Laser-Focused
It was Phillip Ross’s turn to move people, to bedazzle them, through his art. Finally. The year was 2014. Ross had essentially executed the visions of others, namely bosses and…
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Cross-Cultural Cuisine
In order to understand classic Viennese cuisine, it helps to understand the city’s history. Before the socialist regime in Germany in the 1930s, which would soon overtake Austria and attempt…
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Villa Gatsby
Citadel Theatre of Lake Forest is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall with “Villa Gatsby, Let the 2020’s Roar!” The organization’s 7th annual gala aptly takes inspiration from author F….
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“Trey” Magnifique
Robert (Bob) O’Connell’s path to the purchase of his first work of art—and, ultimately, a fascinating career as an international art detective—began with a $20 bill and an order from…
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Home Is Where The Art Is
For nearly 50 years, Susan Lawson Bouma’s proverbial “happy place” has been in front of a canvas. The colorful, oversized abstract paintings she creates are bold, infused with energy and…
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May We Never Forget
Holocaust survivor and social activist Fritzie Fritzshall died June 19 at the age of 91. Frtizshall survived the death camps to become a leading voice for Holocaust education. She served…
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Evolving Attitude
Winnetka artist Linda Ann Weber describes her creative process as serendipitous. One example is her abstract work, “Remembering Lake Winnebago,” which was titled only after she completed the painting. What…
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Get Back Under The Stars
When Jeffrey P. Haydon started his new job as President and CEO of The Ravinia Festival last September, he set out on a singular mission—to reopen the 117-year-old institution’s iconic…
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Virtual Value
The Music Institute of Chicago celebrated 90 years of innovation, access, and excellence in music education as it welcomed more than 450 viewers to its 90th Anniversary Virtual Gala on…
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Keeping It Local
The Wilmette Village Board is leading by example on how North Shore communities can help local small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic—by passing its own $375,000 relief package this…
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