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NEWS

8 for the win

Addy Randall leads New Trier Township High School to the Illinois Girls State Soccer title

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Your go-to guide for all the latest local events

LIFESTYLE & ARTS

16 #hashtag

Meet Mary Michelle Scalise of Glencoe and learn more about her upcoming show with The Tower Players

18 knox goes away

Michael Keaton directs and stars in a sophisticated, neo-noir crime thriller

20 material pursuits

The weekend is looking rosy with a new coffee table book and bespoke pajamas

20 weekend fashion

Guest fashion editor Maggie Stepf shares some summer style trends from Moda Operandi

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

22 sunday breakfast

Teamwork is a hallmark of founder Christie Jordan's Source Healing, which opened its third holistic wellness clinic—in Lake Forest—earlier this year

CHRIS MEISNER

COME. SIT. STAY. PLAY.

FOR THE WIN

Winnetka freshman Addy Randall helped lead New Trier Township High School to the Illinois Girls State Soccer Title on June 1.

BY MITCH HURST THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

In the sixth minute of the Illinois Girls Soccer State Championship final on June 1 between New Trier and St. Charles North, New Trier Township High School Freshman Addy Randall received a pass from teammate Jaime Elias just outside the penalty box, twirled to her left, and slammed the ball past the St. Charles North keeper at the near post.

The goal was remarkable because the rightfooted Randall scored with her left foot. And there’s the fact that Randall, at 15 one of the youngest players on the team (she was just age 14 when the season began), would go on to score another goal—helping New Trier win its seventh state title, and first in a decade, which the team eventually did on penalty kicks.

“When it was all over, it was pure joy not only because we’d worked so hard but because everything made sense,” Randall says. “Every extra run, every extra practice ... it all added up after we held up that trophy.”

Randall hails from a family of athletes. Her father, Craig, was the starting quarterback for Tulane University in the early 1990s. Her mother is a runner and plays tennis. She has a brother who plays baseball and sisters involved in softball and gymnastics. She started playing soccer when she was 7 or 8 and played for travel teams up until high school.

“I think the biggest thing I wanted to teach was competition—just compete and work hard,” Craig Randall says. “What makes Addy so special is she loves to compete and she’s never afraid to do the extra work.”

Having spent years in travel soccer, Addy says there’s nothing like winning a title for

your high school and competing alongside close friends.

“Playing for your high school and with your best friends, you can’t compare anything to it, and winning with those girls is one of the best things I could have imagined,” Addy says. “I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else.”

She credits her team’s success this year to coaches who pushed players to be the best they could be, and there was added incentive because of coaches retiring.

“Coach (Jim) Burnside is a pretty strict guy, but he does that because he knows it’s best for us. Everything he says is calculated and smart,” Addy says. “We also had a coach retire this year so this was his last game. He was super positive and always cheering us on and I think that really motivated the girls because we all wanted to do it for him and send him out a state champ.”

There was also a good comradery among the girls on the team, who supported each other and welcomed hew players—especially the freshmen—into the team.

“It was pretty intimidating because I was entering an environment where I had no clue what to do. It was a new culture to me, new teammates, new coaches,” Addy says. “My teammates were super inviting, especially the seniors. They all helped the new girls transition into the team.”

As for the future, Addy plans to follow in her dad’s footsteps and play ball in college, but that remains a way off since she’s got three more cracks at another state title before she graduates. In the meantime, she’s savoring her first.

“I was just really grateful to be part of New Trier girls soccer,” she says. “And grateful to be part of the team and for everyone involved in making our dream possible.”

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NORTH SHORE DOINGS

EDITED BY CHEYANNE LENCIONI

NOW THROUGH JUNE 23

JCC CHICAGO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

WHERE: Highland Park, Chicago, and Skokie

The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival returns for its 11th season. This year, films will be shown on the weekends in Highland Park, Chicago, and Skokie. The festival will conclude with a showing at the Illinois Holocaust Museum on June 23. These 23 documentaries, dramas, and comedies will include a Q+A after the film. Tickets and special passes are on sale now. jccfilmfest.jccchicago.org

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30

TITANIC: THE EXHIBITION

gists saw when they discovered the wreck of the Titanic. This exhibit also pays homage to the SS Eastland Disaster, which is the largest loss of life in a single shipwreck on the Great Lakes. Tickets are on sale now. thetitanicexhibition.com

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 7 MARKET & MUSIC

WHERE: Clarkson Park

Enjoy concerts, kids’ entertainment, a market, and food and drink on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be no market on July 3. The Community Market will feature food sales from a featured local business and beer/wine. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., there will be kids’ entertainment, and a concert will conclude the night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week. northfieldparks.org

WHERE: Westfield Old Orchard

Experience the story of the Titanic in an exhibit featured at Westfield Old Orchard, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through the end of June. Guests will be able to traverse the Grand Staircase, see recreations of the ship’s interior, view artifacts from the ship, and more. The Discovery Gallery will give a glimpse at what archaeolo-

during the market on July 10 and August 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food and cocktails will be available to purchase at each stop. Live music will also be featured during the market. A calendar of musicians and themed nights is available online. celebratehighwood.org

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 2

FOOD TRUCK MONDAYS

WHERE: Kenilworth Park District

Enjoy Food Truck Mondays weekly from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food will be provided by Billy Bricks & Rio Bamba Food Trucks. Music will be provided by The Heavy Sounds and there will also be cornhole league, bocce ball league, margaritas, and family fun.

kenilworthparkdistrict.org

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7

CIRCUSVILLE: PLAY UNDER THE BIG TOP

WHERE: Chicago Children’s Museum

Bring your kids to the Chicago Children’s Museum to play at the circus! Children can try their hands at all of the vital roles in a circus: star of the show, ticket taker, acrobat, hot dog vendor, and more. Props and costumes for families will be provided. chicagochildrensmuseum.org

art pieces will be on display throughout the garden including A Summer Journey, Gleanhouse and Prismatic Landscape, Color Writing, Rhizomatic, and Through The Eye of the Unicorn. These pieces represent conserving what has been lost over the years through development, natural disaster, and expansions. Tickets are included with admission. chicagobotanic.org

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29 FRENCH MARKET

WHERE: The Lot, Highland Park

The French Market returns to The Lot every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Browse the wares of artisans and food vendors from the Chicago area and find an array of unique products and wares. enjoyhighlandpark.com

NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 13

“SHTETL IN THE SUN”

NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2025

“KENILWORTH CENTENNIAL HOMES”

WHERE: Kenilworth Historical Society

Explore the history of Kenilworth’s oldest homes and celebrate their architectural significance with a dynamic exhibit that chronicles the evolution of residential development in the village. The homes featured in this exhibit were built between 1889 and 1924.

kenilworthhistory.org

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 28

HIGHWOOD EVENING GOURMET MARKET

WHERE: Everts Park

From 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market returns (no market on July 3). There will be a variety of 60 incredible food, beverage, and artisan craft vendors alternating each week. In addition, the Highwood Historical Cocktail Tours will be held

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22

LOST & FOUND

WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden

Experience plant conservation success stories through art and science this summer. Visitors will engage in hands-on experiences, art installations, After Hour Buzz events, and other engaging activities inspired by restoration stories of plants once lost and forgotten. Original

WHERE: Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays return this summer. A variety of food trucks and vendors will sell their wares from 4:30 p.m. until dusk each Thursday night throughout the summer. These evenings will also include live music, beer, and wine tastings from local restaurants, and dining al fresco. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs or dine on a picnic bench in Jens Jensen Park. Each Thursday will feature a different music theme with its respective performers. enjoyhighlandpark.com

WHERE: Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

In the late 1970s, photographer Andy Sweet took numerous photos of Holocaust survivors living hopeful and joyous lives in South Beach, Florida. Through his images, it provides a poignant display of life after tragedy. The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s exhibit, “Shtetl in the Sun: Andy Sweet’s South Beach 19771980,” celebrates Sweet’s work as a tribute to those who lived during that time.

The exhibit will run through October 13. ilholocaustmuseum.org

JUNE 15

UNSALTED BLUE SUNRISE READING

WHERE: Secret World Books Kathryn P. Haydon celebrates the one-year anniversary of her book, Unsalted Blue Sunrise, at 2 p.m. Through her poems, she explores Lake Michigan’s richness as metaphor, art, relationship, and outspoken personality. This event is open to the public. secretworldbooks.com

JUNE 15

SINGER-SONGWRITER

SUSAN WERNER

WHERE: Gorton Center  Join Gorton Center for an

Susan Werner

THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

Market & Music

evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter and humorist

Susan Werner from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the intimate John & Nancy Hughes Theater. Known for her engaging and energetic live show, Werner continues her reign as one of the boldest and most creative forces on the acoustic music scene today, dubbed by NPR as the “Empress of the Unexpected.” Reserved seat tickets are on sale now from $25 to $35. They will also sell at the door for a higher price. gortoncenter.org

JUNE 15 TO 16

GOLD COAST ART FAIR

WHERE: Chicago’s Grant Park

Enjoy a day with family and friends exploring over 250 vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, tasty treats, and cold beer. There will be painting classes, activities in the Kids Art Zone, and many other activities to partake in. Attendees are invited to bring gently used art as donations to Chicago Furniture Bank. Early bird tickets are available until June 14 for $10. Regular ticket pricing is $15 on June 15 and 16. Children 12 and younger are free. amdurproductions.com

JUNE 15 TO 16

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

WHERE: The Lake Bluff Village Green

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 30 juried local and regional artists will feature photography, painting, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, woodworking, and more. There will be hands-on activities for kids. This event is free to attend. artistsonthebluff.org

JUNE 16

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL FORCES

WHERE: North Shore United Methodist Church

The Ukrainian Cultural Forces will make a stop along its 40-day tour for a 10 a.m. concert, displaying gratitude

for the strong support of Ukraine. Those performing are active duty soldiers including Mykolia Sierga, Yurii Ivaskevych, Mykhailo Oliinyk, Taras Stoliar, and Olha Rukavishnikova. A documentary will be produced after the tour’s conclusion displaying Americans' reactions to Ukrainian music and war stories. Following the concert there will be a prayer for peace, scripture, and an ice cream social. This concert is free and open to the public. northshoreumc.com

JUNE 19

IN MY TIME OF DYING: AN EVENING WITH SEBASTIAN JUNGER

WHERE: The Book Stall At 6:30 p.m., Sebastian Junger will discuss his new book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. Tickets are $30.51 and include a copy of the book. The admission options are two people and a copy of the book or one person and a copy of the book. Following the discussion, Junger will sign copies. In My Time of Dying is described as part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery. thebookstall.com

JUNE 20

YOGA SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

WHERE: Ragdale Celebrate the longest day of the year from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with yoga followed by a wine and cheese social. Gorton Center’s yoga instructor, Areta, will lead the class.

Toast the sun and soak in the rays on Ragdale’s spectacular Lake Forest grounds. Tickets are $35. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat. gortoncenter.org

JUNE 20

TEA CUP CANDLES

WHERE: Lake Bluff Public Library

Create a fun and unique candle with simple ingredients from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adults will explore how to safely make candles at home. Registration is required. This event will be held in the Spruth Room. akeblufflibrary.org

JUNE 20

BEHIND THE CURTAIN

WHERE: Towne & Oak

Kick off summer with a touch of Nashville while supporting a great cause. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

MOD Collective is hosting an intimate evening of dinner, drinks, and entertainment in an effort to raise support for diaper disparity in Chicago and beyond. The artists featured in this event are Tenile Townes, Caitlyn Smith, and Caylee Hammack. Since 2023, MOD Collective has worked to empower families to provide for their children. Tickets are on sale now. secure.givelively.org

JUNE 22

A BROTHERS REVIVAL

WHERE: Gorton Center

Come out to Gorton Center from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a night of Allman Brothers music. This tribute features former Allman Brothers Band member, David “Rook”

This fundraiser is for ages 21 and older, has a business casual dress code, and tickets are $150. This event promises to be an evening of glamour, excitement, and compassion in the name of furry friends in need. animalhouseshelter.com

JUNE 22 TO 23

NSAL ART IN THE VILLAGE

WHERE: Hubbard Woods Park

Goldflies in the John & Nancy Hughes Theater. Goldflies joins Kris Anderson, 17-year lead guitarist of The Outlaws and Mike Kach, lead singer in Dickey Betts & Great Southern. This super group of southern rock legends delivers the authentic Allman Brothers tribute with the songs you love including: "Ramblin' Man," “Jessica,” “Midnight Rider,” and a few surprises for fans who enjoy deep jams. Food trucks from Mamma Mia Wood Fired Pizza and La Plancha Loca taco truck line the patio. Lake Bluff Brewing Company pours craft beers. Tickets on sale now. gortoncenter.org

JUNE 22

GEOMETRIC COLOR ART

WHERE: Glencoe Public Library

Students in grades 1 through 6 can enjoy an afternoon with Bernadette Foch for a unique class featuring oil pastels, Sharpies, chalk, and color diffusing paper. This program will be held in the Hammond Room from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. glencoelibrary.org

JUNE 22

ANIMAL HOUSE SHELTER CASINO NIGHT

WHERE: 8 Saville Row, Barrington Hills

Support Animal House Shelter and enjoy an evening of gaming, delicious food, drinks, and great company. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests can try their luck at the poker table, roll the dice at the craps table, play blackjack, or spin the wheel at the roulette table.

is a tribute to her late fatherin-law who was active with the OSS and interrogated dozens of German POWs. This adult program will meet from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Northfield Community Room. Registration is required. wnpld.org

JUNE 23

WINGS NORTH SHORE

LADIES LUNCHEON

North Shore Art League’s (NSAL) annual juried art show, Art in the Village, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park will serve as a beautiful setting for this summer art show. Artists from across the country will showcase oil paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and more. As an added attraction, NSAL faculty member and portrait artist, Lisa DePinto, will paint quick oil paintings on site. northshoreartleague.org

JUNE 23

ZACH BRYAN / MORGAN WALLEN TRIBUTE

CONCERT

WHERE: Gorton Center

Grab your boots and get ready to dance to the music of country stars Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Expect highenergy hits like “Oklahoma Smokeshow”, “Something in the Orange”, “Cover Me Up,” and “Last Night”. Adam Lee and Jason McNabb will lead these tributes. The show is for all ages. Pack your lawn chairs, tables, and blankets for this outdoor event. Enjoy delicious offerings from BBQ’d Productions and Happy Lobster food trucks, and craft brews and specialty cocktails from Lake Bluff Brewing Company. Tickets are $25 and on sale now. gortoncenter.org

JUNE 23

MAX’S WAR

WHERE: Northfield Public Library

Local author Libby Fischer Hellmann will discuss her new book, Max’s War. The epic story is about a Ritchie Boy during World War II. It

WHERE: Westmoreland Country Club

Support the WINGS nonprofit by attending the third annual North Shore Ladies Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $200. WINGS makes a difference in the eyes of families suffering domestic abuse and all proceeds will fund its future work. wingsprogram.com

JUNE 24

AUTHOR NIGHT WITH MARLENE TARG BRILL

WHERE: Max and Benny’s At 7 p.m., join author Marlene Targ Brill to discuss her 73rd published book, Jane Addams: The Most Dangerous Woman in America. Jane Addams was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She was a lifelong social activist, international peace advocate, and founder of official social work discipline. This is a biography for middle-grade readers and this event is family friendly. Reserve your table on the Max and Benny’s website. maxandbennys.com

To submit your event for consideration, please email events@nsweekend.com.

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In 1915, Peter Oberweis began selling excess milk from his dairy cows to his neighbors in Kane County. By 1927, business was booming, and he founded Oberweis Dairy. During the Great Depression, Peter’s son Joe dropped out of high school, eventually taking over the business and running it through the 1950s. Subsequent generations led the company into the 21st century.

featuring milk delivered in its signature glass bottles.

Thousands of customers now rely on Oberweis delivery to bring milk and other dairy products to their doorsteps—a service that was initially conducted via a horse and milk float.

Oberweis remained under family control up until April of this year when after a series of challenges, the company filed for bankruptcy. Winnetka-based, investment firm Hoffmann Family of Companies’ Osprey Capital submitted the winning bid for Oberweis and the $21.25 million transaction was approved by the courts on June 5. The

Hoffmann-owned companies operate.

Notably, there are no plans to close existing locations or make substantial cuts to the business, and the Oberweis Dairy brand name will remain intact.

“Oberweis is primed for growth with the support of Hoffmann Family of Companies,” says Adam Kraber, President of Oberweis Dairy. “Our customers can look forward to exciting improvements throughout the summer and fall.”

Hoffmann Family of Compa-

Headquartered in Aurora, the well-known brand of dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and cheese is now ubiquitous in grocery stores throughout the Midwest. Oberweis Dairy also operates a chain of dairy and ice cream stores; a chain of That Burger Joint restaurants; and a home delivery service

Hoffmann Family of Companies has stated their intent to both maintain and expand the brand, including opening more stores.

“We’re grateful to our employees and customers for standing by us during this difficult time,” says Geoff Hoffmann, co-CEO of Hoffmann Family of Companies. “With new financial backing, Oberweis Dairy is poised to continue its legacy as the most trusted name in dairy and beyond.”

The company says plans are already underway to enhance production capabilities and streamline operations in Oberweis Dairy’s manufacturing facilities. Immediate improvements are expected in select locations, including brighter stores and an expanded product selection. The company will soon announce additional Chicago area market locations and other expansions where

says positions it to provide capital for growth and improvements. Most of the companies it acquires continue to be led by their founders, including second and third-generation family leaders. In addition to Oberweis, other recent acquisitions include dinner cruise leader Sip n’ Sail and Sonoma/Napa-based Pure Luxury Transportation.

While Nelson Algren referred to Chicago as the “hog butcher to the world” in his famous poem “Chicago” due to the city’s history and its stockyards, it also has a rich history in the dairy industry. A number of dairy companies, like Oberweis, were founded a century ago and carved out their own neighborhood territories for milk distribution. The

nies, one of the largest family offices in the world, is a multivertical, family-owned private equity firm consisting of more than 100 national brands and employs 9,000 global employees with businesses located in 30 countries and 250 locations around the world. Hoffmann Family of Companies’ verticals include aviation, agriculture, financial services, hospitality, business and professional services, industrial, manufacturing, marine, media and marketing, real estate and transportation.

It also has a history in the dairy business. Its founder, David Hoffman, grew up on a dairy farm in Missouri, so the Oberweis purchase represents to some extent a return to the family’s roots.

Overweiss purchase, given the company’s history, continues that tradition.

“The Oberweis acquisition aligns with our core investment philosophy: Invest in good businesses, good properties, good people— all with the potential to be better,” says Hoffmann. “We eagerly anticipate delivering smiles to customers and employees for years to come.”

For more information and news about Oberweis Dairy, visit oberweis.com.

Hoffman Family of Companies specializes in acquiring founder-led companies which it

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MITCH HURST THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

EDITED BY DUSTIN O’REGAN ILLUSTRATION BY TOM BACHTELL

Lake Forest native MARY MICHELLE SCALISE has spent her entire life in the Chicago area, including the last 25 years in Glencoe. When not working for her family business

Art Environments Inc.—which curates art collections for medical, corporate, and retirement homes—she directs plays for The Junior Tower Players and The Tower Players at Sacred Heart School in Winnetka. Scalise is dedicated to creating high quality community theater that is open to both seasoned performers and people who are new to theater. It is an avenue to introduce live theater to multiple generations, creating values and bonds to both schools and communities. Scalise grew up performing in community theater at Gorton Community Center and Woodlands

#ON MY NIGHTSTAND

I usually have two to three novels going at the same time on both audio while driving and print books on my nightstand. I am currently reading Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Recent enjoyable reads have been The Kingdom of Prep: The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew by Maggie Bullock and Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. A gripping mystery is always nearby, and I especially enjoy the authors Danial Silva and Louise Penny.

Academy. She has spent the last 15 years creating similar opportunities at Sacred Heart and Winnetka for all ages. Her current production is Arsenic and Old Lace which will be performed on June 21 and 22 at the Community House of Winnetka. The Tower Players is thrilled to utilize the beautiful Matz theater to create the set of a Brooklyn Victorian Home. When not rehearsing The Tower Players, she enjoys spending time with her husband Craig and two daughters who live in Boston. Scalise steps away from the stage to share how she stays on trend in a fast-paced world.

#ON MY MOBILE

I use apps that help my cast memorize their lines which becomes more of a challenge the older you get. My Instagram and Facebook feeds reflect Boston College, Woodlands Academy, and Sacred Heart School where my daughters attended. I also enjoy the recipes from The New York Times My mobile is filled with multiple artists and fine art publishers to stay current with art sources for our national projects.

#IN MY EARBUDS

I enjoy a funny weekly podcast called Shameless because you learn random facts about famous celebrities and public figures. It makes me laugh. I listen to a wide variety of music including Broadway Musicals, Taylor Swift, and Luke Combs.

KNOX GOES AWAY

Michael Keaton directs and stars in this sophisticated, neo-noir crime thriller about a hit man with dementia who manages to find redemption in his final days.

BY REX REED

BY TOM BACHTELL

RUNNING TIME: 1 HOUR, 54 MINUTES

RATING: 3 stars

Agreeable, multi-faceted Michael Keaton has been away from the screen for a while. But as both star and director of Knox Goes Away, his fresh and sophisticated new crime thriller, he proves he’s forgotten nothing about how to invest an offbeat film with his own unique sensibility and control it with precision and power.

In a smart script about crime and psychology by Gregory Poirier, Mr. Keaton irons out more twists than a scenic railway as John Knox—a sophisticated and highly educated hit man diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that prolongs mental collapse and hastens a fast-moving form of dementia.

He has one last job before retirement, but with this toxic new condition and a prognosis of only a few months to live, everything goes south and he mistakenly kills three victims instead of one, including his partner and best friend (Ray McKinnon). Then during months of decline, while he’s trying to re-organize his game plan, regain his old self-confidence, adjust to the knowledge

that his career as a contract killer is over, and arrange his assets to cash in on the money he’s saved, his problems are further exacerbated.

His estranged son Miles (James Marsden), whom he hasn’t seen in years, shows up at his door in the midnight hours, bloody and desperately in need of help. He’s just killed his16-year-old daughter’s boyfriend and begs Knox to help cover up the violent crime.

All he wants is to end a tense, regretful life in peace, but before Knox “goes away,” there are several loose ends he must tie together. It doesn’t matter how many more bodies he adds to the growing crime scene. He’s going away for good, so will anyone care?

While Knox devises an elaborate plan to take care of the people who survive him, it’s interesting to watch Keaton go through the motions of his life—disposing of evidence, opening locked doors, eating spare ribs with great relish. In and out of his struggles parades an imposing cast of supporting

players who fill every role with the kind of substance that keeps an uncommon thriller thrilling: Marcia Gay Harden as his ex-wife, Al Pacino as the gangster boss who offers advice when the cops close in, and Joanna Kulik as the call girl who betrays him.

Knox is not an easy man to warm up to, and the movie doesn’t ask us to, but as he begins to correct the mistakes he’s made and act like the father and grandfather he’s never been as his last act of reconciliation (and because of Keaton’s charisma), a sense of compassion begins to surface.

The star directs this forlorn neo-noir with a solid and unwavering strength, portraying both Knox’s decline from the cold, calculating professional criminal and the lost, confused father searching for ways to make a fresh start at the end of the game.

Knox Goes Away is an exemplary crime drama that looks at old cliches with a fresh slant and gives a reliable but still surprising star a chance to demonstrate the range and depth of character he rarely gets the chance to explore.

MATERIAL PURSUITS

This weekend’s curated luxury trends

COMING UP ROSES

PAJAMA PARTY

Founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife duo Gracie and Ryan Poulson, Grace Rose Farm is the preeminent supplier of garden roses in the United States—an operation established entirely by fate. When the couple bought their first home in California, they planted 500 rose bushes to honor Gracie’s late grandmother, sharing photos of the process across social media. Shortly after, requests began pouring in from florists and flower lovers across the country, and thus, Grace Rose Farm was born. What started as a side hobby and passion for garden ing quickly evolved into a nationwide business dedicated to creating thought ful rose bouquets to celebrate life’s special moments and supporting fellow rose gardeners in creating long-lasting rose gardens similar to those at Grace Rose Farm. Gracie and Ryan have continued to evolve and expand the brand over the last decade, even further deepening connections with their customers and community with the release of Gracie’s very first book, Garden Roses: The Complete Guide to Growing and Arranging Spectacular Blooms, unveiling her most coveted secrets on cultivating, nurturing, and crafting the breathtaking blooms Grace Rose Farm is known for. Today, Grace Rose Farm is the largest online retailer in the United States for cut garden roses, with over 4 million shipped annually. With a mission to create beauty and provide joy through thoughtfully grown roses, their roses are carefully nurtured with natural and organic ingredients, keeping safe and environmentally friendly practices at the forefront while providing sustainable employment for farm workers. gracerosefarm.com.

WEEKEND FASHION

EDITED BY MAGGIE STEPF

THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

Moda Operandi offers the ability to order directly from the runways each season. In working with Moda Operandi clients from Barrington to Zürich, Maggie Stepf provides a personal connection to the world of fashion. In addition to creating one-ofa-kind styles from designers and jewelers for her clients, Stepf curates ready-to-wear apparel and accessories to provide a 360-degree wardrobing experience, with in-home and virtual appointments that are tailored to fit her clients’ style and shopping needs. Here she shares fabulous beach, lunch, and evening looks for a stylish summer season.

Find all of these summer looks at Moda Operandi. For more informa tion, call 646-799-4382 or email maggie.stepf@modaoperandi.com.

Matouk’s new pajama collection makes getting ready for bed just as great as getting into bed, taking all the comfort and exquisite quality of the brand’s sheeting to create the ultimate nightwear. Beautifully tailored, these pajamas are just as chic outside the house as they are in the bedroom. The Luca pajamas are crafted from Matouk’s dreamy Luca cotton percale in a range of vibrant Schumacher prints—pairing the luxury of Matouk sheeting with the comfort of your favorite lived-in dress shirt. The Nocturne pajamas bring the signature smooth luster of Matouk’s Nocturne sateen sheeting to leisurewear. Lightly tailored for a chic, relaxed fit, the Milano pajamas are made from Matouk’s cool crisp Milano cotton percale. Wonderfully versatile, wear them to relax in style at home or dress them up for days and nights out. matouk.com

SUMMER SIZZLE

Stay on trend this season with style selections from guest fashion editor Maggie Stepf, Senior Private Client Advisor with Moda Operandi.

1 Carolina Herrera, Exclusive Pleated Silk Taffeta Midi Dress 2 Studio Amelia, Emily Leather Wrap Sandal 3 Mateo, Small Venus 14k Yellow Gold Earrings 4 Olympia Le-Tan, Capri Lemons Mer Bio Book Clutch 5 Joie Digiovanni, Enchanted Mermaid Knotted Leather 18k Yellow Gold Pearl and Lapis Necklace 6 Saint Laurent, Oversized Cat Eye Acetate, Bio-Nylon Sunglasses 7 Sisley Paris, Sunleya SPF 50+ 8 Pelouse, Clear Waters Cotton Beach Towel 9 Johanna Ortiz, Santa Clara Ruffled Asymmetric

Cotton Square Pareo 12 Johanna Ortiz, Amazonia Peruana Shell-Embellished Leather Sandals 13 Etro, Exclusive Printed Cotton Tunic Shirt 14 Paravel, Personalized Grand Tour Set 15 Andres Otalora, Guabacoa Belted Chiffon Halter Jumpsuit 16 Eden Presley, One-of-a-Kind 14k Yellow Gold Moonstone Earrings 17 Johanna Ortiz, Small Villages Raffia and Leather Mini Bucket Bag

Johanna Ortiz, Vision Seeking Embroidered Lace Mini Dress.

SOURCE FORCE

Everything’s coming up aces for avid tennis player and Source Healing Founder Christie Jordan, who opened her third holistic wellness clinic—and second on the North Shore—earlier this year.

BY BILL MCLEAN ILLUSTRATION BY BARRY BLITT

Cobwebs must have blanketed Christie Jordan’s tennis racket when she decided to free the stick from its gauzy prison four years ago.

The North Shore resident and founder of Source Healing—an inspired, holistic wellness clinic that recently opened a third location in Lake Forest—hadn’t wielded the racket since her senior year in high school.

“I needed an outlet, an activity that would allow me to relieve some stress and focus on something other than work,” recalls Jordan, who signed up to play in a park district tennis league in 2020 and now strikes winners on doubles courts for several women’s teams each week.

“Tennis became my passionate escape then, and it still is today,” adds the mother of a 19-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son. “I love zoning in on nothing but the ball and executing shots in matches.”

But Jordan’s off-the-court service game, also known as her career, hasn’t waned a bit since she returned to tennis as a highly competitive netter who regularly punches crisp, finishing volleys. In fact, it has prospered. A licensed and national board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, with 25 years of experience as a teacher and a healer in the field, she and her Source Healing team of board certified and licensed practitioners are committed to helping patients during their healing journeys. Source Healing’s top-tier services— at welcoming spaces in Chicago’s River North neighborhood (established in 1999; incorporated in 2003), in Winnetka (2016), and now in Lake Forest—include Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bodywork and Massage, Intuitive Energy Guidance, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Lymphatic Detox, and Online Consultations.

“I love treating patients and guiding them back to themselves,” says Jordan, who exudes positivity and an unshakeable joie de vivre. “I consider myself an intuitive guide, as well as a life guide. Our bodies tell stories, with each

of us becoming an author of a research paper on how to live in our own bodies.

At Source Healing, we encourage people to listen to their body, to pay attention to any unusual symptom, and to make fundamental changes that create more balance, energy, and strength on a number of levels, from the physi cal to the mental to the spiritual.

“True healing,” she continues, “is about reclaim ing yourself and your wholeness.”

you interact with the world around you,” says Jordan, who, after majoring in History at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign, earned a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and studied acupuncture in Japan under the direction of Nakao Sunsae. “One of the many rewards of my profession is when people find strength and harmony in themselves after working with us. It lights me up every time, knowing a patient has developed the belief that he or she can maneuver through any challenge in life.”

Jordan’s late father’s response to his cancer diagnosis essentially spurred Christie to pursue a career in holistic health. The Korean patriarch refused to undergo chemotherapy.

“He focused instead on quality of life in his last years by choosing a holistic

I love treating patients and guiding them back to themselves. I consider myself an intuitive guide, as well as a life guide.

Source Healing specializes in treating anything pain- and stress-related, along with women’s health and fertility. Its team works collaboratively so that any practitioner a patient sees will be fully informed about their case, enabling them to provide continuity of care. Jordan uses intuitive energy work to connect a patient back to their body, as most physical symptoms can be a call to connect more deeply into the self.

“A deeper connection to your body works as a guide than can activate great wisdom, inner knowing, intuition, and awareness to how

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approach, by being mindful of the health of his mind, body, spirit, and emotions,” Jordan says. “My father, who was one of my biggest influences, underwent acupuncture and herbal therapy, and he meditated. I jumped right into this with him. Qi, or chi, is the life force in traditional Chinese medicine. It’s the language of energy. It reached the point where my father and I were speaking the same language.”

A little more than 10 years after opening the first Source Healing in Chicago, Jordan “hit a wall in my business,” but, like a resil-

ient tennis player after a tough first set, she formulated a sound game plan to survive and advance. Jordan applied to and got accepted into Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program in 2013 and the Accelerator program of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2014. Goldman Sachs’ program sets up participants to engage in collaborative classroom discussions and peer-learning exercises with world-class educators and business advisors, while EO is a global, peer-to-peer network of influential business owners dedicated to professional growth and building lasting relationships.

“It helped me considerably, just being able to talk with business owners,” Jordan says. “At EO, business owners I met became my mentors and valuable resources. I learned how important elements such as Human Resources, marketing, and strategic planning are to a business, with the knowledge convincing me to hire specialists.”

Three years later, in 2016, Source Healing in Winnetka opened. Eight years after that, Source Healing expanded again with the launch of the Lake Forest location.

“In addition to being an acupuncturist and a herbalist at Source Healing, I’m a teacher,” Jordan says. “I thought I’d become a writer after my time at the University of Illinois, and I might still become one someday. But I do get to teach while working at Source Healing. They’re messages that empower people in their health and well-being.

“I love doing that.”

She’s fond of traveling, too.

“Visiting other countries makes the planet smaller,” Jordan says. “People all over the world—and it’s such a divided, chaotic world right now, unfortunately—are going through the same things. Traveling has taught me that most of us, no matter where we are from, want the basics of human connection and love. Those things can ease any hardship.”

Source Healing has three locations—723 Elm Street, #26, in Winnetka; 222 East Wisconsin Avenue in Lake Forest; and 650 North Dearborn Street, Suite 800, in Chicago. For more information, visit sourcehealing.com or call 312-335-9330.

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