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An Afternoon of Fair Trade Fashion

May 20th, 2013 by admin

Unique Fair Trade items will be showcased on at the Mustard Seed’s fourth annual Fashion Show Benefit in Lake Forest this Wednesday.

In addition to a chance to get a glimpse at one-of-a- kind pieces of clothing and jewelry from all around the world, attendees at the benefit—which will take place at the store–will also contribute to a great cause.

All proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to SowHope, a global organization that helps and inspires women living in extreme poverty by promoting wellness, education, and economic opportunities.

Convinced that this is a good cause, but still a little bit confused about what Fair Trade is?

Basically, it’s a socially conscientious way to shop. Artisans are paid fair, sustainable wages for their work so they are able to support their families, and work in safe and stable conditions.

At Mustard Seed, the proceeds are donated to help women and children both overseas and in the United States.
As one of the only independent fair trade gift shops on the North Shore, Mustard Seed’s entire sales staff is comprised of volunteers, and over 95 percent of their products are Fair Trade items.

Mustard Seed’s fourth annual Fashion Show Benefit is Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at the boutique, located at 202 E Westminster Avenue in Lake Forest. For more information call 847-735-0211. –Hope Holmberg

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Summer Tours at Ragdale

May 17th, 2013 by admin

Ragdale, the nationally acclaimed artist retreat located in Lake Forest, offers monthly, docent-led tours from June – September for individuals and small groups. Groups of 10 or more can also schedule group tours with advance reservations. Located on the former country estate of Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, a Ragdale tour includes: the recently restored, historic Ragdale House, visual artist studios, exquisite gardens, an introduction to the Shaw family history and the artist-in-residency program that accommodates up to 150 artists every year.

Public tours meet Saturdays at 10 a.m. on June 22, July 27, August 24 and September 21. Group tours will meet July 26 and October 25 at 2 p.m. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

These tours are rare opportunities to see behind-the-scenes at an artists’ residency, typically closed to the public. Visitors can experience the magic of this 5-acre site which includes two historic homes, several artist studios, gardens, and vistas of 50 acres of virgin prairie. The Ragdale House, originally built in 1897, in the Arts and Crafts tradition, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It re-opened in June, 2012 after undergoing a one-year, $3.2 million restoration to return it to its 1926 splendor.

Admission is $10/person; Groups of 10 or more: $8/person. Advance reservations are recommended for individuals and required for groups of 10 or more. For reservations and advance tickets: please visit the website at ragdale.org. For information, call 847-234-1063.

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City Picks: Roka Akor

May 16th, 2013 by admin

River North’s Roka Akor takes Japanese cuisine far beyond the bounds of standard sushi fare, now complimenting its self-proclaimed “open charcoal” cuisine with a new bar menu of worth-the-trip spring cocktails and small plates, created by Executive Chef Ce Bian and newly appointed mixologist Jason Huffman.

If you’re the sushi go-er who craves more than your roll’s worth of pickled ginger, freshen your palate with a copper mug of the Roka Mule, a homemade ginger beer spiced up with fresh raspberries and Sobieski vodka. Huffman’s personal recommendation, “A Farewell to Arms,” is a patio-perfect spring cocktail of Imbue Bittersweet Vermouth, Cocchi Torino, Mathilde Peche, ginger syrup, and fresh lime juice. My accompanying app recommendation? The Robata Grilled Bone Marrow on Sesame Nori Toast. Executive Chef Ce Bian’s small plates more-than-satisfy a full spectrum of after-work appetites, from three-bite Shrimp and Lobster Tacos with Scallop Ceviche to a Prime Filet with Chili Ginger sauce.

Available daily from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again from 9:30 p.m. to close, enjoy the zesty spring bar menu of one of Bon Appetit’s Top 10 U.S. Sushi Spots.

Roka Akor is located at 456 N. Clark Street in Chicago. For more information, visit rokaakor.com –Abigail Mitchell

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Put a Ring On It

May 15th, 2013 by admin

One hundred and one years after noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw designed an outdoor garden theater for his wife, Frances – a stunning, contemporary reinterpretation of the Ragdale Ring returns to the artist residency in Lake Forest. In an international competition, New York-based, Harvard-educated Stephen Dietrich Lee’s proposal was selected for its dramatic and visionary design. Lee will be in residence at Ragdale to oversee the Ragdale Ring construction.

“Stephen Lee’s winning design blurs the distinction between art and architecture, creating a dialogue between the two disciplines,” says Zurich Esposito, executive vice president of the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), juror, and a member of Ragdale’s board of directors. “The structure will serve as a gathering place, reinvigorating the historic campus of Ragdale as a place of dynamic artistic and architectural experimentation.”

The design team was awarded a $10,000 production grant to fund the project and a design/build residency of up to six weeks. Construction on the temporary structure will begin May 16, with the public unveiling scheduled for a June 15 benefit at Ragdale. The unveiling will include open-air performances by nationally recognized musicians, dancers, actors, and poets.

The Ragdale Foundation is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, artist residency program that provides time and space for creativity to more than 150 artists, writers, and composers each year. Built in 1897, Ragdale is located on the grounds of Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw’s summer home in Lake Forest. ragdale.org

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Yelp’s Passport to Highland Park: Midnight in Paris

May 13th, 2013 by admin

If Baz Luhrmann’s production of The Great Gastby has left you yearning for the Gilded Age, look no further than Yelp’s “Passport to Highland Park” event, beginning this Wednesday with a “Midnight in Paris”-themed kickoff party at the Highland Park Community House. The event will boast food provided by Abigail’s American Bistro, ArrivaDolce, the Cook Catering, Michael’s Events, and Tamales, as well as beverages from Dry Soda and Samuel Adams/Kloss Distributing. Mireille Hamon, former head make-up artist for Harpo Studio and owner of Mireille’s Studio, will be onsite sharing her fabulous French accent, style and touch-ups, and the Music Institute of Chicago will provide jazz stylings for you to swing to.

This party is a passport to another era, and starts 10-day event series celebrating Highland Park. Locals are invited to join the Yelp Highland Park community for special offers and free events from May 15-25, including a Saturday movie night at The Art Center, a Girl’s Night at BloOuts, and family fun at the Beanstalk—just to name a few!

The Midnight in Paris Party is a 21+ only event, and RSVPs are required. In order to RSVP you must create a Yelp account (make sure you use your real name as we’ll be checking IDs). Feel free to pass this link onto pals and colleagues, but please know that RSVPs won’t count unless you receive an email with CONFIRMATION in the subject line from Yelp.

HOW TO RSVP:
Entry to this event is guest list only, so to make sure you’re on the list, please do the following:
1) Sign into your Yelp account (or create one first by going to yelp.com)
2) Click the RSVP button at the top of this listing and click “I’m In.”
3) If you do not follow the preceding directions, your RSVP will not be valid.
4) Your RSVP must be confirmed with an email from chicagonorthshore@yelp.com to ensure entry.

SUGGESTED DONATION:
This complimentary party is free to attend, but we will be accepting charitable donations at the entry to help further the restoration of the Highland Park Community House, a community center for community cultural, educational, recreational and social events dedicated to enriching the cultural life in Highland Park. The event is free to attend, and we’re suggesting a $5 donation per person, $10 per couple. All funds donated will go directly to the Community House. Thanks for being generous!

Passport to Highland Park Events will continue through May 25, so be sure to check out the schedule at
yelp.com/events/highland-park-passport-to-highland-park. –Katie Rose McEneely

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