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The Timelessness of Titanic
Lincolnshire Theatre Pulls out All the Stops in its 50th Anniversary Season Article by Stephen Neilson | Photography by Justin Barbin Photography The original 1997 Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, and a successful revival in 2014 further ignited the musical’s popularity. Lincolnshire Marriott Theatre just concluded its triumphant run of the show this month. Marriott Theatre’s first-rate cast and crew...
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Life + Culture
"You Should Give it a Go!"
Local Student Scores Big as a Three-Time Jeopardy! Champion Article by Stephen Neilson with Rishabh Wuppalapati | Photography by Rishabh Wuppalapati Rishabh Wuppalapati, recently-minted Jeopardy! champion and Tournament of Champions (TOC) participant from Vernon Hills, graduated with honors from Lake County’s Stevenson High and just completed his sophomore year at the University of Pennsylvania. His insider’s scoop on the full Jeopardy! experience below was edited for length. SW Lake: ...
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Look Sharp
Shop Local for Warm Weather Fits That Will Up Your Fashion Game. Article by Daniel Wimer | Photography by Provided DIBI Menswear is at the forefront of fashion while rooted in timeless sophistication, offering confidence and lasting style. Tailored for the modern gentleman, DIBI Menswear merges contemporary style with timeless classics to create a versatile wardrobe that travels effortlessly from the boardroom to the golf course, special occasions and resorts. Every garment and accessory is...
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Life + Culture
New Orleans on My Mind
An Intimate Expose of a 25-Year Love Affair. Article and Photography by Tobin Fraley All cities are unique, instantly recognizable by anyone who has lived in or visited them. And yet, New Orleans stands out—most notably because it is an island of diversity surrounded by a regional ethos that often disdains outliers, rejects joie de vivre, and limits personal freedoms. It is a vibrant city, filled with music and food and dancing in the streets. Little is off-limits; alcohol flows with abandon...
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