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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News
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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Seoul Food
Step into Iron Age on a Friday night and you might think you’re partying in Seoul. The Korean restaurant, which opened at the end of November, is a sensory overload:…
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Those Who Can, Teach
Since its inception in 1960, The Art Center Highland Park (TACHP) has enriched the lives of countless North Shore residents through its visual arts classes and workshops. But for all…
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The Pursuit of Pastry Perfection
When it comes to restaurants, Mauricio Parra has done it all. He grew up in the business, familiarizing himself with every task—from bussing to bookkeeping—at his parents’ beloved 45-year-old Mexican…
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Natures Course(s)
Seasoned North Shore moms and dads know that it’s not too early to start thinking about summer plans. January is the season for summer camp enrollment, and whether you’re a…
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