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HEALING VISIONS

Growing up in Little Village on Chicago’s South Side, Mexican American artist Elsa Muñoz spent much of her youth indoors, away from the threat of violence on the streets. But gifted with a rich imagination, deep spirituality, and love for beauty, the sanctuary she cultivated within herself sustained hope and then found beautiful expression as

THE BUZZ: APRIL 2024

THE LIBERATED GARDEN The Garden Liberated: An Evolution of Italian Garden Design brings together 10 Italian gardens created by Italy’s most respected garden architect, Paolo Pejrone. The gardens are located in different regions of Italy ranging from the wetlands of Piedmont to the gentle hills of Tuscany to the lush Riviera to the sunny coasts

TIME FOR TEA

Growing up in China, Mia Wan began her mornings with a simple, yet beautiful tradition. “The tea would always be brewing in the kitchen,” recalls Wan. “It’s the tradition of our hometown. We would drink tea with our family and then we would talk. When I moved to America to study at Purdue University, those

#HASHTAG: SAMMI VERHEY

Highland Park’s SAMMI VERHEY believes that impactful documentary films are the best way to forge connections, build trust, and create change. After nearly a decade working for President Barack Obama, Verhey transferred that experience to her role as Executive Director at Chicago Media Project (CMP), a nonprofit in support of films that use media to

#HASHTAG: JESSICA MERAR

Highland Park’s JESSICA MERAR is on a mission to spread awareness for pediatric cancer and raise funds to support local children battling cancer. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, Merar has been on the front lines of care at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for 15 years. In 2020, she saw

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