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MAN UP

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Sweet HOLLYWOOD Chicago Hops at Harvest Time

CROPS IN VOGUE

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The Base of Beer

BY JANE AMMESON

Hops grower Ken Kozmynski gives us a thorough primer into the world of that mysterious crop.

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42 Honey Buzz

58 Cinematic Chicago

BY CARRIE RODOVICH

BY JEREMY GANTZ

46 The DIY Novel

62 Setting it Up

Though beekeeping sounds daunting, caring for our favorite furry flying friends can be quite rewarding.

BY JANE AMMESON

Many writers are eschewing the professional publishing system for a more hands-on approach.

48 Going to the Dogs VISITSHOREMAGAZINE.COM

BY JANE AMMESON

Grace Elliot Tydings shows us the ropes of the nation’s biggest dog shows.

56 Railroad Crossing

BY SUSAN DEGRANE

Author Cynthia Ogorek has a long history with the South Shore Railroad.

These days, many blockbusters are finding a filming haven in Chicago and its environs.

BY GINA GRILLO

John Musial knows how to set the stage for an evening of uncommon delight.

65 Meaty Musings

BY KATHLEEN DORSEY AND TARA MCELMURRY

ON OUR COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY Tony V. Martin MODEL Grace Elliot Tydings

Actor and Illinois native Nick Offerman is showing America how to man up.

74 Mystery Dinner

BY JOHN CAIN

John Cain gives us a hands-on account of this year’s secretive culinary triumph.

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BEST IN SHOW Grace Elliott Tydings and Her Practically Perfect Pooches

MAN UP

Legendary Guy NICK OFFERMAN

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INTRO

Entertainer Nellie McKay shows modern audiences the joy of a vintage performance.

LISTEN

Former American Idol finalist Casey Abrams brings unique sound to Acorn Theatre.

SHAW THOUGHTS

Sometimes, a little off-thebeaten-path investment can bring fruitful returns.

CULTURE NUT

Pullman Porter Blues brings a piece of Chicago history to the main stage.

MOTORING

The Jaguar F-Type 2014 brings classic luxury to the modern consumer.

Fashion on the Shore Exhibit Opportunity Enterprises Denim and Diamonds Gala Lubeznik Center Annual Gala ECIER Foundation Screening of The Butler OutCenter’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Ivy Tech Regional Capital Campaign South Shore Orchestra Wine Tasting Ingalls Annual Fundraiser Gala

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THE GOOD LIFE

Our resident travel expert counts down the best places to relax in Marrakesh.

HOUSE & GROUNDS 84

An old Victorian farmhouse in Union Pier has been lovingly restored with an eye for detail.

INTERVIEW

Stacey Flaster is putting a new spin on old favorite Godspell at Theatre at the Center.

GREEN NOTES

LAST RESORT 96

Master of Useless Information Rick Kaempfer is the one you want on your team during Trivia Night.

KARAOKE FOR ONE

BY KATHLEEN DORSEY

Premier Chicago restaurants are teaming up to offer their customers a sustainable dining experience.

A FINE MESS

ANTIQUE CHARM

BY JANE AMMESON

I can sing, but you’ll never have proof.

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One of the first things that my wife Laura and I noticed about this area is the number of businesses—large and small—that seem to be popping up all over the place. Whether it’s a new tenant or just a re-design and paint job (probably some of each), everywhere I look there are storefronts with eye-popping signs. Health food, home décor, noodles, craft beer, designer everything from desserts to lampshades.

I have already learned that timing is important when it comes to trying new places. I’ve heard about the wall-to-wall people at Bread + Bar in Benton Harbor and the sushi bar at the Highland Strack’s.

The new year has come early for my family, in the sense that re-location represents a beginning and change, so positive in many ways, that can also be scary. It is impossible to forget what it’s like for a child going to a new school and a new neighborhood for the first time. All three of mine—Savannah, Cassidy and Thomas—loaded up their backpacks and posed for photos before they charged off to their first day of the school year. But I’m going to be much happier to hold their hands on their second first day of school later on this month. I’m also looking forward to meeting their new friends and exploring our neighborhood.

We have a whole bunch of firsts ahead of us. We have to figure out our favorite stores, our best restaurant for hanging out together and where to get ice cream when you need it fast. There will be homecoming dances, trips to Fair Oaks Farm, the corn maze at County Line Orchard, turkey at Strongbow, graduations, pep rallies, Taltree Arboretum, White Sox games— or maybe the Cubs, or both—and the occasional side trips to the top of the Willis Tower, the Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, the Bulls at the United Center and of course, the Dunes.

I’m sure that once I get settled I will take it for granted, but at the moment I am happy to have an edited collection of what’s Best of the Region. I already use our online guide often and lookDelicious forward to diving deeper into making Flickr Twitter plans and targeting Retweet the fun stuff options for the weekends ahead.

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ow that I keep track of my activity when I’m awake and know exactly what the percentages are on light and deep sleep, I have pinpointed exactly where the problem lies: There are not enough hours in the day. Furthermore, this is not a time management issue, or the result of a lack of balance in scheduling. This dilemma—in no way can this be a problem—is a quality of life issue. I have an overabundance of quality in my life.

I complained on Facebook last week that the weather was so fabulous that I was beginning to take it for granted, just as though I live in Malibu or Honolulu. Last Thursday night I had dinner on the 23rd floor of an outdoor roof deck overlooking Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park and there were concerts going on at each end of the vista, the Bean, people everywhere.

And on Saturday I went to a high school football game at Soldier Field. We had a two and a half hour rain delay, but who cares?

I didn’t get wet, I had a chance to socialize with my old—some go as far back as grammar school—and new friends, a few of my friends have players on the field. Then the sun came out and our team won.

Delicious Flickr Meanwhile, I’m getting messages from everybody posting just unbelievably gorgeous beach photos—swaying trees, pink, purple, grey skies with translucent black and white waves, big harvest moons. And yes, I’m talking to you Richard Hellyer, Facebook MySpace Ryan Bolger and Josh Nowicki. So I’m thinking, why don’t I just go down to the beach and sit and stare at the water. Well, I can’t because there’s an important dinner party in Long Beach, my grandson is going to be two years old and for hisDot birthday Mixx Slash he wants to go get apples and pie at the farm stand in Hobart. I have to go to an olive oil tasting (at Olive Cart) in South Haven because I haven’t been to South Haven in two or three years and I want to make it to the half price Wednesday wine Redditnight at Ciao FriendFeed Bella, also Emerald Avenue now that it’s harvest time already.

Indian Summer because I have nothing to wear to these places.

Furthermore I don’t know when I can live stream Orange is the New Black, which I just finished reading—instead of sleeping SlideShare Newsvine at night—and it was so good that I want to see it right away, but I have to learn how to live stream first. And don’t even get me started about what I’m going to miss this month in Grand Rapids, because I know I’ll stop in Harbert or Sawyer or Yahoo Buzz Yahoo someplace and never even get there.

This is the long way of saying there is a whole lot going on and we have crammed as much of it as possible into this entertainment issue including dog shows, theater set designing, MSN Microsoft beekeeping, movie-making, growing your own hops, publishing your own books, taking a food tour of Morocco with George Aquino and driving a Jaguar. And I’ve mentioned about half of the contents here.

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rying to explain to someone what to expect from a performance by the eclectic Nellie McKay can be a difficult task. Unfortunately, asking McKay herself for help only serves to confuse the matter further.

“I don’t know. Fireworks? A chorus line? Guys in panda suits?” McKay deadpans. “I guess I’d just say a potpourri of sound.”

Got that? The “potpourri of sound” description actually seems as good as any in trying to pin down an artist who sings, dances, tells jokes, plays piano, marimba and ukulele, and does all of it across the widest range of styles imaginable—from Broadway anthem to jazz standard to cabaret torch song to vaudeville slapstick. In other words, she’s an entertainer, plain and simple. Or maybe not so simple. But she definitely feels like being on stage was what she was born to do—probably.

“I guess I got into music by default, really. It’s the one thing I did that people really seemed to like,” she says. “I started playing piano at around age 7 or 8; I probably should be better at it by now.”

To be sure, McKay’s sardonic wit is likely one of the few givens one can count on. The other? A pervasive fascination and genuine affection for the past. Like the protagonist in the 2011 Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris, the 31-year-old McKay seems to feel most at home in bygone eras—whether in revisiting the music of Doris Day on her critically acclaimed 2009 tribute album Normal as Blueberry Pie, or in recently helping to close down a classic New York nightspot.

“I just sang with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks at Sophia’s last night, and it was probably the closest thing to heaven that I can imagine,” she explains with equal parts wonder and melancholy in recalling the August gig. “The big band, the old 1920’s microphone, the thrift shop dress I found in New Hampshire—it was all just so perfect. We played They Didn’t Believe Me, an old Jerome Kern tune from World War I, and the setting was just right. Sophia’s is one of those places that feels like a slice of the Old World, with the dance floor and the crushed velvet—it’s a little bit of yesteryear and a little bit of magic that will be gone soon. If anyone has $30 million lying around to save the place . . .”

Yet despite her obvious regard for the settings and styles of the past, McKay is hardly a by-the-book revivalist. Her work is laced with the same modern sense of humor that informs her conversation—a kind of knowing wink that places those songs of the past firmly in the present. So she’s something of an old soul, but with a realistic sense of what that means in the current times.

Perhaps that still doesn’t fully explain what to expect from a Nellie McKay performance. But one thing is certain—it’s bound to be entertaining, because she can’t seem to imagine doing anything else.

“What would I do if I wasn’t making music?” she considers.

“Well, I don’t have a lot of responsibilities, so I don’t think I’d have to take a crappy job. I’d rather live in a van down by the river.” -MARK LOERKHE

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After being introduced to music fans on Season 10 of American Idol in 2011, Casey Abrams has been hitting the road bringing his unique sound to audiences around the country.

• In November, Abrams, a former Chicagoland resident, will entertain at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan. • “I’m looking forward to performing there,” says Abrams. “I’ve performed there before.” He says the theater had a good atmosphere and cool vibe.

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brams’ show in April was a hit and sold out quickly.

“We had to turn a lot of people away,” says David Fink, co-owner of The Acorn Theater.

Fink says they had a wonderful audience experience and great fan feedback from Abrams’ concert and almost immediately made plans to invite him back to their venue.

“He did a great show,” Fink says. The theater owner says he was impressed by Abrams’ musical sophistication and way with an audience.

Abrams’ current Acorn show will feature tunes from his latest self-titled CD on Concord Records.

The album features tunes he says were inspired by “girls” he’s met throughout his life.

Songs on his album range from the popular and catchy Simple Life, to Get Out, Ghost, Midnight Girl, and Blame It On Me and Hit the Road Jack, a duet with another American Idol 10th season alum Haley Reinhart, who hails from Wheeling, Illinois.

The entertainer called Reinhart a talented performer and friend, adding he looks forward to working with her again.

Abrams, who is from Idyllwild, California, lived in Evanston and Wilmette when he was in elementary school. He studied at Idyllwild Arts Academy. He says he admires and thanks his teachers throughout his life and his parents for helping to instill a love for music.

His experience on American Idol, Abrams says, was a great learning experience although it was something that could be extremely stressful at times. Abrams was voted off Idol while he was in sixth place. Prior to that, in 11th place, he was in danger of exiting the show when the judges used their “save” which pulled him through.

Abrams’ self-titled album was produced by American Idol judge Randy Jackson.

The musician garnered a tremendous fan base from Idol, due to his unique stamp on every song he performed. One of the uber cool elements of many of his performances was his playing of the stand-up bass. The upright bass, he says, is one of his favorite instruments although he plays various instruments from the acoustic guitar and piano to the recorder and drums.

The Acorn’s Fink says Abrams’ show fits into the eclectic repertoire featured at the theater.

“We’re an intimate space,” Fink says. “And he brings a lot of enjoyment to the audience.

You kind of feel like you know him (when you’re watching his concert). He’s approachable and likeable.” -ELOISE MARIE VALADEZ

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allagher was spot on—I’d watched our Shaw family finances collapse under a sea of gambling debts when I was in college, and it left me with a “Depression Era” mentality, so I treasured every dollar like it was my last.

I was happy to work and play hard, and support others in their entrepreneurial endeavors, but me: I wasn’t rolling dice, doubling down or betting on the come, and it’s been that way ever since.

I pinch pennies, squeeze quarters, and paraphrase Dr. Seuss’s description of the Oft, who weighed “minus one pound,” when I brag about spending “minus one dollar” on lunch.

That’s just the way it is.

But risk-averse as I may be, I’ve always admired those who do take chances. I encouraged Mary to open a bed and breakfast Inn in Chicago, and build a new Michigan summer home for the family.

I watched from the sidelines and cheered for the home team.

And I’ve enjoyed following the neighborhood exploits of my friend, restaurateur Sean Tehrani, who’s opened and closed several creative eateries along Clark Street

in Lincoln Park while managing his superb Basil Leaf Café.

So of course I was rooting for the young Indiana couple that started Rolling Stone Bakers in Beverly Shores.

They built baking ovens atop old Studebaker bodies and began tooling around Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan selling creative and delicious pizzas.

The hours are long and the risk is real, but that’s what entrepreneurialism is all about.

I had the same warm feeling when Scott Sullivan explained his plan for a new brewery in Sawyer, which was little more than an Exit 12 truck stop until the refurbished Sawyer Garden Center began to attract customers, and Fitzgerald’s gave Sawyer Road an interesting dining establishment.

Scott had home brewing and restaurant experience, he knew other brewers, he understood the tastes of beer drinkers, and he realized the area had a crying need for “in spots” to chill at, which helps explain why his Greenbush Brewery, adjacent to Fitzgerald’s and the Garden Center, is packed day and night.

Craft breweries are the rage these days.

Friends in Chicago launched Half Acre on Lincoln Avenue a few years ago, featuring my favorite, the

ultra-hoppy Daisy Cutter, and now they can’t keep up with demand.

“If you brew it, they will come,” or so it seems, and now it’s on to Bridgman, where Joe Rudnick, a 39-year-old engineer from Mattawan, and Greg Korson, a 44-year-old accountant who’s living in St. Joe, gave up their corporate day jobs to follow their hearts and launch Tapistry Brewing Co. in a couple vacant storefronts on Lake Street.

Like Sullivan, the pair spent a few years exploring breweries in Michigan and hatching batches at home before taking the big sudsy splash in the town that’s been our getaway for thirty years.

And now Lake Street, like Sawyer Road, is filled with cars after years of mostly empty parking spots.

Bridgman gave the new brewers some tax breaks and grant money to launch the brewery, and the owners’ sweat equity and savings provided the rest.

“It’s a cool little town,” Rudnick told an interviewer recently. “It’s a close-knit community. For us it’s a no-brainer. It’s a great spot.”

Tapistry has more than a dozen beers—strong, hoppy, malty and everything in between—and a pleasant bar menu of sandwiches and snacks.

It’s still a work in progress, but they’re off to a great start.

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“The only difference between you and me,” he said, “is that you’re afraid to take chances to make money, and I’m not.” ¶ “He” was my late brother-in-law Patrick J. Gallagher, who made and lost several fortunes before multiple addictions cost him his wife, and later, his life. ¶ We were on a lazy afternoon stroll after a boozy lunch in Acapulco, Mexico, in the winter of 1980, during a family vacation that included our two infants.

$65 per night

And their arrival signals an apparent revival in Downtown Bridgman, where there’s now talk of a new restaurant, other businesses and maybe even a new motel.

Bring it on.

And while they’re at it, I hope Bridgman officials eventually recognize the potential of their municipal gem, Weko Beach, where sand and surf and magnificent sunsets would attract hundreds of taxpaying customers to the Margarita bar I’ve always visualized on that site.

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outhwest Michigan has plenty of entrepreneurs who would jump at the chance if local leaders ever shed their no-booze-on-publiclakefront property mentality, as Chicago pols did in their lakefront parks years ago.

The tax revenues would be welcome, and it could be regulated easily if they have a good plan going in.

Heck—I might even confront my lifelong fear of financial risk-taking by investing in that one.

I’d like to prove Gallagher wrong.

Finally.

And I’ll take mine on the rocks, please, not frozen. -ANDY SHAW

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Artistic Director Robert Falls, Executive Director Roche Schulfer, Playwright Cheryl L. West and Director Chuck Smith in rehearsal for Pullman Porter Blues.

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oodman Theatre Resident Director Chuck Smith is surprised by how few people know the really detailed history of Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood on the city’s South Side, off the Bishop Ford Expressway at 115th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.

“I just did a tour of the row houses and the museum in the Pullman neighborhood last weekend,” says Smith, also born and raised on the South Side and celebrating his 20th anniversary with Goodman Theatre.

“It’s an area of living history and so many stories to be told about the families who made it a community, all working toward common goals.”

Smith is helping share the stories of the generations who founded Pullman with the Chicago premiere production of Cheryl L. West’s Pullman Porter Blues, a 2013 Helen Hayes/Charles MacArthur Award nominee for Outstanding New Play/Musical.

The blues-infused stage telling follows three generations of African-American Pullman porters in the 1930s, an era that no

longer enslaves them, but still exploits them in this updated production opening September 14 at Goodman Theatre and playing until October 20.

The original production was launched last October as a world premiere by Seattle Repertory Theatre for its 50th season before moving to Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. for a November run.

“I saw the production when it was at Arena in Washington, D.C. and I knew we had to bring it to Chicago,” Smith says.

“The rail system of travel has always been so key to Chicago.

But in the 1920s to 1940s, Chicago was an important stop for travelers who were also going across the country.”

The World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, often called Chicago World’s Fair, was an international venue that showcased the best in arts and culture, shining examples of architecture of the past, present and future, and America’s new push for industrialism.

One of the most touted gems of innovation of this event came from railroad magnate George M. Pullman.

Pullman, one of the kings of the industrial revolution who ushered in the turn of the century, was famous for his Pullman’s Palace Car Company and the luxury train cars manufactured at his factory on Chicago’s South Side.

But it was Pullman’s vision for developing a “planned community” that fascinated business leaders to officials around the country who toured the neighborhood he created for faithful employees who manufactured his train cars. Today, as the neighborhood still exists, it spans 12 miles south of downtown Chicago.

“George Pullman was a very smart businessman,” Smith says.

“What people don’t realize is he never actually sold the train cars he was building to the railroad companies. Instead, he only leased the cars, with the stipulation he also was responsible to provide all of the service for the cars, which is how he maintained control of the porters.”

Smith says while employment as a Pullman porter assured a steady and dependable employment, the wages were poor and the hours much too long.

It was A. Philip Randolph, who died at age 90 in May 1979 who was the leader in the African-American civil-rights movement, the American labor movement and socialist political

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parties who organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the WHAT: Pullman Porter Blues first predominantly black labor union.

WHERE: Goodman Theatre, “By 1937, these workers 170 N Dearborn St, were given $2 million more Chicago in the Albert Theatre in pay and benefits and a shorter work week,” WHEN: September 14 Smith says. to October 20, 2013 In Pullman Porter FYI: GoodmanTheatre.org Blues, Tony Award winner or 312.443.3800.

Cleavant Derricks portrays Discounted Group Tickets Sylvester Sykes, a secondfor 15 persons or more are generation railway porter, available at 312.443.3820. union organizer and father.

Tony Award nominee Larry Marshall portrays Monroe Sykes, the family patriarch grateful for the opportunities given to him by the Pullman company. Newcomer Tosin Morohunfola portrays Cephas, the youngest Sykes son and med-school hopeful with an itch for adventure. Chicago stage favorite E. Faye Butler portrays Sister Juba, Francis Guinan portrays Tex, the conniving train conductor and Claire Kander makes her Goodman Theatre debut in the role of Lutie, a stowaway.

“Our cast is much the same as the run at the Arena in Washington, D.C.,” Smith says.

“But when I talked with Cheryl, who is also from Chicago, about how she had written and conceptualized the story, I told her it was a production that seemed like it couldn’t decide whether it was a musical or play with music. We decided to remove a couple of the songs and concentrate more on dialogue.”

And Smith says one of his proudest aspects for the new staging of this Pullman Porter Blues, is the recreation of an actual Pullman train car on stage.

“It’s made the lighting and every other part of this new production a bit tricky, but the final look and scene-setting is well worth it,” Smith says. -PHILIP POTEMPA

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Set Designer Riccardo Hernández and Director Chuck Smith in rehearsal.

he Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization hosts their 40th Annual House Tour on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2013. The 2013 tour features a glimpse into seven private homes in the Historic Pullman District of Chicago.

A cross-section of different housing types including executive homes, skilled craftsman homes and workers cottages will be featured allowing visitors to see how these privately owned homes have been renovated and restored by the owners.

Built in the 1880’s, these landmark homes are a unique part of Chicago’s history. The Pullman Historic District contains nearly 1,000 of the original residential structures of the town and many significant public buildings—all designed by the then 26-year old Solon S. Beman between 1880 and 1893. The Pullman Historic District, a City, State and National Historic Landmark since 1972, is a peerless example of an industrial planned community. Today, enthusiastic residents of this vibrant area are involved with the preservation of the District and its heritage.

The Pullman House Tour begins at the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center, 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, where visitors view exhibits on the Town of Pullman and a 20-minute introductory video shown every half hour. The selfguided tour features the seven selected Pullman row houses and the Greenstone Church—all open for Railroad magnate viewing from 11 a.m.

George M. Pullman to 5 p.m. In addition, while at the Visitor Center, guests enjoy the opportunity to view a display of all of the creative House Tour posters from the past 39 years.

Pullman was built by rail car magnate George M. Pullman as a planned community of homes, shops, schools, recreational facilities and industry in the form of his Pullman Palace Car Company—famous for its elegant sleeping cars. Built for workers to escape the dangers of the city’s industrial workplace, Pullman provided a clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for his workers to live and work. In return, Pullman could recruit the best craftsmen from around the world to live in what was billed as “The World’s Most Perfect Town.”

House Tour tickets can be purchased in advance by check or charge for $17. Phone orders are through 5 p.m. October 10 at 773.785.8901. Tickets are $20 at the door on the days of the event. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit restoration projects in Pullman. FYI: pullmanil.org.

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he F-Type definitely pulls some inspiration from the E. Touches like the power bulge on the center of the hood, as well as the vents on either side trace back to the E. The slim horizontal taillights with a round stop lamp are E-Type all the way. They have a great light signature and Jaguar principal design manager Jonathan Sandys says we can expect to see this style of tail lamp finding its way onto other Jaguars as a family feature. The long-nosed proportions and bulging haunches are inspired by the E-Type. Six-cylinder models have two center-exiting exhaust pipes like the E-Type (the V8 S has dual tips on either side.)

Sandys described head designer Ian Callum’s concept of “shrink wrapping” the sheetmetal around the mechanicals of the car as the main driving force of its design. The interior of the car has a cockpit feel that also wraps around the driver. That said, I was surprised how roomy the cabin felt, and that I was able to find a perfect driving position. That’s sometimes a challenge for me at six-four with long legs, but the power tilt and telescoping steering column and power seats had a generous range of adjustment.

Power lumbar and bolstering adjustments helped provide a high level of comfort, too.

Callum’s philosophy includes keeping the instrument panel low for good visibility. Since the driver sits low in the car, that may have presented a challenge. Two touches that help facilitate this are a

straight portion at the bottom of the steering wheel, and upper air vents that open on demand or automatically when needed.

The latter keeps the instrument panel looking clean. Gauges have big numbers for a quick read at speed. Control layout is kept uncluttered. A neat touch is twist-and-push knobs for climate control; on either side you turn them for dual zone temperature selection, press the knob in and the display within the knob switches to seat heat adjustment. Also, the graphics are hidden until lit, for a clean appearance when shut off. Very neat. Some of the other switches are inspired by aircraft. Sandys probably had a hand in this as his design career has included work on airplane interiors. He said the switch to turn on Dynamic Mode, which changes mechanical functions for high performance driving, mimics a jet fighter’s switch for attack mode. When you switch it on, instrument lighting turns red as well.

Dynamic Mode alters the behavior of the engine, active exhaust, transmission, suspension, and steering. For the first time Jaguar is offering a configurable dynamic mode on the F-Type so you can pick and choose which items you want adjusted for aggressive driving.

We departed the Pan Pacific Hotel in Seattle in a six-cylinder Jaguar F-Type S for a brief fight with morning rush hour, escaping to a lengthy scenic drive winding towards Mt. Rainer. It was a great way to get acquainted with the 380-horsepower midrange offering. It uses the same 3.0-liter supercharged V6 as the

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Jaguar has returned to its sports car roots with the two-seat convertible F-Type for 2014.

The name F-Type comes from a lineage of Jaguar racing and sports cars called C-, D-, and E-Type. That’s a tough act to follow, as the E-Type is one of the most highly regarded designs of a production automobile. Indeed, the E-Type was only the third motor vehicle to be acquired for the very small permanent car collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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hat would a sports car introduction be without some laps on a racetrack? We headed to Ridge Motorsports Park in nearby Shelton, Wash. I did a stint in a V6 S model with one of the local instructors.

Then it was time to try a V8 S with coaching from famous endurance racing driver Davy Jones. The guy is a rock star in racing circles with a career that includes a victory at the 24 Hours of LeMans and a second place finish at the Indianapolis 500. This was not our first meeting.

While this was the official media launch event for the Jaguar F-Type, I had a sneak peek a few weeks before when I was invited to Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois for a taping of a video for the #MyTurnToJag social media campaign. Even though I wasn’t the lucky winner of the contest to get a track day with Jones, I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to ride and then drive in a F-Type on the Autobahn track with him. The Ridge Driver Davy Jones [left] with Journalist track was technical and Andy Mikonis challenging, but unlike Autobahn it’s on hilly terrain, adding another dimension.

After a warmup lap, Jones coached me through the corners, and the track’s half-mile long straightaway, pushing me much further than I would have dared had I been out there alone. The laps were exhilarating, but the car was so competent I never hesitated to follow his directions. Between the extremely rigid all-aluminum body structure and the Jaguar Adaptive Dynamics suspension, which reads the road surface and driver inputs and adjusts the dampers hundreds of times per second, the F-Type can deliver a perfectly smooth highway ride or a firm, sporty response for full control in performance driving. The steering is instantly responsive, and communicative you almost think your way around a corner.

Jaguar opted to use a hydraulic power steering system for better feel than the electric power steering many automakers are using now. The 495 horsepower speaks for itself, but the ultimate measure of a track-bred car is the brakes. They were phenomenal, with a firm pedal hauling us down repeatedly from triple digit speeds without even a hint of fade.

Then Jones took the wheel and showed me what the F-Type can really do in skilled hands. The F-Type price of admission starts at $69,000 with the V8 S at $92,000.

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SHOP: A section on the souk that specializes in traditional Moroccan lighting.

EAT: Fish Tagine

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MARRAKESH FIVE WAYS walls of the Medina is a hidden gem; an Italian restaurant called I Limoni. A courtyard with lemon trees, a scattering of tables and nook seating ideal for an after meal nap is the stage for a tranquil meal of some of the best Italian cuisine in North Africa. The Spaghetti au Poivron et Tomate is divine in its freshest form with al dente pasta and an aria playing in the background. After your meal, walk up to the rooftop terrace and admire a sea of white and pastel houses on the horizon.

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Marrakesh is the main souk that borders the Jemaa el Fna Square. Tucked inside the labyrinth of stone alleyways and camouflaged passageways are hundreds of merchant stalls that sell everything from colorful babouche slippers to iron chandeliers. The atmosphere is chaotic, yet invigorating, as each corner of the souk presents a new adventure in shopping.

Haggling is very much a part of every transaction. For those accustomed to the practice, go ahead and offer 75 percent off the merchant’s offer and settle for no more than 50 percent the original asking price. Don’t be afraid to walk away if you are not satisfied with price . . . but don’t be surprised if the merchant follows you to the next corner to make his final offer.

SLEEP There are several first class hotels surrounding the walls of the Medina, but for a genuine Moroccan experience, try renting a riad. Riad Zaouia

44 is a seven-bedroom oasis from the bustling heat and organized mayhem. Each room is spacious and thoughtfully appointed. Schedule a traditional bath in the riad’s own hammam, followed by a massage in your room. Stay in one evening and have the friendly staff prepare your party a typical Moroccan meal of lamb tagine and chicken bastilla.

WANDER: Evening activity at the Jemaa el Fna Square

During the day, snake charmers, teeth pullers, place to relax with a fortunetellers, water glass of wine is hard to men in colorful find inside the Medina. red costumes and However, within a monkey “trainers” stone’s throw from the occupy the square walls of The Red City to the delight of are the Hotel Delano SLEEP: The tourists eager for a Marrakech’s Sky Lounge courtyard at photo opportunity. and Namazake Rooftop Riad Zaouia 44 As dusk settles, the Sushi Lounge. Settle in Jemaa el Fna comes one of the elevated bed alive as the food lounges or take a dip in stalls are erected the circular pool that is and their grills fill the square with a cloud absolutely refreshing after a day in the of smoke flavored in turmeric, paprika, souk. Enjoy the best sushi and a bottle of cinnamon and cumin. Crowds gather champagne with the Medina and Atlas around musicians to hear their rhythmic Mountains as your backdrop. melodies. The pounding of drums and the blowing of horns from other parts of the WANDER The Jemaa el Fna Square is Square blend to create a sensory Berber a showcase of people, culture and food symphony. -GEORGE AQUINO unlike anything in the Western world.

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Choreographer and director Stacey Flaster and her unique take on Godspell Munster’s Theatre at the Center is hosting performances of the classic musical Godspell from September 20 to October 20. Veteran choreographer and director Stacey Flaster is excited to tackle the unique challenges of the musical, as well as relishing the unique opportunities presented by Theatre at the Center’s one-of-akind stage layout. • A favorite of many theater-going crowds, Godspell is a musical that can get a passionate response, with many audience members even singing along with the popular songs.

What do you like most about this show? I love the fact that this show is about love and community.

It can appeal to all religions. We are all just seeking ways to connect to one another. And we are all just looking for the answers!

How has your experience in the theater realm allowed you to overcome the challenges of this particular show? I was an actor in over 50 productions professionally. I did the national tour of ShowBoat. I have directed and choreographed between 18 and 20 shows for Theatre at the Center. I have directed and choreographed many shows and other professional theaters in the Chicagoland

area. I’ve choreographed over 30 to 40 productions. I have also directed between 15 and 20. This show is challenging because all of the songs require an organic and spontaneous quality.

What makes Theatre at the Center a unique venue for this show? I love the space. I love the three-quarter thrust configuration.

You can really do creative staging there. After having done over 18 shows for Theatre at the Center, I know the space very well, and I can think of interesting and creative ways to stage the songs and scenes. Because of the intimate quality of the space, people really feel like they can see the actors up close, and they can get truly involved in the story. The audience members love the fact that the actors are playing right in front of them.

W hy s h o u l d au d i e n c e s co m e a n d s e e t hi s s h ow, even if they have seen the musical before? Audiences are in for a real treat. The show is gonna blow their minds. We are offering all new staging and choreography. The set is going to be fantastic, the music is going to be fantastic and the cast is superb!

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lifelong theatre participant, Flaster says she cannot imagine living without expressing herself as an artist. Her artistic talents will be on full display at Theatre at the Center during the run of Godspell, with a “fresh and exciting” concept and setting tailormade for the facility.

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loise Karlatiras wasn’t your typical student waiting tables to put herself through college.

“While everyone else was managing the front of house and back of house, I took the job to a completely different level,” Karlatiras says.

She created a sustainability plan and conducted a waste audit for Piece Pizzeria & Brewery in Chicago’s Wicker Park.

“They were generating quite a bit of waste in organic materials,” she says. “I tried to figure out how to divert that from the landfill.”

The sustainability plan eventually helped the microbrewery partner with Growing Power, a national organization with a Chicago arm aimed at growing healthy crops for local food consumption.

The project got a lot of attention, including from the Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition, which hired her as their president and CEO in 2011. She quickly incorporated the organization.

“Any time you give a formal structure for people to participate in a specific way, you shake out the group of folks who are nominally involved and build up the group that is truly committed and that’s when you get the good attention,” she says.

The Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition runs the Guaranteed Green Campaign, a consumer education program aimed at educating consumers on restaurants, caterers and other food service professionals that have achieved a high level of environmental responsibility.

Participating businesses are accredited after undergoing a rigorous certification process to guarantee they meet high standards in sustainable food purchasing, environmentally sound cleaning products, disposables and furnishings and in the areas of energy, water and waste management.

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Some of the nearly 30 participating businesses include celebrity chef Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill and Xoco, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lou Malnati’s Pizza and Uncommon Ground, which has been deemed the greenest restaurant in the nation twice over.

“It was an incredibly educational and challenging process, and we implemented many steps to eventually certify both of our locations as 4-star green restaurants,” Helen Cameron, co-owner of Uncommon Ground says.

“This required some investment, but as a result we have saved thousands of [Clockwise from top] The counter at dollars in paper Chicago restaurant Avec, a member goods and energy of The Green Chicago Restaurant expenses, have Coalition; The exterior; The bar. found access to many more local “That’s huge because one of the most products and created a much healthier difficult areas of change for restaurants is environment for our staff and guests.” price and consistency,” Karlatiras says.

Karlatiras says research is showing The study also found consumers are consumers are willing to pay for the costs drawn to items deemed local, sustainable associated with green dining. The Green and organic.

Chicago Restaurant Coalition partnered “What’s great is being able to make with the University of Chicago for a that message available to consumers,” consumer research project that showed she says. “They don’t have to worry about diners in their 20s in particular are willing whether it is meeting their interests and to pay around $5 more per meal for needs. They can see the label and know.” a product they deem environmentally preferable or local.

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Based in Schererville, the talented team at Dean’s Landscaping brings an artistic outlook on the idea of landscaping. A recipient of the prestigious Belgard Best in Class award for the second year in a row, the team at Dean’s has been creating these backyard retreats for over 20 years. Whether it’s a small

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“I love being able to use hardscaping to create something not only beautiful, but artistic and unique,” says Dean. “It’s all about utilizing pavers in an intriguing way to create a beautiful outdoor environment and the options are never ending. There is nothing better than seeing our clients falling in love with their home again and enjoying their new outdoor luxury retreat.”

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Making Use of the Useless I’ve always prided myself in my encyclopedic knowledge of useless information. It was acquired through years of grueling research—watching hours upon hours of mindless television, listening to hours upon hours of unsubstantial radio, and reading an untold number of articles and books filled to the brim with completely meaningless facts. answer to even the most useless question is right at everyone’s fingertips? Do you even care that I didn’t have to look up the name of the actor who played Mel Cooley on The Dick Van Dyke Show (Richard Deacon), or that I knew he also played Lumpy Rutherford’s dad on Leave it to Beaver?

Of course you don’t. You want to know why?

Because we know who that man is behind the curtain now, that’s why!

(It’s actor Frank Morgan, who also played the fortune teller, the doorman at the Emerald City, the guard at the Wizard’s castle and the coachman in the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz.) If someone needs to find out Billy Williams’ 1970 batting average, they can just ask their phone. If they want to know which artist is singing a particular song, they merely need to hold their phone in the air to get a written answer . . . directly on their phone. Who needs to talk to the guy who can effortlessly tick off a list of seventeen bogus balding “cures” when a simple Google search will net you fifty?

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know technology cannot be stopped, but how ‘bout a little consideration for the useless? Aren’t we people too? If you take away our employment opportunities (I’m just waiting for the “write a funny article app”), how can we feed our families? If you take away our “court-holding” abilities, what are we good for at a cocktail party except for drinking all your booze? And if you take away our free booze, you might as well take away our souls.

I’m positively parched over here.

I sure hope you enjoy your stupid little phones.

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ure, I could have mastered accounting methods, or become an expert in the law, or better yet, studied medicine. All of those would have earned me a better living, and made me a more productive member of society.

But the knowledge I acquired over a lifetime of wasting time did lead to a moderately lucrative career. I was an invaluable member of several high profile radio shows in Chicago, largely on the basis of my useless knowledge. There was no need to look up what year Foreigner’s first album came out when you could just ask Rick. If you were having a discussion and suddenly needed to know the name of the actress who played Mrs. Roper in Three’s Company, I was your man. Who was the last president to sport a mustache? Let’s get Rick in here to answer the question.

I didn’t just parlay that useless knowledge into a career. I turned it into a social life.

There used to be nothing more valuable at a cocktail party than somebody who could engage in entertaining small talk while avoiding substantial topics like politics, religion or science. My wife and I were invited to many cocktail parties, and I usually ended up holding court, having in-depth discussions about important subjects like “guys named Mick.” If someone suggested we play a trivia game, the other guests would fight over who got me on their team.

People really began to count on me. I got regular phone calls from family members and friends who were on the road. Sometimes they would hold up the phone to the radio and ask “Who does this song?” or they’d start the call with a sentence like: “Settle an argument for us.”

Of course, those were golden days of entertainment, in the pre-smart phone era, the days when I could find a way to make use of the useless. All of that has changed drastically over the last five years.

What good is it to have Rick on staff coming up with trivia questions, when the

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Opportunity Enterprises held their annual gala at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union Ballroom on June 28. The night featured elegant hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, silent auction using “bid-by-text” technology, live music and dancing. Dress was casual with an elegant twist— jeans were encouraged, diamonds were welcome.

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts hosted its annual gala on Saturday, June 29. The event featured cocktails, appetizers and a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction, along with dancing and live music.

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The ECIER Foundation (Educate Communicate Innovate Entrepreneur Relationship) board of directors hosted its first fundraiser, a movie premier and lunch, at the AMC Showplace in Merrillville, Ind. ECIER showcased Lee Daniels’ The Butler. All proceeds benefitted the organizations’ youth.

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The OutCenter of Benton Harbor threw a big party for its 10th anniversary on July 26. It was a packed event including live music and a DJ. They also honored the 10 founding members of the OutCenter, which serves the LGBT community in Southwest Michigan.

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The 8th annual wine tasting was held at the Venue by Bistro in Valparaiso on August 25th.

Guests were able to taste test up to forty different wines, along with an hors d’ourves buffet.

They were also able to shop through fine items offered through a silent auction. Some of the items included jewelry, artwork, scarves and linens from China tours as well as wine and wine accessories.

All proceeds went directly to orchestra programming.

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Diana Ross, award-winning musical entertainer, performed to a sell-out crowd on August 24 as the Board of the Ingalls Development Foundation hosted the 41st Annual Ingalls Benefit Show. This year’s benefit show raised more than $800,000 to support clinical programs in Ingalls Health System’s Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Neurology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and Cardiology.

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Have you ever taken a bite of a justpicked apple? Not a store-bought apple, but a sun-ripened, crisp, juicy, right-off-the-tree apple? It’s a taste sensation you’ll never forget.

Pop over to Southwestern Michigan for a scrumptious harvest.

Down-on-the-farm fun for all ages

One of our members, Big Dan of Big Dan’s U-Pick ‘em & Farm Market in Hartford, tells us how surprised some children are to actually see apples hanging from tree branches. So much of our food experience is grabbing up fruits and vegetables from the store that we don’t realize how many children never see where their foods are grown.

So come to the farm. Many families in Southwestern Michigan open their

Jollay Orchards in Coloma has a Ferris wheel and has opened a new fishing pond — they provide the bait and poles, you just come and have fun!

Get a wonderful night’s sleep

After a day full of fresh air and fresh food, you’ll also enjoy resting at the amenity-filled hotels, lakeside cottages, quaint bed & breakfast inns or or campgrounds campgrounds near near Southwestern Southwestern Michigan’s Michigan’s farms farms and and wineries. wineries.

Visit swmichigan.org, swmichigan.org, facebook.com/swmtc facebook.com/swmtc or call call 269-925-6301 for for great great places places to to stay, stay, a list list of of upcoming upcoming events events and and bushels bushels of of memorable memorable ways ways tto o sspend pend time ttogether. ogether.

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Here’s a sampling of what you can find at farms in Southwestern Michigan and when to come. For a more comprehensive list visit one of our member’s sites: piggottsfarmmarket.com.

November

When you come, bring a picnic lunch. Most farms will let you spread a cloth under a tree in the orchard, and several offer covered picnic areas and playground equipment. More and more farms sell homemade cheeses, fresh-made donuts, fruit pies, candies and caramel apples, so there is no need to pack a dessert.

Many u-pick farms offer wagon rides and several have animals to pet. And many ramp up the entertainment with harvest festivals on summer and fall weekends, providing live music, cornfield mazes and haunted barns and houses.

Have you ever seen how cider is made? Grandpa’s Cider Mill presses apples from early September through November (you can watch from a 50-foot-wide window). One taste and you will see why visitors bring home gallons of the delicious juice.

For help planning your farm-to-table itinerary, visit the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council website, swmichigan.org. It has one of the most comprehensive lists of farms and wineries in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties.

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orchards, fields and vineyards to visitors so they can pick their own food.

Others offer barns and farm stands filled with harvestedtoday fruits and vegetables.

And if you are looking for fall decorations for your home or office, they offer lots of choices.

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Here’s an invitation to come savor all that fresh goodness and so much more in the coming weeks in Southwestern Michigan. This is one of the best areas in the nation for growing food thanks to Lake Michigan tempering our climate.

So not only can you enjoy our soft, sandy beaches, but right now our farms, community farm markets and roadside stands also brim with picked-today fruits and vegetables. Now is a perfect time to pop over for the most flavorful produce nature offers!

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Plump, juicy grapes, crisp, sweet apples and fat, fall pumpkins are popping up now in our countryside. Come to our farms and roadside markets to gather a cornucopia of your favorite fruits, vegetables and gourds. Many of our farmers welcome you to pick your own — can’t get fresher than that! Join the sing-alongs on our hay wagons.

Visit our wineries and breweries. Frolic at our harvest festivals and fairs. Then snuggle in at our lodgings along Lake Michigan’s shore … after watching a breathtaking sunset.

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Sept 27-29 COVERED BRIDGE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Lake County Fairgrounds 889 S Court St, Crown Point 219.661.3071. coveredbridgeharvestfest.org Honoring the only “covered bridge” in Lake County, this festival focuses on family fun, handmade crafts and entertainment. Friday evening begins with the Pumpkin Bash and silent auction, while Saturday features arts and crafts, pumpkin games and entertainment.

Proceeds benefit the development of the Special Olympics Lake County Training Facility and improvements at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

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Through Sept 26 Hobart Summer Market on the Lake, 3-8pm Thu, Festival Park, 111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart. 219.942.4511. cityofhobart. org. This summer market offers fresh produce and handcrafted products, as well as sweet treats and live entertainment all evening.

Through Sept 28 2013 Farmers Market, 8am1pm Sats, S Main St, Crown Point. 219.662.3290. crownpoint.in.gov/farmers. Produce, cheese, baked goods, flowers, home goods and accessories are available at this weekly farmers market.

Through Oct 26 Chesterton’s European Market, 8am-2pm, Broadway & 3rd St, Chesterton.

219.926.5513. dunelandchamber.com. Artists, chefs, merchants and farmers from across Indiana, Michigan and Illinois offer an array of products and services—artisan breads and pastries, boutique creamery cheeses, ethnic foods, meats, spices, oils, rare books, clothing, accessories, jewelry and fresh-from-the-farm produce and flowers—at this market. The day also features food vendors and live performances.

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Sept 21 Bizarre Bazaar, 10am-5pm, Harrison Park & Hohman Ave, Hammond. 219.512.4298. downtownhammond.org. This unexpected, outrageous and whimsically bizarre extravaganza offers something for everyone—live music; arts and crafts vendors; food vendors; kids’ games; art activities; a motorcycle, hot rod and custom car show; a 5k walk/run; contests and more.

Sept 26 50 Fit & Fabulous, 6:30pm, Old Town Banquet Center, 711 Calumet, Valparaiso.

219.462.4185. valpoymca.org. Benefitting the Valparaiso Family YMCA’s Community Assistance Program, this event features a style show, food, fun, music, a cocktail reception and more.

Sept 28 Hooked on Art—Live Street Art Festival, 9am-5pm, Thomas Centennial Park, 176 Broadway, Chesterton. 219.728.1638. hookedonartfestival.com. This community-wide family event presents a variety of artistic talent from across the region. In addition to live street art, the event features interactive family activities, music, shopping and more.

Oct 5-6 Harvest Festival, 10am-5pm Sat, noon5pm Sun, Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. 219.762.1675. portage-in.com. In celebration of the harvest, this festival features wine, cheese and chocolate tasting; fine art for sale; live music and more.

Oct 12-13 Buckley Homestead Fall Festival, 10am-6pm, Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Rd, Lowell. 219.769.7275. southshorecva. com. Visitors to this annual festival will be transported back in time as reenactors portraying military, civilians and artisans of various time periods line the trails of the living history farm. The weekend features fun for the whole family, great food, wonderful entertainment and traditional arts and crafts.

Nov 2-3 Porter County Antique Show, 9am-5pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 Division Dr, Valparaiso. 219.241.3328. portercountyantiqueshow.com. This expansive antique show features wares from a variety of vendors and one free appraisal comes with paid admission.

Nov 23 Hammond Holiday Kick-off Celebration—A Tribute to A Christmas Story, 10am-4pm, Hohman, Sibley & Fayette, Hammond.

219.512.4298. downtownhammond.org. This fun-filled event for the whole family is based on the holiday classic, A Christmas Story and features movie-themed contests like Shoot Your Eye Out and The Parker Family Look-A-Like. Additional activities

include crafts and games for kids, horse drawn carriage rides, an arts/crafts and food vendors.

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Through Sept 29 Allegan Antiques Market, 8am-4pm, last Sun of every month, Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan Co Fair Dr, Allegan.

616.735.3333. alleganantiques.com. Antique hunters can browse the wares of nearly 400 antique dealers—including furniture, jewelry, collectibles, rugs and linens, silver and more—at this indooroutdoor market.

Through Oct 6 Antiques on the Bluff, 10am5pm, first Sun of every month, Lake Bluff Park, downtown St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. stjoetoday. com. This annual fair on the shores of Lake Michigan is a premier event for antiquers, featuring more than vendors from around the Midwest.

Sept 13-15 Grand Haven Salmon Festival, downtown Grand Haven. visitgrandhaven.com. For the last 10 years, this outdoor waterfront festival celebrates the fall harvest season and salmon migration. Highlights include live jazz music, a Michigan winetasting pavilion, a gourmet salmon cook-off contest, a fall harvest beer and entertainment pavilion, a downtown merchant market, a fine art fair on the waterfront, a fishing contest, hands-on children’s arts and crafts activities, and more.

Sept 28 Wine and Food Festival and Public Art Auction, 4-9 pm, Whirlpool Centennial Park, St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. stjoetoday.com. Attendees can sample regional wines and local cuisine while bidding on their favorite piece of art during the public art auction at this festival in the park.

Sept 28 Weko Beach Brewers Festival, 1-7pm, Weko Beach, Bridgeman. 269.925.6301. wekobeachbrewersfest.com. Brew lovers can savor award-wining Michigan beers on the picturesque

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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.

Oct 3-5 Pumpkinfest, Zeeland.

616.928.9108. pumpkinfest-zeeland.org.

Now in its 29th year, Pumpkinfest features three days of family fun and fall activities—including pumpkin carving/ decorating contests, a pumpkin bake-off, food vendors, children’s crafts and games, and more.

Oct 5 Vine Wine’d 5K Trail Run, 8am check-in, 10am race, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, 6130 122nd Ave, Fennville.

269.561.2396. fennvalley.com. Runners and walkers will wine’d through the vineyards, meadow and woodlands of Fenn Valley during the 5K trail run or 1-mile walk. A picnic-style cookout and wine tasting follows the race.

Oct 12 Harvest and Wine Fest, noon-10pm, Lion’s Park, New Buffalo. newbuffalo.org. This annual festival celebrates the bountiful fall season in Harbor Country with samples from local wineries, music by local bands, delicious food, fresh produce and more.

Oct 26-27 Happy Hallo-wine, Round Barn Winery, 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda.

800.716.9463. roundbarnwinery.com.

Round Barn Winery gets in the Halloween spirit with spooktacular costumes and a costume contest for their tasting consultants. Guests who wear a Halloween costume will receive an extra tasting token.

Nov 2 Art & All That Jazz, 6-8pm, downtown Douglas. 269.857.8485. saugatuck.com. Attendees can explore the galleries and shops of Douglas, as well as enjoy artist receptions, demonstrations, live jazz music and more, during this annual event.

Nov 9-10 Michiana Humane Society Holiday Home Tour, Harbor Country.

219.872.4499. Guests are invited to take a self-guided tour of festival homes in Harbor Country and the neighboring communities.

Tickets include admission to the Holiday Market and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Michiana Humane Society.

Nov 22 Luminary Festival, dusk-9pm, downtown St. Joseph. stjoetoday.com.

More than 1,000 lights light downtown St. Joseph during this annual festival.

Local shops decorated with holiday décor will stay open late for some early holiday shopping and free horse-drawn trolley rides are offered in the early evening.

Illinois

Ongoing Randolph Street Market, 10am-5pm, last full weekend of every month except Dec, Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington St, Chicago. 312.666.1200. chicagoantiquemarket.com. This Europeanstyle, indoor-outdoor urban antique market features 200 select purveyors of high quality, amazingly priced “finds”— including furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more.

Sept 27-29 Oktoberfest Chicago, 5-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat, 11am-7pm Sun, Southport & Lincoln Ave, Chicago. oktoberfestchicago.org. Festivalgoers can satisfy their hunger with homemade bratwurst and other traditional German fare and quench their thirst in the beer garden. The festival also features music by German bands and top area headliners, interactive entertainment and activities for kids on Sunday.

Oct 5-6, 12-14, 19-20, 26-27 Fall Color Festival, 11am-4pm, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rt 53, Lisle. mortonarb.org. Attendees can enjoy the arboretum’s 1,700 acres of beautiful fall colors and fulfill their fall food cravings with juicy brats, build-your-own taffy apples, complimentary wine tastings and more during this colorful festival.

Oct 13 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, 7:30am, Grant Park, Columbus Dr & Monroe St, Chicago. 312.904.9800. chicagomarathon.com. Runners from 50 states and more than 100 countries participate in this annual marathon, the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike.

Oct 15-20 Fashion Focus Chicago, Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, & various venues, Chicago. cityofchicago.org.

Returning to Chicago for its 9th year, this week-long celebration of fashion features free runway shows from top designers, panel discussions, mobile markets and a chance to shop until you drop.

Oct 18-20 Chicago Chocolate Festival, 3-8pm Fri, 10am-9pm Sat, 10am-6pm Sun, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. 786.558.5234. chicagochocolatefestival.com. Open to the public for three days only, this festival offers all things chocolate. This unique fine chocolate and culinary event features fine artisanal chocolate creations from around the world with more than 100 vendors offering samples to taste and specialty items for purchase, as well as live pasty demonstrations, a pairings pavilion and more.

Oct 31, Nov 1-3 SOFA Chicago 2013, 7-9pm Thu opening night preview, 11am-7pm Fri-Sat, noon-6pm Sun, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago.

800.563.7632. sofaexpo.com. Chicago’s longest continuously running art show, this gallery-presented, international art exposition is dedicated to bridging the worlds of design, decorative and fine art and showcases more than 800 artists and their work in studio glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood fiber, metal and design.

Works by emerging and established artists and designers are available for sale and attendees can enjoy lectures, special exhibits and live demonstrations.

Nov 28 McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade, 8-11am, State St from Congress to Randolph, Chicago. 312.235.2862. chicagofestivals.org. Every year this televised parade draws more than 400,000 people. The parade features giant balloons, marching bands, horses, floats, performances and more.

exhibitions Indiana

Through Sept 30 Reflections Photography Exhibit, Indiana Welcome Center W.F. Wellman Exhibit Hall, 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 800.255.5253. southshorecva.com. This fourth annual exhibit features 107 photographs taken in the area—from Chicago to New Buffalo, Mich.—by 58 local photographers.

Through Oct 6 Rolling Canvas—Art and the Automobile, Studebaker National Museum, 201 S Chapin St, South Bend.

574.235.9714. studebakermuseum.org.

This exhibit centers on the idea of the automobile as an artistic medium and features artistic works on wheels—such as a wrought-iron Beetle from the Taj Ma Garaj; Phantoms and Cigs Kill from the Art Car Museum in Houston and a 1950 Studebaker Champion presented as a P38 Lightning airplane.

Through Nov 24 Heartland—The Photographs of Terry Evans, The Snite Museum of Art, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame. 574.631.5466. sniteartmuseum.nd.edu. In her first retrospective, artist Terry Evans invites viewers to explore a beautiful, intricate and often overlooked landscape. This traveling exhibition features 66 photographs— centered on the prairies, people and artifacts of the Midwest—selected from her 30+-year career. Also, through Sept 22: The Challenges We Face—Civil Rights Photography at the Snite Museum of Art; through Oct 13: José Guadalupe Posada and His Legacy; Oct 27-Dec 22: The Academy Exposed—French Figure Studies from the Permanent Collection.

Through Feb 8 We are Porter County, Porter County Museum of History, 153 Franklin St, Valparaiso. 219.465.3595. This interactive and engaging exhibit highlights the formation of the county from its founding in 1836 to present day and visitors can learn about the transformation of the county from frontier to modern landscape.

Sept 15-Oct 27 70th Annual Salon Show, Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster.

219.836.1839. southshoreartsonline.org.

Up to $10,000 of cash awards is on the line during this 70th annual exhibition.

This juried exhibition accepts original art in all fine art media—painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, fiber, glass, digital, mixed media, ceramics, video, multimedia and jewelry.

Nov 1-Feb 9 Citizen Soldier Citizen, Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W Second St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. Contemporary works by military combat veterans will be on display at this exhibition honors those who have fought for freedom and those fighting to reintegrate into society after their war experiences. Also, through Oct 27: The Documentation of Nature, Fabricating for Funding, Magical Realism— Possible not Probable, Nesting Instinct and Water Wrackets; Nov 2-Feb 24: Theater of Conflict.

Michigan

Through Sept 22 Mindi Bagnall, Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.983.3688. boxfactoryforthearts.org. Mindi K. Bagnall’s works include paintings, drawings and murals with a dreamlike quality suggestive of some other world or plane of existence.

Also, through Sept 22: Fred Zemlick and Two Sisters Two Lenses.

Sept 18-Jan 5 Shattered— Contemporary Sculpture in Glass, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave, NE, Grand Rapids.

888.957.1580. meijergardens.org.

As part of ArtPrize, twenty-five carefully selected artists were selected for this exhibit for working formally and conceptually in ways that greatly expand definitions of both glass art and sculpture.

Also, through Oct: Bernar Venet at Meijer Gardens; Sept 7-8: Fall Rose Show; Sept 14-15: Herb & Gourd Fest; Sept 20-Oct 27: Chrysantemums and More! Oct 5-6: Fall Bonsai Show.

Sept 21-Feb 2 Mountains and Waters— Landscape Paintings from China, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo. 269.349.7775. kiarts.org.

This collection of Chinese landscapes are extolled for their characteristic us of “negative space,” as well as seemingly impossible crags; unsurpassed dramatic waterfalls; intimate scenes of trekkers, monks and scholars’ retreats; and lone but commanding pines perched on inaccessible peaks. Also, through Sept 15: A Precious Artistic Moment—Paintings

by Catherine Hinkle and Modern Twist— Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Art; through Sept 29: For and Against Modern Art—The Armory Show + 100; Sept 14Dec 1: Copley to Kentridge—What’s New in the Collection? Sept 28-Dec 8: 2013 Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review; Oct 5-Jan 26: BOO! Images of the Macabre.

Sept 6-Oct 20 Fernwood Photography Contest Exhibit, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles.

269.695.6491. fernwoodbotanical.org.

Visitors can get a look at Fernwood through the eyes of the best amateur and some professional photographers during this exhibit. Also, Sept 6-Oct 20: Blown Glass Pumpkins from Water Street Glassworks, Exhibit and Sale; Oct 25-Nov 20: Monsters of the Garden, Great lkes Chapter, Guild of Natural Scientific Illustrators; Nov 8-Dec 8: Jan Frieden— Books and Trees.

Sept 13-Oct 20 American Painting Today—Physical & Visceral, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph.

269.983.0271. krasl.org. This painting exhibition looks at a diverse array of contemporary paintings that push boundaries and resist limitation. Also, Nov 8-Jan 12: Sketches to Sculptures— Rendered Reality, Sixty Year with Marshall M. Fredericks.

Sept 27-Nov 10 4th Annual Regional Juried Show, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix St, South Haven.

269.637.1041. southhavenarts.org. The fourth annual juried exhibit features art from artists living in the Great Lake states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in all media. Also, through Sept 22: Wild & Wooly—The Art of Barb Bare; Nov 16-Dec 8: 27th Annual Mistletoe Market.

Illinois

Through Jan 5 Creatures of Light—Nature’s Bioluminescence, The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 312.922.9410. fieldmuseum. org. From glowworms to deep-sea fishes, this exhibit features the mysterious and magical world of bioluminescence.

Visitors can discover the thousands of living organisms that blink, glow, flash and flicker. Also, through Jan 20: Fractured—North Dakota’s Oil Boom.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2013

Ongoing Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Hop-on Hop-off Signature Tour, 9am, various designated stops. Chicago. chicagotrolley.com. 773.648.5000.

Available year-round and covering 13 miles with 14 stops, this tour takes passengers to Skydeck Chicago, the famed museum campus (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium), the historic Chicago Theater, Millennium Park, Water Tower Place, The Art Institute, Navy Pier and the John Hancock Observatory.

Sept 27 The Devil’s Ball, 7:30pm, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E Parkway, Chicago.

312.902.1500. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Presented by the Auditorium Theatre Junior Board, the third annual Devil’s Ball includes a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a live DJ, theater tours, an auction and the return of the ever-popular Smilebooth.

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Weko Beach while enjoying an afternoon filled with sun, sand and tasty cuisine from local restaurants and live music.

essential EVENTS Through Feb 2 80 at 80, Museum of Science and Industry, 57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago. 773.947.3133. msichicago.org. Commemorating the museum’s 800th anniversary, this exhibit features 80 rarely displayed artifacts from the museum’s extensive collection. Many of these items will ignite visitors’ memories from past exhibits—such as a gigantic Paul Bunyan statue and TAM, the Transparent Anatomical Manikin—while some are cutting-edge innovations. Ongoing: The Art of the Bicycle.

Sept 21-Jun 15 MCA DNA—Warhol and Marisol, Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago.

312.280.2660. mcachicago.org. Inspired by the multi-faceted relationship of Andy Warhol and Marisol, this exhibit compares and contrasts Warhol’s silk screen printings and Marisol’s wood sculptures side-byside. Also, through Sept 29: Chicago Conceptual Abstraction; through Oct 6: Theaster Gates—13th Ballad; through Oct 13: Homebodies and Modern Cartoonist— The Art of Daniel Clowes; through Nov 10: Think First, Shoot Later, Photography from the MCA Collection; through Nov: Amanda Ross-Ho; through Dec 3: José Lerma; through Jan 5: Paul Sietsema; Nov 9-Mar 9: The Way of the Shovel—Art as Archaeology; Nov 29-Apr 13: CITY SELF.

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Cinemark at Valparaiso, 700 Porter’s Vale Blvd, Valparaiso. 800.326.3264, 219.464.0260. cinemark.com. Playing new releases as well as the Cinemark Classic Series, Cinemark is the leading motion picture exhibitor. Cinemark at Valparaiso features roomy stadium seating and RealD 3D and digital presentations for an allaround quality movie viewing experience.

Portage 16 IMAX, 6550 US Hwy 6, Portage. 219.764.7569. portage16imax. com. The brand-new Portage 16 IMAX

Nov 2-3 Porter County Antique Show, 9am-5pm, Porter County Expo Center, 215 Division Dr, Valparaiso.

219.241.3328. portercountyantiqueshow.com. This expansive antique show features wares from a variety of vendors and one free appraisal comes with paid admission.

showcases blockbusters as well as electrifying 3D films that are uniquely suited to the IMAX format. With projected images up to eight stories high and a spectacular, wraparound digital surroundsound system, this theater offers a totalimmersion moviegoing experience.

Michigan

The Vickers Theatre, 6 N Elm St, Three Oaks. 269.756.3522. vickerstheatre.com.

Home of the annual “Sound of Silents Film Festival,” this painstakingly restored turn-of-the-century art house screens a variety of notable independent films. A lofty, two-story gallery space, showcasing the works of Midwestern artists, is open to the public before and between shows.

Further enhancing its art-house cachet, the Vickers hosts live music, performance art and poetry readings on its stage.

Illinois

The Gene Siskel Film Center, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N State St, Chicago. 312.846.2600. siskelfilmcenter.org. This film center— renamed in 2000 for its most passionate supporter, the late film critic Gene Siskel— has been exhibiting critically acclaimed, as well as entertaining “motion picture art” in its state-of-the-art facilities since its inception in 1972. Presenting more than 100 films each month, the center showcases cutting-edge, independent features and classic revivals, as well as premieres of new American and foreign films. From hosting the “Annual Festival of Films from Iran” to The Grapes of Wrath, the diverse offerings have quality in common. A focus on education is supported by guest lecturers, discussions and courses, and film-related exhibits can be viewed at the on-site gallery/café.

performance Indiana

Chicago Street Theater, 154 W Chicago St, Valparaiso. 219.464.1636. chicagostreet.org. Now in its 58th season of bringing live theatrical entertainment to the greater Northwest Indiana region, the CST presents a variety of plays and

musicals each season, in addition to regularly scheduled theater classes for both adults and children. Sept 14: The World’s Worst Fairy Godmother; Oct 18-Nov 2: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Nov 29-Dec 21: Naughty or Nice Holiday Double Feature.

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 15: Third Coast Percussion; Sept 18-20: Actors from the London Stage— Othello; Sept 22: Audra McDonald; Sept 26: Project Fusion; Oct 12: Hot 8 Brass Band; Oct 13: Jan Lisiecki; Oct 18-Nov 1: Macbeth; Oct 27: Enso String Quartet; Nov 7: Estonian National Symphony Orchestra; Nov 10: Modigliana Quartet; Nov 15: Turtle Island Quartet and Nellie McKay; Nov 17: Kristian Olesen; Nov 24: ensembleND with Notre Dame Vocale and Carmen-Helena Tellez.

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. Oct 18-20, 24-27: The Passion of Dracula.

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 14: Ron White; Sept 27: The Old School & Freestyle Jam; Oct 4: The Original Latin Kinds of Comedy; Oct 5: The Moody Blues; Oct11: So You Think You Can Dance LIVE; Nov 16: India.Arie.

LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra, performances in LaPorte and Michigan City, 614 Lincolnway, LaPorte. 219.362.9020.

The Memorial Opera House, 104 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso. 219.548.9137. mohlive.com. This renovated, 364-seat building—with red, white and blue stained-glass windows—was built as a living memorial to the Civil War veterans of Porter County. Built in 1893, the theater has a rich history as a venue for musical and dramatic performances. Sept 21: An Intimate Evening with Dar Williams; Sept 25: Chances Are…The Music of Johnny Mathis; Oct 4-6: Our Town; Oct 6: Laurence Juber; Oct 19: Willie Nile (with his New York City Band); Oct 20: South Shore Brass Band—The British are Coming; Nov 6: Remember the Rat Pack; Nov 21: WINDIANA 2013—Songs by Women Composers; Nov 23: Harbor Lights November 2013; Nov 29-Dec 13: Little Women.

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 27: Paul Revere and the Raiders, Mitch Ryder and Jimmie “JJ” Walker; Oct 5: Dennis Miller; Oct 15: Theresa Caputo Live; Oct 19: Chris Botti; Oct 20: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Plays Thick as a Brick 1 & 2; Nov 1: Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt; Nov 2: American’s Got Talent LIVE!; Nov 3: Englebert Humperdinck; Nov 10: Dinosaur Train; Nov 17: ABBAMANIA. 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.

Sept 12-Oct 20: Godspell; Nov 14-Dec 22: A Christmas Carol The Musical.

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. Sept 13-15, 19-22: Pursued by Happiness; Oct 19-20, 25-27: TYTE’s Clue—The Musical; Nov 30-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, 13-15, 20-22: A Fabulous 50’s Christmas.

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 12: Matt Alber & Tom Goss; Sept 15: Dog Sees God—Confession of a Teenage Blockhead; Sept 21: Amy &

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Sept 10-Nov 18 What Vincent Saw, The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago. 312.629.6635. artic.edu/aic. Photographs of the sites made famous in the paintings of Vincent van Gogh offer insight into the beloved artist’s work. Also, through Sept 22: Zarina—Paper Like Skin; through Sept 27: [insert YOU here]; through Sept 29: Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity and Undressed— The Fashion of Privacy; through Oct 6: Africa Wrapped, Robed and Beaded and Beyond the Great Wave—Hokusai’s Images of Mount Fuji; through Oct 20: Tomoaki Suzuki; through Oct 27: Oscar Niemeyer; through Dec 1: Play, Pretend and Dream— Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, 20102013; through Jan 5: New Views—The Rendered Image in Architecture; through Jan 12: Isaac Julien—The Long Road to Mazatlán; through Jan 12: Japanese Art of the 1960s—The Challenge of Tradition; Sept 14-Jan 5: Shomei Tomatsu—Island Life; Sept 28-Jan 5: 3 in 1—Contemporary Explorations in Architecture and Design; Oct 5-Jan 5: Max Kozloff—Critic and Photographer; Oct 14-Jan 12: Amar Kanwar—The Lightning Testimonies; Oct 17-Jan 9: Violence and Virtue—Artemisia Gentileschi’s Judith Slaying Holofernes; Oct 20-Feb 16: Dreams and Echoes—Drawings and Sculpture in the David and Celia Hilliard Collection; Oct 24-Jan 26: focus—Monika Baer; Oct 31-Jul 27: When the Greeks Ruled—Egypt after Alexander Great; Oct 31Apr 14: Ugo Rondinone—we run through the desert on burning feet, all of us are glowing our faces look twisted; Nov 12-Jan 27: Art and Appetite—American Painting, Culture and Cuisine.

lcso.net. This exciting orchestra offers a variety of concerts throughout the season, including classical, pops, chamber, children’s and family. Sept 14: Hoosier STAR 2013 (La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, LaPorte); Oct 9: The Shirley Lubeznik Family Children’s Concert (La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, LaPorte); Nov 16: 1st Source Bank— Celebrating 150 Years (La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, LaPorte).

Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.983.3688. boxfactoryforthearts.org. The Berrien Artist Guild has converted an old box factory into a multidisciplinary arts resource, housing galleries, studios, an art shop and a café. Visitors also can take advantage of the Box Factory as an entertainment venue, attending stage performances by singers, musicians, poets and actors. Sept 14: Riversong Music Society—Young Talent Showcase featuring Jack Adams; Sept 21: Kennedy’s Kitchen; Sept 28: Gemini Twins and All God’s Children Choir.

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 20-21: The Rite of Spring at 100; Sept 27: Michigan’s Got Talent; Sept 27-29: Boston Pops Tribute Show; Oct 5: Musical Visions; Oct 11-12: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto; Oct 13: Percussion Explosion; Oct 19: Legend of Zelda—Symphony of the Goddesses; Oct 25-26: Mozart and Schubert; Nov 8-10: Pixar in Concert; Nov 15: The Classical Concert; Nov 22-23: Mozart’s Requiem.

Silver Creek Event Center, Four Winds Casino, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo.

866.494.6371. fourwindscasino.com/ events. The Silver Creek Event Center is a 1,500-seat, multi-use facility that is located next to the casino floor. In addition to hosting concerts, the 70,000-squarefoot event center can be reconfigured to host a variety of meetings, special events, conferences and banquets. Sept 20: Gary Allan; Sept 27: Sylvia Browne; Oct 4: Rita Rudner; Oct 6: Brulé.

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, various venues. 269.982.4030. smso.org. This versatile orchestra offers a traditional Mendel Mainstage Series, small ensemble works in the Around Town Series, and the Performing Artists series, which showcases a wide range of styles with guest artists. Sept 14: Chris Mann in Concert (LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, 2755 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor); Nov 10: Russian Masterworks (Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 W Campus Cir Dr, Berrien Springs).

West Michigan Symphony, Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts, 425 W Western Ave, Muskegon. 231.727.8001.

Illinois

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 theatre since 1889, the Auditorium continues to provide unparalleled ballet performances and a variety of artistic productions. Sept 19-22: The Joffrey Ballet—Russian Masters; Sept 28: Pet Shop Boys—Electric Tour; Sept 30: Sigur Rós; Oct 4-5: Ballet West—The Sleeping Beauty; Oct 16-27: The Joffrey Ballet—La Bayadere; Nov 2: David Sedaris; Nov 22: Hungarian State Folk Ensemble.

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. Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe St. Through Oct 6: The Book of Mormon; Oct 15: Anything We Want— Fiona Apple & Blake Mills. Broadway Playhouse, 175 E Chestnut. Begins Sept 10: To Master the Art; Oct 22-27: 50 Shades!—The Musical; Nov 14-Dec 29: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—The Musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St. Oct 22-27: We Will Rock You; Nov 1: Chris Cornell—Unplugged and Up Close; Nov 26-Dec 15: Elf the Musical.

Oriental Theatre, 24 W Randolph St. Sept 18-Oct 6: Evita; Oct 9-27: Once; Oct 30-Dec 21: Wicked.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 800 E Grand Ave, Chicago. 312.595.5600. chicagoshakes.com. Prominently located on Navy Pier in Chicago, this venue mounts renowned productions of the plays of William Shakespeare, as well as works from distinguished American and international playwrights and directors. The theater’s mission to reach out to younger audiences is well accomplished with its offerings of children’s productions and student matinees. The architecturally dynamic structure houses both an engaging, 500-seat courtyard theater and a 200-seat black box theater. Sept 24-Nov 10: Cyrano de Bergerac; Oct 16-27: Blind Summit’s The Table.

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. Sept 12: Kevin James; Sept 18: Joe Satriana; Sept 20-21: Earth, Wind and Fire; Sept 22: Dane Cook; Sept 27: Iron and White; Sept 28: Bill Burr; Oct 3: Nick Offerman; Oct 5: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons; Oct 6: Jack Johnson; Oct 11: John Oliver; Oct 12: Radiolab Live; Oct 13-14: The Weeknd; Oct 18: Celtic Thunder; Oct 19: Margaret Cho; Oct 25: Bill Cosby; Nov 8: Amos Lee; Nov 9: The Fab Faux; Nov 22: The Legend of Zelda— Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest; Nov 23: The Fresh Beat Band; Nov 30: Straight No Chaser.

Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave, Chicago.

773.753.4472. courttheatre.org. The Court Theatre is a not-for-profit, professional regional theater that is located on the campus of the University of Chicago.

Its mission to “discover the power of classic theater” is realized in its intimate, 251-seat auditorium. Through Oct 6: The Mountaintop; Nov 13-Dec 8: An Iliad.

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 twotheater 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 within walking distance of fine hotels and restaurants. Sept 14-Oct 20: Pullman Porter Blues; Oct 5-Nov 3: Smokefall; Nov 16-Dec 28: A Christmas Carol.

Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph, Chicago.

312.704.8414. harristheaterchicago.org.

Now in its fifth season at its home in the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, this modern state-of-theart theater guarantees that the audience will enjoy a wide variety of performances in an intimate setting. Sept 21, 25, 27, 29: Chicago Opera Theater—Joan of Arc; Oct 1: Sphinx Virtuosi featuring Denyce Graves; Oct 5: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet; Oct 7: Music of the Baroque—Magnificat; Oct 10-13: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago—Fall Series; Oct 17: Les Violons du Roy with Stephanie Blythe; Oct 19: Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony; Oct 23: Mariza; Oct 25-26: Giordano Dance Chicago—Fall; Nov 9: Cuatro Festival; Nov 18: Music of the Baroque—Classical Vienna.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago. 312.397.4010. mcachicago.org. Reflecting the modern atmosphere of the adjoining museum, the state-of-the-art MCA Theater features elegant oak-paneled walls and tiered seating, which guarantees that every one of the 300 seats can boast the best seat in the house. Sept 24: Body/Head featuring Kim Gordon and Bill Nace; Sept 27-28: Taylor Mac: …The History of Political Popular Music; Oct 3-6: Timbre 4—Tercer Cuerpo; Oct 26: ICE—John Zorn Retrospective; Nov 2-3, 7-10: Rainpan 43—Elephant Room; Nov 3-5, 9: Nassim Soleimanpour—White Rabbit, Red Rabbit; Nov 16: Chicago Dancemakers Forum— Break Out! 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. Performances by the CSO are much in demand at home and in the most prestigious music capitals of the world. Led by renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti as its tenth music director, the CSO is working to fulfill his vision for the Orchestra-to deepen its engagement with the Chicago community, to nurture the legacy of the CSO while supporting a new generation of musicians, and to collaborate with visionary artists. Performances held daily, except Wednesday. Sept 18: CSO Special Event—CSO Community Concert; Sept 19: CSO—Muti Conducts Verdi and Brahms; Sept 28, Oct 1, 4, 6: CSO—Muti Conducts Verdi’s Macbeth; Sept 29: SCP Special Event—Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club; Oct 2: SCP Orchestra Series—Mariinsky Orchestra; Oct 3, 5, 8, 11: CSO—Muti Conducts Romeo and Juliet; Oct 7: Civic Orchestra—Colnot Conducts Shostakovich; Oct 10: CSO Special Event—Verdi 200th

Birthday Spectacular Live Webcast; Oct 11: SCP Jazz Series—Herbie Hancock; Oct 12: SCP Special Event—An Evening with Audra McDonald; Oct 13: SCP Piano Series—Jeremy Denk; Oct 17: Afterworks Masterworks—Debussy La mer; Oct 18: CSO Special Event—Igudesman and Joo’s Big Nightmare Music; Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 23: Once Upon a Symphony—Stone Soup; Oct 19, 22: CSO—Debussy La mer; Oct 20: SCP Special Event—Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán; Oct 21: MUSICNOW— Vaporized; Oct 24-26: CSO—Gerstein Plays Prokofiev; Oct 25: SCP Special Event—Hallowed Haunt; Oct 27: SCP Piano Series—András Schiff; Oct 31, Nov 1-3: CSO—Haitink and Ax; Nov 8-10: CSO Special Event—John Williams Returns! Nov 14-16: CSO—Britten War Requiem; Nov 16: Family—Mother Goose and More; Nov 17: CSO Chamber—CSO Chamber at the Art Institute and SCP Chamber Music— Christian Tetzlaff and Lars Vogt; Nov 19: Civic Orchestra—Beethoven 3; Nov 21-24: CSO—Tilson Thomas Conducts Mahler 9; Nov 22: SCP Jazz Series—Joshua Redman Quartet; Nov 29-30: SCP Special Event— Sing-A-Long-A Grease; Nov 30: SCP Special Event—Vienna Boys Choir.

Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St, St Charles. 630.584.6342. pheasantrun.com.

Acclaimed throughout Chicago and the Midwest for its entertainment, Pheasant Run Resort features theater at its Mainstage and Studio theaters, comedy at Zanies Comedy Club, and live music, entertainment, art exhibits and shopping at its own version of Bourbon Street. Through Oct 20: Let’s Misbehave!

Sept 11-12, 14: Brian Hicks and Denise Ramsden; Sept 13: Jon Reep; Sept 18-21: The Reformed Whores; Sept 25-26: Patti Vasquez; Sept 27: Rondell Sheridan; Sept 28: Tom Rhodes; Oct 2-5: Willie Barcena; Oct 9-12: Carl LaBove; Oct 23-26: Brian Scott McFadden; Oct 25-26: Walt Wiley is WILD BILL! Oct 30-31: Michael Issac; Nov 2: Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels; Nov 7-Dec 29: Making God Laugh.

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 35th season, Steppenwolf continues to fulfill its mission by offering intriguing performances and taking artistic risks. Sept 12-Nov 10: The Wheel; Oct 19-Nov 10: Lord of the Flies.

Victory Gardens Theater, various venues.

773.871.3000. victorygardens.org.

As one of the country’s most respected midsized professional theater companies, this Tony Award-winning theater is dedicated to serving playwrights and producing world premiere plays. Programs include five mainstage productions with emphasis placed on the development of an ethnically and culturally diverse community of arts. Through Oct 13: White Tie Ball; Sept 18-Oct 27: Signs of Life; Sept 19- Oct 13: Much Ado about Nothing; Oct 31-Dec 1: Elegy; Nov 8-Dec 8: Appropriate.

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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.

Sept 19-22: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey—Dragons; Oct 22: Josh Groban; Oct 24: Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Tour with Louie Giglio; Nov 8-10: Sesame Street Live—Make a New Friend.

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.

Sept 27-28: Cirque de la Symphonie; Nov 1-2: Gypsy Fire.

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BEEKEEPERS ENAMORED WITH THEIR FLYING FRIENDS

On the back of Ed Rice’s nearly three-acre property, 15 hives of bees work day and night to produce honey. • Each colony can contain about 60,000 bees, and every bee—except for the queen bee herself—lives for only about six weeks.

During it’s lifetime, it will create about one-twelfth a teaspoon of honey, Rice says.

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after talking with a friend who was a bee keeper.

He signed up for classes with the Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association, and the rest, as he says, is history.

Now, as the organization’s president, Rice is the one teaching the classes.

Across the country, honey bees are dying off at rapid numbers, and for a variety of reasons. Educators and scientists are working to find cures for bee-targeting mites and other insects, as well as researching a new phenomenon called colony collapse disorder.

“A lot of people, many universities, are focusing on the health of the honey bee,” he says.

But Rice says as news of the plight of the honey bees spreads, more and more people are taking up bee keeping as a hobby.

This year, 56 people signed up to take the annual class taught by the Northwest Indiana Beekeeper Association. Two decades ago, there might have been about a dozen people in each class, he says.

“People are becoming more aware of the beneficial aspect of bees,” he says. “Every third bite of food you eat, bees pollinated.”

They pollinate everything from almonds to blueberries, cucumbers to tomatoes, squash to alfalfa.

“I don’t think people understand the impact that the dying honey bees is going to have on their grocery bill,” she says.

In addition, honey and beeswax products are among the most sought-after in natural eating and beauty care products. Retailers like the Savannah Bee Company have expanded their lines of gourmet honey to include products such as lip balms, soaps and more.

In 2011, the Dutchess of Cambridge popularized bee venom facials by relaxing with the skin-tightening mask before her wedding.

Rice says he always starts his classes by asking who in their family has been a beekeeper in the past.

“I always tell them, this isn’t your grandfather’s beekeeping,” he says. “This is a whole new ballgame from when I started. There are a lot of challenges now.”

The association started in the 1920s, and now has members in Lake, Porter and Jasper counties in Indiana, as well as Will County, Illinois. There are roughly 170 people in the club, although not all are active members, he says.

The hobby can start rather simply, with a three pound package of bees.

“They come in a package of about 10,000 bees, including a queen,” Rice says. “The cost is about a $300 investment in a hive.”

Sandy Yatsko, a Griffith resident, keeps three hives on her parents’ property south of Leroy. She has been beekeeping since 2005.

“The more you know about honey bees, the more there is to learn and the more you want to learn,” she says. She is amazed by

their sophistication.

“A honey bee hive is a perfect system. Each bee has a job from the moment they emerge from their cell,” she says.

People are drawn to the bee keeping hobby of reasons, either for appeal of having fresh honey at hand or to see first-hand the sophisticated society the bees create.

“Everyone in the bee hive has a job to do, and if a bee emerges from a cell and it’s not perfect, the cell can’t work and the bee is thrown out of the hive,” he says. “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.”

There are numerous misconceptions about the bees, Rice says.

“John Q Public has a fear of anything that flies and stings,” he says. Generally, if a bee colony is aggressive, there is a reason.

One time, he says, he relocated a family of raccoons to pacify a colony of bees.

Yatsko agreed.

“I feel like bees get a bad rap,” she says. “While they are out foraging for nectar and pollen, it would be extremely rare to be stung by a bee.”

Both Rice and Yatsko credit Bob Engel, who passed away in June 2012, with educating hundreds about bees.

“Talking to Bob about bees could make anyone fall in love with beekeeping,” Yatsko says. “He had a passion and respect for bees that touched every student he ever had.”

For Rice, bees help affirm his belief in creation. He is continually in awe of their navigation systems, the hierarchy and organization, and their methods.

“God put these bees on earth, and gave them the instincts they have to do what they do,” he says. “With wasps, yellow jackets, only the queen survives during the winter. But bees wiggle their wings, create heat and eat honey around the queen. It’s 94 degrees inside the hives when there’s a brood, and they have their own air conditioning.”

Yatsko, who serves as the beekeeper association’s vicepresident, web designer/editor and historian, says harvesting honey is the best part of bee keeping.

“There’s nothing more delicious than cutting off a piece of honey comb and eating it straight from the hive,” she says.

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“Bees are so interesting, they’re amazing,” Rice says.

Rice began his hobby about 15 years ago,

LOCAL AUTHORS USE SELF-PUBLISHING SERVICES TO SHARE THEIR STORIES

O L R T N C O A T KE AND GET

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After writing her first mystery, My Past Came Knocking: The Savannah Wooten Case featuring Gemini Jones, an AfricanAmerican attorney who juggles her bi-polar disorder and her high profile legal cases, Gary, Indiana author Veronica Fay self-published the book using Create Space, a company owned

by Amazon. The cost was about $2,500. • “They helped me with the editing, the cover design and the choice of fonts for my book,” says Fay, who works as a development specialist for Xerox Services. “They also provided a critique of my work.”

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reate Space also developed a press release for her book, sending it to magazines, newspapers as well as radio and TV stations and placed the book on Amazon and Kindle.

Now, Fay is about to release her second Gemini Jones mystery titled Damn She Really is Ugly: The Dr. Marquise Crawford Case. Fay says she learned so much from self-publishing her first book, that this time she will save money by designing her own cover and having someone else do the editing.

No longer frowned upon as a way to get your book in print, writers who go the self-publishing route are often deemed artisan publishers or independents. And public libraries, which once eschewed self-published

works, are now more accepting.

“When we consider what books to buy, we read the reviews in journals like Kirkus and the Library Journal,” says Jan Kotarski, the materials coordinator for the Lake County Public Library, noting journals such as these mostly focus on books published by the big dogs of the publishing world—Random House, Harper Collins, Simon and Schuster and W.W. Norton.

“But we also will accept self-published books that were written by people in our community because that’s an important part of our community.”

Recently Kotarski has seen trends towards even established writers whose books have been published by big name publishers go to self-publishing. Their libraries also consider self-published tomes that have garnered good press and word of mouth.

After 80 years in business, Kirkus recently

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departments, and in Kindle, it comes up in the number developed Author Services which includes a way to one position.” get self-published books reviewed by Kirkus book Any self-published book also needs to have its own editing division to offer unpublished and self-published website says Slauter who quotes Patricia Fry, author of authors access to the publishing industry’s top editors.

Promote Your Book: Over 250 Ways Proven, Low Cost Author Service is also a way to promote your book, Tips and Techniques for the Enterprising Author, who which includes being able to submit Kirkus reviews to writes “selling your book without having a website is editors of newspapers, bookstores and libraries. Even like having a party without sending out invitations.” the term, “self-published” seemed to be giving away Erminia Lopez Rincon of Highland didn’t realize to independent and artisanal publishing. how necessary self-marketing was when she used After being rejected by more than 100 literary iUniverse to self-publish her book A Survival within agents, Darcie Chan self published The Mill River Two Cultures. Though she liked the people at Recluse, which went on to sell more than 500,000 iUniverse who helped her with editing, she believes copies. She attributes her success in part to a Kirkus’ she spent too much money on buying copies of her review of the book. books to sell herself.

In a recent New York Times article about how Rincon feels she should have put more money many best selling writers are taking to self-publishing, into marketing. But because Rincon feels somewhat control and money are big motivators. Noting that unsure of her computer skills, she didn’t design a though they don’t get advances, self-published authors website or do any other online marketing. typically receive 70 percent of sales. According to the Jim Hall of Portage, says “I did it because I article, a standard contract with a traditional house wanted to see my book published.” He wrote gives an author an advance, and only pays royalties— You Know That Your Life Really Sucks When, the standard is 25 percent of digital sales and 7 to which he describes as 12 percent of the list price “an interesting journey for bound books—after the into the abyss of a man’s advance is earned back in exploration of his own sales. subconscious mind.”

For author Jerry Slauter, Hall warns that writers self-publishing means looking into self-publishing controlling his book from shouldn’t jump at the first beginning to end.

WHAT: company they come across.

“If you go through a Jerry Slauter’s book signing “You have to check them publisher, you submit a WHEN: out,” he says, noting the proposal, which I have heard Saturday, May 25, 2014 first publisher wasn’t is a lot more tedious and time Noon to 2pm much of a help but consuming than writing the he really liked Friesen actual book,” says Slauter, WHERE: Press, the publisher he a retired school teacher Readers World, Marquette Mall, finally decided to use. who lives in LaPorte. “The 4027 Franklin St, Anne Marie Bryant, publisher wants to be able to Michigan City, Ind. the learning resource consider it exclusively for three director at Richards High School months, so you can’t submit it COST: Free in Oak Lawn, says she felt any other place. Then, if they compelled to help others, which reject it, you have to start the For more information, is why she self-published her CALL: 219.872.1882 process over. Or you have to self-help book, Releasing Your try to hire a literary agent.”

Story: A Path To Rediscovery.

When Slauter selfShe use Outskirts Press, an published his historical novel affiliate of Amazon and Barnes Woodcutter’s Revival using & Noble which immediately got her book placed on Palm Tree Publications, he quickly learned that it takes both websites. more than just having printed copies of your book to “As far as marketing goes, I’m learning as I go turn it into a hit. along,” Bryant says.

“When you’re self-publishing, you have to get a After going through the self-publishing process fulfillment company because they deal with different before, Slauter’s newest book, Revive: The Story of stores and also do some marketing for you,” he says.

Publishing a Christian Novel, is designed to help “Atlas Book is my fulfillment company. They put me on other aspiring independent authors learn the tricks of every possible eBook list out there.” marketing their book.

But still, Slauter can’t just sit and wait for the checks “I was hoping for an instant hit, instant success, but to roll in. His vocabulary is filled with phrases like I see now that wasn’t realistic,” he says. “search engine optimization” and he builds buzz for Now he understands the success comes from his book through such online techniques as Amazon’s not only writing a compelling book but letting free download days. people know it’s out there. “You have to set “The free downloads help position your book on up a budget for marketing your book and Amazon’s Web page,” he says. “What that means is if then figure out what types of marketing will you to go to Amazon.com and type in Woodcutter’s, give you the most bangs for your buck.” the book will come up in a central position in all

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GRACE ELLIOTT TYDINGS AND HER PRACTICALLY PERFECT POOCHES words by jane ammeson photography by tony v. martin

you watch the YouTube video titled Grace Elliott Tydings and her dog, Arthur at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2013, you’ll see a small group of stately women dressed in suit dresses in colors of beige and brown. Each of the women holds a leash connected to Spaniel-like dogs with well-groomed, glossy fur and erect standing positions. There are no tugs on leashes or licking private parts—these canines know they’re on display and if they play it just right, fame and glory belong to them—and their owners.

At an unseen or unheard signal, these women begin to trot around a circle, their black Mary Jane shoes helping them turn tight quarters as they parade their dogs on a small patch of Astroturf.

The road to Westminster started about seven years ago when Tydings, who had adored dogs since she was young, graduated from college and decided to get one.

“I really wanted a Welsh Shepherd,” says Tydings, who lives in Ogden Dunes with her husband, Basil, and, of course, their dog, Arthur. “I spent time looking at the American Kennel Club website, wanting a dog I didn’t have to groom for hours and who was kind of energetic.”

Tydings also talked to a myriad of dog breeders who advised her that she also needed a breed of dog who would do well in the city (she lived in Chicago at the time) and would be happy in parks and able to cope with the rules city dogs must obey, versus running free through woodlands and fields.

“I ended up with a Field Spaniel,” says Tydings. “I describe them as a butch Cocker Spaniel. They’re bigger than Cocker Spaniels, and smaller than Springer Spaniels and they’re most commonly brown.”

Rather noble looking animals, Field Spaniels have curly fur, paddle like

ears associated with, the soft, comfy stuffed animal bodies that make you want to hug them and the mournful eyes seeming to be always longing for something that they’re never going to get—is it love? something to eat? a chance to watch his or her favorite Animal Planet show? It’s so hard to tell. A description of the dogs says they’re wellbalanced, substantial hunter companions of medium size, built for activity and endurance in heavy cover and water.

Because she had watched the movie Best of Show almost a gazillion times, Tydings thought it would be fun to show Arthur, whose real name as a pedigree is BISS GCh. Killara’s Riders On The Storm.

“I thought the movie was funny,” she recalls. “I saw dog shows as hilarious theater. But it quickly became, for me, a chaotic obsession.”

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All subcultures have their rules—both stated and unstated—and that includes the world of canine competitions. Tydings was soon learning the etiquette of dog shows which included what owners and showers should wear.

“I was told with my brown dog I should wear hot pink and fire orange and other colors which would catch the judges’ eyes,” she says. “I would ask myself when planning my outfit for a show, ‘what would Laura Bush wear?’”

Tydings also discovered that as many 90 to 95 percent of the women wear suits.

“It’s traditional, old school and it’s kind of funny, you’re at these big dog shows like Westminster and you’ll see 20 women running around in Tahari suits that went on sale at Macy’s the night before.”

Mary Janes with the flat bottoms and ankle strap were the must-wear shoes and white was the color for winter competitions.

According to Tydings, two classes of people show dogs—amateurs like herself and professionals whose entire living comes from showing dogs for other people. Tydings had been attempting to show Arthur at the championship level but had not been reaching her goals anywhere when she decided to hire her first professional handler. By then Arthur was two years old and was a serious show dog with a bright future on the show circuit.

Indeed, his milestone achievements currently include America’s No. 1 Field Spaniel 2010 and 2011 and in May of 2012 was designated AOM at the FSSA National. The AOM designation is one of the highest awards that is given at a specialty or championship show and signifies the dog was in the final running for Best of Breed, and, in the judge’s opinion, a top quality specimen worthy of wins at a National level. This January 1, 2013, Arthur was ranked No. 4 Field Spaniel in limited showing in 2012.

rivalries and feuds

“You have some really nice professional dog handlers but some of them are nuts. One made shows a nightmare for me and when I tried to

stop using her, it was like the movie Single White Female,” says Tydings, referring to the film about a stranger answering a want ad for a roommate who at first seems ideal but in reality is a psychotic killer. “It was worse that any relationship break-up or divorce.”

There were, of course, also bitter rivalries—the type of infighting that would make junior high school feuds seem tame. And Arthur, who was achieving success, soon became a target of a Field Spaniel owner who lived on the East Coast.

“Many East Coast dogs have $100,000 budgets for shows,” says Tydings, who is manager of Old Town Ale House on Chicago’s near north side.

“People advertise their dogs in magazines so they get a following and often seem better than they are. The dog that was up against Arthur wasn’t particularly good; I thought Arthur was better and deserved to win, but we didn’t have much of a budget at all.”

[Clockwise from top left] Tydings grooms Arthur in preparation for a show; Tydings at her home in Ogden Dunes, her two dogs and awards; Tydings uses make up to prepare Arthur for show; Arthur’s confirmation stance in showmanship.

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claiming I owed her money for shampoos,” she says. “I showed her letter to my lawyer and he started laughing like crazy.”

Stepping back in 2011 was the best thing for Tydings. In 2012 she started showing Arthur herself, but she wasn’t on the crazy schedule of showing him every week.

“We ended up in 2012 being number four,” she says. “It was a big 180 degree turn from hard core competition. I would just show up with my dog, win some, lose some, it was just fine. I was enjoying myself again.”

Though Arthur wasn’t available for an interview, it’s known he loves to accompany Basil Tydings, owner of Even Keel SUP FIT in Ogden Dunes which offers lessons, race training, sales, rentals, excursions and repairs when he does stand up paddle boarding, as well as long walks on the beach—so it’s our guess he’s enjoying the new lifestyle as well.

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The intense lust for winning leads some people to do anything they can to raise money for showing including taking out second and third mortgages on their homes. Tydings knows some people who lost their houses in the process of trying for a championship which also often led to divorce—as in honey, you re-mortgaged the house for a dog show?

The rivalry between East Coast dog and Arthur continued for several seasons and even which shows to enter became controversial.

“I had a job so every weekend I’m packing my car, going to some little town to build up points, it was so all so much,” Tydings says. “People were picking sides. It became so bad that the owner of the East Coast dog sent me a cease and desist letter because she thought I was slandering her dog.”

It all became too much for Tydings who decided at the end of 2011 that she was done.

“I was exhausted. I told the hander it’s time to end this, and the handler threatened to sue me,

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Hops harvest WORDS BY

JANE AMMESON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY V. MARTIN

ONE OF MICHIGAN’S HISTORIC STAPLE CROPS IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE

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wineries, were ripe to become major players in the hops business.

And that was good news for Ed Dohm. Unemployed with a two acre lot he had to keep weeded, Dohm decided in 2008 to attend a seminar presented by the Michigan State University Extension Office in Traverse City. The following year, he and his sons prepared that empty lot for hops growing, erecting poles, trellises (hops are like pole beans and like to climb) and all the other paraphernalia needed to create the type of cabling system needed to grow hops. In all, it can cost between $10,000 and $17,000 to establish an acre of hops. One acre of hops will produce between 800 to 1,500 pounds of dry hops and the price ranges from $9 to $20 per pound. But it’s not easy money, there’s cabling and cultivating as well as about a three year wait for the hops to mature.

“It was an untapped market,” says Ed Dohm, owner of Michiana Hops, who started off raising four types of hops— Chinook, Cascade, Centennial and a few Galenas. “With all the craft breweries in Michigan there’s more and more of a demand for hops, particularly locally grown hops.”

With more than 75 to 100 varieties of hops available, Dohm says you just have to pick a few and go with them. Hops

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ack in Civil War days, two crops dominated Southwest Michigan’s rural landscape—cherries and hops, the flower of the hop plant is a necessary ingredient for making beer along with grain, yeast and water.

In 1862, a local farmer built a barn a 28’ x 60’ hops barn, a building where the cone shaped hop flowers, once harvested, could be left to dry. Fifteen years later, the hops louse hit Michigan, the hop industry destroyed and the barn, located in Pokagon, was sold to a congregation who wanted to have a place to worship.

After renovating the hops bar n, The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon, Michigan found it’s home. In an interesting aside, a visiting reverend wrote the famed hymn The Old Rugged Cross, while attending a revival at the church in 1913.

The church remains and is being restored. Coincidentally, just down the road, Ed Dohm and his two sons, Joe and John, were among those who first began resurrecting the long dormant Michigan hops business.

Where grapes grow well so do hops and thus both Southwest Michigan and Northern Michigan, now known for their

counter the sweet malty taste of beer and brewers can play with different hops to create the tastes they want.

“I chose Centennial because that’s what a lot of the brewers like to use,” he says. “Each type of hop has its own special flavor.”

Indeed, according to Simon Rusk, pub operations manager at The Liver y, a microbrewer y in Benton Harbor, their two single malt and single hop (SMaSH) American style IPAs, SMaSH: Chinook and SMaSH: Warrior, have their own distinct characters because of the hops used.

“The Chinook has more of a citrusy hop grapefruit with lots of aroma and it finishes with a sharper bitterness,” says Rusk. “The Warrior is a lot less aggressive with its nose, it’s not pungent like a Chinook and has more of a lingering bitterness on the back of your tongue.”

Before there were hops, brewers used heather and myrtle to add flavor says Steve Berthel, Head Pub Brewer in charge of overseeing the specialty beers brewed at the Pub for New Holland Brewing Company.

“Then they discovered hops which add an aromatic flavor and are a preservative,” says Berthel noting that water was often contaminated centuries ago and so drinking ales and wine were much safer—or so they said.

hops A GUIDE TO

AMARILLO ORIGIN: Washington, USA Flavor Profile: Amarillo hops are one of the most commonly used hops in IPAs today. Used primarily for aroma and flavor, this style of hop traditionally displays spicy orange and other citrus characters. They are also known to give a beer a bit of floral profile, too. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; India Pale Ales; Black IPAs CASCADE ORIGIN: Oregon, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: Who doesn’t love a good grapefruit aroma and taste in their IPA? As one of the “three C hops,” the cascade hop is notorious for providing this character to both the flavor and aroma of a beer.

Floral and spice accents are also seen with this variety which sees most of its usage in Pale Ales, IPAs, and an occasional Lager. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales;

IPAs; Black IPAs; Lagers

CENTENNIAL ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: If your IPA has a citrus and/or floral character, it could have something to do with the Centennial variety of hops.

Also known as one of the “three C hops,” it’s fairly high alpha acid percentage and a medium range aroma make for a great hop to use for both bittering and aromatic characters. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Black IPAs CHINOOK ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: Chinook is the hop that smells and tastes the most like you would imagine—a dank piney forest.

These hops are known to have a very spicy finish, too, and because of the very high alpha acid levels, it makes for the

perfect bittering component of a beer. Many brewers will tell you to watch out, because they can easily be overused. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Black IPAs; Barley wines CITRA ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: This is a very new variety of hop on the market and it’s blowing peoples’ minds with its fruity and citrusy characters. It is basically the lovechild of five different hops: Hallertau Mittelfreuh, US Tettnanger, Bavarian, Brewers Gold and East Kent Goldings. Having had this in a few IPAs so far, I can tell you it’s one hop junkies are going to love. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Black IPAs COLUMBUS ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: Primarily known as another one of the “three C hops,” the Columbus (aka Tomahawk) variety has enough alpha acid to remove the teeth from your mouth.

Aside from that, it is regarded as having a very nice herbal character that can be used to bitter and flavor everything from IPAs and Lagers to all types of Stouts. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Lagers; Stouts

FUGGLE ORIGIN: United Kingdom FLAVOR PROFILE: This variety of hop, while grown in very small amounts in the USA, is one of the classic English hops. While it does have a fair amount of bittering properties if used in great amounts, it is primarily used for aroma and flavor.

You can expect this hop to impart flavors that have been described as woody, earthy and sometimes fruity. BEER STYLES: Porters; Milds; Extra Special Bitters (ESBs) HAULERTAU ORIGIN: Germany FLAVOR PROFILE: As the name would suggest, this hop variety comes from the Hallertauer region of Germany. It is a noble hop that has very low bittering qualities because of its alpha acid level, but it gives a beer a light floral (and spice) character. BEER STYLES: Pilsners; Bocks; Hefeweizens MAGNUM ORIGIN: Germany FLAVOR PROFILE: While this hop originated in Germany, it is also currently grown in the Pacific Northwest. Again, this hop has a very high alpha acid unit and is most commonly used to bitter and flavor a

beer. The aromas and flavors of this variety have been described as citrusy, herbal and even spicy. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Stouts; Porters NUGGET ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: Spicy, grassy and herbal are the primary elements this hop variety possesses. On the higher end of the alpha acid unit spectrum, these hops are primarily used for bittering American Lagers and Stouts.

Tröegs Brewery even went so far as to brew a beer that highlights this hop called Nugget Nectar. So look for it if you’re interested in this hop variety. BEER STYLES: Stouts; Old Ales; Lagers

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urrently Sullivan uses dozens of varieties of hops at the brewery.

“We do a rather large amount of Cascade, Columbus, Spalt, G o l d i n g s a n d Va n g u a rd a t Greenbush,” he says. “Cascade is popular everywhere, but we really do find it to be a good dual purpose hop, as well as a good hop to blend with a higher alpha like Columbus. Vanguard is one I started using as a home brewer and have stuck with commercially, as it is widely available and not frequently used.”

Most hop growing happens in the Northwest, particularly Idaho, Washington and Oregon. But with the demand increasing, Michigan with its perfect microclimate for growing hops, is definitely a contender.

SAAZ ORIGIN: Czech Republic FLAVOR PROFILE: Saaz is another noble hop. It’s main aroma and flavor profiles have been described as earthy and spicy. Some will say it even has a bit of cinnamonlike character to it. Because it has a lower alpha acid unit, this variety can be used for aroma and flavoring, but will likely not bring a lot of bittering character to a beer. BEER STYLES: Pilsners; Wheats; Lagers SIMCOE ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: There are many brewers using this variety today, but to get a clear understanding of what this hop variety smells and tastes like, one should look no further than the Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA. With a very high alpha acid, this is a hop that isn’t bashful with its pine, citrus and cat urine characters.

In fact, this is commonly referred to as the “cat pee” hop. Try it! BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs SORACHI ACE ORIGIN: Japan FLAVOR PROFILE: This variety was originally created and

grown for the Sopporo Breweries in Japan, but has recently been growing in the Pacific Northwest. During the hop crisis of 2007/08, a lot of brewers were looking for high alpha acid hops. Because of the alpha acids, it is typically used for bittering (and sometimes flavoring). The flavor is unmistakable with its spicy and lemony characters.

See Brooklyn Sorachi Ace. BEER STYLES: IPAs; Saisons; Wheat Ales SUMMIT ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: One of the more prominent hops varieties to be grown in the state of Washington, the summit hop is a bad sumbitch at nearly 20 percent AAU. It is also one of the better tasting hops to currently be used in big Imperial IPAs with its huge grapefruit and tangerine characters. An excellent dry-hop variety to be sure. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Imperial IPAs; Barleywines TETNANGER ORIGIN: Germany FLAVOR PROFILE: This German hop variety is similar to the Hallertauer, but it has been

called the “spicier version.”

It too has a lower alpha acid unit so its primary use is for aroma and flavor, which has been described as spicy, grassy and floral. It is also grown in Washington. BEER STYLES: Pilsners; Bocks; Hefeweizens WARRIOR ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: While this variety of hop has a very high level of alpha acids, the claims is that it can be very light in aroma. As far as the aromas and flavors that have been called out: Grapefruit, pine, lemon and spice are all profiles that make this one perfect for those big American Imperial IPAs. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; Imperial IPAs WILLAMETTE ORIGIN: Oregon, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: The Willamette hop variety is at the lower end of the alpha acid scale at about 5.0 percent.

While it may be low, it is one of the better bittering and aroma hops out there with its fruity, floral, spicy and earthy characters. This is a great hop for Brown Ales. BEER STYLES: Brown Ales; ESBs; Pale Ales SOURCE: thehopry.com/hops

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PALISADE ORIGIN: Washington, USA FLAVOR PROFILE: With a relatively low alpha acid unit, the Palisade hop variety has been referred to as one of the better aroma hops. This is another variety that is fairly new, and is produced

by Yakima Chief, Inc. in Washington. Its profile can be described as floral, grassy and even apricot-like and is ideal for IPAs. BEER STYLES: Pale Ales; IPAs; English IPAs

the issue of supply and demand and anyone growing things like Centennial or Amarillo is going to sell out fast. Supply issues have been a big reason behind our choosing odd or easily available varieties, but in a sense I’m glad as I’d rather use something that everyone and their brother isn’t using.”

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It was the need to get pale ale to the English colonizing India that made Great Britain’s brewers increase the amount of hops and alcohol in their pale ale recipes.

“Then they were able to ship it to India,” says Berthel noting that it would go first by boat, then rail and horse and wagon. “It could take up to six months to get there.

The soldiers loved it because they had a great beer with high alcohol content.”

So avid of a brewer, Berthel built a hop fence in his front yard.

“It’s a great conversation piece,” he says about the super tall hops in his yard. “The police would sometimes stop and look but it was legal.”

Though he buys from other hops growers, Scott Sullivan, co-owner of Greenbush Brewing Company in Sawyer, also grows them himself.

“I’ve test plotted varieties in my yard and on a friend’s farm and from what I can tell, the traditional American hops grow like weeds and the European varieties are pretty anemic and slow,” he says. “There must be something to it, as it seems like farmers in the area who are starting to grow hops are having similar issues and are offering traditional American varieties. There’s also

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Cynthia Ogorek, author of Along the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Rail Line, stands outside the Hegewisch station, where her mother first introduced her to riding the South Shore line.

THE LINE riding and writing

For most people, dwelling in the past is not a good idea, but it seems to work for Cynthia Ogorek.

The historian and author has spent the last 20 years sifting through books, official records and photos in libraries and historical society collections in order to gain a better understanding of often overlooked aspects of local history.

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former reporter, Ogorek says, “I got frustrated with how little room there was to tell the whole story with newspapers and magazines.”

After earning a master’s in U.S. History from Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, Indiana, Ogorek put her investigative skills to work, researching the history of Calumet City, Illinois, her hometown, and helping to found the Calumet City Historical Society Museum.

Soon after, she contributed writings to a biographical dictionary, Women Building Chicago 1790 to 1990, a project championed by the Chicago Area Women’s History Conference, starting in 2000.

Ogorek spent the years that followed assembling facts and photographs for three books published by Arcadia Publishing.

“I was at the women’s history conference in a booth across from Lake Claremont Press, and they were pushing Libby Hill’s book about the Chicago River,” Ogorek says. “I found myself thinking, ‘There’s more than one river in Chicago!” Later that afternoon, she shared these thoughts with an Arcadia Publishing representative. The conversation resulted in Ogorek’s first book, Along the Calumet River.

“I guess I chose that river because I have this attitude that’s a bit South Side versus North Side, suburb vs. city,” she says. “A lot of Chicagoans overlook the important role played by the Calumet Region and so much that is to the south and east. So many people have the attitude the world ends at (Chicago’s) 95th Street.”

Next came Ogorek’s book about the nation’s first hard-surfaced transcontinental highway, The Lincoln Highway Around Chicago.

Her latest effort for Arcadia Publishing, Along the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail Line, released in 2012, has garnered awards from the Illinois Women’s Press Association and the Illinois State Historical Society.

The book explores the creation and operation of the Chicago and Northwest Indiana region’s 104-year-old inter-urban rail line. The South Shore hugs the rim of Lake Michigan from Chicago’s Millennium Station

at Randolph Street to Michigan City, then veers east across resort communities and farm fields to South Bend’s Michiana Regional Airport. “I got the idea while giving tours on the train for groups,” Ogorek says. “A friend set me up to do this. I learned so much, it gave me the idea for a book.”

One Saturday last May, Ogorek rode the South Shore from Hammond to South Bend, offering back-stories about landmarks along the route: • Burns Ditch used to serve as home to a yacht club, though not pictured in Ogorek’s book.

• Despite the best efforts of the first National Parks Service director Stephen Mather and others to establish the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1916, national designation wasn’t assigned until 1966.

• The Beverly Shores station with its Spanish-tile roof was built with living quarters for the ticket agent and his family. That’s now a museum.

• Developer Frederick Bartlett planned the Beverly Shores community to look like an exclusive Florida community, promoting Spanish revival style homes. These never took hold on a grand scale due to the Great Depression.

• The Indiana State Prison in Michigan City arranged for inmates to work for local manufacturers until 1904.

• Amelia Earhart landed on the test fields of Bendix Corporation of South Bend, when the company was developing flight technologies.

Among the most telling landmarks along the South Shore are the numerous substations that regulate electricity used by the trains. These represented money in the bank to Sam Insull Sr., who purchased and improved the South Shore Line in the 1920s. “Insull owned several electric utilities,” Ogorek says. “Which is why he also purchased electric rail lines, which used plenty of electricity.”

As a child, Ogorek rode the South Shore Line with her mother. She witnessed the bustle of the Hegewisch station at Christmas and at quieter times when passengers lingered over coffee and sandwiches served on the marble-topped lunch counter before boarding trains.

“Those times have passed,” Ogorek says wistfully, but adds, “It’s quite remarkable that the South Shore remains so vital. Ridership seems stronger than ever.”

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When it comes to Chicago and Hollywood, 2013 has been the best of times and the worst of times.

The city’s beloved critic and cultural icon Roger Ebert passed away, but the movies are very much alive and well in the Second City—especially in its streets and soundstages.

In fact, when it comes to Hollywood (and TV) productions shot on location, Chicago may have entered a new renaissance.

And with streets closed around the city this summer for Transformers 4 (Mark Wahlberg), Divergent (Kate Winslet) and Jupiter Ascending (Channing Tatum), 2013 could be its banner year. »

Transformers 4 films at the Uptown Theater in the neighborhood of the same name.

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Chicago’s reputation as a place where productions can happen quickly, as a film-friendly destination, is something that has caught the attention of the industry at large,” says Richard Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office, part of the City of Chicago’s Cultural Affairs department. “Success has brought more success. This level of production is the new normal.”

Indeed, production companies spent a record $184 million in Illinois last year, most of it in Chicago. A new revenue record will almost definitely be set in 2013, Moskal says. With six TV shows being entirely produced in the city this year, a small-screen record is a sure thing. “We’ve never had as much TV shot in Chicago in a year, ever,” Moskal notes.

But what exactly has attracted Batman (The Dark Knight), Superman (Man of Steel) and the Transformers— along with smaller characters on shows like Chicago Fire and Chicago PD—to Chicago in recent years?

Moskal, who worked in the industry as a location manager before taking the helm of the Film Office in 1996, says it’s a winning combination of iconic scenery, local talent, welcoming government and a sprawling new soundstage that can accommodate massive and multiple productions.

A 30 percent tax credit on qualified production costs in Illinois passed by the state legislature in 2008 has been a key tool for attracting Hollywood producers, but this financial incentive alone isn’t enough; 40 states now have them. Moskal argues that a crucial driver of the current record run is local on- and off-screen talent, drawn from the theatre world and skilled set production shops.

As president of Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, Alex Pecio hosts plenty of that talent at the largest production space in the world outside of Los Angeles. Sprawled across more than 50 acres that formerly hosted a steel mill just five miles from the Loop, the 1.5 million square foot facility is proof

Signs caution pedestrians about filming of Transformers 4 in Uptown.

that the classic Field of Dreams adage— “if you build it, they will come”—can pay off, big time. After launching in 2011, Cinespace has been operating at capacity this year. The family-run Toronto-based company has taken in about $108 million in revenue and created 2,200 union jobs since launching in 2011, Pecio proudly

notes. It’s currently expanding to handle even more productions.

“We’re very happy that success has happened as fast as it has, Pecio says.

“I don’t see it slowing down.”

The crucial thing that’s happened to expand the industry in Chicago is that more companies are producing entire TV shows or films in the city.

Charlie Chaplin in one of his famous silent films, which was shot at Essanay Studios.

For example: some stunt scenes in Transformers 3 were filmed in downtown Chicago in 2010, but Paramount Pictures is actually building sets for Transformers 4 at Cinespace in 2013.

In late August, the sci-fi action production closed down the major thoroughfare of Chicago’s Uptown

Many silent films from 1905-1915 were filmed at Essanay Studios in Uptown.

neighborhood for a few days of filming. The area, which Mayor Rahm Emanuel is promoting as the “Uptown Entertainment District” due to its unique collection of historic concert venues and theaters, is no stranger to Hollywood. Johnny Depp visited in 2008 to film a bank robbery scene for Public Enemies.

But more to the point, Uptown once hosted one of the world’s largest film production companies, back when Chicago was (briefly) at the center of America’s budding film industry. Between 1908 and 1915, Charlie Chaplin and other silent movie era stars called Essanay Studios home, making hundreds of short films. But the sunny predictability of southern California soon drew the film industry west, and by 1918 Essanay was a shell of its former self.

(The handsome studio buildings still stand at 1345 W Argyle Street, where they now host a college.)

The question today is: Can Chicago sustain its newfound Hollywood success? Everyone in the city loves the attention and wants the industry to keep knocking at Chicago’s door; its good for the city’s economy, self-image and national reputation. (The last two haven’t exactly emerged unscathed from an uptick in murders in 2012, and mass school closings and teacher layoffs in 2013.) Chicago’s last high-visibility run in the industry was about 30 years ago—think Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Blues Brothers and Sixteen Candles—but that had more to do with director John Hughes’ love for the city than anything else. When Hughes’ career tapered off, so did the city’s visibility on the big screen.

This time around, the relationship between Hollywood and Chicago runs deeper—it’s more about economic value than any one filmmaker’s tastes.

That financial reality bodes well for Chicago, says Moskal. “Film and TV have great influence and power in messaging Chicago to audiences. It’s how people come to know a city on the national and international level,” he says.

Hollywood productions, then, serve as subtle advertisements for Chicago.

In other words, it’s a safe bet that Mayor Emanuel is a big fan of the Transformers franchise.

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Cinespace Chicago’s soundstage set for The Playboy Club, a former television show filmed and set in Chicago.

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“We stripped the stage bare, as the script required, and as if in storage, all the props and stage sets the Company has collected over the years were suspended, looming 12’ over the entire room. The result was a beautiful floating pile of memories hanging above the action of the play.”

THE INNOVATIVE SET DESIGNS OF JOHN MUSIAL

John Musial’s set design for Our Town.

For most of us when we purchase tickets to the theater we have traditional expectations of what that experience will entail; we think of a stage, curtains, spotlight, rows of audience seating— all part of the traditional standard of a proscenium theater. space, the drama is heightened when a digitally imposed map with intersecting lines, lights and markings, is projected across the floor of the stage. A climax is reached as the character fights not to lose her way, on the square of wood that is the stage, in her own house or in her own mind.

Musial believes that change is the essence of all drama, and when he creates a scenic world, he tries to look for ways that set changes will reflect changes happening in the story. It can be a subtle shift—a world in balance becomes slightly, imperceptibly tilted, or it can be extreme—the solid framework holding the world in place suddenly collapses.

John Musial, Director and Set Designer with Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre.

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hen John Musial, director, set designer and Architect, thinks of theater, his vision goes far beyond typical cultural assumptions. For Musial, the world of a play is an environment, a sort of machine for telling a story. He gives great consideration to choices regarding performance space, knowing the environment will effect the way the audience engages in that experience. And because different theaters have the potential to present different metaphors, the theater or cite for a production will have an effect on how the audience will engage with the play.

According to Musial, “We tend to think of the traditional stage setup—the proscenium stage—which is essentially a picture frame in which the audience watches a metaphorical picture come to life.” Modern theaters are often configured in three quarter thrust or round configurations which generally present a more sculptural design opportunity.

For Musial his favorite designs take place in nontraditional theatrical spaces, where a warehouse, or a street corner, or a forest glade, all presenting an unexpected set of metaphors for a performance. At its most basic level, the job of a set designer is to provide a play with the physical trappings necessary to the action of that play. A farce for example, may require three double hinged doors for the specific pieces of comic blocking, in a drama there may be a need for a window with a view to the land that the family is fighting over, or a bed for the lover to hide under in a romance.

These requirements, according to Musial, “provide the basic parameters of the world that you are responsible for creating, because at its heart, the real art of theatrical design is the creation of a world.”

Recently, I attended a production of Lookingglass Theatre Company’s Still Alice based on the novel by Lisa Genova, a gripping story that reveals the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the life of main character, Professor Alice Howland, wife, mother and scholar of the human brain. In Still Alice, Musial’s innovative set design provides a stage set as all inclusive room—containing furniture and elements from all rooms in the house.

The house itself becomes a metaphor for the main character, Alice Howland, this intimate space mirroring the interior space of her mind. During the course of the play objects, props and furniture, are eliminated subtly until the stage becomes an empty palette.

During the character’s struggle to navigate through this

producing theater together for 25 years, since graduating university in the late 80’s. This Company chose to produce Our Town because they saw themselves and their lives reflected in the script.

Musial’s design solution was to put on display all the detritus a theater company accumulates as evidence of their long relationship as a company.

“We stripped the stage bare, as the script required, and as if in storage, all the props and stage sets the Company has collected over the years were suspended, looming 12’ over the entire room,” he says. “The Algren Rooftop, a set result was a beautiful floating design by John Musial. pile of memories hanging above the action of the play.

“It was remarkable discovering what resonated between the words of the play and the objects above, from the chairs the company had Musial loves scenery that gets been hauling around for 25 years to the huge moon destroyed in the course of a show. from an old production of The Master and Margarita.

But most importantly he says, “the The design goal was to overwhelm the audience, the world that is created needs to support characters and the performers with the accumulation of the story and the actors living the the life’s debris.” story. It needs to be organic to the Redmoon Theater Company in Chicago is probably story, never more important than the the most visible company making spectacle theater in actors. The world needs to be essential non-traditional locations. They have spent years building and simple.” relationships with the city departments in order to make Years ago Musial worked on a these experimental performances a reality. Several years production of Jean Anouilh’s Eurydice, ago Musial hosted a couple weekend performances of produced in a 5th floor warehouse Nelson Algren: For Keeps and a Single Day, (a production space in Chicago’s then-undeveloped he also directed), performed on a 6th story open South Loop. He recalls, “In our first rooftop in Chicago. walk through of the space, we quickly This adventurous use of place served to place the realized that the problem of how character of Nelson Algren in the urban environment to block out the light the streaming so central to his persona. Musial, remembering the through the two full walls of windows performance, says, “Now that was really dreamy. Those wasn’t a problem. Using the windows special opportunities are out there, you just need to keep was the solution. The final production your ear to the ground.” featured the final image of Orpheus Musial finds a direct connection between creating pressed to the windows, searching his set designs and his architectural work. “I see horizon for his lost love. Every El train theatrical sets as machines for telling stories and thundering by in the distance was the houses as machines for living. My niche is in residential echo of her loss.” architecture and there is nothing more sacred than Our Town was a production of the building a home that reflects a family’s identity and Thornton Wilder play, produced by reflects their style of living.”

Lookingglass Theatre Company in Working with Mark Miller Architects, Musial and his 2009. It is a play about life, death and colleagues specialize in custom homes that meet the expectations, of a small community in early 1900’s New ultra-low energy use standards. For Musial, the design Hampshire. It is a classic piece of American theater, process is parallel to the one he has honed in his which famously asks for no scenery. theatrical practice.

In 1938, it was radically meta-theatrical to ask the “The first step is to come to a deep understanding audience to acknowledge they are in a theater and to the client’s needs and their style of living. We work imagine all the locations, using only chairs and a couple outward from that understanding to develop spaces that ladders. So the design problem was to design a radical express a family’s identity and allows their living use set for a show with no scenery. of the home to be simple and effortless,” Musial says Musial found importance in the theme of a small with a smile. “In architecture as in theater, nothing is aging community aging and about ways people and more difficult than simple, but great design that has the experiences accumulate around us. Lookingglass itself ability to adapt and change.” is a small community of creative artists who have been

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“I see theatrical sets as machines for telling stories and houses as machines for living. My niche is in residential architecture and there is nothing more sacred than building a home that reflects a family’s identity and reflects their style of living.”

PARKS AND RECREATION’S NICK OFFERMAN SHARES HIS FUNDAMENTALS FOR DELICIOUS LIVING

The man, the myth, the legend.

Nick Offerman, a native of Minooka, Illinois, has become a cultural icon for those looking to emulate a paragon of masculinity, largely due to his meat-loving, woodworking, cabin-dwelling character Ron Swanson from NBC’s Parks and Recreation sitcom.

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lthough Offerman sports the well-groomed mustache and some similar values to his character, in his new memoir, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living (Dutton), he is careful to draw the line of distinction between fiction and reality.

“I am quite dissimilar from Ron, which is fortunate, since I need to exist in the real world,” Offerman says. “If folks want to imagine that I am my character, that means that our show is having a very positive effect, which sounds like a pretty good problem to me.”

And indeed, Parks and Recreation, now in its 6th season, is one of the most popular offerings in NBC’s lineup.

Many critics note that although the show started out as a concept very similar to The Office, it quickly branched out after the first few episodes to find its own unique and even optimistic voice as it tells the story of the citizens and government staff of the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.

Amy Poehler plays Leslie Knope, a hard-working, slightly obsessive city government employee that idolizes Hillary

mustache, Ron Swanson has become an almost mythical symbol of manliness in a culture that increasingly leads away from nature and ruggedness.

That full-bodied mustache that Offerman dons to transform into the manly parks and rec director has become a trademark for the Swanson character. Offerman says, though, the stache was a creative decision and is not something that can be seen complementing his face on the regular.

“My boss, show creator Mike Schur, and I agreed that Ron would have a kickass mustache based upon one he had seen me sport previously,” Offerman says. “As a working character actor, I don’t maintain one look, but constantly change my hair and whiskers, so I probably have the stache pretty infrequently.”

Offerman, is often reminded by fans of his iconic status, but says it was “an office I did not campaign for.”

“I’m glad that we citizens are making an effort to discern a standard screwdriver from a Phillips-head,” Offerman says, “but I try to reassure people that I am not half as manly as most of my family, nor a great many of the teenagers in Minooka, my hometown.”

Many aspects of rural Illinois life have informed Offerman’s personality, and by extension his character Swanson. In his book, Offerman mentions that although certain personality traits are taken from his own life, his father and grandfather, both farmers, influence many of Swanson’s more rugged credos.

Offerman recounts many stories in his book of his formative years in and around the prairies of Minooka,

“The theater community in Chicago is the most creative and top-drawer group of artists working in that medium in the country.”

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Clinton and displays a deep, abiding love for waffles. In the series’ beginning, she was second in command in the city’s Parks Department, under the government-mistrusting, plaidwearing mustachioed Ron Swanson.

The two characters lead the Parks Department through a series of mishaps and successes with the help of their coworkers, including April Ludgate (played by Aubrey Plaza), a sarcastic, apathetic former intern, and Tom Haverford (played by Aziz Ansari) a snobby GQ-wannabe, but who as Knope’s No. 2, is a good man at heart.

As the series stretched on in subsequent seasons, some characters have moved on to other jobs, and new characters have been introduced—some of the most popular being Chris Traeger (played by Rob Lowe) and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott), financial consultants sent from Indianapolis to make cuts within Pawnee’s government.

Though some cast members were virtual unknowns at the time the first episode aired, a few have experienced widespread career success during the course of the series, particularly Ansari, whose standup routines are increasingly popular, and Plaza, who starred in the throwback comedy The To-Do List, released in August.

But arguably, no single character from the show has had as much widespread popularity as Ron Swanson.

From his penchant for hunting and woodworking (a hobby Offerman also shares), to his thick and luxurious

a village of just under 11,000 residents, which is located about an hour southwest of Chicago.

Growing up, Offerman worked on the family farm. He still tries to visit the area about once a year.

“There are no finer people than the folks I grew up with in Illinois, both for manners and the ability to consume an astonishing amount of beer,” Offerman says.

After high school, Offerman matriculated at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he entered the theatre program and started on a lifelong journey of performance.

After college, he and some friends relocated to Chicago and founded

the Defiant Theatre, an independent theater company still performing in the city.

“The theater community in Chicago is the most creative and top-drawer group of artists working in that medium in the country,” Offerman says.

He makes a point to visit the Chicago area annually.

“I love to get back once or twice a year, despite a pretty full calendar. I love to see my friends in plays in Chicago, get a sausage pie at Gino’s East, head to Minooka for some sweet corn or whatever else Mom and Dad are cooking. Recently, I’ve begun to head for any purveyor of the fine and tasty meads from Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville. Tough to beat their

Nick Offerman will be appearing in the Chicago area to promote his new book, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living.

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A selection of tenets from Offerman’s new book “Choose your favorite spade and dig a small, deep hole, located deep in the forest or a desolate area of the desert or tundra. Bury your cell phone and then find a hobby.”

“A mustache tells people that you’re willing to take the bull by the horns.”

“If you think that altering the tip of your nose with surgery will make you happier... alter something much more malleable than your flesh, like your priorities, or your friends. Quit looking in the mirror so much.”

“Bring enough wit to any given situation to lighten the load with a grin.”

“If there is a God, no part of the Bible or Christian doctrine will convince me of his existence half as much

as the flavor of a barbecued pork rib.”

“Definitely allow your significant other to choose your shirt, but leave it there.”

“The ‘cleaner’ we keep our children, the weaker they will become. One man’s opinion. Also, most bugs are pretty tasty.”

“Once we begin to depend on the sugar treat of the GPS to change our diapers... then we might as well just clinb back into the stroller and caterwaul until Mommy brings us a cookie.”

“Underwear is a great idea.”

EDITOR’S PICK: Look out for a tasty haiku in Chapter 1.

inventive and delicious menu, which is always evolving and surprising.”

Offerman’s saxophone skills have also been on display as part of Ron Swanson’s alter-ego, a successful jazz saxophonist and lady-killer called “Duke Silver.” He has played the instrument since his youth.

Though he never played the instrument professionally, the locals of the Minooka area may have witnessed the early developments of Duke Silver.

“The high schools of Lisle, Lincoln Way and Elmwood Park have all enjoyed my stylings in high school during jazz contests, but they [were] largely unaware of the lightning striking at their very feet,” Offerman says. “Probably because of my mediocre playing. I also played in the Minooka High School marching band when we played at halftime of a Northwestern football game once, but nobody saw it because the stands were empty.”

The stands may have been empty back then, but now, with the help of his characters Swanson and Silver, Offerman is anything but hurting for fans. With roles on various other TV shows throughout the years, including Will & Grace, Deadwood, The West Wing and Children’s Hospital among others, Offerman has become an influential presence on the TV screen. He was even named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2012: Mustache Edition.

In his latest endeavor, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living, hitting shelves October 1st, Offerman aims to bring fans and readers laughs and tips to live life as deliciously as possible.

“It’s a humorous look at some of the fundamentals that make my life delicious, including some autobiographical cautionary tales,” he says. “My goal and hope is that it provides a hearty helping of chuckles to the reader, and perhaps a little instruction.”

Offerman wrote the book while working on play with his wife.

“I wrote at home and at my shop, and I wish I’d had more time to spend in reverie, staring out of a fishing cabin window at a breezy Minnesota lake, but, alas, I was in Los Angeles. It was fun anyway.”

Offerman’s wife Megan Mullally, best known as the wealthy, alcohol-binging, but ultimately lovable Karen from Will & Grace, can also be seen on Parks and Recreation as Tammy 2, Swanson’s second ex-wife.

Offerman’s book, though laden with many robust tales, takes a chapter to share the importance and hilarity of romantic love, in which he shows his gratitude to Mullally and tells the highlights of how the two TV show favorites came to be a couple.

The book offers many other pieces of advice and stories about how Offerman growing up and getting his start right in Chicago’s backyard, became the man who became “The Man” Ron Swanson that fans know and love today.

In a word, summing up how he lives a delicious life, Offerman’s secret: “Hustle.”

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Nick Offerman and real-life wife Megan Mullally

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hen Jane Elliott arrives at Anthony’s Salon in Valparaiso, Indiana, she’s living her dream of a career in hair care. The salon’s new stylist from Paul Mitchell “always had an interest in the fashion world.”

“After attending Culver Academies, I decided to pursue a career in the fashion industry,” she says, “which in turn led me to the exciting world of hair care.”

She also brings a wealth of experiences. “I was able to work backstage high-fashion hair during fashion week in New York City, for Emerge Fashion through Paul Mitchell. I was also a part of Paul Mitchell’s huge show in Las Vegas.”

It’s given her the invaluable opportunity to do backstage work with some the top experts in the industry. She also specializes in men’s hair fashions.

That makes her a perfect fit at Anthony Voltattorni’s salon, where high-fashion savvy and exacting experience mean customers enjoy truly wonderful service and satisfaction.

Elliott is thrilled. “After working in Chicago for some time, I made the decision to come home to my hometown of Valparaiso. It’s fantastic to work at Anthony’s Salon, one of the top-notch salons in the region. I chose Anthony’s because of his extensive history in the industry: With more 55 years in the business, he knows how to run a successful salon.”

Says owner Voltattorni, “Once our staff members come to work here, they want to stay.”

Elliott also has excellent training in high-fashion makeup and airbrush, offering that extra service Anthony’s Salon clientele appreciate.

Anthony’s full-service salon includes individualized hair care, with consultation and an emphasis on cut and color. For the best results, top-quality products are always applied, including Aveda and Sebastian hair care products, Wella hair color, and OPI brand nail care.

Owner Voltattorni, who has attended international conferences and given demonstrations, says “A great cut and a great color can really re-energize people’s whole outlook on themselves, and make themselves feel wonderful about their appearance.”

For those needing extra care, Anthony’s Salon brightens the outlook for those in nursing homes, and contributes its expertise to various charities, such as Locks of Love, “so that cancer patients can feel good and look good during a very difficult time,” says Voltattorni.

At the salon, clients appreciate the availability of reflexology as a complementary health therapy through different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears. The holistic approach for those who desire it sends clients out the door feeling so wonderful, from the inside out.

Located inside Anthony’s is Pure Skin Medi-Spa. An extension of Anthony’s commitment to beauty and well being, Pure Skin owned by Registered Nurse Jeane Ziegler, offers facials, chemical peels, micro dermabrasion, laser skin care and hair removal along with medical aesthetic services such as Botox, Dysport, Reslylane and Juvederm. Hours are by appointment only. With a specialty in ANTHONY’S SALON custom color and services like waxing, 2500 Calumet Ave customized skin care, Anthony’s is Valparaiso, Ind. truly dedicated to making clients feel 219.465.1525 absolutely beautiful. anthonys-salon.com

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So the question is this—are you telling your true story?

“So many people just don’t have the time anymore to decorate the way they would like to,” explains Jan LeVan, co-owner of Ambiance, a home décor and gift store located in St. John. “We love showing our customers how they can take something original and unique in their home and build around it with new and beautiful things. It’s all about getting inspired again.”

Indeed, all it might take is one step inside the new store to get inspired once again. Filled to the brim with elegant yet simple, trendy yet classic merchandise, owners LeVan and Tina Hines are proud to offer something a bit out of the ordinary to area shoppers. “Both being from this area, we both have shopped here often and have found most stores, whether boutiques or big box, carrying very traditional merchandise,” explains Hines, who has worked in retail for the past 10 years. “We wanted to offer something completely different, merging the old with the new to

create a truly unique atmosphere.”

This unique atmosphere is on display right when you walk in the door, making the biggest impression through a feature focus stone wall and recycled palette tables to showcase merchandise.

The owners also dedicate much time collaborating and showcasing the work of fellow women-owned businesses. “We feature many local artists and designers throughout the store,” remarks Hines, who opened the doors of Ambiance on August 5. “We love to give back and work with creative people like ourselves.”

Next year, plans are to expand the Ambiance brand to include interior design home services. “Both Jan and I are always on hand to listen with both ears to our customers,” says Hines, who lives just blocks away from the store. “We look forward to a time when we will provide our customers in home services, but until then, we love when someone comes in with pictures of a particular place in their home and ask how we can jump in and help them with it.

It’s like bringing their house into our store.”

Because while both LeVan and Hines know how fun and wonderful designing the interior of a home can be, they also know that doing it will leave their customers more time to truly spend on what’s most important—family and friends. “We like to say the store is not who we are, but just a part of who we are,” reflects Hines. “We are passionate about what we do, but we are all about getting out and living one’s life.”

“I came home from the store exhausted the other day, and my 23 year old son looked at me and told me how proud he was to see AMBIANCE how far I have come in my career,” 9490 Wicker Ave concludes LeVan. “That’s truly what it St. John, Ind. is all about.”

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ometimes when they’re handing out advice, designers will recommend you start your design project with artwork. Why? Because it’s a great place to look for color inspiration.

Artists have a firm grasp of the way colors play off one another and which colors bring out the best in their partners, so it’s pretty good advice. It’s not the only possibility for a starting point, but it can definitely inspire great design.

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eason after season, Indian Summer Boutiques’ clothing is sought after by women who love the eclectic collection of carefully selected clothing, bold accessories and stunning jewelry—all hand-picked by the discerning Elise Mauro. The collections here are favorites of countless women and for very good reasons! There are loads of flattering pieces—from the very sustainable yet fashion forward Sympli clothing line to stylish lines from Habitat, Connie’s Moonlight and Oh My Gauze (which is available year-round for your kick back vacation to warmer climes).

A simple way to transition between seasons is jewelry, and Mauro displays super chic collections of jewelry ranging from twisted modern, edgy and off-beat to statement pieces by the incomparable Jeff Lieb. Attend one of the two Sympli Trunk Shows to see many head-turning transitional pieces—sought after by women who love the confident, creative and vivacious spirit of the line.

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A Mystery Dinner benefiting the education programs of South Shore Arts was held for the fourth consecutive year (more or less) this past spring, featuring the scrumptious cuisine of executive chefs Nicole Bissonnette and Gary Sanders of Bistro 157 and Bartlett’s.

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he secret dinner location, known only to the chefs and select South Shore Arts staff, was an anonymous (but far from innocuous) home in Long Beach. Built in 1914 as a modest beach cottage only a block from the lake, the home underwent a major expansion in 2004. “We should have just torn it down and started from scratch,” the wife opines in retrospect. As homes go, it’s strikingly personal and super cozy. Full of colorful art and whimsical objects, it has more life in any given room than most people’s entire houses, but even if it were empty, it would still be a masterpiece of lakeside living.

As collectors, the owners started out innocently enough with “cheap little odds and ends” when they first got married. That was in 1968. They quickly moved on to 17th through 19th century glass, especially from St. Louis (the factory in France, not the place in Missouri) and Baccarat. Why? “What do you think?” the wife quips. “We were obsessive-compulsive. We liked to spend money.

We liked to be surrounded by nice things. We enjoyed their beauty.

Take your pick. We needed counseling.”

When asked what they collect, the list was endless. There were so many things, who could remember? “Wine glasses first, then

spoons and spooners—does anybody even know what a spooner is? Then we went on a binge with English stools, pillboxes, a collection of chocolate molds that we started and ended in one day, nutcrackers, copies of A Christmas Carol to put out for the holidays, copper pots and tubs, Lalique figurines, watches, brass candlesticks, napkin rings. Did I mention doorknockers?”

This year’s guests of honor were Amy and Dr. Michael Koufos of Munster, who had purchased the dinner the previous June at the annual South Shore Arts Beaux Arts Ball. The Koufi (that’s not a typo, it’s the plural form),

invited three additional couples, including Mike’s sister Maria McShane and her husband Niall, Karen and my eye doctor Brad Anderson, and Jennifer and my dentist Dr. Rick Johns. If anybody put out an eye or a tooth, we were set.

Our guests had kicked off the festivities back in Munster, where their chauffeur for the evening picked them up in a luxurious party bus courtesy of Southlake Limousine.

Amy and Mike served their friends champagne during the 45-minute trip to LaPorte County, none of them knowing the final destination. Some thought they were coming to my house, but I knew better.

MENU Hors d’Oeuvres Parmesan Short Bread topped with Olive Tapenade and Beef with Fresh Basil

Raisin Pecan Crostini topped with Whipped Goat Cheese, Prosciutto Candied Walnuts Asian Ahi Tuna Tartare Spoon with Crispy Wonton

dessert time, the guests grew restless. Anarchy reared its ugly head with the announcement that “We’re coming to join you in the kitchen!”

“Oh no, you’re not,” Chef Nicole brazenly asserted, but her objections were all for naught as the guests swarmed us with their enthusiasm and democratic esprit. It was touching, when you think of it, their wanting to rub elbows with the help. But where did they get the energy?

The six courses described at right, along with accompaniments and wine, attest to the evening’s excess and the hearty constitutions of our merry guests.

I tried to be moderate as far as my own consumption was concerned, even skipping an entire course or two. I’m sorry to say that I get tired now around eight—maybe it’s premature old age, I don’t know, sue me.

As a seemingly ancient relative (she was probably 40) used to joke when I was a child, “I’ve got dropsy and heart trouble: I drop down, and I don’t have the heart to get up.” That’s me all over. I couldn’t wait for it all to end.

In the nick of time, the sated guests were whisked away in their party bus before it turned back into a pumpkin, our chefs kicked back for a much-deserved glass of wine, and our indefatigable hostess got out a mop and started scrubbing the kitchen floor. Talk about your Cinderellas.

Oh well. Another year passes, another mystery is solved, another ten thousand calories are consumed by well-fed guests and yet another fairy take comes mercifully to an end.

First Course

Truffled Sweet Pea Goat Cheese Ravioli Light Parmesan Citrus Broth

Second Course

Celery Root Porcini Bisque finished with Sherry

Third Course

Whimsical Asian Duck Confit Salad

Fourth Course Scallop “Chowder”

Seared Diver Scallop, Crispy Polenta, Sweet Corn and Manila Clam Chowder

Entrée

Smoked Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Leek Mashed Potatoes Truffled Wine Demi-Glace, Seasonal Vegetable

Dessert

Warm Guiness Chocolate Brownie Michigan Sun Dried Cherries and White Chocolate with Valpo Velvet Black Walnut Ice Cream

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cupboard—not to mention fishing obscure whiskies and other cocktail options out from the farthest depths of the liquor cabinet. Making guests happy was the order of the day.

When the time came, corralling the rowdy ones into the dining room was like the proverbial herding of cats. But at last, with a sigh of relief, everyone was seated and we began to serve. I was accompanied in these efforts by our hostess, of course, and Pat Colander, associate publisher of this very publication. It was Pat who conceived of the Mystery Dinner in all its wonderment some years back, and I have to say, we’ve raised a lot of money thanks to her vision. At the same time, my life of subservience has been firmly established.

My own relationship with the guests goes back many years— you could say that some of them have even been intimate with me (eyes, teeth), and I would just like to go on record saying that, yes, they took advantage of the situation! Whenever they needed something, they whistled loudly with their fingers in their mouths, as if they were hailing a cab. The sound cut right through me. It was shrill and vulgar and further more it bugged me. They pinched my hinder parts and forced me to sit on their laps— and that was just the women!

But it was all in good fun, ha-ha. We served one course after another of the most sumptuous foods for what seemed like an eternity. The evening wore on. Would the gluttony never end? Round about

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These are folks who have been best friends for decades, and they are very comfortable with each other to say the least.

A particularly alcoholic evening in Chicago some ten years ago is still a sharp, one might even say painful, memory to all of us, although quite hysterical at the same time. I had to serve on a panel discussing art that I didn’t like in Chicago the next day and can distinctly recall listing to one side throughout the session, almost falling off my chair at one point. I didn’t feel well again until about ten o’clock that night. I’ve grown up since then; others, I’m not so sure about.

So, as the guests pulled in, I girded my loins with the trappings of a proper waiter.

Earlier that day, I had stopped at Bed, Bath & Beyond to pick up a slimming black chef’s apron that I could wear for serving, as well as concealing my expanding waistline.

With the evening’s personnel all in place, it was time for drinks and a walk to the beach to see the sunset. The ladies in their impossibly high spike heels tiptoed their way, risking life and limb, braving the gravelly street down to the lake.

In the meantime, Nicole and Gary were hauling one load of ingredients after another from their cars into the house, simultaneously staging their prep space for the evening and already cooking away. May I just say that our hostess, the collector, was very accommodating and gracious about consigning her own decorator touches to the

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66 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso 219.531.0612. bonfemme.com “Elegance in a casual setting” is the motto that drives the succulent cuisine at Bon Femme Café. One of Chicago-land’s most gifted industry leaders, Executive Chef Eddie Luick has prepared an exquisite menu blending American and Continental European with a French accent. Customers can treat themselves to a selection of exquisite dishes guaranteed to satisfy the taste buds. They can relax and take pleasure in the elegant French décor as the staff creates a chic dish presentation assuring a memorable dining experience.

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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 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.

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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.

BLACK EYED P SMOKEHOUSE CANTEEN 110 West 9th Street, Michigan City. 219.809.2045.

The Black Eyed P Smokehouse Canteen of Michigan City is the home of the gourmet woodfire turkey.

The owners have created a special cooking technique with a custom-made smoker and combined good old-fashioned cooking with innovative technology to create a delicious and juicy turkey. The signature woodfire cooking process is also used for turkey breasts, Cornish hens, chicken wings, and ribs. Turkey

and chicken can be ordered with one of three distinct flavors—herb and garlic, Caribbean jerk, or Cajun.

BOARDWALK BAR AND GRILL 3000 E Shore Dr, Culver. 574.842.5386. culvermarina. com/bwbg.html. The BoardWalk Bar & Grill offers live entertainment and private parties along with a thoughtful and popular menu. Located at the Culver Marina, the restaurant boasts plenty of family seating at the gazebo, offering a great view of the harbor.

BUTTERFINGERS 2552 45th Street, Highland. 219.924.6464. 921 Ridge Rd #D, Munster. 219.836.4202. Every day, Butterfingers prepares a selection of ready-to-heatand-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 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.

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

For those who like more traditional pies, there are thin-crust options with toppings such as sausage,

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

Delivery and take-out available.

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.

DUNELAND BEACH INN 3311 Pottawattamie Tr, Stop 33, Michigan City.

800.423.7729. dunelandbeachinn.com. Duneland Beach Inn is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of New Buffalo, Michigan. The newly remodeled circa-1924 Inn houses eight guest rooms as well as the superb restaurant, catering to loyal locals and Chicagoans. Begin your Duneland Beach evening by unwinding in the cozy bar with one of their signature ice-layered martinis, or select from an extensive wine list like none other in the region (prices range from $26-$336), or simply relax with a cold craft beer after a day at the beach. For dinner, choose the tranquil outdoor patio or the comfortable dining room. The dinner menu includes special chef’s features

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GAMBA RISTORANTE 455 E 84th Ave, Merrillville. 219.736.5000. gambaristorante.com. The former owners of the Venezia Bar & Grill and Venezia Café, Benito and Hilda Gamba, have combined their efforts into the grand Gamba Ristorante. Located in Merrillville, this restaurant is housed in an architectural masterpiece, which is hard to miss with its circular design and copper roof. Modeled after upscale restaurants in exotic European locations, the menu offers classic Italian cuisine. The risotto alla Milanese features Arborio rice with saffron, “just like in Milan,” and the wine room boasts storage space for 1,000 bottles. A banquet hall holds up to 200 people and looks out onto an open courtyard.

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, mahi mahi, 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.

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GINO’S STEAK HOUSE 1259 W Joliet St, Dyer. 219.865.3854.

600 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.769.4466. ginossteakhouse.com. The chefs at Gino’s, who have more than 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 nineounce 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 available at the full-service bar, and there is a special children’s menu so the entire family can enjoy the dining experience.

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

Innovative selections include a variety of appetizers, and specials are paired with recommended wine by the glass. A crab cake salad with fresh mozzarella and Bibb lettuce is a staple for lunch, and all entrées are accompanied by hot and crusty garlic Parmesan cheese rolls. You can indulge in a traditional multi-course Italian dinner or order by the item. For lighter fare, soups, salads and pizzas are served with cheerful dispatch. Sumptuous dinners include a renowned Veal Scallopine Piccata, served in a white wine sauce, and scampi sautéed in garlic, lemon, thyme and butter. The wine list is extensive but educational, and the desserts range from classic tiramisu to real Italian gelato. Lunch entrées average about $12, while dinners cost $18 to $25.

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 cumin-crusted 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-diefor 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.

LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT 7501 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake.

219.374.9283. cedarlakelighthouse.com.

Stunning water views through floor-toceiling windows are perfect for sunset aficionados and are just one more reason to stop at this restaurant nestled on the eastern shoreline of Cedar Lake. Executive Chef Ken McRae draws upon his 25 years of culinary experience in creating a menu with such signature dishes as steaks— offered blackened or Cajun style upon request and served at a sizzling 500 degrees for the ultimate in flavor—plus lake perch and Chilean sea bass. For more casual fare, offerings include burgers, salads and pastas.

There’s an emphasis on local products from nearby farms and ice cream from Fair Oaks Dairy Farm. Bottles of wine are half price on No Whine Wednesdays.

LUCREZIA 428 Calumet Rd, Chesterton.

219.926.5829. 302 S Main St, Crown Point. 219.661.5829. lucreziacafe.com.

Lucrezia has been a Northern Italian favorite since owners Michael and Nada Karas first opened it in the mid-nineties, in a historic downtown Chesterton building.

Several years later, the couple renovated the William Barringer Brown Mansion just off the downtown square in Crown Point, continuing their fine dining tradition. (In fact, Lucrezia won a 2006 and 2008 ROSE Award for “Putting Porter County on the

Map.”) Signature dishes include chicken Vesuvio—slow cooked chicken served in a rosemary garlic sauce with roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables—and roasted lamb shank braised in its own juices accompanied by roasted potatoes and braised red cabbage. Specials include veal medallions with mustard and mushrooms topped with a roasted brandy cream sauce. Not to be missed is the zuccotto, a sinful domedshaped chocolate sponge cake filled with white chocolate mousse and pistachios and sauced with both chocolate and raspberry.

Lunch entrées average $20, dinner $30.

MILLER BAKERY CAFE 555 S Lake Street, Gary. 219.427.1446. millerbakerycafe.com. Veteran restaurant manager Jack Strode has brought the historic Miller Bakery Café back to life featuring creative small plates, fresh seafood and the finest grilled meats. Savor original recipes like Scallops with Soft Polenta, Pepperonata and Romesco Sauce, Red Chili Glazed Salmon with Israeli Couscous, Spring Peas, and Golden Pea Shoots, or a classic NY Strip grilled to perfection with custard potatoes and fresh veg du jour.

For more casual fare, our MB Burger is made with fresh ground beef, bacon jam and smothered with crispy Fontina onions, great with a Bell’s Beer, Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade, or a glass of one of our boutique wines. For dessert, try our Signature Bread Pudding Made with Buttery Croissants, Golden Raisins and Toasted Pecans Served Warm with Fresh Blueberries, Whipped Cream and Whiskey Caramel Sauce. Enjoy a fresh approach to New American Cuisine with beautiful food and creative cocktails in a fun atmosphere of artistic design, casual elegance and warm, attentive service in the newly renovated historic Miller Bakery.

MILLER BEACH MARKET PLACE 925 N Shelby Street, Gary. 219.939.9007. millerbeachmarketplace.com. Open seven days a week, the Miller Beach Market Place offers sustainable and environmentally friendly products. From gelato to fresh produce to gluten-free options, the market offers healthy and fresh options with the convenience of being right off the beach.

STONEY GARDENS 110 W 9th Street, Michigan City.

219.879.8997. stonygardens.com. Dedicated to creating moist, flavorful meats, the founders of Stony Gardens decided to take advantage of their engineering background and their passion for great flavor. The Stony Garden co-owners created a special smoker that would allow for the poultry to cook thoroughly, yet remain flavorful and juicy throughout. Stony Gardens also offers catering services with a variety of southernfusion choices such as greens, Caribbean salad, pasta salad, rice and beans, cornbread, peach cobbler and more.

STOP 50 WOOD FIRED PIZZA 500 S El Portal, Michiana Shores.

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

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.

TEQUILA RESTAURANTE 110 S Main St, Crown Point. 219.661.8226. tequilarestaurante.com. Striving to exceed any and all expectations of a typical Mexican restaurant, Tequila Restaurante offers a revolving menu that pairs fresh, seasonal offerings with the staff’s longtime traditional family recipes prepared in a scratch producing, labor-intense kitchen.

Hearty plates are delivered to white linen, flower and candle adorned tables by devoted professionals. There’s something for everyone, starting with tableside guacamole, hand-cut carne asada, a build-your-ownplate of tacos, tostadas, sopes, enchiladas, tamales and flautas, as well as fresh ahi, mahi mahi, and sea bass tacos, to 21-day aged filets, one-pound pork chops and bone-in rib eyes. The seasonal cocktail selection boasts scratch-made 21-ounce margaritas and house drinks as well as a boutique of perfectly paired wines. Established in 2009, Tequila Restaurante takes great pride in its current “on the square” location, offering a one-of-a-kind “Mexperience” in its eclectic social dining room (children’s menu available), tequila cantina (21 and over) or outdoor seating (weather permitting).

Reservations strongly suggested.

VENICE ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE 275 Joliet St, Dyer. 219.322.8565. veniceitaliansteakhouse.com. A quality restaurant with pickup and delivery services available, Venice Steakhouse offers a wide array of cuisines, from Italian-inspired meals to steakhouse classics. The menu includes dinner house specialties such as chicken saltimbocca, veal medallions and roasted whitefish. In addition to a variety of dishes, the eatery provides a stylish atmosphere for socializing and dining. Guests can mingle in one of the two outdoor dining areas—a glass-encompassed patio and an open-air patio—as well as enjoy a marble bar indoors.

WILLIAM B’S STEAKHOUSE AT BLUE CHIP CASINO 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City.

888.879.7711 ext 2118. bluechipcasino.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 fivestar wine list and complete appetizer and dessert selections. The average cost of dinner is $25, and reservations are highly recommended.

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he passion for cooking took Luis Hernandez from the cocina (kitchen) in Guadalajara, Mexico where he helped his mother and grandmother prepare family meals to Chicago when he was 16. But instead of continuing to make the classical dishes of Mexico, Hernandez instead started working in the kitchens of Italian restaurants, learning to mix pasta dough and roll out perfect strands of fettuccine, linguine and thin sheets of lasagna and ravioli, slow cook soups and sauces to marry the tastes, grill meats Italian style, often with extra virgin olive oil and a scattering of fresh herbs and, among his favorites, creating luscious Italian desserts.

In some ways, explains Hernandez, both Italian and Mexican cuisines are similar in their use of fresh picked ingredients like herbs, tomatoes, garlic and onions.

Many dishes such as pasta sauces (Italy) and moles (Mexico) are slow simmered, their tastes building in complexity as they cook.

“Mexican food is a spicier,” says Hernandez, “but both are very flavorful and special.”

While working in Chicago, Hernandez met and worked for Joe Scalzo, who had moved from Southern Italy to study international business at Loyola University but instead decided to pursue his own passion for great, authentic food served in a convivial setting. Scalzo opened two Italian restaurants in Chicago, Piazza Bella and Via Carducci, before moving on to start Ciao Bella in Schererville. Having mastered both traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine, Hernandez was onboard as executive chef when the restaurant was launched four years ago.

Open for lunch and dinner, menu offerings at Ciao Bella include a selection of risottos including Risotto di Mare—Italian Arborio rice “Risotto” with shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels and clams and traditional pasta dishes like Lasagna della Casa, house made pasta sheets layered with Bolognese sauce, ricotta, tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella. Meats like veal, beef and chicken are prepared in classic ways such as Italiano, Parmigiana and Milanese but the menu also offers more contemporary takes on Italian cuisine as well such as their pan seared Ahi Tuna and grilled asparagus on fresh baby spinach, accompanied by a creamy sweet garlic sauce and crispy fried artichokes.

Though Hernandez, who says his outside of work hobby is cooking, still enjoys the foods his mother makes including cochinita pibyl, chunks of pork wrapped in banana leaves and then slowly roasted in the oven, when he cooks at home it’s much more likely to be Italian with CIAO BELLA maybe a few Mexican dishes on the side.

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BISTRO ON THE BOULEVARD 521 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph. 269.983.6600. theboulevardinn.com/bistro. This American 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. 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’s menu items include horseradish crusted salmon accompanied by sautéed spinach in a Michigan cherry vinaigrette, steak frites—a tallgrass 8-ounce top sirloin with pomme frites and herb butter—and crispy duck confit with sweet potato perogies, micro greens, and walnut vinaigrette.

Prices are reasonable, starting at $14 for the All American Burger with bacon, smoked gouda, lettuce, and tomato, to steaks for around $30. Be sure to check out the last Wednesday of the month sushi menu for such delights as seaweed salad with sesame dressing, shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber with wasabi topikiko—as well as the choice of sakes. Reservations are always helpful, especially on the weekends.

BREAD+BAR 645 Riverview Drive, Benton Harbor.

269.757.7219. breadbarbh.com. bread+bar uniquely rests in the rising art community of Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The restaurant’s large windows open you to a spectacular water view of the St. Joseph River. bread+bar’s location boasts beautiful sunsets and alfresco dining. A seasonal patio is perfect for a hand-crafted cocktail. The restaurant décor utilizes natural materials, giving a feeling of warmth, comfort and ambiance, perfect for good conversations, celebrations, meetings, and small dinner parties. The restaurant also includes a white marble chilled display bar, filled to the brim with delicious ready-made sandwiches and salads for a quick “grab and go” snack. Starting from scratch and crafting by hand, bread + bar prepares healthy, fresh and flavorful meals. Dishes are paired with Bit of Swiss artisan breads that are made fresh daily for lunch and

dinner. Craft cocktails are made fresh and micro beers are ice cold, poured through frosted taps.

THE BUCK 412 State St, St. Joseph. 269.281.0320. eatatthebuck.com. Originally known as the Silver Dollar Cafe, the restaurant was referred to by regulars as “The Buck” until it closed in 2009. The newly reinstated Buck Burgers and Brew promises to offer a new, affordable burgers-and-beer experience at a slightly more upscale version of the original Silver Dollar Cafe.

The brewpub is focused on serving Michigan draft beers and ingredients sourced from local growers.

CHECK, PLEASE! FARM TO TABLE FESTIVAL T h e R o u n d B a r n W i n e r y, 1 0 9 8 3 Hills Road, Baroda. 800.716.9463. redbarnwinery.com. Located in the countryside of Southwest Michigan, the Farm to Table festival provides an opportunity for award-winning chefs and local, family-owned farms to come together and give festival goers an afternoon of tasting and sipping local fare. There will be more than 40 chefs, farms, wineries, breweries and distilleries at The Round Barn Winery. This first annual event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 1 from 12:30 -4 pm (Eastern Time). Tickets may be purchased online at checkpleasefestivals.com.

COPPER ROCK 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo.

866.494.6371. fourwindscasino.com/ dining/copperrock.asp. A meat lover’s delight, this upscale restaurant features Midwestern USDA Prime steaks aged for 42 days in their Himalayan Salt Brick Locker as well as a nice selection of seafood including cold water lobster, fresh seasonal oysters, crab cakes, king crab legs and colossal shrimp. For serious carnivores, there’s the 55-day dry-aged 26-ounces bone-in rib eye while oenophiles will love the 450 selections of wine by the bottle or 40 selections by the glass. Must try sides are the truffled lobster mac ‘n cheese made with aged white cheddar and truffle cheese sauce, cavatappi noodles and chunks of lobster meat and the Copper Rock Cheesy Fries— giant fried potato wedges smothered in truffle cheese sauce, crispy pancetta lardons and scallions. The Copper Classic Dinners offer a three-course selection of starters, entrees and desserts from a list including such selections as a grilled Kurobuta pork chop with apples, caramelized onions and mashed sweet potato, roasted chicken breast stuffed

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THE GRILLE AT HARBOR SHORES 4 0 0 K l o c k R d , B e n t o n H a r b o r.

269.932.4653. harborshoreslife.com/ grill. The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course is the picturesque backdrop for the Grille at Harbor Shores. The new clubhouse restaurant will be open seven days a week during golf season (AprilOctober) and will schedule selected open days of the week in the off-season.

Executive Chef Mark Smith’s menu plans for breakfast, lunch and dinner will be focused on locally grown and sustainable food including a range of daily and weekly specials. While the lunch menu will have a variety of sandwiches, burgers and entrée salads, dinner will feature steaks, poultry, dish and signature dishes, also a complete wine list.

HARD ROCK CAFE, FOUR WINDS 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo.

800.494.6371. fourwindscasino.com/ dining/hard_rock_cafe.asp. Hard Rock’s energy pulsates in perfect synergy with Four Winds, making it a must stop for those who thrive on live entertainment, late night dining options, rock and rock memorabilia (nobody does it better than Hard Rock Cafe) and well prepared American style food while staying close to the casino action. Adjacent to the gaming area, the two level, 12,000 sq. ft. Hard Rock features seating for 275, live entertainment and, of course, a large gift shop area. Beyond their Legendary Burgers like the 10 ouncer

topped with seasoned bacon, Cheddar cheese, crisp fried onion ring, lettuce, tomato and pickles, there’s grilled salmon, smokehouse offerings like BBQ ribs and chicken as well as smoked pulled pork, a weekend breakfast buffet and happy hour.

The kids’ menu features crispy chicken drum sticks tossed in their signature sweet Hickory BBQ Sauce, hot dogs and oven roasted chicken salad. For dessert, make the hard choice between such sweets as chocolate mousse, strawberry cheesecake, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and chocolate peanut butter pie.

LARK & SONS BARBECUE AND HAND CAR WASH 4 4 0 W M a i n S t , B e n t o n H a r b o r.

269.926.9833. Lark’s is known for their fine menu of delicious barbecued seafood, polish dogs, barbecued and jerk chicken, and a variety of side orders. The old-style southern recipes and aromas will take you back to another place and time. Visitors can see for themselves why Willie Lark has the reputation of having the best barbecue in the Twin cities area.

PLAYERS BAR & GRILLE 221 Main St, St. Joseph. 269.982.4000. playersstjoe.com. A great lunch and dinner destination, Players Bar & Grille offers innovative dishes alongside perennial favorites. Their menu includes appetizers like homemade spinach dip, salad selections such as a spinach salad with blackened salmon, and more. The restaurant’s dinner specialties include fried perch or chicken piccata. The restaurant also hosts events such as a weekly euchre tournament, trivia nights and live music.

RYEBELLE’S 518 Broad St, St. Joseph. 269.281.0318.

Ryebelle’s is a romantic and elegant destination for fine American cuisine. The restaurant features a comfortable dining room, exceptional service and fine American cuisine. The menu includes favorites such as juicy burgers and cheesy pizza, fresh seafood and hearty steaks. The restaurant offers rooftop dining overlooking scenic Lake Michigan.

SIX.ONE.SIX AT JW MARRIOTT HOTEL 235 Louis Campau Promenade NW, Grand Rapids. 616.242.1500. ilovethejw.com/ dining.html. Bringing the best through the door on the front end is the hallmark of this luxury hotel, located in this Michigan town on a growth trajectory. The menu is simple, and executive chef Justin Dalenberg satisfies the most discerning palate.

Size, freshness and outstanding taste characterize the seafood. The mussels, oysters, salmon, tuna and scallops are cooked flawlessly and served in a variety of ways, including raw, grilled and poached in herb and broth combinations that coax out and mix perfect flavors. Locally produced poultry, particularly the duck breast, gets an excellent treatment with specially designed, hand-cut vegetable sides. Steaks, chops and filets are held to a high standard, and the wine pairings exceed expectations. But the extras make the entire experience so memorable: the perfect martini with a choice of olives; spiced butter and cheese selections served with a variety of fresh-baked crackers and breads; a cheese plate presented with separate garnishes for each type and slice;

and housemade desserts, including a thick, rich and dense crème brûlée in multiple flavors. Even the coffee is a treat, especially when complemented by an aged Porto.

The architecture, spacious interior design, orchestrated and technically perfect lighting, and impeccable service combine to create an atmosphere that enhances the experience. Entrées average $25-$35.

The specialty drink (the bar features a wall of blue Skyy Vodka bottles) and the wine list, like the menu, are high-quality and carefully chosen. Reservations are a very good idea; while the restaurant, Mixology bar and the atrium lounge fill the vast expanse of the first floor, at certain times on the weekends every seat is taken, and there may be a short wait.

TABOR HILL WINERY & RESTAURANT 1 8 5 M t . Ta b o r R d , B u c h a n a n .

800.283.3363. taborhill.com. Tabor Hill Winery’s restaurant is all at once elegant, urbane and semi-casual. Its windows afford ample, rolling vineyard views; the menu is sophisticated. Chef John Paul Verhage, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, gives a modified California-cuisine touch to signature dishes like raspberry chicken and the salmon wrapped in grape leaves.

The extensive appetizer menu includes items like mini Morel Mushroom Pizzas and Kobe Beef Carpaccio. Though the restaurant is easy to find—just a half hour north of South Bend and 20 minutes east of New Buffalo—it’s not always easy to get in. Reservations are suggested—but those who wander in unannounced can sip at the complimentary wine bar or purchase

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with king crab meat accompanied with asparagus, demi-glace and Hollandaise sauces, and chocolate mousse dome and crème brulèe.

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Miller Bakery Cafe now features creative small plates, fresh seafood, and the finest grilled meats.

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“Bon Femme is a unique dining experience in Valparaiso!”

I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed Bon Femme. From the atmosphere to the server to the quality of food, everything was amazing! We highly enjoyed our visit and will be back often!

“Romance” Had duck sliders, delicious! had some great wine too.

Their soup is homemade in house and was really really good.

I will definitely go back to try other items.

“Vegetarian Choices” I’ve been coming to Bon Femme for years now, and it continues to be my favorite restaurant in Valpo. As a vegetarian, it’s hard to beat the apple salad - made with bibb lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, granny smith apples, and a white balsamic dressing, it’s absolutely incredible.

I’ve tried to recreate it at home and just can’t get it to taste the same.

Pair that with the vegan lentil soup and the house made sourdough bread, and you have yourself a heavenly meal.

“Outstanding Seafood” Whenever I go here, I order seafood or seafood special.

Fish was fresh an prepared perfectly.

Great service, and nice decor inside and on the patio.

“Great Lunch Experience” Just retired. My wife took me to Bon Femme for a celebration lunch.

She got the lobster and artichoke quiche. I had the rib eye steak sandwich. We both had a small side salad. The food and service were excellent. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside.

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bite & SIP 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.

WILD DOG GRILLE 24 Center St, Douglas. 269.857.2519. thewilddoggrille.com. Sam Kendall, co-owner of the Wild Dog Grille, says their Italian-inspired cuisine, with a newage twist, has been delighting the public ever since they opened their doors in June 2007. Start out with fresh spring rolls stuffed with crab meat and wrapped in a thin rice paper, or try the crab cake served with three dollops of Creole rémoulade for a flavor enhancement. Another tasty option is the pesto spinach cheese dip served with flat breads fired fresh in the stone oven.

Their trademark stone oven pizzas are fired in the best stone oven on the market for an old-world, thin-crust flavor. Fresh-cut steaks, such as the popular filet mignon and New York strip, are exceptional. Finish the meal with a vanilla panna cotta made from scratch from the chef’s family recipe, the Oregon berry cobbler or a Key lime tart.

The restaurant has a liquor license, and the owners pride themselves on offering a laidback atmosphere with the quality of highend restaurants. Prices go up to $25.95 for the filet mignon, with most selections under $20.

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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.

Now in a new location, 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 wineItalian 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.

GLENWOOD OAKS RIB & CHOP HOUSE 106 N Main St, Glenwood. 708.758.4400. glenwoodoaks.com. The Jarosky family has been serving a solid menu of steaks, chops, fresh seafood and vegetables for a generation, with specials that reflect newly popular items or vegetables in season. But the clientele returns again and again for the staples, which include Angus steaks and chops, sautéed fresh lake perch, oysters Rockefeller done à la Isabelle, and salads of crunchy iceberg lettuce with house dressing.

Armadillo eggs—fresh jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheddar, fried and served with salsa and sour cream—are the ultimate in comfort food. Dinner entrées average $20; lunch entrées run in the $12 range.

GIBSON’S STEAKHOUSE 1028 N Rush St, Chicago. 312.266.8999.

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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.

works in many of the dishes, including dessert. A multi-course lunch averages $12, dinner $15.

SMITH and 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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SIAM MARINA THAI CUISINE 16846 S Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park. 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

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With the philosophy that a comfortable, sociable kitchen enhances the lives of the entire family, Christine Julian of Julian Kitchen Design in Oak Brook, worked with owner Lynn Aseltine-Kolbusz, in making this charmng space very functional as well.

[Opposite page] Linhaven, an 1880 Italianate-style farmhouse on the Galien River in Union Pier is the perfect country getaway for Aseltine-Kolbusz and her husband, Dr. William Kolbusz.

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designed the hood over the stove.

“The kitchen would have a completely different look and feel if the island matched the perimeter cabinets,” says Julian whose business specializes in kitchens, baths, libraries, mud rooms, or anything built-in in every style including traditional, modern, transitional, Asian and English. “Designing for a small, quirky space was a challenge. It takes more time, in thought, planning and sourcing to create the layers necessary in an old home.”

The 1920s sofa and chair belonging to AseltineKolbusz’s grandmother occupy a prominent spot in the conservatory which also features some of her collection of vintage English and German antlers which are no longer allowed into the U.S. by the Europeans and a framed painting showing a plumed bird standing in a wetland which she added because of the nearby marsh.

In a corner is a narrow circular stairway leading up to a second floor room with comfy couches, shelves of toys, views of tree tops, a large screen TV and Mason jars filled with treats.

Here is the perfect hangout for the couple’s ten grandchildren, all of whom are 11 years old and younger.

Aseltine-Kolbusz was able to find a balance of differing styles In the living room with its tiled fireplace, framed quilts and tall front door with a leaded glass transom are two antique Dutch chairs done in an eggplant

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With her love of antiques, vintage fabrics and textiles— Aseltine-Kolbusz, who has taught quilting and restores old quilts, can determine the date and provenance of a quilt by its themes and the material used—created a retreat with the provincial ambience and look typical of French and English country homes several centuries’ years ago. Aseltine-Kolbusz, an ASID professional interior designer, worked with long time friend and business associate Christine Julian, owner of Julian Kitchen Design in suburban Chicago.

“A big consideration for me has always been the architecture and period of a house—architectural context,” says Julian who also designed Aseltine-Kolbusz’s Oak Park home. “Another strong focus was patina—layers of items, worn through loving use.”

Together they created a romantic, elegant and cozy series of rooms with furnishings as disparate as furniture made from rich mahogany wood carved to imitate bamboo—a French style popular during the time of Napoleon III. Chicken coop wire for cabinet doors and an industrial light with a copper interior over the restored Hoosier cabinet from the early 1900s that Aseltine-Kolbusz topped with granite turns it into the perfect kitchen island and over her range, she designed two-inch handmade tiles and set them unevenly into the wall to give the appearance of being old. Julian custom

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“I heard that Ralph Lauren looked at these chairs with the idea of reproducing them for his furniture line,” she says, “but then decided that they would have been too expensive to make it worthwhile.”

For the walls, the two chose paints and wallpapers from Farrow & Ball, a company based in Dorset, England whose products can be purchased at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Julian also designed the vanity in the first floor bathroom so that it looks like a piece of furniture.

“We lived in the house as it was when we first bought it to get a feel for it and to see if we liked living here enough to update it,” says Aseltine-Kolbusz, noting that the home most likely had just three owners including a farm family who lived there for a 100 years of so, earning the property a Centennial Farm designation. “All the owners did their thing and certain rooms like the kitchen and bathrooms totally needed to be redone.”

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But the couple also wanted to keep the historic integrity of the home intact and to let the new seamlessly flow into the old.

“I kept all the original windows in the home,” says Aseltine-Kolbusz, “as well as the pine doors and wood floors.”

Sometimes though, earlier re-dos were redone such as tearing out the linoleum covering the kitchen floor and replacing it with diamond shaped stenciled wood stained in two different wood tones.

Stairs ascending from the kitchen give the couple a refuge from their wonderful but at times boisterous grandchildren. Their bedroom is a delightful eerie with a fireplace, large windows opening up on to vistas of the front gardens with its fountain and leafy 150-year-old trees. Chairs near the windows are perfect for reading and on a small table is a model Kolbusz built of the Flying Fish, an American Schooner dating back to 1860. Just across the staircase landing is a large dressing area and bathroom with a door

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accessing a roof top sitting area complete with lounge chairs. Just an arms’ length away is one of the oldest oaks on the property.

“In the fall it is just wonderful with all the colors,” says Aseltine-Kolbusz, who owns an interior design company called Room Service. “And we put lights in the trees so at night it’s so pretty.”

The front yard, surrounded by hedges, is formal with pathways leading to the porch and front door. In the back, are several garden areas including both a native, shade and cutting garden as well as large pots brimming with blooms.

Though no longer part of the property, the farm’s barn, built around the 1850s can be seen from the yard. The old milk house is still part of the land owned by the [Clockwise from top] couple. Built of An ASID professional thick stone with interior designer, steps leading Aseltine-Kolbusz likes below ground, the comfortable but it was used to elegant look of 18th and 19th French and English keep perishables country homes and uses cold in those furniture, textures and days before colors to create the refrigeration. ambience of that time “I did some and place; Antique white wicker furniture along research on it,” combined with a wood says Aseltineplanked table, scattered Kolbusz. “They area rugs and a primitive used to cut ice cabinet accent the large in the winter screened-in back porch; from the Galien For large groups and more formal meals, River which is the dining room is the just over there perfect backdrop for and place blocks serving guests; A small of it in the milk desk topped with old house for storing family heirlooms are food when the part of the bedroom and study used for overnight weather turned guests; In a space she warm.” calls the conservatory, Now she and Aseltine-Kolbusz placed her husband her grandmother’s 1920s use the building sofa and chair, art work including her collection to hold their of vintage English and gardening tools.

German antlers.

Kolbusz also added his touches to the home.

Arched antique shutters open to reveal the circuit box in the hallway connecting the kitchen to the bath, an old primitive cabinet Aseltine-Kolbusz found at an antique store now stands on the back porch its doors opening to show perfectly arranged grilling equipment.

“It’s the surgical side of him,” she says.

“He likes things very neat and orderly.”

The two chose the home because of its peaceful, wooded and riverside setting.

“Many old houses seem cold and can give you odd feelings, but I thought this house had so much charm and warmth,” says Aseltine-Kolbusz.

“We knew when we walked in, it was right.”

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9490 Wicker Ave, St John 219.558.0748 Ambiance’s inventory of new, trendy items as well as stylish gifts are there to help customers express their own voice through their home decor at any occasion. Owners and design experts Jan LeVan and Tina Hines are proud to offer something different to local customers, as well as their help in designing the perfect home space.

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CK BUILDING & DESIGN CORPORATION 877.448.1516. ckbuildinganddesign.com.

With more than 20 years of experience, the builders at this company specialize in custom homes and green building, as well as renovations and remodeling.

CK Building works throughout Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana and Will and Cook Counties in Illinois.

DEAN’S LANDSCAPING 238 Kennedy Ave, Schererville. 219.864.9078. deanslandscaping.com. Dean Savarino and his team at Dean’s Landscaping specialize in designing outdoor rooms for the home. Using a variety of hardscape structures such as patios, walkways and retaining walls, combined with other materials and patterns, Dean’s can create a custom backyard for each customer. Customers should call to schedule a consultation.

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FIELDSTONE CABINET COMPANY 800.339.5369. fieldstonecabinetry.com. Since 1979, Fieldstone Cabinetry has been creating custom kitchens and baths. With more than 90,000 door, finish and specie combinations, the options are endless for either new construction or remodeling products. A comprehensive line of internal organization accessories and decorative embellishments are also available.

MARUSZCZAK APPLIANCE. 7809 W Lincoln Hwy, Schererville. 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.

MIDWEST WIND AND SOLAR 866.430.0518. Midwest Wind and Solar, LLC specializes in solar electric, solar thermal and wind systems for the residential, commercial, municipal, educational, and agricultural sectors throughout the Midwest. They also provide grant writing, certified site analysis, design, installation, maintenance, and training. With over 25 years of electrical, automation and project planning experience, Midwest Wind and Solar assures superior results.

STEINER HOMES 4825 W 100th Ln, Crown Point. 219.916.3744. steinerhomesltd.com. Steiner Homes offers affordable homes throughout Lake, LaPorte and Porter counties.

The in-house residential home designer works with clients’ ideas, either from a previous plan or starting from scratch. Clients can build on their own lot, or Steiner has access to a variety of lots throughout the area. A variety of features are available, and Steiner is committed to keeping those options at the highest quality and most affordable price.

SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION 2045 East Dunes Highway, Gary, Ind. 219.886.3728.

Superior Construction is the premiere large construction firm in Gary, Ind., having built such notable structures as Saint Mark’s Church, Lew Wallace High School, the Virginia Hotel and the Memorial Auditorium. Today, that legacy continues, with their safety priority and awards as one of the top companies in that arena in the state.

VON TOBEL LUMBER & HARDWARE Various locations. Visit vontobels.com. Von Tobel Lumber & Hardware is a building materials supplier that serves the professional contractor, the remodeling contractor and the do-it-yourself consumer. Great pricing and an outstanding selection are just the beginning at Von Tobel Lumber & Hardware. Design services and expertise as also offered to all customers. Von Tobel Lumber & Hardware serves customers throughout northern and central Indiana as well as the greater Chicagoland area with locations in Valparaiso, Michigan City, Schererville, Lafayette and Stevensville, Mich.

Michigan

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.

WATER PLACE 18853 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 facility has “everything you need for plumbing services.”

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ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS, INC 9760 Indiana Pkwy, Munster. 219.922.9333. archaccents.com. This architectural millwork shop specializes in one-piece curved wood molding and radius millwork. In addition to radius casings for windows and doors, Architectural Accents can customize products for any shape and wood specie.

THE BEACH HOUSE 619 E 3rd St, Hobart. 219.942.0783. The 1,000-squarefoot 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, preowned furniture known as Like New. COPPER BUTTERFLY 120 S Main St, Crown Point. 219.663.1506. This hometown boutique with an uptown flair is located

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in the historic Metcalf Apothecary building built in 1881. The original built-in walnut cabinetry houses trendy fashions, unique gifts, home decor, artisan jewelry, vintage finds, art and fair trade items. Copper Butterfly is a friendly family-owned business and supports “Shop Local.”

FENKER’S HOME FURNISHINGS AND GIFTS 1 1 1 4 L i n c o l n w a y, L a P o r t e , I n d .

219.362.3538. At Fenker’s Home Furnishings & Gifts, they offer quality home furnishings for every room of the home. Fenker’s carries furnishings for the living room, dining room, den, bar, sunroom and more. They also offer delivery service, clock repair and design services, and are always available with friendly and helpful advice and recommendations.

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

LOU BUTCHER’S FURNITURE WERKS 4980 W US 20, Michigan City. 219.872.1700. furniturewerks.com. The Butcher family provides quality furniture upholstery, repair and refinishing. Furniture Werks also offers to work with customers to come up with something new using different finishes or fabrics.

MARY & MARTHA HOME ACCENTS 2044 45th Street, Highland. 219.924.3820.

Mary & Martha offers a wide selection of home accents to help shoppers find the perfect accent piece. Their Highland showroom is filled with gorgeous lamps, unusual wall décor, artful centerpieces and other unique home accents that make a statement in home décor.

MC INTERIORS 1 1 0 2 F r a n k l i n S t , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

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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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 St., South Haven.

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

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 showroom features teak root benches, textiles, Indonesian pottery, unique new furniture and an extensive mirror gallery.

Claudia Lobao’s Global Dreams jewelry can also be found here.

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

IMPERIAL FURNITURE 57530 M-51 S, Dowagiac. 269.782.5020. imperialfurniture.net. Imperial Furniture was started in 1962 by Russ and Eleanor Klapchuk and was known as Imperial Bedding Company. Originally, it manufactured custom-made mattresses and box springs. With the addition of headboards, chests and upholstered goods, within 10 years the company outgrew its downtown location, moving to its current site. Today, the Klapchuks’ daughter, Carol, and her husband, Art Springsteen, own the business. The family provides an oldfashioned atmosphere, where shopping is fun and there are no high-pressure salesmen.

Customers say it’s the best-kept secret in southwest Michigan.

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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. The gallery offers a varied collection of fine art by established well-known artists as well as talented emerging artists. Furniture artists are available to design and construct one-of-akind 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.

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.

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SOIREE URBAN GIFTS 421 N Main St, Oshkosh. 920.231.2888.

Soiree Urban Gifts & Antiques was founded in 2003 by mother-daughter team Karen and Kia Brey. Soiree carries a wide range of eclectic and salvaged goods, new reproductions, and locally made art as well as gifts, home décor, and a great assortment of lake themed clothing and wall décor.

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ARNELL CHEVROLET 239 Melton Rd, Burns Harbor. 219.787.9200. arnellmotors.com. One of Northwest Indiana’s largest auto dealers features an impressive inventory of new and used Chevrolets, Hummers and Corvettes. Parts, servicing and financing are also available.

B&E MARINE 31 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City.

888.603.2628. bemarine.com. This familyowned and -operated boat store-slashmarina features a large inventory of new Sea Ray and Boston Whaler models, along with an ever-changing selection of used and brokerage boats. Its waterfront location allows B&E Marine to provide on-the-water services, including boat slip rental, storage, hoists and fuel dock.

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 9911 W 300 N, Michigan City. 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.

THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHOP OF MICHIGAN CITY 2 9 6 8 N H w y 4 2 1 , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

219.878.8885. hdmichigancity.com. While the Harley-Davidson brand needs no introduction, the Michigan City store stands out in the crowd, being a member of the largest Harley dealer in the state. A large selection of new and pre-owned motorcycles are available for purchase or for rent. The store also offers accessories, repair services and periodic events.

LEXUS OF MERRILLVILLE 3957 US Hwy 30, Merrillville. 219.769.4545. lexusofmerrillville.com. Lexus vehicles and customer-service focused sales teams can be found at this dealership, which features new and pre-owned vehicles—including luxury and sport sedans, SUVs and convertibles.

Financing, vehicle services and parts and accessories are also available.

SCHEPEL AUTO GROUP 2929 Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville. 866.724.3735. schepel.com. This renowned auto dealer in Northwest Indiana offers new and preowned vehicles by Cadillac, Hummer, Saab, Buick and Pontiac. The experienced sales staff, plus the extensive online inventory, helps consumers find the car most suited for their needs. Repair services 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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THE JOY OF FLOWERS 6 1 3 F r a n k l i n S t , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

219.879.4047. thejoyofflowers.com. Bernie Scott has owned this full service florist since 1981. The shop offers European and custom designs with imported and domestic flowers, blooming green plants, silk and dried flowers, gifts and more.

SCHOOLHOUSE SHOP 278 E 1500 N, Chesterton. 219.926.1551. schoolhouseshop.com. This quaint collection of shops—located inside a schoolhouse built in the 1800s—features a wide array of gifts, antiques and home décor. Adelaide clothing boutique and the Magic Pantry—which features Marilyn’s Bakery products—are popular favorites at this shopping destination.

WHITING FLOWER SHOP 1341 119th St, Whiting. 219.659.0326.

Established in 1900, this reputable flower shop offers a large variety of floral styles, for an equally large variety of occasions. In addition to flowers, the shop carries a wide selection of giftware and collectibles, as well as plants.

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POSSESSIONS 25 Center St, Douglas. 269.857.1925. possessionsdouglasmi.com. Possessions Gift Shop, located in downtown Douglas, is a destination where visitors can find an array of novelty items, as well as necessities. The gift shop holds clothing, jewelry and home accessories. It also features original art by local artists Lisa Doezema-Schulist, Krista Ardensen, Brandy Schroeder, Eva Snow and Greg Gale.

PURELY MICHIGAN 406 State St, St. Joseph. 269.983.3300. puremi.com. PurelyMichigan, established in May 2012, offers a fun, unique shopping experience. We offer products designed, created, manufactured and distributed by Michigan individuals and companies. Their inventory includes items such as jams, salsas and sauces, popcorn, chocolates and cookies, maple syrup and honey products, kitchen items, collections of art from local artists, blown glass and beach glass and T-shirts.

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HOMEWOOD FLORIST 18064 Martin Ave, Homewood.

708.798.0326. homewoodflorist.com.

Serving the Chicago area for more than 40 years, this full-service florist offers friendly and prompt service. Homewood Florist boasts a large inventory of fresh flowers and also specializes in tropicals, plants, European gardens, high-style floral, silk and dried arrangements, and gourmet and fruit baskets.

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FAIR OAKS FARM 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks. 877.536.1194. fofarms.com. This family-owned and operated dairy farm is one of the largest in the United States. The Dairy Adventure gives visitors an up-close experience, including a tour of the cheese factory, where all different types of cheeses are made, and the birthing barn, where about 80 calves are born every day.

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.

MILLER BEACH MARKET PLACE 925 N Shelby St, Gary. millerbeachmarketplace. com. Carmella’s Miller Beach Market Place is a centrally located market place providing healthy, environmentally responsible, and sustainable products. The store is a landmark casual shopping destination for the residents, guests and visitors to Miller Beach lakefront in Gary, Indiana, located just off the beach in Miller Square. Miller Beach Market Place stocks the finest fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables as well as customer-selected products.

SEATTLE SUTTON’S Various locations, Indiana and Illinois. seattlesutton.com. Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE), a family-owned Illinois-based company, offers a convenient no-gimmick approach to healthful eating. The meal program is scientifically designed, tested and has over 25 years of proven results.

SSHE prepares tens of thousands of healthy, delicious meals weekly and its innovative approach has helped thousands of people achieve and maintain weight loss without the planning, shopping or cooking for themselves.

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HOT LOGIC hot-logic.com. The Hot Logic 400 cooks meals in 45-90 minutes and keeps them at a safe temperature without drying out the food. The shelve sensors detect when your meals are done and holds it at the appropriate temperature until you’re ready to eat.

OLIVE MILL 220 Culver St, Saugatuck. 269.857.5900. olivemillsaugatuck.com. 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, Illinois.

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CENTER FOR IMPLANTS, SEDATION AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY 890 Richard Rd, Ste A, Dyer. 219.227.5084. 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.

CARE POINTE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DOCTORS 801 MacArthur Boulevard, Munster.

219.836.2201. carepointe.net. The otolaryngologists at Care Pointe spend most of their time listening to understand patients’ concerns, and responding with

the best treatment options. CarePointe Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus Center uses the most advanced and up-to-date techniques and treatments, such as minimally-invasive sinus treatments, in-office CT Scanning, balloon sinuplasty, and allergy testing to accurately diagnose and quickly treat patients.

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

219.836.4820. Bethany Cataldi, D.O., specializes in ear, nose and throat surgery and facial plastic surgery. In fact, she is the only female facial plastic surgeon in Northwest Indiana who’s been specifically trained in surgery of the face, head and neck.

Dr. Cataldi’s expertise in such procedures exclusively ranges all spectrums, from topical treatments like skin peels, to hair removal, to full nasal construction.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 9 0 1 M a c A r t h u r B l v d , M u n s t e r.

219.836.1600. comhs.org. This awardwinning hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility with 354 beds and a medical staff of more than 530 physicians. Community’s services include a surgery center, oncology center, women’s diagnostic center, pain clinic and rehabilitation center. One of the hospital’s newest endeavors is the daVinci Surgical System, which is a cutting-edge technological system for prostate cancer.

FRANCISCAN PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL 701 Superior Ave, Munster. 219.922.4200. franciscanphysicians.org. Franciscan Physicians Hospital offers nearly 50 medical specialties and subspecialties in a 63-bed acute care hospital setting. Physicians and staff provide award winning services, stateof-the-art technology and best-in-region staffing ratios to deliver the highest quality of care. An endovascular program led by world-renowned Dr. Paul Jones provides NWI patients the best in heart care.

FRANCISCAN ST. ANTHONY HEALTH 3 0 1 W H o m e r S t , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

219.879.8511. 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, an emergency department, behavioral medicine, rehabilitation services, medical surgery units, oncology, pediatrics and a multidiscipline physician practice.

FRANCISCAN ST. MARGARET HEALTH 5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond.

219.932.2300. smmhc.com. One of the largest acute-care hospitals in Northwest Indiana, Saint Margaret Health offers myriad services in their Dyer and Hammond locations as well as multiple off-site facilities.

The hospital offers all private inpatient rooms, a wide variety of health care services and state-of-the-art technology.

METHODIST HOSPITALS 600 Grant St, Gary. 219.886.4000. 8701 Broadway, Merrillville. 219.738.5500. methodisthospitals.org. With two full-service campuses in Northwest Indiana, these notfor-profit, community-based hospitals have a reputation for being one of the region’s leading health care providers. Methodist’s physicians, staff and volunteers proclaim a dedication to quality service, with specialties in multiple areas of physical and mental health, including cardiovascular, oncology, neuroscience, rehabilitation and behavioral health.

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

877.462.6249. weunderstandwomen.com. The board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists—Drs.

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

PINNACLE HOSPITAL 9301 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point.

219.796.4150. pinnaclehealthcare.net. This acute care hospital prides itself on its small facility; with only 18 beds and 5 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 REGIONAL HOSPITAL 85 E US 6, Valparaiso. 219.263.4600. 3630 Willowcreek Rd, Portage. 219.364.3000.

650 Dickinson Rd, Ste 150E, Chesterton.

219.926.7755. porterhealth.org. The new Porter Regional Hospital is a five-story 430,000-square-foot center with all private patient rooms sitting on a 104-acre site with room for growth far into the future. 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 1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart. 219.942.0551.

Known for its outstanding patient care, this nonprofit, acute care hospital has 190 beds and a medical staff of more than 300 physicians. Services featured include an award-winning joint replacement program, comprehensive bariatric and weight loss services, women’s diagnostic center with same-day results, acute care rehabilitation, functional/integrative medicine, heart valve institute and multiple outpatient facilities throughout Lake and Porter counties.

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

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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER 5841 S Mar yland Ave, Chicago.

773.702.1000. 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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PEOPLE’S BANK Various locations, ibankpeoples.com. For more than 100 years, Peoples Bank has maintained a philosophy of commitment to the customer, a belief that has allowed Peoples Bank to thrive and continue to serve the people of Northwest Indiana.

Today, People’s practices banking that is driven by relationships, not just transactions.

Because People’s is a locally-owned and

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

219.241.0952. dawnbernhardt.com.

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

COLDWELL BANKER, DONNA HOFMANN 219.331.1133. dhofmann.com.

Donna Hofmann, Coldwell Banker and Residential Brokerage, specializes in residential properties in the Indiana Dunes.

McCOLLY REAL ESTATE Various Locations. Since 1974, McCOLLY Real Estate has provided superior service by understanding personal needs. Whether the customer is a first time home buyer, resale, commercial, land, new construction or luxury home buyer, McColly is there to provide the best options. From purchase to financing to rentals and relocating, we provide one stop real estate with you in mind throughout our local communities, nationally and internationally.

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

BRIGATA HILLS 2 0 0 W 5 0 0 N , Va l p a r a i s o .

219.746.6881. Brigata Hills is a luxury new home community located in Porter County, within Valparaiso city limits and just 5 minutes from downtown. Served by the esteemed Valparaiso School System, families living in Brigata Hills have access to academically-acclaimed high schools, middle schools and elementary education. Less than an hour drive or train ride from Chicago or to the Lake Michigan’s beach towns, the variety of cultural, environmental and entertainment opportunities is limitless.

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

269.208.3862. sharonhalliburton. com. For more than 30 years, Sharon Halliburton has specialized in property management, having been licensed as a real estate agent and a broker more than 10 years ago. Her expertise covers residential, lakefront and vacation properties, plus farms, golf courses and vineyards.

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

269.469.3950. coldwellbankeronline. com. New Buffalo’s premier real estate firm features properties in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Both the in-office staff and the Coldwell Banker website offer multiple services and resources for buyers and sellers.

HARBOR SHORES REALTORS 584 Lake St, Saugatuck.

269.857.3900. harborshoresrealtors. com. Principal broker Tammy Kerr and team specialize in helping their clients buy and sell properties in the Saugatuck/Douglas area. Each of the agents are members of the National Association of REALTORS. HARBOR SHORES RESORT 269.932.1600. harborshoresresort. com. Southwest Michigan’s biggest, most talked about project is underway in Benton Harbor. The residential community will include a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, marinas, an indoor water park and a luxury spa.

The property is surrounded by two rivers and five beaches. Custom home sites and cottages are available.

LAKE PARK PLACE 301 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph.

269.429.6666. 301lakeboulevard. c o m . T h i s n e w, s e v e n - s t o r y condominium development is being constructed in the historic building that was formerly the YWCA. Residents can choose from 10 floor plans, each of which come with a private balcony. Other perks include an indoor parking garage, indoor pool and 10 years of free golf at two nearby golf courses.

ORCHARD LAKE DEVELOPMENT 269.695.9100. Carefully placed among the trees, thirty lakefront homes have been beautifully designed to take full advantage of the peaceful woods and water vistas. To insure comfortable, as well as scenic living, features include vertical cedar siding, huge windows,

wraparound porches and spacious, open floor plans. Orchard on the Lake balances high-quality construction with low-impact land development, thus preserving and enhancing the existing natural landscape.

PRUDENTIAL RUBLOFF PROPERTIES 439 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo.

269.469.8300. 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, single-family, 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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ABOUT FACE SKIN CARE 2169 US 41, Schererville.

219.227.8697. About Face Skin Care specializes in a custom approach to treating healthy skin. About Face offers custom facials, microdermabrasion, PCA peels, Swedish massage, airbrush makeup, waxing services and more.

ANTHONY’S SALON 2500 Calumet Ave Ste F, Valparaiso.

219.465.1525. For more than thirty years, Anthony Voltattorni has become established in the Northwest Indiana haircare market, with salons in Merrillville and Valparaiso. The salon carries Aveda and Schwarzkopf products and offers full-service haircare—with a specialty in custom color-as well as waxing, nailcare and reflexology.

COSMEDIC SKIN & BODY CLINIC 210 E 86th Pl, Merrillville.

219.795.1255. 58 E Walton, Chicago.

312.377.3333. cosmedicclinic.com.

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 non-surgical cosmetic procedures, particularly breast surgery, body contouring and facial aesthetic surgery. Less invasive procedures include tanning, waxing and facials.

ELLE SALON 113 W 8th St, Michigan City.

219.874.3553. This upscale salon, situated in Michigan City’s historic

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PARK WEST 400 Fisher St, Munster. 219.836.8282.

1stmetbuilders.com. This gated community presents an opportunity to live in one of the premier neighborhoods in Northwest Indiana.

Each of the 51 estate-sized lots, all 1/3-acre or greater, is bordered by a park, pond, creek or lushly landscaped green belt. Park West has developed the community in partnership with 1st Metropolitan Builders, which is known for building high-quality, custom-built homes, all in a traditional design.

Northwest Indiana. Owners Roger Lain and Joe Gambril bring a combined 30+ years of experience in real estate sales and customer service.

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managed community bank, they respond quickly and effectively with the service and solutions customers need to meet their financial goals.

Headquartered in Munster, Indiana, Peoples Bank provides a wide range of consumer, business and wealth management products, as well as a tradition of high-quality performance to the residents of Lake and Porter Counties. The company operates Banking Centers in Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Gary, Hammond, Hobart, Merrillville, Munster, St. John, Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana.

shore THINGS district, offers full-service hair care, plus manicures, pedicures and facial waxing.

Retail products include skin care, body care, a men’s line, wooden styling tools, a full line of Aveda products, and other calming items such as Aveda teas, candles and oils.

PURE SKIN, LLC 2 5 0 0 C a l u m e t A v e , Va l p a r a i s o .

219.743.5778. Pure Skin offers a unique combination of traditional spa services, m e d i c a l a e s t h e t i c t re a t m e n t s a n d sophisticated cosmetic laser treatments designed to help clients look and feel their best. Turn back the clock to reveal younger, smoother, healthier looking skin with Pure Skin’s advanced aesthetic treatments.

STUDIO ONE 9228 Indianapolis Blvd, Ste 3, Highland.

219.923.1915. Dennis Schram and his staff at Studio One present a home-away-from-home atmosphere at their salon. Seven stylists work on the floor, and they offer a range of services including hair, nails and massages.

VANIS SALON & SPA 221 US 41, Ste J, Schererville. 219.322.5600.

1620 Countr y Club Rd, Valparaiso.

219.465.6414. 107 N Main St Ste A, 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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AVALON MANOR 3 5 5 0 E U S 3 0 H w y, M e r r i l l v i l l e .

219.945.0888. theavalonmanor.com. Along with exceptional service, the Avalon Manor boasts elegant interior décor, exclusive bridal suites and a stunning staircase that leads into a beautiful ballroom.

CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.1950. cvpa.org. Up to 450 guests can share in your joy at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, which features a variety of table options, glass and crystal table settings, and elegant extra touches. The center offers visually stunning elements, including crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor brick terrace.

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FRED ASTAIRE VALPARAISO BALLROOM 2759 W. Morthland Dr. Valparaiso, Ind. 219.242.8643. fredastairevalparaiso.com.

The Fred Astaire Valparaiso Ballroom is the only Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studio in Northwest Indiana, with the largest ballroom floor in NWI. For those looking for ballroom lessons, ballroom groups, or ballroom parties or socials, Fred Astaire Valparasio Ballroom is the best selection. Their instructors have years of experience and continue their training and education throughout the year.

LUBEZNIK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 101 W 2nd St, Michigan City. 219.874.4900. lubeznikcenter.org. This art center is a sophisticated venue that can transform a

wedding into its own work of art. Located on Michigan City’s lakefront, the building features impressive architecture both inside and out. With fine art, photography and sculpture as a backdrop, its three galleries, including the library with its lake view, provide a variety of spaces. Capacity of main gallery: 150 banquet, 250 cocktail.

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THE BOULEVARD INN AND BISTRO 521 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph. 269.983.6600. theboulevardinn.com. St. Joseph’s famous hotel is available for small, intimate wedding receptions, as well as for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and morning-after brunch.

The inn can also be a place for guests to stay, no matter where the wedding takes place.

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BLUE CHIP CASINO, HOTEL & SPA 7 7 7 B l u e C h i p D r, M i c h i g a n C i t y.

888.879.7711. bluechipcasino.com. The casino portion of Blue Chip features 65,000 square feet of gaming, all on one level, including more than 2,100 slot games and all the classic table games. The 22-story Spa Blu Tower features a state-of-the-art hotel, luxury spa and convention center. Dining options include It’s Vegas Baby! and The Game, along with the fine-dining restaurant William B’s Steakhouse.

HORSESHOE CASINO 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond.

866.711.7463. horseshoe.com. The legendary Jack Binion’s Horseshoe is one of Indiana’s largest casinos, located just minutes from Chicago. More than 46,679 square feet of gaming space includes 2,000 slot machines and 49 table games such as blackjack, craps and roulette. The pavilion’s many dining options include Jack Binion’s Steakhouse, JB’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Village Square Buffet and Uno Express.

OUTPOST SPORTS 3602 N Grape Rd, Mishawaka. 574.259.1000. outpostsports.com. Outpost Sports is a one stop store for extraordinary adventures.

They are dedicated to providing customers with high quality products that will enhance outdoor activities. Their high quality customer service and friendly work environment allows and requires the staff to participate in all the store’s official outdoor sports, to provide the foremost knowledge to customers.

PORTAGE PARKS DEPARTMENT 2100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage.

219.762.1675. ci.portage.in.us/department.

Offering adult programs, youth programs and other special events, there is always something to do at Portage parks. Picnic or play soccer at one of the 11 parks, or go for run or bike on one of the five trails.

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FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo.

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 three restaurants, from Copper Rock Steakhouse to an all-you-can-eat buffet.

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BLUE HERON INN 1110 Lakeside St, LaPorte. 800.575.3880. pleastshore.com. Situated on scenic Pine

Lake in LaPorte, the Blue Heron Inn features luxury rooms with jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces.

Guests can choose from a variety of room selections and special packages. Floating boathouses-equipped with a queen bed, sofa and outside deck-are also available for lodging during the summer months.

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.

PET PALS, INC 1 0 3 8 8 W 4 0 0 N , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

219.879.2898. 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.

THE RADISSON HOTEL AT STAR PLAZA 800 E 81st Ave, Merrillville. 219.769.6311. radisson.com/merrillvillein. This Northwest Indiana staple recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, which means new carpets, wall coverings, draperies and upgraded bathrooms and beds—Sleep Number!—in the guestrooms. The hotel also features modern meeting facilities, a spa, two swimming pools and whirlpools, and several restaurants and lounges.

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BE OUR GUEST 269.487.9530. beourguestmi.com. Be Our Guest has the best in style and comfort that Southwest Michigan has to offer, providing housing and customized concierge services.

Local housing accommodations range from condominiums and family-style houses to Lake Michigan estates.

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.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ST. JOSEPH 3019 Lakeshore Drive, St. Joseph.

1.888.465.4329. Overlooking Lake Michigan, St. Joseph’s Holiday Inn Express location is ideal. Business guests appreciate being near Whirlpool, Leco, Bosch, AEP D.C. Cook Plant and Lakeland Hospital. The meeting rooms are ideal for business, family reunions or seminars, and the detail-oriented staff can coordinate everything for a stress-free event. The hotel offers free Internet access and a business center. Family-fun is minutes away with Silver Beach, the interactive Whirlpool Compass Fountain and a Carousel or a trip to Curious Kid’s Museum. The hotel’s location is near the historic North Pier Lighthouse, Four Winds Casino and Notre Dame University.

MARINA GRAND RESORT 600 W Water St, New Buffalo. Hotel Reservations: 877.945.8600. Condo Sales:

888.630.7770. marinagrandresort.com.

Situated on the New Buffalo Harbor, this brand-new, boutique condo-hotel features luxury finishes and fixtures, European kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor seating areas, and stunning lake and harbor views.

Pool facilities, fitness and game rooms, and a waterfront restaurant make up an impressive list of amenities. Buyers will benefit from the hotel management’s maintenance and cleaning services and have the option to rent out their residence when not in use.

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BLINK CONTEMPORARY ART 1 7 0 9 F r a n k l i n S t , M i c h i g a n C i t y.

773.206.0426. blinkcontemporaryart.com.

The project of Richard C. Lange and Suzanne Cohen-Lange, Blink is both a working studio and a contemporary art gallery. Blink hosts two to four art shows a year.

INDIANA WELCOME CENTER 7770 Corinne Dr, Hammond. 219.989.7770. lakecountycvb.com. Sandy beaches, four lakefront casinos, arts and culture, family activities, historical sites, thousands of restaurants and year-round events and festivals are all just a short drive away from both Chicago and Southwest Michigan.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Indiana Welcome Center will help visitors plan their trips to Lake County.

NORTHWEST INDIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster. 219.836.0690.

The orchestra, a group of 75 rostered professional musicians is under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor, Kirk Muspratt. The orchestra plays a full season of subscription concerts, in addition to a number of educational outreach initiatives, designed to allow interaction and personal involvement by students represented in each program.

TALTREE ARBORETUM & GARDENS 450 W 100 N, Valparaiso. 219.462.0025. taltree.org. This breathtaking 360-acre reserve is filled with formal gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies. Visitors can hike on the trails or view themed displays such as the Native Plant Garden, Oak Islands and—new this year—the Railway Garden.

Several outdoor concerts and special events take place at Taltree throughout the season.

THEATRE AT THE CENTRE 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster. 219.836.3255. theatreatthecentre.com. This resident theater at the Center for Performing Arts puts on five mainstage productions, which attracts an audience of 50,000 annually.

The theater also puts on productions just for younger audiences as well as offering theater classes for young people and other special events.

VALPARAISO COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS 1 6 2 W L i n c o l n w a y, Va l p a r a i s o .

219.464.8332. valparaisoevents.com.

Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events, Inc. is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization that is dedicated to sustaining the vitality of downtown Valparaiso through the cultivation of partnerships, the creation and promotion of the many festivals, events and retail establishments that are a vital part of Valparaiso’s downtown.

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210 ART SPACE 210 Water Street, Benton Harbor.

269.369.0833. 210 Art Space is a cultural center focused on bringing the arts and

ANNA RUSSO-SIEBER GALLERY 147 5th St, Benton Harbor. 269.208.4409. annarussoart.com. The ARS Gallery sits in the heart of the Benton Harbor arts district.

Opened in 2010 by self-taught artist Anna Russo-Seiber, the gallery offers exhibits and educational programs to establish a fulfilling arts and culture experience.

BLUE GALLERY 16 S Elm St, Three Oaks. 574.276.6001. 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.

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

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.

KRASL ART CENTER 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph. 269.983.0271. krasl.org. Owned and operated by the St. Joseph Art Association, Inc., the main gallery showcases a variety of art from historical to contemporary. The artlab is a gallery specific for audio/visual experimentation. Krasl also offers many educational opportunities and puts on an art fair in the summer.

MICHIGAN FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC Performed in various locations, Kalamazoo. mfsm.us. The Michigan Festival of Sacred Music is a biennial music festival in southwest Michigan that shares the music of diverse religious traditions. The festival occurs during the second weekend in November in odd-numbered years. Events include public concerts and presentations, lectures, and related workshops. The objectives of the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music are to bring sacred music and associated cultural tenets to Southwestern Michigan, promote mutual understanding and respect among persons of different religious persuasions accentuate community harmony and encourage individual and group participation in program development and attendance throughout all segments of society.

OXBOW 3 4 3 5 R u p p r e c h t Wa y, S a u g a t u c k .

269.857.5811. ox-bow.org. Ox-Bow offers a wide range of opportunities for artists at

ROAN & BLACK 3 3 1 5 B l u e S t a r H w y, S a u g a t u c k .

678.777.8730. roanandblack.com. The vision behind Roan & Black is to feature both contemporary art and found objects in the same place. The gallery features established and up-and-coming contemporary artists.

ROUND BARN WINERY 10983 Hills Rd, Baroda. 800.716.9463. roundbarnwinery.com. Located in a historic round barn in Southwest Michigan, Round Barn Winery produces some of the premier Michigan wines from local grapes and ingredients. Tastings and events available.

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.

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN TOURIST COUNCIL 2300 Pipestone Rd, Benton Harbor.

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

ST. JOSEPH TODAY 421 State St, St. Joseph. 269.985.1111. sjtoday.org. Visitors to St. Joseph will find a variety of helpful information—on shopping, dining and events—at this welcome center.

St. Joseph Today is a nonprofit organization that assists and encourages local business and tourism development.

WATER STREET GALLERY 98 Center St, Douglas. 269.857.8485. waterstreetgallery.com. This contemporary fine art gallery features original work by regional, national and international artists.

Works include painting, glass and sculpture.

The staff at Water Street will also help select art for private and corporate clients, and works closely with interior designers.

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

ALEXIS FINER FASHIONS 2548 45th St, Highland. 219.924.8510.

Alexis customers can enjoy the unique fashion choices the store has to offer, whether buying for work, vacation or everyday wear. With a convenient location, passers-by can’t miss these fantastic fashions.

DARLING BOUTIQUE 418 Franklin Square, Michigan City.

219.210.3298. darlingmc.com. Just opened in Spring of 2012, Darling Boutique works to bring together a unique collection of clothing, jewelry, handbags and other accessories. Jewelry designer Julie Biehl adds to the collection with her handcrafted jewelry.

ELIZABETH FASHIONS 748 E US Hwy 30, Schererville.

219.322.8772. Owner Elizabeth Woodbury has brought high-end women’s clothing to Northwest Indiana for ten years.

Designer lines featured include Garfield and Mark’s, Zelda and Geiger, and jewelry and accessories are also available. A seamstress is on site at both locations.

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 License, 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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CRESCENT MOON 413 Phoenix Street, South Haven.

269.637.5119. Situated in downtown South Haven, this boutique features women’s apparel that ranges from dressy to casual to sportswear. Brands include Lole, Fresh Produce, and Pure. Also available are shoes, jewelry and home décor items, including Mariposa serving pieces.

ENGSTROM JEWELERS 820 E Lincolnway, LaPorte. 219.369.6580.

A new fixture of LaPorte’s downtown is a branch of the Munster-based Engstrom Jewelers. Offering fine-quality jewelry, diamond and gemstones, as well as repairs and custom design, Engstrom adds a shimmer where once was a pawn shop.

Brands include Gelin Abaci, Citizen Watch and Movado.

EVE BOUTIQUE 318 State St, St. Joseph. 269.983.4372. This boutique for women is a longtime favorite among visitors to downtown St. Joseph.

Owned by Rachel Arent, Eve specializes in artisan-designed clothing and trendy jewelry and accessories. Some of the more popular designers found here include Linda Lundstrom, Lee Andersen, Sympli, Painted Pony and Fenini. Eve’s selection of linen clothing is wildly popular among customers.

INDIAN SUMMER, CHESTERTON 131 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton.

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

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

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

269.469.9994. This women’s clothing boutique offers casual and contemporary clothing and jewelry from around the world.

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

JUDEE’S 1104 Indiana Ave, LaPorte. 219.324.6443. judees.com. Owner Judee Gartland and her daughter frequently travel to the garment districts in New York and Chicago to build the inventory in their store, which is situated in a stately Victorian home in downtown LaPorte. Clothing for all occasions is available here, including formalwear.

Designers include Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Neon Buddha, Alex Evenings and Brighton bags and accessories.

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

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

MARTIN BINDER JEWELER 23 Lincolnway, Valparaiso. 219.462.5931. martinbinders.com. Martin Binder Jeweler is a family-owned jeweler located in downtown Valparaiso, IN. Since opening their doors in 1940, three generations of the Binder family have helped Martin Binder Jeweler grow from a small watchmaking shop to a destination for the finest diamonds, jewelry, Swiss-made timepieces, writing instruments, and giftware. Their services include custom jewelry design, engraving, jewelry repairs and watch servicing.

MORIARTY’S GEM ART. 126 S Main, Crown Point. 800.348.4499. moregems.com. Owners and in-house artists Nancy and Steve Moriarty custom-design jewelry in platinum and 18- and 14-karat gold, using fine diamonds and rare collector gems. With thirty years in the business, world travel to Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, and other international destinations, Moriarty’s has been recognized in the trade as one of the finest gem cutters and jewelry designers in the U.S.

THIRD COAST SURF SHOP 212 State St, St. Joseph; 110-C N Whittaker St, New Buffalo. 269.932.4575. With two stores a short drive from Chicago in beautiful St. Joseph and New Buffalo, Michigan, Third Coast Surf Shop is the Great Lakes premier source for everything freshwater surfing.

Their online surf shop offers the Lake Michigan surfing forecast and order surf clothing, accessories, and gear. They also offer Great Lakes surf schools, lessons and rentals for all ages.

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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.

all stages in their career. With year-round programs that cater to degree-seeking students, professional artists and those new to the field, Ox-Bow is a protected place where creative processes break-down, reform, and mature. As much as Ox-Bow is a place, it is also an experience. Through its affiliation with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Ox-Bow offers one and two-week courses for credit and non-credit for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

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shorecast PREDICTIONS BY FRAN SMITH

For more astrological advice, be sure to check out Fran Smith’s regular blog on visitshoremagazine.com.

writer and lgbt activist DAN SAVAGE

[libra] SEPTEMBER 23OCTOBER 22 Key Words in October: Personal Endeavors.

This is great! October is, indeed, your month, the one in which you were born—and that makes it your favorite time of the year. And like all other Octobers, special things will come your way now.

Sidestep a disregard for someone else’s feelings.

Key Words in November: Income, Possessions, and Lifestyle.

Given that Scorpio, the Scorpion, governs your personal earnings, no one ever has a true picture of your financial affairs. That’s precisely how you like it.

Look for an increase in your resources. Sidestep a direct confrontation.

[sagittarius] NOVEMBER 23-DECEMBER 21 Key Words in October: A New Objective. You’re about to go after the desires-of-your-heart—and you stand a good chance of getting them. What works best now is an even-handed approach, one in which balance and good manners, dovetail. Sidestep allowing yourself to leave, early.

[taurus] APRIL 21-MAY 20 Key Words in October: Focusing on Work. All your time and attention are now directed toward work—and toward the people with whom you work. Be the diplomatic You, aware of what you’re saying and of the tone you’re using.

Sidestep an inclination to forget that work exists.

Key Words in November: Behind-the-Scenes. Private calls and out-of-the-way meetings, plus countless hours of research, deliver what you’ve been searching for. In fact, an important new enterprise could become a reality sooner than you think. Sidestep any form of swift game-playing.

Key Words in November: Alliances, Agreements, Special Arrangements; even, the desired Contract. Move ahead quietly, being certain to keep several important alliances and more than one potential agreement—under wraps.

Favorable change is a possibility. Sidestep total isolation.

[capricorn] DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 19 Key Words in October: The Zenith. This is a significant place for you—the one that you’re truly most comfortable in. A career breakthrough occurs. So, stand tall—and accept it, if it’s what you want. Sidestep confusion. Keep your conscious mind where your physical body is.

[gemini] MAY 21-JUNE 20 Key Words in October: Love is in the Air. This is one of the happiest times of the year for you. The weather is pleasant, the Holidays are nearly here, and the Sun is going through your 5th house of love, close ties and creative matters. Enjoy! Sidestep a distrust of optimism.

Key Words in November: Your Secret Agenda. Here, are listed all the people, places, and things that you really want. And this is the time of year when you stand a fine chance of obtaining them. Think this through well.

Sidestep any doubt, whatsoever, about your own intuition.

Key Words in November: Your Working Environment.

It’s back to the drawing board and to all work-related projects, as there’s truly a shift now in the weather. All of which is very much in keeping with your quick-thinking approach to everything. Sidestep impatience with others.

[aquarius] JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18 Key Words in October: Contacts, Plans and Projects. Only you could be so filled with the vision of new plans and new projects—right before the start of the Holiday season.

But there it is—and you’re on your way to greet success.

Sidestep any inclination, whatsoever, to slow down.

[cancer] JUNE 21-JULY 22 Key Words in October: Home-Related Matters. It’s time to survey your home base—where-you-live and where-you-work—as the Holidays loom just ahead.

Dive into the most pressing situation, first; solutions will be easier to find than you imagine. Sidestep any pace that isn’t your own.

Key Words in November: Your Career and Its Advancement. And what better time to become fully involved in your career than at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. It’s so You, complete with the element of abundance, success and secrecy. Sidestep a tendency to share confidential facts.

comedienne KATHY GRIFFIN

[scorpio] OCTOBER 23NOVEMBER 22 Key Words in October: Confidential Matters.

Hidden from the glare of public scrutiny, you’re able to deal with others— making arrangements, working out plans, putting together collaborative efforts. Now is the best time to do all this. So, get to work! Sidestep frostiness, on your part.

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Key Words in November: Center Stage. November (or late October) is the month in which you were born, making it the start of your personal New Year. Tread carefully, for stunning offers come your way. And you want to select the right one. Sidestep stern words.

Warmth would do nicely.

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Key Words in November: Close-to-the-Heart. While you’re always fascinated with your close ties, this November is extremely significant. Jupiter (abundance) is going through Cancer, and the possibilities for happiness are huge. Sidestep any advice that isn’t your own.

[pisces] FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 20 Key Words in October: Renewal, on all levels—mental, emotional, physical, financial and spiritual. Allow yourself to release whatever, and whomever, has held you back during the past months. This is the ideal time. Sidestep any type of conflict or disagreement. Be diplomatic.

[leo] JULY 23-AUGUST 22 Key Words in October: Expressing Yourself. And this is the ideal time in which to do it, whether you’re making calls, sending e-mails and text messages, or writing. Even your private thoughts are given a dose of strong planetary backup. Sidestep rescheduling because fun beckons.

Key Words in November: New Plans and New Projects— near and at a distance. What exciting stuff—and something to be worked with immediately. After the Holidays will be too late. Initiate that good plan or promising project now. Sidestep conflict to melt a tough situation.

Key Words in November: Your Base-of-Operations— where-you-live and where-you-work. Specify the area in your home or office that you’re not happy with—and go to work finding the perfect solution to the situation.

This is the ideal time to handle it! Sidestep a tendency to sidestep.

[aries] MARCH 21-APRIL 20 Key Words in October: An Excellent Understanding. Now’s the perfect cycle in which to forge ahead with several strategic agreements. Take care, however, not to scatter your energy. The all-important keys are care and balance.

Sidestep vagueness and uncertainty. They’re not fun.

[virgo] AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 22 Key Words in October: The Bottom Line. And this highlights those facts and figures that include your income, possessions and lifestyle. Relax, for you’re thorough.

And when you stay in balance, the bottom line will be in balance, too. Sidestep being the totally reclusive you.

Key Words in November: Revitalization, on all levels— mental, emotional, physical, financial and spiritual. A new burst of energy fills your world. Use this to advantage, taking great care not to wander too far off course. An element of secrecy now prevails. Sidestep a reluctance to even try.

Key Words in November: Communications. Although you really love to communicate, your style is forever quiet and low-key. Added to this, too, is a strong element of secrecy. Others may not realize it, but you’re well aware of it. In fact, you depend on it. Sidestep your innate shyness.

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25TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-5pm Sun Schoolhouse Shop of Furnessville, 278 E 1500 N, Chesterton. 219.926.2136 ext.

200. schoolhouseshop.com Every third week in September, The Schoolhouse Shop welcomes more than 30 artists—painters, photographers, jewelers, tailors and potters—from across the Indiana Dunes region—to the shop’s wooded grounds.

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ARTPRIZE Downtown Grand Rapids artprize.org ArtPrize is an open, independently organized international art competition with a $200,000 top prize decided by public vote. Free and open to the public, the submissions from around the world can be viewed at various locations within the designated three square miles of downtown Grand Rapids.

BLUE COAST ARTISTS 24TH ANNUAL STUDIO TOUR 10am-6pm, from South Haven to Saugatuck. 269.236.9260 bluecoastartists.com The public is invited to this free event to experience the creative process in action.

Demonstrations take place at various studios along the route and visitors also can view original artwork, enjoy refreshments and more. The tour can be completed in one day and a map is available online.

Oct 10-24

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AMC River East 21 322 E Illinois St, Chicago 312.683.0121 chicagofilmfestival.com Now in its 49th year, this celebrated festival features films from more than 55 countries, exploring the sights and sounds of other cultures on the big screen, and offers the chance to hear and maybe even meet some of the artists behind the films.

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o the problem with having some mad skills in karaoke is that no one believes you’re telling the truth unless you’re willing to throw down.

And I have stage fright far too severe to overcome just to prove a silly point these days.

But I can do it, I promise.

You’ll just never see it. It’s like seeing a double rainbow or a ghost—it’s so rare that once it’s over, you’re not sure if you saw it or just dreamt or maybe imagined it happened.

Part of the reason for my excellent karaoke prowess is that I have a prodigious memory of songs, both current and not-so-current.

I developed this skill through many, many years of car rides throughout my childhood and a father who was dedicated to passing along his knowledge of useless information.

From the age of five to the age of 16, my dad picked me up twice a week and drove me to his house across town, then drove me back home when our time together was up. That’s four car rides, or 120 hours per week, 6,240 hours per year, a grand total of 68,640 hours over 11 years, traffic jams not included. And most of that time was spent on music quizzes.

No matter that I was a kid and the song in question was five years older than I was, minimum—my dad and I are both great aficionados of ‘80s New Wave, although English Punk and Classic Rock also made appearances—if I didn’t know the song title, band name and artist’s hometown within the first five bars of the piece, I wasn’t fast enough.

Side note—you know that song, 99 Luftballoons, by Nena? The one in German? It was my favorite song at the age of 8, and I knew all the words, despite the fact that I knew not another word of German.

Aside from my knowledge of song lyrics, I’ve always had a penchant for belting out songs when no one is

around. I think that’s because at some time in the early ‘90s, my mom brought home a karaoke machine. And then taught me how to use it.

It was a lethal combination. During summer breaks when I had nothing to do, I would play with that machine all day.

This was back when the machine would only play cassette tapes, so I got very good at pressing play and record at exactly the same time on the double tape deck—one for the song, one for a blank tape. I’d record myself so that I could rewind the tape and critique my own performance. Unfortunately, some of these tapes still exist somewhere in the bowels of my mom’s house. (Trust me, if I ever find them, I’ll run them over with my car.)

And in fact, at my dad’s house where I had no karaoke machine, I found a good spot with plenty of echo to continue with my obsession. Coincidentally right next to a window— occasionally an open window.

This wasn’t a phase— during summer breaks from college I was still doing this.

How my neighbors must have hated me.

In college, my practice venues were severely limited, mainly due to the fact that you are never alone in a dorm. So my Broadway spotlight fantasies moved exclusively to the car—where they have stayed ever since.

But if someday you’re driving next to me on the highway, you might get a glimpse of this rare phenomenon—me practicing my karaoke in the privacy of my vehicle going 80 miles an hour.

Just don’t wave at me, or I might die of embarrassment.

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I don’t mean to brag or anything, but I do some damn good karaoke. • Not that I’d ever do it in front of you. I won’t even sing in front of my husband. Or my family. Or my best friends. • I will occasionally bust out the old karaoke skills in front of my cat, but I usually stop after a few seconds once he starts looking at me like I’m a total moron.

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