Arts + Culture

Sauk County Art Drive

Gratitude for Nature: Local Residents Collaborate Again on Large-Scale Art Display. Article by Christina Sikorski | Photography by Cindy Cardinal, Shari Gullo, Cathy McCauley Hanging on the wall next to her computer, Lake Zurich resident Shari Gullo keeps a quote from American philosopher and conservationist Aldo Leopold: “To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering.” Gullo is no stranger to tinkering. She and her frequent collaborators – Cathy McCauley from...

Arts + Culture

Thank You Bob Ross

Bob Ross' Happy Little Trees Coming to Lake County’s Dunn Museum. Article by Kim Mikus | Photography by Bob Ross Estate Bob Ross, the grinning cotton-haired, bearded, gentlemanly painter who hosted a long-running instructional TV series, captivated the Millennial generation with his quiet, charmingly calming presence. Long derided by serious collectors, Ross’ paintings now fetch upwards of $10 million with most selling for a very respectable $25,000 — $65,000. A special exhibition, “Art for...

Life + Culture

Grateful for Honored High Achievers

Annual OWL Awards Recognize Local Women for Their Inspiring Work Helping Others. Article and Photography by Carolyn McNamara One woman raises awareness about breast cancer. Another provides much-needed childcare and tutoring. A third connects, celebrates and mentors women. For more than 40 years a fourth woman has taught dance locally. What they have in common is that they are winners of the 2024 Owl Awards presented by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Women’s Biz Net (WBN). The...

Wellness

The Joy of A Meaningful Life

How to Find Meaning and Overcome Road Blocks Article by Kimberly Blaker | Photography by Provided "It is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts."      — Adlai Stevenson The point Stevenson illustrates in this quote is a reminder of how it's easy to lose sight of living a meaningful life. It's an interesting phenomenon, with the amount of time, energy, and money we invest in living healthier, longer, and happier lives. Yet, we can often still feel unsatisfied and...