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INSIDE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 8 BURGEONING INDIE ARTIST Geneva high school senior Kayla Mickelsen discusses her whirlwind journey on “American Idol”

12 THE PHOTO-FIRST PHENOMENON Is social media changing the way we experience life’s moments?

HOME & LIFESTYLE

Guide to upcoming theater performances

20 AESTHETIC ARCHITECT Three-dimensional artist draws blue-print for future

22 ART SAFARI Spring exhibition roundup

24 ARTS APLENTY

DOUGHOCRACY PIZZA + BREWS Restaurant brings life, liberty and the pursuit of pizza to downtown Geneva Photos by Missy Donovan

Fine art festivals for your perusing pleasure

27 POETRY CORNER

36 SPRING LANDSCAPING Landscape designer shares insight on how to create a garden oasis on a budget

38 ‘MONEY SMART WEEK’ U of I Extension to host in-depth Estate Planning program

BUSINESS & CIVIC 41 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION Business owner Maria E.J. Kuhn answers call to give counsel

OUT & ABOUT

Local Waterline Writers poet shares 44 FASHION AT THE AIRPORT Jenny McCarthy’s new line to hit “Another Grey Day in Chicago” the runway

28 ‘CITY OF TIME’

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40th anniversary season

DINING & ENTERTAINING 30 DOUGHOCRACY PIZZA + BREWS Restaurant brings life, liberty and the pursuit of pizza to downtown Geneva

32 VIVA VILLA VERONE Italian restaurant celebrates 20 years in Geneva

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34 TRUST YOUR GUT Gastrointestinal function serves as barometer of physical, emotional and mental health

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46 SOCIAL LIFE Masked and marvelous: CASA Kane County hosts Venetian masquerade ball

48 ARTIST SHOWCASE St. Charles artist Jennifer Ross shares a symbolic family portrait, “Make a Little Bird’s Nest in Your Soul”

50 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Check out a variety of April events, courtesy of Planit Kane

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Editor's Note Nearly 15 years ago, I was standing in front of an oil painting at the Art Institute of Chicago, when a woman standing next to me said, “This painting is why I moved to this city.”

more of a fairytale than a viable career choice.

The 18-year-old discusses her journey on “Idol,” why individuality is key and what’s next for the young songstress.

It was “The Old Guitarist” by Pablo Picasso.

For your perusing pleasure, we’ve compiled a roundup of summer art festivals, as well as theatrical productions and art gallery exhibitions that are on the docket for this spring.

Despite my curiosity, I failed to ask the woman why. What was it about this painting that would make her resolve to uproot her life?

She had a story to tell, but, at the time, I was too young, insecure and afraid to pry. So, the woman looked a while longer and then walked away, leaving me alone with Picasso’s haunting image of a haggard musician. I searched through shades of blue for some intrinsic meaning. I wanted the “The Old Guitarist” to move me in the same way. I wanted to be let in on the secret.

That day I realized the power of art and not just oil on canvas, but all art forms. Art, at its finest – whether it’s a musical score, a song, painting, sculpture or the written word – has the ability to transcend the limits of time and compels us to reflect on the impermanence of being. Therein lies its value and beauty.

In “The Photo-First Phenomenon,” we’ve delved into how the social media craze affects the way we live, from “selfies” to staging experiences to be more photogenic for the sake of Instagram and Facebook.

This spring, make a little time for the arts.

Who knows, you might find something that moves you.

Enjoy our ode to the arts.

Thanks for reading,

Kara Silva, Editor

This month’s issue is dedicated to art and entertainment.

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Geneva singer and vinyl-lover Kayla Mickelsen takes the stage at Kiss the Sky record store in Batavia.

Find out what’s next for the “American Idol” songstress, on Page 8.

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For 15 seasons, “American Idol” has shined the showbiz spotlight on talented unknown musicians from across the country, catapulting some of its top contestants into instant stardom.

Geneva High School senior Kayla Mickelsen, an indie folk/pop singer with an affinity for music icons Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley, never imagined that she would end up performing in L.A.’s Dolby Theatre as a contestant on what is being branded as the “Farewell Season” of “American Idol.”

The 18-year-old singer was one of 190 contestants to receive the coveted golden ticket to Hollywood. Mickelsen auditioned with “Broadripple is Burning”

by Chicago-based band Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s and also performed Ellie Goudling’s “Anything Can Happen,” before being eliminated right before the “Top 24” round.

“It was a great experience, and I learned a lot from it,” Mickelson says, adding that she performed a total of five times, including a live audience performance. “If anything, I learned a lot about the music industry which is important if you want to make a career out of music.”

Now at home in Geneva, things are back to normal. The songstress juggles being a student with her two jobs – an ice cream scooper at Graham’s Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream and a waitress at Nobel House – but music remains the mainstay of her daily life. In the fall, Mickelsen plans to enter the music program at Belmont University in Nashville, where she will specialize in commercial voice.

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9 FUN FACTS 1. Who are your music influences? Bob Dylan, Courtney Barnett, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver, Gary Clark Jr. 2. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Reese Witherspoon 3. Favorite local restaurant? Moveable Feast in Geneva 4. Last movie you saw? “Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2” 5. Favorite book? “The Hunger Games” or “Catcher in the Rye” 6. Favorite lyric? “Don’t criticize what you can’t understand.” – Bob Dylan in “The Times They Are A-Changin’” 7. What album is in your record player right now? The Beatles 8. If you could be anywhere now, where would you be? California 9. Favorite song?

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ane County Magazine managing editor Kara Silva sat down with the singer at Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse in Geneva to chat about music and the indie artist’s whirlwind journey on “American Idol.”

Here is an edited excerpt of the interview:

actually felt very comfortable, almost.

I get way more nervous performing in front of people I know. Like singing at Nobel House … I was honestly more nervous for that than I was for “American Idol.”

KARA SILVA: What has life been like since you’ve been back?

MICKELSEN: The only negative feedback I got was my first audition in San Francisco, Harry [Connick, Jr.] said, “You kind of sing in the range where everyone else sings.”

KAYLA MICKELSEN: It was a little hard to transition. I just felt very much at home there because those are my people. Everyone is really into music and super dedicated. Coming back and going to school and working was kind of hard, but I’m getting back in the swing of things.

SILVA: Why is that?

MICKELSEN: I don’t know. I think it’s because you’re held to an expectation, whereas “Idol” is more like a fresh start.

SILVA: Did the judges give you any sage advice?

So, from that I really try to push my higher range. I used to never sing higher and now I’m loving it.

Jennifer [Lopez] said, “You have this different quality to you.”

SILVA: What did you learn from your Keith Urban’s feedback was, “I “American Idol” experience? watched you the entire time, even when you weren’t singing.”

MICKELSEN: The takeaway is that, especially in today’s society, SILVA: What was your favorite there are so many talented “American Idol” moment? musicians out there. So, it was really MICKELSEN: I really loved the overwhelming being surrounded by group rounds. … We got to work with that much talent, but I think that a full band, which made me realize the most important thing is to be how much I want a full band at my an individual and be an artist. So, performances. We were out there I learned to kind of thrive on what for 10 days rehearsing, and then we makes me different. perform in front of a live audience SILVA: Did you think you were going where they do the Oscars – at the to make it as far as you did?

Dolby Theatre. That was super cool. I remember thinking, “A year MICKELSEN: No. I was not expecting to even get a golden ticket. ago today, I would have never even thought I would have been here.”

I just thought it would be cool to perform in front of the judges.

SILVA: What message are you It’s honestly addicting. The competition is just so addicting, and it’s so competitive, and you keep getting hungry for more.

SILVA: What did it feel like performing in front of Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban?

MICKELSEN: It’s definitely the most intimidating thing that I’ve ever done, but in terms of nerves, it’s not the most nervous I’ve ever been. I

SILVA: Have you always wanted to be a musician?

MICKELSEN: No. I never really had the confidence, so I never thought that that was going to be an option. I remember in eighth grade that I wanted to be a music teacher because I’ve played piano for 13 years. But then sophomore year, I decided that I love performing … and that’s when I shifted my focus over to commercial voice. Even then, I still thought I’d go the teacher route because that’s the safest route, in terms of music. But then [“American Idol”] has given me confidence to really pursue the performance aspect.

SILVA: So, music always has been a part of your life.

MICKELSEN: It was always there.

I just never really knew it was an actual option. I always just thought it was a fairytale.

SILVA: What are your musical aspirations for the future?

MICKELSEN: I really want to work on writing. I love taking songs and making them my own, but I want my own. I have a lot of lyrics, I’m just working on putting them to music. I’ll be in Nashville next year, and I love collaboration. … I would love to get a band started out there or just perform with people somewhere. The end goal is to be a musician. To be a musician and make money doing it.

SILVA: So, if you could have it your way, completely lay out your own future 10 years from now, or however long you think it will take, what would be your ideal situation?

MICKELSEN: Touring. I love travel, trying to spread through music? What and I love music, so that’s what I would want to be doing. are you trying to tell people?

MICKELSEN: Individuality. I think there are so many talented musicians but not enough musicians that are willing to take a risk and really just be different and make it big because of what they specifically do.

SILVA: Do you have any advice for other musicians out there?

MICKELSEN: Just be yourself, honestly. As soon as you start faking it, other people will see it, too. Stay focused.

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THE PHOTO-FIRST PHENOMENON IS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGING THE WAY WE EXPERIENCE THINGS?

By STEPHANIE KOHL-MCCORD These days, no matter where you are or what event you are attending, it is not unusual to hear the phrase “but first, let me take a ‘selfie.’”

The social media craze often means documenting everything you do and sharing it on every social media account, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Does living in a “sharing”-obsessed society mean that it is populated by a bunch of narcissists fixated on photographing every “like-worthy” moment for the sake of social media – rather than actually experiencing the moment? Or is it merely an additional way for people to share, connect and interact with one other in a digital era?

Photographer Ruthie Hauge, owner of Geneva-based Ruthie Hauge Photography, says that she has seen a trend in more people taking photos at events, and although sometimes the prevalence of devices can make for a more difficult shot for her, as a mom and a documentary photographer, she finds herself torn.

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Christine Monnier, a professor of sociology at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, says that while, previously, the only way people could present themselves was face-to-face, social media now provides people with an entirely new and different way to present themselves to others.

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The professor added that while this might imply disconnect between your online life and “real” life, this isn’t necessarily the case. Rather, it could be seen as a freedom to create your own ideal and make a claim to the person you want to be and how you want to be treated.

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-Continued from page 13 Some have argued that taking photos for the purpose of social media has replaced actually experiencing things as they happen, but Monnier says this isn’t really an either/or situation. It is not either take a photo or experience whatever you are photographing, Monnier says. Sharing things on social media and expecting interactions from others based on posts or photos, has become a part of the overall experience being shared.

“We’re kind of used to living our lives in public, and online is public,” Monnier says.

Although, with constant sharing, people begin to expect a higher level of connectivity through “likes,” feedback and comments. While interaction can sometimes lead to conflict – everyone has seen Twitter feuds – it also can lead a person to feel less isolated, because they are connecting with others via social media, Monnier says.

Monnier noted that having active online accounts also can help expand a person’s brand or business, and some people have even managed to turn their social media presence into a money-making opportunity.

While iPhone photos posted to social media often include doctoring with filters and staging to make a moment a more photogenic and idealized version of itself, in terms of professional photography, Hauge says one trend she has noticed is raw documentary.

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STAGE SPOTLIGHT GUIDE TO UPCOMING THEATER PERFORMANCES

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From know-it-all teens and a mother battling depression to a family at their wit’s end after meeting during the summer, here is a roundup of upcoming plays and musical theater performances: ‘NEXT TO NORMAL’ DATES: May 27-29, June 3-5 and 10-12 SHOWTIMES: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday.

THEATER: Vero Voce Theatre, 951 State Ave., St. Charles

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“Next to Normal” is a musical production that offers an unflinching look at how a suburban household copes with crisis that has been brought on by the effects of mental illness. It was the winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score, as well as the 2010 Pulitzer Prize.

“The score, because of the rock/pop nature of it, is emotionally driven,” says Dawn Brown, the show’s music director. “The topic and style of the music go hand in hand.”

On the outside, the family in “Next to Normal” seems ideal. Dad is an architect, Mom packs lunches and helps send the kids to school, and their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens. However, life is anything but normal, because Mom isn’t well. She’s constantly battling manic depression, which has been ongoing for 16 years.

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taboo, but this moving theatrical production brings this nation-wide problem to light with an energetic pop/ rock score.

“It’s very real and something people struggle with,” Brown says of depression. “Not a lot has been brought up about it and [the show] really brings it to light in a real way.”

Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students and $12 for children. For tickets or more information, visit verovoce.com.

“A LITTLE MERMAID” DATES: April 21-24 THEATER: The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin The Hemmens Cultural Center’s Spotlight Youth Theater will present “A Little Mermaid,” adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production. Dive in and journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends. For tickets, call the youth theater box office at 847-5162298.

FIRST FRIDAYS IMPROV DATES: May 13 and June 3 SHOWTIMES: 8 p.m.

THEATER: The Round at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin The First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions is a 90-minute fully-improvised show that includes live music, a cash bar and competing teams. The show is similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway.”

Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For tickets, call 847-931-5900 ‘A CHORUS LINE’ DATES: July 15-17 and 22-24 THEATER: Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin This summer, “A Chorus Line” returns to Hemmens for the first time since 1990. The show is a day in the life of 17 dancers who are fighting for their shot to be in the chorus line of a Broadway musical.

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‘OVER THE TAVERN’ DATES: April 22-24, 29-30; May 1 and May 6-7 SHOWTIMES: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays THEATER: Albright Theatre, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia The Albright Theatre will make patrons laugh with “Over the Tavern,” a show that share insight on family, growing up and faith. In “Over the Tavern,” 12-year-old Rudy is a smart-alecky kid who is beginning to question family rules and the Roman Catholic Church.

The show is rate PG. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 630-406-8838.

‘IN THE NEXT ROOM’ DATES: June 10-12, 17-19, 24-25 SHOWTIMES: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays THEATER: Albright Theatre in Batavia Dr. Givings invents an amazing new device for treating hysteria in women, and occasionally men. His wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter, but frequently wonders what’s transpiring in his laboratory, which is “In the Next Room.” The comedic show is for mature audiences only.

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“It’s been a long time since we did that, but it’s fun, and there are still some people involved here from when we last did it.”

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The Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles will present the world premiere of Richard Culliton’s, “When Not That Good Will Do.” Every July, the Scanlon family convenes at their Cape Cod home to celebrate what it means to be a family. This year, the gathering is even worse than usual and hilarity ensues.

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esthetic rchitect Three-dimensional artist draws blueprints for future

By ALLISON HORNE High school student Jessica Duschean has come a long way from painting rocks that she found on the side of the road as a kid.

Recently, the Batavia High School senior has garnered a lot of attention for a dress that she made completely out of seeds. The dress, entitled “The Legend of Fafnir,” has won multiple awards, including the American Vision Award, which recognizes the work of the best artists in the Chicago area. She is the first Batavia artist to ever receive the honor.

For the design, other awards have included a firstplace finish and “best dress” at Rock the Runway show in 2015; “Best in Show” for 3-dimensional work at the Illinois High School Art Exhibition; and a Regional Gold Key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

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The dress took more than two months to make, and the highly-touted artist says that she used more than 300 glue sticks and three different kinds of birdseed to complete the look.

The dress has an armorlike quality to it, as it’s inspired by Sigurd, a legendary hero from a Norse folktale.

u Behind the art Duschean has always had a passion for art, but she became more drawn to 3D materials as she got older.

“I like the freedom,” Duschean says in regard to 3D art forms. “You can make whatever you want and create something out of nothing.”

Duschean says she draws inspiration from many modern architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, but, fashion-wise, looks up to Iris van Herpen and the late Alexander McQueen.

“It’s the attention to detail and the willingness to go to that next level that sets her apart,” says Dawn Zalkus, Duschean’s art teacher.

It seems Duschean’s hard work and discipline have paid off; she has reeled in countless accolades for other pieces, as well.

In addition to the dress, Duschean has had two other pieces – “Evolution” in the sculpture category and “Shelter” in the ceramics and glass category – win Gold Key regional recognition in 2016. She also won a Silver Key for her entire portfolio. In March, “Shelter” won Best in Show for 3-D at the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, which she also won.

Her awards started piling up last year, when “Blind Pursuit” won a Gold Key in painting, “Lübeck, “It’s been so successful because it has the awe factor,” Medieval Germanic Stein and Plate Set” won a Gold Key in ceramics, and “Amber Arranged” won a says Duschean, who also is the National Arts Society president. “I was Silver Key in metals. kind of shocked by the fact that it took all Her other notable awards include Best in Show that time to glue everything on, but the ideas for Sculpture at the Upstate Eight Conference Show and Best 3-D artist at the Northern Illinois behind it were really thought out. I love seeing University Summer in the Arts event. people’s reactions to it.”

The hard work was well worth it, and as Duschean quickly approaches her high school graduation, she plans to continue to take art and design to the next level.

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u What’s ahead Duschean had always planned on turning her love for art into a career, but originally thought a job as an engineer would be the way to go. However, she was talked out of becoming an engineer by a family friend and architect, who thought her talents could be better utilized in a more creative environment.

“He gave me a tour of his firm in Chicago, and I just kind of knew in that moment that it was what I wanted to do,” Duschean says. “The pens were all lined up like I do with mine, and I got to do some remodeling on the computer. It really solidified what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”

After receiving a scholarship and attending the University of Illinois Discover Architecture summer program, Duschean knew it was where she wanted to be.

“I spent camp making a model and 3D renditions, doing elevations and architecture drawing,” Duschean says.

“It was a really great introduction to the architecture program as a whole and what it’s like to be that major.”

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Duschean says she’s almost positive that she will attend U of I for college.

“I’m expecting really great things from her,” Zalkus says. “I went to U of I myself, and I have no doubt in my mind she’s going to do really great there.”

Duschean is currently working on an architectural model and is hoping to attend several art or architecture camps this summer. Traveling abroad also is on her wish list, which she is hoping check off in college.

“In 2013, I convinced my parents to let me go to Norway and it was a really great experience for me,” she says, adding that her dream job would be to work for Snøhetta, a revered architecture firm in Norway. “The landscape, people and culture are very interesting. It’s a very quaint little country, but they have some of the best creative minds for architecture.”

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ART SAFARI SPRING EXHIBITION ROUNDUP

By MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE

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pring flowers aren’t the only things beginning to bloom around the area. Local art exhibits, shows and performances on the docket this spring will enhance the season and reinvigorate the senses.

Here is a guide to local gallery exhibitions: ¢ FINE LINE CREATIVE ARTS CENTER 37W570 Bolcum Road | St. Charles 630-584-9443 | fineline.org The Fine Line Creative Arts Center faculty fine art show, “Diverse Expression IV,” will run from Friday, May 6, through Saturday, June 4, at the arts center in St. Charles.

Yellow House Artists group, running from May 21 through July 10. The Wayne Art League will showcase its work in a full range of media, including watercolor, charcoal, acrylics and oil, July 16 through Aug. 21.

Art is more than for the eye, says Norris treasurer Mark Smith, who recommends attending one of the concerts that will take place at the gallery.

As part of the “Music in the Gallery” series, the alternative jazz quintet Zazz! will perform “A Jazz Palette” – a concert that complements the The exhibition will feature art across all mediums, watercolor exhibit – at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3. The including paintings, drawings, glasswork, jewelry, Fox Valley Concert Band will perform “Scenes ceramics, weaving and more. The exhibit, which is from the South” from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1. produced on alternating years, features the work Jefferson Award nominee Tom Vendafreddo will created by those who teach at the art center. perform May 15, and songwriter Julie Patchouli Lynn Caldwell, executive director of Fine Line says and guitarist Bruce Hecksel will return to the that the comprehensive exhibit will be a showcase Norris’ “Music in the Gallery” series for an acoustic of the staff’s work and talents. An opening reception set June 5. Tickets can be purchased by visiting and artist meet-and-greet will take place from 5:30 norrisculturalarts.com. to 7:30 p.m. May 6 at the gallery. ¢ FERMILAB’S ART GALLERY “I know my faculty is exceptional teachers, but Wilson Hall, accessible from the Pine Street being able to see their own work is exciting,” entrance off of Kirk Road Caldwell says.

Gallery hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The show also may serve as an inspiration to Monday through Friday visitors to pursue their own creative interests. If 630-840-6825 | www.fnal.gov/pub/Art_Gallery that’s the case, Fine Line offers classes for all ages, The Fermilab Art Gallery will feature the “Art of levels and interests. Caldwell says that taking a Darkness, Dark Energy Survey,” which will provide class can be a great way to explore art interests. visitors with a photography/video exhibition “Find the inner artist you may not know you have,” featuring images from space. Using a Dark Energy Caldwell says.

Camera scientists have been able to capture images of galaxies, nebulae, stars and more.

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and the center is closed Sunday. The exhibition will take place in the gallery and run through April 29. ¢ NORRIS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER 1040 Dunham Road | St. Charles In May, the gallery will welcome Stephen Open Daily Cartwright’s show “Human Trajectory.” The 630-584-7200 | norrisculturalarts.com professor from University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign brings his sculpture work to the Norris Cultural Arts Center’s popular Water Color exhibit closes Saturday, April 9, and will be followed gallery. An art reception is slated for May 6, and Cartwright’s gallery talk will take place at 11:30 a.m. by a student showcase that will run from April to May 11. early May. The next professional exhibition will showcase work in oil pastel and oil stick by the

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For the performing arts, check out Stars of Dance Chicago featuring several of the best dancers from different dance companies on one stage on April 23. Previous performances have included hip hop dancers and traditional Irish dancers. Tickets cost $28.

The Galician bagpiper Cristina Pato of the Cristina Pato Quartet will perform May 7. With influences in Latin, jazz, pop and contemporary music, Pato brings her skill and musical vision to the stage. Tickets cost $29. ¢ WATER STREET STUDIOS 160 S. Water St. | Batavia Gallery hours are from 1 to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday 630-761-9977 | waterstreetstudios.org Water Street Studios hosts new exhibitions every month at its 3,000-square-foot facility and gallery receptions from 6 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month.

The event includes food by Gaetano’s in Batavia, varying musical acts and a cash bar with beer by Penrose Brewing. The gallery exhibits high-quality work from a variety of globally-renowned artists as well as those from the community. The gallery receptions are an opportunity for the public to meet the artists and purchase artwork.

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The work of local artists Steve Sherrell of Yorkville and Richard DeVeau of Batavia, who also volunteer at Water Street Studios, will be on display in the gallery in April.

The exhibit, “Phase 2,” will showcase their paintings.

In May, the gallery will feature a collection by the late Nancy Carrigan, whose artwork spanned many media, included paintings, illustrations, engravings and sculptures.

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Here is a sample of what Kane County residents and visitors can expect in the coming months:

Fine art festivals for your perusing pleasure

By WENDY FOSTER

As the weather warms, Kane County becomes a canvas of creativity as numerous artists descend on the Fox Valley for its many art festivals. The familyfriendly events showcase the work of some of the most-talented local and national artists.

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May to September Mt. St. Mary Park Off of Prairie Street, east of Rt. 31 St. Charles 630-513-4316 www.stcparks.org Presented by the St. Charles Park District and Park Foundation, Sculpture in the Park was launched in order to raise awareness of sculptural arts, while promoting the beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park, located along the Fox River.

There will be opportunities to meet the artists; visit the website for more details.

ST. CHARLES FINE ARTS SHOW May 28-29 Downtown St. Charles 630-443-3967 www.visitstcharles.com

The 18th annual, award-winning juried show will promote the work of more than 100 artists from across the U.S. A variety of mediums will be featured, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, fiber, wood, ceramics and more. Art featured in the show will be available for purchase. The free event also offers live entertainment and trolley rides.

FINE LINE ARTS FESTIVAL June 4 Fine Line Creative Arts Center 37W570 Bolcum Road St. Charles 630-584-9443 www.fineline.org

The outdoor event includes artist demonstrations, hands-on experiences, live entertainment, food and drink and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to create artwork to bring home. The event is suitable for all ages.

Admission is free.

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The annual juried show will feature more than 140 artists. The show will feature various mediums, such as painting, drawing, jewelry and sculpture, and a children’s area will offer special activities. Admission is free.

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The eighth annual juried art show in downtown Elgin will feature fine art and the works of artisans, while also promoting local entertainers. The event is sponsored by the City of Elgin and the nonprofit arts organization Arts for All. Admission and parking are free.

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Poetry corner ‘ANOTHER GREY DAY IN CHICAGO’

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She sits in a grey coat in a grey car on a grey seat Looking at the grey light from a blank sky Looking at the water drops hit the asphalt like applause at the many rivers racing down the windshield at the policeman buying a lottery ticket in the corner store that’s always open She assumes he wants a better life And wonders when she’ll get it.

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About the Poet: Barbara Barrows is the features editor for Reverie Fair, an online magazine featuring women in the arts, and a media researcher working in educational publishing. She moonlights as a poet, abstract artist and actor.

Barrows writes poetry “as a way to make sense of the world – life,” she says. “Existential riffing, if I want to sound pretentious. Artistic [Attention Deficit Disorder] is a little closer to the mark. It also helps me honor small moments and observations easily forgotten.”

She is a member of Waterline Writers in Batavia, and she lives in the western suburbs with a kid, dogs, cat and far too many books. u For more information, visit www.barbarabarrows.com.

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‘CITY OF TIME’

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40th anniversary season

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The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will commemorate its 40th anniversary Gala Season with “City of Time,” a pair of concerts that are part of a year-long study of music as a “time-art.”

As part of this season’s “It’s About Time” concert series, the “City of Time” concerts will feature musical highlights from the history of EYSO and Elgin.

The concerts will celebrate “40 years of great music-making by kids in the EYSO,” says Swiggum. “It also celebrates the long and storied musical culture of Elgin, which is amazing and quite unique for a city its size.”

The season has focused on music as a “timeart,” “the way composers shape our sense of time and memory,” says Swiggum, adding Elgin is home to the renowned Elgin watch.

“In fact, this might be your only chance to hear the original ‘Song of the Elgin Watch’ or ‘In the Clock Factory’; these are glimpses into Elgin’s past that are absolutely charming.”

Performances will take place at 3 and 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 15, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

The program will include works by Daniel Brewbaker, an Elgin native and New York composer, as well as music from the Elgin Watch Factory Band, circa 1890. One of the concert’s special features will be the “Noble Elgin” by composer and former Elgin Symphony music director Robert Hanson.

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DOUGHOCRACY Life, liberty and the pursuit of pizza

By STEPHANIE KOHL-MCCORD | Photos BY MISSY DONOVAN When you’re in the mood for pizza, you generally have to wait at least 15 minutes for it to cook before you get that first bite.

However, Doughocracy Pizza + Brews, 407 S. Third St., Suite 100, Geneva, significantly decreases that time to about three minutes. The restaurant serves individual 13-inch, Neapolitan-style pizzas made with hand-stretched dough. To cook the pizza in just three minutes, Doughocracy Pizza + Brews uses a high-powered, high-tech oven.

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utilize about 40 toppings and sauces.

The restaurant also will periodically feature limited-time-only offerings.

Among its most popular selections are the Sweet Bae-B-Q, Gorgonzilla, Classic Margherita and Vegetarian Nightmare. Dixon added that the Spaghetti and Meatball pizza has been very popular among kids. Pizzas are served on reusable paddles and range in price from $5 to just under $9.

In addition to its pizza offerings, Doughocracy also offers three “By the time you fill up your drink and signature salads, or patrons can build their own. Salads are served on a pick your seat, it’s ready,” says Mike pizza crust or in a bowl and are all Dixon, who co-owns the restaurant under $8. The menu also features with Gabe Tucker, both of Geneva. two desserts – a Nutella Bomb for Diners can choose from 10 signature just under $5 and a Gooey Butter pies and three simple pies, or can Cake for under $3. build their own pizza, which can

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The restaurant officially opened Nov. 19, but this isn’t the first restaurant venture for either owner. Dixon also owns Nosh, 211 James St., Geneva, and Tucker owns Nancy’s Pizza, 1772 Randall Road, Suite 200, Geneva. With 44 seats inside Doughocracy, customers can dine-in or carryout. Dixon says that they’ll open an outdoor patio this spring, weather permitting, which will seat an additional 30 people.

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“It is a fun, exciting, contemporary interior,” Dixon says of the space. “We knew the demographics of Geneva, and we knew the clientele we were looking for is in Geneva.”

As the name states, Doughocracy Pizza + Brews also offers a selection of beer, featuring six taps and six-to-eight bottled selections. It also offers Copa Di Vino wines.

Both beer and wine offerings rotate.

“We do use, on the beer side of it, as [many] local breweries [as possible],” Dixon says, adding that all beers on tap are under $5 for a 14-ounce pour. Bottles and cans also are all under $5. Featured beers have included Penrose Brewing Co., Revolution Brewing and Two Brothers Brewing Co. There’s nothing like Doughocracy in downtown Geneva, says Dixon, adding that it’s fast, casual, inexpensive and nobody else is offering hand-stretched dough.

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Viva Villa Verone

ITALIAN RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN GENEVA

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hen Pietro Verone moved to the U.S. in 1971, he had a desire to open a restaurant. He thought he would be successful, but never dreamt it would turn into what it is today.

Villa Verone, located at 416 Hamilton St. in Geneva, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year.

“Twenty years is a long time,” Verone says.

“Being here for so long, you see places come and go all the time. It means so much to us to have the fantastic support we have from not only the Geneva community, but St. Charles, Batavia and all around the area. We want to say thank you.”

customers are made to feel like family.

“Honestly, our whole thing is making our customers feel like they are part of our family when they walk through the door,” Nicole Verone says. “Most of our customers have stuck with us since the beginning, and we have seen their kids grow up and their kids have kids now. It’s crazy to think about. We want our customers to feel like they are part of this with us because we wouldn’t be where we are today without them.”

A specific luxury provided at Villa Verone is the Upper Club, a space where customers can enjoy live music on weekends or just unwind and enjoy time away from home.

The Italian cuisine served at Villa Verone is one reason the restaurant has stayed in business for so long.

After enjoying a meal, Pietro Verone wants his customers to “enjoy the experience and make a night out of it.”

But its owner has focused on more than just food. There is something else very important to him, and that’s family. His daughter, Nicole, also works at Villa Verone, saying she “does a little bit of everything” but holds the title of vice president of operations.

“A lot of places, people rush in for dinner; that’s not us,” Nicole Verone says. “We want our customers to enjoy their time with us and remember their experience, take their time eating then go upstairs, enjoy some music and take in the entire experience. There’s not too many places around like that, and I think people enjoy that part.”

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Of the restaurant’s menu, Pietro Verone says that he has added items over the years but has always stuck to what he knows best.

“I’m not going to put something on there that I wouldn’t eat,” Pietro Verone says. “I’ve stuck to what I know ... the traditional stuff. A lot of restaurants have good food, but there are also a lot out there saying ‘from the farm to the table’ and things like that. I’m going to be straight. Most of our food is from the suppliers to me, and from my kitchen to your plate. We mix things here, too.”

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Simply put, his passion for Villa Verone is the same as it was the first day he opened its doors.

“This is a hard business, and you have to love it,” Pietro Verone says. “If you go into this business for the paycheck – at the end of the day – you’re missing out on it all.

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TRUST YOUR GUT

Gastrointestinal function serves as barometer of physical, emotional and mental health

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hen someone says “trust your gut,” he or she is telling us to use our instincts as a guide. We talk about having a gut reaction, meaning an emotional response, but our “gut” can tell us even more. It is a sensitive barometer of physical, emotional and mental health, and, when it becomes compromised, we may be prone to a more serious disease.

Our digestive tract is at the center of our physical function. Many people have symptoms of constipation, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome, but you don’t have to have gastrointestinal symptoms to suffer from gut-related diseases. Research over the past 20 years has shown that an unhealthy gut contributes to a wide range of diseases,

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including diabetes, obesity, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, skin disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders.

There are two aspects of GI function that are important to health: the bacterial flora and the gut barrier.

First, maintaining a vibrant bacterial flora promotes healthy digestion, provides protection from infection, regulates metabolism and comprises more than 75 percent of our immune system.

Second, the GI tract is essentially a gatekeeper, preventing foreign substances from entering the body. When the gut barrier becomes

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inappropriately permeable, large protein molecules escape into the bloodstream. Since these proteins don’t belong outside the gut, the body mounts an immune response and attacks them. We call this leaky gut syndrome.

Factors that contribute to unhealthy gut flora and leaky gut syndrome include: • Antibiotics and other medications • Diets high in refined carbohydrates, sugar and processed foods • Diets low in fermentable fibers (prebiotics) • Dietary toxins like wheat and dairy • Chronic stress • Chronic infections • Hormone imbalances • Neurological conditions www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

HealingSpace founder Marilyn Mitchell, M.D. has integrated holistic practices with traditional medicine for more than 35 years.

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It is clear that gut health is intimately related to all aspects of our overall health. Here are some steps to restore and maintain a healthy gut: • Eliminate or reduce antibiotics and other medications • Remove food toxins, such as cereal grains (especially refined flour), sugar and processed soy, from your diet • Eat plenty of fermentable fibers (sweet potato, yam, yucca) • Eat fermented foods (kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut) and/or take a high-quality probiotic • Treat any intestinal pathogens (such as parasites) • Treat hormone imbalance • Take steps to manage your stress Our mental, emotional and physical imbalances can cause GI distress.

Conversely, GI imbalance can result in emotional, psychological and physical disease.

The physical body communicates what impacts a person on all levels. The body can compensate for many things, but it has its limits. Eventually when there is a disease or a disorder the physical symptoms are the signal that something deeper is occurring. Until we examine the mental, emotional, spiritual levels, even the soul’s longing, a permanent cure is less likely to occur. The medical model deals with the physical body.

Integrative Medicine incorporates natural remedies. In my practice, I go further to address the underlying origins of dysfunction. When I’m with a patient, I use an intuitive listening process which provides a space for them to get in touch with their full, deeper self. From this place, we are able to recognize the patterns that are being mirrored in the physical body. The patient may be realizing this connection for the ďŹ rst time. This process allows me to design a treatment plan for the patient to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

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Spring Landscaping ON A DIME with MEAGAN PROVENCHER

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s the media inundates us with stressful economic and world news, a garden can provide a peaceful place to get away from it all and relax.

Rehabbing your existing yard cannot only increase the value of your home; it also can be a much-needed respite to enjoy with friends and family. Adding to a garden doesn’t have to require a sizable budget or cause maintenance issues.

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3. Add hardscaping. A few well-placed boulders, 1. Replace a few of the tired, old plants. Rather a birdbath, fountain, than ripping out everything, note any plants that are pond, patio or fire pit on their way out and replace only those. Oftentimes, can give your garden the plants that are part of a landscape are healthy an entirely new and just need a few fresh plants next to them to facade. Little touches brighten the space up. Existing plants may need to can immediately be properly trimmed, also. Invest in some good tools spruce up a yard and at a minimum cost. Patios and to help you do the job or hire experienced crews to ponds may be more of an investment, but you’ll get trim your existing materials so that the job is done a return on the investment.

Plus, by having a space correctly and will extend the life of your plants. to enjoy, you’ll spend more time at home versus 2. Plan before you dig. Don’t go into a garden going out. center and just start randomly picking plants. Many 4. Trade plants with other gardening friends. folks over-plant and over-planting generally means Take a look at what plants you have in excess and over-buying. If you have ideas in mind, convey talk to friends to see if you can work out a trade. them to a landscape designer and have him or her Many perennials can be easily divided and often draw up a plan from which to work. You don’t have account for more plants than you’ll actually need. to install everything all at once. Instead, pick and (Other gardeners have given most of the plants in choose what you can budget and work on it over my yard to me.) time. Having a plan from which to work helps to keep unexpected costs down. You wouldn’t remodel your kitchen without blueprints and estimates, right?

Here are several ways to enjoy your landscape without spending a ton of money:

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Presentations about Pollinators, Perennials, and Small Scale Plants Panel Discussions of New Plants and Plant Care for 2016 Demonstrations of Containers, Terrariums, Seed Starting and more Prize drawings throughout the day New Gift Items, Garden Tools and Displays Pre-season Discounts 5. Use the garden center staff to your advantage. Ask questions. Bring in photos.

Bring in bug or leaf samples. Landscape professionals can diagnose problems, make suggestions, answer questions and give advice, all while saving you money. Get the right product for a bug infestation rather than wasting time and money by trying five different things. Get the right plant for a particular spot rather than something that you’ll have to rip out in five years. We love to answer questions, and we enjoy helping visitors find the right plants and products for their gardens.

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During the workshop, three different professionals will educate participants on how to organize legal documents, choose advisors, navigate the trust process, protect assets, determine long-term care needs and understand irrevocable trusts.

Without proper planning, a court could determine the distribution of assets in accordance to Illinois state laws. Therefore, it is important for a person to know and

understand his or her options and to properly execute the process and documents to ensure a desired outcome, says Sasha Grabenstetter – an award-winning economic blogger and a U of I Extension consumer economics educator.

Grabenstetter will be joined at the event by Linda M. Strohschein of the Strohschein Law Group and financial analyst Kyle Grabenstetter.

The three-hour Estate Planning workshop also will include breaks and a question-and-answer session.

Registration is required to attend.

To learn more about the Estate Planning program or to register, visit the library’s website, www.stcharleslibrary.org, or call 630584-0076, ext. 1.

Personal finance events are free and taught without sales pitches. For a complete listing of “Money Smart Week” programs in the area, visit www.moneysmartweek.org.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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For Personal and Professional Gain Every person has a story.

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Women, more often than not, do not embrace their story nor do they have the courage to share it. Now more than ever, we need to hear as many stories as there are women and people to tell them.

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The 2016 Power Women’s Luncheon tour will shine a light on the Power of Your Story. In the keynote address, Denise Barreto will masterfully craft a relevant tale why every person’s story matters in today’s marketplace and challenge everyone in ear shot to,articulate and lift the stories of every day people, often.

Following the lunch, a special workshop will allow attendees to take action in embracing and articulating their own personal stories for both professional and personal development.

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PROFESSIONAL LISTENER Business owner Maria E.J. Kuhn answers call to give counsel

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called to do more. She followed her calling back to school, earning a master’s degree in pastoral studies at Loyola University Chicago and later a master’s degree in counseling/ psychology from Brighton University.

She took those words to heart and, since then, built a career that involves owning two companies that focus on providing help to others.

She worked for several years as a lay counselor for local parishes before following her entrepreneurial spirit toward building her own counseling service.

Since 1983, Kuhn Counseling Center has provided a place where people can share their stories and concerns in a safe, welcoming environment.

“I’m a professional listener,” Kuhn says. “I love to listen to people’s stories, and I’ve had the privilege to meet people with dynamic stories.”

Over time, Kuhn began to take note of a special need among clients with chronic illnesses. The stress, health complications associated with a person managing chronic pain and sickness, and her own research of innovative ways of helping others led her to a new business partnership.

Four years ago, Kuhn moved her Napervillebased business to downtown Batavia, where it has remained ever since. Tucked inside an older home, Kuhn and her team provide counseling services, helping clients deal with a host of issues, stresses and trauma.

Dr. Christina Krause helped Kuhn to create Benefit Performance Associates and the Integrated Health Advocacy Program, which uses a team approach to helping individuals deal with the psychological, physical and social facets of a chronic illness.

Growing up, Kuhn says she struggled with school. When she enrolled at Dominican University in the 1970s as an undergrad, she still found school a struggle, but guidance, patience and professors who cared helped her discover a love of learning.

IHAP is marketed to self-insured companies struggling with health care costs. IHAP helps employees with chronic illnesses by teaching them to advocate for their own health needs, finding ways to improve their overall health and assisting with the social stresses of longterm illnesses.

“Dominican really formed me,” Kuhn says.

She graduated with a humanities degree that included a major in history and minors in theology and philosophy. After graduation, she went to work with students and found her way into the classroom as a religious education teacher at St. Francis DeSalle High School in Chicago. She thrived as a teacher, but felt

“I’m proud of IHAP,” Kuhn says. “I think it’s the future of health care.”

Mary Anne Callahan is Kuhn’s younger sister and the director of communications for Benefit Performance Associates. Callahan says that Kuhn has always been the kind of person to help others and the two companies demonstrate that part of her devotion.

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aria E.J. Kuhn was just a child when she heard President John F. Kennedy’s words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

“She’ll try to help however she can,” Callahan says.

In addition to running two companies, Kuhn also is an active volunteer. She accepted a position as board member for the Fox Valley Hands of Hope and also is on the board of the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center.

“It is so exciting to hear what these entrepreneurs are envisioning,” Kuhn says.

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Is In The Giving A non-profit feature

Kane County has an assortment of nonprofit services providing support for families and individuals at their time of need. Each month, Kane County Magazine will feature a county-wide nonprofit organization. It is our hope that this will not only give you hope, but ideas on how to help others in your own way.

Without the support of hundreds of volunteers, Kane

County’s nonprofits would not survive. Take time to get to know the services available right here in Kane County. Maybe someone you know needs support. Maybe you can give time or resources to help.

One great thing about Kane County is that we have so many excellent nonprofit supports and our communities are contributing to their success.

Raising Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and there is no better time to educate and bring the much-needed awareness to a topic that most people do not want to discuss or believe exists.

Sadly, it exists and is very much alive in our community.

CASA Kane County is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system. Each year the organization hosts an awareness event in April that draws attention to the issue of child abuse and neglect.

This awareness and education initiative began with a collaboration among CASA Kane County, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Kane County Child Advocacy Center, the Kane County Regional Office of Education, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

It is of utmost importance to be pro-active in the prevention of abuse instead of being the reactive organizations that we are too often.

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NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH Our collaboration with local agencies and the court system ensures that the best interests and safety of every child who enters into the civil and criminal courts is protected. We need your help and leadership more than ever to educate your teams, neighbors and friends that if they suspect abuse or neglect to make sure they go with their gut and call 1-800-25-ABUSE. “Be the change that you want to see in the world.� ~ Mahatma Gandhi This annual event called Hands Around

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For more information on how to become a volunteer or make a donation, please visit our website at www.casakanecounty.org.

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his month, planes won’t be the only thing hitting the runway at the DuPage Airport and Flight Center.

Fashion at the Airport, a fundraiser that will feature the fashion line of radio and TV personality Jenny McCarthy, will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the airport, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago.

Chicago and even Canada have already been buying tickets because they heard that actress and radio host Jenny McCarthy will be there presenting her new fashion line,” he says. “I’m concerned that everyone will wait until the last minute, because – last year – people were pissed that we sold all 120 tickets and they couldn’t come.”

Of the event venue, Moran says that he plans to utilize the space instead of changing it completely.

“I’m going to combine the hangar with the fashion,” he says. “I’m going to use some of the private jets with the fashion show and the event afterwards. The runway is going to be covered with white vinyl and be lined with private jets. I want it to be one piece together – the event and the hangar.”

The event is presented by Geneva-based Exceptional Events by Shuki Moran, who has planned numerous events for McCarthy. It will benefit Fox Valley Food for Health, an organization that teaches teens to make healthy, organic meals that are then delivered – for free – Moran plans to use the color white in the venue design because it’s clean, bright and summery, to people fighting cancer. but he hopes attendees will use the show as “It is the only fundraiser where people aren’t an opportunity to be creative with what they’re going to be harassed to buy auction tickets or wearing. anything,” Moran says. “You just buy the one “The dress code is dress to impress,” he says. ticket and you come and have fun.”

“You don’t have to wear white. Dress wild and This year’s event is expected to be bigger than weird. I want you to be part of the fashion. I last year’s and can accommodate more guests. want people to make statements in what they’re However, Moran cautioned that “People from wearing.”

Moran says that he wants everyone to feel as if they’re at a first-class event in New York, beginning at the moment guests arrive. Before walking the white-vinyl runway, he says, “We’re going to have valet parking for everybody from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m.in the morning. Everyone comes to the front door and it’s all included in the price.

I want people to feel as if they’re getting great service.”

The event will consist of a cocktail hour, dance party and a fashion show, featuring clothes from local boutiques and salons. The event will end with Jenny McCarthy’s line as the finale.

“There is a chance that Donnie Wahlberg is going to run the show,” says Moran. “He wants to announce it. He’s very energetic. He’s amazing.

He’s going to run the show and then, afterward, we’ll switch to the deejay.”

The event will feature an open bar, and once the deejay takes over, there will be a dance party.

“Everything will be white there, too – white couches, white dance floor, white chairs; but the lighting is going to be wild. We will bring a deejay from Chicago, and he’s a great deejay.”

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Saving for College

In-state tuition, fees, room and board for the University of Illinois is $31,061 according to CNN Money. Attending for four years will cost close to $125,000. That is a major investment that needs to be planned for years in advance. The earlier you start, the easier it is to reach your goal.

For most people a 529 plan is the best way to save for college. 529 plans are established by states and Illinois has three plans. One is a pre-paid tuition plan called College Illinois. This plan allows you to purchase semesters of school at a state university or community college. You reduce market risk using this approach, but under normal market conditions you will have to contribute more to this plan.

The other two plans in Illinois are Bright Start and Bright Directions. Bright Start is sold directly to consumers and Bright Directions is sold through investment advisors. Similar to 401k plans, these plans offer a menu of investment options. However, you can choose pre-defined age based portfolios, which is a great way to go to ensure the allocation is adjusted appropriately over time. I prefer the index fund age based option to keep the cost of investing down.

Contributions to an Illinois 529 plan are state tax deductible for Illinois residents up to $10,000 per year per contributor. A married couple may be able to deduct $20,000 per year from their Illinois taxes. As long as the money in the account is used for college expenses there is no tax, federal or state, on withdrawals from the plan. Additionally, anyone that wants to help with college costs can contribute to the student’s account.

If money is withdrawn from the plan and not used for college, the growth is taxed and you pay a ten percent penalty. However, you can normally transfer funds between accounts. If one of your children receives a scholarship, or chooses a less expensive option for college, any extra money in their account can be transferred to another child.

More information on these plans is available by going to their web sites. A great site for general information about 529 plans is www.savingforcollege.com. Make sure you consult with your tax advisor and financial planner before opening a 529 account to ensure you maximize the beney specific sp fits for your situation.

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Artist SHOWCASE JENNIFER ROSS | ST. CHARLES ACRYLIC ON CANVAS “Make a Little Bird’s Nest in Your Soul” Jennifer Ross’s paintings of birds’ nests and eggs are created as “symbolic family portraits of what we all hold dear: our home and loved ones,” says Ross.

Ross grew up surrounded by art and spent a significant amount of time in the studios of her mother and grandfather. She worked in art galleries and did framing design, before focusing on her own work.

Bird’s nest paintings in oils and mixed media are part of Ross’s main body of work, but she also creates equine art, abstracts and landscapes.

Ross’s work is largely inspired by the bird’s nest and egg illustrations by English artist Alexander Francis Lydon.

“There was something about these studies of nest and egg that stirred a deeply personal meaning,” she says. “I realized that I was honoring my family’s artistic heritage of portrait painting by seeing the eggs as representing each member of a family.”

The title of the work comes from a song, “Birdhouse in Your Soul,” by They Might Be Giants, an American alternative rock band, which Ross and her 18-year-old son stumbled upon while browsing for vinyl at Kiss The Sky record store in Batavia.

“Make A Little Bird’s Nest In Your Soul” is currently available for purchase at Robin’s Nest Unique Home Décor in Geneva.

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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.”

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FESTIVAL OF COLOR WHEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 16 WHERE: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles TriCity Family Services will host Festival of Color, its 27th annual gala to benefit mental health services. The event will include a seated dinner, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, raffles and a presentation of the Golden Heart Awards for philanthropic support of TriCity Family Services. Guests should wear cocktail attire and male guests are encouraged to wear colorful ties. Tickets cost $120 a person. For more information, visit www. tricityfamilyservices.org.

GENEVA WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 WHERE: Riganato Old World Grille, 700 E. State St., Geneva GWIB will host its “Chance-for-Charity” luncheon for Fox Valley Food for Health, which provides meals to individuals and families in Kane County who are in crisis due to life threatening illness, such as cancer. Reservations should be made by 4 p.m. Thursday, April 14. To register, call 630-232-6060.

HOPE HUSTLE 5K RUN/WALK WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 17 WHERE: Norris Stadium track at St. Charles East High School, 1050 Dunham Road, St. Charles The St. Charles East High School HOPE (Helping Others Protect Each other) club will host a 5K race and fun run/walk to promote positivity and increase awareness and prevention of problems like depression and suicide within the community. The event is open to the public. Registration costs between $20-$40. To register, visit east.d303.org.

NORTH AMERICAN VINTAGE DECOY AND SPORTING COLLECTIBLES SHOW WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, through Saturday, April 23 WHERE: Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles Pheasant Run Resort will host one of the largest hunting and fishing collectible shows in the country. The event will feature displays, exhibits, seminars, auctions and vendors offering more than 30,000 sporting 50 | APRIL 2016 | KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE

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with hors d’oeuvres and champagne, plus a commemorative gift. A limited number of tickets are available. To purchase tickets, visit www.mutualground.org.

WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1 WHERE: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles The Kane County Flea Market features more than 1,000 dealers who display and sell antiques, collectibles, furniture and more. A country breakfast is served on Sundays.

General admission is $5 and children ages 12 and younger will be admitted free of charge. For more information, visit www. kanecountyfleamarket.com or call 630-3772252.

WOODLAND WILD FLOWER WALK WHEN: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23 WHERE: Garfield Farm, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills Tour the Garfield Farm’s Harley Pond and Woods with staff to learn about the native environment and ecosystems of Illinois.

Reservations are encouraged. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, visit www.garfieldfarm.org or call 630-584-8485.

RANDY BACHMAN CONCERT WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles The Arcada Theatre will host an evening of song and stories with Randy Bachman, the founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Tickets start at $39. For more information or to order tickets, call 630-962-7000 or visit www. oshows.com.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT FUNDRAISER WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 21 WHERE: Fishermen’s Inn, 43W901 Main Street Road, Elburn Mutual Ground will host its second annual Food for Thought fundraising event – an evening of food created by local chefs, games, raffles and auctions. Proceeds will support victims of domestic and sexual violence. Tickets cost $125 a person, and include a premium open bar from 6 to 9 p.m. and tastings from all participating restaurants. VIP tickets cost $150 and include a private reception from 5 to 6 p.m.

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p COMEDIAN STEVEN WRIGHT WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles Comedian Steven Wright – known for having a lethargic voice and deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical jokes and one-liners – has made countless appearances on TV specials, late night talk shows and in films. Tickets start at $29. For more information or to order tickets, call 630-962-7000 or visit www.oshows.com.

FOX TROT 5K/10K RACE WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, April 30 WHERE: Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation will host the 16th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K race. Both races feature courses along the Fox River in downtown Batavia.

The start time for both the 5K and 10K race is 8 a.m. The Fox Trot also features a non-competitive kids’ fun run. There are two races designed especially for children: the Junior Jog – a quarter-mile run for preschoolers and children through first grade –and the Youth Mile – a quarter-mile run for children in second grade through fifth grade. The kids’ events begin at approximately 8:45 a.m.

Registration is encouraged. To register, visit www.signmeup.com/112254. In-person registration also will be accepted on race day from 6:30 to 7:40 a.m. Registration costs between $30 and $40. For more information or to register, visit www. bataviamothersclub.org. www.kcchronicle.com/magazine

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By Anderson Animal Shelter

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Humane education is usually defined as the use of education to nurture compassion and respect for living things. Studies show that exposing children to animals at a young age leads to those children being more empathic adults.

Anderson has offered humane education to youth in the community for over 30 years. The programs offered for children at Anderson Animal Shelter are designed to be as fun as they are educational. Although the details of the programming have changed over the years, the general premise has remained the same: to educate youth on kindness toward animals.

“I feel that humane education is a very important part of our organization and crucial for our success” says Carole Faber, Business Manager and employee of Anderson Animal shelter for more than 31 years. “We’ve evolved over the years, but I’ve seen kids who attended our humane education programs come back over the years, as adopters, volunteers, and donors.”

This past year, the humane education department has expanded their offerings. In addition to camp and other after school offerings, there are many more fun ways in which the shelter has been engaging children. There is a program called Shelter Tails where children can sign up for a time to read to shelter animals.

The humane educator has collaborated and partnered with subject matter experts to offer specialty programs. Examples of this is a writing workshop and a math-based program. “The goal is to engage children with the shelter in all kinds of formats, to reach the most children possible,” Says Carrie Frost, Community Outreach Coordinator. “We’d like to offer something for every school-aged child, with every type of schedule and ability level.”

The shelter offers a summer camp, called Critter Camp, which has proven to be immensely popular with children over the years.

Other offerings include one day camps on no school days, Kids ‘N Kritters afterschool classes for groups, birthday parties, tours and field trips, and classroom visits. In addition, the shelter often organizes educational events in the community. The shelter is always developing new humane education programs designed to meet the needs of children and their families.

For more information about our current humane education programs, please visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org/HumaneEd, call the shelter at (847) 697-2880 x 51 or email cfrost@ andersonanimalshelter.org.

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