Sherry Thomas

ART OF LIVING TRUTHFULLY

The conversation you are about to have with Jeremy Kruse is not a skit. It could be, but it’s not. The interview (let’s pretend you’re writer on deadline) is all about delving into his life story (starting in Lincolnshire, where he was born) and finding out exactly how this seasoned Method actor (resume includes the

WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE

She gave us some of the greatest songs of our lives. From such legendary hits as “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and “Higher Love” to “How Will I Know,” the enduring popularity of the late Whitney Houston’s iconic songbook is a testament to her legacy. On Friday, August 30, thanks to a special arrangement with

AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

Step into a bygone era and celebrate an iconic chapter of American music on August 4 as the Ravinia Women’s Board hosts its annual summer Gala, a flagship fundraiser to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play and other music education programs. “What’s truly unique about this year’s Gala is our immersive mid-century modern theme, paired with

FAMILY FIRST

New Jersey native Julie Haas grew up relocating around the country with her family, exposing her to change at an early age. “I truly feel my childhood was such a blessing to have exposure to a wide range of people, cultures, and opportunities,” says Haas, a Lake Forest stay-at-home mom who lived in such places

SAY ANYTHING

Words are power, often used to persuade, motivate, and inspire. And that’s exactly what longtime Lake Bluff resident Joyce Foster had in mind when she began posting quotes about native gardening on an easel-style sandwich board in her lush, wildflower-laden front yard. Gems like this Chinese proverb—“The best time to plant an oak is 20

GREATEST SHOW ON MIDDLE-EARTH

Alina Taber had been acting professionally since she was a teenager, so she knew going into the audition that rejection is just part of the game. But something about the role of Arwen in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s (CST) U.S. premiere of The Lord of the Rings—A Musical Tale felt right, like it was meant to

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