 855 Mayflower Rd, Niles. 269.445.9184. haunted.org. America’s largest haunted theme park features the biggest haunted house in the East and other haunted

attractions including a castle, maze and an asylum. Also enjoy a haunted hayride, midway games and fun food concessions. Some proceeds go toward local charities. Through Oct 31 South Haven’s Harvest Moon Gathering, downtown South Haven. 269.637.5252. southhaven.org. South Haven is gearing up for the fall with this month-long series of events, which include the fantastic scarecrow creations by area merchants. Sept 25 Symphony League Home Tour, noon5pm, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, 513 Ship St, St. Joseph. 269.982.4030. smso.org. This Master Key Architectural Home Tour features eight river view homes. Attendees will need their “home tour book” for admission. Sept 29-Oct 2 Four Flags Area Apple Festival, Lake and 17th St, Niles. 269.683.8870. fourflagsapplefestival.org. This four-day festival, one of the top in the state of Michigan, features carnival rides, food vendors, entertainment and parades. Its purpose is to promote, unite and cherish the apple harvest. Oct 1-2 22nd Annual Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios and Open House, 10am-6pm, various locations, Blue Star Hwy between South Haven and Saugatuck. 269.236.9260. bluecoastartists.com. This scenic tour involves six Blue Coast studios: Lattner Studio, Blue Star Pottery, Khnemu Studio LLC, Blue Roan Studio, Lake Effect Pottery, and the Front Door Studio. Oct 8 New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Fest, noon-10pm, downtown New Buffalo. 888.660.6222. newbuffalo.org. There’s something for everyone at this festival with live music and world-class wines from Round Barn Winery, Free Run Cellars, Domaine Berrien, Tabor Hill Winery, St. Julian Winery and others. Also included, farmers’ market, unique arts

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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.

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essential events and crafts vendors, kids’ art activities, pumpkin painting and hayrides. Nov 12-13 Michigan Film, Art & Literature Symposium, Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids. 616.831.1000. gramonline.org. This symposium brings together scholars, artists and community leaders from around Michigan for a two-day conference focused on a theme: identifying and understanding the Michigan perspective in creative expression.

Illinois

Sept 30-Oct 2 Fall Bulb Festival, noon-4pm Fri, 10am-4pm Sat-Sun, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe. 847.935.5440. chicagobotanic. org. Visitors can listen to live music and shop among favorite local vendors. In addition, attendees will find pumpkins, gourmet foods, baked goods, cheeses, honey, pottery, soaps, and more for purchase. More than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs will be shipped directly from Holland, just in time for fall planting. Oct 5-9 Chicago Guitar Festival, various venues, Chicago. chicagoguitarfestival.com. More than 10,000 guitar music fans are expected to enjoy a week of performances by guitarists from all over the world. Oct 20 2011 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner, 6pmmidnight, The Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago. 312.201.9830. chicagopubliclibraryfoundation.org. The Chicago Public Library and the Chicago Public Library Foundation are proud to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Roger Ebert will be honored at this dinner.

exhibitions Indiana

Through Oct 9 The Epic and the Intimate—French Drawings from the John D. Reilly ‘63 Collection, O’Shaughnessy Galleries II and III, The Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame. 574.631.5466. sniteartmuseum.nd.edu. This exhibition presents about sixty works illustrating the history of French drawing from before the foundation of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1648, through the French Revolution of 1789 and its subsequent reforms of the 1800s. Also, through Nov 13: Chicanitas—Little Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection; through Dec 4: Cinema Play House—Photographs by Nandita Raman.

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Through Oct 9 Israel—Land of Contrast & Faith: Photographs by Michael Steinberg, NIPSCO Art Education Studio, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. Israel is a land where vast contrasts exist between the ancient and modern, and photographer Michael Steinberg takes viewers on a journey of Israel as viewed through his personal lens.

Michigan

Through Sept 25 2nd Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix St, South Haven. 269.637.1041. southhavenarts.org. This exhibit will include juried works from nine surrounding counties and will offer a $500 first prize. Select pieces during this exhibit are for sale. Also, Sept 30-Nov 13: Metamorphose.

Through Sept 25 Larry “Lars” Jensen—Turning Timbers, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles. 269.695.6491. fernwoodbotanical.org. This artist features sculptured wood, turned on a lathe, from trees indigenous to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Through Oct 30 Posters, Fans & Songbooks—19th Century Prints by Toulouse-Lautrec and his Contemporaries, Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph. 269.983.0271. krasl. org. This exhibit takes an in-depth look at the artistic object, its original function, aesthetic language and commodification by a selection of premier 19th-century artists, including Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard and Vuillard. Through Dec 4 Turning Point— Japanese Studio Ceramics in the Mid20th Century, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo. 269.349.7775. kiarts.org. This exhibition explores a crucial period of contemporary ceramic art in Japan, during which studio potters redefined the art of clay from a “craft” to an artistic form in which individual expression was emphasized over particular styles or production sites. Oct 28-Jan 15 Warrington Colescott— Cabaret, Comedy & Satire, Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids. 616.831.1000. artmuseumgr. org. Living and working in Wisconsin, Colescott is the premier satirical printmaker working in the United States, interpreting contemporary and historical events in the tradition of William Hogarth, Honoré Daumier, and George Grosz.

Illinois

Through Oct 10 Mark Handforth Plaza Project, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312.280.2660. mcachicago.org. Hong Kong-born, Miamibased sculptor Mark Handforth is debuting four new large-scale sculptures on the plaza and the west façade of the building. Handforth typically utilizes materials drawn from everyday civic infrastructure, such as street lamps, road signs and fluorescent lights, reworking them into new and exciting configurations. Also, through Sept 25: UBS 12 × 12—New Artists/New Work: Dan Gunn; through Oct 16: Joseph Cornell Unlocks the MCA Collections, Emerge Selections; through Oct 30: Motor Cocktail—Sound and Movement in Art of the 1960s; through Nov 13: Elko and Koma—Time is Not Even, Space is Not Empty. Through Nov 27 Nature Unframed— Art at the Arboretum, 7am to sunset, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Rte 53, Lisle. 630.968.0074. mortonarb.org. This event showcases 11 artists from around the world in an outdoor art exhibit. Sculptures of various materials—such as charred wood, metal, tree branches, and fabric—are inspired by the Arboretum’s world-renowned tree collections.

performance Indiana

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Campus. 574.631.2800. performingarts. nd.edu. The state-of-the-art, 150,000square-foot facility, newly opened in 2004, is host to some of the world’s most celebrated artists. In addition, its stages showcase student, faculty and community performers, as well as the South Bend

Symphony Orchestra, Southold Dance, the Notre Dame Symphony, the South Bend Civic Theatre, and more. Sept 23: Cocktails with Larry Miller; Sept 30: Shuffle, Play, Listen; Oct 6: Calidore String Quartet; Oct 13: National Chamber Choir of Ireland; Oct 27: Mamak Khadem; Nov 4: Axiom Brass. Footlight Players, 1705 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.874.4035. footlightplayers.org. This community theater group has been entertaining audiences in Michigan City for more than 50 years with its productions of dramas, comedies and musicals. Nov 4-6, 18-20: Cinderella. Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond. 866.711.7463. horseshoehammond.com. World-class gambling and top-name entertainment combine to create an unprecedented experience at this 350,000-squarefoot casino. The Venue, the casino’s 90,000-square-foot entertainment facility, hosts some of the hottest Chicagoland entertainment. Sept 23: John Oliver; Sept 24: Jeff Dunham; Sept 30: George Clinton w/Cameo; Oct 7: Roger Daltrey performs The Who’s Tommy; Nov 4: Shaquillle O’Neal’s All Star Comedy Jam; Nov 12: Judas Priest w/Black Label Society and Thin Lizzy; Nov 23: Calvin Hiep’s Vietnamese Concert and Fashion Show. The Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N Michigan St, South Bend. 574.235.9190, 800.537.6415. morriscenter.org. The home of the Broadway Theatre League, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and the Southold Dance Theater, the 2,560-seat Morris Performing Arts Center has enraptured audiences in the heart of downtown South Bend for more than 75 years. Sept 24: South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “Gold Standards”; Sept 29: Brian Regan; Oct 5: Pretty Lights; Oct 15: South Bend Symphony Pops presents “The Original Phantom of The Opera”; Oct 28: Straight No Chaser. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, various venues. 219.836.0525. nwisymphony.org. Conducted by the charismatic Kirk Muspratt, this professional orchestra performs concerts that range in atmosphere from the whimsical pops series to the edifying and inspirational maestro series, many of which offer pre-concert discussions with the conductor an hour before the concert. Oct 21: Prokoviev 5 and Peter and the Wolf. Star Plaza Theatre, I-65 & US 30, Merrillville. 219.769.6600. starplazatheatre. com. With 3,400 seats arranged in two intimate seating levels, the theater consistently hosts premier performers year-round. With its convenient location in the heart of Northwest Indiana’s shopping and dining district and its proximity to the adjoining Radisson Hotel, the Star Plaza offers a total entertainment package to area theatergoers. Sept 24: Rodney Carrington; Sept 29: The Avett Brothers; Oct 8: Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs; Oct 14: Tanjm Avant, Ginuwine, Noel Gourdin; Oct 15: Hippiefest; Oct 21: Bill Engvall; Oct 22: Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang; Oct 28: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds; Oct 29: Spamalot; Oct 30: The Original Swiss Army Band; Nov 18: Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. The Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecenter.com. This theater, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, has the distinction of being the only professional equity theater in Northwest Indiana, and showcases the artistry of professional actors, musicians and designers from throughout the Midwest. Through Oct 16: Guys and

Dolls; Nov 17-Dec 18: Another Night Before Christmas. Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.937.8780. towletheater.org. To honor its mission of nurturing and celebrating local talent in the arts, the Towle Community Theater presents exhibitions, theatrical productions and musical performances in the heart of downtown Hammond. Through Sept 25: Wonder of the World; Oct 14-16, 21-23: Anne of Green Gables.

Michigan

The Acorn Theater, 6 N Elm St, Three Oaks. 269.756.3879. acorntheater.com. The 250-seat Acorn is home to a carefully reconstructed, rare Barton Theater Pipe Organ and boasts bistro tables and occasionally offbeat entertainment options. Sept 23-24: Life in a Marital Institution; Sept 29: Dala Girls; Oct 11: David Lahm; Oct 19: Carolina Chocolate Drops. Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids. 616.454.9451 ext 4. grsymphony.org. Recognized as one of America’s leading regional orchestras, this Grammy-nominated symphony provides the orchestra for Opera Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. The orchestra’s eight concert series with performances designed for young children through adults feature a wide range of repertoire. Sept 23-25: Gershwin’s Greatest Hits. Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, various venues. 269.349.7759. kalamazoosymphony.com. Founded in 1921, this outstanding ensemble entertains the Kalamazoo area with a classical subscription series, annual holiday presentations, chamber orchestra concerts, free summer park concerts and various educational programs. Sept 30: Fall Evening; Oct 21-22: Mozart and Schubert; Nov 6: World of Bartok; Nov 18: Music of Billy Joel. The Livery, 190 5th St, Benton Harbor. 269.925.8760. liverybrew.com. As its name suggests, the Livery is a former horse stable, residing in the Arts District of downtown Benton Harbor. Not content to just offer its twelve taps of microbrew, an outdoor beer garden, an appetizing soup and sandwich menu, and a coffee bar, the Livery is also a venue for an eclectic variety of musical performances. Sept 24: Harper. Oct 6: Hymn for Her; Oct 14: Matt Flinner Trio; Oct 29: Bruce Katz; Nov 4: Sarah & the Tall Boys; Nov 6: Red Molly. Van Andel Arena, 130 W Fulton, Grand Rapids. 616.742.6600. vanandelarena.com. Ranked second on Billboard Magazine’s 2003 Top 10 Arena Venues for its size, this $75 million 12,000-plus capacity arena offers world-class family shows, concerts and sporting events to the increasingly popular Grand Rapids area. Nov 10: Reba with the Band Perry, Steel Magnolia and Edens Edge; Nov 11-13: Sesame Street Live—Elmo Makes Music. West Michigan Symphony, Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts, 425 W Western Ave, Muskegon. 231.727.8001. westmichigansymphony.org. With eight pairs of concerts a year, the West Michigan Symphony has played a leading role in the region’s cultural community for almost 70 years. It has helped bring a renewed vitality and life to the center of Muskegon and with it, the historic Frauenthal Theater, a 1,729-seat venue with extraordinary beauty, excellent acoustics and sight lines. Oct 28-29: Brahms Symphony No. 3; Nov 18-19: Dvorak Symphony No. 8.

Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Parkway, Chicago. 312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org. A National Historic Landmark and a mainstay of Chicago architecture and theater since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances and a variety of artistic productions. Sept 24: On Stage with Susan Werner; Oct 2: Trace Adkins w/ Craig Campbell; Oct 12-23: The Joffrey Ballet—Don Quixote; Oct 29-30: Drumline Live!; Nov 5-6: Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance; Nov 12: David Sedaris; Nov 19-20: AXIS Dance Company; Nov 22-27: Fiddler on the Roof; Nov 30: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Rockapella. Broadway in Chicago, various venues, Chicago. 800.775.2000. broadwayinchicago.com. A joint venture between the two largest commercial theater producers and owner/operators in the U.S., Broadway in Chicago offers the finest of professional stage productions in multiple theaters, all residing in Chicago’s lively Loop. Through Oct 23: Love, Loss and What I Wore, Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut. Nov 8-13: Rock of Ages, Ford Center Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph; Oct 13-Nov 6: Mary Poppins; Nov 22-Dec 4: Memphis, Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Oct 4-16: Wishful Drinking; Nov 13-Dec 4: Ann—An Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards, Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St. The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park. 708.235.2222. centertickets.net. The Center for Performing Arts is celebrating 11 years of promoting cultural enhancement on the South Side of Chicago through worldclass performing arts productions and arts education. Oct 1: Thriller—The Legend Continues; Oct 22: Shoufou Alwawa Wayn (Where Does It Hurt?); Oct 27-28: Ailey II Dance Company; Nov 12: “Flow” by Will Power; Nov 13-14: If You Give a Moose a Muffin; Nov 18: The Math Maniac Show. Chicago Sinfonietta, Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 2205 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. chicagosinfonietta.org. In its pursuit of “Musical Excellence through Diversity,” the Chicago Sinfonietta—the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet— presents compelling, innovative works, often by composers and soloists of color. Various locations. Sept 24: Concert I Wentz Concert Hall; Sept 26: Symphony Center; Nov 1: Día de los Muertos; Nov 5, 7: Concert II. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago. 312.462.6300. thechicagotheatre.com. The Chicago Theatre has been a prototype for area theaters since 1921. With its lavish architecture and an elegant stage, the Chicago Theatre seats 3,600 and stands seven stories high. Through Nov 17: Chicago Live!; Sept 30-Oct 1: Fleet Foxes; Oct 8: Bryan Adams; Oct 22: Bob Newhart; Oct 27: Joe Banamassa; Oct 28-29: Widespread Panic; Nov 12: Sinbad. The Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago. 312.443.3800. goodmantheatre.org. Since 1925, the Goodman Theatre has provided entertainment to the Chicago area; however, a new, state-of-the-art two-theater complex was completed in 2000—75 years to the day after the dedication of the original—and resides in the vibrant North Loop Theater District

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within walking distance of fine hotels and restaurants. Through Oct 23: Red; Oct 13-23: Dartmoor Prison; Oct 27-Nov 6: Chicago Boys; Nov 10-20: Ask Aunt Susan. Lyric Opera of Chicago, Civic Opera House, Madison & Wacker, Chicago. 312.332.2244 ext 5600. lyricopera.org. The world-class Lyric Opera enraptures audiences with its spectacular artistry, performing in one of the most unique theaters in the world. The recently refurbished Civic Opera House not only is an elaborate treasure on the inside, but it is architecturally distinctive as well, shaped like a throne facing the Chicago River. Opening Oct 1: The Tales of Hoffman; Opening Oct 10: Lucia di Lammermoor; Opening Nov 7: Boris Godunov; Opening Nov 19: Ariadne auf Naxos. Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. 312.294.3000. cso.org. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of today’s leading orchestras. Led by renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti, the CSO is working to deepen its engagement with the community while supporting a new generation of musicians. Performances held daily, except Wed. Special events: Sept 22: Free CSO Concert at Apostolic Church of God; Sept 24: Symphony Ball; Sept 30: Muti Conducts Liszt’s Bicentennial; Oct 7: Esperanza Spalding; Oct 9: Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán; Oct 14: Goran Bregovic and His Wedding and Funeral Band; Oct 21: Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette; Oct 29: Hallowed Haunts; Oct 30: An Evening with Joan Baez; Nov 11: John Scofield Quartet, Ravi Coltrane Quartet; Nov 26-27: West Side Story. Paramount Theatre, 23 E Galena Blvd, Aurora. 630.896.6666. paramountaurora. com. Named “One of Chicago’s Top Ten Theatres” by the League of Chicago Theatres, the Paramount is renowned for the quality and caliber of its presentations, supurb acoustics and historic beauty. Through Oct 12: My Fair Lady; Oct 7: Frank Caliendo; Oct 9: Mike Super; Oct 14: Mary Chapin Carpenter; Oct 15: Blast!; Oct 21: Huey Lewis and the News; Oct 22: Bill Engvall; Oct 28: Cyndi Lauper and Dr. John; Nov 2-Nov 20: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Nov 8: Mathemagic!; Nov 26: The Flying Karamozov Brothers; Dec 4: The Von Trapp Children; Dec 8-9: The Christmas Carol; Dec 17: Ballet Foklorico Quetzalcoatl; Dec 31: Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show; Jan 18-Feb 5, 2012: A Chorus Line. Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N Halsted, Chicago. 312.335.1650. steppenwolf. org. The Chicago-based cast is an internationally renowned group of 43 artists, committed to the art of ensemble collaboration. Now in its 36th season, Steppenwolf continues to fulfill its mission by offering intriguing performances and taking artistic risks. Through Nov 6: Clybourne Park; Oct 11-Nov 4: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.

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Zee’s on-air wardrobe showcases straight, fitted silhouettes, and includes standard pieces from Ann Taylor and [above] Trina Turk.

Ginger Zee KNOWS CLOTHES NBC5 CHICAGO’S WEEKEND METEOROLOGIST IN THE FASHION SPOTLIGHT

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For a woman who only wants to forecast the weather, Ginger Zee more often than not creates her own storm just putting on clothes in the morning. As NBC5 Chicago’s weekend meteorologist, she’s on TV for minutes each week, and people have had a lot to say about her on-air wardrobe.

ut when you’re on the news in Chicago, you end up doing a lot more in the city than just the weather. The list of charity galas, conferences and events Zee attends, and often emcees, would make most people dizzy. And with each event comes another peek into her closet, another cocktail dress to choose, another pair of heels to stuff into her bag on the way to work.

Zee’s professional duties include a whirlwind of charity galas and events to emcee. Here, Zee models a stunning gown by Caché. [Below] During a rare moment of down time, Zee relaxes in a skirt by Anthropologie and a top by Guess.

IN VOGUE ON-AIR Zee, who grew up near Grand Rapids in Belmont, Michigan, contends she doesn’t see herself as particularly fashionforward, but her career in weather forecasting on television has naturally attuned her to the world of fashion. “We’re in the service industry—you put yourself out there,” Zee says. “And when it’s good, you don’t hear anything.” While it’s difficult not to be bothered by the steady flow of critical Facebook messages she receives about her clothing, Zee sees her time in front of the camera and her growing knowledge of fashion as a positive. “I’ve been able to meet people who work in the industry and who have a lot of knowledge about fashion,” she says. “It’s been a lot of fun.” Dressing for the news was an adjustment for Zee, in ways both financial and stylistic. At one of her first jobs in Flint, Michigan, at WEYI, Zee remembers herself as not as polished compared to one of her coworkers who was a former beauty queen. “I didn’t wear heels for the first three months of that job,” Zee says. “I was wearing flip-flops and suits.” Zee learned several lessons quickly—if not from watching her own broadcasts on TV, then from her viewers directly. “Picking out work clothes is more of a chore, because I get a lot of response from viewers,” she explains. For her work, Zee likes classic, simple looks that don’t detract from what she’s doing on-air. Solid, bold colors are a must, but prints are where she says disaster strikes. “Prints just never translate on-camera—they can look really sloppy. And structure is huge. You cannot wear a cardigan. It always looks horrible.” She recalls a thick, stretchy belt that recently caused a ruckus with NBC viewers. “Someone wrote me to say they’re pretty sure I have a ‘bun in the oven,’ and another guy called it a Braveheart belt. I bought it from French Connection. Everyone’s going to have an opinion.” Zee draws inspiration from her favorite characters on the AMC show Mad Men for her professional attire. She likes the variations of a straight, fitted silhouette; for instance, she’ll pair a structured, clean-lined shirt with a belted skirt. You’ll find standard pieces from Ann Taylor and Trina Turk and suits from Marciano in her professional clothing closet. But after being on the job for several years, Zee’s become more comfortable with eschewing traditional ideas about women’s professional attire protocol. “I used to think I had to wear a jacket because people do associate credibility with certain pieces,” she says. But no more. “I have that credibility now.” As for repeating outfits, Zee says there’s no real rule for women on TV, especially since her salary doesn’t allow a one-and-done closet. “I just don’t have the wardrobe capacity,” Zee says. “I switch things up like everyone else; roll the sleeves on a jacket up one time, down the next.” This past winter, Zee wore tights with skirts to work every day, then changed into sweatpants at home. “I didn’t wear pants the whole winter, so that’s been an adjustment!”

After waking up at three o’clock in the morning each day, preparing her forecasts, building graphs and going on-air from 6 to 10 a.m., Zee isn’t finished. In-between forecasts, she rushes to and from NBC studios to attend to a startling amount of other obligations. She travels constantly, teaching college courses, visiting elementary schools, and appearing on Storm Chasers, where her boyfriend Reed Timmer works. And she attends tons of events, which means keeping her office at NBC stocked with spare clothing for almost any type of engagement. “I’ve got slippers, flip-flops, rain boots, a gown, a change of work clothes, a nice black dress and a lot of jewelry,” she explains. “I go through a lot of shoes.” Her favorite pair of boots is from Joan and David, and she’s a big fan of PiperLime, an online shop for, among other things, the trendiest shoes in season. “I absolutely love my Burberry rain boots, which have lasted me three or four seasons.” And like her rain boots, some things just come with the weather-forecasting territory. “I feel like I should have a nice umbrella, which I do.” Timmer says that luckily, Ginger’s fashion sense is enough for both of them. “Mine wasn’t the best before I knew her,” Timmer says. “I’ve owned the same pairs of shorts and shirts for years, but she helps me.” In the midst of navigating through all of these events and her time on-air, Ginger Zee has established an individual sense of style that she’s truly comfortable in. Born in Orange, California, she wishes she could “pull the cool surfer thing off. I love the beach hair look, and I think I have some of that type of mindset in me, but it never really looks right on me.” And she doesn’t identify with the rougher, darker brand of fashion that revolves around New York City. Instead, she gravitates toward bright colors, clean lines, and simple silhouettes that complement her figure. NBC reporter Natalie Martinez, who works with Zee and often attends events in Chicago with her, describes her style as very fun and very flirty. “NBC is a very conservative station, and Ginger’s not the most conservative dresser, so she gets comments,” Martinez says. Zee played muse when Lara Miller, her favorite designer based locally in Chicago, created a dress made from bamboo for her: a floor-length, tiered evergreen gown with an open back, which Zee can’t get enough of. “I like open backs and draping fronts—and anything that gives me a waist.” For her cocktail dresses, she prefers a sleeved dress with a shorter hemline and a great pair of heels. “I have some great friends who have the nicest gowns, and we all circulate our dresses to each other, which is so helpful.” And who does she pay attention to on the Hollywood red carpet? “I like the simplicity of Jennifer Aniston’s evening wear,” she says. “She stays very solid. And on the brighter side, I do like some of the pieces Gwen Stefani wears.”

DRESSING GREEN, ON-AIR AND OFF

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A few years ago, NBC conducted a station-wide push toward establishing an environmental reporting presence, and Zee says she couldn’t have been a more perfect person for the job. “My family had a compost [heap] when we were growing up, and we collected pop cans. I remember watching people throw away pop cans in college—that’s really when I began noticing that type of thing more. My mother was a hippie, and my dad

was extremely cheap and Dutch, so that’s just how we grew up. I’ve always been pretty frugal.” And while her job at NBC downright requires her to think sustainably, she’s always leaned toward socially responsible and environmentally friendly habits like shopping consignment and researching the businesses she purchases from. She can’t stand the cheap, throwaway clothes and jewelry from stores featuring massproduced accessories. “If you just take the time to look up the company on the Internet, it’s easy to find people with a sustainability initiative,” she says. “If I find a company who cares a little bit and is making some sort of effort, I feel better about it.” Zee favors Lara Miller because Miller designs most of her clothing in a bamboo fabric. “She does a lot of reversibles, too,” she says. “There’s this jacket of hers that turns into a scarf that I love.” She also frequents a fair trade store in Chicago called Greenheart Shop, which she says does an excellent job of bringing in socially responsible products that don’t harm the environment. “[Ginger] is the most green person I know,” Timmer says. “She drives a hybrid vehicle, and she walks whenever possible. And a lot of the stuff she wears looks great, but is really functional, too. One thing I love about Ginger is that she can do the news or come from an event all dressed up, and then hop in a non-air-conditioned van for hours on a storm chase.” Zee likes to keep things green on the skin care front, too. She uses skin care products from Elina Organics, a company based in Kalamazoo that blends natural ingredients with cutting-edge technology to create safer products. “The lotions that so many people put on every day are filled with chemicals, and it can be really unhealthy for your body,” Zee says. Zee has hosted green fundraising events, written an article against fast fashion for Michigan Avenue magazine and tries to keep her wardrobe sustainable in cost-conscious ways like shopping consignment (“Or vintage—that’s the hip word for it, I guess”). She thinks a little bit of innovation on the wearer’s part can go a long way. “It’s always money that people complain about,” Zee says. “You have to be creative, but that doesn’t mean you have to end up at Goodwill.” Her schedule is brutal, but Zee feels like her future is wide open. Her career as a meteorologist at NBC has catapulted her into countless new opportunities in Chicago and Northwest Indiana, and her closet grows every time she says yes. Her innovative thinking and sense of humor have kept her ahead of Chicago’s fashion scene. And you can bet that her tough skin can weather much more than a few opinionated messages about her fashion sense.

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“I absolutely love my Burberry rain boots, which have lasted me three or four seasons.”

Rob is wearing a Tommy Bahama jacket and V-Neck, Agave Denim ‘Gringo’ jeans, Hush Puppies and vintage aviator sunglasses.

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BLISS A LAPORTE BARBERSHOP GOES BACK IN TIME BY MOLLY WOULFE

Barber Adam Wilson gives Dave a straight razor shave

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Adam Wilson bowed his 1920s-inspired barbershop in May in downtown LaPorte. Now manly men—geezers to young bucks—line up for hot-towel shaves and razor cuts. Even little kids “know this place is different,” the owner-barber says. “They say, ‘Oh, this place is old-timey.’” Wilson’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor, 818 Lincolnway, invites such confidences. The chic, 650-square-foot mancave has suspended globe lights, oak paneling and pine floors. There’s a dartboard in the waiting room and beer in the fridge. Check out ye olde jars of Barbicide and Lucky Tiger pomade. Customers tilt back in antique, hand-pumped chairs. When women mosey in, the atmosphere “changes a little bit,” Wilson says. The goateed California native studied psychology in college, then ran a hot rod shop. But he hankered for his own business. He also cut his own hair, routinely “trying to shave myself bald,” he says. When his parents and a sib moved to LaPorte, Wilson and his wife followed. Convinced the historic district could house a retro-barbershop, he honed his burrs, crew cuts and flattops at Success Barber School in Merrillville. He designed his emporium “as a place I’d want to hang around in,” he says. Wilson’s is open Monday through Saturday. Haircuts and shaves are $13 apiece, $24 for both. For more information, call 219.326.1600. Location: Wilson’s Barber Shop and Shave Parlor; Clothing provided by L.R. Clothier & Tuxedos, LaPorte, Ind.; Vintage accessories by It’s Just Serendipity, Hammond, Ind.; Styling by Morgan McCabe

Dave in a Tallia suit and blue Donald Trump shirt with vintage necktie and straw hat. Rob in a Hart Schaffner & Marx grey pinstripe suit and cream Sean John shirt with a vintage necktie and Stetson fedora.

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Designer Roxanne Nicolas combined her love of fashion and dance into a company whose goal is to make you shine WORDS BY KATHLEEN QUILLIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY V. MARTIN

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not unusual to have Roxanne Nicolas see a piece of clothing on TV, pause the show, and take a picture of her television with her phone. Later, a variation of the trim of a top, a ruffle, a color that caught her eye, might be waltzing across the dance floor on the body of a ballroom dancer. Nicolas, the founder and owner of Chicago-based Glam Designs, a company that sells ballroom dresses and accessories all designed by Nicolas, designed the gown I wore when I competed in the Dancing with the Local Stars competition in February as part of the Indiana Challenge at the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville. Ask anyone who saw the dance, and they’ll tell you it wouldn’t have been the same without the dress. I was curious about Nicolas, 35, of Chicago, whom I met at a trunk show at Gotta Dance, the studio in Schererville where I practiced. Nicolas also competed in the Indiana Challenge. For my Viennese Waltz, I rented a white gown from Nicolas that was covered in rhinestones and a skirt I thought channeled Ginger Rogers.

It turns out, I wasn’t too far from the truth. “The reason I love fashion to begin with is I love old movies,” she told me. “The old Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers movies. I used to love her gowns. The old Audrey Hepburn movies and the Grace Kelly movies. I’m kind of inspired, too, by vintage fashion. A lot of those influences, you can kind of see them in a lot of the designs I do.” I asked Nicolas if she would sit down with me to fill me in on how she went from ballroom student to dress designer, and she invited me up to the Chicago condo she shares with her brother, which doubles as her studio and business office. The back den has been turned into a storage space, with racks of dresses standing in front of a TV. Dress forms stand next to shelves of cookbooks. The kitchen island doubles as the space where Nicolas cuts her fabric. So does the floor. In high school Nicolas and her best friend joked that one day they’d own a dress shop. She went to college and got a job with JP Morgan Capital Corporation, where she now is a real estate underwriter. Still thinking about owning her own business, she enrolled in business school at the University of Chicago. She thought back to high school and that dress shop dream, but decided she wanted to sell her own designs. So she went to design school at the Illinois Institute of Art to learn draping, pattern making, and to sew. And each day as she rode the bus to work, she’d pass the Fred Astaire dance studio on Michigan Avenue. She’d taken dance classes as a child and loved it, so after a promotion, she decided to enter the studio she passed every day. “I knew dance lessons were expensive, but I decided to splurge a little bit, and that’s how I started getting into it. And of course I got addicted to it,” she said. That was four and a half years ago. After design school, and still dancing, she decided to focus on making ballroom costumes. It started simply. She made the patterns, draped and sewed the costumes herself. But still working her full-time job, she quickly learned she would need to outsource as much as she could, and she began to work with a patternmaker and a seamstress. But for the majority of dresses she designs, Nicolas tries them on, moving as the dancer who will wear the dress will move, to make sure everything fits and flows correctly. If a cutout of a dress is needed, it’s marked by the seamstress while it’s being worn by Nicolas. “I think it helps in that I understand that there has to be movement in the dress,” said Nicolas.

Glam Designs started small, with Nicolas wearing her own designs in competitions and others learning about the company through word of mouth. “I thought it was great she started making dresses,” said Ran Wu, of Chicago, who dances at the Fred Astaire studio where Nicolas got her start. Nicolas has since moved to another studio. “Roxanne’s dresses have an elegance about them . . . I feel good in them. Especially for competitions you need to feel good.” As business began to grow, Nicolas learned the unspoken rules of the ballroom community. Studios and instructors were loyal to designers they had already been using, sometimes for years, and a traditional look to the costume was important. Sometimes one of her designs will catch a student’s eye, but the student will tell Nicolas her instructor wouldn’t like the dress. She compares it to a bride searching for a wedding dress. The right dress will please the mother of the bride as well as the bride herself. “I’ve noticed that some of the things I do, they don’t look like what you typically see on the dance floor,” she said. “And because of that it’s kind of overcoming that resistance to something that looks different than what you’re used to.” Elizabeth Curvey, of Munster, will openly admit she’s not “an out-of-the-box thinker.” But while the Glam Design dresses she wore in the Indiana Challenge were not as traditional as she was used to, Curvey loved them. “She knows what she’s talking about,” Curvey said. “Especially being a dancer.” Nicolas spent most of last year designing a collection and in November started the website, glamdesigns.com. On it, dancers can rent dresses for $100 to $300 or order a custom-made dress that starts at around $300 and can be as expensive as a dancer is willing to spend. She also sells accessories she designs herself, such as a rhinestone rose or star for a dancer’s hair. As we wrapped up our conversation, Nicolas and I began talking about ballroom movies. The movie Strictly Ballroom tells the story about a young ballroom dancer who wants to buck tradition by performing a routine with new steps he’s created. Nicolas bought a movie poster for the film in college, and the poster still hangs in her closet. “I guess the words I would use to describe my designs are elegant, modern, sophisticated, but still kind of youthful. A lot of ballroom things I’ve seen are still very, what I would call traditional,” she said. But like the dancer in the movie, she’s hoping to change that.

“I guess the words I would use to describe my designs are elegant, modern, sophisticated, but still kind of youthful.”

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Catherine Doll makes the old new again with recycled fashions

WORDS BY JANE AMMESON \ \ PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD HELLYER

“Everyone grows up in their own culture,” says artist and fashion designer Catherine Doll, owner of Catherine Doll: Fashion for Green Living in Sawyer, Michigan. “I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and spent a lot of time in Santa Cruz. I saw a lot of sheds made with corrugated metal and I love the beach colors of the area. And since I always wanted a studio I decided to use those elements to create one.”

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nd so she did. But not in Northern California. Instead, Doll bought an abandoned 1950s firehouse in Sawyer with its square clean lines and big sheets of glass at an auction. Once it was hers, she created a Northern California beach look exterior by adding corrugated metal siding and repainting the broad wood planks with shades called Iguana Green and Watermelon. Inside, she added display racks filled with her eclectic fashions, took vintage furniture and reinvented it with paint and material and covered overstuffed armchairs with empty Purina Dog Chow bags perfect for Smokey, her Blue Merle Australian Shepherd, to snooze on during the day. A painted wooden chair holds brightly colored and handmade Cambodian rice bags turned into oversized beach bags, and single

earrings made by New Buffalo artist Lynda Ann Cernick have been transformed into magnets. A wooden ironing board holds retail items, and an 1890s dressmaker’s frame, complete with bustle—still in style back then—is accented with cloth flowers. Taking old clothing and materials, Doll creates—with the sewing machine in what used to be the area where the firemen congregated—fashions for green living. If owning a store and studio in Southwest Michigan is, in some ways, a part of Doll’s early Northern California culture, so is fashion design. When young, Doll designed clothes and her mother replicated them on her sewing machine. A child of the ’60s, Doll and her friends also created their own fashions. “We’d take Indian bedspreads and turn them into dashikis,” Doll says. “I was always making things when I was young. I remember I made my own roller skates with building blocks, put wheels on them and then strapped them to my feet with

came about after ten years of waiting tables and selling her paintings and furniture in various Chicago galleries. “I thought I have to make money and my clothing always sold,” Doll says, noting that wholesalers bought her clothing and then sold it to boutiques. “But I wanted to do retail myself.” When she first started growing her fashion business, Doll was living at 19th Street and Halsted in the Pilsen area of Chicago. Many of her artist friends who also lived in the neighborhood were buying houses in Sawyer. Loving the beauty of the area, she joined them, purchasing a small home. At first it was just a weekend place, but as her friends made the switch permanent, she did too. Now these former Chicago artists are all working and living within close proximity and Sawyer buzzes with a delightful blend of traditional and trendy. Across the street in the historic Flynn Building, once home to the Flynn Theater and Palm Tea Room back in the 1920s, the building now houses the studios of two of her Chicago neighbors—commercial photographer Richard Hellyer, owner of The F. Stops Here, and muralist and painter Joe Hindley. Another former Pilsen resident and friend Donna Lachman, a performance artist, lives in Sawyer and frequently performs at the Acorn Theater in nearby Three Oaks. Also housed in the wonderfully maintained brick Flynn Building—the largest in the town—is the venerable Schlipp’s Pharmacy, a mainstay on Sawyer’s main street for more than 60 years. Visitors can still get an ice cream and sodas—the kind with ice cream in them—from the pharmacy’s vintage soda fountain dating to the 1950s. Steps away (which can pretty much describe anything in Sawyer) is the Sawyer Garden Market (a cornucopia of fresh locally grown produce, gourmet food and weekend cooking demonstrations) and Fitzgerald’s, a restaurant committed to sustainable and local foods with its two outdoor patios and flowing fountain, next door to an old laundry repurposed as the gleaming glass and brick Greenbush Brewing Company. The town also has a grocery store with a butcher’s market at the back, and several art and furniture galleries. “Sawyer has this great vibe. I love that we have created a microeconomy here in Sawyer,” Doll says. “We have local food, local clothes, local artists and now with Greenbush Brewery opening, we have our own beer. There’s creativity here and a sense of community. I think as corporations have gotten so big, craft has moved to a higher level and people want a place to connect. That’s what we’re seeing here.”

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rubber bands.” This whimsical creativity plays out in her clothing. Using recycled materials appeals to her sense of sustainability and recycling. Her finds come from thrift shops, Goodwill, Salvation Army and from what people give her, sometimes high quality cashmeres and silk clothing that they no longer want or are not wearable for some reason. Doll crushes, re-dyes, pierces, clumps and renders the material to refashion it. “I do collage type of clothes,” Doll says. “They’re never simple, but instead have a lot of intricacies.” Best-sellers include T-shirts and T-shirt skirts. She also designs dresses, capris and a variety of tops. Influenced by Japanese designer Issey Miyake and Anna Sui, an American designer whose works are sold globally, Doll says she’s attracted to their work, which she describes as “out-of-the-box.” “Their clothing is unconstructed and it breaks with traditional ties,” she says. “They create new ways of looking at garments.” Doll believes that her clothes—which are also sold in more than 50 boutiques that include Isis in Chicago, Carriage in San Angelo, Texas, and Earth Spirits in Palm Desert, California—are transformative. “I’ve always seen fashion as a social commentary just like art is,” Doll says, as Smokey awakens at the sound of a car and throws himself, with what sounds like a loud thump, against one of the large slide-up doors where fire trucks used to enter and exit. The car continues on. “Fabric and clothing is a way of expression, a way of changing how we view waste and consumption. I think we’re all starting to see that in terms of the environment and population that we need to conserve and support sustainability. Fashion is always in the forefront; when there are new ideas it starts the trend and there is definitely a green environmental trend.” Besides using recycled fabrics and clothing, after Doll fashions a piece of clothing, she saves any leftover material scraps and uses them to make blankets and throws, which she also sells at her shop. “I try not to waste anything,” she says. “We’ve been a disposable culture for so long, but it’s time to change.” In many ways, Catherine Doll, who loves to kayak, walk the dunes with Smokey and swim in Lake Michigan, has the outdoor looks of the quintessential California gal. Her dark hair, with its few streaks of silver pulled up into a casual top-of-head pony tail, is anchored with her sunglasses and gold earrings that dangle from her ears. But a closer look reveals that the earrings don’t match. “One was made by Angela Caldwell, a Benton Harbor artist,” Doll says. “And the other was my grandmother’s. I lost one of each and so I now wear them together. I like wearing earrings as charms.” This unique view is obviously not limited to earrings. Doll, who segued from painting to fashion design and from the Bay area to Sawyer, via first Wisconsin and then Chicago, opened up Catherine Doll on Sawyer Road, the main street in this small but charming and cosmopolitan town near Lake Michigan. The move

A MAN UP

IN THE POST-MILLENNIUM THE METROSEXUAL EVOLVES WITH AGE Vanity, thy name was male from 1995 to 2005. • Real Men moussed in the Decade of the Metrosexual. Young, single straight guys with disposable income were expected to drop $75 on facials, $400 on hand-stitched jeans, and to take a Male Brazilian like a man. BY MOLLY WOULFE

ndy Welfle embraced his inner hipster as a junior at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. In a tongue-in-cheek essay for the school paper, he defended his yen for highlights and French-cuff shirts. Fussy Felix Unger of Odd Couple fame “was an early evolution of a metrosexual—fastidiously clean, welldressed and well-acquainted with his emotional side,” the 21-year-old wrote in 2004. True, some misses balked at beaus who took longer than they did to blowdry. Medicine cabinets, too, lack room for his-and-her moisturizers and eyeliner. But many women were happy to see well-groomed menfolk. “Lots of young, straight women don’t like hairy men,” is the summary view of Anne Balay, assistant professor of women’s and gender studies at Indiana University Northwest. “They like the cleaned-up act.” Socio-economic forces revolutionized “what it meant to be a man in the context of the word,” says Balay, who explores sexual identity and gender roles in her research. The 1995-2005 decade “was a wave of prosperity. Men were flexible to trying things.” And they did. Chaps made hair gels, cosmetics and exfoliating scrubs “a billion-dollar business,” says Michael Flocker, author of the best-selling The Metrosexual Guide to Style. As a result, men became sex objects for women, with David Beckham emerging a poster boy for the movement. “And men like David Beckham liked being objectified,” Flocker notes. But the pretty boy-Brit’s days were numbered. One, more American blokes balked at man-bags than bought them. Two, guys tend to marry and divert funds toward baby seats and day care. Three, beauty’s a pain. Steve Carell’s unscripted screams during the waxing scene in The 40-Year-Old Virgin [2005] reduced strapping lads to tears. In retrospect, the whole deal smacked of media hoax and retail hype, trendwatcher Joe Queenan charged. Dreamed up by a British journalist in 1994, the notion of metrosexuality “was deliberately perverted into an urban myth in a desperate attempt to get young men to buy more merchandise,” the former Spy writer charged in Men’s Health magazine in 2005.

or all those men out there who think business casual means a baseball cap, T-shirt and flip-flops, Glen Sondag, author of Anything Other Than Naked—A Guide for Men on How to Dress Properly for Every Occasion [Two Harbors Press], has news for you. “Business casual is a collared, long-sleeve shirt with a jacket but no tie,” says Sondag, a Chicago investment advisor. “Right or wrong, people judge you by your appearance, and it never hurts to look your best. As they say, you only get one chance to make a good impression.” Sondag, who says he’s worn a suit to work every day for the last 38 years, decided to write the short and pithy book—which was selected by Parade magazine this summer as a Top Ten Father’s Day Gift— after observing that many men, including friends of his four sons, seemed clueless on how to dress. And for good reason. “Men don’t call each other the night before and ask ‘Are you wearing gabardine?’” Sondag says. “But women often do, asking if they’re going to wear heels, skirts, get dressed up, determining what is appropriate for the event. That’s why women dress appropriately most of the time and men don’t. Guys also get confused because they see actors like Johnny Depp wearing the most awful outfits to big events.” George Clooney, on the other hand, meets with Sondag’s sartorial approval. His own interest in clothing began early. His mother was an avid seamstress, making everything from draperies to many of his clothes. “I wanted my book to be practical and easy to read,” Sondag says, noting that he wrote a chapter for each piece of clothing—shirts, ties, etc. “I also give 45 quick tips for men and answer questions such as what accessories are right for any situation and what to consider when buying a suit. That way everyone will know what to wear.” - JANE AMMESON For more information or to purchase the book which is also available through amazon.com and barn esandnoble.com, visit anythingotherthannaked.com.

photo courtesy of MICHAEL FLOCKER

A Chicagoan writes a book to help others with fashion choices

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the Ubersexual. This well-balanced “Retailers had reason to be individual marks “a return to the concerned, for no matter what anybody positive characteristics of the Real Man said or did, heterosexual men of all of yesteryear,” the trio advise in their ages have traditionally refused to shop,” book The Future of Men. Queenan growls. “To the average man, Madison Avenue and Wall Street it’s time that could be put to better must tweak their ideologies to target use drinking, tailgating or fantasizing this new guy, they urge. He is tough about Jennifer Love Hewitt coiled like and strong, yet in touch with the times. a python. Preferably around Sarah He can change a tire and a diaper. Michelle Gellar.” And he looks good. He woke up, And mobs of average men did bide smelled the aftershave and found a their time. Despite press overkill, light, crisp scent. metrosexuals stayed a fringe group. Men’s style IQs have not receded Sometimes a segment of society with their hairlines, Flocker agrees. “copies” a non-mainstream group to Masculine fashion and grooming be cool, “like white people wearing industries continue to grow. Turn on dreadlocks,” Balay says. “It was similar the TV and you’ll see “a wide range to that. of fragrances and hair products, “Gay men, for some reason, body washes and became hip in moisturizers,” he the late 1990s, says. “A couple of so metrosexuals decades ago, it was assumed some shaving cream and superficial aspects shampoo. End of of gay identity,” story.” she says. “Not in an On the extreme insulting way. In an side, more men admiring way.” are seeking Count Welfle as nips and tucks. among those who According to a outgrew fitted shirts new study from the and Kenneth Cole American Society jeans. He graduated, of Plastic Surgeons married his college (ASPS), Boomers sweetheart, and in particular are works today as signing up for facean administrator lifts, nose jobs, and at nonprofit Fort liposuction. Botox Wayne Trails Inc. is banishing laugh His standard lines. uniform is a buttonMichael Flocker is author of the Board-certified down Oxford and best-selling The Metrosexual plastic surgeon straight-cut jeans. A Guide to Style. James Platis is pair of plaid deck unsure whether shoes is as hipster as ex-metrosexuals he gets. (and their elder Time—and the brothers) are driving the trend. But he recession—took their toll, says Welfle, senses a yen among men for a youthful 27. “You do grow up. You become appearance. a little less narcissistic. And you His patients “are looking older than realize you can save a lot of money by they feel,” says Platis, who has offices in shopping at Old Navy,” he says. Chicago and Merrillville. “It’s as simple Wife Katie Pruitt, an adjunct as that. The person they see in the instructor in women’s studies at their mirror does not reflect the person they alma mater, thinks her toned-down see inside.” husband looks fine. Especially without Vanity, it may be. “But that’s not “all that product in his hair,” she says. necessarily a bad word,” he stresses. Yes, Welfle still slicks down flyaways. “. . . They just want to look better.” Even fleeting shifts alter the cultural Guys deserve preventive landscape, reshaping style, perspectives maintenance, too, Flocker says. “I’m and attitudes. Beer-swilling cavemen are not obsessed with grooming,” he says. so B.C. “But I’m also not comfortable going Authors Marian Salzman, Ira out like a complete train wreck. As Matathia and Ann O’Reilly, who made you get older, you realize that stuff “metrosexual” a buzzword, claim the [moisturizer] makes a difference.” self-indulgent chap has evolved into

MAN, WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

U.S. president Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait to welcome Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for a reciprocal dinner at Winfield House in London on May 25, 2011.

Michelle Obama’s

CLOTHES

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EVERY MINUTE, EVERY HOUR, EVERY DAY, FOR FIVE YEARS

BY MARCIA FROELKE COBURN

DAILY REPORT The national attention to Michelle’s clothes started early in the 2008

presidential primary season, when she began appearing onstage with her husband. As a writer for Chicago magazine, I had already profiled designer Maria Pinto and boutique owner Ikram Goldman, the two biggest fashion names in the Midwest. So it wasn’t surprising that the day after Barack Obama’s South Carolina primary win, I received a call from Politico.com. At the victory celebration, which had been televised nationally, Michelle had stood next to then-Senator Obama. She wore a flirty raspberry-tweed suit by Peter Soronen, a one-time Chicagoan who had gotten his start at the now-shuttered Oak Street boutique Ultimo under the late Joan Weinstein. The question from Politico: could Michelle be the next embodiment of Jacqueline Kennedy’s famously chic style? I said I thought it was a distinct possibility. After all, she had been campaigning in noteworthy clothes—a boldly pin-striped Alexander McQueen jacket and pants; a fitted Sonia Rykiel black suit; and a tailored Oscar de la Renta dress. All beautiful and all highly appropriate choices for a graduate of Harvard Law School with a $300,000-a-year job as vice president of community and external affairs at the University of Chicago Hospitals. But they didn’t necessarily convey the correct first impression to voters. And, initially, there were other issues, too. “In some of her early appearances, she struck many people as impolitely blunt, impulsive, sometimes overly candid, relaying out-of-school tales about how her husband didn’t pick up his socks . . . Tellingly, the wardrobe she favored at the time didn’t do much to counteract the spin,” writes Kate Betts, contributing editor at Time and author of Everyday Icon—Michelle Obama and the Power of Style. That began to change a few months later. When Senator Obama secured the Democratic nomination, his wife appeared on stage with him in St. Paul, Minnesota. She wore a purple silk sheath dress by Maria Pinto. It was sleeveless and formfitting, accessorized with a high-riding Azzendine Alaia patent leather belt and an inexpensive jumbo faux-pearl necklace by Carolee.

In this June 3, 2008, file photo, thendemocratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., arrives with his wife Michelle to speak at a primary night rally in St. Paul, Minn. Michelle Obama wore a purple silk sheath dress by Maria Pinto, accessorized with an Azzendine Alaia patent leather belt and an inexpensive jumbo faux-pearl necklace by Carolee. [Far left] Maria Pinto is among the fashion favorites of First Lady Michelle Obama.

Those who care—and they now number in the millions—know her love of bright colors and her recent penchant for stacking multiple bangles on one very buff arm. She has worn a sleeveless dress to a winter joint session of Congress, a cardigan sweater to tea with the Queen of England, and a funky Hawaiian print frock with flats to the National Cathedral. She’s gotten down and dirty in the White House garden, shod in Puma sneakers. And she has mixed together silver with gold, purple with cobalt blue, and even a print Gap dress (approximately $30) with a lime green Lambertson Truex tote (approximately $900). Michelle Obama has a unique sense of style, putting together readily available, accessible clothing with insider fashionista picks. The result is fresh and unexpected—and now frequently copied. Many off-the-rack or off-the-net choices have quickly sold out after she was first spotted in them. For the past four years, her name has ranked on international best-dressed lists. No First Lady since Jacqueline Kennedy has aroused this much passion about her wardrobe. Multiple books, magazine articles and websites have centered on her fashion choices, analyzing them in minute detail— and I have been an active participant in those three categories: writing about Michelle Obama’s clothes for Chicago magazine, blogging on the website Mrs. O (mrs-o.org) and contributing to the book Mrs. O—The Face of Fashion Democracy. Perhaps only the finely tuned Michelle-watchers can tell whether she’s wearing Michael Kors or Merona for Target (and she has donned both); but we already know that she dresses differently from the political women and candidates’ wives we were so used to seeing, the women with their helmeted hair and matching suits in pastels or boring beige. Clearly, there has been a seismic change. Her style is less formal and more personal than we are used to seeing in a First Lady, combining a sense of humor with a sense of glamour. Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion fades, only style remains.” So now—after several years of closely observing Michelle Obama and what she wears—it is a good time to look beyond her fashion choices and think about what her style means.

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Whenever she steps out—whether it is to host a state dinner or to walk Bo the dog—she is studied. No fashion detail is too small to escape worldwide scrutiny.

HITS AND MISSES As a contributing editor to mrs-o.org, the website that chronicles “the

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fashion of Mrs. O, what and whom she’s wearing,” I frequently found myself writing about the telling details of Michelle’s clothes and accessories: the black patent leather purse with turnlock closures; the Dada-based philosophy of Tom Binns’ complex jewelry; and once even the challenge of dressing fashionably yet practically for a Midwest winter. (This last post accompanied a snapshot of the pre-Inaugural Michelle heading into a Chicago restaurant wearing a puffer coat and blue suede boots.) The hallmarks of her style quickly became codified: the statement jewelry, particularly brooches (even three at one time) and multistrand necklaces; kitten heels or flats; cardigan sweaters instead of jackets; wide belts pulled up to her rib cage; sometimes tights, but never pantyhose; and unexpected touches like bold floral prints, unusual color combinations, or vintage jewelry. Also, there was her love of mixing expensive designer items with inexpensive finds, like pairing snakeskin Jimmy Choo pumps with J. Crew separates. In the fashion industry, that’s known as “high-low style.” But through blogging I saw a public hunger for a never-ending stream of information about her clothes, particularly from young African-American women who would comment on the site. Every

[Above] President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along the Colonnade of the White House, Sept. 21, 2010. [Left] President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama before a 2009 state dinner at the White House.

outfit—from a Kai Milla emerald green cocktail dress to a pair of turquoise jeans paired with a simple T-shirt and Converse sneakers—brought an outpouring of analysis and commentary from readers. “[That’s because] black women are rarely celebrated for our beauty or intelligence in mainstream society,” says Aminah Hanan, managing editor of michelleobamawatch.com, a site that “shines a bright light on positive portrayals of the women and girls in the First Family.” “For me, the First Lady represents a segment of black women who have always existed, but are rarely highlighted— educated and accomplished,” Hanan continues. “She’s the ultimate role model—a wife, a mother, a humanitarian, and a modern day fashion icon, who just happens to be the First Lady of the U.S.” Even those outfits that seemed off-kilter in some way (and everyone has a different definition of which ones those are) never failed to bring in gracious commentary. Some version of “This may not be her best look, but I see what she was trying to do with it” would be repeated online over and over. For some, it was the day she wore shorts to see the Grand Canyon; for others, it was the donning of the dramatic gown by British designer Alexander McQueen (as opposed to an American choice) for the state dinner for China’s president. For me, the shorts were fine; after all, she was on vacation, the temperature was 100-plus degrees, and she has enviable legs. My only complaint about the McQueen gown was that it didn’t seem to fit properly in the bodice. Overall, I would argue, the “off” moments only served to endear the First Lady to many observers. We all have bad wardrobe days when nothing looks right or the proportions are off, days when the vision in our heads is a million miles away from the outfits on our bodies. We still have to get up the next day, pick out something else to wear, and go on. And so does Michelle Obama, just with the added pressure of millions of people watching her. Jacqueline Kennedy used her style to define herself in a striking new manner from those who had gone before her. Along the way, she not only elevated American taste, but she also helped redefine it. In a different manner, Michelle Obama has also used her style to convey a message. But she didn’t have to establish through her clothes that she was different than other political wives. She is different—by age, by race, by education. What she has done is filter the differences through her wardrobe, using style as a way that lets us see a bit of ourselves in her, and some of her in us. Beyond high fashion or low, established designers or avant-garde names, she is confident and content in her choices. And all of that resonates with us.

official white house photos by PETE SOUZA

That outfit immediately became iconic of Michelle Obama’s style, conveying confidence and comfort. Her clothes looked familiar, somehow, to us. So did the black-and-white floral print dress she wore two weeks later on the television show The View. It was also sleeveless, with a low scoop neck and an empire waistline; she dressed it up by adding an oversize flower brooch on one strap. Made by Donna Ricco and sold in shopping mall boutique White House/Black Market, the dress retailed for $148 and it sold out in 48 hours. Another immediate public hit was the aqua sheath from Pinto that she wore when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention. Elegantly simple, the dress sported a deep V-neck, accented with a large brooch from London jewelers Erickson Beamon (who soon thereafter launched an inexpensive line at Target). That night at the convention was a turning point in Michelle’s style, the culmination of a number of small changes she had made, shrugging off her high-powered professional clothes for a more personal style. Gone were the jackets that could come across as formal and armored, and the matching suits that seemed too corporate and rigid. Every woman has a dress that makes her feel pretty; now we saw this candidate’s wife wearing something similar to what we ourselves might wear—no matter who we were. From that day forward, Michelle’s approval ratings began to climb. “At the time, I called her style understated chic,” says Pinto today. “She made herself very approachable. She became attractive to people in a very recognizable way. Even Jackie [Kennedy], while stunningly fashionable, seemed more remote, more untouchable. Both women mirrored what their country needed at the time.”

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FINE

Designs

BY JANE AMMESON

There are desserts like the kind I made in grade school using a Betty Crocker mix, frosting before the cake had cooled so I ended up with a lumpy mess. No matter, even if no one in the family would touch my creations, my mother could always take them to her work. • “People will eat anything there,” she told me, her 10-year-old daughter. In other words, my cakes didn’t make it into the stratosphere known as designer desserts—wonderfully sumptuous treats that tantalize with both looks and tastes.

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photography by TONY V. MARTIN

These tasty treats provide sinful indulgence and beauty all in one package

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eedless to say, an artisan like Brittany Suhan, pastry chef at Nantucket Baking Company on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids, most likely never had lumpy cakes. “Everything is from scratch,” says Suhan, who gets in at 4 in the morning to begin baking such wonders as their pecan pie, voted as one of the best in the city. “We also do a take on macaroons which are large and chewy, not crispy light French macaroons. It’s covered with really nice snowflake coconut and then handdipped in dark chocolate. Then there’s our Tall, Dark and Handsome—two layers of chocolate and one vanilla cheesecake layer covered with dark chocolate mousse. The entire cake is iced in chocolate buttercream and then topped with ganache.” A purist, the classically trained Cordon Bleu chef Suhan, a New York native, does most of her mixing by hand, eschewing mixers and blenders when possible. Having recently moved here after working for a fine dining restaurant in Boston, Suhan says Nantucket Baking Company wants to take their baked goods to an even higher level, recently purchasing a sheeter to make laminated doughs for true croissants and Danishes. “We use mostly Old World recipes for our classic candies

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like our best-selling milk chocolate pecan snappers and our caramels,” says Jessica Roodvoets, store manager at the venerable Mary Ann’s Chocolates in Grand Rapids. “But we also experiment with new trends in chocolate. Our Chocolate Insanity Truffles have three types of dark chocolate in them and we’re coming out with a new line of truffles sometime soon.” Founded by Mary Ann Maloney, the third generation candy company includes grandson Anthony Abraham, now a master chocolatier, who at 15 learned to make artisan candies working with his grandmother in her chocolate and nut store. Visit the delightful Mary Ann’s Chocolate Café for samples of fudge, a cup of coffee, freshly squeezed lemonade, specialty teas and a chance to peruse the gleaming glass display cases filled with trays of delectable chocolates and bins of rich caramel popcorn. A decade ago, Tina Buck decided to quit her job as an executive in Chicago and, moving to Southwest Michigan to be near family, bought a late 18th-century Italianate home on a country road in Coloma, Michigan. A lover of truffles, she started the Chocolate Garden and began making these delectables in her kitchen. Good news about tasty chocolates travels fast, and before long the Food Network had found its way to her door, filming her truffle making for the show Food Finds. Since then, Buck has outgrown not only her home kitchen but several on-site stores as well, and recently finished her latest remodel just in time to introduce several new truffle flavors including Lemon Drop, Dark Chocolate Orange, Cayenne Kick and Black Licorice. “The licorice is probably the wackiest one I’ve done yet,” says Buck, who styles herself as the Chief Chocolate Officer. “It’s certainly the Norman Love chocolates from Tabor Hill.

first I’ve introduced that I knew some people would absolutely hate. It’s one of those polarizing flavors that you either love or you really, really dislike. But if you are a fan of black licorice, it is really phenomenal.” The luscious Maracaibo Clasificado, with its coffee and plum aromas and undercurrents of orange blossom and cinnamon—made with noble criollo cocoa originating from the area around Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela—is one of five Norman Love Confections “Black” single-origin dark chocolates sold at Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant in Baroda, Michigan, and their Bridgman Tasting Room just off Interstate 94. “Because of the region where the chocolate is grown, different flavor notes come out,” says Angelique Petersen, retail manager at Tabor Hill. “Each piece of the Black line contains between 64 percent and 74 percent cocoa like the Cru Sauvage, which is the world’s first chocolate made from beans harvested from wild cacao trees growing in the Beni region of Bolivia. These beans have a cocoa mass of 68 percent, so it’s a rich and flavorful chocolate.” Tabor Hill is the only retailer other than the Norman Love Confection’s Chocolate Salon in Fort Myers, Florida, carrying his full product line of 36 handmade chocolates. “Our owner has a second home in Naples, Florida, and her granddaughter worked at Norman’s during the summer and brought her grandmother some of the chocolates,” Petersen says. “And so she contacted him about selling his chocolates here.” For those who don’t like really dark chocolate, Norman’s also makes a line of less intense darks as well as milk and white chocolates and truffles. Bestselling flavors at Tabor Hill include the Tahitian Vanilla, Raspberry, and Mint Chocolate Chip. As far as the staff goes, the big winner is Peanut Butter and Jelly, a combination of fresh strawberry jam and peanut butter covered in a rich Swiss milk chocolate. “They’re shipped in weekly, so they’re always fresh,” Petersen says, noting that the chocolates can be paired with Tabor Hill wines. “Their Black line goes with our Cabernet Franc Port; the Caramel Apple with our ice wine and for fun, our cranberry wine goes well with the Vanilla Cupcake flavor.” Though Tim Foley achieved fame as a member of the team whose baguettes won the prestigious Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie—an international

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Brittany Suhan, pastry chef at Nantucket Baking Company on Wealthy Street, holds the Tall Dark and Handsome—two layers of chocolate and one vanilla cheesecake layer covered with dark chocolate mousse. The entire cake is iced in chocolate buttercream and then topped with ganache.

competition held in Paris—and also by being cited by USA Today as one of the Top Ten artisan bakers in the United States, many people also love to indulge in his rich and wonderful pastries at his Bit of Swiss bakery in Stevensville, Michigan. Before Foley and his wife Pat bought the bakery, which is next door to the popular Tosi’s Restaurant, it was owned and operated by founder Hans Kottman, an Austrian baker who opened the bakery in the early 1950s. Kottman, who trained in the best European hotels, brought with him Old World recipes for such delightful confections as Sacher Torte (an apricot and buttercream-layered chocolate cake, iced with marzipan and covered with chocolate fondant), Napoleons,

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cup pecans, chopped pastry shell cup butter, melted cup sugar eggs, beaten Pinch of salt 1-1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla

Dobsch Torte (a fondant-covered, pyramid-shaped torte layered with butter cream) and Bavarian Cream Cakes. Though the Foleys have added more pastries to their list of offerings, including cakes like Fresh Lemon White Chocolate and Chocolate Raspberry Buttercream, they’ve retained the classics as well. “People loved Hans’s pastries and we saw no reason to change them,” Foley says. “It’s an important part of the tradition of Bit of Swiss.” The term designer dessert may be new, but the concept of over-the-top stunningly delicious and artistic treats isn’t. At Almira’s Pastry and Wedding Cake Shop in Hammond, founded in 1915 by Ernest Karner, a graduate of a baking school in Pinkafeld, Austria, the tradition of pastries created by Karner continues. The list is long and includes Hungarian Puffs—a cream puff-like pastry filled with whipped cream and a touch of buttercream—and pecan and poppy seed nut rolls so popular, according to Shauna Deistler, bakery clerk, that during the holiday season shelves and cases often need to be refilled hourly. “We offer all the original pastries and

Pour pecans into pie shell, and in a large mixing bowl add melted butter to the sugar and mix until combined. Beat eggs into sugar mixture with salt and slowly add in corn syrup and vanilla. Pour pie filling into pie shell and bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set.

new ones too,” Deistler says. “Our Tres Leches, which are cakes soaked in three different types of milk, are big sellers and so are our cherry and apple strudel slices as are éclairs, Napoleons and cannoli.”

t Designer Desserts in Valparaiso, owner Adam Wiltfang says they go beyond expectations when it comes to originality and quality. To accomplish this, Wiltfang and his staff use fresh seasonal ingredients, exotic flavors, imported chocolates and vanillas and take even such everyday items as cupcakes to the next level by offering more than 70 flavor options including sea salt and caramel, red velvet, tuxedo cheesecake, s’mores galore and orange Dreamsicle. “Whether you love chocolate, or something fruity and refreshing like key lime pie or guava mango,” Wiltfang says, “we have it all.” Besides anticipating coming trends (Wiltfang says it’s mini-pies, and he already has nine flavors with more coming), Designer Desserts also recreates the classics, adding flair. “Custom cakes and wedding cakes are treated as edible masterpieces,” he says. “These works of art look as good as they taste. We don’t like to be ordinary, but instead pride ourselves on being extraordinary. There is no limit to what can be done; we can create a cake for any occasion, to fit any personality. That is why we call ourselves Designer Desserts.”

bite & sip Reserve Wine & Food Bar 21 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids 616.855.9463. reservegr.com

Sleek and sophisticated, Reserve Wine & Food Bar in downtown Grand Rapids is a food lover’s dream. It is here that executive chef Matt Millar, a James Beard nominee and owner of the now-closed, much-loved Journeyman in Fennville, takes his culinary skills to an incendiary level. The restaurant, located in an old bank (the vault is now a wine cellar with private dining options), has a soaring two-story main floor with a charcuterie bar where Millar creates such wonders as his Riesling poached foie gras and housemade boudin blanc sausage. The tasting bar, with its Cruvinet preservation system dispensing more than 100 wines by the glass, was designed to showcase the larger-than-life painting Open Water #24, winner of the first ArtPrize competition sponsored by the DeVos family, who also co-own the restaurant. Upstairs, the lively buzz is more muted for those who want intimate dining. But no matter where you sit, the food is amazing. With a menu reading like a who’s who of locavore and artisan food producers, there’s Blis handcrafted Michigan-made smoked steelhead roe, Mangalitsa ham from Baker’s Green Acres in Marion, Michigan, and goat cheese from Dancing Goat Creamery in Fennville. And, of course, there’s the wine—try samples by ordering wine flights and types.

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BARTLETT’S GOURMET GRILL & TAVERN 131 E Dunes Hwy 12, Beverly Shores. 219.879.3081. eatatbartletts.com. Bartlett’s is a new gourmet grill by husband-and-wife team Gary Sanders and Nicole Bissonnette-Sanders. 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. Starting off the meal are appetizers such as andouille sausage corndogs and surf & turf potstickers, as well as family style offerings like Low Country spiced boiled peanuts and smoked venison sticks. 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.

array of gourmet desserts, which includes beautifully decorated and delicious cakes (the double chocolate mousse cake is a must), and an assortment of cookies and brownies, all of which have been satisfying dessert lovers for more than twenty-five years. And to every party planner’s delight, Butterfingers does offer catering.

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BISTRO 157 157 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 219.462.0992. bistro157.net. Trained in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu, chef and owner Nicole Bissonnette-Sanders has created a menu of classics—like a decadent sautéed veal and gulf shrimp, a pork rib chop with apple horseradish ham, and an herb-rubbed roasted half chicken— combined with her own creative takes on nouvelle cuisine with a number of fresh fish selections. Desserts include black chocolate-infused confections that have become standard for fine dining, and also sorbets and ice cream made from fresh fruit. There are some treasures on the extensive list of bottle wines, and many solid choices by the glass.

CIAO BELLA 1514 US 41, Schererville. 219.322.6800. ciaobellaonline.com. The cuisines of three different regions of Italy are featured at 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. Delivery and take-out available.

BUTTERFINGERS 2552 45th Ave, Highland. 219.924.6464. 921 D Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.4202. Every day, Butterfingers prepares a selection of ready-to-heat-and-eat entrées, along with freshly baked breads and salads, all without preservatives. The chicken almond salad has long been a crowd favorite, but the rest of the lunch menu is equally gratifying. What Butterfingers is best known for, however, is their famous desserts. The restaurant’s two pastry chefs—whose training hails from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, and Johnson and Wales in Rhode Island—create an

DON QUIJOTE 119 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 219.462.7976. donquijoterestaurantandimports.com. Proprietor Carlos Rivero’s authentic Spanish cuisine, lively and friendly atmosphere, and conviviality with his return customers make this downtown Valparaiso restaurant a destination for Chicagoans and Michigan residents alike. The exciting menu features dozens of small courses, including a well-known classic paella with saffron rice and fresh-grilled seafood chunks. Grilled steaks and lamb and veal chops are abundant and cooked according to family recipes handed down for

generations. The house specialty is a flan-textured vanilla cake. Lunch entrées average $15, dinner $25. GAUCHO’S 597 US Hwy 30, Valparaiso. 219.759.1100. gauchosvalpo.com. At Gaucho’s, diners enjoy delicious and unique cuisine invented by the Gaucho cowboys of southern Brazil, who provided meats for the people of Brazil with their famous “Churrasco” barbecue. At Gaucho’s, this centuries-old traditional feast is created tableside as servers bring such offerings as filet mignon wrapped in bacon, chicken parmesan, pork sausage, garlic-roasted turkey breast, merlot-marinated leg of lamb, and a variety of other meats, during Gaucho’s traditional Brazilian-style dinner experience for $39.95. Seafood selections on Wednesday and Friday—just $29.95—include crab legs, shrimp, tilapia, perch, tuna, mahimahi, salmon and clam strips, or add the meat selections for $45.95. All dinners include a 35-item salad bar, Brazilian mashed potatoes, and fried bananas. The lunch menu offers a large selection of sandwiches and salads. Start or finish dinner in the Twisted Martini Lounge upstairs for cocktails, cigars and live entertainment in a modern, intimate setting. GINO’S STEAK HOUSE 1259 W Joliet St, Dyer. 219.879.0760. 600 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.769.4466. ginossteakhouse.com. The chefs at Gino’s, who have more than thirty 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 nine-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. A premium selection of wine, beer and cocktails is

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KELLY’S TABLE 5 7 2 7 N 6 0 0 W, M i c h i g a n C i t y. 219.872.5624. kellyscreekwood.com. Tucked away amidst 30 acres of woodland, the Creekwood Inn, built in the 1930s as a second home, is a delightful spot for those wanting to get away. But you don’t have to spend the night to enjoy a great repast at Kelly’s Table, located inside the inn. It’s here that chef/proprietor Patricia Kelly Molden creates a seasonal menu using the local bounty of the neighboring farms and orchards. Recent appetizer offerings include a rich Onion Soup Savoyarde with egg yolks and cream, topped with Gruyère toast as well as crabmeat and artichoke-stuffed mushrooms. Entrées range from the simple but delicious chicken tetrazzini to grilled cumincrusted tuna with a mango habanero salsa, and rabbit braised in wine and served with summer vegetables. Fresh pumpkin custard—topped with whipped cream and flavored with Grand Marnier and crystallized ginger—and chocolate mousse served in chocolate tulip cups accompanied by a berry sauce are among Molden’s to-die-for desserts. For cocktails, consider Kelly’s Table Cosmopolitan: a delightful concoction of Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Chambord, lime and cranberry or a capirinha made with Brazilian cachaça, fresh limes and turbinado sugar.

STRONGBOW INN 2405 E US 30, Valparaiso. 800.462.5121. strongbowinn.com. The menu at this classic institution still includes a wide variety of turkey selections, but with daily specials that include barbecued pork ribs, seafood choices, prime rib and other comfort foods, one would never guess that the bakery and restaurant started as a sandwich stand during the Depression. Many families have had Thanksgiving catered by Strongbow— the meticulously prepared traditional meal that can be ordered as take-out is virtually indistinguishable from that produced by a family team working in the kitchen for ten hours. Also, the bakery has exploded with a range of treats created daily, including cinnamon rolls, cakes, pies, brownies, fruit tarts, truffles, crème brûlée and strawberry napoleons. Lunch entrées average $8, and dinner is $18. SVAGO RISTORANTE 1103 Joliet Rd, Dyer. 219.322.7305. svagoristorante.com. Svago owner Leslie Dianda and executive chef Tony Sanfilippo are committed to carrying out the traditions of their families. Leslie’s grandfather was a baker in Chicago. “I’m third generation in the restaurant business,” says Sanfilippo, noting that his father was a master sommelier and that his grandfather not only ran a restaurant in Palermo, Italy, but also grew grapes and made his own wine. Taking the recipes used by their ancestors, Sanfilippo and Dianda want to create the ultimate ristorante, one where people come for good times, good service and good food. That’s why the food at Svago, which means “entertainment” in Italian, focuses on slowly braised foods, long simmered sauces and great salads and soups. For those who want a quick bite or simpler fare, there’s the café in front which features sandwiches and is also a place to sip coffee and enjoy a sweet. “Tradition is very important to both Leslie and me,” says Sanfilippo. “And that’s what we hope to create here as well.”

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KELSEY’S STEAK HOUSE 2300 US Highway 30, Valparaiso. 219.465.4022. 5630 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.762.2242. kelseyssteakhouse.com. As fine a traditional steak house as any of the famous Midwest brands, this stalwart Indiana restaurant has built and maintained a first-rate reputation for a great meal at a fair price over many years. But in recent years, Kelsey’s has expanded the menu in imaginative ways to include a range of choices such as rib bites, escargot and oysters Rockefeller. The meat comes in all cuts, sizes and ages; likewise, the seafood can be grilled, baked, pan-fried or broiled, and patrons are encouraged to add and subtract for custom combinations. Add lobster to your entrée for $20.95, shrimp or snow crab for $8.95, or lake perch for $7.95. Have your steaks any way you want, including encrusted in bleu cheese or sautéed “Kelsey-style,” grilled in homemade garlic butter. Celebrations have to include a signature “Howie

STOP 50 WOOD FIRED PIZZERIA 500 S El Portal, Michigan C i t y. 2 1 9 . 8 7 9 . 8 7 7 7 . stop50woodfiredpizzeria.com. Just north of US Hwy 12 and west of New Buffalo, this café enjoys a welldeserved reputation—including being named one of the top four pizzerias in the Midwest by Rachael Ray magazine— for authentic Italian pizza baked “Naples-style” in wood-fired hearth ovens. Customers return again and again—it’s only difficult to find the first time. The recipes are traditional, and the ingredients are fresh daily. In addition to the Napoletana pizza, sandwiches and salads are available to eat at Stop 50, or you can get your snack or meal to go. Try the banana peppers stuffed with house-made sausage or a fiery tomato and goat cheese dip with hand-cut fried chips. Owners Chris and Kristy Bardol, who rehabbed the 50-year-old beach community grocery store into a restaurant, stick to strictly locally grown food. Average entrée cost is $15, but you can make a satisfying light meal out of the generously proportioned starters at $8-12.

GIOVANNI’S 6 0 3 R i d g e R d , M u n s t e r. 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.

the Cow” cake savored along with a rich, aromatic cup of decaf or glass of California cabernet. A regular-cut filet is $25.95, and a King-cut prime rib is $19.95. The reasonably priced bestsellers all include potato, soup or salad. Kelsey’s does not take reservations, but normally there is not a long wait.

available at the full-service bar, and there is a special children’s menu so the entire family can enjoy the dining experience.

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Stepping Back in Time When Chris Bardol was growing up in Michiana, no trip to the beach was complete without stopping for ice cream at Roxanne’s Drive-In in Michigan City. “I thought it was a neat experience eating in the car with the trays hooked on the windows and car hops on roller skates,” Bardol says. “It was something I always remembered and when I got married, my wife Kristy, who grew up in Michigan City, also remembered stopping there for ice cream.” Roxanne’s, which opened in 1954, shut down in the 1980s, and over the years the building on Highway 212 housed other businesses before it was left abandoned about six years ago. Frequently driving past the shuttered old drive-in, the Bardols, who own the restaurant Stop 50—which once was an old grocery store built in 1951—became inspired to buy the building and turn it into Soda Dog, a classic 1950s drive-in with a focus on quality foods. Renovating the building while retaining its authentic charm, the Bardols stocked their pantry with all-beef Chicago-style hot dogs made with natural casings, using a formula they developed. They serve the dogs on New England-style egg rolls made for them by a bakery in South Bend. Skin-on, hand-cut French fries and an assortment of toppings including sauerkraut, chili and shredded dills also helped re-create the foods of that time and place. Micro-crafted sodas filled the coolers and such drive-in classics as fried bologna sandwiches, fresh milk shakes and floats were put on the menu. But because the Bardols also like to use local, want everything to be made from scratch and offer healthy options, there are veggie sandwiches and even housemade, hand-dipped corn dogs. The Bardols are committed to being totally energy self-sufficient by using wind, solar and bio-diesel energy sources and 100 percent recycled products. “We always preferred the local places when we traveled,” Bardol says, noting SODA DOG that the ’50s drive-in feel really comes 171 Hwy 212 alive on their Thursday classic car and Michigan City, hot rod nights. “And we felt there was a Indiana need in the area for good food served 219.872.7632 in a fun way.” -JANE AMMESON

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WILLIAM B’S STEAKHOUSE at BLUE CHIP CASINO 2 Easy St, Michigan City. 888.879.7711, ext 2118. bluechip-casino.com. Named after Boyd Gaming Corporation’s chairman and CEO William S. Boyd, William B’s is a world-class steakhouse in the tradition of the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. Executive Chef Rudy Paniuagua advises that you should not over-grill a great steak: “The flavor of the meat and the marbling should speak for themselves.” Rib eyes, T-bones, filet and porterhouse are the centerpiece of the menu—and all the little extras are available, including creamy horseradish, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and au poivre sauce with shallots, butter, cracked peppercorns and cognac—but you will also find fresh seafood, occasional exotic selections like ostrich, and exquisite pasta dishes, prepared in-house. There is a complete cocktail menu (the traditional martinis are excellent), as well as a five-star wine list and complete appetizer and dessert selections. The average cost of dinner is $25, and reservations are highly recommended.

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BISTRO ON THE BOULEVARD 521 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, Michigan. 269.983.6600. theboulevardinn.com. This French bistro on 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, right down to the tinted water glasses, burnished wood and woodburning fireplace. The menu changes frequently to accommodate seasonal, fresh and available fruits and vegetables, much of which are grown locally, but the basic entrée list—created by executive chef Ryan Thornburg, who worked as the restaurant’s sous chef for three years when it first opened—is extensive. Thornburg returned last year after working as executive chef at Tosi’s Restaurant and then the Orchard Hills Country Club, to replace longtime executive chef Ali Barker, who moved from the area. Thornburg’s menu items include Horseradish Crusted Faroe Islands 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 sautéed garlic potatoes and mixed greens dressed with an aged sherry vinaigrette. Prices are reasonable, starting at $17 for the macaroni and cheese made with aged white cheddar, mascarpone, gruyere and country ham topped with garlic bread crumbs, to steaks for around $30. Be sure to check out the Wednesday sushi menu for such delights as Black Dragon—broiled eel, shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber with wasabi topikiko—as well as the choice of sakes. Reservations are always helpful, especially on the weekends. ELM STREET BISTRO 8 S Elm St, Three Oaks. 269.756.9274. elmstreetbistro.com. Elm Street offers the traditional Parisian bistro with an American twist. The bistro is dedicated to bringing the most delicious and highest quality meals, made from the finest and freshest ingredients around using locally produced meats, vegetables, fruit, and other products whenever possible. EXPRESSIONS GALLERY & CAFE 2 1 3 E M a i n S t , B e n t o n H a r b o r. 269.926.7185. expressionsgallery-cafe. com. Originally a custom framing shop, Expressions opened a café in 2007, which offers a unique selection of breakfast and

lunch items, including signature soups and fresh-baked breads. The adjoining gallery—where visitors will meet with Julie, who has more than 15 years of framing experience—offers both custom framing and a retail gift gallery. THE PHOENIX 124 Water St, Benton Harbor. 269.925.8060. thephoenixbh.com. For those wanting to taste Elizabeth Frost’s exquisite, freshly made croissants, timing is everything at the Phoenix, her cafe in the Arts District of Benton Harbor. Frost starts rolling out the laminated layers of butter and dough in this historic building, with its large windows overlooking the blossoming neighborhood, at a time when late-nighters are just thinking of going to bed. Since she first opened, word of mouth has spiked demand and the French pastries sell so quickly that Frost, who is dedicated to quality, often can’t keep up with the demand. Currently she’s offering three varieties—plain, ham and Gruyere cheese, and chocolate. But even those that miss out on her croissants can still enjoy her other baked goods, like the wonderful scones—often made with fresh fruit when in season—and such breakfast offerings as the One Eyed Jack—bread with a hole cut out of the middle to accommodate a cooked egg—and Egg McPhoenix, two organic eggs with a blend of cheeses served grilled on Challah bread. As with all the breakfast breads, lunch items are made with breads shipped in from the famed Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor and include grilled pimento and cheese, and turkey, havarti, bacon and avocado with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato. There’s freshly brewed coffee, lattes and cappuccinos, Boylan sodas and an array of teas. Outdoor seating completes Frost’s croissant dream. 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 semicasual. 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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BALAGIO RISTORANTE 1 7 5 0 1 D i x i e H w y, H o m e w o o d . 708.957.1650. balagio-restaurant.com. This popular Italian restaurant has changed its menu offerings, with many entrée prices now under $12.95. Some of the specialties created by chef/owner Mike Galderio include chicken scaloppini—thin breast cutlets quickly sautéed with white wine—Italian sausage and roasted red peppers served with braised escarole, and a salmon club sandwich with broiled salmon, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. There are also Galderio traditional family recipes like the chopped salad with chicken, salami and hearts of palm, housemade marinara sauce and spaghetti and meatballs. There’s an extensive wine list as well as live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Private dining is available for any group from 10 to 200, either family style or custom designed.

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SMITH & WOLLENSKY 318 N State St, Chicago. 312.670.9900. smithandwollensky.com. This big-city steakhouse is the most independentminded, high-quality chain on the planet. Perched overlooking the Chicago River at Marina City, its turn-of-the-century persona with exterior lattice-work trim and interior polished wood floors and brass accessories is a welcome contrast to its futuristic home. The menu is as solid and dependable as jewelry from Tiffany’s or a Brooks Brothers suit. The menu includes simply grilled seafood and porterhouse for two when available. There are three 10-ounce lobster tails to choose from-South African, Tristan Island and Australian. Try not to miss the famous split-pea soup, although, as expected, it’s rich. Full dinners start at $25 and go up. Even though there are 450 tables and booths, reservations are strongly recommended.

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THE COURTYARD BISTRO 21 S White St, Frankfort. 815.464.1404. The ambitious menu is inspired by the cooking of Italy, France and the American Southwest, but this south suburban bistro adeptly meets the challenge of its own making while getting results that delight both newcomers and regulars. Signature dishes include Santa Fe lasagna and artichoke ravioli on the Neapolitan side, and onion tart and gorgonzolaseared beef tenderloin are straight out of a sidewalk café near the River Seine in Paris. The martini menu is as innovative as the food, and the wine list is better than average with interesting possibilities for complementing the entrées. The seafood is very fresh and well-prepared with garnishes and light sauces, and main dishes are economical in the $915 range. The atmosphere is always friendly and can range from celebratory for special luncheons on the weekends to cozy, romantic couple dinners in the evening. But it is the attention to detail at every level from customer comfort to the dessert selections and coffee service at the end of the meal that gets the repeat customers.

SIAM MARINA THAI CUISINE 80 River Oaks Center Dr, Calumet City. 708.862.3438. 1669 Sibley Blvd, Calumet City. 708.868.0560. Chefproprietor Tammy Pham has evolved into a legend for her mastery of a full menu with dozens of vegetarian options as well as traditionally spiced and marinated poultry dishes. The spring rolls and peanut sauce are prepared in-house daily, along with special soups. The authentic pad Thai has a loyal following, and fresh coconut works in many of the dishes, including dessert. A multi-course lunch averages $12, dinner $15.

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GIBSON’S STEAKHOUSE 1028 N Rush St, Chicago. 312.266.8999. gibsonssteakhouse.com. The traditional fresh seafood and aged steak restaurant’s reputation for quality and service never varies, and the clientele is often as famous as the food. If you are going to have a martini once in your life, the front-room bar would be the right place. (You can also select food from a special bar menu or the dinner menu.) The same can be said for the mammoth portions of layer cake or à la mode desserts that are as daunting visually as they are gastronomically. Start the diet tomorrow, live like a rock star today—you can even choose which rock star from the autographed photos plastered all over the staircase walls. Though the Rush Street location is the flagship and standard bearer, there is another Gibson’s in Rosemont and related hotspots next door (Hugo’s Frog Bar) and a couple of blocks away at RL (Ralph Lauren), where a similar menu is the staple. Reservations are a must, unless you want to hang out in the crowd, which is plenty of fun too. The array of choices for wine and cocktails is dizzying and so are the portions; be prepared. Entrées average about $35, but you can go much higher. Be prepared to valet park—it just makes sense.

THE PICKWICK SOCIETY TEAROOM 122 Kansas St, Frankfort. 815.806.8140. pickwicktearoom.com. F o o d a n d beverages are part of the experience in this charming and comfortable shop/ bakery/restaurant, whether you are browsing antiques or just stopping for a minute as you work your way through the fascinating downtown historic community. But the tea is definitely special; Pickwick serves only Octavia Whole Leaf Tea, and a never-ending pot for two costs $5.50. The selections are wide-ranging, including black, oolong, green, white, herbal and every flavor from English breakfast to Rooibos & Roses. A thoughtful menu has a dozen luncheon combinations with salads, sandwiches, cheese plate, quiche, fruit and vegetables, and garnishes averaging about $7. Sides include green salad, fruit salad and soup. Pastries, breads and cookies can be combined or consumed individually. A popular choice is a scone with clotted cream and jam for $2.75. Choose from two dozen kinds of finger sandwiches such as ham and pineapple spread on a corn muffin, spinach and cheese on a filo triangle, or fig merlot spread with cream cheese on white. A dozen breads include chocolate tea and 14 kinds of homemade scones. Cookies— including madeleines, carrot oatmeal raisin, or cranberry hazelnut shortbread—are $.75 apiece or $8 per dozen.

CIBO MATTO at THE WIT HOTEL 201 N State St, Chicago. 312.239.9500. cibomatto.therestaurantsatthewit. com. At the corner of State and Lake, in the heart of the Loop, a new and beautiful fine-dining restaurant offers sophisticated traditional Italian dining with a twist. Cibo Matto means “Crazy Food” but there is nothing off the wall here—just plenty of innovation by Chef Todd Stein in a setting with many seating options: a 12-seat counter-height chef’s table overlooking the kitchen, cozy leather booths, or free-standing tables with views of the 2,000 bottle glassenclosed wine tower. There are window tables with a western view and, above, a 30-foot ceiling fresco by prominent artist Todd Murphy. Start with a rabbit terrine served in two pancetta-wrapped slices over orange and white pureed carrots. Try the short ribs topped with gremolata and served with a flavorful ricotta-creamed spinach, or the perfectly grilled veal tenderloin. Fish, pastas and desserts are all amazing. Dinner nightly, reservations necessary.

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Nestled on a wooded hill, Beech Run is named for the old growth beech trees seemingly standing guard over the property. A natural stone patio offers views of neighboring vineyardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a perfect spot for rest and rejuvenation, for morning coffee, evening wine, and the proverbial good book. [Opposite page] Symmetry and functionality define Cape Cod style. Pairs of windows flank a central door, while equidistant dormers allow vineyard views from second floor bedrooms. Cedar siding withstands the elements, and steep, gabled roofs repel accumulating snow.

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Climbing the stone steps of Beech Run, visitors might think they are entering an earlier time—a time when home features were functional, when a steep roof helped keep snow from accumulating on it, when shutters kept the wind out, when stone fireplaces provided heat and served as stoves and ovens. Cedar shingles withstood the elements outside and pine floors were the economical choice inside.

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When the Pilgrims came to America in the 1700s, these are the homes they built, homes based on those they’d left behind in England, modified to accommodate New England’s harsh winters, with materials found in the new land. The resulting houses were simple and symmetrical, the original open floor plan built around a central fireplace. The Cape Cod, as it became known, is still a popular design. Beech Run was built true to its form—right down to the white painted trim and custom-made, double-hung windows. When Mark Pfleger and his partner Jim Kershner first saw Beech Run, they knew it was for them. “It had an unbelievable location, nestled on a hill,” Pfleger says. “It was built in 1983, but it has qualities that make it appear to have been here a hundred years.” The home needed a new roof, so they used the opportunity to add dormer windows to the two upstairs bedrooms. They wanted to add more light to the rooms and to maximize the view of Chardonnay vineyards across the street. Bonfires fill the They added landscaping— stone fire pit [top] limestone walls, bluestone steps on chilly nights. and patios, and gardens. Out Tree stumps provide seats for back a large wooden deck houses marshmallow a swimming pool. “We’re a good roasters and those distance from the lake,” Pfleger content to just watch the flames. explains, “so on hot days it’s Natural tones make nice.” the guest room a Deeper into the wooded lot, calm and inviting place to retire at tree stumps provide seating day’s end [middle]. around a deep fire pit, ideal for Book shelves in chilly autumn evenings—and the Beech run’s living room hold books making of s’mores. and photos and The kitchen and baths a collection of were modernized with new antique German birds-in-cages (one countertops and fixtures, and sits open on a table with new appliances in the in the foreground)— kitchen, too. A floor-to-ceiling made as toys for children’s Easter bookshelf was installed in the baskets [bottom]. kitchen to hold Kershner’s cookbook collection—and a collection of old roosters once belonging to his grandmother. The kitchen sports a small woodburning fireplace, its hearth flush with the floor—installed that way to emulate an older home, and keeping true to the Cape Cod style. They enclosed a screened-in porch, making the room usable throughout the year, a comfortable spot for reading and relaxing. The room can also serve as a third bedroom when needed. Even with the modern touches, the home stays true to its original form, something Pfleger and Kershner insisted on. “Everything we did, and to this day, was respecting the original home,

The kitchen is the most modernized room in the house, with new appliances and granite countertops. Still, small-paned windows, a small wood burning fireplace (not shown), and salvaged pine floors keep the Cape Cod flavor. The pine floors continue throughout the home. Enclosing a screened-in porch created a windowlined multi-use room [below]—for reading, sitting and chatting, or as a third bedroom when needed. French doors open from the living room onto a deck. At one end is a grill with tables and chairs, and in the middle, a swimming pool.

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and that was true, simple elegance,” says Pfleger, “functional, simple.” The downstairs living room—as in a room for living, not as in stuffy and formal—is roomy but cozy with a large fireplace, sink-into sofas and chairs, lots of windows, and two French doors leading to the outside deck with its grill area and pool. Beech Run—named for the three large beech trees that flank the driveway, the largest over 150 years old— is a retreat for Pfleger and Kershner. It is quite different from the contemporary apartment Kershner owns in Chicago. “The space in Chicago is very minimal, very contemporary, ultra-functional, so this is a place just to take a deep breath and recharge,” Pfleger says. “This is where we hang our hats on weekends. Our move out here was to bring more life-work balance to our lives.” The home holds souvenirs from travels and an interesting collection of art, much of it student art from the School of the Art Institute. “We have a great love of student art,” Pfleger says. “We’re supporters of the Art Institute of Chicago and Ox-Bow in Saugatuck. A lot of this [art] has been acquired at benefits or directly from students.” The wooded dell around Beech Run is peppered with other New England-inspired homes, and Pfleger and Kershner find themselves surrounded by kindred spirits, other folks who love the look and feel of the past, the vineyard views, and the old growth beech trees that stand guard over the area.

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Nugent Dalmatian Ankle Boots by Matisse, $195 Available at URBAN SOLES 624 Franklin St Michigan City, Ind. 219.221.6508. urbansolesinc.com

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Berry Coat by Samuel Doug, $139 Berry & Orange Scarf by Cynthia Design, $59 Purple Agate Necklace by Passionate Expressions, $210 Available at MS. ELLE’S ESPECIALLY FOR YOU

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220 Broadway, Chesterton. 219.926.5513. chestertonseuropeanmarket.com. More than 150 vendors set up shop at this well-known outdoor market, which features a wide range of products, including gourmet breads, cheeses and foods, along with plants, produce, rare books, accessories and gifts. Guests can also watch artists at work and enjoy live entertainment. The market takes place every Saturday through the end of October.

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HORIZON AWNING 2227 E US 12, Michigan City. 219.872.2329. horizon-awning.com. For more than 25 years, this company has built canvas and aluminum awnings for the home and business, plus custom boat covers. Canvas awnings are made of long-wearing, faderesistant fabrics, and the aluminum variety come with whimsical scalloped edges. HULTMAN FLOORING 35 E US Hwy 20, Porter. 219.926.1966. Hultman Flooring, a member of the National Wood Flooring Association, specializes in the design, installation and refinishing of real wood floors. J KREMKE CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES 314 Spring View Dr, Porter. 219.309.0360. mygreenbuildingsolutions.com. This construction company specializes in sustainable eco-friendly and energy-efficient homes at reasonable rates. Owner John Kremke II has more than 18 years of experience in home building, land development, municipal planning and engineering, with multiple specialties in the area of green construction. Aside from new construction, remodeling and land development, J Kremke Construction also provides maintenance for bank-owned properties.

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MARUSZCZAK APPLIANCE 7809 W Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, Ind. 219.865.0555. maruszczak.com. For decades, this award-winning, family-owned company has been selling and servicing major home appliances in the Munster area. Its broad inventory includes refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washer/dryers and more, made by virtually every brand in the market. The company is factory-authorized to service everything it sells, and professional in-house delivery and installation services are also available. TECH KITCHEN AND BATHS 709 Plaza Dr, Ste 6, Chesterton. 219.363.3357. Tech

Kitchen offers high quality and reasonably priced cabinets. Their work is extraordinarily customized with attention to layout, special finishes and functional features. TRAINOR GLASS COMPANY 202 N Dixie Way, South Bend. 574.855.2380. trainorglass.com. Since 1953, Trainor Glass has specialized in commercial glass and glazing. Their stateof-the-art glass can be installed just about anywhere, from partitions, walls and doors, to the shower and bath. The inventory includes endless variations of glass, including clear, frosted, patterned and back-painted glass, along with digitally printed glass products. Trainor serves all of Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan. VINEYARD LOFTS 13595 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert. 269.469.0118. vineyardlofts.com. These luxurious contemporary residences are the result of the dramatic renovation of a historic winery into 14 fabulous lofts, featuring 20foot ceilings, oversized great rooms, private courtyards and home automation.

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MC COLLUM ARCHITECTS 16109 Red Arrow Hwy, Union Pier. 269.469.9211. mccollumarchitects.com. This full-service architectural firm has spanned 40 years and 100 miles, and has built everything from urban to second home communities, low to upscale housing, single family to multi-family homes, tiny boutique restaurants and even upscale urban eateries. The firm is involved with renovating and creating new housing, amphitheaters, day care centers, and special community development projects designed to create flexible environments. TILE MART 2465 S M139, Benton Harbor. 269.925.0629. 165 Veteran’s Dr, Holland. 616.396.8453. tilemartmichigan. com. Tile Mart offers a “plethora” of tile, porcelain, glass or stone from items imported from Italy,

Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Peru and emerging Asian manufacturers, as well as from quality domestic manufacturers. Flooring material options include carpet, ceramic, porcelain, laminate, vinyl and wood, and area rugs are also available. WATER PLACE 188 W US 12, Ste 3, New Buffalo. 269.231.5153. The Water Place is a decorative plumbing and hardware products superstore. With whirlpools, faucets and cabinets, this destination has “everything you need for plumbing services.”

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BLINK APPLIANCES & KITCHENS 2717 Glenwood-Lansing Rd, Lynwood. 708.889.1860. blink.homeappliances.com. Specializing in sales, service, installation and parts for forty-nine years, Blink Appliances is affiliated with Brand Source, one of the largest buying groups in the nation. The knowledgeable sales staff has won national awards for its service and installation of quality appliances and cabinetry.

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TILE EFFECTS LTD 888.870.8453. This tile company specializes in the cleaning and restoration of tile surfaces. The staff here is trained to improve weathered, stained and aged natural stone, grout and tile with deep cleaning, stain removal, sanitizing and lifetime sealing. Custom installation services are also available.

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BEACH COMBERS New Buffalo. 269.469.3293. This locally owned and operated cleaning service offers professional detailed cleaning for both residential and commercial clients on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one-time basis. Estimates are an available option.

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THE BEACH HOUSE 619 E 3rd St, Hobart. 219.942.0783. The 1,000-square-foot showroom at the Beach House features “beachy,” cottage-style home furnishing and accessories. In the store’s lower level, the Wicker Gallery, custom orders are accepted. The store began as and still houses an upscale showroom of very current, high-quality, pre-owned furniture known as Like New. DWELLINGS HOME FURNISHINGS 116 S Main St, Crown Point. 219.663.9600. dwellingshf.com. This specialty lifestyle boutique carries accent furniture, lamps, wall décor, accessories, home fragrance products, handbags and gifts. A trip here is an escape from the ordinary, with its eclectic mix of eyecatching finds for the home’s interior. FENKER’S HOME FURNISHINGS AND GIFTS 1114 Lincolnway, LaPorte. 219.362.3538. fenkersfurniture.com. For more than 100 years, Fenker’s has been a regular fixture in downtown LaPorte. Among the large inventory is quality home furnishings for every room of the home-from the largest sofa to the smallest accessory. Fenker’s carries reputable lines such as La-Z-Boy, Kincaid, Howard Miller, Lane and many others. FIRESIDE HEARTH & HOME 1152 Marsh St, Ste A, Valparaiso. 219.548.3555. fireside.com. This fullservice business offers a reputable selection of fireplaces and supplemental products, including inserts, stoves, gas logs, and mantels and surrounds. Customer service here runs the gamut, from the selection process to installation, to a start-up visit. HEART TO HEART 921 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.2300. With home accent items created by nearly 300 artists, Heart to Heart has been selected as a Top 100 gallery for five consecutive years. The gallery features fine American craft, including original art and sculpture, gift items and jewelry. INDIANA FURNITURE 1 8 0 7 E L i n c o l n w a y, Va l p a r a i s o . 219.465.0545. athomeatlast.com. Since 1980, this family-owned and operated company has offered quality home furnishings and customer service. A wide range of home furnishing providers are represented here, including Ashley, Lane and La-Z-Boy.

NATURALLY WOOD FURNITURE CENTER 1106 E US Hwy 20, Michigan C i t y. 2 1 9 . 8 7 2 . 6 5 0 1 . naturallywoodfurniturecenter.com. For more than 30 years, Naturally Wood Furniture has been selling quality furniture and accessories. A full Flexsteel Signature Gallery features more than 2,000 fabrics and leathers, lake and cottage styles from Capris Upholstery, and selections from Ashley and Millennium. The largest selection of lake/cottage accessories in the area—together with personal friendly service—makes Naturally Wood Furniture a destination store. NO PLACE LIKE HOME 110 Elmwood Dr, Michigan City. 219.879.9140. 400 E Randolph St, Ste 3414, Chicago. 312.938.9140. nplhinc. com. This eco-minded interior design firm has multiple specialties, including space planning, architectural design consultation, kitchen and bath design and renovations, custom cabinetry design and installation, and selection of additional materials, plus decorating and staging services. STRATA SHOPS 800.985.9495. stratashops.com. StrataShops, based in Elkhart, Ind., operates multiple online stores featuring furniture for all tastes and budgets. Six of the stores offer outdoor furniture— made of wicker, recycled polywood, teak, eucalyptus and other sustainable materials—and the company’s newest store features modern indoor furniture. StrataShops prides itself on fair prices, fast shipping and an easy online shopping experience.

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TILLES 901 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1530. For more than sixty years, this family-owned and -operated retail furniture store has been embedded in the Northwest Indiana community. Tilles carries middle- to upper-end brands of furniture, including a full range of accessories and window treatments, and the staff adds a personal touch by helping clients through the entire decorating process.

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ALAN ROBANDT 114 E Front St, Buchanan. 312.560.7482. alanrobandt.com. Alan Robandt, formerly an antique dealer who owned Alan Robandt & Co. in Chicago, moved to Buchanan to open a new shop that goes by nearly the same name. This time, though, while antiques are in the mix, the inventory is more modernized and eclectic. BAYBERRY COTTAGE 510 Phoenix Rd, South Haven. 269.639.9615. bayberrycottage.com. One of South Haven’s most well-known shops, Gwen DeBruyn’s Bayberry Cottage

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INTERIORS ETC. 301 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka. 574.259.7717. interiorsetcdetails. blogspot.com. Interiors Etc. features stylish furnishings, accessories, ornaments, antiques and gifts, along with custom window treatments, wallcoverings, area rugs and carpet. The store’s professional interior designers can help with home décor decisions including paint colors, window treatments and furniture. Several seasonal events take place throughout the year, and the inventory changes frequently.

MC INTERIORS 1102 Franklin St, Michigan City. 219.872.7236. mcinteriorsin.com. MC Interiors offers a variety of home décor products including window treatments, floor coverings, draperies and upholstery. Services include free in-home consultation and estimates, plus installation of drapery, blinds, carpet, hardwood and ceramic flooring.

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4TH STREET MARKET 402 Broadway, Chesterton. 219.929.4111. This upscale gift shop features a wide array of pampering and home décor products, including South Bend chocolates and spa products, candles and jewelry by Blue Butterfly. Also available are Asian furniture and collectibles by Champion Home, metal art for the garden, gourmet foods, books and works from local artists.

LIFESTYLES THE GALLERY 1 2 2 E L i n c o l n w a y, Va l p a r a i s o . 219.465.9167. This home décor store is a feast for the eyes, with a large inventory nestled into a large, inviting space. Items range from lamps and furniture to clothing and jewelry, and even unique toys for children.

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shore things 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. BLAIS DESIGN 1 Oak St, Three Oaks. 269.783.5335. blaisdesign.com. This company offers rustic, chic items for the home as well as jewelry. BLUE GALLERY 16 S Elm St, Three Oaks. 269.756.9338. bluegalleryart.com. Run by owner and art director Judy Ferrara, this well-known gallery features the works of more than 15 artists, including local notables like Joe Hindley and Kellie Pickard. Several art-related events take place here, including a gallery walk every third Saturday of the month, when the facility is open until 9 p.m. CUSTOMS IMPORTS 430 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo. 269.469.9180. customsimports.com. This exotic gallery hosts a large, distinguished inventory of global art, furniture and antiques from India, Indonesia, China, Morocco and Vietnam. Dee Dee Duhn’s new showroom features teak root benches, textiles, Indonesian pottery, unique new furniture and an extensive mirror gallery. Claudia Labao’s Global Dreams jewelry— popular with the stars of Desperate Housewives—can also be found here. HARBOR TOWN INTERIORS 613 Broad St, St. Joseph, Michigan, 269.983.7774. harbortowninteriors.com. Harbor Town Interiors offers home decor items such as furniture, mattresses, bed coverings, rugs, and home accessories. Gift items and full service design consultation are available. RED ARROW GALLERY 1 3 6 4 8 R e d A r r o w H w y, H a r b e r t . 269.469.1950. redarrowgallery.com. Red Arrow Gallery is the largest gallery in southwestern Michigan dedicated to bringing art lovers a vast selection of art from the most talented and unique artists in the area. The collection includes oils, acrylics, sculptures, jewelry, art lamps and sculptural furniture. Furniture artists are available to design and construct one-of-a-kind pieces that could be the centerpiece of a home. SANCTUARY at CUSTOMS IMPORTS 430 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo. 269.469.9180. customsimports.com. Born out of a desire for inner peace amidst the nation’s current economic turmoil is Sanctuary, the new store-within-a-store at Customs Imports. Owner Dee Dee Duhn has dedicated this space to feature items promoting quiet and tranquility, including art, music, candles fountains and incense. Patrons will receive a CD of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, chanted by the Dalai Lama, with any purchase.

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SAWYER HOME & GARDEN CENTER 5865 Sawyer Rd, Sawyer. 269.426.8810. sawyergardencenter.com. The Sawyer Garden Center offers a large inventory of items for the garden, including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, plus a variety of high-quality lawn accessories. A large gift shop and gourmet shop—featuring produce, breads, sauces and cheeses—are also on site. SEA GLASS COTTAGE 402 Eagle St, South Haven. 269.639.1200. seaglasscottage.com. As its name suggests, this specialty shop features hundreds of collected sea glass items, along with a tasteful collection of beach-inspired home furniture and décor. Purses, jewelry, sunglasses and other accessories are also available here.

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DORMAN GARAGE, INC. 1317 Lake St, LaPorte. 219.324.7646. dormangarage.com. With more than twenty 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. HARBOR AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 9 9 1 1 W 3 0 0 N , M i c h i g a n C i t y. 219.879.6789. harborcars.com. This auto dynamo features new and pre-owned vehicles by Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Jeep and Pontiac. On-site parts, servicing and financing are also available.

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RUSSELL’S FOREIGN CAR REPAIR 8754 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs. 269.473.3088. This dealer alternative provides service, repairs and maintenance during the vehicle’s factory warranty and beyond. Russell’s Foreign Car Repair services all imported car makes, but specializes in upscale European and Asian vehicles.

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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. MESCOLARE 1 Courthouse Square, Crown Point. 219.663.6095. This “deliciously different” shop, located in the Old Lake County Courthouse, offers gourmet food items and kitchen wares.

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CHOCOLATE CAFE 300 State St, St. Joseph. 269.985.9866. sbchocolate.com. This delicious stop in downtown St. Joseph features all things chocolate—fudge, creams, gourments, even sugar-free chocolate. There are options for non-chocoholics as well, including coffee, fruits, nuts and ice cream. Specialty gift boxes are available, and the company features licensed treats from several local universities as well. HARBERT HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 13827 Prairie Rd, Harbert. 269.231.5111. harberthouse.net. This charming getaway offers five cozy rooms with baths, nestled on a 1 1/2-acre prairie, close to Lake Michigan as well as shopping and dining establishments. Amenities include gourmet breakfasts, a fireplace, huge common rooms and a screened porch. OLIVE MILL 220 Culver St, Saugatuck. 269.857.5900. The Olive Mill offers imported and flavored olive oils, nut oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and dipping spices for bread, along with chips and dips, tapenades, spreads and sauces. Patrons can sample from the wide variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars in the store, and items can be purchased online as well. Several tasty gift sets are available, as well as serving pieces and

bath and body creams, oils and shampoos. The Olive Mill also has locations in Geneva and Naperville, Ills. SEASON’S HARVEST 1 3 6 8 6 R e d A r r o w H w y, H a r b e r t . 269.469.7899. seasonsharvest.com. This quaint shop along Red Arrow Highway features natural gourmet provisions like barbecue sauces, salad dressings, dipping sauces and olive oil, among others. Products can be purchased either online or at the shop, and gift sets are available. 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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CENTER FOR IMPLANTS, SEDATION AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY 890 Richard Rd, Ste A, Dyer. 219.322.2171. chicagonodentures.com. The doctors at this state-of-the-art dental office—Dr. Irfan Atcha, Dr. Jasmine Sandhu, Dr. Nilofer Khan and Dr. Romal Sediq—specialize in full or partial implant services. The staff at the center is up to date on the latest technology and offers a pleasant, peaceful and even fun experience with friendly service and a gentle touch. CENTER FOR OTOLARYNGOLOGY 24 Joliet St, Ste 302, Dyer. 219.865.4368. 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. Dr. Cataldi’s expertise in such procedures exclusively ranges all spectrums, from topical treatments like skin peels, to hair removal, to full nasal construction. CONFIDENTIAL CARE 750 45th St, Munster. 219.934.6410. confidentialcare.com. Drs. Sanker and Vijay Jayachandran are board certified psychiatrists who provide intensive psychiatric outpatient care for adolescents and adults. The doctors and their staff—two nurse practitioners and six clinical therapists—specialize in social and school behavior, family counseling, drug and alcohol addiction treatment, and ADHD in adolescents, among many other services. FRANCISCAN ST. ANTHONY HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY 301 W Homer St, Michigan City. 888.879.8511. saintanthonymemorial.org. This acute care hospital, serving LaPorte, Porter and Berrien Counties, boasts an integrated health care network that is made up of an intensive care unit, a new birthing unit, emergency department, behavioral medicine, rehabilitation services, surgery units, oncology, pediatrics and a multidiscipline physician practice. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. 1101 E Glendale Blvd, Ste 102, Valparaiso. 219.462.6144. 3630 Willowcreek Rd, Ste 1, Portage. 219.364.3230. The boardcertified obstetrician-gynecologists—Drs.

Short, Strickland and Murphy—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. PINNACLE HOSPITAL 9301 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point. 219.756.2100. pinnaclehealthcare.net. This acute care hospital prides itself on its small facility; with only 18 beds and five operating suites, each patient receives high-quality care and undivided attention. Owned and operated by physicians, Pinnacle offers a full range of specialties, including orthopaedics, spinal surgeries and women’s health, and is the home to the Indiana Breast Center, led by Dr. Marylyn Rosencranz. PORTER HOSPITAL 8 1 4 L a P o r t e Av e , Va l p a r a i s o . 219.263.4600. 3630 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. 219.364.3000. 650 Dickinson Rd, Chesterton. 219.926.7755. porterhealth.org. Since opening in 1939 as a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital, Porter has served area families by providing quality care and programs. With ten facilities in two counties, Porter provides health care that is recognized on local, state and national levels and offers a continuum of specialized services such as emergency/trauma, cardiology, family medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, sleep lab, physical rehabilitation care and more. ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER 1 5 0 0 S L a k e P a r k Av e , H o b a r t . 2 1 9 . 9 4 2 . 0 5 5 1 . c o m h s . o r g / s t m a r y. Innovative women’s health services are available here, including complete gynecologic and obstetrical care, plus treatment for high-risk pregnancies and menopause. Functional, metabolic and nutritional medicine is practiced wherever possible.

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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER 888.824.0200. discover.uchospitals.edu. Since 1927, the University of Chicago Medical Center has been one of the Midwest’s most reputable hospitals. Aside from basic health care, the Medical Center consists of a children’s hospital, a maternity and women’s hospital, multiple outpatient facilities, and the renowned Pritzker School of Medicine.

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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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THE CITADEL DANCE & MUSIC CENTER 91 Hinkley St. 269.925.9440 (dance), 204 Water St. 269.925.1099 (music), Benton Harbor. citadeldmc.org. The Citadel Dance Center was founded in 2000 with a mission to develop the skills and character of individuals through dance education and performance, and to offer high quality dance instruction to people of all ages and

COLDWELL BANKER, DAWN BERNHARDT 7 4 8 E P o r t e r, C h e s t e r t o n . 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. COLDWELL BANKER, DONNA HOFMANN 219.331.1133. dhofmann.com. Donna Hofmann specializes in helping clients with buying and selling lakefront properties in Ogden Dunes, Dune Acres, Porter Beach, Beverly Shores, Chesterton and Valparaiso. SOURCE ONE REAL ESTATE 855 E North St, Crown Point. 219.662.5445. source1re.com. This independent real estate company provides residential and commercial real estate sales to individuals, small businesses, large corporations, nonprofit organizations, home builders and developers throughout Northwest Indiana. Owners Roger Lain and Joe Gambril bring a combined 24 years of experience in real estate sales and customer service.

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AMERICAN HOMES, SHARON HALLIBURTON 4532 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville. 269.983.2526. sharonhalliburton. com. For 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. CAMP BUFFALO COTTAGES 106 South Franklin St, New Buffalo. 269.469.9090. campbuffalocottages. com. Camp Buffalo is an intimate community of 19 enchanting homes designed to be more than just cottages. They remind people of simpler, less complicated times. Experience the best of both worldsenjoy quiet seclusion amidst mature trees and rolling hills, yet be within just a few blocks of the charming harbor town of New Buffalo and the beach. Stunning architecture at an amazing value is just part of the appeal.

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 10 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo. 269.469.3950. coldwellbankeronline. com. This New Buffalo real estate

NADRA K REAL ESTATE 16678 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo. 269.469.2090. nadrak.com. Nadra K Real Estate was established in 1980 and the current organization consists of eleven agents and a support staff of two. Their record of success and excellence is demonstrated by their consistent increase in annual sales transactions, a history of handling successful project developments and a sales staff who, year after year, ranks in the top percentile of the area’s Multiple Listing System. PRUDENTIAL RUBLOFF PROPERTIES 439 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo. 888.257.5800. rubloff.com. Since 1930, Rubloff has been one of the premier real estate firms on the local scene. Serving clients all along Lake Michigan’s southern coast and beyond, the certified sales associates at Rubloff proclaim great success in buying, selling and renting properties along the lakeshore. SHORES OF SOUTH HAVEN 300 Kalamazoo St, South Haven. 269.637.8555. shoresrealestate. com. This reputable firm provides assistance with development, sales and leasing of condominiums, singlefamily, vacation and retirement home sales, along with lots, boat slips and commercial property. Shores also manages and leases property for investor-buyers.

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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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COSMEDIC SKIN & BODY CLINIC 210 E 86th Pl, Merrillville. 219.795.1255. 58 E Walton, Chicago. 312.377.3333. cosmedicclinic.com. Available by appointment. Dr. James Platis, who has been featured on local and national news programs and has been applauded by Dr. Phil, specializes in all forms of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures,

ELLE SALON 113 W 8th St, Michigan City. 219.874.3553. This upscale salon, situated in Michigan City’s historic district, offers full-service hair care, 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. PET PALS, INC. 10388 W 400 N, Michigan City. 219.879.2898. petpals90.com. This upscale pet hotel and grooming salon pampers pets with all-suite runs, ample exercise, high-quality meals, modern grooming equipment, flea treatments, hair bows and nail polish. The 6,000-square-foot building features 65 boarding suites, a separate cat boarding area, and a state-of-the-art grooming facility. VANIS SALON & SPA 221 US 41, Ste J, Schererville. 219.322.5600. 1620 Country Club Rd, Valparaiso. 219.465.6414. 107 N Main St, Crown Point. 219.663.5200. vanis.net. One of Northwest Indiana’s premier salons, Vanis features a well-trained, professional staff for hair care, nail care and spa body treatments. Group and corporate retreats (for four to twenty people) can be arranged.

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HEATH & COMPANY 419 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo. 269.469.4247. This Aveda-concept salon is one of the familiar businesses greeting visitors to New Buffalo from the south. Owner Rick Heath and his staff gel their expertise and friendliness, making a trip to this salon more of an experience than a necessity. Services include hair care, nail care, massage therapy and waxing.

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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. Brand new to the facility is the 22-story Spa Blu Tower, which features a state-of-theart 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. INSPIRATION WOOD INC. 642 E Inspiration Rd, Westville. 219.983.9922. inspirationwood. com. Inspiration Wood is a serene, private environment perfect for a retreat, meeting or reunion. Whether planning a business meeting or a family celebration, visitors will be enchanted by the surroundings. Nestled among 60 acres of soaring pines, woodlands and grassy meadows, it’s a tranquil and peaceful setting perfect for any occasion.

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CAROL BRYCHTA REAL ESTATE 13661 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert. 269.469.7766. carolbrychta.com. Carol Brychta Real Estate is a family business with a reputation of 27 years of excellent service. Their primary mission is to find the right buyer for each property that they list so that both parties walk away from the table well satisfied with the outcome.

HARBOR SHORES RESORT 269.932.1600. harborshoresresort. c o m . S o u t h w e s t M i c h i g a n ’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 homesites and cottages are available.

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FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, Michigan. 866.494.6371. fourwindscasino.com. Four Winds offers 130,000 square feet of gaming. Patrons can enjoy 3,000 slots, featuring the area’s biggest progressive jackpots and a large selection of table games including blackjack, craps and traditional and automated poker in a World Poker Tour poker room. Dining includes four restaurants, from Copper Rock Steakhouse to an all-you-can-eat buffet. FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN 13988 Range Line Road. Niles. 269.695.6491. fernwoodbotanical.org. Fernwood is a special place where people, plants and nature come together. Beautiful gardens surrounded by forest are tucked into a landscape of 105 acres of cultivated and natural areas along the scenic St. Joseph River valley. Miles of trails await, and indoors, visitors may enjoy an art gallery, fern conservatory, nature center, cafe and gift shop. Fernwood offers many possibilities for learning and enrichment, including classes, workshops, lectures, concerts, trips, exhibits and special events. LOST DUNES GOLF CLUB 9300 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. 269.465.9300. lostdunes.com. The Lost Dunes Experience begins at the front gates and glides past the rolling natural grass dunes into some of the most dramatic golf of the Midwest. Tucked just off the Southeastern tip of Lake Michigan, Lost Dunes is a truly privileged golf experience. The centerpiece is a 6,900-yard, par-71 course, where acclaimed architect Tom Doak molded 18 distinctive holes to the contours of a reclaimed sand quarry engulfed by 60-foot dunes. 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. OUTPOST SPORTS Locations in New Buffalo, St. Joseph, South Haven and Mishawaka, Ind. outpostsports.com. Whether bicycling, kayaking, surfing or simply sunbathing, any summer sports fan will find a large inventory of sporting products here. Owner JV Peacock emphasizes a life-isshort/seize-the-day philosophy throughout his inventory, events, lessons and staff. Clothing, beach accessories and eyewear are also available.

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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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ANNA RUSSO-SIEBER GALLERY Barentson Candy Co. 147 Fifth St. Benton Harbor. 269.208.4409. annarussoart.com. Anna Russo-Seiber has been creating and selling art for more than 20 years. At her studio, she offers gallery space and classes for people of all ages. CENTER OF THE WORLD WORKSHOP 1 3 4 0 0 R e d A r r o w H w y, H a r b e r t . 269.469.5687. centeroftheworld.net. Center of the World showcases furniture designed and built by master woodworker Terry Hanover as well as numerous other local woodworkers. Like Terry, these artisans approach their work with a reverence for the medium. They also offer home accents created by artisans throughout the United States, and in their new One World department, visitors will find an eclectic mix of Fair Trade, recycled, and organic specialties. GALLERY ON THE ALLEY 611 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.983.6261. The works of over 175 of the country’s most talented artists are beautifully displayed in this charming and pleasant art boutique. Gallery on the Alley specializes in the unique and unusual— from whimsical windsocks, furniture and clocks to exquisite blown glass, elegant lamps and distinctive handcrafted jewelry. Visitors will also enjoy the framed color prints of St. Joseph in the early 1900s and the black and white photos of downtown St. Joseph and Silver Beach in the 1950s. GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM 101 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids. 616.831.1000. gramonline.org. The Grand Rapids Art Museum is the first art museum in the world to be certified by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Its glass walls, natural light, and reflecting pool further illustrate the fusion between the indoors and outdoors. With its impressive permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions, this 125,000-square-foot facility is truly a gem in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. NEW TERRITORY ARTS ASSOCIATION 2 1 0 W a t e r S t , B e n t o n H a r b o r. 269.926.1926. newterritoryarts.org. This organization seeks to create a vital Benton Harbor Arts District through community outreach and advocacy of the arts. RUBINKAM STUDIO 20 E Center St, Douglas. 269.857.7100. rubinkam.com. Steve Rubinkam’s bright, whimsical Impressionist paintings of florals, landscapes and boats have been enchanting visitors and residents of New Buffalo for years. Rubinkam also displays works from respected colleagues, including photographers, potters and jewelers. Rubinkam’s newest gallery in Saugatuck has an expanded selection of glassworks, art objects and pottery. WATER STREET GLASS WORKS 1 2 4 W a t e r S t , B e n t o n H a r b o r. 269.925.5555, waterstreetglassworks.org. Qualified instructors guide class participants through the exciting learning process of working in the fire arts. Learn to blow or cast molten glass, weld and hammer metal, form glass beads over a torch or create a colorful self-expression in fusing, stained glass and mosaic studios.

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CITY OF WHITING 1417 - 119th St, Whiting. 219.659.0292. whitingindiana.com. Whiting is a “A lakeshore destination embracing traditional values.” Located twenty minutes from Chicago, the city offers a rich ethnic heritage and a multitude of festivals, summer concerts and parades. LAGRANGE COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU 780 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana. 800.254.8090. backroads.org. Great food, fun and hands-on experiences await individuals and groups in Shipshewana along the Amish Backroads. Visitors may dine in a relaxed atmosphere of family style restaurants or in an Amish home, shop the quaint specialty shops downtown, tour the beautiful countryside, visit the famous outdoor flea market, auctions and antique shops, or attend one of the many festivals or events throughout the year. PORTAGE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. Portage Yacht Club, 1370 State Rd 249, Portage, Ind. 219.762.1675 ext 300. ci.portage.in.us/parks. Portage Parks & Recreation Department offers a multitude of activities for people of all ages, and the Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk is the crown jewel of the park system. Amenities include a pavilion with an educational classroom, a cafe, restrooms, boardwalk and a pier.

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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. SILVER BEACH CENTER 333 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.982.8500. silverbeachcarousel.com. Brand new to St. Joseph is this family-friendly center, which features an abundance of fun and unique activities for people of all ages. The primary attraction is the Silver Beach Carousel, a spectacular structure that features 44 colorful, hand-carved horses. Also at the center is Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone, the Shadowland Ballroom, Whirlpool Compass Fountain, and Michigan’s tallest kaleidoscope. SOUTHWEST 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.

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ALBERT’S DIAMOND JEWELERS 711 Main St, Schererville. 219.322.2700. albertsjewelers.com. Besides the fact that Albert’s showcases 5,000 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 Tacori, Bulgari, Cartier and Bez Ambar, and the

store’s entire back wall is devoted to bridal jewelry and accessories. 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, Completo, Flax, Connie’s Moonlight, Minnetonka, Big Buddha and San Miguel shoes. 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. L.R. MEN’S CLOTHIER & TUXEDOS 205 Lincolnway, LaPorte. 219.324.5072. lrclothingco.com. High-quality menswear and tuxedos are the highlight at this shop, which is one of the only men’s clothing shops in downtown LaPorte. Tuxedos come from brands like Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis and Ecko, while menswear designers include Austin Reed and Tallia. URBAN SOLES 6 2 4 F r a n k l i n S t , M i c h i g a n C i t y. 219.221.6508. urbansolesinc.com. This brand new boutique—located in Michigan City’s downtown arts district—features a diverse array of high-quality shoes and accessories from brands like Poetic Licence, Dansko, Ugg, Toms and Sanuk. Jewelry, hats, purses and scarves are available, and there’s even a men’s room with men’s shoes, hats and sunglasses, plus comfortable seating, a TV and a stocked refrigerator. Art from local and Chicago artists is featured throughout the store.

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THE CEDAR CLOSET 415 State St, St. Joseph. 269.983.7174. This extraordinary consignment boutique in the heart of charming downtown St. Joe carries an appealing assortment of upscale resale items and new or gently worn designer apparel and accessories. DORAJANE 1 3 6 3 0 R e d A r r o w H w y, H a r b e r t . 269.612.1600. Located in the original Harbert post office building, this unique, upscale store offers shoppers their favorite lines of designer clothing, jewelry and accessories, as well as funky and eclectic gifts—from reading glasses to gourmet treats and CDs. 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, Completo, Flax, Connie’s Moonlight, Minnetonka, and San Miguel shoes. The Chesterton shop also offers a distinctive selection of apparel, jewelry and accessories. MOXIE’S BOUTIQUE 321 State St, St. Joseph. 269.983.4273. moxiesboutique.com. This fun and festive boutique features women’s fashions, accessories and gifts. Apparel—from designers such as Belamie, Flashback Couture and Nic & Zoe—comes in a range of styles and prices. Many local artists’ works are available here as well, including handbags, scarves, jewelry, furniture and art..

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[libra] SEPTEMBER 23OCTOBER 22 KEY WORDS in October: The Leading Part. Wherever the performance takes place, that role belongs to you. After all, this month marks the start of your own personal New Year. Perfect! Be certain to introduce all your special projects now. SIDESTEP staying only with the familiar. KEY WORDS in November: A Certain Figure—and that includes just about everything. Work closely with current developments. No one ever knows exactly how much you earn—or just how much you have, financially. Those not-solittle facts suit you to a T. SIDESTEP being difficult to locate.

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[scorpio] OCTOBER 23NOVEMBER 22 KEY WORDS in October: Game-Playing is out of the question— since much of your work goes on behind the scenes. The focus is on private meetings and secret strategy-planning sessions. This is good, for you’re about to launch a brand new project. SIDESTEP letting your record-keeping slip.

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KEY WORDS in November: Center Stage. This month signals the start of your own personal New Year—something that you handle very carefully. Never obvious, all your performances—wherever they occur—are marked with subtlety and intensity. SIDESTEP anything that isn’t crystal-clear.

KEY WORDS in November: Numerous Secrets. Much that goes on this month will be played out in private with confidential contacts. Add to this, hours of research—on your part. And you can expect to surface with fabulous plans for a new undertaking. SIDESTEP divided loyalties. [capricorn] DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 19 KEY WORDS in October: Reaching the Zenith—which is what you’re always about. However, this month contains some magnificent planetary backup for your career and its advancement. Be alert to even the slightest hint of a favorable breakthrough. And act on it! SIDESTEP scattering your energy. KEY WORDS in November: The Desires of Your Heart—of which no one knows the details—except you. And now, you’re more determined than ever to obtain them. Be certain, however, that you still want all of them. Remember, selectivity always works for you. SIDESTEP too many meetings. [aquarius] JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18 KEY WORDS in October: New Ideas, New Plans and New Projects—near and at a distance. Expansion, particularly in close-to-the-heart matters, seems unlimited. The key, however, is to stay in balance—and be aware of whom you’re working with. SIDESTEP criticism—of others, of yourself.

[taurus] APRIL 21-MAY 20 KEY WORDS in October: Focus on Work. Know that firm deadlines are center stage. There isn’t a risk factor involved—just a strong success one. Your sense of self-discipline is part of the process. Be selective as to which project comes first. SIDESTEP not getting enough actual rest. KEY WORDS in November: Agreements and Special Arrangements. If you’ve stayed close to your original schedule, you’ll know which step to take next. The planet Jupiter (Lady Luck) in Taurus (your 1st house of personal efforts) helps enormously. SIDESTEP allowing talks to slow down. [gemini] MAY 21-JUNE 20 KEY WORDS in October: Close Ties and Creativity—of every kind. You love this time of the year. And why not? There’s laughter and fun and a great deal of good conversation. Uncertainty ceases to exist; happiness reigns. Hold that thought! SIDESTEP a total disregard for the feelings of others. KEY WORDS in November: The Work Place. Now’s the ideal time to sort through all your work—and see where projects stand. Research is likely, as you return to the drawing board with new ideas and new insights. Put all of it to good use. SIDESTEP being where you’re not supposed to be. [cancer] JUNE 21-JULY 22 KEY WORDS in October: Home and Home-Related Matters. This includes your base of operations—where you live and where you work. At times, they’re one and the same. What’s important now is just how thoroughly you deal with core issues. SIDESTEP a refusal to discuss the situation.

KEY WORD in November: The Summit. And you certainly intend to reach it. While the holidays have everyone else’s attention, your thoughts and actions are now focused on your career. Continue your climb—in secret. That’s where your power comes from. SIDESTEP a bout of sudden shyness.

KEY WORDS in November: Close to the Heart. The switch in your day-to-day existence could now be dramatic, as matters of an intensely personal nature surface. Take nothing for granted. Above all, listen to what’s being expressed. And go slowly. SIDESTEP any type of thoughtless remark.

[pisces] FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 20 KEY WORD in October: Revitalization, on all levels— mental, emotional, physical, financial and spiritual. An even-handed approach to current situations—combined with a renewed sense of balance—is the answer. Know that you now have planetary backup. SIDESTEP the boring routine.

[leo] JULY 23-AUGUST 22 KEY WORDS in October: Great Talks—your favorite kind. This month sees you at your finest—warm, outgoing, gracious. Say what you mean during this cycle, for it can lead to some wonderful circumstances by year’s end. Know that there’s much to be gained. SIDESTEP being difficult to reach.

KEY WORDS in November: Outlines, Concepts and Future Projects—near and at a distance. Your own intuition and intensity prove invaluable as you look for ways to improve plans in the making. Both your career and its advancement are involved. SIDESTEP allowing your focus to wander.

KEY WORDS in November: Your Base of Operations—which includes not only where you live, but where you work, as well. Intensity permeates this month, as you search for the right answers to several basic issues. Be the understanding You. SIDESTEP the unnecessarily sharp answer.

[aries] MARCH 21-APRIL 20 KEY WORDS in October: Reaching an Excellent Understanding. Now’s the perfect time to advance with several special arrangements. Be aware of the fine points; money is likely to be involved. And the final decision is yours. SIDESTEP trying to deal with too many people, at the same time. KEY WORDS in November: The Spirit of Personal Renewal—mental, emotional, physical, financial, spiritual. Dig deep for the answers that you now seek. Energy backs your efforts, as your own intuition leads the way. SIDESTEP the existence of constant indecision, on your part.

[virgo] AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 22 KEY WORDS in October: The Bottom Line. What you’re seeking now—and definitely require—is balance. This applies to your financial affairs, as well as to your lifestyle. Find that solution; look for an opening. You need only one. SIDESTEP being distracted when your full attention is called for. KEY WORDS in November: A Private Line of Communications—this applies to both your personal and professional worlds. Know that you’re not alone, although you may feel that way. This month, express your feelings in no-nonsense terms. SIDESTEP uncertainty about what you really want.

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[sagittarius] NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 21 KEY WORDS in October: Your Secret Agenda—which includes getting what you want. Since balance is now called for—in all your ventures—advance at an even pace. In fact, you could streamline your entire agenda—and still gain quite a bit. SIDESTEP canceling at the last minute.

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RESTAURANT WEEK GRAND RAPIDS Various locations Grand Rapids restaurantweekgr.com Restaurant goers will be able to “Celebrate Dining Out” at this premier event. More than 50 participating restaurants have created distinctive three-course menus, which will be available throughout each night of the event for a fixed price.

8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR Long Beach, Ind., and Harbor Country, Mich. 219.872.4499 michianahumanesociety.org Attendees will get in the early holiday spirit with refreshments, wine tasting and raffles at this holiday home tour. Local florists, designers and homeowners provide beautiful holiday décor in seven private beach-area homes for a self-guided tour.

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BLUE COAST ARTISTS FALL TOUR OF STUDIOS AND OPEN HOUSE 10am-6pm Blue Star Hwy between South Haven and Saugatuck 269.236.9260 bluecoastartists.com This scenic tour involves six Blue Coast studios: Lattner Studio, Blue Star Pottery, Khnemu Studio LLC, Blue Roan Studio, Lake Effect Pottery, and the Front Door Studio.

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31ST ANNUAL COLUMBIAN BALL Museum of Science and Industry 57th St and Lake Shore Dr Chicago 773.947.3730 msichicago.org Taking its name from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, this ball features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, private exhibit viewings, an auction and a raffle. Proceeds from the evening go towards the museum’s interactive exhibits and science education programs.

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Facing Reality WHEN THE URGE FOR SURGERY STRIKES By PAT COLANDER

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nyway, they were all very conversant on the subject of cosmetic surgery—every one of them had already had at the minimum breast enhancement and several had had nose jobs, too. A few of the surgeries had gone wrong—this was a prehistoric world, even in California—which was painfully obvious even to the unexposed person like me. When eyes or breasts are too high up and/or too close together, it’s a problem. And the only cure is more and better plastic surgery. Also in San Francisco I was befriended by a transsexual who had recently changed from a man into a woman. I was particularly curious about this because transsexuals were popping up all over in the 1970s. This was right around the time that James Morris, who happened to be a terrific and well-known travel writer, became Jan Morris and wrote a book about it. Jan Morris had already stolen the drama when an excellent male writer I worked with at the Chicago Tribune gradually morphed into an excellent female writer. Then a pool player champion came to town and it turned out that she used to be a man who was a pool-playing champion. It got to the point where I had met so many transsexuals that I was compelled to do a story about them, so then I met more and two of their psychiatrists. Except for the psychiatrists, all of the transsexuals were in some stage of gender reassignment surgery. Two of them insisted on showing me their new breasts, of which they were particularly proud. I’m no Hugh Hefner, but they looked square to me. Fast forward about 20 years; now I was getting to the age when close friends of mine— particularly the type of friends who are lawyers or had their own businesses in real estate— were discreetly having face-lifts that were about the same price as

a new car. (There were a series of unconfirmed rumors that North Shore heiresses were frequenting a surgeon in South America.) But the surgical technique on these face-lifts was so good that you could not possibly see a hint of intervention. These women just looked pretty much the same for 25-30 years. I don’t know what they gave up in terms of vacations or Saabs, but it was probably worth it. Then one day it happened: a friend of mine had an Elizabeth Taylor comprehensive full face-lift. And when the three weeks of healing were finally through, her eye drooped on one side . . . the saggy eye was bad. I will never forget it. Her eye was fixed perfectly eventually, but the first face-lift had to heal adequately before it could be re-done. The period in between must have been devastating for her. By now, I’m sure you know where this is going. With this Halloween background coupled with the fact that I have basically been using the same official photo for six years now, I began doing serious research and development on this subject. And I found sunny skies and happiness everywhere. I spoke with several well-known, accomplished surgeons who all told me basically the same story. (And they all had plenty of before-and-after photos to back it up.) You can have a face-lift that is an office procedure that takes 2-3 hours, costs about $5,000 with light medication (even if you feel anything, it won’t be much, you won’t care and you probably won’t even remember), and you will look 10-15 years younger. Recovery time is about a week, although one particularly optimistic local surgeon calls this a “weekend face-lift.” Also, most good doctors will do a free evaluation and be very specific about the price. I’m setting up an appointment to get new photos in time for the next issue. When I snap my fingers, you will forget you read any of this.

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My first excursions into the world of plastic surgery—when I was still in my 20s—were horrifying and occurred while I was visiting a friend in San Francisco. My friend’s girlfriend was very petite and attractive and supplemented her income by taking an occasional lucrative stripper job. Her friends were mostly the wives and girlfriends of rock stars, local television personalities and NBA players.

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