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POP-UP ART

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MAY 2017

Inside Arcada Theatre’s SPEAKEASY LOUNGE PAGE 24

CONCERT BUZZ

Local music venues’ summer headliners PAGE 59

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COUTURE BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ROCKS THE RUNWAY

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 8 TEACUP COUTURE High school senior Devin Couturier Rocks the Runway 12 BEHÖVA COOL Midwest-scapes inspire Geneva boutique owner’s graphic shirt line 16 POP-UP PERSPECTIVE Pheasant Run’s exhibition to showcase area’s array of talented artists

BUSINESS & CIVIC 22 ART ADVOCATE Through nonprofit, Risé Dawn Jones gives ‘young people the wings to soar’

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TRAVEL 42 THE GLASS-HALF-FULL GUY: How differences pull us together 44 FANTASY ISLANDS Wild and wonderful (and lesserknown) island adventures in the Great Lakes

OUT & ABOUT 46 CULTIVATING CREATIVES Downtown Aurora keeps art scene thriving with ‘First Fridays’ 49 FAIREST OF THEM ALL This year’s St. Charles Fine Art Show set to be the best yet

52 IN THE SWIM OF THINGS 24 CLUB ARCADA Park district awareness programs Historic theater’s speakeasythemed lounge a nod to Gatsby era promote water safety 54 BOOK NOOK 28 ‘FOOD PORN’ Entertaining spring reads The art of plating 56 ARTIST SHOWCASE HOME & LIFESTYLE Geneva resident Michele Norman 30 GARDEN NECESSITIES shares an oil on canvas piece, How to know when it’s time to say entitled “Mourning” goodbye (to a plant) 59 CONCERT BUZZ 34 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Local music venues’ summer OF SERVICE headliners Confident Aire celebrates major milestone, opens second location 62 CALENDAR See what’s happening in Kane HEALTH & WELLNESS County this month!

36 MUSIC OF THE HEART Alzheimer’s, dementia patients use music to connect to memory

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To be an artist, it takes sacrifice. It takes fortitude. It takes work – hours and hours of work – often done alone with no guarantee that anything will become of it.

For all of you music lovers, we’ve got our fingers on the pulse of the Arcada Theatre’s newest addition to downtown St. Charles – Club Arcada. The speakeasy-themed lounge takes visitors back to the roaring ’20s with decadent décor, jazz music and Gatsby glamour. Also, don’t miss our roundup of headlining music acts coming through Kane County this summer, on Page 59.

In honor of all of you artists and artenthusiasts, this issue is dedicated to you.

In our Arts & Entertainment issue, we’re spotlighting a young talent, Batavia High School student Devin Couturier, who spent months creating a Victorian era-inspired cocktail dress using teacups. The novice designer took Best in Show at the high school’s Rock the Runway fashion show, and it’s no wonder why. Find out how she created this couture look, on Page 8.

From local exhibitions at Pheasant Run Resort to the area’s most prominent juried art festival, there is plenty of art perusing taking place this month.

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Teacup COUTURE High school student DEVIN COUTURIER Rocks the Runway

By ALLISON HORNE

Batavia High School’s Rock the Runway is all about turning everyday household items into wearable couture fashion, and this year, Devin Couturier did just that – with teacups.

For the first time, in her four years of participating in the fashion event, Couturier clinched Best in Show in front of a crowd of more than 700 people.

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Couturier is a senior and the creative director for the eighth annual event.

(She’s been one of the creative directors since her sophomore year.)

It finally all fell into place this year when she came up with the idea to incorporate teacups into her dress design.

“I used to collect teacups,” Couturier says. “I only have around 10 now, but I always thought they were super pretty.”

Going into the project, Couturier says that she knew she wanted to do some sort of a mosaic, and teacups were the perfect material – though quite heavy for a garment. It took a while to decide what she was going to use for

the bottom portion of the dress, but eventually she settled on teabags to continue the theme.

Couturier worked on the project daily for several months. She used a water saw and epoxy, which actually wound up being “stressful.”

“There were a lot of times that I just wanted to give up, and maybe just do a small mosaic with more teabags or make the dress shorter,” Couturier says. “But my mom mentioned how the [dresses] that had the most success in the past had intricate details. So, I said, ‘why not be crazy?’”

According to Couturier, it’s not even possible to find any teacups in the Kane County area anymore – she says that she bought them all. She spent about $200 on teacups from local Goodwill stores, and estimates that it took about 50 teacups total to make the dress.

“A lot of times I wasted a whole teacup because I only needed the rim,” Couturier says. She selected certain pieces based on color.

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-Continued from page 9 Her design for the dress changed four or five times, and what started as a very geometric design eventually turned into a very flowy, swirly feature.

Sophomore year, Devin Couturier made a dress out of baseballs and, during her junior year, she made an elegant dress out of coffee filters, which she turned into flowers.

“I scratched my mom’s new dining table,” Couturier says. “My brother was able to sit down with me – he hates art – and actually got excited.”

“She taught herself a new technique,” says Dawn Zalkus, Batavia High School art teacher and Rock the Runway sponsor. “While we all use non-traditional materials, the fracturing of the teacups is very different. Devin’s material was very cutting-edge; usually what wins is the detail work, and there was a ton of that in there.”

“I think with any student, it’s a beautiful process,” Zalkus says. “As a freshman, they don’t have style or know where they want to be as an artist. But, like with Devin, as a senior, she made a niche and found a voice in her work. I love being able to watch a student grow like that.”

Rock the Runway ended up falling on her brother’s birthday this year, and, before the show, he told Couturier that the only thing he wanted for his birthday was for her to win. And he got his wish.

While Couturier was the mastermind behind the piece, it was hard for her family not to get involved throughout the years, especially with the time and space (the dining room table, to be exact) that her projects were taking up.

Her winning dress will be featured in the upcoming “Eye of the Beholder” show May 12 at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia.

Zalkus will be entering a piece, as well.

Zalkus, who started Rock the Runway from scratch, has seen it grow from being in a classroom filled with about 100 people to the massive production that it is now.

“I don’t have kids, but it’s kind of like my baby,” Zalkus says. “Every year, I’m putting more work into it, fostering it and letting it take its natural course.”

This isn’t the first time Couturier has been a part of the show; she’s been designing pieces since her freshman year after her sister, Aubrey, who is currently a junior in college, introduced her to the idea.

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Couturier’s high school career may be coming to “My freshman year I was so proud of it, but I look an end soon, but her future in art isn’t. Although she’s not completely sure what she wants to do, back and it was so bad,” Couturier says. “I just she knows that art will definitely be a part of her really wanted to get better each time.” life – whether professionally or just on the side.

And she did.

Her mother, a seamstress, helped make sure Couturier was stitching everything properly, while her sister, Aubrey, took the photos at this year’s event, and her brother, Shane, who is 14, couldn’t help but get his hands messy sawing some teacups.

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Midwest-scapes inspire boutique owner’s graphic shirt line

By KELSEY O’CONNOR

J

uliet Polonus felt like something was missing.

She was looking for casual, high-quality shirts with cool graphics, but she couldn’t find the exact style she was envisioning. The tops she did come across that she liked were often designed for a West Coast audience, with images of the ocean and desert.

“Being from the Midwest, I felt that it was nothing we could relate to,” she says. “There was a need for hand-done graphic tees.”

So, Polonus set out to fill what she saw as a void in the market. As a working mother, she started sketching designs inspired by the unrefined landscape of the Midwest. It wasn’t long before her shirt line, BEHÖVA, was born.

Polonus started selling her shirts in 2015, working with a local screen printer based in St. Charles. All her designs are hand drawn and aren’t edited on a computer. The name of the brand comes from a Swedish word that means “need” – a nod to Polonus’s heritage and the need for her creations.

reaction from people.

The idea that this simple drawing could turn into this brand is very humbling.”

Many of Polonus’ designs pay homage to her Midwestern roots. She has lived all around the region, including more than a decade in the Geneva area. One shirt features a skull intertwined with native plants from the area.

Another depicts dandelions and weeds to represent the ruggedness of the prairie.

“I’m Midwest through and through,” says Polonus.

“I love the idea of honing in on the area and trying to portray that in these images.”

BEHÖVA features a varied selection of women’s tops, such as tanks, V-necks, long-sleeve shirts and more. The shirts are made from a soft cotton blend and the fit is meant to be casual and flowy. The brand also offers options for children and men, which are inspired by Polonus’s husband and two kids.

The line is now sold exclusively at Jori & June clothing boutique in Geneva. Polonus opened the boutique with friend Melissa Parkos in June of 2016. The aesthetic of the store plays off “It’s been a very cool experience,” says Polonus. of the vibe of BEHÖVA; both are practical and “I’m very grateful and excited to see people comfortable, but still chic and unique. wearing the shirts and getting a positive “Jori & June came about and we hit the ground

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running,” says Polonus. “And developing this brand and BEHÖVA within it – you have to take the opportunity when it’s in front of you.”

Polonus has a long background in both retail and art. She attended school for art and graphic design and always doodles in

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She hopes that bringing her vision to life can spur other aspiring entrepreneurs and artists to chase their dreams, too.

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Pop-up perspective Pheasant Run Resort’s exhibition

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This spring marks the opening of the inaugural Pheasant Run Resort pop-up gallery in cooperation with the St. Charles Arts Council.

Visitors can view a handful of pieces from 32 talented artists during the exhibition, which will encompass a wide range of styles and media.

The exhibit will run through May 28, and will take place in The Loft and Street Galleries. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Pheasant Run is located at 4051 E. Main St. in St. Charles.

In honor of the inaugural event, Kane County Magazine writer Kelsey O’Connor got to chat with three exhibiting artists to learn more about their work and what inspires them.

By KELSEY O’CONNOR went to school full time, I started to seriously pursue my career as an artist.

Q: You specialize in mixed media work. What’s unique about that medium?

A: Artists use paper and acrylic paints in art all the time, but the way I do it is very original.

I invented my own technique that combines paper and acrylic paints. Most often I use different types of rice paper and tissue paper. I think that paper radiates great energy – it’s organic, warm and sensual. That beautifully balances the artificial and cold feel of polymer emulsions used ACRYLICS, MIXED MEDIA in acrylic paints. I paint the paper Q: How did you become an over with black and white acrylics artist? and repeat the process for as long as I need to achieve desired visual A: I always was an artist, even before I realized it. My background effect. is in architecture and, because Q: What three words would you of that, I have very strong use to describe your art? foundation in drawing, design and A: Organic, intriguing and perspective. After immigrating meditative. to the United States, everything changed. I was a stay-at-home Q: What work will you be mom, doing some art on the displaying at the pop-up gallery side and taking college-level art in May? classes. When my youngest child

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A: I will show three works: “Winter Prairie,” “Gurgling Stream” and “Enchanted Forest.”

They belong to the series I call “White Gardens.” They are made from paper glued to the cardboard and painted with acrylic paints. They are created in black and white, which feels refreshing compared to being bombarded with colorful images in our everyday life. The tensions between black and white are so extreme. I like to play with that and the limitless amount of shades of black and white.

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Q: What do you hope visitors will take away from this show?

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ACRYLICS, OIL, CHALK, PENCIL Q: How did you become an artist?

A: Being an artist has always been a part of my identity. I discovered at an early age that I had an artistic ability, which led to me taking a number of art classes and attending a college of design. I started displaying my work at art shows a couple years ago, and I really have been enjoying all the new connections I’m making.

Q: What appeals to you about working with acrylics?

A: I love working with acrylics, they’re so versatile. I can layer them or make heavy textures that give my work a kind of three-dimensional look. There’s just something about the way acrylics spread on the canvas that’s truly satisfying. Plus, the colors can be so vibrant and I really like using bold color in my work.

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-Continued from page 17 Q: What work will you be displaying at the show?

Q: What three words would you use to describe your art/ aesthetic?

A: I have two pieces in the show.

One is a still life called “The Men’s Class,” and it’s inspired by the men’s painting class I teach on Q: What work will you be Thursdays. I cook a French dinner, displaying at the Pheasant Run we enjoy some nice wines, we show? paint hard and eat well. The second A: I’ll be displaying two acrylic painting is called “Grace at Kiss paintings. One is called “Visitors,” the Sky.” It’s from a photo I took which is something I wanted to about 11 years ago. I was out with paint in honor of lost loved ones. my camera shooting some of the The two cardinals in this piece sights, and a friend just happened OILS, WATERCOLOR, ACRYLIC AND are meant to represent two family to be in Kiss the Sky that day with PASTELS members that I’ve lost recently. The Q: How did you become an artist? his daughter. She didn’t feel well other is called “Field of Flowers,” that day, and I think dad thought a which consists of Gerbera and A: I have been working as a trip to the local record store was other daisies. It is my favorite piece professional artist for 29 years. just what she needed. I think her at the moment; I feel a sense of When I was 27, I injured myself on a face says it all. peace and serenity whenever I look job site and painted my first portrait at it. while laid up. That got me to create Q: What do you hope visitors will take away from this work?

Q: What do you hope visitors will another portrait and another and so on. I never swung a hammer again. A: My dedication to my craft. I’m a take away from your work?

Now, I paint in all genres: portraits, hard study of the traditions and the A: I think that both of these masters of the past – an art form I landscapes, still life and even paintings have a certain calmness feel is starting to make a return. I abstract at times.

– a kind of tranquil, “one-withteach these methods and see the Q: You use a variety of media in nature” vibe to them. I really hope your work. Which do you prefer? young people wanting to achieve they come away with the joy that this realism again.

I feel when I’m painting. I’ve been A: I love working in all mediums, painting for many years and have and I would not be happy if I was just started to share my work with forced to work in only one. They all the public, so I’d really love for them have such beautiful characteristics; to enjoy it, too.

I like to allow the subject matter to dictate the medium. The works Q: What do you want people to presented in this show just happen know about your work? to be oils. Oils have a tradition and A: I want people to know that history that I love to study. They’re there is a part of me in each piece luscious and buttery to work with. that I paint. My artwork is very It creates a depth and luminosity personal to me. At my last show, that other mediums struggle to one of my favorites was purchased achieve. and I had to let it go. That part has always been difficult for me, but I’m Q: What three words would you use to describe your art? working on it.

A: Thoughtful, honest and storytelling.

A: Lighthearted, uplifting and vibrant.

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St. Charles Park District Get Down & Dirty on International Mud Day! Prepare to get dirty with games and activities that encourage kids of all ages to squish, scoop and slosh their way through mud pits and puddles at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. The event will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21. There will be trucks and shovels for digging and building, activity stations to make mud pies and create “mud magic.” During the event, kids – and adults – can learn fascinating facts, such as what the state soil of Illinois is and how worms help create garden compost. For more information, visit stcnature.org/special-events.

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2011 DEAN ST. | ST. CHARLES 630-587-9400 WWW.KIDSCONNECTION.INFO Kids Connection is an independently owned and operated preschool and children’s activity center.

Serving the Fox Valley community since 2003, Kids Connection serves as a place for children to connect through play and the creative arts. Kids Connection offers full-, part- and extended-day preschool programs for children ages 15 months to “Beginnergarden.” The preschool is open year round from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. To register or for more information on summer programs, visit the preschool’s website.

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Through nonprofit, Risé Dawn Jones gives ‘young people the wings to soar’

By MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE | Photo by RON MCKINNEY For Risé Dawn Jones, the influence of the arts was weaved into the fabric of her life. From her parents, who encouraged her to explore music and dance, to her grandmother, who brought her by train from Elgin into Chicago for the annual opening performance at the Lyric Opera House.

Even her name was influenced by the arts. An aunt suggested the name after the opera singer Risé Stevens.

And, today, Jones is making sure the next generation of young people can learn and enjoy the arts, while also honoring her family, through the nonprofit foundation Hamilton Wings.

Established 20 years ago, Hamilton Wings uses arts-immersion to promote leadership, self-development and achievement for sociallyand academically-challenged youth and their families.

Named after her father, Charles Hamilton Jones, the foundation is a living memorial to his love of the arts and his desire to help others. As a psychologist he had a strong interest in the social and emotional wellness of others, Jones says.

“The idea is to give young people the wings to soar, and achieve their dreams, and to contribute to the world,” Jones says.

For Jones, music and the world of art can be an invaluable tool for learning and sharing.

“I think the arts really make you appreciate humanity and the beauty in our world,” Jones says.

In July, the foundation will celebrate its 16th annual Students Creating Opera to Reinforce Education at Elgin Community College. Students will take to the stage with an original opera – a highlight for Jones to witness, she says.

With a strong background in the arts, it comes as no surprise that Jones is a classically trained

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singer who enjoys performing throughout the year at local events and concerts.

“I need to nurture that [art] in myself, as I am nurturing that in others,” she says.

She met her friend Dr. Clare Ollayos as a child when the two were enrolled in the Lisa Boehm School of Ballet. Their paths crossed as adults through their work in the community, including serving as trustees for Elgin Community College.

Ollayos says that Jones is a good leader and has a wonderful ability to work with people in a group setting.

“It’s a combination of gifts and skills,” Ollayos says. “She has a really good sensibility and emotional intelligence.”

While Jones has made important contributions to the arts and education within the community, she also has made quite a career in the world of research.

“I always loved social sciences and trying to think of ways people can learn and live in productive and healthy ways,” Jones says.

She holds a doctorate in public policy analysis and has established herself as a leader in research in the evaluation of public health and underserved communities, youth development and social inequalities. Her published work and research serves to teach and provide a greater understanding in her field.

“I really enjoy partnering with people interested in serving others,” Jones says.

Along with her collaborative work in 2001, she established her own private consulting business, Evaluation Solutions, Inc. Jones says that starting her own business gave her more flexibility to continue her role with Hamilton Wings and other leadership roles in the community.

Born and raised in Elgin, Jones has volunteered

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her time and talents in several local organizations.

“Elgin is a very vibrant community where people are not afraid to get their hands dirty, and contribute, and offer their talents to help others,” Jones says. “It’s a unique community with people willing to volunteer and participate actively.”

During the last few years Jones has served as a leader for a series of community forums.

“Create, Innovate, Ignite” brings programming that inspires creativity and learning while exploring topics, including the sciences.

“I always find myself learning and that has certainly continued to fuel me and provide me with inspiration that I want to share with others,” Jones says.

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Arcada Historic theater’s speakeasy-themed lounge a nod to Gatsby era

By KEVIN DRULEY | Photos by MISSY DONOVAN Growing up, Ron Onesti considered Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and any hotsy-totsy Hollywood gangster to be the bee’s knees.

He truly took a shine to the bygone slang and culture of the Jazz Age, which he has aimed to capture anew in his latest venture.

Club Arcada, a speakeasy-themed lounge on the third floor of Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, opened in March. Onesti, the president and CEO of Onesti Entertainment, assures all visitors a swinging good time.

“It’s been better than we could have ever imagined,” Onesti says. “We’re dropping more jaws than we ever could have expected.”

Onesti fused past and present passions in developing Club Arcada. With the Arcada Theatre hailing its 90th anniversary in 2016 and a renewed interest in the 1920s and 1930s, Onesti figured a speakeasy and showroom would be a natural follow-up.

Once accessed – through a secret door in the Arcada library – Club Arcada offers live music and entertainment, as well as food and cocktails with period-themed names. Period furnishings and murals paying homage to past Hollywood legends highlight the décor.

“You get a feel of that Cotton Club-esque, New York-style club of the ’20s and ’30s, and I tried to mix old Hollywood with the classic jazz – the jazz of the era – and that’s what we’re getting,” Onesti says. “We’re getting a little bit of both.”

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“You get a feel of that Cotton Club-esque, New York-style club of the ’20s and ’30s, and I tried to mix old Hollywood with the classic jazz – the jazz of the era – and that’s what we’re getting. We’re getting a little bit of both.”

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And then some. Accounting for the cocktails, food, entertainment and ambience, Onesti dubbed the spot “really, a 1-2-3-4 punch” that almost is “too much for any one person to handle at any one time.”

Any appropriately attired person, that is. Club Arcada employs a dress code that prohibits torn jeans, baseball caps, flip-flops and shorts. Period wear is welcome.

“People are dressing up, whether they’re dressing in tuxedoes of today or Gatsby-period stuff of yesteryear, and it’s a lot of fun,” Onesti says. “About half the people dress up, and the other half like to watch the people dress up.”

In some respects, Club Arcada’s “dress to impress” attitude mirrors the transformation of the space

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itself. Onesti says that he knew the repurposing process would be meticulous, and that development of the club began about two years ago.

“It was kind of pretty downtrodden,” Onesti says. “It took a lot just to bring it up to a usable state. It was some prior offices; it was a dance school; it was many things over the past 90 years.

But, over the past few years, it’s really gone to disrepair, so it took a lot for us to really make it wonderful.”

Club Arcada is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and also operates at the same hours on many Thursdays. Reservations are recommended. For more information on menus and shows, visit www. clubarcada.com or call 630-962-7000.

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‘FOOD PORN’

The art of plating

By YVONNE BENSON

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ave you ever been in a restaurant where a server has placed a decadent dish in front of a diner at another table and you instantly wanted it?

It doesn’t even matter that you always get the steak and potatoes, and you know it’s delicious. This particular dish has instilled a bout of order envy and you just know that what the guy across the room is getting is probably going to be superior to what you always get.

That’s the power of plating.

Chef Juliette Reyes owns the Finery and Blacksmith Bar in St. Charles with her spouse, who also is a chef. Together the duo plates some of the most inviting dishes in the area.

“Plating is all about two things combined: visual perception, because we eat with our eyes first, and also making sure that the customer can get a little bit of each component in their first bite,” says Reyes. “It should look inviting – like something that you kind of want to dive into.”

Ernesto Cambia is a chef at E&S Fish Company in St. Charles. For one of his dishes, he places circular rounds of tuna layered with avocado and topped with a blooming strawberry rose, while piping a circular frame of aioli sauce around the tuna tower.

“I love when I put a plate on the table and the guest takes pictures,” says Cambia. “I take a lot of patience with the plate. First, there has to be good flavor. Then when there’s a good picture, then you have a really good meal. That’s what I’m always looking for.”

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For inspiration, Reyes spends time looking at pictures of food, or what is often referred to as “food porn.” Sometimes the picture isn’t even of food, but it might have a standout color or pattern that she wants to capture in the frame of a plate.

“When I think about plating, and when I think about it in my head – if it’s a new dish – I think about the components and color and texture.

Included in texture you could put a subcategory of height. You don’t want a dish to be flat on a plate.”

Plating can capture a chef’s style, as well. Take lasagna, for instance. One chef may prefer to capture the design aesthetic of a Michelin star restaurant by drawing attention to specific aspects of the lasagna, whereas another might want to take a more traditional route, by presenting it the way his or her Italian grandparent use to make it.

The Finery hopes to find a balance between the two.

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Other places that practice pretty plating Some other places in Kane County known for visually appealing dishes include All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva; Gaetano’s in Batavia; and Niche in Geneva.

The All Chocolate Kitchen is known to literally create art out of food. Don’t be fooled by the name – they have savory dishes as well as items to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Gaetano’s serves Italian fare but presents dishes with a bit of an artistic flair. It does a lot with surprise presentations and symmetry.

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dining. We don’t want to be the place where people only go to for their special occasions,” Reyes says. “However, we do want to be there for their celebrations too. We want them to feel like they’re at home. They can come as they are. We can portray that in our plating so that they feel comfortable.”

Cambia caters to two crowds by offering different menus for lunch and dinner.

“Lunch is fast. People just want to eat and leave because they have to go back to work,” he says. “For dinner, they have more time so it’s totally different food than what we make for lunch.”

Cambia always tries to present food in a lovely manner. However, the bottom line is still the taste of the food.

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Niche features one or two main focuses of a dish with a few flourishes – be it sauce, sprigs or other lovely surprises.

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GARDEN NECESSITIES How to know when it’s time to say goodbye to a plant With MEAGAN PROVENCHER

Plants get old. They get ragged, overgrown and gnarly. They hang over your front door. They have to be pruned every three weeks. They are so ugly and massive that the kids are afraid to go near them for fear that they are some sort of creature straight out of “Harry Potter.” It’s a fact of life that plants don’t last forever – one that is sometimes hard to swallow because they are living, growing things. I have many clients who are afraid to remove something because it’s still alive. Sometimes you just have to pull the plug on a plant and replace it.

Most plants have a lifespan in which they will perform like crazy and then, one day, just start to struggle and peter out. That lifespan depends on many factors and often plants far outlive their expected lifespan, but how do you know when it’s time?

Most foundation shrubs have about a seven- to 10year life span. Plants like spirea, weigela, potentilla, and roses will do fantastic for that time and then just start to get woody and unkempt. Add in constant trimming and that can affect their shape and

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aesthetics. Don’t feel bad if your plants are ugly and you want them gone. They’ve lived their life, and you got your money’s worth. It’s time to let go and replace them with something new. You may even replace them with the same plant, and then you get the next 10 years to enjoy them.

Trees are usually in for the long haul, however, there are some exceptions. Birches in this area tend to have a 30- to 45-year life span. Keep in mind that when your Birch was planted, it was already approximately 10 years old, so if you’ve lived in your house for 20plus years, it may be on the natural decline. Disease and bug issues also can affect the health of trees.

Apple Scab disease on crabapple trees can take some years off of their life. Emerald Ash Borer is killing the ash trees in the prime of their lives. Some bugs we just can’t fight back against. Fortunately, there are many new introductions in the plant world that have bred out the “bad” qualities in plants. If you have an old crab that continually loses its leaves in summer, replace it with a new variety – such as “red jewel,” www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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Sometimes you just need a second opinion to help you feel better about removing plants. Bring in some photos to a garden center and its staff can help you decide if you should take them out and which replacements will suit you. Getting new plants will allow you to enjoy them for many more years to come.

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There also is the cost of maintenance to keep in mind. If you have to continually spray, trim or manipulate a plant, it may not be worth the cost of keeping it. It’s also OK to just not like a plant. Just because the previous owner of your house loved red twig dogwood and surrounded your backyard with them, doesn’t mean you have to keep them. Have them removed for something you like and will do the job you need them to do.

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GENEVA GARDENS

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Geneva Garden Club will host one of its biggest fundraisers of the year, the Geneva Garden Walk, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17.

“A Garden Variety – Geneva Gardens in Bloom” will feature five private and three public gardens that will showcase diversity in gardening styles.There will also be a plant sale and boutique at one of the homes and a guest speaker – Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington, Wisconsin. He is the author of “The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden.” He will be at one of the public gardens on Saturday only.

The funds raised go back to the community as scholarships, replacing/replanting trees in the Geneva parks (as so many have been lost to the Emerald Ash Borer), Geneva beautification and planting flowers in the containers in front of the Geneva History Museum, the CASA Meditation Garden and in the containers at the Living Well Cancer Resource Center.

The club also gives support through donations made to the Kane County Master Gardener Program, the Geneva History Museum and the Geneva Beautification Committee.

In the past, the club was a major contributor to Geneva Gardenology, which emphasized education in gardening and plants.

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25 years of service Confident Aire celebrates major milestone, opens second location

As the owner of Batavia-based Confident Aire Heating, Cooling and Plumbing, I am elated to be celebrating 25 years in business this year. And celebrate we shall! In April, we opened a second location, at the corner of Route 25 and Route 64 (North Avenue), in St. Charles.

Even though this milestone also marks a new beginning for Confident Aire, the company has been through a lot over the years.

Nearly a decade back, way back there in the rearview mirror, is the start of what some might call the worst economic downfall since the Great Depression. Before that, Confident Aire Heating, Cooling and Plumbing in Batavia experienced some of the best years we’ve had in the services and construction industry. A great bubble of unbelievable growth and wealth, but a bubble nonetheless – as we learned the hard way.

Today, we are experiencing fairly certain times, and the proof lies in the fact that many small businesses are springing up again, storefronts are no longer vacant and our neighbors are, once again, risking their security for a shot at something greater. For some venturing into business owning, it’s about earning more money or having more freedom, while for others it’s an inexplicable calling to join the ranks of a dynamic group known as entrepreneurs.

Occasionally, one of these passionate business owners will ask a question, looking for sound advice. I often have to peer over my shoulder to see who they might be asking. Realizing that they’re asking me is still awkward and flattering at the same time.

When did I suddenly appear to know what I am doing? My answers are always the same, sounding more like a blend between a Chevy truck commercial and the Boy Scout Oath than anything else. www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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Music

of the heart Alzheimer’s, dementia patients use music to connect to memory

By KELSEY O’CONNOR

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If you hear a certain song, it seems that you’re instantly brought back to a specific period in your life. It can conjure up vivid visions of the past in a way recall alone cannot. That’s why music is so powerful, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

“Music is transporting,” says Kristin Landahl, executive director at River Glen, a senior living community in St. Charles. “It takes you to another place and time. It’s a wonderful connection to our current life and our past life.”

This connection is why music is an important aspect of life for memory care residents at River Glen and senior living

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communities across the globe. Music therapy has been shown to have meaningful outcomes, even for those in the late stages of cognitive impairment. There are an array of benefits, including increased recall, positive changes in mood and reduced anxiety.

At River Glen, a certified music therapist visits the memory care community once a week. She incorporates a variety of different music, including seasonal tunes and songs from certain eras.

“We’re a person-centered community,” explains Landahl. “With that we believe that different types of therapies supplement the healing process and supplement individual happiness.” www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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“We play songs that they would attach to their youth, whether it was when they were out at the dance halls when they were 20 or even songs from their childhood,” says Landahl.

The therapist also connects one-on-one with residents to personalize the program when possible. One resident is a lifelong baseball fan, so they played classic ballpark songs, such as “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” during the start of the baseball season. While the resident may not be

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All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas and Percy!

-Continued from page 37 aware of the exact day, the music allows them to celebrate and enjoy certain milestones.

Music also can increase socialization and interaction. In particular, it can help support a connection with loved ones and caregivers.

“When someone has dementia, as they progress it often becomes harder and harder for families to communicate with them,” says Landahl. “With music therapy, you’re going to have a great, in-themoment connection.”

There are also physical benefits. Residents with physical conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, often struggle with mobility. But the right song can have them tapping their toes or even dancing around the room.

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“There’s something about that connection between mind and body that encourages movement,” says Landahl.

The results speak for themselves. The staff at River Glen has noticed increased socialization and camaraderie among those who attend the music therapy sessions.

Faces light up and smiles brighten each week. Even residents who usually don’t participate in activities make a point to come hear the music.

One of the reasons the program is popular with residents is because it allows everyone to take part, no matter the level of their physical or cognitive impairment.

“It really allows people to contribute at their own level, whether they can sing, clap or tap their toes,” says Landahl. “There’s some participation from everybody at whatever level they can.” www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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 Landahl recalls the case of one resident who had difficulty communicating and rarely interacted with others. When she was younger, the women had played violin and piano, and had been a ballerina. The staff quickly found that music, specifically classical music, brought life into her eyes and joy to her face. “Over time, due to the disease, she became more introverted and was less able to communicate,� says Landahl. “But if there was happy, joyful music, she would light up.

She’d have a big smile and be tapping her leg and foot. She was so happy when that music was playing.�

Another component of music therapy at River Glen are individual iPods, donated by a family member of a former resident. Each of the 15 memory care residents has their own device, loaded with music personalized to them.

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“They might have reacted to it positively when it was played or their family said it was their favorite band, so it’s very customized for the person,� says Landahl.

These iPods can be especially beneficial in the evenings, when sundowning can occur. A symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, sundowning is a period of increased agitation and disorientation that often occurs in the evening. Listening to music can be an effective, comforting tool to combat these negative feelings. “When they’re in that heightened state, music helps to bring them down and bring them back,� says Landahl. “It also helps to redirect. If their mind is obsessing about a particular moment in time, the music can help them to calm that and refocus on happier memories.� www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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I never thought I was a cultural dude until I started to pay attention to what influences me. These cultural tendencies originated from somewhere. Our microculture runs deep within us and makes us the unique people we are, which is comprised of an eclectic mix of our family lineage, the community of which we are a part and our own interests. Culture isn’t how we live, that’s survival. Culture is why we live; it’s what makes life worth living.

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Traveling around the world has showed me how many different microcultures exist.

Since I lived in the same town from when I was a kid to an adult, I was unaware of the many ways people live. Sure, there were the monks in the mountains and outback safari folks with big hats, but they were just some figment of Hollywood on my TV screen. Then one day I travelled to the high mountains of Arizona at age 21 and lived in a cabin with no running water. People lived 42 | MAY 2017 | KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE

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at an entirely different pace and found value in leisure over work. It was completely backward from my Chicago homeland.

Then, later, I left for Europe and saw how cultures were centered on religion, art or who makes the best cheese.

Seeing other cultures and traditions opened my mind to the idea that there isn’t just one way to do things. It’s harder to criticize other places and people when I keep in mind that they may be looking at the world through a different lens. There’s no need to condemn other cultures for having values different from mine. And I’ve come to appreciate the lens my family has given me.

As a child, I thought I was born in the wrong universe and I needed to go find my place.

The more I have accepted who I am and where I come from, the more I feel I belong everywhere.

As I meander through the planet’s corners – and enjoying people’s differences – it has become a pleasure to share my own.

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What a boring world we’d have if we were all the same.

By traveling around I’ve picked up little pieces that form into who I am. It explains why my accent sounds like I’m an Alabama Canadian who surfs in SoCal and bakes baguettes in France. At the core of all my quirks is my family heritage and just some guy who leaves half-eaten bananas around.

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of North Woods wilderness – but don’t expect big crowds. Visitors must arrive by seaplane or There’s no better spot for that than an island boat, such as the three-and-a-half hour ferry ride vacation. The Great Lakes are full of scenic, secluded spots that feel like they’re a world away from Copper Harbor. It’s worth the journey to experience the diverse wildlife contained in such – but happen to be just a quick trip from home.

There are plenty of popular destinations, but savvy a picturesque spot. The rugged island, home to wolves, moose and 165 miles of hiking trails, is travelers can skip the crowded beaches and long open to the public from mid-April through October. lines with these lesser-known island adventures.

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all.

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Time slows down on the largest island on Lake Michigan. Beaver Island, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan, is accessible via the Charlevoix ferry from April through December. Call ahead to reserve a spot for your car on the ferry, or rent a vehicle, or bike, once you arrive. The island is a nature lover’s dream with plenty of camping, fishing, eco-tours and hiking.

Make sure to see the more than 150-year-old lighthouse, then swing by Daddy Franke’s for oldfashioned ice cream.

The lesser-known neighbor to popular Mackinac Island, Bois Blanc Island is perfect for a secluded, quiet getaway. There are only a handful of amenities, but Bois Blanc makes up for it with breathtaking natural beauty. After taking the ferry from Cheboygan, which runs regularly May through November, visitors can explore the untouched shorelines, dense forests and Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse. Stay at the Insel Haus, a cozy bed and breakfast, without another building in sight.

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Located in the middle of Lake Superior, this remote South Manitou Island, part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is the perfect spot for history island near the border of Canada is Michigan’s only national park. It’s considered a prime example buffs and nature lovers alike. Take the ferry from

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Camping is a popular option, but make sure to reserve a site before you go.

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■ LIME ISLAND If you’re looking for a truly rustic experience, Lime Island is the perfect place. Adventurous travelers can charter a boat to take them across the St. Mary’s River from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. Stay in one of the Lime Island Cottages (with limited electricity and no running water) or pitch a tent on one of the designated campsites. Hike up the bluffs for a stunning view of the river, or fish and swim along the shoreline. Keep an eye out for the black bears that call this island home.

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By KEVIN DRULEY

Had the film “Wayne’s World” not beaten Aurora Downtown to the punch, its monthly First Fridays celebrations might have adopted “Party On” as a tagline.

Decorum still applies, of course, but simply enjoying yourself is the aim of Aurora Downtown’s First Friday evening events, which are filled with art, music, dance and community merriment.

Multiple venues across the downtown area participate in the monthly events, and activity times are staggered from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Now in its fourth full year, First Fridays continues to grow.

For more information, visit www.auroradowntown.org/firstfridays-in-downtown-aurora.

“I’m not really sure what you’d attribute it to, but it’s definitely been a natural evolution – just the growing art scene,” says Marissa Amoni, First Fridays organizer.

“And now it’s our opportunity to cultivate it and showcase the local art scene.” Art galleries, businesses and other downtown venues operate their own art openings, or other special

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event, by relaying the information to Aurora Downtown, which organizes and promotes the event.

First Fridays is scheduled for each calendar month except January and July. No cost is associated with the event, although certain theater performances may be an exception.

Participating locations establish their hours, and most provide snacks and beverages either free of charge or for a small suggested donation. In lieu of “Party On” – a staple of the Aurorabased film and its ongoing 25th anniversary celebration throughout Aurora – another potential tagline for First Fridays could be “Fun, But Fluid.”

“We pretty much don’t have information until a few weeks out on the artists and the things they’re going to have. … So really, we’re always working on first Fridays,” Amoni says. “It’s a continuing thing where we’re always adding to it, organizing it and venues are always changing.”

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matters. This month’s event, for example, falls on May 5, or Cinco de Mayo. First Fridays is set to reprise the Aurora Downtown Food Truck Festival for the celebration, offering more trucks and bigger space while moving the festival to Benton Street. Trucks will be situated from River Street to Water Street. Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue will host live Latin music from 6 to 10 p.m.

First Fridays began to fill a community void after the Aurora Art Walk dissolved in 2012.

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“We saw a need to highlight the grassroots art scene and all of the artists working in downtown Aurora and the area,” Amoni says.

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The community took notice and acted accordingly. While the maiden First Fridays event, which took place in 2013, had four venues participate, the event that took place last month had 20 participating venues that offered 23 different openings or activities.

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“I just think we have a really active arts scene,” Amoni says. “We have several artists who rent studios in downtown Aurora. We have, not only fine artists, but we have dancing studios and we have theaters with Paramount and Riverfront Playhouse. So, I think it’s just kind of a natural evolution.”

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“It’s the biggest we’ve ever been and the biggest we probably can ever be in that location.”

– Sue McDowell, who chairs the volunteer organizational committee for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership

This year’s St. Charles Fine Art Show set to be the best yet

By KEVIN DRULEY

N

ineteen years ago, the St. Charles Fine Art Show welcomed 35 exhibitors to its inaugural event.

The 2017 incarnation has received commitments from 114 artists (at press time), including those from the West Coast and Florida.

working in such media as watercolor, oil, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, wood and glass.

Each artist is juried, meaning he or she is selected by a committee after submitting slides showcasing his or her work.

“It’s the biggest we’ve ever been and the biggest we probably can ever be in that location,” says Sue McDowell, who chairs the volunteer organizational committee for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership, which presents the show. “We’ve just had a great response.”

McDowell, who works as co-owner and CFO of St. Charles-based McDowell Remodeling by day, embraces her role in helping to make each show a memorable experience for art lovers and buyers.

The show is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28, along Riverside Avenue in downtown St. Charles.

It will feature work from artists

“I always say that I love art; I love downtown St. Charles … and I love organizing things – so it all works,” McDowell says.

Jenna Sawicki, executive director of Downtown St. Charles Partnership,

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A longtime St. Charles resident who moved to the Fox Valley with her family during high school, McDowell considers her hometown a treasure. To her, the reasons the festival flourishes in St. Charles are elementary.

“Of course, we just have a beautiful town and a great community, and a lot of wonderful architecture and that,” McDowell says. “The Downtown St. Charles Partnership and the volunteers – our committee – we treat the artists really well, and it’s kind of a mutual admiration thing. In the long run, the reason artists continue to come back to an art show is because they sell art, you know. That’s their livelihood, and as much as they love a place, they do do these shows every weekend, and they have to choose the shows that they think are going to support them the best.”

What’s more, the event helps boost exposure to St. Charles, as well. The show is centrally located and focuses solely upon its available art; food booths are not part of the set-up.

As with a sculpture or painting, it’s by design.

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“We’re visible from Main Street and from the other side of the river, but we’re kind of tightly located in that area,” McDowell says. “So, people can come to the show; they can walk across the bridge; they can wander over to a restaurant or some of the stores over on First Street or the coffee shop or whatever.”

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In the ‘swim of things’ St. Charles Park District awareness programs promote water safety When something is going very well, we say that it’s going “swimmingly.” And if a person is involved in or participates in an event or happenings, he or she is known to be in the “swim of things.”

There’s a reason that the act of swimming is so frequently associated with positivity and energy, good health and vibrancy. It’s the third most-popular fitness activity for all ages, and it’s the second fastest-growing sports activity, attracting more than 3 million new participants.

But swimming only succeeds if it is done safely.

That’s why the St. Charles Park District has developed a variety of awareness programs and activities designed to reinforce the “Swimming Safe Saves Lives” message. It’s a sad statistic, but drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for children ages 1 to 14. Teaching children to swim is a vital skill for drowning prevention.

Joining the St. Charles Park District in this water awareness campaign is the Pauly D Foundation, an initiative created by the DelleGrazie family of St. Charles whose 4-year-old son, Pauly, died in 2014 as a result of a drowning accident. It is the foundation’s mission to honor Pauly’s memory by advocating for water safety and drowning prevention.

This year, the Pauly D Foundation is donating $12,000 to offer free swim lessons for 3- and 4-year old children who register for the park district’s Bubble Club Frogs program. Typically run on a four-day – Monday through Thursday – schedule, the 30-minute lesson incorporates 52 | MAY 2017 | KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE

a variety of activities, games and songs that encourage children to develop a lifelong enjoyment of the water while mastering essential water safety skills.

polo, and activities, such as “Color with a Lifeguard,” “Hula Hoop Contest” and “2 O’clock Conga Lines,” are designed to enhance and expand water safety in an entertaining environment.

“This is the first level of swim lessons where children learn in an environment that’s independent of a parent, which is something we find to be very important,” says Meg Jourden-Messerich, assistant superintendent of recreation. “It’s the perfect age for children to start building their water confidence.”

But before the aquatic fun begins, swimmers are urged to commit to water awareness through the park district’s “Swim Safe” pledge program, now in its third year. Participants agree to honor the Safe Swimmer pledge which promotes the five basic tenets of water safety awareness: 1) take swimming lessons; 2) read the rules; 3) know the water depth; 4) swim with a buddy; and 5) swim with a lifeguard or adult on duty.

The generosity of the Pauly D Foundation is augmented by another giving program offered by the park district this year. “The Sharing Wave” is a pay-it-forward funding drive that helps children, who otherwise could not afford to do so, participate in park district recreational and educational programs. Interested individuals, families or groups can make donations during their regular online program registration process or in person any time at either Swanson Pool or Otter Cove Aquatic Park. Local families can qualify for assistance through the St. Charles Park District’s Financial Aid Program.

“The program’s tagline says it all,” says JourdenMesserich. “We really can help one more child, one donation at a time. Being able to provide recreational experiences for children is a wonderful and awesome opportunity.”

St. Charles Park District safe swimmers can have the chance to be a part of global water safety awareness program by participating in “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at both Otter Cove and Swanson pools. Local swimmers will join people from around the world to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most people participating in a swim lesson.

“How often do you get a chance to break a world’s record and learn an important life skill,” says Jourden-Messerich. u For more information about St. Charles Park District’s water awareness programs and activities, contact Meg Jourden-Messerich at 630-513-4390.

Opportunities abound in June with “Swim Safe” programs and events for all ages and abilities.

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Since my early childhood, my parents stressed the significance of art and the joy it can bring. We attended musicals and plays at Drury Lane, admired the art at the Art Institute of Chicago and had a seemingly endless list of movies that we checked out from our local library. I’m lucky to have grown up in the Chicago area, as its rich arts and entertainment scene is among the best in the country, but sometimes the best way to enjoy the arts is by curling up with a good book.

Here are some artsy and entertaining spring reads:

■ ‘LIFE IN MOTION: AN UNLIKELY BALLERINA’

By Misty Copeland Misty Copeland, the first black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, isn’t misleading us with “Life in Motion’s” subtitle, “An Unlikely Ballerina.”

Every step of Copeland’s artistic journey – as well as her athletic journey – was fraught with problems. From her beginnings as a 13-yearold ballet prodigy from a poor family, Copeland faced critics who disapproved of her body type, her ability and her skin color, and the criticism continued into her professional career.

Despite the long list of forces that could have prevented her success, Copeland never ceases to express gratitude to the people who helped her along the way. What could have been a bitter memoir about a difficult childhood and tumultuous career turns out to be a hopeful story about how dedication can make dreams come true.

■ ‘BEL CANTO’

By Ann Patchett Within the first few pages of “Bel Canto,” we learn that the vice president of an unnamed South American country is hosting an international high-society birthday party for Katsumi Hosokawa, an opera-loving businessman and potential financial ally.

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hostage. Among the hapless partygoers are Gen Watanabe, Mr. Hosokawa’s translator who falls in love with one of the rebels, and Roxane Coss, a famous opera singer whose talent and passion for music inspires the rebels and the hostages to find the good in their dreary situation. After months of negotiations, the line between hostage and terrorist blurs as the characters come to respect, admire and love each other.

Fitting with the story’s themes, “Bel Canto” has an operatic quality to it – both in terms of the dramatic story and the lyrical prose.

■ ‘TRANS: A MEMOIR’

By Juliet Jacques “Trans: A Memoir” might seem like a surprising choice for the arts and entertainment theme, but Juliet Jacques’s book is as much about the impact art had on her life as it is about her experience as a trans woman.

From stories about Jacques’s early affinity for local English independent rock bands and commentary on the state of soccer to analyses of how the transgender experience is represented in feminist theory and legislation in the United Kingdom.

The book sometimes feels less like a memoir and more like an elegant critical view of contemporary culture through a trans lens.

Jacques shows the good and the bad behind the power of arts and entertainment. While art sometimes helped her heal from painful experiences (or at least distract her from them), movies and shows that featured trans characters too frequently portrayed trans people in a negative light. “Trans” explores www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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“Mourning” was Geneva artist Michele Norman’s first oil painting, and she hasn’t stopped creating art ever since.

Inspired by a loss, “Mourning” depicts a perfect blend between pain and beauty.

The artist says that she likes to embrace every element of beauty in life. Her work embodies an atmosphere of silence, where light, space and texture reveal emotions and memories, and she gets inspiration from the people she admires and with whom she shares her life.

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“I have a strong belief in humanity,” says Norman. “It is the substance that I use to build the scenes and their narratives: People, objects and intimate spaces are transformed to become characters and landscapes in endless sequences of moments, as metaphors of life. I tell a story in my paintings, not only to be understood but to be felt.”

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Norman started painting in El Salvador as a child, where she was exposed to the harsh realities of life.

“My childhood was filled with strong emotional images of what life is, and made my imagination wander between drama, sadness, hope and beauty,” Norman says.

“From those experiences, I learned that beauty is work.”

For 17 years, Norman also lived in Mexico City, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from the Universidad Nuevo Mundo. She currently lives in Geneva with her husband, Alvaro, and their three children.

She says that the area is a perfect place for an artist, being in such close proximity to nature with the Fox River and Chicago’s urban culture and museums. u To learn more about Norman or to view her work, visit mishanorman.com.

To submit an entry to Artist Showcase, email artwork, title of piece, name and village of residence of artist, a two- to three - sentence description of the piece, short bio and artist photo to KaneCountyMagazine@ shawmedia.com, subject head “Local Artist Submission.” www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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Local music venues’ summer headliners

By YVONNE BENSON

Kane County (and in the surrounding communities) has an enviable line-up of summer concerts that are sure to attract locals and visitors alike. Here is a roundup of some of this summer’s headlining shows coming to a music venue near you:

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Visitors should bring their own chairs and picnic blankets, and are welcome to bring food and two sealed bottles of unflavored water. Not to be a buzz kill, but visitors cannot bring their own alcohol, but there are plenty of libations (and food options) available for purchase inside the park.

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on the Fox. The concert will take place at 9 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $20.

STEVIE MILLER BAND WITH PETER FRAMPTON THURSDAY, JULY 20 The show is at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $350.

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PAUL SHAFFER FRIDAY, JUNE 30 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $69.

QUEENSRYCHE FRIDAY, MAY 5 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.

KE$HA AND THE CREEPIES FRIDAY, JULY 21 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $50.

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Y AND T SATURDAY, MAY 6 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.

PEACHES AND HERB FRIDAY, MAY 19 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $19.26.

105 E. MAIN ST. ST. CHARLES 630-962-7000 WWW.ARCADALIVE.COM The historic Arcada Theatre will host many big names this summer.

The indoor theater has 900 seats, and every one has a great view of the stage, and the two bars have a nice selection of drinks.

SCOTT STAPP OF CREED SATURDAY, MAY 27 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.

LOVERBOY SATURDAY, JULY 29 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.

TED NUGENT SUNDAY, JULY 30 AND MONDAY, JULY 31 The show is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost between $75 and $125.

FUEL WITH MARCY PLAYGROUND AND DISHWALLA WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $29.

PAT TRAVERS AND RICK DERRINGER HERMANS HERMITS AND SATURDAY, JUNE 24 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost PETER NOONE $39.

FRIDAY, MAY 26 TOTO The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 $39.

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DEE SNIDER OF TWISTED SISTER WITH SPECIAL GUEST GARY HOEY SATURDAY, JULY 22 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost between $69 and $99.

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SLAUGHTER AND VIXEN SATURDAY, AUG. 12 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.

PRISCILLA PRESLEY SUNDAY, AUG. 20 The show is at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $59.

HOWIE MANDEL (COMEDIAN) FRIDAY, OCT. 13 The show is at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $69.

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19100 RIDGELAND AVE. TINLEY PARK 708-614-1616 HOLLYWOODCASINO. AMPHITHEATERTINLEYPARK. COM The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue.

There’s some seating available but lawn space is less expensive.

Concertgoers can bring their own chairs or rent them, but most people choose to sit picnic-style on blankets. You can see the show from anywhere on the four large screens.

JIMMY EAT WORLD SATURDAY, MAY 20 The show is at 1 p.m.

DEF LEPPARD WITH POISON AND TESLA SATURDAY, JUNE 24 The show is at 7 p.m.

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RAMMSTEIN TUESDAY, JUNE 27 The show is at 8 p.m.

TRAIN WITH OAR AND NATASHA BEDINGFIELD FRIDAY, JUNE 30 The show is at 7 p.m.

DEPECHE MODE WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 The show is at 7:30 p.m.

STYX WITH REO SPEEDWAGON SATURDAY, JULY 1 The show is at 7 p.m.

BOSTON WITH JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS FRIDAY, JULY 7 The show is at 7:30 p.m.

INCUBUS WITH JIMMY EAT WORLD SATURDAY, JULY 29 The show is at 6:45 p.m.

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ROD STEWARD AND CYNDI LAUPER SATURDAY, AUG. 5 The show is at 7 p.m.

Toyota Park is the home of the Chicago Fire but sometimes it also has concerts. This summer, it’s hosting the Chicago Open Air 2017 featuring a lengthy lineup of heavy metal bands. The park will have a VIP section, locker rentals and “gourmet man food” concessions.

KISS FRIDAY, JULY 14 JOHN MAYER SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 The show is at 7 p.m.

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MAY 2017

WINE & CANVAS AT THE FARM WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 WHERE: Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora

The St. Charles History Museum will host a Kentucky Derby event, and provide information about the horse racing history in St. Charles.

The event will feature food, drinks and crafts. To kick things off, come and enjoy the presentation “Greyhound, Mr. Baker and His Horse” at 11 a.m.

It costs $5 a person. Space is limited and RSVP is required. For more information, visit www. stcmuseum.org or call 630-584-6967.

FABYAN - 2017 SEASON OPENING DAY WHEN: 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 WHERE: Kane County Forest Preserve and Fabyan Villa in Geneva

Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides visitors through a custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of wine, a few friends and enjoy a creative night out. The class costs $19 and includes an instructor and all materials. The event is for adults ages 21 and older.

ARTIE KORNFELD OF WOODSTOCK WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 WHERE: Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles

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KENTUCKY DERBY DAY WHEN: 11 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6 WHERE: St. Charles History Museum 215 E. Main St., St. Charles

The Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden will resume public hours May 7and continue through Oct. 15. The Villa Museum is open for 45 minute guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. every half hour. The Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden will be open till 4:30 p.m. A donation of $3 for museum entry and $1 for garden entry is appreciated. For more information, visit ppfv.org.

KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7 WHERE: Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles Recently named one of the 10 Best Flea Markets in the World by Jet Setter Magazine, the Kane County Flea Market will feature up to 1,000 dealers who will display and sell antiques, collectibles and more.

A country breakfast is served on Sundays. For more information, visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.

WALK MS WHEN: Registration is at 7:30 a.m.; walk is at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 7 WHERE: Pottawatomie Park 8 North Ave., St. Charles During Walk MS, friends, loved ones and coworkers team up to change the world for everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. For more information, visit www.walkms.org.

A rare and unique presentation about one of the most famous and important events in music history – The 1969 Woodstock Music Festival – by the guy who put it all together, Artie Kornfeld. Tickets cost $49. For tickets or more information, visit www. arcadalive.com.

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF GARFIELD FARM MUSEUM WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12 WHERE: Garfield Farm Museum 3N016 Garfield Road, St. Charles Come celebrate Garfield Heritage Society’s and the museum’s founding 40 years to the day. The event will feature a lecture and refreshments. The cost to attend is $6. For more information, visit www. garfieldfarm.org.

CLUB ARCADA: DEAR JOHN, A TRIBUTE TO JOHN LENNON WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 12 WHERE: Club Arcada, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles Young Hines has been performing the music of John Lennon in Beatle tribute bands around the world for two decades. Young will give a musical tribute to John Lennon’s solo performance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.arcadalive.com.

AURORA KITE FESTIVAL WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20 WHERE: Jake’s Bagels and Deli 220 N. Broadway, Aurora The Aurora Kite Festival welcomes everyone of all ages to come fly a kite with during the Aurora Kite Festival. Attendees should bring a kite to fly. For more information, visit www.enjoyaurora.com.

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Secret coffee designers, latte artist and full-time baristas will compete in FreshGround Roasting’s first ever Latte Art Throwdown contest. There is a $5 fee to sign up. The event will feature Penrose Brewing beers, food, prizes and other surprises. This event is open to the public. For more information, visit blog.freshgroundroast.com.

ST. CHARLES FINE ART SHOW WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 28 WHERE: Riverside Drive in downtown St. Charles The 19th anniversary of the award-winning, highly regarded, outdoor art show will feature the work of more than 100 juried artists in media such as watercolor, oil, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, wood, mixed media, glass and more. For more information, visit www. downtownstcharles.org/events/saint-charles-fineart-show.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. Monday, May 29 WHERE: Downtown St. Charles (6th Street to Riverside Avenue) The parade will begin at 6th Street and continue to Riverside Avenue, ending at the Freedom Shrine (located along the river, north of the police department), where there will be a ceremony. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be inside the fire station. For more information, call Mark Powell at 630-329-6444.

FINE LINE ARTS FESTIVAL WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3 WHERE: Fine Line Creative Arts Center 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles

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Presented by ALE Solutions, Michael Phelps, the world’s most decorated Olympian, and Jason Day, the world’s best PGA golfer, will join forces to host “Golf. Give. Gala.” to raise funds for their individual foundations. A star-studded gala and a silent and live auction will be held in the historic Hotel Baker with a concert to follow at the Arcada Theatre.

The celebrity golf outing will take place Monday, May 22, at St. Charles Country Club. For more information, visit golfgivegala.com.

LATTE ART THROWDOWN WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25 WHERE: FreshGround Roasting 321 Stevens St., Suite N, Geneva

The Fine Line Arts Festival will feature artist demonstrations, glaze-your-own-raku-pottery activities, hands-on art experiences, live music and an artisan market that will showcase the work of local artists. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.fineline.org.

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CONSIDER FOSTERING A PET

By Anderson Animal Shelter Featured Sponsor DePaw University Canine Campus Expand your network. Fostering is a great way to meet new Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin is currently seeking foster 4. homes. Have you thought about fostering? Here are five reasons to people who also care about pets. You’ll interact with, learn from and be supported by other foster families, as well as shelter staff and consider this worthwhile opportunity: volunteers.

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Save lives of more pets. The amount of available space in Just add love. All veterinary care, food and litter are provided animal shelters is often the only limiting factor in how many homeless 5. by Anderson.

This allows foster families to focus on giving attention cats and dogs they can rescue. Foster homes greatly expand the capacity of shelters like Anderson to welcome and save more pets. and affection to their foster pet, who may be in their home for a few “The biggest thing I have learned as a foster is that I can make a days or a few months, depending on the situation. difference,” says Julie Curry, who has been fostering for seven years. “I am saving a life. I am making a difference for a dog or puppy and for the family who is adopting the dog. Because I fostered and that dog found his forever home, there is now room for another dog or puppy to be rescued and given a second chance to be happy, healthy and live a life being loved.”

Is it difficult for fosters to give up the pet they have fostered? “You bet it is,” says Curry. “But to know another animal is out there waiting to be rescued, waiting for me to open my heart and home again, makes it all worthwhile in my eyes.”

If you’re interested in fostering or learning more about Anderson Animal Shelter’s foster program, visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org/ 2.

Open up your happy home. Foster care givers offer a foster or email foster@andersonanimalshelter.org. temporary place where adoptable animals – some for the first time – can learn what it’s like to be in a home environment, filled with lots of love and positive reinforcement. In addition, foster homes are always needed for newborn kittens and puppies (and often their moms) until they are old enough to be spayed/neutered and available for adoption.

A foster home gives them a healthy head start in life.

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Experience variety. Maybe you’re thinking about getting a pet, deciding whether to welcome another animal to your home, or not quite ready for full-time pet ownership. If so, fostering could be a great option. You can learn about and experience a variety of personalities, ages and breeds, without any long-term commitment. Consider it a test drive that saves lives! “One of the high points of fostering is the opportunity to experience such a varied array of dog breeds,” says Susan Cudden, who has fostered dogs ranging from a Basenji mix to Chihuahuas. “If you love dogs, there is no end to what you will learn.

They are very good teachers.”

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