Thomas Connors

A WASH IN POSSIBILITY

The paintings of Patricia Markos Dolan are portals to the elemental. The artist’s world is limitless,” observed the great 20th-century photographer Paul Strand. “It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.” For Winnetka-based artist Patricia Markos Dolan, that world is framed by

LES HOMMES DE CAILLEBOTTE

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World examines the artist’s portrayals of the people in his life in 19th-century France. Gloria Groom has helmed many of the Art Institute of Chicago’s blockbuster exhibitions, including those dedicated to Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Now, working with peers at Paris’ Musée d’Orsay

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Pickles Group, the brainchild of three couples contending with cancer, helps the children of parents diagnosed with cancer navigate difficult times. When bad things happen, adults often have no choice but to pick up the pieces and move on. But kids aren’t always equipped to do the same. They’re often at a loss to make

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

The North Shore Civic Club kickstarts conversations. According to philosopher William James, a country’s fortune is directly tied to the level of civic discourse between its citizens. “The nation blessed above all nations,” he wrote, “is she in whom the civic genius of the people does the saving day by day … by good temper

DOWN ON THE FARM

Switching the city for the suburbs, this couple has found their sweet spot. It’s no secret that many people say “so long” to the city once they have children. But not everyone sets up stakes elsewhere because they’re tired of tripping over the toys scattered across the living room floor. Take Eric and Emily Gannon.

THE 411

How to start a needlepoint club. For those new to needlepoint and interested in starting their own needlepoint club, needlepoint guru Jenny Welsh advises the best thing to do is to hook up with one of the local shops to find a beginner project. In our greater area, stitchers could look into The Canvasback in

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