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TABLE OF CONTENTS TM PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine Inc August 2018 AREA PUBLISHING DIRECTOR DUPAGE KANE COUNTY Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL Print Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic Kristen Brooke Kainrath Columnists SALES MARKETING PR Lindy Kleivo Shannon Doll Anne Wang 09 11 15 16 19 30 PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Mike Mantucca PRINT DIGITAL MONTHLY REACH DuPage Kane County Editions Naperville Wheaton Glen Ellyn Lisle Elmhurst Downers Grove Hinsdale St Charles Geneva Batavia Oswego Sugar Grove DIGITAL CONTENT Daily Weekly See Our Mobile Responsive Website at www GlancerMagazine com Glancer Go To Guide Glancer Magazine s Online Marketplace Event Site Create a FREE Membership Upload Your Local Content Today Content May Be Chosen for Print Publication Upgraded Marketing PR Memberships Available Kane County Highlights 6 Scene Around Suburbia 7 Hello From Glancer Magazine 9 West Suburban VIP Producer 11 5 Things to Do 12 On the Go In Kane 14 To Give To Inspire 17 Dining Cabaret 17 Savory Sweet Sisters 19 The Wedding Page 20 Celebrating the Arts COMMUNITY FEATURES Press Releases Local Events Community News editorial glancermagazine com ADVERTISING Print Online Advertising advertising glancermagazine com SUBSCRIPTIONS Receive All Monthly Issues Delivered Direct subscriptions glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine Inc 80 Main Street Suite C Sugar Grove IL 60554 630 428 4387 info glancermagazine com www glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine West Suburban Edition highlighting DuPage Kane Counties is produced by Glancer Magazine Inc Glancer Magazine and Glancer logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine Inc All rights reserved Magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited KANE West Suburban Edition AUGUST 2018 Vol 17 Celebrating the Arts Featuring Creative Residents Dance Drama Outdoor Music Venues Artful Places and More All In Celebration of The Arts In Kane County Copy right 2 0 1 8 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine Inc A Kane County Focus Featuring Local Faces Places COME OFF THE ROTATION LIST STOP MISSING OUT ON GREAT MONTHLY ISSUES Thank you to the many residents who have subscribed to our west suburban magazine featuring local faces places Glancer Magazine is sent twice monthly complimentary on rotation but to get all 24 issues annually you need to subscribe You are missing so much We are excited to grow our pages and our west suburban footprint delivering more of what you enjoy photos columns faces places Glancer Magazine Reserves All Rights 2018 22 On Stage 23 Literary Locals 24 Distinct In Home Design 27 Tub vs Shower 28 Home Design 30 Kid Stuff 31 Mom s Little Black Book 31 Dr Mom 33 Healthy Body 34 7 Spectacular Artful Places Don t Miss a Single Issue YES Send Me 24 Issues of Glancer Magazine Kane for Just 10 50 That s 50 Off the Regular Price of 21 I Prefer Two Years 48 Issues for Just 19 Name Apt Address City State Zip Email Form subscriptions glancermagazine com Mail Form Glancer Magazine 80 Main Street Suite C Sugar Grove Illinois 60554 50 Off For faster service subscribe online at www glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 5
SCENE AROUND SUBURBIA YOU VE BEEN GLANCED AT Cal s Angels Concert Series w Goo Goo Dolls Gavin DeGraw July 14 It was for sure a night to remember as Gavin DeGraw the Goo Goo Dolls took the stage as part of Cal s Angels Concert Series This open air musical event was on the pristine expansive lawn of Arranmore Farm Polo Club in Oswego Friends family gathered together at this unique Cal s Angels event to help support kids with cancer It was truly amazing Glancer Magazine was a proud sponsor of this special event Photos by Mike Catuara for Glancer Magazine scenearound Visit Us Online for Hundreds More Photos from Each Event at www GlancerMagazine com scene around suburbia Suburbia YOU VE BEEN GLANCED AT The Tri City Craft Brew Festival Jun 9 Held in Lincoln Park downtown St Charles the popular brew fest was back for its third year and featured over 80 unique craft brews live music the home brew tent food trucks and more Guests had the opportunity to sample and learn about new and exciting brews from local regional and national craft breweries and had a great time along the way The fest supports the St Charles Breakfast Rotary Club a not for profit 501 C 3 organization www tricitycraftbrewfestival com Photos by Mike Catuara for Glancer Magazine 6 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY TM You ve Been Glanced TM YOU VE BEEN GLANCED AT The Tiara Trot for Victoria s Voice Jun 30 The Tiara Trot for Victoria s Voice was a huge success thanks to the many community members and businesses that helped make it possible With over 60 people in attendance the very warm summer day also warmed the hearts of those involved with this great charity and allows The Mrs Illinois America pageant and The Victoria Siegel Foundation to continue their mission to reduce drug experimentation addiction and overdose death Stay tuned for this annual event facebook com tiaratrotevent or www runsignup com Race IL Batavia TiaraTrot Photos by Mike Catuara
Hello CELEBRATING THE ARTS We love our annual arts entertainment issue It gives us an exclusive opportunity to honor creative residents who have a passion for the arts Whether their love is for performing arts such as theater dance drama directing etc or visual arts such as photography painting drawing graphic illustration writing and more we love sharing each story of passion and creativity Having been voted Most Artistic in my graduating class of 1990 at Lisle High School I ve always had a love for the arts My favorite teacher was Mrs Godfrey the art teacher at our school She was such a supporter of creatives like myself and always encouraged us to follow our artistic dreams Fortunately I ve been able to build a career using an artistic medium of some sort which has allowed me to express myself creatively via graphic design photography writing and more I love working with so many other creatives and enjoy all of the unique talents that our team members use to make each issue of Glancer Magazine truly one of a kind This issue introduces you to creative residents who are following their artistic passion via their career or hobby and also highlights a variety of outdoor venues theaters summer events and more You ll find each feature to be interestingly unique leaving you intrigued We invite you to support the arts with us by attending the shows that we highlight in this issue sharing each creative resident s story online in social media and telling your friends and family about what stood out on this month s pages Watch for unique themes each month September is themed Autumn Girl featuring Her Style Her Craves and Her Pretty Home Subscribe today Thanks so much for reading Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director West Suburban Area Content Sales Marketing Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 7
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DEANNA COOPER Photos Submitted WEST SUBURBAN VIP Hollywood Producer DeAnna Cooper Founder of Amarok Productions Film Company WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO After many years in Hollywood DeAnna and her husband Kevin both studio executives decided to head back to the Midwest 12 5 years ago to raise their kids in Wheaton and make family films They produced I Heart Shakey in Naperville Wheaton in 2012 and Precious Mettle in Naperville in 2013 Since then she has produced an Emmy award winning commercial a television pilot two feature films a documentary and three short films all of which are burning up the festival trail DeAnna proudly shares I mentor a summer high school immersion program at Columbia College Chicago for aspiring filmmakers creating industry experiences for all 25 students This has been a busy year as I ve been under contract for Fox Studios and commuting back and forth to L A however being in LA has allowed me to push a big budget film into development at another Hollywood studio DeAnna also has other films currently in post production including a high profile documentary Lady Parts Justice in the New World Order she is producing alongside the Oscar winning Kartempquin Films and directed by Ruth Leitman Regardless of how many successful films she produces she values family first and being a filmmaker second You might spot her kids on set in her movies or enjoying Wheaton eateries like fun burgers at The Burger Social rainbow pancakes at Egg Harbor and chocolate croissants from Suzettes They also love watching their oldest son who is a championship swimmer at John Carroll University in Cleveland and is a musician and singer that has performed written original score in DeAnna s films Their middle son currently attends Wheaton Warrenville South High School and has played tennis baseball and football while their youngest attends Edison Middle School in Wheaton and loves the creative arts and science Although DeAnna loves the creative process and working with eclectic talent to tell engaging stories she always loves coming home to Wheaton PRODUCED PROJECTS Feature Film Miss Arizona Directed by Autumn McAlpin www youtube com watch v OhHo423k ys Chasing the Blues Directed by Scott Smith www youtube com watch v Rk71OwLyJ 0 Chasing Gold Directed by Edmon Coisson www youtube com watch v Rk71OwLyJ 0 I Heart Shakey Directed by Kevin Cooper www youtube com watch v CZ1nR_hhhps TV Pilot Vendors Director by Joel Murray www vimeo com 261584250 Commercial Won Midwest Emmy Rockit Ranch Relaunch Directed by Kevin Hart www youtube com watch v 7pRAKgKIS1o Documentary Lady Parts Justice in the New World Order Directed by Ruth Leitman www ladypartsjusticedoc com Short Film The Painter Directed by Kevin Cooper www vimeo com 73383636 The Go Cart Directed by Kailyne Waters www vimeo com 176745912 Happy Snow Day Directed by Kevin Cooper www vimeo com 245379801 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 9
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KANE LIVING 5 Things to Do 1 UNITED FALL FEST September 8 3 10pm ST CHARLES The 8th annual United Fall Fest will be held from 3 to 10 p m Sept 8 2018 at the Congregational United Church of Christ 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd St Charles This community spirit and charitable fundraising event organized by the church and Fox Mill Community of Campton Hills is familyoriented with live music a classic car show a bags tournament Kids Corner food and beer tents outdoor movie and a fireworks show Proceeds to benefit local charities Admission is free Interested in being a sponsor Call Mark Molloy at 630 253 5659 Visit www unitedfallfest com and facebook com unitedfallfest 4 TREAT YOURSELF TO JEWELRY A NEW OUTFIT GIFTS MORE SUGAR GROVE If you haven t been to Nanette s in Sugar Grove summer is the perfect time to visit Enjoy shopping for stylish apparel on trend jewelry popular trucker hats gifts and more With new items arriving weekly it s ever changing so be sure to visit soon and treat yourself Popular brands include Liverpool KLD Elan Cartise Ryu Luii Lollia Mariana Brighton Rachel Marie Patricia Locke French KANDE and more Follow Nanette s on facebook to stay connected to the latest arrivals specials and more 50 Cross Street Sugar Grove 630 466 1200 2 RELIVE THE HITS OF YESTERDAY TODAY 3 Entertaining Shows To Choose From WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Sweet Reminder is the dynamic duo that delivers the oldies but goodies in their signature playful style Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden bring the hits of yesterday back to life today albeit sometimes a little unconventionally Each performance abounds with beautiful vocals fun facts quirky props humor and a bit of audience participation for fun along the way Musical memories and entertaining twists create more than just a show but rather a unique and engaging experience 630 3759717 www sweetreminder com See shows on page 15 3 FIRST EVER MUSIC MATTERS SUMMER FEST ON THE BATAVIA RIVERWALK August 11 BATAVIA Does Music Matter Music Matters School of Music thinks so and they will be putting on their first Music Matters Summer Fest on Saturday August 11 on the Batavia Riverwalk This family friendly festival has free admission and is open to the public Events will take place all day where people can come and celebrate music food art and community Music Matters mission is to provide all ages and abilities the skills for a lifelong love of music We teach piano percussion voice guitar ukulele bass and more Music Matters encourages questions and makes learning creating composing and discussing music enjoyable for everyone Bands include Serendipity Noah s Arcade Good Things Bad Examples Ralph s World www musicmattersschool com 5 GIVE THEM A FUN DAY WITH NAPERVILLE SENIOR CENTER S ADULT DAY SERVICES Aloha Week Is August 6 10 Kane Residents Welcome NAPERVILLE Naperville Senior Center Adult Day Services a family owned business since 2015 provides peace of mind and coaching for caregivers and dozens of activities and exercises for their family members Owners Pam Cooper PT and Mike Cooper CCC along with their specialized and skilled staff plan and lead enjoyable activities for seniors throughout the day They are open weekdays serve 19 communities and are at 1504 N Naper Blvd 120 Call to schedule a Free Trial 630 857 3017 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 11
Sculptures In The Park FOR THE LOVE OF ART IN THE PARK Sculptures Now On Display In St Charles Nestled among the maples oaks and pines of a shady arboretum with the tranquil Fox River as its eastern border you will discover a unique sculpture exhibition along the walking path of Mt St Mary Park All are welcome to enjoy this magnificent and free exhibit of original works of art Sculpture in the Park is a joint project of the St Charles Park Foundation and the St Charles Park District to raise awareness of the sculptural arts and the beautiful parks in downtown St Charles Sculptures are available for purchase Support public art gifts of any amount are welcome For more details visit www stcsculpture org K ANE A R EA EVEN T H I G H L I G H T S On the Go PRINCESS DAY AT THE KANE COUNTY COUGARS GAME Sunday August 19 1 4pm Dress as royalty and plan on attending Princess Day with the Kane County Cougars Princesses can parade around the warning track of the outfield beginning at 12 10pm with the parade ending in the line for team autographs in front of the first base dugout with Cougars players KCC will feature princess themed fun during the game and fans can enjoy pony rides as well as a petting zoo presented by Friendly Farms Ltd by purchasing tickets in the KidZone It s a Sunday Funday meaning kids ages of 3 10 will receive a voucher for a hot dog and small soda when entering the gates KidZone unlimited use wristbands are just 5 so your child can take advantage of all the inflatables games petting zoo and pony rides Kane County Cougars www ticketreturn com 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THE HERRINGTON INN SPA GENEVA Thursday August 23 5 30 8 30pm Your invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beautiful local favorite Tickets are now on sale for this fabulous event and each ticket includes Hors D oeuvresand drink tickets Cost is 40 per person 5 drink tickets 100 net proceeds will benefit the Geneva History Museum Entertainment featuring The Jake Mack Band Plus a LIVE auction of a watercolor painting of the Herrington by artist Dennis Gramlich Featuring local sponsors Ayala Champagne All Chocolate Kitchen Fox River Distilling Company Penrose Brewing Company Tickets available at www herringtoninn com 25th anniversary party tickets 12 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY FOX VALLEY CHAMBER ANNUAL PIG ROAST Thursday August 30 5 30 8 30pm The Fox Valley s most anticipated networking event of the year You won t want to miss The Pig Roast Live Music by the Fox Valley Trio Hosted by the Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce Being held at Windy Acres Farm Geneva 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy Geneva Tickets available at www foxvalleychamber com BATAVIA FARMERS MARKET 2018 Come enjoy the 23nd year of the Annual Batavia Farmers Market which takes place every Saturday through October from 8am to 12pm on N River St between Wilson and Spring St With over 30 different vendors offering a variety of fresh vegetables fruit eggs meat cheese herbs flowers music and more you ll love this open air market www downtownbatavia com currentevents batavia farmers market THE LAST FLING 2018 Labor Day Weekend Naperville The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is a family friendly festival that takes place over Labor Day Weekend along the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville This year s Main Stage will feature national acts including Lance Bass of NSYNC O Town Aaron Carter Ryan Cabrera Tyler Hilton Buckcherry POD LIT Alien Ant Farm Cheap Trick and Lucky Boys Confusion and the Jackson Avenue Block Party Stage will showcase local and regional bands throughout the weekend Also enjoy family activities in Family Fun Land and special events all weekend long Visit www LastFling org www GLANCERGOTOGUIDE com Visit our online Go To Guide today for the hottest events local businesses coupons and more Become a registered Glancer for a chance to win fun prizes It s free to residents businesses How fun is that Businesses can list events and more for free or upgrade for coupons ClickLoveForYourFavorites
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ARTS ENTERTAINMENT M O N T H LY CO LU M N To Give To Inspire GENEVA CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION OF GENEVA In my school years from elementary through college and beyond I was always involved in the performing arts It is one of my true passions in life to perform and entertain The joy of working with like minded creative people and talented directors to create entertaining programming is a fantastic experience full of learning and self expression There is no doubt that the performing arts benefit not only the performers but their audiences as well The City of Geneva wanted to bring more rewards to the community through the performing arts and various other art forms and in 2006 created by ordinance the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission GCAC The purpose of GCAC is to recommend policies and programs supporting the arts sponsor public art programs and projects create an arts center and develop a business plan for the arts that contributes to the economic development of Geneva For performing arts they have developed programs such as Shakespeare in the Park where local or regional Shakespeare troupes come to town for summer performances In early March Geneva holds a Film Festival featuring a variety of film styles from new and upcoming filmmakers across the U S and overseas and every Sunday evening in July music fills the air at their RiverPark Summer Series along the Fox River where each week a different musical genre is featured The GCAC also wanted to incorporate physical art into their civic landscape Annually an artist is commissioned to design and fabricate a functional sculptured bicycle rack to replace the 14 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY generic ones currently in place Later this summer the third location of one of these racks will be at the Post Office along James Street The commission is really excited about this piece as everything about it says GENEVA says Tim Vetang GCAC Chair There is also a program that was created for Geneva High School and Middle School artists to design and decorate Pace Bus Shelters along Randall Road Each art panel is 6 x 10 feet and is very visible from the road Residents have jumped into their Art on Fire program where they can reserve a fire hydrant anywhere in town and design and paint it Throughout the year participation is strong for our events and we regularly get ideas and suggestions from the community says Tim We take those very seriously and try to incorporate them into our programming For more information on events and participating in the GCAC events visit them at www geneva il us 114 CulturalArts Commission Mindy s August Giving Inspiration Tip a cab driver or Uber driver generously ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is the owner of Be Inspired Studios and is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full healthy and happy life She has her Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and lives in Naperville with her husband three children and the cutest dog in the land
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ARTS ENTERTAINMENT 1376 Joliet Road Romeoville 401 N Roselle Road Schaumburg Relive the Hits of Yesterday Today 3 Entertaining Show Options Timeless Tunes 30 s 40 s 50 s Enjoy charming renditions of classic tunes Paper Moon Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Tennessee Waltz Que Sera Sera White Fence Farm Oct 26 Chandler s August 17 Ni y 50 s and 60 s Celebrate some real jukebox gems Sincerely Jailhouse Rock Chapel of Love Stop In The Name Of Love White Fence Farm September 21 Sweet Reminders of Christmas From silly to touching memorable holiday classics are delivered in Sweet Reminder s signature playful style White Fence Farm December 11 Chandler s December 7 One price includes entire event A delicious meal with dessert tax gratuity and the SHOW 39 or group rate for parties of 15 or more Lunch 11 30 am Show to follow 630 375 9717 www SweetReminder net Available for Senior Living Entertainment Corporate Parties Private Parties Senior Center Groups and YOUR special event 16 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY
DINING CABARET Dining AND CABARET W E S T S U B U R B A N E D I B LE S T O LO V E Savory Sweet Sisters DRM European Caf Delicatessen 610 E Main Street St Charles 630 940 2882 www drmeurocafe com Owners Dan JoJo Migo K A N E A R EA D I N I N G Artsy Suburban Dining WESTERN SUBURBS August brings dining ambience and adventures to the forefront to find the most creative restaurants in town The vision behind Shakou Restaurant in St Charles brings city vibe to the Suburbs through trendy Modern Asian Cuisine restaurants The restaurant features stylish comfortable seating and cool colored lights bouncing off of carefully placed Asian art work accompanied by euphoric house beats subtly bumping in the background Join the Batavia Dinner Table on August 5th at The Woonerf North River Street in Batavia and enjoy a shared table experience with your neighbors at on one looooooong table The food is farm to table sourced from Batavia Farmers Market Vendors prepared by Downtown Batavia restaurants and Chefs Funds raised will be donated to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry Enter a time warp where history meets modern and take dining to a new level when you join a Murder Mystery dinner experience hosted by Murder Mystery Ltd at The Oscar Swan Country Inn in Geneva The Geneva Inn reflects an 18th century estate now left with an 1836 barn a corn crib other farm buildings and formal gardens with paths to untamed wilderness Treat Yourself to a Perfect Thursday Night and delight your taste buds with creative small plates that are fun to share while enjoying live music with your favorite spirit or brew at the Fishermen s Inn Mill House Patio Bar in Elburn Indulge your senses in the beautiful gardens and grounds and soak up a casual and inviting atmosphere Enjoy art and creative dining experiences all month long Kristen Kucharski Eastern European Delights on the East Side of St Charles It s 1984 and eight year old Daniel Migo is on a flight to the United States He does not speak any English Wanting a better life and to leave communist Poland his parents found the St John Newman Church in St Charles to sponsor their journey Daniel his parents and his twelve year old brother packed their belongings into two suitcases and with 50 they headed to O Hare That s how this story begins Growing up in St Charles Dan and his family had the support of the community After starting a family Dan wanted to give back and share the flavors of his culture So with a lot of planning and his wife JoJo by his side they opened DRM European Caf Delicatessen in December 2016 The hot lunch buffet homemade daily offers a variety of warm Eastern European dishes The bistro tables and live music from local musician Mike create a delightful ambiance A family crest adorns the wall dating back to 1800 Our daily selection included sauerkraut mushroom pierogis pork schnitzel potato pancakes Hungarian goulash Borscht soup cabbage rolls white fish and a chicken dish The dishes took us back to our Great Grandmas kitchens Pure comfort food served with love The Deli counter has meats and cheeses that you won t find anywhere else Customize a sandwich and dine in or take some cheese lunchmeat smoked or cured sausage home German potato salad shredded carrot salad coleslaw cucumber salad and more can be paired with a sandwich or soup We loved the Polish Reuben sandwich with Polish sliced ham in place of corned beef Dan traveled all over as a boy so he wanted to include a little of everything A market filled with items unique to Poland Germany Lithuania Ukraine the Czech Republic and more fill the shelves with dried herbs pickled vegetables spices coffee breads Kolaczki paczki and our favorite paprika potato chips Cold items such as pierogis soups and salads can be taken home to enjoy DRM Caf is the perfect combination of European flavors and a friendly welcoming atmosphere As Dan told us Experience us experience our culture and taste our food ABOUT THE CRITICS Stephanie right Tiffany left Schmoker are west suburban sisters who have always shared a love for dining out and they also enjoy cooking together They came from a family of 7 and grew up on farm with fresh fruits veggies and more Watch for their review of a different west suburban restaurant in each issue of Glancer Magazine Invite them to your eatery at editorial glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 17
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LOVE MARRIAGE 2018 WEDDING TRENDS The Wedding Page A Wow Experience For All Creative Cakes has been making award winning wedding cakes the past 30 years in the Chicagoland area Earlier this year Creative Cakes opened a Design Studio located in the Promenade Building in Downtown Naperville What makes Creative Cakes stand out is their personalized service high quality ingredients skilled creative team unique products and their eagerness to educate their customers Schedule an appointment at the Design Studio for a complimentary cake consultation to sample their outstanding cakes fillings and buttercream You won t be disappointed 708 614 9755 www creativecakesbakeryandcafe com Your Wedding Day Designed To Amaze Sitting on 95 acres along the beautiful Fox River Q Center offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues ideal for your wedding day needs and dreams From a rustic outdoor pavilion to elegant ballrooms seating up to 800 guests your day is fully customized with a team of talented planning and culinary professionals to assist When the day is done enjoy quality relaxation in guest rooms only steps away from the main event Q Center 1405 North Fifth Avenue St Charles www qcenter com 630 444 4049 Enjoy a Spa Treatment at Home Before Your Big Day Treat your wedding party to a spa day AT HOME Concierge Medical Spa is the first mobile medical spa designed to bring the expertise of skin care professionals to your home This concept helps clients who find it difficult to take time out of their busy schedules to make a spa appointment Concierge also offers Express Spas located through the suburbs that make it easy for you to stop in for a quick treatment or add on a service when you re already out and about View a list of services specials online www conciergemedspa com BEFORE Boutique Hotel In St Charles Two Picture Perfect Wedding Venues Choose from two of the most unique venues in the city Odyssey Chicago River or Odyssey Lake Michigan Holding up to 200 guests aboard Odyssey Chicago Rive and 749 with Odyssey Lake Michigan Custom Packages it s no wonder so many choose Odyssey Couples will work with a dedicated planner choosing from allinclusive packages or design your own Let Chicago s iconic skyline provide a beautiful setting for your wedding photos Enhancements include custom d cor and florals passed hors d oeuvres live band rooftop DJ and more www odysseycruises com chicago groups wedding venue Hotel Baker is a boutique hotel located in downtown St Charles The unique romantic atmosphere on the banks of the Fox River has made the historic hotel a natural choice with couples from all over Chicagoland Since the property reopened weddings and private parties have become its specialty The outdoor garden and patio offer picturesque river views while the interior rooms are elegantly appointed to compliment the building s Old World elegance Hotel Baker 100 W Main Street St Charles 630 584 2100 www hotelbaker com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 19
COVER STORY by Kristen Kucharski Photos by Mike Catuara Unless Submitted Celebrating THE ARTS Taking in a good play musical concert or comedy show is an experience that could elicit any number of emotions Live performances touch parts Jeff Hunt ST CHARLES At age 4 Jeff sang in the church choir by 12 he played Oliver in the musical Oliver at Wheaton College and then went on to sing at St Charles High School In 1977 while in college at Taylor University he accepted the role of choir director at Zion Lutheran Church in Upland Indiana In 1984 Jeff founded the St Charles Singers then called the Mostly Madrigal Singers I began the choir really as a result of being so inspired by choral singing from my student days Jeff shares of your soul and make you smile cry laugh and maybe even cheer We caught Jeff is fortunate that his full time job is doing what he loves most music He is the Choir Director for the St Charles Singers as well as the Director of Music at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St Charles In addition he is an adjunct professor of music at Elgin Community College up with a few of our residents that are a part of creating and presenting our local performing arts productions to explore what they do 20 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY I think the most rewarding part of my experience with the choir is creating beauty together as a family of voices and seeing and hearing the result of everyone feeling important in the process he says Our sometimes weary world with all its challenges lives for moments of beauty and happiness and it is a joy to be able to contribute something positive in even the smallest way Jeff looks forward to the St Charles Singers 35th annual concert season with a Mozart Festival Weekend in St Charles the weekend of August 24 26th
COVER STORY Bailey Cates ELBURN This 16 year old trumpet player is not the type of person to share her emotions through words but expresses herself through music From birth to kindergarten Bailey went to work with her mom at Hamilton Wings and spent a lot of time with the musicians actors and visual artists She began piano at 5 classical guitar at 8 and trumpet at 11 years old Along the way she performed a solo recital and raised 1 000 to donate to Kaneland Arts Initiative As a freshman now at Kaneland High School KHS Bailey auditioned for the Guitar Foundation of America s Summit and became one of the top 30 internationally chosen 14 18 year old classical guitarists She also auditioned into the District IX Band on Principal Trumpet 2 AND Lead and or 2nd Trumpet for the Jazz Band and earned Lead Trumpet for the 2018 Illinois Music Education Association ILMEA All State Jazz Band Additionally Bailey shares her musical talents with the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra EYSO Honors Chamber Ensemble Sterling Brass Quintet I love EYSO for the quality of education that I receive Bailey says The most important part of a performance is the story so we learn how to express emotion through music not just how to read and play it This summer has been filled with well earned scholarships to band camps at Indiana University s Jacob s School of Music in Bloomington Indiana and Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York Bailey s resume is chalked full of awards prestige and dedication Ashlie Anderson MONTGOMERY Ashlie started dancing at Turning Point in Elmwood Park and continued at the Academy of Movement and Music in Oak Park where she performed with the resident company MOMENTA She went on to get her Bachelor s in Dance Performance and Management in the Arts from Northern Illinois University She interned at Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival in MA and then worked at State Street Dance Studio formerly of Geneva taking ownership till 2017 Unfortunately State Street Dance Studio closed doors but didn t close Ashlie s dream to have dance in her life She formed Fox Valley Ballet a 501c3 non profit organization which brings the joy and artistry of dance through pre professional ballet training and performances including the full length ballet production of The Nutcracker alive in Batavia with over 100 members ranging in age from 5 to 70 years old This married mother of two is committed and inspired by the true passion of her dancers It takes tough skin to do what we do but we keep doing it because of the dedication we have to the art and our students she says I will also be starting a scholarship fund through Fox Valley Ballet for those dancers in the area that require financial need as well as merit for their talents Beyond volunteering as the Artistic Director of Fox Valley Ballet Ashlie serves as the Director of Ballet at A Step Above Dance Academy in Batavia and also teaches at Dancequest in Plainfield She looks forward to starting a dance festival in Fox Valley in 2019 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 21
KANE LIVING FESTIVAL FUN The Last Fling Held Over Labor Day Weekend with Major Headliners Family Events and More NAPERVILLE The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is a family friendly community festival that takes place over Labor Day Weekend along the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville and for many is a fun way to say farewell to summer This year s Men In Black Pest Control Main Stage on Rotary Hill will feature national acts and the Jackson Avenue Block Party Stage will showcase local and regional bands throughout the weekend Last Fling 2018 Main Stage acts include the Pop 2000 Tour hosted by NSYNC s Lance Bass featuring O Town Aaron Carter Ryan Cabrera and Tyler Hilton on Friday 8 31 The Loudwire Gen X Summer Tour is Saturday 9 1 featuring Buckcherry P O D Lit and Alien Ant Farm Sunday 9 2 is Cheap Trick and Lucky Boys Confusion Family Fun Land will provide a family friendly atmosphere at Naper Settlement featuring Barefoot Hawaiian 9 1 and a meet and greet with the Medieval Times Queen Dona Maria Isabella 9 2 This year join in as we try to set a new world record for Most People Wearing Paper Crowns on 9 2 Family Fun Land will also feature a wax hand molding station family entertainment food and much more The family friendly Fling Mile takes place on Monday 9 3 before the Naperville Jaycee s Labor Day Parade kicks off at 10am Additionally the carnival will be open all weekend long and patrons with special needs will get exclusive priority no wait seating on Sunday 9 4 from 9am 10am wristband required Proceeds from the Last Fling are given to other nonprofit organizations in the community www LastFling org ON STAGE FUN Relive the Music Stories You Love at Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run Resort ST CHARLES Relive the music and stories you love at the Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run Resort Dance away date night with acts like Elvis Thru the Years A Tribute to Elvis Presley or one of many musical tribute acts Wake up your inner child with a nostalgic stage production like Rumpelstiltskin Big shows in an intimate setting with food and cool drinks just steps away Start planning your Mainstage Theater experience today Bright lights Small city Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run 4051 E Main Street St Charles 630 584 6300 www pheasantrun com mainstagetheater 22 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY
KANE LIVING GUEST BLOGGERS Pedis n Passports MOTHER DAUGHTER MILWAUKEE WEEKEND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Schlemiel Schlimazel Hasenpfeffer Incorporated Millennials ask your parents I showed Brooke an episode of Laverne and Shirley before we headed out on our mother daughter Milwaukee weekend And yes I made her reenact the opening right out on the street in public Considering I was taking her to a Miranda Sings concert it was more than a fair exchange Milwaukee is such an easy weekend getaway from our Chicago suburb of Naperville just under a two hour drive We hit no traffic and the weather was beautiful sunny and dry for a mid March weekend If you visit Milwaukee I can t imagine you d want to stay anywhere other than The Pfister Hotel It s rich in history luxury and art Built in 1893 The Pfister holds the largest hotel collection of Victorian Art in the world No wonder it is known as The Jewel of Milwaukee The top floor pool with the panoramic view wasn t lacking either Knowing basically nothing about Milwaukee we were excited to explore the city Here s what we learned just by chatting with locals and asking lots of questions Milwaukee is a German settlement and the influential Captain Fredrick Pabst s name is everywhere He was a German American brewer who purchased the Pabst Theatre in 1890 Milwaukee is divided by the Milwaukee River The east sits along the Milwaukee Bay which spills into Lake Michigan The buildings here are full of character City Hall could probably be mistaken for Big Ben and the Federal Building looks like a European castle The west side of Milwaukee seems more suburban and is home to Marquette University now on Brooke s college radar Along the lake is the Museum of Art Its structure resembles a ship or perhaps a whale Either way it s a work of art in itself Although we were surprised not to find any breweries there s definitely not a lack of churches in Milwaukee There almost seems to be a church on every block and the architecture of each one is magnificent Again the feeling of European teleportation was strong To sum up Milwaukee is perfect for a last minute girl s getaway an architectural dream easy and fun to walk around rich in history with loads of shopping and dining choices ABOUT THE BLOGGERS Naperville mom and teacher Kristen Kainrath and her teen daughter Brooke are a mother daughter travel blogging team who have always shared an incurable case of wanderlust Their goal is to inspire girls to follow their passions and appreciate the diversity of our global community Follow them on their journeys at www pedisnpassports com or on Instagram pedis n passports and brookesabroadand Watch for their monthly article inside Glancer Magazine in 2018 MONTHLY FEATURE Literary Local ELIZABETH GERLACH Ben s Adventures Elizabeth Gerlach wanted to find a way to give tribute to her son Benjamin one of her triplets who passed away in 2016 at the age of three He had cerebral palsy was nonverbal and used a wheelchair The family established the Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation whose core mission is to gift switch adapted toys and other devices to kids with motor sensory challenges However Elizabeth felt there was another key message she wanted to support that kids are just kids All kids still learn through play she says They need to interact and need to have experiences Just because a child may be in a wheelchair doesn t mean he can t play or be a friend So Elizabeth developed a book named Ben s Adventures where a triplet brother with cerebral palsy in a wheelchair plays dreams and uses his imagination to create fantastic adventures A portion of the proceeds from every book will support their Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation www BenSmiles org The book is published through StoryBook Genius Publishing and is being released this month at the Book Expo in New York City It can be purchased through Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites as well as their own website www bens adventures com Mindy Kyle Know a Local Author in DuPage or Kane County Introduce Us at editorial glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 23
This Glancer Magazine Exclusive Is Part of Our Distinct Branding Series In 2018 2019 Watch for DISTINCT IN HOME DESIGN Pictorials Appearing August through November 2018 In December a New Category will Be Featured 26 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 24 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY
Hardwood Floor Renewal Known for renewing hardwood floors and giving them a beautiful updated look Buff Coat has fast become a preferred service company in the area of home design Their team can transform your tired dull looking hardwood floors into your home s pride and joy at half the cost of re sanding The Buff Coat process is dustless odorless and done in a day They remove your cosmetic scratches then apply a fresh finish to your floor in one of four sheens Create a new look by changing from a glossy to satin finish or vice versa Visit BuffandCoatNow com on Facebook or call 630 689 3800 Luxurious executive townhomes Residents with a desire for maintenance free living with yard and exterior maintenance provided find Parks Edge to be all they ve ever dreamed of It is ideally located within walking distance of downtown Naperville and the Metro station but with limited congestion In Parks Edge there are only 10 units which all have Seager Park Forest Preserve as their back yard Visit the beautiful models today open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm or by appointment by calling 312 388 3030 and ask for Fred I 88 to Naperville Rd South 1 mile to Plank Rd then West 1 mile www parks edge naperville com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 25
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WHAT S YOUR BATHROOM TYPE TUB vs SHOWER BEAUTIFUL HOME All Things Beautiful VELVET GRACE Velvet Grace Boutique beautifully displays home accent vignettes which include many d cor styles textures and unique finds throughout the boutique Layered in our home d cor are the perfect gifts and personal accessories such as Kendra Scott Summer Ellis Mud Pie Capri Blue Nest Candles and much more to treat yourself or someone special Velvet Grace Studio offers certified Annie Sloan Chalk Paint workshops perfect for any level of experience where you will have a hands on experience with Annie s paint paint enhancing products and brushes Perfect for a ladies night out and refreshments are provided Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our upcoming SPECIAL EVENTS 4025 US Highway 34 Oswego 630 636 6570 www velvetgrace net Kitchen Makeover In Just 3 to 5 Days TUPELO LANE DESIGNS Like the layout of your kitchen and it s functional but you want a new look Your cabinets are in good shape but you The Tupelo Lane Design Team can t stand that orange oak Are you looking at your kitchen and wondering if it can be refinished with paint Tupelo Lane Designs is your answer We will refinish your cabinets to a factory finish for 1 4 the price of replacing your cabinetry The average kitchen is finished in 3 5 days We arrive after the morning rush and are gone before the evening chaos Start on Monday and you will be ready to host a dinner party Friday night to show off your new kitchen Contact Tupelo Lane Designs for a FREE instant quick quote directly on their website or email to schedule a design consultant to come out for a FREE quote and color consultation TupeloLaneDesigns com contact TupeloLaneDesigns gmail com 630 200 3295 Room Make Overs Coming this Fall ROSELAND INTERIORS This month is the perfect time to kick start a fall room makeover Start with an interior design appointment today and you ll be on the path to a professional result You ll also be able to enjoy new window treatments reupholstered furniture and completely new bedding after the kids return to school Roseland Draperies shop at home service includes reupholstery bedding table linens paint consultations furniture layout and yes window treatments Choosing everything in your own home and sourcing all the materials together can make all the difference in the results Our interior designers pride themselves on creating beautiful rooms which express each family s unique style Book an appointment online and save big at www RoselandDraperies com Photo courtesy of Lafayette Interior Fashions BODY CLEANSING TUB VS SHOWER It s not a philosophical question Rather it may be a question of space or of cost Or it might just be personal preference that dictates the choice of tub or shower Common wisdom for decades has been that a tub shower combination was the best way to satisfy everyone Now that many homes have more than one bathroom the prevailing answer is that to maintain resale value a home with at least one tub is best or one tub on each floor in larger homes There is no reason however to have a tub or a tub shower combo in every bathroom if you prefer using a shower Large Showers Busy lifestyles tend to encourage quick showers rather than relaxing soaks and if that s the norm for your household it can make sense to have the convenience of a separate shower perhaps with a built in bench rather than a tub only or even a tubshower combination Showers can be designed to fit any space and lifestyle If you like to relax and enjoy the peace and privacy of a longer more soothing shower experience the sky is the limit today You can incorporate sound steam music phone answering tv seating chromatherapy and just about anything else Digital controls that are programmable to set the temperature music and type of water flow can even be controlled by smart phones Modern curb free or low curb showers are also more convenient for older persons and those with vision and mobility issues or those who have difficulty bending or use a walker or a wheel chair If the shower space is large enough the shower can be built without a door and still control the water spray It is relatively easy to design a spacious shower with a non slip floor surface to replace an existing tub If that seems like an overly large shower many bath designers choose to add a row of open shelves a narrow supply closet or a slim cabinet at one end The addition of a frameless glass panel and door can visually expand a small bathroom and eliminate the need for a shower curtain Tub Only Soaking tubs are all the rage in trendy bathrooms today with higher than normal side walls they are sometimes viewed as luxury items but they can also be practical in homes with children because they tend to reduce splashing and can be large enough to seem like small swimming pools encouraging young children to enjoy bath time One of the common reasons to have a tub in a family bathroom is for its convenience as a baby bath since most younger children don t enjoy showers Separate Shower and Tub If your bathroom is large enough you might want to add a separate shower rather than replace an existing tub Again depending on the configuration and the existing plumbing it might be an easy task to reroute water lines and tie in to an existing drain or it might involve chipping into a slab or breaking through a floor In most cases though it does not constitute an impossible dream Contributed by The Kitchen Master 600 Industrial Drive Naperville www thekitchenmaster com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 27
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HOME GARDEN HOME DESIGN MICHAEL PERICH Owner of The Gnome Colony Co Online Entrepreneur With an Undying Love for Helping Women Look Flawless Area Resident Opens New Boutique GLEN ELLYN Michael Perich has always had such a passion for beautiful things in life that create a story and visually translate that story as well The passion he has for wanting a woman to feel and look their best cannot be put into words His career which spans now 23 years in the beauty business as a professional makeup artist has run from one end of the spectrum to the other and he is beyond super excited to announce his new product line PERICH Skincare Makeup His new line is exclusively available inside his new 1 700 sq ft store The Gnome Colony Co on Main St in Glen Ellyn Michael also offers a full e commerce website at MichaelPerich com for those who cannot come into the store I have said it a million times before and I will say it again life is not a dress rehearsal so do what you love in life and the rest will follow he says Opening a new business feels like you wake up get slingshot into a hurricane whipped around all day then you get thrown back into bed at full velocity You get up wash rinse and repeat again until it is done It is all done out of an undying love for my passions Visit this 10 000 Sq Ft West Suburban Showroom HOMEWERKS KITCHEN AND BATH Recognized as a premiere remodeling company this 10 000 square foot showroom is truly inspiring Family owned and operated since 1996 HomeWerks specializes in full service remodeling The kitchen and bath displays are interactive allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand With the focus of providing high quality products professional installation and exceptional customer service HomeWerks has been a welcomed addition to the Naperville community Receive 3 000 off a new bathroom or kitchen project See ad on page 3 for details HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath 1154 E Ogden Avenue Naperville 866 265 8895 www myhomewerks com An Enclave of Luxurious Townhomes PARKS EDGE IN NAPERVILLE You may be ready for a maintenance free townhome where the yard and exterior maintenance is provided You may also want to be within walking distance of downtown Naperville and the Metro station But you do not want to feel congested If so Parks Edge is for you In Parks Edge there are only 10 units which all have Seager Park Forest Preserve as their back yard It is very close to downtown and the Metra station And the construction materials and quality are top notch To see more of this gracious community go to YouTube Link https youtu be 8TWk9MAGL_I To see it in person the models are open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm or by appointment by calling 312 388 3030 and ask for Fred I 88 to Naperville Rd South 1 mile to Plank Rd then West 1 mile www parks edge naperville com When life gets tough his faith in God carries him through He always does blessings checks throughout the day and feels very fortunate to be living his dream There are thousands of people that went to sleep last night and never got to wake up to see another day or loved one Michael says Not every day is rainbows with unicorns and sunshine for anyone but remember you are ALIVE and there is always a rainbow after a storm to show you that you survived the storm At the end of the day Michael s undying love in his life is helping women look flawless feel amazing and beautiful things that evoke an emotional feeling in the soul He says I want to be able to say on my last day in my last breath that I did it took chances made mistakes grew from them chased dreams and made women love themselves even more Michael s store The Gnome Colony Co is the natural evolution of all the things he loves in life married together He says with conviction that women truly need more cheerleaders in life and he is happy to be on the sidelines with his pom poms Kristen Kucharski Photo by Mike Mantucca BUSINESS SUMMARY The Gnome Colony Co is a place where women of all ages shapes and sizes can cross the threshold into a land of love whimsy and wishes My store is not just a store but an experience for the senses and you will find nothing but beautiful pieces that please the eye warm the soul and ignite a spark in the imagination Michael Perich product chosen in Chicago to be featured in Qatar Airways Magazine The Best of the Best when the airline first opened its direct route from Chicago to Doha Started first business and storefront at 27 years old Featured on FOX CBS WGN and countless magazines for skincare and makeup products Worked with Joan Rivers AREAS OF SPECIALTY Professional makeup artist for 23 years carrying exclusive product line of Perich Skincare Makeup in The Gnome Colony Co A store full of love whimsy and wishes Making the world a more magical and love filled place through a variety of art platforms AWARDS ACCOLADES AND ACHIEVEMENTS The lipstick he created for Chicago icon and socialite Candace Jordan Candid Candace was the only BUSINESS LOCATION The Gnome Colony Co 485 N Main Street Glen Ellyn 630 793 5284 www thegnomecolony com FACEBOOK www facebook com thegnomecolony INSTAGRAM thegnomecolony SEE COMPLETE PROFILE AT www localinfluential chicago com Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 29
Kid Stuff Summer is winding down School s on the horizon and it s time to celebrate the last few weeks of summer There are many great events and activities happening around Kane County Here are a few of our favorites From theater going with the fam to art camp movies in the park Share this feature with friends online and in social media Subscribe to receive every monthly issue Young Rembrandts Returns to Area Elementary Schools WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Back to school is in full swing and Young Rembrandts returns to area Elementary Schools This program began 30 years ago to challenge and excite budding artists and prepare children for lifelong learning Drawing classes are held in local schools immediately after dismissal in a safe and secure environment Instructors use proven step by step methods to explore shapes shading color and textures Enroll your child in a Young Rembrandts class THEY WILL LOVE IT Young Rembrandts 630 493 4263 www youngrembrandts com foxvalley www youngrembrandts com dupage Geneva Park District Youth Productions at Playhouse 38 GENEVA Geneva Park District s Youth Theater Productions feature young actors ranging in ages from 617 and provide a full theater experience including costumes lighting props backgrounds and more Productions include both theatrical plays and musicals Peter Pan will be playing August 14 16 from 5 7pm Reserve your tickets today and come out to see how fabulous both the production and the theater is To learn more visit www genevaparks org facilities playhouse 38 theater youth productions August Art Camp at All Things Art Studio In St Charles ST CHARLES August 6 9 Art Camp at All Things Art Studio is a fun way to experience total immersion in a summer art program It s fun and students get a chance to delve into their creative selves without crazy time restraints Two camps available Elementary ages 5 11 Middle School High School ages 11 17 All Things Art Studio 1106 W Main St Saint Charles Movie In The Park Presented by Goldfish Swim School Friday August 17 Moana ST CHARLES Goldfish Swim School St Charles Presents MOVIE IN THE PARK Friday August 17 from 5 9pm at Lincoln Park Gazebo in St Charles FREE Viewing of Disney s Moana Raffles games free giveaways and treats for sale from our vendors Lincoln Park St Charles W Main St N 5th St Search www eventbrite com for event tickets 30 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY
MO N T H L Y C O L UM N Mom s Little Black Book INDOOR OR OUTDOORS This crazy Chicagoland weather Even though it s summer we still have to worry about rain wind and even chilly days I love that NurfWars can be set up anywhere indoors or outdoors They will come to a location of your choice and bring all the equipment too which includes Blasters Masks Team Color Jerseys and Bunkers They can setup in a gym or in your yard or wherever you want to play So for our Glancer Magazine readers in St Charles Geneva Batavia Sugar Grove Downers Grove Wheaton Glen Ellyn and Naperville that means it s as close to home as you want it to be Even at your home We chose to play outside in my backyard What started out as a cheerleaders bonding event turned into friends co workers cheerleaders and siblings all at war We loaded our Blasters and hid behind our bunkers until the whistle sounded The goal was simple hit the opposing team and eliminate the competition A lot like paint ball but a lot less painful The game of Capture the Flag required a bit more strategy we needed to work together to protect our man so he she could get the flag We had people army crawling and hiding behind castle walls while attempting to take out the opponent to ensure our complete success to capture the flag It was fun for everyone as we had kids as young as 12 and adults as old as 47 You only have to be 6 years old and only need at least 6 participants to play the game so it perfect for just about anything from birthday parties to family reunions to corporate and PTA school events Play style is totally up to you too Multiple game types include Team Deathmatch Capture the Flag Humans vs Zombies and Free for All Total round fun all year OVERVIEW NurfWars Inc is an event hosting service that hosts nerf battle events at a location of your choice anywhere in the Chicago area and suburbs All equipment is provided including Blasters Masks Team Color Jerseys and Bunkers NurfWars Inc 630 429 0580 www NurfWars com Hours Event brought to the location of your choice in the Chicago Area and Suburbs on a date time that works for you Price Pricing is per person per hour of actual play time it is dependent on the age group and group size ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State University in 1992 with an International Business Degree She is married and has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children Kristen s column titled Mom s Little Black Book is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy DR MOM INTRODUCING WEST SUBURBAN DR MOM Dr Kelly Smith Leaving the house at 6pm arriving back at 8am and caring for a husband and five children can be a struggle but Dr Kelly Smith works hard to balance the many aspects of life as a physician and mother Dr Smith has one child of her own a 4 month old as well as 4 stepchildren ages 9 16 With a typical work day being from 7pm to 7am working in Rush Copley s emergency room life can be very exhausting at times When asking Dr Smith how she makes it all work she replied I have a sitter one day a week and my husband is home on the weekends so I can sleep she said Even on her days off Dr Smith still has a full schedule of everyday duties as a mother and wife I m kept busy with my infant then preparing dinner for my stepchildren on Tuesday and Thursdays she spoke about her schedule on her days off Dr Smith shared that she always tries to have a home cooked meal prepared for the kids whenever she is home representing her love for her children and their healthy lifestyle During Dr Smith s college years her hopes of being a physician came about I loved the idea that my knowledge can improve someone s life Dr Smith shared her passion for her job Being a physician allows me to use my skills to solve incredibly complex and fascinating disease processes she explained On top of Dr Smith s countless dreams for her future her main goal is to raise a happy healthy kind and smart daughter Regarding her daughter s future she explained I would support my child becoming a doctor if it was a passion of hers Dr Smith continued her statement with her thoughts about the changed world of medicine today Unfortunately medicine isn t as pure as it used to be explaining with a tone of disappointment To Dr Smith she sees medicine as being tainted by insurance companies the huge risk of litigation an insane number of administrators and bureaucrats and high drug costs However these changing factors to the world of medicine do not change Dr Smith s dedication or passion for her occupation She simply cannot foreshadow how the medical field may evolve when her daughter has grown but Dr Smith will support her daughter and stepchildren no matter the path they choose in life ABOUT THE WRITER Amanda Pavletic of Naperville is an incoming senior at Grand Valley State University in Allendale Michigan where she is studying Health Communications hoping to follow her dreams of working in Public Relations Communications with a health emphasis Amanda is Glancer Magazine s 2018 Editorial Intern who will be writing a new feature column titled Dr Mom where she will highlight a west suburban area mom who is also a medical physician Amanda will focus on a day in the life of each Dr Mom and will share about her medical practice as well Amanda plays club soccer at Grand Valley and loves to exercise in her spare time She also enjoys reading writing cooking and playing with her dog Wrigley an 8 month old mini Pomadoodle Dr Mom will appear in each issue of Glancer Magazine from June through September Subscribe today so you don t miss out on Amanda s informative unique and totally captivating column Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 KANE COUNTY 31
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HEALTH BEAUTY HEALTHY body Before Receive 20 Off Coolsculpting After WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Concierge Medical Spa Is a full service luxury medical spa and the 1 Provider of Coolsculpting in the midwest They offer non invasive procedures of aesthetic services skin rejuvenation hair removal injectables and body The All on 4 Treatment Concept Are You Someone Who Is Looking for a Life Changing Experience WHEATON ORAL SURGERY IMPLANT CENTER If you have several missing teeth and do not want the hassle that comes along with dentures then this Naperville oral surgery office can help The All on 4 treatment concept is a revolutionary procedure used to help thousands in replacing a full set of teeth When you walk out of their office you ll go home with a set of teeth that look and feel like your own Michael S Scherer D D S M D and his team are located in Naperville Dr Scherer practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implants to wisdom teeth removal Wheaton Oral Surgery Implant Center 2323 Naperville Rd Suite 160 Naperville www wheatonoralsurgery com 630 364 2888 Help For Alopecia TUBELLA HAIR STUDIO Alpoecia is a misunderstood autoimmune condition that includes Alopecia Areata Alpoecia Totalis or Alopecia Universalis Nearly 5 million Americans 2 of the population are affected The cause is unknown and there is no cure Alopecia is highly unpredictable as hair loss and regrowth can occur at any time The only positive is that there is new technology to recreate someones natural hair and scalp and it s available at TuBella Hair Studio in Lisle through their new partner company Cesare Ragazzi They have developed a 3D printed hair prosthetic Visit online today for more details www tubellhairstudios com contouring just to name a few Their highly trained staff is specialized in the latest aesthetic medical treatments and is ready to help patients achieve their goals They customize each treatment specifically for you this personalized service begins with a complimentary consultation They know their clients have many choices for their Aesthetic Services which is why we Concierge Medical Spa strives to provide you with the best results coupled with great customer service No matter what your concerns are their experienced team looks forward to helping you look and feel your best Book your consult today see ad on inside back cover www conciergemedspa com glancer Exceeding the Trust Respect of Patients WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Since it s opening in 1999 Valley View Dental in Romeoville IL has grown by leaps and bounds Valley View Dental offers a full array of general dentistry services cosmetic dentistry periodontal dental implants orthodontics procedures and oral surgery We can offer our patients services like Invisalign BOOST Teeth Whitening CEREC one day crowns and even same day emergency visits Dr Khuranamanaging partner With a large staff of doctors and its largest on site lab and extended business hours Valley View Dental has the ability to treat patients according to their own schedules and convenience Stop by and see why others in the community have trusted Valley View Dental for almost 20 years Valley View Dental www vvdental com Located In Naperville Montgomery Romeoville Say Goodbye to Painful Varicose Veins GILVYDIS VEIN CLINIC Your legs take you where you need to go in life Don t let painful varicose veins stop you The experts at Gilvydis Vein Clinic offer innovative treatment options with little to no downtime With more than 20 000 successful procedures to his credit Rimas Gilvydis M D specializes in treating vein disease from inside the vein Feel confident and pain free this summer Schedule your free screening at Gilvydis Vein Clinic in Geneva at 815 981 4742 or visit online at www GilvydisVein com Personal Training Q What is the best plan to get into shape for summer First start a program early before its too late This means right now Most programs you need about three months to see results and you don t want to do some unhealthy fad diet that takes a week Second make metabolic strength training your priority in the gym These means circuit based strength workouts with minimal rest Finally lock in your nutrition by keeping sugars and alcohol slim to none The key is to start early and do a quality program that will give you real results and not just a quick fix ABOUT THE WRITER Hank Ebeling is the Owner and Lead Coach at H4 Training His training systems have helped countless clients achieve their goals and get into the best shape of their lives Hank has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Nevada Las Vegas and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine Hank has been in the training industry for 8 years working on his craft at numerous health clubs and private training studio With a passion for fitness he strives to empower his athletes and clients with knowledge so that they may continue to improve throughout 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ARTFUL INSPIRED MUST VISIT PLACES Thomas Merton a successful writer theologian mystic poet social activist and student of comparative religion once said Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time Kane County is filled with many unique and inviting artsy places This month s 7 Spectacular list inspires you to check out these Must Visit Artsy Places and experience his words for yourself 1 2 Sculpture in the Park St Charles St Charles presents a striking and engaging sculpture exhibition against the backdrop of Mt St Mary Park People of all ages are welcome to enjoy this magnificent free exhibit of original and unique sculptures presented by the St Charles Park Foundation and the St Charles Park District through September 3 2 3 Gallery 28 Fine and Functional Art Geneva Look for the grand re opening of Gallery 28 in mid August Featuring a fresh mix of breath taking paintings exquisite jewelry sculpture photography pottery and unique works in wood and metal along with music by premier musicians the variety of art will interest serious fine art collectors as well as fine craft enthusiasts 1 Paramount Theatre Aurora August 17th From their critically acclaimed Broadway Series to talented music and comedy acts to classic movies on Mondays something exciting is happening at the Paramount every week Join the 2018 19 season kick off with food drinks auctions and fun Money raised will help benefit children and families through their Dreams Do Come True program www paramountaurora com 4 4 Color My World Sugar Grove Introduce art to your kids Small size art classes for children ages 5 and up help develop confidence along with lifetime skills through the exploration of various mixed media Projects include acrylic on canvas tie dye watercolor stone art 3D art food art and much more Enroll today www facebook com JanetMatthewsWallace 5 6 6 Comedy Shrine Aurora Chicagoland s Premier Improv Stand up Comedy Theater that brings some of the top comedic performers from around the country right to the suburbs of Chicago The Comedy Shrine boasts two theaters to showcase both Improv and Standup Comedy every Friday and Saturday and offers a lounge area and fullystocked bar serving beer wine liquor soft drinks snacks www dupageartleague org 5 Batavia Public Library Batavia Did you know that the Batavia Public Library has a permanent collection of amazing art to provide a more culturally diverse place to gather Checkout Chapter One the Pediment Murals Sarah Gammon Portrait Abraham Lincoln Portrait Watercolors Fox River Ice Skating Wildly Happy Reading Together Egghead Mark Twain Bench Wall Mirror Hall Tree Reading Garden Book Bench and Stained Glass www bataviapubliclibrary org 34 Glancer Magazine AUGUST 2018 DUPAGE COUNTY 7 Stageworks Geneva Stageworks mission is to provide professional quality educational programs and performance opportunities in the theatre arts for learners of all ages children through adult Everyone is invited to participate it s all about the process Performance and technical theatre training beginning as young as preschool www stageworkstheatrearts com 7
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