Why Dads Matter
A father’s gifts of time, guidance and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children. Take a moment to reflect on fatherhood this month, and consider this partial list of ways a dad contributes to his family:
• A father’s strength can be powerful.
• A dad’s words can be fueling and inspirational.
• Hugs from a dad can be deeply comforting.
• A dad’s smile can instill joy and confidence.
• Time with a dad can be fun and productive.
• A dad’s guidance can be life-changing and foundational.
• A father’s guidance can be life-saving and life-giving.
• Adventures with a dad can be exciting and memorable. And by the way, the role of a grandfather is pretty special, too. Let your father or a father figure in your life know how much he matters to you. And if you are a dad, let us be the first to say—thank you. You are invaluable to the people who know and need you, as well as the community around you.
Happy Father’s Day!
MICHAEL BEIGHTOL, PUBLISHER
June 2025
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Stephen Neilson | stephen.neilson@citylifestyle.com
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Tobin Fraley, Carolyn McNamara, Kim Mikus, Stephen Neilson, Daniel Wimer, Rishabh Wuppalapati
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Summer Concert Series Announced
Get ready for a summer filled with music, nature and good vibes. The popular Concerts in the Plaza series returns to Independence Grove in Libertyville, bringing live outdoor performances to Millennia Plaza, set against the backdrop of a 129-acre lake. Concerts run Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., June 10 through August 5. Whether you're dancing, picnicking or just soaking up the sunset, there’s a lineup for everyone.
Area High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five local high school students at its annual Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Awards Luncheon. Ellaine Sambo-Reyther (on left), BACC Past Chairperson congratulates scholarship recipients Brady Anderson and Olivia Chau as Hagop Soulakian of Barrington School District 220 looks on. Not pictured are scholarship recipients Dylan DeLeon, Julia Gonzalez, and Matthew Louis.
Since 1988 the Meade Family Has Served Local Families
Tim Meade, after working alongside his father for years, founded his own business, Reflections in Glass . For a couple generations local families have hired the company to install a wide variety of custom shower doors, glass in cabinet doors and mirrors for homes, and all types of commercial store front entrance systems and frameless door systems. The company also expertly replaces broken window glass or foggy windows. Learn more at RIGshowerdoors.com
Photography by Kim Mikus
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the CITY LIST
We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
Breweries
Buffalo Creek Brewing buffalocreekbrewing.com | 847.821.6140
Roaring Table Brewing, LLC roaringtable.com | 224.600.6905
Tighthead Brewing Company tightheadbrewing.com | 847.970.9174
Onion Pub & Brewing Co. onionbrewery.com | 847.381.7308
Cary Ale House & Brewing Company caryalehousebrewing.com | 847.639.7244
Men’s Clothing
DIBI Menswear shopdibi.com | 917.583.1538
Elite Clothes for Men eliteclothesformen.com | 224.655.2234
Dearborn Denim dearborndenim.us | 773.293.6451
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Indochino indochino.com | 708.320.3817
Mr. Tux vollesbridal.com/tuxedo | 847.438.7603
LOOK SHARP
Shop Local for Warm Weather Fits That Will Up Your Fashion Game.
ARTICLE BY DANIEL WIMER
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
DIBI Menswear is at the forefront of fashion while rooted in timeless sophistication, offering confidence and lasting style.
Tailored for the modern gentleman, DIBI Menswear merges contemporary style with timeless classics to create a versatile wardrobe that travels effortlessly from the boardroom to the golf course, special occasions and resorts. Every garment and accessory is crafted with
meticulous attention to fabric, fit, and detail—offering refined silhouettes, subtle textures, and a palette that balances rich neutrals with pops of color and patterns.
Whether you’re selecting your first interview suit, refreshing everyday essentials, or curating statement looks for milestone moments, we’re here to elevate your personal aesthetic—now and for years to come.
Exceptional service is the cornerstone of our experience: from personalized fittings and on-demand styling sessions to thoughtful follow-ups that ensure every purchase exceeds expectations. At DIBI Menswear, we don’t just sell clothes—we cultivate confidence for every occasion.
From coastal mornings to city evenings, our Spring/ Summer 2025 collection (pictured) provides effortlessly refined and stylish looks throughout the warm weather. The collection offers a variety of colors and patterns, from neutral tones to subtle florals, featuring a range of woven shirts, knit shirts, tees, and lined shorts—all designed to ensure breathability and ease of movement.
Visit DIBI Menswear online at ShopDIBI.com , or stop by 28686 W. Northwest Hwy in Lake Barrington.
DIBI
founder, owner & designer Daniel Wimer.
Daniel Wimer of Lake Barrington established DIBI Menswear in 2010. Initially, he designed, manufactured and sold neckties, traveling to mens shops to build his brand. Eventually, he added more products under the DIBI brand, and opened a brick ‘n mortar shop during the global pandemic.
My Mind NEW ORLEANS ON
An Intimate Expose of a 25-Year Love Affair.
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY
TOBIN FRALEY
All cities are unique, instantly recognizable by anyone who has lived in or visited them.
And yet, New Orleans stands out—most notably because it is an island of diversity surrounded by a regional ethos that often disdains outliers, rejects joie de vivre, and limits personal freedoms.
Willie Lockett.
It is a vibrant city, filled with music and food and dancing in the streets. Little is off-limits; alcohol flows with abandon while the blues pours out from the doorways of hundreds of dim and dingy downtown destinations.
There is an intrinsic, profoundly embedded age to New Orleans—an age difficult to find anywhere else in North America. It’s where the Choctaw gathered for thousands of years to trade along the shores of the mighty Mississippi, where people’s souls were enslaved and traded, where immigrants found safety (except for some whose lives ended by swinging from a tree), and where current businesses still flourish in buildings constructed 300 years ago where jazz was born.
Over the past 25 years, my wife Rachel and I have visited this extraordinary city, sometimes with camera in hand and sometimes without.
The photographs shown here are just some of the images that are part of a new exhibit of my work at Perspective Fine Art Photography Gallery in Evanston. The exhibit is based on our very personal experience of New Orleans, capturing the play of light and shadow on the buildings and the reflections in the ever-present water that permeates the entirety of the city. The images also encompass the human character that epitomizes the essence of New Orleans.
About the Author: Tobin Fraley is a photographer, writer and a leading expert on carousels. He owns Woodland Grove Photography Studio in Mundelein. He also teaches photography at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. (“We are so grateful that Tobin Fraley has been a regular contributor to SW Lake,” says Michael Beightol, publisher.)
Perspective Fine Art Photography Gallery is hosting Fraley’s exhibit through June 29. Learn more at PerspectiveGallery.org
Top: Wendell Brunious blows the truth. Middle: Late Night New Orleans.
Bottom: Window Fruit.
Right: Rainey Vexen.
Local Efforts Combat a Rare Disease
SUMMER EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND GENERATE HOPE
ARTICLE BY JOANNE DELASSANDRO
We are excited about a series of summer events to raise awareness and funds to combat FSHD (facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy), a rare genetic disorder that weakens skeletal muscles, impacting mobility and independence. While there’s currently no cure, clinical trials are bringing new hope.
This year June 20 marks FSHD World Day, celebrated globally with the color orange. Locally, residents can pick up a free “Fido Fights FSHD” orange dog bandana at local businesses, including:
• Avalon Salon & Spa
• Timothy Grant Jewelry
• Mr. Tux
• VIBE Salon
• Volle’s Bridal Shop
Supporters are encouraged to post pictures of their pups in orange on social media using the hashtags #joanneswarriors, #curefshd and #worldfshdday.
The FSHD Society, led by a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, will march in the Barrington July 4th Parade. Volunteers and pups in “Fido Fights FSHD” bandanas will hand out wristbands and dog bandanas to raise awareness and promote the Chicagoland Chapter Walk to be held September 13 at Barrington’s Citizens Park.
In 2024 Barrington hosted the top FSHD Walk, and we want to keep that momentum going. Local participation turns awareness into action, so spread the word, donate, and stand with those affected by FSHD.
About the Author: After a long medical journey to pin down exactly what was ailing her Joanne Dalessandro of North Barrington learned that she had FSHD. Since then she has been actively raising awareness and money to find a cure. For more information visit FSHDSociety.org or contact Joanne Dalessandro (joanne@fshd-cure.org or 847.502.7794).
Joanne Dalessandro and her 5-year old Cavapoo, Mavrik.
THE TIMELESSNESS OF TITANIC
Lincolnshire Theatre Pulls Out All the Stops in its 50th Anniversary Season
ARTICLE BY STEPHEN NEILSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN BARBIN PHOTOGRAPHY
The original 1997 Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, and a successful revival in 2014 further ignited the musical’s popularity.
Lincolnshire Marriott Theatre just concluded its triumphant run of the show this month. Marriott Theatre’s first-rate
Foreground: cast members James Earl Jones II and Lillian Castillo.
“This year marks the Marriott Theatre’s 50th Anniversary, so they are pulling out all the stops to make each performance memorable.”
cast and crew skillfully and evocatively transitioned the show to a theatre-in-the-round performance space; kudos to director/choreographer Conor Gallagher and team. “As a child who discovered musical theatre in the ‘90s, Titanic was a formative show for me,” said Gallagher. “The chance to bring it to life on the Marriott Theatre stage is a thrilling, daunting, and ultimately energizing task. Add to that the legendary actors of Chicago and one of the most haunting scores ever written, and I couldn’t be happier to collaborate on this production.”
Brisk scene transitions, minimalist but effective stage props, and elegant costumes drew me directly on stage into the story, from its beginnings in boundless hope to its arduous slow-motion sink into tragedy and struggle for survival. Almost half the cast appeared in multiple roles, but the artful staging and progressive pace kept the story seamless.
It’s a challenge to call out specific performances in an ensemble this effective, but a few callouts are necessary for:
• David Girolmo (as Captain E.J. Smith); he was stalwart yet vulnerable in his struggle to juggle safety concerns with incessant pressures from:
• Adam Pelty (as Bruce Ismay, Chairman of the White Star Line); “I promised we’d arrive in New York by nightfall on Tuesday.”
• Girolmo’s real-life wife, Heidi Kettenring (as Ida Straus), and Mark David Kaplan (as Isidor Straus) were inspiring as a couple who chose not to board a lifeboat but face the end onboard, together.
• The irrepressible Lillian Castillo (as Alice Beane, the second-class passenger with a first-class wannabe complex) repeatedly stole the boat (I mean, the show), constantly contriving to slip into the onboard society of the rich and famous.
About to embark on Titanic's maiden (and final) voyage.
Top: Foreground: cast members Mark David Kaplan and Heidi Kettenring as Isidor and Ida Strauss.
Bottom: In the lifeboats.
Next page: Cast members Laura Guley, Erica Stephan, and Victoria Okafor are about to board.
• James Earl Jones II shone as Alice’s deadpan-patient, loving husband Edgar Beane.
Kudos to the entire artistic team, which featured Associate Director and Choreographer Katie Johannigman, Scenic Designer Collette Pollard, Costume Designer Sully Ratke, Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer Miguel Armstrong, Lighting Designer Jesse Klug, Sound Designer Michael Daly, Props Designer Sally Zack , Dialect Coach Adam Goldstein , and Conductor and Stage Manager Colt Luedtke
This year marks the Marriott Theatre’s 50th Anniversary celebration, during which they are pulling out all the stops to make each performance an experience, even transforming their signature upscale dining destination Three Embers Restaurant with pop-up themes supporting the current stage production. For Titanic’s run, they created the White Star Grill, featuring such dishes as Captain Smith’s Brown Windsor (a hearty lamb dish with rice and Madeira wine), First-Class Pub Steak (“Port of London”), an Atlantic Haddie Bake, and Isidor & Ida’s English Pudding, a warm custard pudding with black currant sauce, “a tribute to enduring love.”
As Three Embers’ General Manager Brad Lajoie said, “[This] allows us to blend the magic of theatre with culinary excellence… Guests will embark on an unforgettable journey through themed dishes and desserts, each thoughtfully crafted to evoke the grandeur and historical depth of the Titanic.”
Visual touches such as luggage of yesteryear tagged and staged near convenient “portholes” practically begged for selfies to be snapped. Similar dining experience transformations await for the season’s remaining featured shows. View the full performance schedule at MarriottTheatre.com.
“The Titanic’s story reaffirms the tragedy’s timelessness of the human experience— class differences, hubris, loss and the enduring nature of love.”
TITANIC IS EVERYWHERE THIS YEAR
The enduring allure of the RMS Titanic finds new life in three dramatically different forms, capturing imaginations across generations. Titanique, a wildly entertaining Off-Broadway musical spoof, reimagines James Cameron’s 1997 film through the voice and music of Céline Dion. Equal parts parody and tribute, the show combines camp humor, powerhouse vocals, and a generous helping of nostalgia, offering a fresh take on Jack and Rose’s iconic romance. The show is now playing in Chicago through July 13 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Meanwhile, Disney and Hulu have teamed up for a dramatic new television series on the Titanic, blending historical accuracy with
gripping storytelling. Early reviews give high marks to character development, production values, and an emotional pull that explores not just the tragedy, but the class divisions and cultural dynamics of the era.
For those seeking a closer-to-home connection to the past, just up Rand Road the Volo Auto Museum has a permanent Titanic exhibit. It’s an immersive installation with replicas, artifacts, and multimedia that covers the ship’s construction, voyage, and fateful end. It offers a poignant, educational experience for all ages.
Along with the Marriott’s presentation of Titanic the Musical all of these examples reaffirm the tragedy’s timelessness in the human experience.
LOCAL STUDENT SCORES BIG AS A THREE-TIME JEOPARDY! CHAMPION
“You Should Give it a Go!”
ARTICLE BY STEPHEN NEILSON WITH RISHABH WUPPALAPATI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RISHABH WUPPALAPATI
Host Ken Jennings with Rishabh Wuppalapati.
Give it a go! We have a strong bench... a lot of people could hang and do very well on Jeopardy.”
Rishabh Wuppalapati, recently-minted Jeopardy! champion and Tournament of Champions (TOC) participant from Vernon Hills, graduated with honors from Lake County’s Stevenson High and just completed his sophomore year at the University of Pennsylvania. His insider’s scoop on the full Jeopardy! experience below was edited for length.
So how does it feel being a three-time Jeopardy! champion and making the TOC?
It feels great. It happened so quickly… I really enjoyed playing, [and] meeting everyone at the TOC.
I remember one category from your shows was “Peak Experiences”... what was your own peak experience during your Jeopardy! run?
After my first game we all went to lunch break. Sitting down with all the other competitors felt amazing; [I just] relaxed and let it sink in: I just won a game! Now it's time to keep going and really get to know everyone. I had lunch with Aaron from Canada, who is a super-hilarious guy. I really enjoyed talking to him and getting to know everyone.
There appears to be a real community around the Jeopardy! world; participants seem to end up being connected in surprising ways. [Yeah,] one of the craziest coincidences: my first game I was competing against Zoe Grobman, who it turns out had actually gone to the same high school as me and graduated 12 years ago! We found this out literally a minute before taping—which is the craziest part. And one of the other champions (the final TOC winner, Milos) was actually on my flight [in], so [the eventual winner] was the very first person I got to meet.
Slightly loaded question here, but: will you ever see the word “Columbia” again the same way? Seemed to cause a bit of a stir… did you notice that the British tabloid Daily Mail actually ran a “story” on that?
(Back story: Game 2’s Final Jeopardy question, category College Towns, was: “Two schools in the Southeastern Conference are located in cities with this same name but in different states.” Rishabh (legally) changed answers before time ran out in a last-second barely-legible scrawl containing the correct answer for the win.)
I did… The funny thing is, I had an event the night it aired. I come back to my room, and my friend is like, “Yo, you're going viral.” I'm like, “Oh, cool. What for?”
And he's like, “Yeah, people on the internet are making fun of you for the way you wrote ‘Columbia.’” I originally thought [it was another town], and then the last five seconds of Final Jeopardy, I remember: “Oh, Columbia—South Carolina, Columbia—Missouri!” And I'm rushing to write Columbia as fast as possible, and the penmanship ended up being completely off. But I'm glad it all worked out in the end… as it should have, I would add.
Did you notice that your representative from Congress, Brad Schneider, posted congratulations on his Instagram account?
When I was in seventh grade in 2018, I won a national history competition, and I got to meet Representative Schneider afterwards. I also had the opportunity to work for his congressional office in 2020 and 2021. It wasn't really a “political” thing. It was more that he's my congressman, I live in his district, and I'm interested in politics. [The experience helped me] learn how politics around Lake County and Illinois work. I was really glad to see his post.
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I’d say 50% of the clues are clues that all three people know; it comes down to best reaction time.”
What was the experience like during your internship?
In 2020, the summer after my freshman year, [I worked] remotely. But in 2021, we had an office in Northbrook where I worked. I knew a couple of people there from my classes, and it was cool because [several] of the events were going to local parades where Mr. Schneider would be. We saw the Libertyville/ Mundelein parades, and [helped] plan the route for Lincolnshire. We helped [execute details of various] congressional and campaign events. And [it was great] because, for any politician, there's the legislative side and then there's the campaign side, [where] I enjoyed seeing how he interacted with constituents… how he was really available for people to come up and talk to him about their concerns. He was just elected [Chair of the Dem Coalition] for the new congress.
You’re finishing up your sophomore year at Penn. What is your focus on academically?
I'm majoring in Math and Econ, and really enjoy both. I think about things pretty analytically. Regarding plans after college, I'm still deciding about going to law school. I definitely want to work in venture capital at some point… whether it's building my own startup company or as an investor.
As a grad from Stevenson High School; any interesting memories there?
Senior year was such a blur… I had a class called American Studies: it integrated AP US History and AP Language, and I really enjoyed that class because it was one of my first that felt more like a community than a class.
What was it that engendered that community?
There were two pods that would rotate every couple months, with around 50 people total. Each section
would have friendly competitions for “cake race points”; then every couple months the section with the most points actually won a cake. There were lots of mini-competitions like that. We had one class project to create a dance, which was very fun; it was modeling Lexington and Concord, to Bunker Hill, to Saratoga, to Yorktown, in this chronological sequence, [communicated] through an interpretive dance. There were mock quizzes that were fun, too. It was just an environment that encouraged creativity and new ways to learn in a competitive atmosphere, which was really interesting.
Any shout-outs to folks back here?
Absolutely love to shout-out a few teachers: Mrs. Ford, Mr. Anderson, Mr. (Andrew) Conneen for helping me get into learning more about the world and politics in the United States; Dr. (Sandra) Wright, a great Econ teacher. And Mrs. (Sharyn) Powell, my third-grade teacher at Half Day School in Lincolnshire, was a big [inspiration].
How did you actually make it on Jeopardy!?
You know, it's a funny story. So, I was procrastinating: I had an essay due for one of my classes. I randomly was scrolling through YouTube and saw a Jeopardy episode. And then I was like, you know what? I played quiz bowl in high school. Let's just take an online test. Let's go for this thing.
I did well. I didn't think much of it. And then two weeks later I get an email saying, hey, you passed the first stage. Now we want you to take a proctored version. I took [it], did well on that, which I wasn't really expecting. And then I was told I had a mock game in a couple weeks on Zoom. We had to use pens as buzzers. I didn’t do well; there was a clue about Green Bay, [and] I'm a diehard Bears fan… I got the
question wrong, and realized I needed to go a lot more slowly.
And so I wasn't expecting to make the show. Fastforward almost a year later, I get a call and hear, hey, we want you to be on Jeopardy. I was like, oh, is this a prank call? And they're like, no—we’re with Sony Pictures Studios. And I was thrilled.
Do you have any advice for future contestants?
Give it a go. I think a lot of people could hang and do very well on Jeopardy. Alison Betts, one of my TOC competitors, also talked about this; she took the test (kind of on a whim as well) and qualified. I think it's just about taking the first step.
Once you're in the process, the one thing I did learn, and wish I did a bit better for TOC, was the signaling device. [Working] the buzzer is just as important as knowing the clues. I'd say 50% of the clues are clues that all three people know, and it comes down to who has the best reaction time. And it's not only like who's the fastest, but there's a series of lights behind each clue, and you can only ring in once those lights turn on. If you ring in too early, you're locked out for a bit, a quarter of a second, which is actually a lot more than you think. So you have to get your timing just right with the buzzer.
And then obviously, knowing the clues is really important too. You can go through old games (clues do tend to repeat); the other thing is the archives from Quizbowl.
NAQT is a Quizbowl company; they run several tournaments and [provide study] resources. One that I use is called, “You Gotta Know.” Ken Jennings is actually an NAQT writer. Another I used is “Campbell's Guide,” a trivia guide of authors, presidents, elements, things like that. [From there, it was] flash-carding a lot of these terms to [establish] good recall.
Did you have a chance to chat with Ken Jennings offscreen or just during taping?
Absolutely! After every game Ken takes the time to chat with contestants about how it went, what we think we could've done better, what we wish we’d known. And it's a great time because Ken sometimes laughs, “Oh, how did you know this clue?” I remember I got one about James Carville, who’s been in the news lately… but Ken was like, “Yeah, he was Clinton's campaign manager. How did you know that one?” And I said, “Oh yeah, Mr. Conneen (Rishab’s teacher who was in college in the 90’s) mentioned him when we were talking about elections.” [Ken] gives everybody the chance to kind of decompress what just happened.
A nything else you want to share with the folks back in Lake County?
Yes: we have a strong bench… a ton of great people who know a ton of things, a ton of great quiz bowl teams. So if you're interested, if you're a huge fan of Jeopardy!, just fill out the online test.
Rishabh during our online interview at Penn.
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events
THROUGH JUNE 15TH
Cats
25 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora
Matinee and evening performances at the Paramount Theatre. With music by Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber and based on the poetry of T. S. Elliott, sing along with magical cats Mr. Mistoffelees, Grizabella, and Old Deuteronomy. Find showtimes and tickets at ParamountAurora.com.
JUNE 3RD
Grow Your Own Vegan Dinner
505 North Northwest Highway | 9:30 AM
Prepare your summer veggies for al fresco dining as local gardeners teach you how best to grow and care for your garden. Presented at the Barrington Area Public Library. Learn more at BALibrary.org
JUNE 5TH
Restoration Work Day at MacArthur Woods
15751 West Highway 60, Libertyville | 9:00 AM
Families with children ages 10+ will monitor wildlife, collect seeds, plant, and pull weeds while helping the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Dress for a mess outdoors with closed-toe shoes, long pants and work gloves. Please note all children must be supervised by a chaperoning adult with a signed waiver. Presented by the Lake County Forest Preserves (LCFPD.org).
JUNE 5TH - 22ND
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to meet the White Rabbit, Caterpillar and Queen of Hearts. Choreographed by Christopher Wheedon. Visit the Joffrey website (Joffrey.org) for showtimes for matinee and evening performances at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House.
JUNE 7TH
A Conversation with Leslie Odom
230 South Columbus Drive, Chicago | 3:00 PM
The originator of the role of Aaron Burr on Broadway in Hamilton, Leslie Odom debuted in Rent (at age seventeen) and then attended Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama. Odom will talk about what he has learned and how he followed his passions to find his success. Presented at the Art Institute of Chicago (ChicagoHumanities.org).
JUNE 10TH - 22ND
Kimberly Akimbo
18 West Monroe Street, Chicago
Enjoy matinee and evening performances of this Tony Award-winning musical that tells the story of soon-to-be 16-year-old Kimberly as she navigates family, heartbreak and happiness. Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, who also wrote the book and lyrics for Shrek the Musical. Presented at the CIBC Theatre (BroadwayInChicago.com).
JUNE 12TH
Summer in Chicago
275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich | 7:00 PM
Learn why true Chicagoans know not to travel too far in the summer as the city comes alive with Windy City fun. Come for expert tips on concerts, neighborhood and street festivals, art fairs and more, and leave with a full summer calendar. Presented at the Ela Area Public Library (EAPL.org).
JUNE 13TH
A Night in Paris (Daddy-Daughter Date Night)
235 Lions Drive, Barrington | 6:30 PM
Dress in your finest and pack a passport for fun for a magical night in the City of Lights, with dinner and dancing for dads and daughters. Presented at Lagendorf Park (BarringtonParkDistrict.org).
JUNE 13TH & 14TH
Scottish Festival & Highland Games
2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton
In its 39th year, this festival includes caber tossing, highland dance, live bagpipes, whisky tasting and more. The festival will be held rain or shine. Presented at the DuPage County Fairgrounds (ChicagoScots.org). Check website for times.
JUNE 14TH
Toy Story in Concert with the Chicago Philharmonic
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago | 3:00 PM
Re-live Woody and Buzz Lightyear's first adventure accompanied by the strings and woodwinds of the Philharmonic. This presentation is part of a series of "Auditorium Philms" performed by the Chicago Philharmonic. Presented at the Auditorium Theatre ( AuditoriumTheatre.org ).
JUNE 15TH
Family Fishing Derby
Paulus Park, Lake Zurich | 9:00 AM
Grab a fishing pole and bait for the 33rd annual Dick Schick Fishing Derby. Register for free at the Paulus Park playground immediately before the event and get ready to catch and release bass, northern, walleye, muskie and panfish to be eligible for prizes. Presented by the Village of Lake Zurich (LakeZurich.org).
JUNE 20TH
Concert in the Park: Comstock Lode
5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods | 6:30 PM
Delight in the country rock sounds of local band Comstock Lode at this free summer concert while visiting with neighbors, friends, and family, while enjoying a rotating cast of food trucks. Presented by the Village of Hawthorn Woods. Learn more at VHW.org.
