1. SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT EAGLEWOOD RESORT & SPA Through September 1 • Itasca Fuel your passion for music and the season at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, where Chicagoland's hottest musical acts will fill your nights with the cool vibes of the “Sounds of Summer” concert series. Extend your getaway for extra savings and leave your days free to indulge in the rhythm of everything from pampering spa treatments to challenging golf and even cosmic bowling. Book now and you'll be on your way to having a summer that sounds so sweet. Located in Itasca. www.eaglewoodresort.com 2. PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE Little White School Museum • Oswego Oswego’s Little White School Museum is participating in this year’s 25th Annual Passport to Adventure Program, sponsored by the Kane-DuPage Regional Museum Association. Passport booklets can be picked up at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Polk at Jackson) in Oswego free of charge. The program is especially aimed at families throughout the area. Call the museum at (630) 554-2999 for more information. 3. THURSDAY FAMILY NIGHTS Morton Arboretum • Lisle Enjoy live music, kid-friendly fare, and entertainment after-hours on Thursdays this summer at the Morton Arboretum. Thursdays through August 24. 5-8pm in The Children’s Garden. Free for members. Nonmembers: Enjoy $5 Arboretum admission after 4:30pm. Remaining shows:  August 17 – Zak Morgan August 24 – Duke Otherwise www.mortonarb.org 4. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING August 25 & 26 • Memorial Park • Wheaton Every August, the works of the world’s greatest playwright are brought to life on two summer evenings under the leaves of Memorial Park (208 W. Union Ave.) in Wheaton. Courtesy of the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College Arena Theater, Shakespeare in the Park’s fifth year takes the stage at 7pm on August 25 and 26 with A Much Ado About Nothing. Guests are encouraged to bring snacks, lawn chairs, and picnic blankets; bench seating is limited and first-come, first-served. Concessions will be available, with proceeds benefitting the DuPage County Historical Museum. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for August 27. www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/shakespeare 5. FUN UNPLUGGED: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES EXHIBIT DuPage County Historical Museum • Wheaton Nothing says more about childhood than the great outdoors. With creativity sparked by the endless possibility of the open air, specific accessories, toys and games helped to create memories in the backyard and school playground. Those magical moments and lasting impressions of outdoor fun are recreated in this imaginative exhibit. DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #5ThingstoDo #GlenEllyn #Lisle #Naperville #GlancerGotoGuide #Aug152017 #Oswego #Itasca #Wheaton #MortonArboretum #DUPageCountyHistoricalMuseum #LittleWhiteSchoolMuseum #SoundsofSummer #EaglewoodREsortSpa

Anderson’s Bookshops and North Central College Join Forces to Present Stephen King and Owen King September 29 For the first time ever, Naperville will host New York Times bestselling author Stephen King and his son, novelist Owen King, for a special event celebrating their new book Sleeping Beauties. This is a special speaking engagement sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop, North Central College and Simon & Schuster, Inc. The two authors will visit the Residence Hall/Recreation Center on the campus of North Central College, located at 440 S. Brainard St. on Friday evening, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold exclusively at Kingsandersons.brownpapertickets.com . General tickets cost $40 and include one copy of Sleeping Beauties which ticketholders will received at the door. The event will include a presentation and Q&A event only; there will be no live booksigning or photo line. Neither author will be signing books after the event. However, the publisher has provided a limited number of pre-autographed copies. Distribution of the signed books will be completely random. The question and answer portion of this event will rely on audience-submitted questions. To offer a question, please email your question to ginny@andersonsbookshop.com. PARKING: Parking will be at a premium; campus parking is limited. Please plan ahead and consider carpooling, cab/Uber, Tuk Tuk Naperville service, or public transportation (the Naperville train station is a 15-minute walk to the venue). Downtown Naperville offers four parking garages, some valet parking, and there is street parking throughout the area per Naperville city ordinance. Naperville offers a wide variety of dining options, hotels and shopping, all within walking distance of the event venue as well as options closer to the highways. Please note: There will be NO opportunity to meet Stephen King or Owen King personally or get a photo or book signed. The high profile guidelines used for such events do not always allow face-to-face meetings with our authors. Anderson's Bookshop is not responsible for changes made by the author to the guidelines prior to or during the event. Your understanding is appreciated. About the Book In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep; they become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, if the gauze wrapping their bodies is disturbed or violated, the women become feral and spectacularly violent; and while they sleep they go to another place... The men of our world are abandoned, left to their increasingly primal devices. One woman, however, the mysterious Evie, is immune to the blessing or curse of the sleeping disease. Is Evie a medical anomaly to be studied? Or is she a demon who must be slain? Set in a small Appalachian town whose primary employer is a women's prison, Sleeping Beauties is a wildly provocative, gloriously absorbing father/son collaboration between Stephen King and Owen King. About the Authors Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to Startling Mystery Stories. In the fall of 1971, he began teaching high school English classes at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels. In the spring of 1973, Doubleday & Co., accepted the novel Carrie for publication, providing him the means to leave teaching and write full-time. He has since published over 50 books and has become one of the world's most successful writers. King is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to the American Letters and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. Stephen lives in Maine and Florida with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. They are regular contributors to a number of charities including many libraries and have been honored locally for their philanthropic activities. Owen King is the author of the novel Double Feature and co-author of the graphic novel Intro to Alien Invasion. His writing has appeared in numerous journals and newspapers, including the Boston Globe, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, the Los Angeles Review of Books, the New York Times Book Review, One Story, and Subtropics. He is married to the novelist Kelly Braffet. Owen’s next book, the novel Sleeping Beauties, is a collaboration with his father, Stephen King. It will be available in bookstores everywhere in September 2017. About Anderson’s Bookshops Sponsoring this upcoming program is Anderson’s Bookshops, specializing in book sales, author events, booksignings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Additional locations include Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630)-963-2665 and La Grange, at 26 S. La Grange Rd. (708) 582-6353. A toy shop, Anderson’s Toyshop, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, opened last year. Key to Anderson’s success has been special author events, like the September 29 program with Stephen King and Owen King. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #Naperville #NorthCentralCollege #AndersonsBookshop #StephenKing #OwenKing #TrendingNow

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 Patrons are invited to “Sip, stroll and shop” on Thursday, August 10th when the Wheaton Wine Walk returns to Downtown Wheaton. 2017 marks the second year of this new Downtown event which features 30 premium wines available for tasting at 30 different shops and restaurants located in the Downtown Wheaton business district. The ticketed event begins at 5pm and ends at 8:30pm. Tickets are being sold in advance on line at www.downtownwheaton.com and are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the event. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass to be used for all tastings, a tasting ticket for 12 one-ounce wine tastings, a wine tote bag and souvenir lanyard. Only 1000 tickets are available for purchase for this exclusive event. All ticket holders must be 21 years or older and all attendees will be carded at the time of check-in at Martin Memorial Plaza (located between Front and Hale Streets in Wheaton). All ticket holders must check-in at Martin Memorial Plaza starting at 5pm and will be given their glasses and bags along with a walking map with tasting locations. A free trolley will also circulate throughout the Downtown with five designated stops at tasting locations. Live jazz on Front Street will also be featured throughout the evening. Attendees will make their way from designated location to the next, enjoying tastings inside the premises and enjoying complimentary finger foods and snacks where offered. Wine glass rinsing stations, compliments of Culligan of Wheaton, will be located along the walking route of the wine event. The Wheaton Wine Walk is hosted by the Downtown Wheaton Association and serves as a fundraiser for the organization. The event is sponsored by First Trust, Ivy, Jeans & a Cute Top Shop, The Perfect Thing, Arrowhead Golf Club, AlphaGraphics and Culligan of Wheaton. #GlancerMagazine #GlancerGoToGuide #ArtsEntertainment #Community #Wheaton #WheatonWineWalk #GlancerWeekly

ST. CHARLES EATERY GAINS AWARD OF DISTINCTION Best Things Illinois.com , powered by American Towns Media has named St. Charles’s Abby’s Breakfast and Lunch one of 10 best lunch spots in Illinois. The mention characterizes Abby’s as a “quiet, cozy place to have lunch in the St. Charles area,” accenting the features and benefit of its recent expansion and remodel. Also highlighted was the quality of Abby’s breakfast dishes and uniqueness in the plethora of lunch items. Founded in the spring of 2015, by owner Rob Mondi, Abby’s provides a provocative twist on fresh, home-style breakfast and lunch each day of the week. The restaurant also features a drink menu of handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and specialty drinks. As business for the restaurant grew, Mondi made a move in the fall of 2016 to expand Abby’s Breakfast and Lunch, doubling the seating capacity as well as the size of its kitchen. Mondi says, “This new, upscale layout and welcoming atmosphere is perfect to host your private party or special evening event. We offer catering, too! To learn more about our services, give us a call.” The GSCCVB is funded by the Illinois Office of Tourism and a portion of the hotel/motel tax collected by the City of St. Charles hotels to promote the Greater St. Charles area as a destination for leisure tourists, conventions, sports events, and meetings. For additional information regarding the bureau’s marketing and sales activities, contact the bureau at 630-377-6161 or www.visitstcharles.com . #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #TastyPlaces #StCharles #TrendingNow

New Exhibit Celebrates the 125th Anniversary of the Victorian Blodgett House DOWNERS GROVE—To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Victorian Blodgett House, the Downers Grove Museum has developed a temporary exhibit that explores the history of the Blodgett family and their significant impact on the growth of Downers Grove, the State of Illinois and the United States. Blodgetts: 100 Years of Family History will be on display from August 9 to December in the Downers Grove Museum annex located at 831 Maple Ave. in Downers Grove. A free exhibit opening reception with light refreshments will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on August 9. Regular museum hours are Monday to Wednesday noon to 4 p.m., Thursday and Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. The exhibit explores the lives of Israel, Avis, and their eight children as they traveled from Amherst, Massachusetts to Downers Grove, IL. Each Blodgett family member participated in significant events of the 19th century, including the Underground Railroad, the formation of the Republican Party, the California Gold Rush, the Civil War and the 1893 World’s Fair. The exhibit features rare objects from the 19th century and early 20th century, including a rifle-musket that was used in the Civil War, two Medals of Honors awarded to Wells Blodgett, a steel plow from 1909, and a Grand Army of the Republic medal. For the first time in many years, the exhibit will display two documents from the museum’s collection that Abraham Lincoln signed. The exhibit also features reproductions of historic images of the Pioneer Blodgett House, land plats, and Blodgett family portraits. In addition, a reproduction of Lester Schrader’s painting, “The Slave Hunter,” will be on display, courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society. Also, see the battles and locations fought by three Blodgett family members fought during the Civil War. For more information about the Downers Grove Museum and exhibits, visit www.dgparks.org or call (630) 963-1309. About the Downers Grove Museum The mission of the Downers Grove Museum is to provide educational and leisure opportunities for the community by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting materials that explain and document the history of Downers Grove and its relationship to local, state, regional, national and global history. About Downers Grove Park District The Downers Grove Park District is dedicated to providing a wide variety of year-round recreation programs, facilities, parks, open space and natural areas that respond to the articulated needs and desires of residents. For more information, call 630.963.1300 or visit www.dgparks.org. #GlancerMagazine #GlancerGoToGuide #DownersGrove #ArtsEntertainment #HomeGarden #TrendingNow

GLEN ELLYN CHAMBER HONORS LONGTIME LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM Every year the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce honors a long serving business in Glen Ellyn by displaying painted flower pots throughout downtown. This year, the Glen Ellyn Chamber is honoring GREEN BRANCH, a family owned florist located at 485 Main Street that has been a Glen Ellyn business since 1974. During the 2017 Taste of Glen Ellyn, Bottle & Bottega partnered with the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce to host a Flower Pot Painting Party. The Glen Ellyn community came together during the Taste and helped to paint 12 flower pots to honor the longtime Glen Ellyn business. The 12 flower pots honoring GREEN BRANCH can be seen on display on the streets of downtown Glen Ellyn. “Bottle & Bottega loves events that include our community! It was a fun and creative way to partner with the Glen Ellyn Chamber” said Lynn Day, owner of Bottle & Bottega. “Thanks to all who spent time getting creative with us. I hope that everyone takes the time to check out the beautiful masterpieces scattered throughout town.” About the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1933 and governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and managed by a professional staff, mission is to foster and promote the business and professional interests of Glen Ellyn, the adjoining areas, and to promote the welfare of the Glen Ellyn and connecting Business with the greater community. #TrendingNow #Community #GlancerMagazine #GlancerGotoGuide #GlenEllyn #ArtsEntertainment

WHAT HAPPENS AT WHEATON BREW FEST, STAYS AT BRE FEST! WHEATON – The Wheaton Park District presents the seventh annual Wheaton Brew Fest on Saturday, August 5 in Memorial Park (208 W. Union) in downtown Wheaton, featuring more than 80 unique brews, live entertainment, food, and lots of fun. General admission hours run from 1pm to 4:30pm, with VIP access beginning at 12P. VIP ticketholders receive an event raglan shirt and access to a VIP area with five limited-edition craft beers, food courtesy of Caliendo’s, and restrooms. A commemorative pint glass and a 32 taste pass is included with both ticket types. Tickets are available at www.wheatonbrewfest.com . General Admission: $45; VIP Admission: $75; Designated Driver General Admission: $20; and Designated Driver VIP Admission: $35. Tickets will be available at the gate for an additional fee. The Wheaton Brew Fest offers more than an afternoon of fun, it also benefits local non-profits the DuPage County Historical Museum Foundation and Court Appointed Special Advocates of DuPage (CASA). “Our motto at CASA is ‘Powerless children need powerful friends’ and Wheaton Brew Fest is truly a powerful friend,” said CASA Executive Director Lisa Drake. “The proceeds from this event are crucial to the work we do for the abused children living right here in DuPage County.” Wheaton Brew Fest is sponsored by Wheaton Center Apartments, Euclid V, Emmett’s Brewing, BMO Harris, Haggerty of Glen Ellyn, Top Golf, Chiro One, KRAVE, and Brew Dr. Kombucha. For more details and for ticket information, visit the Wheaton Brew Fest Facebook page or www.wheatonbrewfest.com . #GlancerMagazine #GlancerGoToGuide #ArtsEntertainment #Wheaton #WheatonBrewFest #GlancerWeekly

The School's Mission is Pursued by Encompassing Mind, Body, Spirit, and Academics Grace Holistic Center For Education in Yorkville is a non-public school registered with the state of Illinois & ISBE. It is also a non-profit 501C3, state and federal. The school utilizes the BEarth Institute’s Earthschooling curriculum to provide enriched learning opportunities for its students. The school offers integrative education that provides a wide range of curriculum. One of the ways Grace Holistic Center for Education achieves this objective is by cultivating active parent involvement, along with expanding global citizenship through service. Due to the budget issues in our state, anticipated funding from the State Board of Education will not be coming through in time for the start of this school year. This leaves the school with a budget deficit. Help close that budget deficit and help these children learn outside of the box. THE SCHOOL'S MISSION: “Gracefully Educating the Heart, Mind & Soul” To further the illumination of the human spirit, this endeavor is pursued by encompassing mind, body, spirit, and academics. A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDERS: Words cannot express what this school means to our students, as well as the parents, staff, and everyone involved. Any help you can give would be with the never ending gratitude of us all. DONATE TODAY: https://www.gofundme.com/help-illuminate-our-students THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE: http://www.ghcfe.org/ #GlancerMagazine #EducationNews #KidsTeens #CaringSharing #Yorkville #GlancerWeekly #Aug152017 #TrendingNow

These west suburban Chicago residents will leave you impressed and inspired as you are introduced to their vintage lifetime– from unique collections and career hobbies, to sentimental keepsakes and interesting talents– each nostalgic tale will connect you to yesteryear. Kelly Holmes, Clarendon Hills Vintage Fresh Hinsdale’s Kelly Holmes learned to love beautiful old, handmade things by spending so much time at her grandparent’s home when she was young. She roamed the house looking at the antiques and homemade clocks – some that her grandfather made himself. “My mom used to tell me I was born in the wrong era,” says Kelly. “She was probably right.”Today, Kelly has taken her love for vintage and turned it into a business. Vintage Fresh, in Clarendon Hills, showcases Kelly’s refurbished furniture and vintage accessories. She even teaches and guides her customers on their own projects with a product she loves and sells, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. “Once you do one piece of furniture, you become hooked,” explains Kelly. “Seeing the end-product of your own handiwork is very exciting.” –MK Lori and Ashley Durham, Aurora Vintage Market With a love for decorating, staging, and antiques, opening The Vintage Market in North Aurora simply fulfilled this mother-daughter’s passion in life. Lori loves to sew and can make pretty much anything from pillows to curtains, and Ashley loves to stage and set up different vignettes throughout the store; so working together is effortless. Plus, Lori’s obsession with vintage chairs and sofas keeps the store filled with unique and timeless pieces. “We love vintage because it has good bones,” Ashley says. “We also love that the pieces have been all over the world in different states and countries. You almost travel with the pieces once they’re in your home in your mind.”The ladies love mixing old and new furniture to create a vintage inspired look. –KK Lisa Hartman, Aurora Vintage Farmlife Having always enjoyed history, crafts, and working with children, operating as an Interpreter at Blackberry Farm in Aurora is the perfect place for 21 year old, Lisa Hartman. Part of her job is spinning; which produces both thread and yarn. As a crocheter and knitter, Lisa was immediately hooked and loves using the sheep wool or flax to make intricate blankets. She is most proud of spinning her first two skeins of yarn on the drop spindle recently to make a pair of socks. Lisa watches a lot of YouTube videos to pick up skills to use in the Weaver's Cabin, like plying yarn and warping a loom. Working hands-on with antique items has influenced her career and education decisions. This fall, she is returning to school to earn a master's degree in Public History. –KK Jason Meslin, Naperville Vintage Cars Jason says the automobile restoration community is an extremely passionate group of people with many different talents, temperaments, and convictions. Cars evoke emotions for people; especially Jason. His 1972 Chevy Nova Custom Restomod belonged to his childhood best friend, Jeff Bevan, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1998.Jeff purchased the car in 1994 with intentions of rebuilding it himself. After his death, Jason purchased it from Jeff’s father. “My need for closure and the desire to honor my lost friend inspired me to begin a journey that started in 2006 and finished in 2016.”The “J72” Nova is a tribute to Jason’s best friend and the car was and will always be, “Jeff’s 72 Nova”, thus the license plates and logo you find on and in the car. –KK Julie Starck, St. Charles Erasistable Vintage Rentals & Styling Julie Starck, from St. Charles, is inspired by bringing a vintage vision to life for photographers, brides and other vintage lovers. She owns Erasistable Vintage Rentals & Styling, a business that rents out vintage props and accessories. “When I can bring my client’s dream into reality, it’s magical,” says Julie.Julie loves the treasure hunt of her job. Favorite era? “I have to say the 1920’s- the clothing, the music, the Charleston and the free-spirited lifestyle,” says Julie. She and her husband, Marty, were even married with a 1920’s vintage themed wedding with guests dressed in the era as well. Their 1938 home is complete with treasures from the past, including a canary yellow Chambers stove she still uses for cooking today. –MK Lindsay Jirasek, Wheaton Vintage Clothes Lindsay inherited her love of the past from her parents, which encouraged her to begin selling vintage clothing as a teen. Although Lindsay has a degree in Education and English, she chose to pursue another passion when she opened Frocks and Frills vintage in 2012. Lindsay can find beauty in every piece she purchases for the store, and spends hours restoring items to perfection as these items are not vintage-inspired; but, indeed authentically old. She believes that vintage is classically sexy and daring. Lindsay states that, "it's not outdated, or frumpy, it's what grandma wore when she was hot. I love the quality and history of the pieces." At 32 years old, Lindsay is a modern-day entrepreneur helping people rekindle romance from the past. –KK Cathi Mundsinger, Oswego Vintage Museum A volunteer with the Oswegoland Heritage Association since 1985, Cathi loves connecting history to real life at the Little White School Museum. She has worked to resource thousands of visitors to the museum. Her favorite artifact is the Oscar Shoger straw boater hat; a boater with an 18" string and button attached. She enjoys watching children challenge themselves figuring out the purpose of the string and button - a simple activity that makes 90 years disappear for kids. Cathi also lived in an 1895 farmhouse for 30 years. The house was filled with traces of the last 4 generations of her husband’s family including scribbles from when he was 4 years old. She feels the vintage home gave her marriage and children a strong base and sparks awesome memories. –KK Glenn Lynch, Aurora Out of The Attic Antiques Glenn Lynch began as a basement collector of antique barware including English water pitchers, shot glasses, beer taps, steins and whiskey pourers. When he retired from big box retail, he took the opportunity to turn his love for vintage into a business. He now owns and runs Out of the Attic Antiques outside of the Fox Valley Mall Center in Aurora. It is a 10,000 square-foot space, and he rents space to over 70 dealers, which makes it one of Chicagoland’s largest antique malls. The store appeals to all ages, both male and female. “My favorite part of my job is working with the dealers to procure their merchandise,” says Glenn, “and helping customers find the items they grew up with.” –MK Marlon Mathre, Newark/Yorkville Vintage Coins, Naperville Marlon got interested in rare coins as a kid when his uncle offered him a dollar for an old wheat penny. Uncle Harold later gave him a 1967 copy of The Blue Book. “I got hooked and I haven’t quit looking for rare coins since,” Marlon says. Right out of high school, he opened Yorkville Coin Investments. 15 years later he opened Fox Valley Coins, now located in Naperville. His most memorable purchase was a 1915 $50 gold Pan-Pac Commemorative which weighs nearly 2.5 Troy ounces of gold, is octagonal, has an owl on it, and was worth $80,000 at the time! He is fascinated with the unique history of coins, such as the special WWII nickels minted out of silver; ancient coins from Corinth, Widow's Mites; and coins with the actual portrait of Christ himself! –KK Thomas Milschewski, Yorkville Vintage Photos Thomas’s home is filled with antiques passed down from family members, as well as antiques from stores around the area. He especially loves old photos and began researching his own home’s history and discovered that the founder of the Kendall County Record lived in his house when he founded the record! He also learned the street he grew up on was known as "the Wall Street of Yorkville" in the early 1900's. Thomas is an accomplished violinist and teacher who dedicates his spare time to finding vintage pictures and then locating the people or building where it was originally taken. He then takes a modern picture holding the old photo in front of the matching scene and includes a historical story. He is always on the hunt for new photos! –KK Adam Gibbons Historical Author, Geneva Every night for dinner, Adam Gibbons, his wife, Heidi and children, Evelyn (9) and Tobias (7) sit down at his great-great grandmother’s kitchen table. Afterwards, Tobias practices his music on the 1897 piano, while Evelyn rests her violin music on her great-great-great grandmother’s settee. Adam loves his family antiques, old family traditions and local history. He has taken these passions into researching and writing local historical books titled Founders and Early History of Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, and An Illustrated History of Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois (Parts 1 and 2). “It gives me a thrill to study historic documents, find obscure historic photographs and make new discoveries,” says Adam, whose books can be found at Town House Books in St. Charles or online at www.camptontownshiphistory.com.–MK Photo Submitted Ashley Downing Curator, DuPage Historical Museum, Wheaton Ashley Downing has always been interested in history and historical artifacts. It started in high school when she aspired to be an archeologist, just like Indiana Jones. In college, she participated in two archeology field schools and graduated with a Masters in Anthropology. She now finds herself in the museum field as the Curator of the DuPage Historical Museum where she is constantly surrounded by the past. Her favorite part of her job is being able to go behind the locked door. “There are so many things in museums that are not on display,” says Ashley. “My job is to go through objects and record information. Every week, I find something else that just puts me in awe.” –MK Photo Submitted Bob Markert Classic Car Show, Downers Grove If you happen to roam downtown Downers Grove on any Friday night in the summertime, you will come across an array of classic cars out for show on Main Street between Maple and Franklin. Bob Markert, Chairman of the Downtown Summer Nights Classic Car Show, works tirelessly every week with his committee to bring a different themed classic car display to the community. One night it might be Thunderbirds, another Model “T” Fords. Bob was involved in the vintage car hobby at an early age. He is also the President of the Illinois Region Antique Automobile Car Club and a National Car Judge. “I love working with the people who collect cars and listening to their stories,” says Bob, “and I love watching the spectators having fun.” –MK / Photo Submitted Cassie Van Tassel Vintage Faire, Minooka Garbage days are fun days for Cassie Van Tassel and her boyfriend – along with garage, estate sale and auction days. They drive around in his 1979 Ford f350 and scout, pick, repurpose and reinvent vintage items to be sold at the Vintage Faire she runs in Minooka. “My entire work and hobby life revolve around creating vintage treasures to showcase and sell at the Faire,” says Cassie. The Vintage Faire is open the last Sunday of every month February through November. Cassie includes 60 other vintage vendors at the Faire each month as well. After quitting a corporate job for the vintage world, she loves the time she can now spend with her children at their activities and with her boyfriend reworking found treasures. –MK / Photo by Lisa G. Photography Danette Lince Dane Vintage, Woodridge For Danette Lince to travel through her hometown of Naperville, she could either ride on her Schwinn Fair Lady bike - complete with a banana seat - or in her husband’s 1969 Javelin. She has always been intrigued by vintage goods, which she believes are a better design and quality than most modern construction. “Ultimately, I think necessity drove me in that direction,” explains Danette. “Vintage goods are also ‘used goods’, and they are much less expensive than purchasing new.” After a corporate layoff in the early 2000’s, Danette dabbled in reselling mid-century and Danish modern furnishings, which later grew to vintage clothing. She now owns Dane Vintage in Woodridge where you can find an array of vintage clothing and pieces to add into your wardrobe. –MK #GlancerMagazine #CoverStory #Lifestyle #KristenKucharski #VintageInspired #ArtsEntertainment #HomeGarden #Aug12017 #MindyKyle

1. PRIMROSE FARM FROLIC September 24 • St. Charles Hi-ho the dairy-o, it's time again for the annual Primrose Farm Frolic, a one-of-a-kind event for kids of all ages. This family event will be held on Sunday, September 24 from 11am until 3pm at Primrose Farm, located at 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Admission is $8 for ages 12 and over, $4 for ages 2-11 and free for 1 and under. All activities are included in admission. Funds raised from this event will support the continued development of Primrose Farm. Join us for a day that will include historic demonstrations, traditional games and crafts, tractor-drawn wagon rides, live music and delicious fall foods! 4. ZOO BREW AT BROOKFIELD ZOO Friday, August 25 & Saturday, August 26 Looking for a “wild” night out? Grab your crew and join Brookfield Zoo for its annual beer festival, Zoo Brew! On Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26, zoogoers can enjoy a unique beer-tasting experience with over 80 beers to choose from – all while marveling at your favorite animals. The animals are for all ages, but you must be 21 and over to enjoy the beer. Admission Fee: Adults: $19.85; Children: $14.50; Seniors: $14.50 Brookfield Zoo, www.czs.org/ZooBrew 3. GLEN ELLYN BACKYARD BBQ  September 9 Start getting excited about the 9th Annual Glen Ellyn Backyard BBQ held in downtown Glen Ellyn. This event benefits Bridge Communities & people love it. www.glenellynbackyardbbq.org 4. SUMMER NIGHTS CAR SHOW Fridays through August 26 Downtown Downers Grove The 25th Annual Summer Nights Classic Car Show runs Fridays from 6pm-9pm, Downtown Downers Grove. An array of Classic Cars line the streets, while hundreds of families enjoy the display. All Classic Cars are welcome on Main Street from Maple to Franklin and the Featured Cars will be on Curtiss Street. Featured Cars must be pre-1985 and a trophy will be awarded to the “best” featured car each week. Relax to the sounds of live entertainment at the Main Street Train Station from 7-9pm. www.downtowndg.org 5. NAPER NIGHTS COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES Summer Weekends In August Experience a weekend full of great rock music, delicious food and cold drinks! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music under the stars on the beautiful grounds of Naper Settlement. Friday, August 18, Synchronicity, a Police tribute band; followed by Naper Nights favorite, Landslide, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Don’t miss the last night of the series on Saturday, August 19 showcasing some tribute powerhouses. Opening will be Simply Billy, a tribute to Billy Joel’s incredible songwriting and vocals. Closing the night, will be Bruce in the USA with their high-energy and spot-on musical performance of Bruce Springsteen & the E St. Band. www.napernights.org #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #5ThingstoDo #GlenEllyn #Lisle #Naperville #GlancerGotoGuide #Oswego #Itasca #Wheaton #Aug152017

THE VINTAGE ISSUE I love all things vintage, no doubt inheriting this fascination with yesteryear from my mom. She was the most creative antique shopper I have ever known before she passed away at age 44. It makes me smile that my oldest has also inherited a love for the vintage-inspired. Together, we set out every few weeks in search of new antique shops, vintage boutiques, local fairs and more. I’m always looking for ceramic candy dishes from the 50s that have large roses on top (pictured). My mom used to have a beautiful collection, and sadly, they were broken during a move when I was in junior high. It was devastating because she loved this collection so much. Since these dishes are so rare, I have only found a couple of them, but my search continues. While browsing the shelves for candy dishes, my daughter searches for vintage fashion hats and so far, she has some really beautiful pieces. She will have a very special collection someday to pass down to her children and grandchildren. A day spent antiquing is a day filled with happiness. If you love the vintage-inspired, then you will love this issue. Filled with many stories celebrating yesteryear, from Upcycling the Old to Fabulous and Vintage Homes for Sale to 7 Spectacular Places to Shop for Yesteryear, plus our cover feature highlighting 15 Vintage Inspired Lifetimes, this issue will be loved by many. We have more unique issues coming up! Be sure to visit us online at www.GlancerMagazine.com and subscribe so you receive all 24 issues annually and come off the rotation list. You are missing so much! Also, click Nominate a Neighbor to introduce us to someone you know who has a unique story to share. We love meeting community residents and our readers enjoy learning about their lives. Recurring resident features include Literary Locals highlighting local authors, Caring + Sharing featuring those who give back to the community, big or small, and many more features. Introduce us today! We hope you enjoy this issue and thanks for reading. Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director, West Suburban Area Content • Sales • Marketing lkleivo@glancermagazine.com #glancermagazine #LindyKleivo #PublishersNote #Aug1 #TheVintageIssue #LocalWomen #Aug12017

TAKE A TRIP BACK IN TIME nos·tal·gia / a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. something done or presented in order to evoke feelings of nostalgia. This truly defines this month’s issue perfectly, and what a great way to end it than with our last page being dedicated to 7 Spectacular Places to Shop for Yesteryear? We hope you find everything you wish for. 1. Bee Attitudes Antiques | BATAVIA Experience the charm of shopping in a grand old mansion, surrounded by original architectural features such as stained glass windows and hand-carved fireplaces. Browse your way from room to room, each one filled with an impressive array of antique and vintage treasures in styles ranging from Victorian to Hollywood Regency to Cottage Chic. This shop is truly one of a kind and so beautiful. Bee Attitudes Anttiques, Rt. 31 & Wilson Street, Batavia, (630) 761-0813, www.beeattitudesantiques.com 2. Vintage 715 | BATAVIA Nestled in the quaint neighborhood of Batavia, 715 Vintage serves up an eclectic assortment of vintage goods. With a wide mix of unique vendors, their items vary in style from industrial, handmade, Art Deco, mid-century, textiles, furniture, paper ephemera and more. Each day the shop looks a little different than the last with new finds and a constantly evolving layout. The owners take great pride in their finely curated selection of vintage and craft goods and hope to share our treasures with you. 715 W. Main Street, Batavia, www.715-vintage.com 3. Gather & Collect | GLEN ELLYN This premier vintage shop offers beautifully re-purposed vintage furnishings. The vintage boutique has an extensive collection of home décor and accent furniture to give your home the unique and eye catching appeal that you have been looking for. If you are updating or redecorating your home but need help deciding on a focal point, stop by and tell one of the friendly team members about your plans. Their nowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect pieces to bring your room together and stay well within your budget. In addition to the vintage and antique décor ideas, they offer a variety of vintage clothing and fashion accessories. 473 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, www.vintageshopglenellynil.com. 4. Amazing Grace Antiques | ELBURN Set up in an old 3-story home located on Main Street in downtown Elburn, this vintage favorite has special events throughout the year and is always changing as their dealers find new pieces and accents. Each room in the house takes on a different theme. The kitchen has kitchen gadgets and items from yesteryear on display, while the bedrooms each have a theme all of their own. As you browse from room to room, you’ll enjoy snacking on homemade brownies and cookies availabel daily to guests. If you’re looking for antiques, vintage, cottage, repurposed, salvage, slightly used, sterling silver, cards, candles, garden iron, ect. then this is the place to be! 401 N Main St., Elburn. 5. Antiques of Winfield | WINFIELD All three floors are meticulously populated and regularly maintained by a quality collection of dedicated dealers. From fine old furniture and glowing glassware, to rare finds and classic toys, this west suburban gem has a little bit of everything! Visit today and also visit online where you’ll dins a Dealers Page for virtual window shopping. Watch for special events, too. Located at 27W461 Beecher in Winfield, Illinois, one block south of the tracks, just east of the Shell station. www.antiquesofwinfield.com 6. Eclecticville Antiques | WESTMONT This unique shop invites you in to browse for special pieces from yesteryear. From vintage toys and antique jewelry, to hard-to-find books and keepsake clocks–there is something special for everyone. 141 South Cass, Westmont, (630) 434-0980, www.sites.google.com/site/eclecticvilleantiques/ 7. Geneva Antique Market | GENEVA Established in 1990 at the corner of 3rd Street and Franklin, this shop occupies the entire lower level of the Berry House with 3 separate rooms of antiques and collectibles. You’ll find a vast array of items– vintage post cards, vinyl record albums, numerous books, antique Christmas items, costume and estate jewelry, vintage toys and cameras, rustic primitives, elegant glassware, utilitarian ware, furniture, pottery, china, duck decoys, mid-century modern, and so much more. Nothing is new, Every item must be more than 25 years old. www.genevaantiquemarket.com #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #7SpectacularList #Batavia #GlenEllyn #Winfield #Elburn #Westmont #Geneva #Aug12017