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MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER
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There's No Place Like Home THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours. As winter breaks around SW Lake Co. thoughts naturally turn to home improvement. That’s just one reason why we focus on Homes every year with our March issue.
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Just back from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, Michele and Denis Buch of Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design offer their take on the latest in kitchen innovations. Speaking of kitchens, writer Hayley Hyer shares her take on shipped-toyour-home meal prep options. We hope you enjoy the revealing look at a dream home by interior designer Mollee Johnson of Style 1519. Also, Jay Adams of Blue Jay Paint & Blinds offers thoughts on how to pick the right paint sheen for any home project. What’s it going to take for you to fall in love with your home again? Whether it’s a deep spring cleaning or a major rehab, now’s the time to get rid of the old to welcome some new.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020 FEATURES 14 Is It Shine or Sheen? Paint Sheen Explained So Choosing the Right One is Easy.
20 Insights from Michele & Denis Buch on Kitchen Innovations From Kitchen Workstations to Smarter Appliances, the Latest Kitchen Trends are Revealed.
26 Designing an Active Family’s Forever Home It Takes Collaboration (and a Small Army) to Fall in Love With a Home Again.
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34 Working Together on Long Grove’s Turnaround A Report on the Enduring Qualities of the Historic Downtown.
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14 DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Open House
30 Culinary Creations 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 City Scene
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Iconic Avalon Salon and Spa Expands to Include New Location Those who know her consider Bonnie Conte, long-time owner of Avalon Salon & Spa in Deer Park, a sharp business owner. Local chamber members celebrated her addition of a second salon in Crystal Lake Plaza with a ribbon cutting. Avalon is a 4-time winner of a Best of SW Lake Award.
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1. Bonnie and Augie Conte cut the ribbon to officially open her Crystal Lake salon. | 2. Members of the Crystal Lake and Lake Zurich chambers show their support. | 3. Andrew and Dan Migazc with Amber Wirkus. | 4. Avalon’s Liliana Olmedo. | 5. Bonnie Conte with John Shuster and his daughter, Kendall. | 6. Some of the new products exclusively available at Avalon.
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Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce Awards feature "Roaring Twenties" Theme The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated their Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony with a Roaring Twenties theme, with many participants dressed to the nines in classic garb to honor their business peers as selected by vote of Chamber membership. They also honored businesses and organizations with the longest tenure, with some exceeding a century in business.
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1. Outstanding Small Business Award winner Threads Boutique. | 2. Joe Nichele accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award, awarded posthumously to his wife Carol. Presenter at right: Tracey Lehman, incoming President. | 3. Chamber Cares Award winner Wauconda Woman’s Club. | 4. Business Longevity Recognition. | 6. Pinnacle Award winner Jim Lingert (Center).
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AROUND TOWN
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“DURABILITY, ABRASION RESISTANCE AND EASE OF CLEANING ARE KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING THE SHEEN OF YOUR PAINT.” ARTICLE JAY ADAMS
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THE HARDEST THING ABOUT PAINTING IS CHOOSING THE COLOR, RIGHT? But don’t forget: a paint’s sheen is important, too. The term “sheen” describes the final gloss level of the paint once dry, and relates to the dried paint film’s performance. Durability, abrasion resistance and ease of cleaning are key factors to consider when choosing the sheen of your paint. We have multiple quality grades of paint to fit your own specifications or budgets, and are always ready to lead customers through the choices of product, color and sheen that will work best for each of your individual projects. Here’s our guide to six basic sheens available from Benjamin Moore.
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Sheens include semi-gloss on bookcase; satin on door; and matte on back of shelves.
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Paint for the back of shelving is matte.
The wall behind the shelving is eggshell. The trim is semi-gloss.
FLAT (no gloss) is the most basic finish. Its absence of
humidity areas like bathrooms. While it looks flat, matte
gloss helps the paint hide minor flaws and imperfections. It
is generally not used on ceilings due to its “glow” except
masks irregular texture, since it doesn’t reflect light nearly as
in special situations. Matte is particularly good for tall
much as higher-gloss paints. Flat is the easiest to apply; it
foyers and great rooms, since it is highly washable and
also touches up well. Its downside: the lack of gloss makes
minimizes wall imperfections in large and well-lit areas.
it harder to clean. Flat paint can develop a sheen after repeated washing; it can “polish up”, and frequently-washed
EGGSHELL is an elegant low-gloss finish that stands up
areas may eventually look different from the surrounding
to repeated washings and abuse. Different paint companies
paint (more noticeable with darker colors). Flat sheen is
have slightly different standards on sheen; Benjamin Moore
best used on ceilings and in rooms where the walls won’t be
eggshell falls between matte and satin. While eggshell fin-
touched. Flat is rarely used in bathrooms, kitchens, and high
ish can be used in most areas, it is generally reserved for
traffic areas due to its more limited durability.
walls, rather than ceilings or trim. Eggshell is harder to touch up than flat, but wears better because it is more abrasion
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MATTE is a super-cleanable flat-type finish, blending the
resistant. Since it reflects light more than flat, a little extra
benefits of flat and eggshell without any significant down-
care is needed when applying as it can show both imper-
side. Matte is aesthetically a flat finish with a slight “glow”
fections and roller marks under certain lighting conditions.
compared to true flat, yet it cleans well and resists stains;
Some users apply eggshell to trim and doors due to their
as such it’s very popular, leaning in to the trend toward
desire for low-gloss, but this is not recommended as it does
lower-gloss sheens in home design and furniture. It applies
not offer the long-term durability needed for these surfaces.
easily and touches up well and is used in all areas of the
Eggshell is still used for ceilings in bathrooms where high
home, with special matte finishes available for use in high
humidity can cause flat paint on ceilings to peel.
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SATIN/PEARL finishes are shinier than eggshell and less than semi-gloss. (Note: This description applies to Benjamin Moore products, and may vary with other manufacturers.) It’s very durable and can take repeated scrubbings without failing, offering a medium-sheen option for trim, doors, cabinets and furniture. Its softer look makes it more forgiving on surfaces that aren’t quite perfect, and its lower sheen can produce a better-looking surface than a traditional semi-gloss. In a shift that also benefits the matte finish, tastes in finishes have turned toward lower sheens, and satin/ pearl provides an extremely durable surface with a softer look. While most often used on hard surfaces, it can be effective on walls in areas that really take a pounding, like a mudroom or kid’s bathroom. SEMI-GLOSS has the highest gloss of the common finishes, a hard and durable sheen used primarily for interior woodwork for many decades on trim, doors and cabinets to withstand repeated scrubbing and abuse. As tastes shift toward lower glosses, more people have opted for pearl/satin finishes where semi-gloss was previously used. Very little semigloss is still sold for walls, as its higher sheen can expose surface imperfections. GLOSS provides the shiny wet look of a polished surface in a hard and durable finish. While currently a less frequent choice for woodwork and interior doors, it is primarily used for small accent pieces and furniture. Shelves, picture and mirror frames, and decorative objects are some effective uses of gloss, as well as exterior doors. As it is so shiny, this finish takes more finesse to use, and is not forgiving of surface flaws nor improper application. Gloss is applied in multiple coats, often sanded between coats to flatten out the coating to enable the final look to be smooth and brilliant. Our service team at Blue Jay Paint and Blinds looks forward to helping you pick the perfect paints for your next home project. Jay Adams is owner of Blue Jay Paint and Blinds in Lake Zurich, an independent Benjamin Moore dealer. For more information on products and services offered, including Hunter Douglas and Graber window fashions, visit BlueJayPaint.com or call 224.677.5334. Matte sheen on fireplace wall.
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Plum Wine Dispenser is a new Best of Show appliance.
Metal-clad accents are a trend bringing a pop of color to kitchens.
Tr e n d s i n Kitchen
Innovations Revealed
ARTICLE MICHELE & DENIS BUCH
New bath vanity makes storing hair care items easier.
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Michele and Denis Buch and a kitchen workstation by The Galley.
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CONSUMERS ARE EMPHASIZING HEALTH OVER ALL ELSE IN 2020. THE DESIRE FOR HEALTHY LIVING IMPACTS FAMILIES’ NEEDS AND WANTS.
More metal-clad accents (shelves and glass doors).
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: MICHELE BUCH WAS
is easy, too, with a single touch. It works with stan-
EXCITED TO SHARE WHAT SHE AND HER HUS-
dard 750 ml wine bottles whether they are natural or
BAND, DENIS, HAD LEARNED AT THE 2020
synthetic cork or metal screw top.
KITCHEN & BATH INDUSTRY SHOW (KBIS)
DENIS BUCH: Sustainability and energy conserva-
THAT CONCLUDED IN LATE JANUARY. Fresh
tion are always hot topics. We like a new dishwasher
from the trip and with new insights on products
from Miele that features an integrated (and fully
for homeowners remodeling this year, the owners
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of Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design spent time
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the homeowner needing to fill the dispenser cup
to share what they learned.
each time. This is an eco-friendly feature because it reduces the amount of dish detergent used, keeping
SW LAKE: Let’s start with appliances. What did you
it out of the waste stream. It’s thoughtful engineering.
see at the show that you believe will resonate with
MICHELE: Sometimes the best inventions are
homeowners here?
solutions to old problems. For the laundry room, we
MICHELE BUCH: It’s always hard to narrow things
like the GE UltraFresh Front-Load Washer because
down to just a few, but we really liked the Plum
gaskets and internal components are infused with
Wine Dispenser. It’s an appliance that provides win-
Microban, an antimicrobial agent that combats the
ery-grade preservation by keeping an open bottle
growth of mold and mildew. Ventilation added to the
in perfect condition for up to 90 days. A quick scan
door allows the interior of the washer to fully dry out
of a bottle’s label determines the perfect serving
after a load. Using front load laundry machines in
temperature for that varietal, and displays info
our designs is always preferred for ergonomics and
about the region, vintage and more on a 7-inch HD
aesthetic value. We are excited to have this new and
touchscreen. Dispensing different serving portions
improved version to offer our clients.
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TRENDS IN K ITCHEN INNOVATIONS RE VE ALED (CONTINUED)
SWL: What will home chefs be happy to learn? MICHELE: We think our clients are really going to love kitchen workstations from an Oklahoma company called The Galley. The greatest amount of time spent in the kitchen is at the sink, so this company has innovated sinks to include workstations for food preparation, serving and entertainment. These are installed in kitchen islands with sinks and interchangeable nesting components, such as stainless style storage containers (with lids) and cutting boards. We installed a Galley workstation in our show room, and we love how clients are discovering all the ways to use this groundbreaking product. SWL: Let’s go back to trends. What else did you learn? DENIS: Consumers are emphasizing health over all else in 2020, so much so that their desire for healthy living is impacting needs and wants in home renovation. Rather than just focusing on exercise, stress reduction and diet
CONSUMERS ARE EMPHASIZING HEALTH OVER ALL ELSE IN 2020, SO MUCH SO THAT THEIR DESIRE FOR HEALTHY LIVING IS IMPACTING NEEDS AND WANTS IN HOME RENOVATION.”
to improve their own well-being, homeowners are also integrating the notion of wellness throughout the design of their homes and the products they choose. In fact, homeowners are prioritizing their well-being to the extent that they are willing to pay a premium for products that will help them achieve a healthier lifestyle. Just a few of the wellness-focused updates include:
+ Paint, flooring or cabinetry made from non-toxic materials. + Moen has a smart faucet offering convenience, precision and voice-activation technology that streamlines tasks. A user can even ask for “half a cup of hot water” and the faucet dispenses an exact measure. Plus, because it’s touchless, the spread of germs is minimized.
+ LED lighting that changes the tone and color of light. + Water and air purification systems. MICHELE: For surfaces quartz countertops continue to be extremely popular. There’s a product from Cambria called Buxton that’s made from upcycled materials, such as quartz trimmings and fall off pieces that ordinarily are sent to the waste stream. Cambria is recovering this material, in some cases incorporating Microban, and offering new colors including a lighter colored material that we really like. SWL: What about cabinetry? MICHELE: From our own practice, dare I say we may be at the beginning of a trend of “old is new again.” We’re doing natural stained cabinets using species such as beech, and (in one instance) a client who says she’s always wanted cherry cabinetry.
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DENIS: At the Las Vegas show we really liked some new lines of cabinets, including Buxton upcycled surfaces by Cambria.
kitchen hoods and shelving, made from wood and clad in metal finishes. It’s a look that’s ideal for adding a pop of accent color to a kitchen. Once people see this, they’re going to like it. MICHELE: One more product innovation we discovered is something for the master bath. It’s cabinetry that incorporates storage places for hair dryers, curlers and other plug-in beauty devices. The cabinets come delivered with outlets installed so the need to plug in these kinds of devices and lay them on the countertop is eliminated. That’s a smart design that really caught my eye. About the Authors: Michele and Denis Buch are the owners of Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design. Visit BooneCreekCabinet.com or call 815.385.8414 to schedule a visit to their showroom.
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ARTICLE MOLLEE JOHNSON | PHOTOGRAPHY MIKE KASKEL
DESIGNING AN ACTIVE F A M I LY ’ S FOREVER HOME IT TAKES COLLABORATION (AND A SMALL ARMY) TO GET A FAMILY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THEIR HOME AGAIN.
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“THE DETAILS ARE NOT THE DETAILS, THEY ARE THE DESIGN” (CHARLES EAMES). This quote really rang true on an interior design project I recently completed. With a grand vision for the site and with no detail overlooked, the architect, Dining room ready for entertaining.
builder, design team and countless trades worked tirelessly with the homeowners to address their
Gourmet kitchen with 10' island.
needs and transform the house into their new home. With an active family of five, including three growing boys (and a cat), my clients wanted a comfortable home that would stand the test of time. They needed a place where they could feel at home… that could be lived in. The project presented a host of challenges, one of which was that there were a lot of “cooks in the kitchen”, from the architect, builder, cabinet vendor, home automation expert, and so on. Needless to say, there were many opinions; and importantly, they all mattered. It took a lot of collaboration to move to the point where the family is in love with their home again. In the kitchen a large 10-foot island, in Taj Mahal honed quartzite, anchors the heart of the home. This is the gathering space, providing a much-needed command center for a very busy mom. Two large pendant lights offer warmth essential to this large space while also elegantly illuminating the workspace. Throughout the house other custom touches include a coffered ceiling, spacious rooms, large plinth blocks, pocket doors with a built-in full-length mirror and a steam shower. There are custom-designed closet systems throughout the home. A fully functioning craft room is a space that Martha Stewart would envy. There’s even an exercise room with rubber flooring (perfect for the boys to burn off an excess of energy).
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DESIGNING AN ACTIVE FAMILY ’ S FORE VER HOME (CONTINUED)
My very favorite part of the design is a cluster of five lights
closely with the architect sooner to offer them options. We
in the foyer. This was one of the first design decisions we
often find people wait too long to bring on an interior designer,
made after receiving the plans from the architect. We couldn’t
thinking they only help with the finishing touches. Our early
find a single light fixture that spoke to the homeowners, so I
suggestions and contributions can mean so much more to
asked, “Instead of a single fixture, how about a cluster of five
making your home what you really want it to be.
lights?” It was worth a shot, so together we sketched out a
This beautiful French Country inspired home was
rough design. After that we never looked back. Facing a few
designed by Tinaglia Architects and built by Smart Builders.
funny looks during construction, the electrician asked, “so
It elegantly occupies 6000 square feet on a half-acre lot,
you want 5 junction boxes?” We replied: “Yes, we do.” I am
with five bedrooms, six baths, and a fully finished basement
thrilled that our vision came to life exactly as we planned, and
complete with craft room, exercise room and gaming area.
that the homeowners put so much trust in our ability to create
There’s a home office, kitchenette, additional second floor
a beautiful statement piece for them.
laundry and a bonus room.
As far as preferences in colors, surfaces, and textures: the
The landscape architect was John Fitzgerald of JKF
homeowners simply wanted anything that is current AND still
Landscape with installation by Rooney Landscape. There
classic. Remember their three boys? It was essential that any
is an integrated firepit and three-season room for relishing
furniture acquired was able to stand up to the daily use of a
a lovely yard.
very active young and growing family. The most unique design aspect of the home may be the
Other notable contributors to this home, completed in 2019, were:
eight-inch plank smoked wood flooring. Smoked or fumed oak flooring was first introduced by Gustav Stickly in the 1800s, who discovered that by briefly enclosing wood in an environment where organic substances are introduced, the wood can
+ PHOTOGRAPHER: MIKE KASKEL + LIGHTING: CAI Designs (CAIDesigns.net) + FURNISHINGS: Chicago Design Source
take on a unique look that fit perfectly his craftsman aesthetic.
(ChicagoDesignSource.com)
Stickley would leave the wood in the environment just long
+ FABRICS & FURNISHINGS: Caminiti Associates
enough that its tannins were brought to the surface, thus
(Caminiti.com/Arlington-Heights)
darkening the wood naturally from within. This meant that no
+ STONE, TILE & HARDWOOD: Surface Group
substance or stain was actually applied to the wood during
(SurfaceGroup.com)
the process, and the organic compounds used did not contain
+ CABINETRY: Abruzzo Kitchen & Bath
actual smoke or harsh fumes. The result is a stunning and envi-
(AbruzzoKitchenandBath.com)
ronmentally friendly wood floor. We took advantage of the opened walls to make sure that
+ PLUMBING: Michael Wagner and Sons Plumbing Supply (MWSPlumbing.com)
cabling was installed for a sound system and home automa-
+ FLOORING: Northern Flooring (NorthernFlooring.com) and
tion. Regarding additional family heirlooms, we found the
Spicher and Co. (SpicherandCo.com)
perfect spot in the dining room for a precious antique sewing machine and stand that needed its proper placement, now beautifully seen from the foyer. All-in-all, the project took about three years. Hindsight being
About the Author: Mollee Johnson is an interior design profes-
20/20, the homeowners told me they wished we had been
sional and owner of Style 1519. Visit Style1519.com and schedule
brought on earlier in the process, to enable us to work more
a complimentary consult by calling 847.209.4194.
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Master bath, complete with soaker tub.
Front entry with smoked wood floor.
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
5—8
8
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS BOAT SHOW IN GRAYSLAKE
DAILY LIFE IN PHARAONIC AND GRAECO-ROMAN EGYPT
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT: VAN MORRISON MUSICAL TRIBUTE
Don’t miss Northern Illinois’ largest
Did you know that under ancient
An Irish Heartbeat is a musical tribute
boat show for great sale pricing
Egyptian law, women had the same
to the performer known as the Belfast
on over 200 new and used boats
rights as men? Or that married couples
Cowboy, Van Morrison. Presented by
from over 50 top manufacturers.
could divorce? Brian Muhs, Associate
Soundtracks of a Generation; tickets
Shop show specials on bow rid-
Professor of Egyptology, presents
start at $25. This show pays homage
ers, ski boats, wake board boats,
an engaging talk at 3 p.m. on daily
to one of the singular performers
wake surf boats, cruisers, cuddy
life in Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman
of his generation. Find tickets at
cabins,
boats,
Egypt, with passages from ancient
RaueCenter.org in Crystal Lake for
pontoon boats, and much more.
texts and archaeological explora-
this 8 p.m. concert.
Admission: Seniors $6, Adults $8.
tions of ancient settlements. $20
Details at IllinoisBoatShow.com or
Adult, $10 Student. Details/tickets at
call 847.680.7200.
BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com/event/.
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7
10
CLASSICAL PIANIST LLEWELLYN SANCHEZ-WERNER
BETWEEN THE LINES AT BARRINGTON HIGH
LZACC BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT AT ACHIEVE FOOTWEAR
The
Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center
deck
boats,
jet
Barrington High School Auditorium
The
Midwest
Barrington's White House
Lake
Commerce members are invited
3—4:30 p.m. A Gilmore Young
Werksman, will take the audience
to
Artist
on a choreographic journey through
Achieve Footwear, 1 Crystal Lake
Sanchez-Werner has performed
the world of notable literature.
Plaza. Admission is free and mem-
at the White House and Kennedy
Tickets are available at the door for
bers are welcome to bring a visitor;
Center, and a multitude of inter-
the 6 p.m. show. For details email
please RSVP to assist with planning
national venues. $30 Adult, $10
info@dancewerks.com. The BHS
at Business.LZACC.com/Events.
Student. Eighth grade and under
direction
Ellen
this
Chamber
multi-chamber
event
of at
Auditorium is at 616 W. Main Street.
House's
intimate
award
venue from
winner,
Llewellyn
free with an adult. Details/tickets at
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7TH ANNUAL PURPLE PLUNGE
DEER PARK'S ST. PADDY'S DAY RUN
To raise money for local families
It's the 10th annual "wearing of
affected by cancer, join in or just
the green" for the Deer Park St.
watch the Seventh Annual Purple
Paddy's 5k or 10k Run. Hosted
An exhibition of pastels explor-
Plunge!
Lake Zurich's Breezewald Park
Deer Park Town Center
PASTEL LANDSCAPES BY KATHLEEN NEWMAN AND JULIE SKODA Barrington's White House
cheeriest
by Deer Park Town Center, funds
ing
costume, put together a team of
this year will support WINGS
through the vision of two artists.
friends and brace yourself for the
(Breaking the Cycle of Domestic
Friends and often painting part-
icy waters of Lake Zurich. Starts
Violence). Starts at 8:30 a.m.;
ners, Julie Skoda and Kathleen
at 9 a.m., hosted by Scoreboard
registration required by going to
Newman are inspired by many
Bar
RunSignUp.com (search for Deer
of the same themes in their work
Park St. Paddy's Run/Walk).
through individual experience and
&
Wear
Grill.
your
Learn
more
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electrifying”
of
the
Area
and
pianist will fill Barrington's White
Achieve Footwear in Crystal Lake
Zurich
“poetic
sounds of this young virtuoso
Collective,
under
Dance
Raue Center for the Arts
Barrington's White House
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at
the
language
of
painting
perspective. This event features
fun. Grass skirts not required! Join
and bunnies to pet, crafts, wagon
a jazz duo, snacks, and cash bar;
the Lions at the Old Firehouse on
rides, and lots of fun. Free for chil-
6—8 p.m.
Admission free; res-
Old Rand Road in downtown Lake
dren accompanied by adults; goodie
ervations requested. Details at
Zurich. Questions? Call 847.796.0501.
bags for all attendees while supplies
BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com/event/.
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last. Special in-store promotions
APR 4
available. Long Grove Village Tavern will be hosting Lunch with the Bunny
PURPLE REIGN IN WOODSTOCK Woodstock Opera House
Revolving around the artistic power
(reservations required).
APR 5
Ela Area Public Library
of Prince, the Portland Cello Project
Just for the kids during Spring Break.
blends deep textures with the har-
Meet live owls as Mark Spreyer,
monic landscape of Prince’s musi-
director of the Stillman Nature
cal catalog. Joined by musicians
Center, provides information and
who worked with Prince (Saeeda
VHS tapes, still film, 8mm reels,
an up-close and personal look at
Wright and Tyrone Hendrix), expect
receipts, important papers... oh my!
some fascinating raptors. For ages
an evening of diversely curated
Looking to declutter and preserve
7 and up. Registration is required by
music
was
precious memories and key docu-
going to EAPL.org/events. Event
influenced by The Purple One.
ments? From 1—2 p.m. we’ll discuss
begins at 1 p.m.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets online at
our scanners and conversion equip-
WoodstockOperaHouse.com.
ment to help you achieve these goals
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that
influenced
or
DIGITIZE YOUR LIFE AT THE LIBRARY Wauconda Area Library
and more. Free admission; details at
APR 4
WaucLib.org.
LONG GROVE EGG HUNT
We are always accepting submissions
Buffalo Creek Park on Old McHenry Road
for events you'd like to see included
a "Luau in Paradise" to support the
Historic Downtown Long Grove is
in our Calendar section. Submissions
annual scholarship fund. Dinner,
hosting an Egg Hunt for children
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
drinks, raffles, auctions and lots of
(ages 2—10) with music, live chicks
SWLakeLifestyle.com.
LUAU IN PARADISE
Lake Zurich Old Firehouse
The Lake Zurich Lions Club presents
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ARTICLE MIKE MARR
CITY SCENE
WORKING TOGETHER
ON LONG GROVE’S TURNAROUND
“WE HAVE MADE EVERY EFFORT TO UPDATE THE LOOK AND FEEL WHILE KEEPING THE ENDURING QUALITIES OF OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN.”
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th e
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HD
LGB A
o arr Mike M
Rendering of downtown Long Grove depicting new streetscaping and a rebuilt historic covered bridge.
Cre
ek B i de rewing, Pres
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f
WITH THE RECENT INFLUX OF VILLAGE ENHANCEMENTS
greater good of the community. We especially want to thank
AND NEW BUSINESS ENERGY, LONG GROVE IS PRIMED
two outstanding board members whose service tenure ended;
TO RE-EMERGE THIS YEAR AS ONE OF ILLINOIS’ TOP
Ryan Messner (State Farm) and Marian Ward (Within Reach).
“DESTINATION TOWNS.” The Historic Downtown Long Grove
“Working with Long Grove and the board has been an amaz-
Business Association (HDLGBA) is proud of the role we’ve
ing experience over the last six years,” Messner said. “We have
played in the amazing turnaround. In addition to organizing
made and continue to make every effort to update the look and
annual festivals that drew tens of thousands to Long Grove in
feel while keeping the enduring qualities of our historic down-
2019, the HDLGBA also placed greater emphasis on fundraising
town. The future looks great for residents and businesses.”
for village revitalization projects and for local organizations that
As we look ahead now that construction is complete, we can
inspire and promote community. Groups we donated to included
expect to see a revitalized downtown where the charms of his-
Long Grove Park District, Long Grove Historical Society, Long
toric Long Grove are accentuated by modern comforts like wide
Grove Arts and Music Council, Long Grove Lions Club, Rotary
new sidewalks, city water and for the first time, street lighting.
Club, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and Kildeer Countryside PTO, among others. We’ve also championed the local economy by encourag-
Our quaint hamlet has shaken off the dust and is starting on a bright new path forward with the support of an old friend—the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association.
ing residents and visitors to support our business neighbors
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through shopping and dining in downtown Long Grove. None
About the Author: Mike Marr, founder and chief brewer at Buffalo
of this could be possible without the leadership and commit-
Creek Brewing, is president of the group that represents down-
ment of our board members who donate their time for the
town Long Grove businesses.
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