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HOBBIES & CAREERS 8 SUPERMARKET MODERNIZATION Blue Goose Market owner Paul Lencioni continues four generations of innovation

13 THE MAN’S MAN Police detective Ted Fanning explores hobbies in home brewing and barbecue

17 WINEMAKER TO WATCH Geneva resident blends love of wine and Napa Valley to create Bright Angel label

22 THE OTHER CHRIS CHELIOS For this former professional hockey player, the ice is his classroom

26 DISTILLING DOWN BY THE RIVER Mike Orlando taps into craft spirits trend and Geneva history at Fox River Distilling Company

DINING & ENTERTAINING 30 GRILLMASTERS: BARBECUING AND BEYOND Hot spots for smoked meats and killer cuts

BUSINESS & CIVIC 35 HOMETOWN PROMOTER Batavia MainStreet executive director Jamie Saam helps Batavia bloom

HEALTH & WELLNESS 37 REAL MEN DO YOGA Male instructors clear up common misconceptions associated with the practice

FAMILY IN FOCUS 40 TIRED OF FEELING EXHAUSTED? Addressing fatigue requires more than a quick fix

HOME & LIFESTYLE 42 LANDSCAPING SMART A go-to guide for gardening

44 CLIMATE CONTROL Smart thermostats a wise investment

FASHION & BEAUTY 46 IVY LOVE BOUTIQUE Brings men’s fashion to Geneva shopping scene

48 THE GIFT OF TIME Trends in men’s watches

OUT & ABOUT 50 MAN CAVE ESCAPES Why go home when you can go out?

54 KANE COUNTY FAIR Kick off this summer with some festival fun at the oldest and longest-standing fair in the country.

58 EDITOR’S CHOICE A Father’s Day gift guide

60 WET, WILD AND WORRY-FREE St. Charles Park District’s summer ‘Swim Safe’ programs stress aquatic safety

62 ARTIST SHOWCASE After 36 years of teaching, Geneva potter jumps into art exploration.

64 CALENDAR OF EVENTS See what’s happening in Kane County this June. Plus, a preview to the 20th annual Blues on the Fox festival.

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In honor of Father’s Day, June’s edition is dedicated to men.

Even though I consider myself a feminist of sorts, I cannot deny that most of my favorite writers, TV personalities, artists and musicians are, indeed, men.

I know how that sounds. But let me explain. It can be argued that women have only just begun being viewed as equals among men, and we still have a ways to go. But that’s not what this letter is about.

This is about the evolution of man.

As the roles of women continue to change, so do the roles of men.

In many American families today, both parents are working, share household responsibilities and co-parent, which relieves women from having to assume the position of “domestic house-wife.” As men stand as pillars of support for their women, women are freer to pursue their own dreams and follow their convictions. The mentality is changing, and – as a woman – I am grateful for having such strong men in my life to foster characteristics of strength.

As a daughter, my father has never instilled any sort of limitations on whom I was capable of becoming, which is probably a lot more than I can say for my grandmothers, or even my own mother.

This month, we’ve come up with a slew of interesting specimens to represent the XY chromosome.

Blue Goose Market has been in Paul Lencioni’s family for four generations, in “Supermarket Modernization” find out how the St. Charles resident is employing the art of innovation to keep things “fresh.”

Other featured men include Geneva resident Ted Fanning, a police detective, home brewer and a barbecue savant; Pat Pipp, also of Geneva, recently had Bright Angel, a wine label he started with his wife, featured in Wine Enthusiast magazine; Chris Chelios, a former pro athlete turned hockey director for area youth, discusses his passion for the ice and the sport’s rise in popularity; and Fox River Distillery owner Mike Orlando, who is pioneering the local craft spirits trend, shares how his distillery gives a hat tip to Geneva’s history.

From trends in men’s watches and a Father’s Day gift guide to man cave escapes and top spots for killer barbecue, we’ve got it all here.

Happy Father’s Day, and thanks for reading.

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F ive years ago, Paul Lencioni was already well on his

way to making a name for himself. Through the preceding years, the St. Charles native had coupled his college education in accounting and finance with the lessons learned from a childhood spent in his family’s supermarket. He quickly worked his way up through the ranks of a national distributor of convenience store products, ultimately landing a spot as a senior vice president of sales, with a territory that included all of the markets east of the Mississippi River between Wisconsin and Georgia.

But now, about four years after giving all of that up to return to where he started, Lencioni says he often finds himself feeling nervous, standing behind a counter at the Blue Goose Market in downtown St. Charles, concentrating on nothing more in a given moment than properly emulsifying a perfect hollandaise sauce.

“First of all, it’s super tough, because you’ve got to get it just right. But standing there, it’s worse – everybody can see me,” he says with a laugh.

Since 2012, Lencioni, son of former Blue Goose president David Lencioni, accepted his family’s invitation to become the fourth generation to take the helm of the store in more than 85 years.

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Being an independent, family-owned store has meant that, while some things change, others never do.

“We have a tradition of taking care of people,” Lencioni says. “We’re doing business with friends, family, neighbors.”

But the independence also has meant the store has enjoyed a lot of room for innovation, he says.

And since taking his dad’s chair – and “Yes, I’ve got his chair,” Lencioni says – that is a part of the job Lencioni also has enjoyed.

While in many ways Lencioni has stepped into his family’s tradition, he says, in other ways, it’s not all just a matter of following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather

and other family members.

While knowing what has led to Blue Goose’s success in the past, Lencioni says he’s working to ensure the supermarket remains successful in the 21st Century.

“We’re asking, ‘What does innovation look like in 2016?’” he says.

For Lencioni, that means expanding the selection of gluten-alternative foods; launching a craft beer club and partnering with local restaurants on special beer dinner events; and enlisting a team of chefs to create the “Supper Club” to craft recipes to help customers simply cook – and eat – better at home.

Working with the chefs has challenged

Lencioni to boost his own culinary knowledge. Right now, he says, he’s “addicted to making the five ‘mother’ sauces” of French cuisine – a collection that includes hollandaise. Sometimes that process plays out in the store, itself.

“I’m trying to learn everything I can,” he says. “It’s my responsibility to go as deep as possible, so I can see what we need, hopefully, before someone asks for it.”

While he loves the new and innovative aspects of the family business, Lencioni says his favorite part of the day is still the same thing that helped him fall in love with Blue Goose as a child – the face time he enjoys daily in the store with his customers and his family.

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“I love the check [out line],” he says. “I love the conversation and never knowing who you’ll see come through.”

And with the store located just blocks from his St. Charles home, he says his wife and daughter, 7, are always able to come into the store and share a meal and some family time.

“I’m pretty lucky to have a cool job like this, where family, community, the store – it just all blends together,” Lencioni says. “And it works. It just works.”


Geneva resident Ted Fanning says it’s his buddy Ray who deserves the blame – or the credit, as Fanning sees it now – for turning him into a beer snob.

But no matter the connotation, Fanning’s family, friends, neighbors and a number of people he has never met are likely satisfied with the results – or soon will be.

As a police officer at a department in DuPage County for more than 16 years, Fanning says he has never been one to shy away from a new challenge.

Being a police officer is a trait that runs in Fanning’s DNA, as both his grandfather and great-grandfather served and protected their communities.

“I love my job, and I’m honored to follow in the footsteps my grandfather paved in the beat he walked,” Fanning says.

For the last 13 years, Fanning has served as a detective, and

what’s kept him coming back to work every day is the chance to solve complex problems and get “answers for people that were somehow wronged,” he says.

“Every case seems to get more and more complicated, so I seem to constantly be challenged,” Fanning says.

That love of challenges has sloshed over into his personal life, as well. The married father of two and his neighbors decided, about four years ago, to branch out from the conventional and sample some new brews.

“We had no idea what we liked or what we were buying,” Fanning says.

That’s when Ray moved back to town and stepped in, as he “came over one night and gave us a beer tutorial,” he says.

From there, Fanning says his working knowledge of and experience with quality beer has accelerated in a short time, as research and reading about beer – how it’s made and the qualities that make a good brew – occupied much of his free time outside of work.

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It wasn’t long before he paired what he learned about beer with his other longtime pursuit – cooking.

A fan of grilled meat and barbecue, Fanning also has dedicated himself to developing the art of smoking meat. While he had been barbecuing on his gas grill for some time, about five years ago, he purchased more legitimate barbecuing equipment and began experimenting with “legit smoking,” producing beef brisket, pork shoulder and pizza in the process.

He says his favorite aspect of barbecue, however, remains finding the sides to best complement the meat.

“When I was in college, I worked at a restaurant where they served a barbecue chicken salad, and the dressing was a

coleslaw dressing which paired so well with the barbecue sauce,” he says. Recently, Fanning says, he developed a coleslaw dressing of his own, which he serves with pulled pork.

“I’ve had great feedback from that,” Fanning says.

While he hasn’t entered his smoked meats in contests outside of his own neighborhood, Fanning did marry his newfound enthusiasm for craft beer with his grilling hobby. In 2013, his burger recipe – a hamburger patty containing craft beer with beer cheese and caramelized onions on a pretzel bun – won first place in the Ultimate Recipe Contest sponsored by the Tap House Grill restaurant chain. He called the winning recipe the Brown Shugga’ Burger, named after the Lagunitas Brewing Company

Brown Shugga’ beer it contained.

The prize included $250 in gift cards and placement of his burger on the restaurant’s menu. Fanning says he didn’t know if the burger was still being served, but he says a burger on the restaurant’s menu seems to “look remarkably similar” to his invention, he says.

In the years since, however, Fanning’s enthusiasm for craft beer has only increased, leading him, just as with his barbecue, to accept yet another challenge: brewing his own.

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Pat Pipp believes that accomplishments big and small should be celebrated with friends, family and a good bottle of wine. That’s what inspired the Geneva resident to create his own wine label.

Pipp and his wife, Robbin, founded Bright Angel wines in 2014.

“We decided that [what] we really wanted was to make a wine, that was a special wine, from an area that we love,

for people to celebrate special moments in their lives,” he says.

Pipp first became interested in winemaking when he and his wife traveled to Napa Valley five years ago to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

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- Pat Pipp, COO of Bright Angel wines


Pipp, who – upon his return to Geneva – began experimenting with bottling his own wine to share with friends and family.

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The name, Bright Angel, was inspired by one of the Pipp’s personal success stories. In 2008, the family spent two days trekking across the Grand Canyon, hiking to the top along the canyon’s Bright Angel trail.

“It’s a difficult hike, but when you reach the top you have completed your journey, and you can celebrate the success,” says Pipp.

That joyful feeling of accomplishment is exactly what Pipp wanted Bright Angel wines to embody. The memory of the family trip is even incorporated into the wine bottle labels. The red and orange tones pay homage

to the desert and the squiggly line that separates each color depicts the rim on the Grand Canyon and the Bright Angel trail.

“It helps us tell the story; I think people really relate to it,” says Pipp.

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Bright Angel wines are primarily sold directly to the consumer through marketing events in the community and tasting events at the Pipp’s home, but it also can be purchased at SavWay Fine Wine & Spirits in Geneva.

Local residents can also schedule tasting events in their own homes.

“We want to bring a little bit of Napa to the

people of Kane County in terms of getting that kind of experience, drinking high-end wines and learning about the history of the wine,” says Pipp.

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His list of responsibilities is a lengthy one. Since hockey players don’t wear hats, let’s just say that he wears many helmets.

“I have a bunch of roles, but my main

one is as the hockey director of All Seasons Ice Rinks (Aurora area),” he says. “Basically, I help kids who are just starting out playing hockey, and I’m teaching them how to skate and to develop skills so they can move onto youth hockey, such as the Sabres Youth Hockey Organization.”

That’s where Chelios serves as skill instructor and midget director.

“I basically teach skills to the experienced players,” he says. “And the midgets are the high school guys, and I oversee that whole program.”

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“Hockey’s great right now,” he says. “You see all these kids wearing Blackhawks jerseys and players come out and do appearances. There’s a lot of great things being done to promote the sport and more kids are getting on the ice because of it.”

Once his professional playing career ended – one that included stints in the CHL, the ECHL and a year in Germany – Chelios stepped right into his role as hockey director.

“I was always doing hockey clinics and had come home from playing with the Shreveport Mudbugs, and Steve Morrissey (general manager for All Seasons) asked me if I was interested in the hockey director position,” he says. “I kept declining and then finally on the last day of the clinic, he asked again and I told him to give me two weeks to consider it.”

Chelios realized he wasn’t go to the NHL and that this would give him the opportunity to teach hockey for the rest of his life.

He’s now been coaching for more than 20 years.

“I decided that I could give back to the game and give to the kids what the game has given me,” he says. “I retired from pro hockey and have been with All Seasons ever since.”

He’s there so often that you usually won’t find him at the family-owned Chelios’ Pub & Grill in Geneva and Aurora.

“I’m so busy that I’m just the guy in the background for when anything is needed,” he says. “But it’s a great place to grab a burger and watch hockey. It’s got great ambiance.”

As for being the “other Chris Chelios” – his cousin of the same name is a former Blackhawk and Hockey Hall-of-Famer – Chelios says he’s proud to share the name.

“It’s cool. I don’t mind it at all,” he says. “We’re both named after our grandfather and we’re both the first born in our families.”

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“Most craft producers are batch-style production,” says Orlando. “You have a smaller batch that may be anywhere from 50 to 500 gallons a year. The major producers, they run continuous stills that pump out millions of gallons a year. Craft producers are more concerned about taste and quality than yield.”

Fox River Distilling Company produces a variety of sprits, including gin, vodka, whiskey, bourbon and moonshine. Its products are served in bars and restaurants across the Chicago area. You also can get a taste during one of its weekend tours or at one of its popular First Friday events that feature live music and local restaurant showcases.



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Orlando first experienced craft distilling while living in the Quad Cities area. He and his wife were on the first tour of a new craft distillery in the area.

“We were so enamored by the creativity involved in what they were trying to do,” Orlando says.

Inspired and hoping to meet new people, Orlando and his wife started volunteering as bottlers at the facility.

After 18 months of volunteering, it was clear to the couple that they had stumbled upon a new passion. They decided to open a craft distillery of their own, but needed a location. One of the owners of the Quad Cities distillery, recently back from an anniversary trip to the area, suggested Geneva – a place where, coincidentally, the Orlandos had lived five years prior.

Geneva was a perfect place for another reason.

It is said that the city of Geneva was founded by a distiller, James Herrington, and the Fox River area was home to many small distilleries prior to the Prohibition era.


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The original Fox River Distilling Company operated multiple locations in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. It shut down in 1918 due to corruption and the growing temperance movement.

It was no easy feat for Orlando to revive the Fox River Distilling Company name. There were no other operating distilleries in the Geneva area to set a precedent, so Orlando had to work with a planning commission to create a new ordinance through the Geneva City Council. There also were federal and state licenses to obtain. The entire process took about two years.

Orlando credits the rise in popularity of craft distilling to a shift in consumer preferences.

“This is the way distilled spirits were purchased before Prohibition, and I think that’s what we’re getting back to – people appreciate buying local,” he says. “They’re looking for a better quality, and a better connection with the community. That’s what they get with a craft distiller; they get a deeper connection and a deeper relationship.”

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How do you barbecue? Do you buy the best cuts of meat to adorn your backyard grill? Or would you rather enjoy dining on smoked meats at a local restaurant?Whatever your preference, a variety of cuts can be found in local butcher shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

What makes Ream’s Meat Market in Elburn so special, according to its owners, is the on-site smokehouse and grinders.

“We use pork butts to make our own pulled pork… ,” says Joel Ream, manager.

Ream’s offers wieners, bratwurst, beef jerky, deli meats, aged salami, charcuterie, bacon, ham, whole-muscle smoked meats, and smoked and cooked sausage.

“For rubs, we do make our own,” Ream says. “We offer Ream’s Rub, derived from one of our sausage spices. It’s good for pulled pork, beef, chicken.”

The market also offers a popular rub made by Excalibur, a family-owned business operating out of Pekin, Ill.

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Specials include a 12-ounce, jumbo sirloin burger stuffed with bacon, onion and cheddar for $7.

“It’s off the charts,” Falcone says. “A lot of people call it an ‘asphalt burger’ because we make it out here on the asphalt. It’s a burger that you never forget – a thrill on the grill.”

Other specials include an 8-ounce Philly ribeye steak with cheese, pepper and onion for $8; a quarter-pound, all-beef hot dog with the works for $4; an Italian sausage sandwich with peppers for $4; or a beer and onion bratwurst for $4. The shop is open for beverages and other add-ons, as well.

About a decade ago, Josef’s Deli started the outdoor barbecues as a way to get people to sample products.


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“We had a small grill and we wanted people to taste our sausage and brats, so we’d grill them up, and cut them up, and put them on toothpicks and have them taste it,” Falcone says. “But then customers started to ask, ‘Why not make this an event? We want to buy this.’”

People come from all over for the barbecue, Falcone says. The grill is up and running from 11 a.m. until 2 or 2:30 p.m., he says. But the weather has to cooperate, he warned. The cookouts are summers-only, but that doesn’t stop people from calling year round.

“We’ve had people calling when it’s 37 degrees and snowing or raining. But we can’t take it out then,” Falcone says. “It’s up to the man upstairs whether we grill or not.”

During the summer, Falcone says that steaks are a popular item for customers to purchase for at-home barbecuing.

“Bone in, prime rib, New York strips, filet mignon – all cut to order,” Falcone says. “They will melt in your mouth. We’re known for our sausage and brats, too. We use only natural pork, and it’s all in-house.”

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There was a time when Jamie Saam was a typical teenager, making plans and complaining about nothing to do in her

hometown of Batavia.

These days, there is no shortage of things to do in her hometown and she enjoys the opportunity to help draw in visitors to dine, enjoy and shop in Batavia.

“It is truly a big, small community,” she says. “Although there are 27,000 people in this city, it has the feel of a small community. There are so many happenings and everyone loves participating.”

As the executive director for Batavia MainStreet, Saam always is looking to provide activities for residents, work with businesses and local organizations to plan events, and bring visitors to the community.

“We’re all part of the pieces that make Batavia awesome,” Saam says. “The downtown is the heart of the community. It’s everyone’s neighborhood.”

Saam grew up and attended school in Batavia. She left for college and, after meeting her husband, decided to return to her hometown to raise a family.

“I loved growing up here with good schools and great community,” Saam says. “I love raising our kids in town.”

Shortly after moving her young family to Batavia, Saam saw a restaurant post asking for part-time help, and she decided to apply. The restaurant became a way to meet fellow business owners and residents. She made connections with the director of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and Batavia MainStreet. Through her connections, she was invited to help with the annual gala; she agreed to serve as the co-chairwoman of the event.

Saam says Sue Bauer, her academic adviser for the Key Club, and other members of the

organization helped to spark her interest in volunteering.

“Serving the community and others is a part of me,” Saam says. “Continuing to volunteer and be active in the community has had surprising benefits both personally and for my business.”

In 2010 when her husband, Douglas, was laid off – due to the economic downtown – he and Saam decided to launch their own business, Bulldog Plumbing. Saam admits the name pays homage to Batavia and its high school mascot. Through her connections in the community and friendships – and a lot of hard work – their business took off.

As Saam balanced the family business, and her role as a busy mother of three, Saam continually made time to volunteer with local organizations and groups, from Water Street Studios to serving on the board of the Batavia Arts Council.

She even has served as a city councilwoman. She was elected as representative of the 4th Ward in 2013, and is proud to have made the accomplishment as a young woman, not yet 30.

She had made a run for office a few years earlier and lost, but Saam says that she didn’t let her prior loss discourage her.

“I don’t think you can succeed without having some failures,” Saam says.

She served on the city council for more than two years, choosing to resign when she took the job as Batavia MainStreet executive director, last year.

“I forget she is as young as she is because she has made choices in life that create the most remarkable set of circumstances for her,” says Cathy McNally, assistant director for Batavia MainStreet. “She has a lot of energy and a lot of ideas.”

McNally and Saam work closely to manage Batavia MainStreet and the calendar of activities it supports, including the farmers market, BatFest and the annual fundraiser, Cocktails in the Park.

But of all the activities happening in town, Saam says some of her favorite times are family bike rides to the Riverwalk for a summer concert or sitting outside during a summer evening and watching the bats flitter through the sky at dusk.

“I want Batavia to be the best place for my family and really everyone’s families,” says Saam. “That’s why it is easy for me to get up and put my heart and soul into the community.”

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Today, yoga may have the reputation of being a woman’s practice, but male yoga instructor Todd Combs extols the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of the practice.

When Combs started practicing yoga several years ago, he couldn’t even touch his toes. Now, he not only can touch his toes, but he can plant his hands firmly on the ground.

Combs, a yoga teacher and practitioner at Yoga by Degrees in Western Springs, Elmhurst and Downers Grove, used to lift weights, “probably more than I should have,” he says.

“You go to a gym and there are people grunting and throwing things around. I don’t go to the gym anymore. I lift my body weight and that’s adequate,” he says. “I used to push through my pain, now I listen to my body better.”

Combs also discovered that as a cyclist, he didn’t do full inhales and exhales.

“Now I lower my heart rate by up to 10 points just by breathing correctly,” he says.

Tom Barry, a yoga teacher and practitioner at Prana Yoga Center in Geneva, considers yoga to be a “very complete” practice.

“On the physical side, it’s really all about flexibility and strength,” Barry says. “It’s a very grounding practice. It’s great for stress relief; all the physical breathing work, meditation – it’s all the key. Men tend to have less flexibility than women. Yoga is really beneficial in that and on stress levels, too. Men hold that in. Breathing and mental focus will help get it under control. It’s really beneficial for everyone.”

Barry recently started running to work – about 3 miles.

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It’s definitely for athletes; great cross training [and] great for mental focus, too.”

Sean Richards, a yoga teacher at Next Yoga in Wheaton, suffered a sacroiliac joint injury that prevented him from playing basketball, so he took up yoga.

“I’m a lot more grounded with my energy. I [have] my head on more tightly,” Richards says. “I used to smoke a pack a day, and I haven’t had one in three years. The breathing has grounded me in the present. It’s a stress reliever.”

He says that yoga has even helped him get back out on the basketball court.

“The functional fitness aspect made me feel the best I’ve ever felt,” Richards says. “The body awareness aspect in space with shooting and defense, I’m more in the moment and able to read and know where the ball goes before it goes there. You pick up where the other person is going to take it.”

Andrew Krause, a yoga instructor and co-owner of Sure Movements Yoga in Batavia, took up yoga to help with his martial arts training while living in Thailand.

“I got into yoga, personally, as a supplement for other sports,” says Krause. “Yoga was the perfect balance because it was the opposite.”

The instructors admit that there are often more women than men in the classes they teach, but, according to U.S. News and World Report, men benefit just as much from a regular yoga routine as women.

“Men think it’s just stretching,” Barry says. “It can be very challenging physically.”

Combs says that first-timers shouldn’t worry about being judged in yoga classes.

“The only judgment is what the early practitioners make on themselves. The whole community of yoga is so welcoming and kind,” Combs says. “Yoga meets you where you are. Yoga shows you to sit and be still. You don’t have to be doing something to have value. It’s OK to sit and observe and not be constantly moving and doing.”

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Fatigue, even exhaustion, has become one of the most common complaints I hear from my patients. During our busy lives, we tend to push through fatigue,

ignore it and use stimulants, such as caffeine, to get by. Eventually, we are forced to stop and listen to what the body is telling us. I have found it most fruitful to address fatigue in a holistic and comprehensive way, so that there can be a complete recovery of well-being – not just a quick fix.

First, we want to assess sleep. Most of us realize that restorative sleep is important for mood and energy, but regular, uninterrupted sleep is truly vital to physical and emotional health. Adults generally need seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night, consisting of two, full sleep cycles, including dreaming. Obviously, poor sleep quality can be a primary cause of fatigue, so ensuring a good night’s sleep is important. The adrenal gland is an organ particularly vulnerable to lack of quality sleep, and – conversely – if the adrenal gland is struggling, interrupted sleep may result.

So, the next place to look is the adrenals. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenals become over-taxed and cannot keep up with the demand. Factors that can contribute to adrenal fatigue include poor diet, drug or alcohol abuse, sleep disturbances, and toxins in our foods, environment and personal products. Continued stress and anxiety can put a strain on the adrenals. While we support the adrenal to curb the dysfunction (using supplements, improved sleep patterns, dietary changes), it is just as important to remove the stressors that continue to pose a challenge.

Sometimes the thyroid can be weak. When hypothyroidism is confirmed with blood testing, it is important to support the thyroid with supplements, such as iodine, so it will have all of the elements it needs to make T4 and T3 (thyroid hormones). Some patients will need to take thyroid medication, but this is often temporary. Even people who have taken medication for a long time may be able to wean slowly off their meds with support. We now know that gut health is important to thyroid function, so addressing food sensitivities, such as gluten, and ensuring a healthy microbial, probiotic environment can help.

In addition to supporting the body, it also is important to address the anxious mind, trapped emotions and languishing spirit. Practices that connect us with vitality, such as meditation, relaxation techniques and energy healing, can help enhance treatments and bring us into optimal well-being.

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¢ Do you have leggy tomato plants? Did you know that you can bury your tomato plants almost all the way up to the very top of the plant when you first plant them? Snip off the bottom sets of leaves and just leave a few at the top (around four is good). Bury the root ball and the stem up to those few leaves at the top. Stronger plants are produced because the stems have the ability to make roots. Put the plant cages on right away, too.

¢ Do you hate salvia or catmint because it flops over after it blooms? Hate no more! Just cut the whole plant back – all the way to the ground – and you’ll get fresh foliage and more flowers. You can do this several times per season. My rule of thumb for perennials is – if you can’t stand looking at it anymore, cut it back.

¢ Do Japanese beetles eat all of your plants in July? Now is the time to apply a systemic insecticide to plants they love. Plants suck up the insecticide, and then they taste bad to the beetles – no more trying to kill the beetles by spraying willy-nilly only to have them come back tomorrow. Protect your plants from the inside. (Stop by nursery and ask for the “beetle stuff,” and we’ll get you the goods.)

¢ Those that know me, know that I hate volcano mulching. Nothing gets me more fired up than seeing giant piles of mulch choking trees. Do not lay mulch more than 2 to 3 inches deep around your plants, and the mulch should never touch the trunk of the tree or shrub.

¢ Did you know that there are two types of weed killers? Without naming names, lets just say that the one that starts with “R” is a grass killer, and the one that makes weeds go away is the one to use for dandelions, thistle and other broad leaf weeds. Make sure you are using the correct one when you are trying to solve weed problems.

Meagan Provencher, 2016 Illinois Certified Nursery Professional of the Year, is the Senior Landscape Designer for Wasco Nursery & Garden Center in St. Charles. She can be reached at 630-584-4424 or [email protected].

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It would have been nice if smart thermostats existed 20-plus years ago.

As a child, I remember waking up to go to school in the morning, and the house would be freezing cold. Once, when I was 10 years old, I turned the thermostat up to 80 degrees and forgot to turn it back down before I left for school. Eight hours later, my mom and dad came home from work to find our dog, Blue, laying on the kitchen floor panting and waterless and my hamster,

Joey, laying in his water dish. Thankfully, the pets survived, but I got in big trouble that day.

Had smart thermostats existed then (and smart phones for that matter), my mom or dad could have received an alert and monitored the temperature in our house from their phones.

Thermostats aren’t what they used to be.

The concept of a smart thermostat is relatively new, and is based on thermostat technology that

allows you to set your temperature at different times during the day while the thermostat programs itself to learn your temperature preferences. For example, the thermostat can be programmed to shut off the furnace or air conditioner as you go to bed at night.

Six or more temperature settings can be structured into your daily routine to provide heating and cooling when you need it. Plus, you can manually override the thermostat without affecting temperature settings.

A smart thermostat understands its environment – hence the name. It can learn your behavior and adjust heating and cooling levels in accordance; and it can raise or lower the heat at night while you sleep or while no one is home. It begins to learn weather patterns, the size of the home, the number of occupants and the type of HVAC system that runs.

Smart thermostats are Wi-Fi enabled, and you can program any computer or device to turn the temperature up or down. The technology has touch screens that allow homeowners to follow prompts to set up their programs. The systems also allow for total home automation, including keyless entry to the home and the ability to turn lights on and off from anywhere.

Minor adjustments made on a regular basis can reduce the amount of energy that you use within your home, as well as lower your utility bills.

According to the Department of Energy, more than half a home’s energy consumption is related to heating and cooling. If you’re looking to cut energy costs, it may be time to take a look at smart thermostats for utility savings.

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The Nest Learning Thermostat retails for around $250 (plus installation) and has many features.

Typically a smart thermostat can be installed and fully tested in as little as 60 minutes or less.

A smart thermostat is an investment, but its ability to change settings from wherever you are and its ability to adjust according to the variables around your home, will result in the form of a lower energy bill.

www.kcchronicle.com/magazine KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE | JUNE 2016 | 45HOME & LIFESTYLE

Downtown Geneva is known for its plethora of local shops, from home décor and antiques to women’s apparel and jewelry. Until recently, one thing had been missing – a men’s clothing boutique. Ivy Love Boutique, which opened in January, is filling that gap in the downtown Geneva shopping scene.

The State Street boutique carries trendy men’s and women’s clothing, unique gifts and products, and even has an on-site hair salon.

“The boutique has been a tremendous success so far,” says David Cane, co-owner of Ivy Love. “The feedback has been amazing and we’ve had so many repeat clients.”

Cane opened the boutique with his girlfriend, Maria Kanakaris of St. Charles, who was a hairstylist in Crystal Lake for 20 years. The duo was originally looking to open a salon with a small boutique attached. But when they found the perfect location – a building built in 1848 – the old plumbing system

couldn’t handle a full salon. So, the couple changed course and opened a full boutique with a one-chair salon.

Kanakaris does haircuts and color in the salon, and also stocks the women’s retail selection. Cane picks out all of the men’s products. He says he looks for a more rugged, modern look, while keeping an eye on the latest brands and trends.

“We’re always looking for something unique and different. We’re always trying to find the latest creative idea,” Cane says.

The shop carries both recognized and exclusive brands for men, including Hudson, AG, Buffalo and Supreme. The shop also will be adding Diesel to its roster soon. There also are more than 30 different women’s brands, such as Hudson, Level 99, DL1961 and Julian Chang. Other products include accessories, hats, bags and jewelry.

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Cane says that being the first men’s boutique in the area requires breaking down some barriers, but the reception – so far – has been positive.

“The biggest challenge is getting men, when they come in, to embrace it,” he says. “Going into a boutique for a man can be a little intimidating. It’s exciting to see how the men react and how they embrace it.”

The store gets plenty of local shoppers, as well as visitors from near and far.

“We get people from all over. It’s like a new surprise every day,” says Cane. “We’ve made a lot of new friends. We hear a lot about their lives; we know about their kids and their families. You never know who’s going to walk in the door.”

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A watch has always been a timeless accessory, but it seems as if there has been a new surge of vitality in the piece, bringing the functional

accessory to the forefront of fashion. Between smart watches and trendy wooden watches, is there still a place for fashionable status symbols, like Rolexes and Movados, particularly for men?

“Men continue to enjoy a great variety of watch styles to own – chronographs, dive watches, rugged military designs, and, of course, timeless dress models from Rolex,” says Corey Perlman, owner of Perlman Fine Jewelry in Geneva. Perlman Fine Jewelry was established in 1960 in downtown Elgin by Corey’s father, Milton Perlman, a graduate of the famous Elgin National Watch Company’s Watchmakers College.

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Smart watches are popular because they work in combination with other Wi-Fi devices, says Corey Perlman.

“They are fun and techy, but they don’t take the place of a conventional watch,” says Perlman.

Jamie Jones, owner of Billy’s Closet Gentlemen’s Consignment in Wheaton, says that many of the college-age students working at her store don’t know anyone their age buying smart watches.

Furthermore, despite all of the advertisements for smart watches, Perlman says that there’s a hearkening back to the basics happening.

“Many young men were comfortable with using their smart phones for telling time,” says Perlman. “But that trend has shifted, and – now – they have discovered that having a wrist watch is much more convenient to wear. Plus, wearing a watch is an extension of your individual style, and the choices are plentiful.”

Jones says that younger clients want what’s on trend in men’s watches, rather than the traditional sort.

“What I have noticed trending for men’s watches is that [customers] want a colored face with a leather band,” says Jones, adding that younger customers want retro, vintage watches, rather than chunky, cumbersome watches. “They would like the watch to be flat and attractive … to be noticed under their dress shirt or to wear with jeans; for example, Daniel Wellington, which can be for both sexes.”

State Street Jewelers in Geneva offers tech-oriented, midrange and upscale choices for men.

“Most men – myself included – seem to gravitate toward more technical pieces,” says Jeff Hampton of State Street Jewelers. “Chronographs, limited edition and collector watches get the most attention. We handle Baume and Mercier as our more upscale choice; that collection features more traditional

automatic movements, some with transparent case backs to

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carry Tissot, as our midrange. Tissot tends to offer more tech-oriented options, such as multiple time zones, altimeters and built in compasses.”

Perlman has noticed that men, across the board, are still interested in wearing larger-sized watches.

“While quartz movements are extremely accurate and low maintenance, self-winding, highly-jeweled Swiss movements continue to attract watch buyers,” Perlman says.

The older clientele seek the well-known brands – like Longines, Bulova – and a lot want older Rolexes, Jones adds.

Perlman says that Rolex is the most popular brand he carries, and – in case it’s out of a customer’s budget – his store exclusively carries pre-owned Rolex watches.

“Each one has been professionally serviced and refinished like new,” says Perlman. “What our customers love most is the price. Our pre-owned Rolex watches are so much less expensive than brand new models, and they are treasured just as much.”

Despite what’s trending, Jones says that – when buying a watch – all that matter’s is what the consumer likes.

“I think they have so many watches out there, that every person has their

own fashion, and can express themselves by the watches they

wear,” Jones says. “No one cares anymore what is

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that having a wrist watch is much more convenient to wear.” - Corey Perlman, owner of Perlman Fine Jewelry in Geneva

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“In our fast-paced world you don’t often have a chance to just sit down and not do anything for an hour, but you can do that here,” says Andrew Gorlewski, manager of LaVita Cigars. “If you go home you’re probably taking care of the kids or mowing the lawn, but here you can smoke a cigar and take it easy. There aren’t many other places where you can just go and do that.”

With early opening hours and late closing times, the cigar lounge – which has a walk-in humidor – allows patrons to smoke cigars indoors and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere by relaxing on leather lounge chairs while watching a sports game on TV. Visitors can purchase an array of coffee options, including specialty drinks, on site and the cigar lounge is a BYOB (bring your own alcoholic beverage) establishment, so it’s not uncommon for customers to bring something along to complement their cigar.

“We offer thousands of different cigars and more than 40 types of pipe tobacco,” Gorlewski says. “We really strive to make it an enjoyable place for people to come and hang out, smoke a cigar, relax and watch TV.”

Some visitors will bring their laptop to read emails before getting started with their day, as there is free Wi-Fi, while others will spend their time at LaVita to unwind.

“People can stop in and make a quick purchase, but most enjoy having their cigars cut and lit, and kicking back,” Gorlewski says. “They can lounge around and talk with friends and get away from the world for awhile. That’s what it’s all about.”

Sometimes unwinding means more than smoking a cigar, and the Filling Station Pub and Grill in St. Charles, is one of many neighborhood hangouts that offers great food and drink.


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“We’ve got great drinks, great beers and awesome burgers and sandwiches,” bartender Allison Manley says.

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KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE | JUNE 2016 | 53OUT & ABOUT

In Kane County, summer is the season of fun. There’s so much to do and so many places to be.

The area has a plethora of festivals and fairs to keep you busy, but one event that has remained a constant for the last 148 years is the Kane County Fair. Considered one of the oldest and long-standing fairs in the country, the Kane County Fair is a five-day festival that will run from July 20 through July 24 at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

Each year, the fair offers a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy.

“Our features, this year, include our familiar grandstand favorites, such as the professional championship bull riding and Smash ’Em Bash ’Em Demolition Derby, but – to mix it up – we’re adding a unique charro (cowboy) event this year, too,” says Larry Breon, president of the Kane County Fair Board. “It’s a popular and very colorful Hispanic/Mexican rodeo that includes horse-trick riding and trick roping.”

In the air-conditioned Prairie Events Center building, parents can rest and cool off while the children play basketball and floor hockey or hit a few balls in the batting cages.

The fair also is steeped in tradition.

“We’re so proud and happy to hear every year that many of our patrons are now bringing their kids or grandchildren to the fair so they can experience the same fun they had many years ago,” says Breon. “Fair Board members have lived in Kane County their entire lives, raised families, grown their own local businesses or work successfully in agriculture.”

Breon says that, over the years, he has seen the community transition from largely rural to suburban.

“Many farms are still active and thriving today on the outskirts of Randall Road; it’s what makes Kane County rich in business diversity and gives us all the chance to enjoy local food, which you can enjoy at the Fair,” he says, adding that 4-H continues to be an important component of the fair for many young people.

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Board member Norm Skala, who is in his 90s, still loves the fair after being involved with it for most of his life. His professional legacy includes breaking horses and actively taking part in rodeos across the country. Skala’s eyes light up when he watches expert bull riders take the challenge or during the 4-H horse and pony judging, he says.

The Kane County Fair remains a family tradition for many locals.

“If you haven’t attended, we invite you to come and experience the fun, enjoy the carnival rides and listen to the music,” Breon says. “We are trying to mix it up a little and bring something new yet keep [it] tried and true.”

This includes tasting fair food favorites, such as turkey legs, grilled chicken, burgers, fresh roasted corn, red velvet elephant ears and more. Attendees also will be able to enjoy the thrill of carnival rides, cheer at grandstand events and visit local businesses during the commercial expo.

Live musical entertainment on the Miller Lite soundstage will include The Boy Band Night, 7th Heaven, Hi Infidelity, Hillbilly Rockstarz, Mariachi Tierra Jalisciense and Mariachi Universal.

Daily outdoor family events will include the Kane County 4-H, the Swifty Swine racing pigs, a Sheer Magic show, a petting zoo and a special appearance by Ozzie of the Kane County Cougars.

“The Kane County Fair is grateful for our sponsors, too,” says Breon. “We appreciate the support of Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin, Presence Mercy Medical Center Aurora, Euclid Beverage, Dave and Busters, Kane County Cougars and Golf Club of Illinois.”

u For more information, call 630-584-6926, visit www.kanecountyfair.com, follow the fair on Facebook or watch for news on the upcoming Kane County Fairgrounds app.

IF YOU GO¢ WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, AND THURSDAY, JULY 21 Hours are from 3 to 11 p.m. Admission is $5, and seniors ages 62 and older, children ages 2 and younger and guests with a military ID will be admitted free of charge. A carnival wristband costs $20 and includes unlimited rides and Kane County Fair admission, if purchased at the gate.

¢ FRIDAY, JULY 22, AND SATURDAY, JULY 23 Hours are from noon to midnight. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 3 to 12; and children age 2 and younger will be admitted free of charge. A carnival wristband costs $20 for unlimited rides and is available from noon to 5 p.m.

¢ SUNDAY, JULY 24 Hours are from noon to 10 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 3 to 12; and children age 2 and younger will be admitted free of charge. The $5 special admission price is from 6 p.m. to closing. A carnival wristband costs $20 for unlimited rides and is available from noon to 5 p.m. A carnival “last blast” costs $15 and includes unlimited rides from 6 p.m. to closing.

“We’re so proud and happy to hear every year that many of our patrons are now bringing their kids or grandchildren to the fair so they can

experience the same fun they had many years ago.”

- Larry Breon, president of the Kane County Fair Board


Norm Skala (second from right), 90, a longtime Kane County Fair board member, was given a gold belt buckle from the Professional Championship Bull Riders in 2014. Pictured (from left) is Jack Anderson, superintendent of Kane County Fairgrounds; Robert Sauber, president of Professional Championship Bull Riders; Skala; and Larry Breon, Kane County Fair board president.


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Water. It’s everywhere, right? What better way to enjoy and appreciate such a refreshing

resource than by knowing how to behave in and around it safely and with confidence.

Whether you’re heading to the lake with grandparents, going on a boat with friends or plunging into one of the park district’s pools, you’ll have a better time having mastered some essential skills. With both St. Charles Park District aquatic facilities (Otter Cove and Swanson Pool) open, there’s no better time to get ready for a season of safe swimming.

Introduced for the first time in 2015, the park district’s “Swim Safe” program was implemented in order to share water safety tips and encourage swim lessons for participants of all ages, according to Meg Jourden-Messerich, assistant superintendent of recreation.

“It’s an important topic – one shared nationally and internationally,” says Jourden-Messerich.

This year, the park district will be working with the Pauly D. Foundation to discuss swim safety through school programs. The program will introduce students and their families to the park district’s “Swim Safe” pledge, wherein patrons can commit their support for the “Swim Safe” program when they visit the pool. Along with a wall poster signed by all staff members, visitors can sign their own “Swim Safe” pledge form.

Park district’s ‘Swim Safe’ programs stress aquatic safetyBy CAROL HAGGAS

u For more information on all of the “Swim Safe” classes and activities, contact Rosie Fasching at 630-513-4334.


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The Pauly D. Foundation is the creation of Paul and Gianna Delle Grazie, whose 4-year-old son – Paulino – died in a drowning accident in 2014. The Pauly D. Foundation aims to increase people’s awareness of water safety and the importance of introducing swim lessons as early as possible in a child’s life.

For anyone who wants to take a swim lesson for the first time or work on refreshing their skills, Friday, June 24, will be a day for the record books – the Guinness Book of World Records, that is. At pools and aquatic facilities around the globe, people will unite during swim lessons aimed at increasing water safety awareness.

“It’s a great program that brings a little twist to it,” says Jourden-Messerich. “Working with other swim lesson providers to break a world record is a fun thing to think about while stressing the basics of water safety and swimming lessons.”

Both aquatic facilities will offer a number of “Swim Safe” activities during the month of June to further communicate this important message. Free (with daily admission) drop-in, pop-up programs highlight tips and demonstrate proper behavior through contests and games, such as “cannonball with a lifeguard” – which stresses the importance of knowing the depth of a body of water – and the “2 p.m. conga line” – which instructs people on how to walk safely on the hard, wet surfaces around the pool.


Artist SHOWCASEBARBARA DYCHE | GENEVAMIXED MEDIA: hand-built terra-

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A college degree in elementary education with a minor in art gave Barbara Dyche the opportunity to learn and teach a variety of subjects in her career.

“I loved learning and teaching all the subjects in school and used my artistic talents to make them as exciting and colorful as possible,” she says.

After teaching for 36 years, having also earned a bachelor’s degree and two advanced degrees, Dyche finally has the time to focus primarily on exploring art freely.

To foster her creative talents, Dyche began exploring various artistic media at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles. Dyche says she has settled on pottery as her medium of choice.

“With so many other choices available to explore [at Fine Line], I moved into several other departments and ended up enjoying working with mixed media with pottery as my base,” she says. “My art experience has been more an exploration of many media rather than delving deeply into and mastering any one.”

Dyche’s work has been shown and sold at galleries and shows held at Fine Line, 37W570 Bolcum Road in St. Charles.

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 [email protected], subject head “Local Artist Submission.”

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NDAR TWO BROTHERS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2016

WHEN: Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, June 3, and gates open at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4 WHERE: RiverEdge Park 360 N. Broadway St. | Aurora

The Two Brothers Summer Festival is an annual music and beer festival with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois and Emmanuel House. It’s the eighth year for the event, which will feature music headliners Cold War Kids, Lord Huron, The Lone Bellow and PHOX. It also will be the official release event for Two Brothers Hop Centric Double IPA and Hop Centric Black IPA, with a full lineup of Two Brothers beer and guest beers from breweries across the country. General admission is $25. For tickets and more information, visit www.twobrothersbrewing.com/summer-festival.

‘WHEN NOT THAT GOOD WILL DO’ – FINAL WEEKEND WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5 WHERE: Steel Beam Theatre 111 W. Main St. | St. Charles

The Steel Beam Theatre is staging the final weekend of the world premiere “When Not That Good Will Do.” Every July, the Scanlons come together at their Cape Cod home to celebrate being a family, but, this year, it’s even worse than usual. The family comedy is written by Emmy Award-winning author Richard Culliton. Tickets cost between $22 and $28.

VERO VOCE THEATER STAGING ‘NEXT TO NORMAL’ AT PHEASANT RUN WHEN: Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, running through Sunday, June 12 WHERE: Pheasant Run Resort 4051 E. Main St. | St. Charles

Vero Voce Theater in St Charles is presenting “Next to Normal” at Pheasant Run Resort’s Mainstage Theater in St. Charles. “Next To Normal” explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score, as well as the 2010 Pulitzer Prize. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and $12 for children. The show is rated PG-13 for strong language. For tickets, visit www.verovoce.com or call 630-584-0139.

TRI-CITY CRAFT BREW FESTIVAL WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25 WHERE: Lincoln Park N. 5th and Main Streets | St. Charles

The inaugural Tri-City Craft Brew Festival will provide more than 60 samplings from more than 30 craft breweries. Guests will have an opportunity to taste and learn about new beers from up-and-coming local, regional and national craft breweries. There will be food trucks, music and vendor booths. Tickets start at $15. For more information, visit the festival’s Facebook page.

MICHAEL BOLTON TO PERFORM AT ARCADA THEATRE WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 WHERE: Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St. | St. Charles

Michael Bolton, a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist, will perform at the Arcada Theatre. Tickets start at $69. For information, visit www.oshows.com.

PIG GIG FARM DINNER WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16 WHERE: Heritage Prairie Farm 2N308 Brundige Road | Elburn

The Heritage Prairie Farm and Penrose Brewing Company will team up for a farm dinner and beer-pairing. The cost is $90 a person. To order tickets, call 630-443-5984 or www.heritageprairiefarm.com.

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY CONCERT WHEN: Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25 WHERE: RiverEdge Park 360 N. Broadway St. | Aurora

Willie Nelson & Family will perform at RiverEdge Park with special guest Kris Kristofferson. Tickets cost $50. For tickets or more information, visit riveredgeaurora.com.

GOOD TEMPLAR PARK SWEDISH DAY FESTIVAL WHEN: June 19 WHERE: Good Templar Park 528 East Side Drive | Geneva

Geneva’s Swedish Midsommar Festival will offer a smorgasbord of family and cultural activities, including Scandinavian music and dance, old time games, traditional foods (both Swedish and American) and a maypole celebration. The annual festival, which got its start 105 years ago in Chicago, is a celebration of the traditions and accomplishments of Scandinavian Americans. Returning to headline the entertainment line-up will be ABBA Salute. Other entertainment will include Linda and Paul Muhr and the Nordic Dancers of Chicago. Visitors can tour the traditional Swedish stugas (cottages), enjoy Viking re-enactors and tours of the authentic Viking ship featured at the 1893 Columbian Exposition. For more information, call 847-845-2640, email [email protected] or visit swedishday.net.

MID-AMERICAN CANOE AND KAYAK RACE WHEN: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5 WHERE: McCullough Park 150 W. Illinois Ave. | Aurora

The canoe and kayak race is for paddlers of all ages and abilities, and features 11 canoe divisions, eight kayak divisions and one open (non-competitive) division. There are two race options from which to choose: a 10-mile run from St. Charles or a 6-mile run from Batavia. Both races will finish with a post-race party at McCullough Park in Aurora. There will be a free shuttle service between the start and finish lines. The cost to participate ranges between $15 and $25. To register, visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

SHINING SPOKES WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, June 11 WHERE: Shine | 5 N. River St. | Batavia

Shine yoga center in Batavia will host “Shining Spokes,” which will feature a 10- to 15-mile group bike ride along the Fox River, a full yoga practice designed specifically for cyclists and a delicious breakfast at the Shine studio. No experience is necessary to participate. The event costs $25. For more information, visit just-shine.com.

AURORA GREENFEST WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11 WHERE: Prisco Community Center 150 W. Illinois Ave. | Aurora

The seventh annual Aurora GreenFest will feature a community trade show, an auto and bike show and children’s eco-village with more than 100 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors from the Fox Valley Region. This year’s event will include topics related to local farms and food, renewable energy, nature and conservation, recycling, healthy living activities, sustainability and resilient communities. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit auroragreenfest.com.

KISS THE SKY BLUES FESTIVAL WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11 WHERE: Kiss the Sky | 180 First St. | Batavia

Kiss The Sky record store in Batavia will host an all-day Blues Festival, featuring Toronzo Cannon, Edward David Anderson, Andrew Diehl & The Nightmen, Bubbles Brown and Ross Berman. There will be two stages, five acts, art, and food and beverages. The event will take place inside Kiss The Sky and Water Street Studios. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The event will be capped at 300. For more information, visit www.bluesonwaterstreet.com.

FESTIVAL OF THE FOX - RIVERFEST WHEN: Thursday, June 9, through Sunday, June 12 WHERE: Downtown St. Charles

The Festival of the Fox will feature a carnival, a water ski show, picnic at Pottawatomie Park, an outdoor family movie night, sanctioned dragon boat races on the Fox River, a 40-ton fantasy sand sculpture, a children’s live entertainment stage and three days of non-stop live musical entertainment. For more information and a schedule of events, visit festivalofthefox.com.

CHICAGOLAND TOUR DE CURE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: Sunday, June 12 WHERE: RiverEdge Park 360 N. Broadway St. | Aurora

The Chicagoland Tour de Cure Ride and Music Festival will raise funds for diabetes research, education and advocacy in support of the American Diabetes Association. Chicagoland Tour de Cure Ride and Music Festival is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone. Route distances range from 10, 20, 40, 65 and 100 miles along the Illinois Prairie Path and some of the best roads in Kane and DuPage counties. Every route will be supported with rest stops and food to fuel the journey. At RiverEdge Park, there will be a post-ride festival, featuring food, giveaways, live entertainment, kids activities and more. The registration fee is $30 and there is a fundraising minimum of $250. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/chicagotour.

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HENRY DAVID THOREAU’S JOURNEY ALONG THE FOX RIVER - A TRANSCENDENTAL TRAVELOGUE WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16 WHERE: Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean St. | St. Charles

American author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau traveled through northern Illinois and the Midwest in the spring of 1861, during which time he wrote about scores of native plants and wildlife. Thoreau scholar and former Elgin High School librarian Corinne H. Smith will lead an evening travelogue of the famous transcendentalist’s last and longest journey. Copies of Smith’s book, “Westward I Go Free: Tracing Thoreau’s Last Journey,” will be available for purchase and signing. The event costs $10. For more information, visit www.kaneforest.com or call 630-232-5980.

KOOL AND THE GANG CONCERT WHEN: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 WHERE: RiverEdge Park | 360 N. Broadway | Aurora

Kool and the Gang hits include “Celebration,” “Jungle Boogie” and “Get Down On It.” Guests are encouraged to bring folding and bag chairs. The event is general admission only. Tickets cost $30 through May 31, and $45 afterward. For tickets, call the RiverEdge Park Box Office at 630-896-6666.

SWEDISH DAYS WHEN: Tuesday, June 21, through Sunday, June 26 WHERE: Third and State streets in downtown Geneva

Swedish Days, the “granddaddy” of Illinois festivals, will feature a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, the Granquist Music Competition, a carnival, Kids’ Day fun, a parade, Geneva’s Got Talent, food vendors, Sweden Väst – a block of all things Swedish – and a 5K run.

BATAVIA ICE CREAM SOCIAL WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 12 WHERE: Batavia Riverwalk | 151 N. Island Ave. | Batavia

The second annual Ice Cream Social is a family-focused event that will include food, games, music and activities for all ages. The Batavia Community Band, along with other Batavia music groups will perform. Join fellow Batavians – and guests – to create a giant human flag on the Houston Street hill, cheer on your favorite driver in the Soap Box Derby Races and shop at the All Things Batavia Red, White and Blue Market, which will take place at City Hall. The event is a fundraiser for the Batavia Fourth of July Sky Concert and serves as a kickoff to Batavia’s 100th anniversary of Flag Day celebration.

FLAG DAY 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. June 14 WHERE: Peg Bond Center | 151 N. Island Ave. | Batavia

On National Flag Day, the Batavia Riverwalk will glow with 1,777 luminarias, representing the year the Continental Congress first adopted the national flag. The party will feature patriotic music performed by the Air National Guard Band of the Midwest and the Batavia Patriotic Pop-Up Chorus. Winners of an essay contest, “What the American Flag Means to Me,” will read their essays. Plans for a Flag Day Memorial to be built in Batavia will also be revealed to the public for the first time. For more information, visit bataviaflagday.com or email [email protected].

T his year, the Blues on the Fox festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

What started as a street fair two decades ago, has evolved into a renowned, riverside blues festival, drawing hoards of music fans to appreciate the genre’s soul and power.

This year’s event will be more than a two-day-long party Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora; it will be a celebration of where blues music has been, where it is now and where it’s going, according to a news release.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday, and Marcia Ball will kick off the evening at 7 p.m. with her Louisiana beats and wild piano playing. At 9 p.m., soulful blues rockers The Robert Cray Band will take the stage.

On Saturday, gates will open at 2 p.m. and Leland will take the stage at 3 p.m. Leland is a band created to pay tribute to the area’s roots in blues music, including the blues songs recorded in the 1930s at Aurora’s Leland Hotel, according to a news release.

Blues guitarist Larry McCray will perform at 5 p.m., with East L.A. rockers Los Lobos taking the stage at 7 p.m.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band, featuring married couple Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, will take the stage at 9 p.m. Trucks is the slide guitarist from The Allman Brothers Band, and Tedeschi is the band’s guitarist/vocalist.

The event also will feature festival food, craft and domestic brews and views of the Fox River. Concertgoers should bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Friday’s concert tickets cost $20 and Saturday’s cost $40. For tickets, visit RiverEdgeAurora.com or call the RiverEdge box office at 630-896-6666. Tickets also will be sold the day-of, beginning at noon.

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Fashion at the Airport showcases

runway styleOn April 23, Geneva-based

Exceptional Events by Shuki Moran hosted Fashion at

the Airport, a benefit that featured the fashion line of

radio and TV personality Jenny McCarthy. The event

featured cocktails, a runway show and dance party in a

hangar at DuPage Airport and Flight Center in West Chicago.

The fashion show raised money for Fox Valley Food for Health, an organization

that teaches teens to make healthy, organic meals that

are then delivered – for free – to people fighting cancer.

Photos by JOE PEREZ

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By Anderson Animal ShelterFeatured Sponsor DePaw University Canine Campus

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Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin has nearly tripled the number ofkittens, cats, puppies, dogs and little critters that have been adopted in the pasttwo years. Last year, 2,067 animals found loving homes, and the shelter is onpace for 3,000 adoptions in 2016.

A big reason for the positive uptick: A growing network of local fostercare givers allows Anderson to partner more often with animal welfareorganizations in Illinois and other states to rescue and transport pets that mayhave otherwise had no chance. That’s why Anderson is always seeking moretemporary foster homes to fulfill and increase its life-saving mission.

Have you thought about fostering? Here are five reasons to consider thisworthwhile opportunity:

1. Save lives of more pets. The amount of available space in animal sheltersis often the only limiting factor in how many homeless cats and dogsthey can rescue. Foster homes greatly expand the capacity of shelterslike Anderson to welcome and save more pets. “The biggest thing I havelearned as a foster is that I can make a difference,” says Julie Curry, whohas been fostering for seven years. “I am saving a life. I am making adifference 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 roomfor another dog or puppy to be rescued and given a second chance to behappy, healthy and live a life being loved.”

2. Open up your happy home. Foster care givers offer a temporary placewhere adoptable animals – some for the first time – can learn what it’slike to be in a home environment, filled with lots of love and positivereinforcement. In addition, foster homes are always needed for newbornkittens and puppies (and often their moms) until they are old enough tobe spayed/neutered and available for adoption. A foster home gives thema healthy head start in life.

3. Experience variety. Maybe you’re thinking about getting a pet, decidingwhether to welcome another animal to your home, or not quite ready forfull-time pet ownership. If so, fostering could be a great option. You canlearn 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 sucha varied array of dog breeds,” says Susan Cudden, who has fostered dogsranging from a Basenji mix to Chihuahuas. “If you love dogs, there is noend to what you will learn. They are very good teachers.”

4. Expand your network. Fostering is a great way to meet new people whoalso care about pets. You’ll interact with, learn from and be supported byother foster families, as well as shelter staff and volunteers.

5. Just add love. All veterinary care, food and litter are provided by Anderson.This allows foster families to focus on giving attention and affection totheir foster pet, who may be in their home for a few days or a few months,depending on the situation.

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 inmy eyes.”

If you’re interested in fostering or learning more about Anderson AnimalShelter’s foster program, visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org/foster, (847)697-2880 x35 or email us at [email protected]. Adopt at theshelter: 1000 South LaFox, South Elgin.

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