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LEISURE AND RECREATION8 ROCKING THE CLIMB Jourdan Przylba get upwardly mobile at Vertical Endeavors

10 PLAYING THROUGH Emily Burns strolls the fairways at Catigny Golf

12 BEST FESTS Summer abounds with neighborhood celebrations

14 GET AWAY right in your own backyard

HEALTH AND WELLNESS16 IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A SAFE TAN? Dermatologists offer their perspective on the summer “glow.”

18 PEEPER PROTECTION Local man design sunglasses for the tiniest of eyes.

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29 SUMMER WINES Find the perfect bottle for the season, with help from Visal Kheam of Flight 112.

BUSINESS AND CIVIC33 GRACE AND COMMITMENT Woman of Distinction Nancy Bocek steps up for kids and community

OUT AND ABOUT34 ARTIST SHOWCASE Bill Hochmuth shares his artful sculptures.

36 CANTIGNY NIGHTS Celebrate the anniversary season of this local treasure with music and entertainment galore!

37 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Check out a variety of local events, courtesy of our own Planit Life website!

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Summer is in full swing in the western suburbs and there’s no better time to take in all the great recreational opportunities that abound across the area.

From natural beauty of the picturesque DuPage County Forest preserves to the array of music food and fun across our communities, there’s plenty to pique your summer’s interest.

The beauty of the summer is alive and we’ve got great ways to enjoy it, from bird watching and horseback riding, to picnics, cycling and kayaking.

We chat with rock climber Jourdon Pryzylba at Vertical Endeavors in Glendale Heights about how a childhood pastime, discovered by happenstance, has kept her engaged for decades. She’ll share her experiences and get you ready for the climb, indoors or out!

We take a good walk with Emily Burns, a golf pro at the Cantigny, about how she came to love the sport, her inspirations, and what it’s like getting young players enthused about golf.

Summer is festival season, and the choices abound for events in the ‘burbs. From community celebrations to summer concerts, and the annual DuPage County Fair, you can’t go wrong spending some time in the summer sun with food, fun and friends.

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Gear up, get out there and enjoy the season, right here in the suburbs.

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Jourdan Przybyla was a busy kid. Most of her weekends were spent with her dad, out and about in the Chicago area, checking out local places and trying new activities. One Saturday, he took her indoor climbing, and her life changed forever.

“I was around 10 years old and he decided to have me try climbing at a gym,” she says. “It was just something different to try on the weekend, and we were always looking for things to do. I just found it totally random

and fell in love with it.”

She devoted a great deal of her remaining childhood years to climbing competitively.

“After trying it that first time I was pretty much going every other weekend, because I liked to so much,” she says. “I joined a climbing team and began competing all around the Midwest. I loved it. It was just my thing.”

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“It’s like meditation when you’re on the wall. It’s just

you, figuring out how to get your way to the top.”

Naperville, she started working for Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville, and has spent the past year-and-a-half as the group sales and program coordinator at Vertical Endeavors climbing facility in Glendale Heights. Vertical Endeavors is the largest climbing facility in the United States with more than 45,000 feet of climbing walls and routes that rise up to 30 feet.

“I try to climb about once a week now,” she says. “My schedule is pretty on and off. I may climb one day for two hours or it might be four. It’s a great thing for your body, a great workout and I love the community.”

The sport demands problem solving and it’s not surprising that you receive benefits from both endurance and strength training. What might be startling is that it can be calming, which is another reason why Przybyla continues to climb.

“It’s a huge stress reliever and it’s always a great feeling when you’re done,” she says. “You might be sore, but it’s a good feeling. It’s like meditation when you’re on the wall. It’s just you, figuring out how to get your way to the top.”

You can give climbing a shot in much the same way Przybyla did. All you need to do is show up at Vertical Endeavors. All ages can climb in its climate-controlled environment. Vertical Endeavors offers a variety of programs for all skill levels so it doesn’t matter if it’s your first time or if you’re more advanced.

Some newcomers suffer from a fear of heights, known as acrophobia. And while you might think someone with such fears would avoid climbing, many fight their phobia on the wall, in a fairly controlled environment.

“Climbing is a dangerous sport, but it’s just like any other sport that you can get hurt in,” Przybyla says. “When something like climbing can help you overcome one of your fears, that’s pretty cool to see.”

In addition to the open climbing hours in the gym, there are regularly scheduled lessons and birthday parties, field trips and group events. Vertical Endeavors also has climbing camps as well as an adult climb league, , and an onsite pro shop with a variety of climbing gear for sale.

Outdoor lessons are offered at Devil’s Lake in Baraboo, Wisconsin, twice a month through September. The company also offers excursions and group experiences in rock and ice climbing.

“I see people of all ages coming in here,” Przybyla says. “I’ve seen kids as young as four do it with no fears and we’ve also got members who are in their 70s and still doing it. What’s cool about climbing is that it can be a lifelong sport.”

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Someone once said if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. But turning a beloved hobby

into a viable career can be a challenge. For

Cantigny golf professional Emily Burns, it was a perfect match.

Burns got her start in golf while she was teaching scuba at Club Med in Florida. When one of the club’s golf instructors was injured during a lesson, Burns was asked temporarily supervise a young golfer while the instructor received medical attention.

“I didn’t even know what end of the club to hold,” Burns says. “I didn’t even know what a handicap was.”

But Burns was intrigued, and when she returned home to the suburbs of Chicago she began taking lessons, and landed a gig as a golf merchandiser at the Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles. After her first two weeks there, a golf assistant left, and she was bumped into circulation.

Burns jumped around different country clubs for 12 years, learning all of the different facets of the Midwest golf industry, including junior leagues, ladies leagues and how to be a buyer.

It didn’t take long for Burns to find her niche: junior activities.

While she didn’t stumble into golf until adulthood, Burns’ life is now engulfed in the sport. She’s a golf professional at the Cantigny Youth Links, she’s married to Dave Burns, head golf professional at the Geneva Golf Club, and her three children each have their own set of clubs.

At the Cantigny Youth Links, she oversees all of the youth activities and also is responsible for all of the purchasing for the shop.

“I think this is just a really good fit for me,” Burns says. “I’ve had exposure to all aspects of the golf game, and now I get to do everything I was trained to do.”

One of the unique aspects of Burns’ job is that Cantigny has a nine-hole course designed specifically for players ages 8-15. At the course, junior golfers have their own clubhouse, snack bar, shop and much more.

“The course helps kids get ready for high school golf,” Burns says. “It’s just a cool thing to be able to have that chance and give those kids memories like that.

“The course is not something that you’ll find anywhere.”

To be able to play on the youth links, all kids must participate in the Level 1 Certification class, which teaches them the basics of the golf course, as well as etiquette and how to be safe while golfing.

“I think I like teaching kids,” Burns says, “because they have the desire to be there. They want to learn and they get to play nine holes. You also get immediate feedback from them, because they don’t have filters,”

Burns may not by playing professionally, but she’s still getting plenty of satisfaction out of her job on a daily basis.

“I’ve been [at Cantigny] for so long that they start at age five, and I see them graduate through all levels of the program,” Burns says. “I get to watch them grow, learn, and struggle while learning life skills towards school and relationships. It’s about more than golf. It’s about everything in your life.

“To me, that’s just truly something I can enjoy. It makes me feel good every day.”

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Glendale Heights FestJULY 8-12 CAMERA PARK GLENDALE HEIGHTS

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Kids’ Fun DayJULY 9 HERITAGE PARK OAK BROOK TERRACE Free admission. Fees for some activities.

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Naperville Woman’s Club 56th Juried Art FairJULY 11-12 NAPER SETTLEMENT Free admission and parking.

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Taste of BolingbrookJULY 18 THE PROMENADE BOLINGBROOK Admission is free.

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DuPage County FairJULY 22-26 DUPAGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WHEATON Admission is $10/adult, $4/child ages 3-12, children under 3 free. Season pass for all five days available for $30. Other special pricing available.

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38th Annual Summer DazeAUGUST 7-8 BUTTERFIELD AND BATAVIA ROADS WARRENVILLE Admission is free.

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French Connection DayAUGUST 9 CANTIGNY PARK WHEATON Admission free. $5 parking.

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U ntil the 20th Century, having a tan held a negative connotation; it meant that you were a poor laborer forced to outdoors in the summer heat. Pale skin, by comparison, became

a status symbol. But times have changed and now, and a so-called “healthy glow” has grown into a common goal, despite the overwhelming research that shows too much sun can cause premature aging, sunburn and worst of all, skin cancer.

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BEYOND SUNSCREENAccording to Dr. Reddy, sunscreens are not 100 percenteffective at blocking the skin-damaging UVA and UVB radiation. “So even though they may protect you from a sunburn, they still may not protect you from damaging the skin’s DNA or proteins which can lead to skin cancers and premature aging. The Mayo Clinic, the first and largest integrated nonprofit medical group practice in the world and located in Rochester, Minnesota, recommends:

• Wearing protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, pants and a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

• Staying out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is brightest.

• Using extra caution near water, snow and sand since they reflect the damaging rays of the sun.

When you overdo it in the sun

According to Dr. Reddy, the best way to ease the pain of a sunburn is to:

• Take a cool bath or shower and apply cool compresses to the affected areas.

• Apply moisturizers with aloe vera or soy to help ease the discomfort caused by dryness.

• Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration.

• Use over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help ease discomfort.

• Take aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce swelling, redness and pain.

• Do not pop blisters. “They act as a natural bandage,” said Dr. Reddy.

• Make sure to completely cover the sunburned areas if you go back into the sun.

• Go to the doctor if you have blisters that cover a large area of skin or are very painful,” said Dr. Reddy. Also go to the doctor if you develop fever or chills, severe nausea/vomiting, swelling of the skin or signs of dehydration, such as decreased urine output, headaches, dry mouth or feeling tired or lethargic. These are signs of sun poisoning.

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A trip to visit his first grandchild turned into a much larger and

unexpected business adventure for Downers Grove resident Lawrence Majewski, inventor of Sunzeez infant sunglasses.

During a walk while visiting in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, Majewski noticed that while his infant granddaughter was protected from the harsh glare of the sun with a traditional wide-brimmed hat and stroller canopy, it wasn’t enough to keep the sun from finding its way into her eyes and making her squint.

“I went online to find something for my granddaughter but there was nothing suitable for newborns to protect their eyes,” Majewski says.

Majewski researched the topic further and discovered disconcerting news. Newborn’s eyes are susceptible to eye damage from the sun.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics website, children younger than age 10 may be at increased risk for retinal injury because the transmissibility of the lens to damaging visible blue and UV light is greatest during this period.

“I wanted to follow up on it,” he says.

What started as a curiousity for Majewski some four years ago ended with a “Eureka!” moment when he one day came across a roll of film wound up and situated inside a film canister.

The seed was planted and quickly began growing, he says.

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Still thinking about the photography film, he went to the eye doctor who dilated his eyes and brought out oversized sunglasses for him to wear home. It was all the trigger he needed to develop the inaugural pair of Sunzeez.

The lenses are made from polyester that offers 100 percent UVA/UVB protection, he says. There are no ear hooks or pressure bands to keep the lenses in place.

“I come from a large family, so the Sunzeez were being tried out on all my family members,” he says. Feedback was positive, but explained that his test subjects’ input helped him size the sunglasses correctly, he added.

“So we shrunk them down and put this banding on the glasses so there are no hard edges at all,” he says, adding that the lenses roll up just like photography film and have a similar consistency.

“They unfurl over the temples and roll back up when not in use,” Majewski says.

For Majewski, the invention of Sunzeez was born from love, but the business growth has been much more calculated.

“We went online with the website just the last year or so and have sold the product all over the world,” he says. Sunzeez will be introducing with UVA/UVB sun-proof baby wear to the product line next spring, he added

“So we are picking up momentum, but we are also moving deliberately because I don’t want to be overwhelmed,” he says. “We get a lot of positive feedback.”

Sold in sets of three with a canister to store them when not in use, Sunzeez retail for $24.95 and come in a variety of colors. For more information about Sunzeez, go to www.sunzeez.com.

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Summer rays can either illuminate flawless skin or damage it and smear makeup. Denise Cockrell, manager of Bluemercury in Hinsdale, has specific recommendations for summer skincare.

“We have two important tips for keep skin healthy in the summer – exfoliation and protection. Exfoliation removes dead, dulling skin debris to prevent congestion and improve hydration for toners and moisturizers.” Denise explains, “A one-minute, one-step facial peel that provides deep exfoliation, resurfaces, clarifies, and helps firm skin.”

It’s important to drink lots of water to keep hydrated and to use an anti-oxidant to protect, she says.

“In our 13 years of doing spa treatments at Bluemercury, we’ve seen Vitamin C as one of the best catalysts for creating glowing complexions. Vitamin C has been proven to stimulate collagen synthesis and alleviate inflammation.

“Also, cosmetic companies have become really innovative by combining anti-aging serums with SPF.

A fresh faced “I woke up like this” glow is popular right now. Cockrell says to that look, keep it simple. “Tinted moisturizer with SPF. Use khaki as shadow and liner, clear brow gel, and lots of mascara.”

Contouring is also all the rage. “Contouring brings out features: cheek bones more prominent, noses slimmer, jawline more chiseled.”

It is very subtle makeup because viewers shouldn’t be able to tell that you’ve done it – kind of like wearing foundation or blush, she explained. “The best way to achieve this look is by using a highlighting color a few shades lighter than skin, and a contouring color a few shades darker. You want to brush the darker contouring color below cheekbone, and lighter color above cheekbone.”

Nothing ruins a fresh face like smudged or runny makeup, but summer’s temps make it hard to avoid.

“To keep your make up from running in the heat, it’s important to start with your base. We always recommend starting with a primer…it prepares your skin for your favorite tinted moisturizer or foundation, giving it something to hold onto so it lasts throughout the day.” Options are available in oil-free, mattifying, hydrating, redness reducing, and pore-refining.

There are so many facial care products that people incorporate in their morning routines that it can be confusing to determine the correct order for optimal effectiveness.

“We recommend serum, moisturizer, and then makeup application,” Cockrell says. “After cleansing, you will want to apply your antioxidant serum help prevent environmental skin damage. Hydrate last to lock in moisture. We recommend choosing a moisturizer with added SPF, as this allows you to skip a step. If your moisturizer doesn’t have an SPF, we recommend to either use a Primer with SPF or make sure your tinted moisturizer/foundation has SPF.”

FACE SUMMER with expert skincare tipsBy YVONNE BENSON

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HOT OFF THE GRILL

By SHONDA DUDLICEK

It’s that age-old grilling question for which there is really no definite answer: Gas or charcoal?

But it’s not whether one is superior over the other. It’s what is best for you and your grilling needs.

“Both gas and charcoal give the ability for indirect heat and both cook very evenly,” says Dan Gilbert, owner of the Downers Grove Sears Appliance and Hardware, locally owned by Gilbert Brothers.

Gas is great for steak, dogs, and burgers and heats up fast, Gilbert says. “You still get that barbecue flavor.”

Gilbert says gas grills are the more popular choice among his customers. “When you’re looking at a grill, think about value. Higher-end gas grills have features you can’t get in charcoal, like an infrared feature. It has to be very hot to sear a steak,” he says.

But, he adds, turkey on a charcoal grill is “incredibly good.” For an 18-pound turkey put 15 to 20 minutes on each side and add briquettes each hour to control the temperature evenly.

Some questions to consider, according to Gilbert:

What is the right fit for your needs?

Who is using the grill? Does he or she want to mess with charcoal?

Do you have a home association that forbids charcoal grills?

Are you an aficionado, or an occasional griller?

Are you slow-cooking meats, or grilling up hot dogs and burgers?

How many are you feeding? (“I have six kids and when the boys were teenagers

and playing football, we’d have 20 pork chops for dinner,” Gilbert says.)

Once you decide what kind of grill you are using, its time to plan the meal. And little goes better with a hot grilled piece of meat than a summer salad, and olive oils and balsamic vinegars are a tasty way to add flavor to lettuce says Mario Olivi, owner of The Olive Tap, Downers Grove.

For a basic lettuce salad, Olivi suggests lime olive oil and lemon balsamic vinegar. “It’s refreshing and summery. Oil, vinegar, non-fat yogurt, salt, pepper, lettuce. You can be real versatile.”

He says try opposite flavors for contrast: “Lime with peach, lemon with peach, lime with pear, lemon with pear. Seasonal fruits with balsamic vinegar. Tomatoes and peach balsamic vinegar. It all comes down to outdoor eating.”

The added flavors of oils and sauces can dress up the meat itself, as well, Olivi suggests. Try a chocolate steak sauce. “It’s a port wine reduction. Chocolate balsamic sells like crazy. You can drizzle it on the steak by itself,” Olivi says. “It tastes not like chocolate, but like cocoa, bitter, like dark chocolate. More like a mole sauce.”

Marinades are popular for meat and fish. “We’re seeing a lot of straight balsamic and extra virgin olive oil year round,” Olivi says. “You can’t pin this on summertime.”

Vinegar in foods other than salad acts like a meat tenderizer. “You want the contrasting flavors like lemon and lime, so you don’t want lemon oil and lemon balsamic because they’re the same. It’s just more lemon,” he says.

The contrast results in a more interesting vinaigrette. “Use this on chicken, fish and salad,” Olivi says. “Salmon is a rich, fatty fish and you can use a nice dry rub. Next time you can use white vinegar, and it’s different but it still tastes great.”

The Olive Tap offers recipe boxes next to each flavor of oil it sells. People grab recipes and try to figure out what they want to make and come back and buy the ingredients. Olivi says backyard cooks should not be afraid to try new things.

“If it doesn’t work, just don’t tell anybody! Don’t be afraid to buy. That’s how you learn. Who knew chocolate on steak would taste so good?” Olivi says.

Summer reading can also include reading recipes and reading grill manuals. “You’d be surprised by what you’d learn. Grab a cup of coffee or a beer and read it,” Gilbert says.

Other accessories include a cover to help keep tree sap and branches off the grill. Gilbert says he always recommends covering the grill the next morning, waiting until the grill completely cools.

“You don’t want the cover to start a fire. For charcoal, dispose of it in the garbage the next day. Coals can stay hot for a long time. People place the grill too close to bushes, too close to the house. Move it away and move it back the next day,” says Gilbert, a retired firefighter in Downers Grove for 32 years.

“Never grill in the garage. There are lots of fires from barbecues,” he says. “It’s not the grill that causes fires, it’s the people.”

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Shrimp and watermelon saladThis salad is refreshing and perfect for summer. It is inspired by the classic Greek pairing of feta cheese and watermelon. The saltiness of the feta cheese balances the sweetness of the watermelon very nicely plus the acid from the vinaigrette really adds good depth to the salad. This salad requires very little preparation, so it makes a great healthy quick salad for a weeknight meal. You could also substitute vinaigrette you have in your fridge to speed up the prep time. Grilling the shrimp in the shell would keep them juicy and moist. Just clean them after they cool a little.

DISHING AND DININGwith CHEF JOE PASCOLLA

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Visal Kheam is the owner of Flight 112 in Elmhurst. He has more than 13 years experience in the wine industry operating several stores in addition to his Elmhurst wine bar and restaurant.

¢ ROSÉ WINES You can’t start the conversation about summer wines without first mentioning Rosés. No, White Zinfandel doesn’t count. (Well, sort of…we’ll get back to this in a moment.) Rosé wines are made from red grapes that have limited exposure to the skin resulting in a pinkish hue. The best rosés are dry, and of course, come from France in the Tavel and Bandol regions. Tavel is a very small appellation in the Rhône region and Bandol is even further south, just east of Marseille. Tavel rosés are fuller in body with structure and can be cellared. Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre and Syrah are the main grapes.

Bandol rosés are the quintessential rosés that you’ll see in every French café movie scenes. Like its bigger Tavel brother, Bandol rosés are made from Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre and Syrah; however, Mourvedre comprises more than 50 percent of the blend. Bandol rosés are, of course, dry and have

a higher acidity, which leads to a zesty finish. In a coastal region like Provence, Bandol rosés are found all over its southern French towns.

As for the aforementioned White Zinfandel, (the adult American soda) the French will no doubt snicker at the notion that these varieties also are rosés… but technically, they are. They are made in the same way as all other rosés; they are made from the Zinfandel grapes, but are much sweeter.

¢ SAUVIGNON BLANCS Sauvignon Blancs make great summer wines because they are fairly light in body and have a great crispiness. Americans love them because these wines scream “grapefruit” – on the nose and on the palate – especially those from the Marlborough region of New Zealand.

If “in-your-face” grapefruit flavor doesn’t do anything for you, you can stick with Sauvignon Blancs

from the Sancerre (sahn sair) region of France. Because Sancerres do not see any oak, they also are light in body and are bone dry, highly aromatic with flavors of peaches upfront and a mineral note at the finish.

¢ RIESLINGS Another great summer sipper is Riesling. And while Riesling wines in the United States have a bad reputation among wine drinkers as overly sugary and syrupy, well-made Rieslings can be considered some of the best white wines in the world. They are versatile, with a range of acidity that is perfect as a porch sipper or highly structured so that they can be aged for decades.

The best American Rieslings reside in Washington and Oregon. Look for wines from Columbia Valley, Washington and Willamette Valley, Oregon. Washington Rieslings have green pear flavors mixed with juicy citrus notes. Willamette Valley Rieslings are more rounded, with riper fruit flavors and are generally a

little sweeter than Columbia Valley Rieslings.

Australian Rieslings from the Eden Valley and Clare Valley are quickly garnering world class awards. While American Rieslings are fruit-forward, Australian Rieslings are steely dry, because the “must” (unfermented juice) is put into full fermentation to burn off residual sugar. The subtle floral note and bone-dry flavors are a perfect complement to the Chicago humidity.

¢ RED SUMMER WINES? Unfortunately, red wines are not conducive to the summer heat. Red wines are heavy and strong in tannins – not a good combination for the summer heat. The heftiness will drag your down and the tannins (especially if chilled) will leave you with cotton mouth. If you must have a red wine, a slightly chilled Pinot Noir might be your best bet otherwise, a Bandol Rosé is a nice compromise for its red wine-like characteristics.

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Have no fear, Chicago’s summer dog days will be coming. This year’s unusual June rain and flooding days will be numbered and we’ll be wallowing in the muggy humidity soon enough. Sure, you might pop open suds to fight off the unpleasant heat, but I say wine is for all seasons!


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Before the lights brighten the stage, before the band strikes the first chords and before the students cross the stage to take their positions there is Nancy Bocek.

For the last 30 years the Villa Park resident has been teaching students the steps, moves and motions for their musicals and show choir productions. She has provided instruction to more than 100 musical productions helping students, from middle through high school, long before the curtains rise on their shows.

“She is outstanding,” says John Neubauer, choral director at Mundelein High School.

Neubauer remembers the first time he saw Bocek. He was a high school student in a choral group competing against Bocek’s students. Ten years later when he became a teacher and choral director he invited Bocek to work with him and his students.

It’s been more than 20 years and he’s changed schools, but he continues to make a point of booking time with Bocek to have her work with his young performers. Neubauer’s showchoirs are among the top performing show choirs in the state.

“She knows how to come in and teach a step,” Neubauer says. “She knows how to break it down—and that is not the norm.”

Neubauer says to work with Bocek you need to plan ahead and book time with her in advance. She keeps a tight schedule; after all her choreography work is in addition to her full-time work with Mesirow Financial in its Chicago offices and her family, which includes her husband and two sons.

While others may use their morning commute to read or play on their phones, Bocek admits she often uses her time aboard the train to flush out dance steps and says she is both creative and able to work fast.

“I can see it in my mind,” she says.

In her day job, Bocek keeps order and organization. This transfers over to her dance instruction, for as creative as she is designing and teaching steps she also keeps detailed notes on her assignments, her productions and her schedule which can have her hopping from schools, nearby and out of town, to judge contests and teaching classes through summer camps too.

As a child, Bocek loved to dance and took lessons through most of her youth. After graduating she wanted to keep working with dance, but she knew opportunities would be limited. She decided to pursue business and make time to teach choreography on the side.

“I had music and choreography and I was so lucky getting into show choirs at a time when many directors didn’t have the experience they do today,” Bocek says. “I was at the right place and the right time to do what I love to do.”

Through the years she has helped gangling pre-teen boys learn to move gracefully across the stage and help young women master dazzling steps.

“I always knew I wanted to teach,” Bocek says. “I love to teach.”

She met her husband, William Buhr, through choreography. She was watching her students perform and saw him, the piano accompanist for a competing school. She remembers her mother, sitting next to her in the audience, nudging her that the great piano player would make a good match for her. It would be a few more years until their first date, but Bocek says her mom was right.

Today she’s grateful his support for her work and passion and she relishes the occasional opportunity to work with him on a production.

“My show is always better when he’s accompanying me,” Bocek says. “He’s tremendously supportive.”

Buhr called Bocek a “master teacher.”

“Not only are the students made aware of stylistically appropriate movement as viewed through historical social and musical contexts, they are also encouraged to develop skills which will serve them well throughout the rest of their lives,” he wrote as he nominated Bocek for the Women of Distinction award.

This summer Bocek will be teaching at student workshops along with her longtime summer work with the Naperville-based Showchoir Camps of America and the Wheaton-based Rising Stars summer showchoir camp.

She loves to see her students find success and has been fortunate to see some of them perform as professionals while others have gone on to teach their own school show choirs and they call on Bocek to come in and teach the next generation.

“My heart is full,” Bocek says. “I want them to be so successful and I love that part.”

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It began small, with a deadly combination of bead making and martinis. You see, I had learned to make sterling silver picks for olive and onion martini condiments and wanted to make whimsical beads to put on the ends. I’ve since done stained glass, lamp-working and then, oh my, discovered fusing. Now I had total freedom with design and color, and I could do it in my home workshop. I find it consonant and complimentary to my woodturning: glass bowls, vessels, platters, dishes and even three dimensional pieces.

Oh yeah, recently, with not enough to occupy my inquisitive mind (still that crazy kid at heart), I’ve embarked on metal-smithing and jewelry -- and now need to squeeze in some time for silver jewelry, earrings, broaches and glass enameling/cloisonné, some pieces with wonderful colors. Right now I figure I need to live to 153 just to finish the things I have ideas for!

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Other great Cantigny evening eventsMOVIES IN THE PARK: PARADE FIELD, 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate summer with a family movie night under the stars! Seating is on the grass by the red bandshell. Blankets, chairs and snacks welcome. Free with parking ($2).

FRIDAY, JULY 10 “The Muppet Movie”

FRIDAY, JULY 24 “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”

FRIDAY, JULY 31 “Sixteen Candles”

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”

WEST SUBURBAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m.

Tickets: $12 advance or $18 day of show ($10/$15 for Cantigny members). Kids under 8 are free. Parking complimentary. Performed under the oaks outside the First Division Museum. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Picnics are welcome.

CONCERT: ROCKIN’ FOR THE TROOPSSaturday, July 18Parade Field, noon to 11 p.m.

Operation Support Our Troops America presents this 10th annual music fest for a great cause. Best of all, Cantigny favorite Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band is back! Maggie Speaks, The Voices and Chicago Blues All-Stars also will perform. Tickets are $25 and limited on-site parking is $10. Off-site parking with shuttle service is free. Visit osotamerica.org for details.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: “TWELFTH NIGHT”Sunday, July 19Cantigny Gardens, 6 p.m.

The Midsummer Theater Company presents an outdoor Shakespearean play surrounded by the beautiful Cantigny gardens. Tickets are $10; parking free. Visit Cantigny.org or call 630.260.8162. The rain date for this event is July 26.

SPECIAL CONCERT: AND BEYONDSaturday, July 25First Division Museum, 7 p.m.

Cantigny will rock! And Beyond specializes in classic rock favorites and more, played with passion and style. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of show. Purchase at Cantigny.org or call 630-260-8162. Tickets also available in the Cantigny Shop and at the parking booth. Lawn seating; chairs and blankets suggested. Parking is free for ticketholders.

Celebrate Cantigny Park's

60th Anniversary

Thursday, July 30Parkwide, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

A full day of family fun is planned as the park celebrates a milestone anniversary on McCormick Day, the birthday of Cantigny benefactor Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955).

Kids will enjoy vintage games and crafts plus a concert by Miss Jamie & The Farmhands at 2 pm. The thrilling Barefoot Hawaiian performs at 5:30 p.m. All events and concerts are complimentary—Cantigny’s “thank you” to the community for 60 beautiful years. Parking also is free.

The special day will be capped by a Ravinia-like concert by Chicago Sinfonietta at 7:30 p.m. — under the oaks outside the First Division Museum. Chicago Sinfonietta Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Picnics are welcome.

No tickets are needed and parking also is complimentary. Additional details are posted online at Cantigny.org.

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JULY EVENTSIn The Suburbs

JULY 7 2015 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: HULA O PUANANI AND HOAPILI (Hawaiian Entertainment)

Tuesday, 7 p.m. Grove Street west of Main St., Downers Grove

Free entertainment with food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. Free. Food, beer and wine available for sale. View the full line up at dgparks.org.

JULY 8-12 GLENDALE HEIGHTS FEST

Wednesday, 3 p.m., Glendale Heights

Known to many as one of the Western Suburbs’ premier events, Glendale Heights Fest will be held again at Camera Park. Enjoy the carnival and rides, along with exciting entertainment and fantastic food booths. Enjoy a breathtaking display of fireworks at dusk on Wednesday, July 8 and again on Sunday, July 12.

JULY 15 LEMONT LEGENDS CRUISE NIGHTS

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Village of Lemont, 418 Main St., Lemont

The Lemont Legends Cruise Nights is recognized as one of the largest and best car shows in the area.

JULY 16 COSLEY ZOO UNCORKED

Thursday, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton

Enjoy a distinctive wine tasting experience, complete with the animals and atmosphere of Cosley Zoo. Join us for wine sampling, hors d oeuvres, raffle, giveaways, and more! Attendees must be 21 years or older. For tickets, call 630-510-4989 or go to www.wheatonparkdistrict.com.

JULY 17 AMERICAN ENGLISH

Friday, 7:30 p.m. Lakeside Pavillion, Glen Ellyn

Winner of the Illinois Entertainer of the Year, American English will take you on a journey through the history of the Beatles.

JULY 17 WHEN ART AND NATURE MEET Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook

Come take a walk and experience the Mayslake Forest Preserve in a whole new way! When Art and Nature Meet is a four month-long art installation exhibit taking place throughout the preserve. Professional artists and community groups will create works of art inspired by nature. For more information, go to www.mayslakepeabody.com

JULY 18 ME, US AND THEM! Saturday, 5 p.m., McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd.,. Glen Ellyn

Directed by Amelia Barrett Triplets knock heads discovering how to stand up, stay together and stick out in a crowd. An original script for the entire family, actors encourage everyone to participate resulting in a lively no-shushing’ experience. For more information, go to www.arthemac.org

JULY 24 SUPERIOR AMBULANCE ELMHURST CYCLING CLASSIC

Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect, Elmhurst

A full day of professional and amateur bike racing near Wilder Park and around Elmhurst College. Twilight criterium racing brings a new level

of thrill to this free spectator event. Register for the Family Fun Ride and ride a couple laps on the same course as the pros! Enjoy family fun, food and entertainment in Wilder Park. Price: Free. Visit www.elmhurstcyclingclassic.com for a guide to the day.

JULY 31 SUMMER NIGHTS CAR SHOW

Friday, 6 p.m. Downtown Downers Grove, 933A Curtiss St., Downers Grove

Featured vehicle: Pontiac “GTO” Featured performer: The Generation Gap (Classic Rock 60s to 80s). More at www.downtowndg.org.

CANTIGNY PARK CONCERTSEnjoy an afternoon concert on the lawn at Cantigny Park, the 500-acre estate of Robert r. McCormick, and home to the McCormick Museum and First Division Museum. All concerts are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concerts begin at 3 p.m. At the band shell or in front of the First Diviion Mueum, as noted. Concerts are free with regular admission parking fee. For more information, go to www.cantigny.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Chicago Tribute Anthology

SUNDAY, JULY 19 Morry Sochat & The Special 20s, blues and rock

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Denny Diamond, a Neal Diamond tribute artist

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Logical Fleadh, Celtic rock

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 The Special Consensus, bluegrass

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 R Gang, R&B music

MORTON ARBORETUM EVENTSThe Morton Arboretum is 1,700 acres of gardens, trails, tram tours and offers special events and activities throughout the year. Here is a sampling of summer events, but for more information, go to www.mortonarb.org.

WEDNESDAYS, WOODS & WINE Through Aug. 26 , 5:30 – 8 p.m.in Arbor Court

Wednesdays, Woods & Wine will feature delicious new options on its small plates menu, including include ricotta and honeycomb, a watermelon and feta salad, shrip and grits and sweets like lemon bliss cake and strawberry shortcake served in a mason jar. Tickets sales open at approximately 5 p.m. at the Visitor Center breezeway. $10 members, $15 for non-members.

DESTINATION ASIA CULTURAL FESTIVAL Aug. 1 - 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Arbor Court and Meadow Lake Areas near the Visitor Center

Experience authentic Asian music, dance, cuisine, tree collections, and more in one weekend at the second annual Destination Asia Cultural Festival. Free with regular admission.

FARM TO TABLE DINNERAug. 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., White Pine Pavilion on the Concert Lawn near the Visitor Center. Enjoy a night of delicious, farm-fresh food and live music on an enchanted summer evening. In addition, the menu items will also feature honey from the Arboretum grounds. Tickets on sale in early July.

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Youth Triathlon

Great way to stay active and have fun… kid-friendly, kid distances & kids only!

Perfect for beginner and experienced competitors.

Saturday • July 25 James O. Breen Community Park

Thousands of kids around the world participate in triathlons each year. Youth participation represents one the fastest growing areas of the sport today.

SWIM the Crayfish Canal at Otter Cove. RUN the trails/grass and BIKE a closed parking lot course in the park. Race distances vary per age group.

Starts will be staggered to provide the best conditions possible for participants and spectators. The first set of events starts promptly at 8:30am.

This is a Chronomix timed event. Awards presented to the top athletes. Goody bag includes race t-shirt and much more.

Ages 8-10

Code 28275

Early Bird Rate!

or 28278

Swim 200 yards

Bike 2 miles

Run ½ mile

Ages 11-15

Code 28276

Early Bird Rate!

or 28279

Swim 200 yards

Bike 5 miles

Run 1mile

Day of event registration: July 25, 6:30-7:30am at Otter Cove

Pre-event packet pickup: July 24, 1-7pm at Otter Cove

For more details, visit ottercove.org.

Ages 5-7

Code 28274

Early Bird Rate!

or 28277

Swim 50 yards

Bike 1 ½ miles

Run ½ mile

RES $40/NR $60 per child Early Bird Rate (until July 12) RES $60/NR $80 per child Registration Fee (July 13-25)

Volunteers Needed!Businesses, scout troops, families & individuals… we’d like your help!

Interested? For more information, email Lara Piner at [email protected].

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