Richard Hunt Celebrates in Benton Harbor by Barbara Stodola Richard Hunt Has Reached a Point in Life Where He Could Have Settled Anyplace He Liked

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Volume 21, Number 43 Thursday, November 3, 2005 Richard Hunt Celebrates in Benton Harbor By Barbara Stodola Richard Hunt has reached a point in life where he could have settled anyplace he liked. The place he chose was Benton Harbor, Michigan. Anyone familiar with the sculptor’s phenomenal success and international connections might well wonder about this choice, until visiting his off-the-beaten-path studio -- and then the why’s and wherefore’s begin to fall into place.

Richard Hunt, the acclaimed sculptor, stands beside models of his work at his studio in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The upcoming weekend is a good time to make the trip. It is 45 minutes from Michigan City, driving straight up the Red Arrow Highway and then turn- ing right before the St. Joseph River, veering toward the old downtown of Benton Harbor. Richard Hunt is opening his studio on Friday and Saturday evenings, to celebrate his 10th anniversary in the neighborhood he is helping to revitalize. His neighbors are celebrating too. On Saturday evening Nov. 5, a musical performance will take place at the First Presbyterian Church right up the street -- in fact, up the hill -- from Hunt’s studio. Three pianists will perform, each in a different style -- classical, jazz and gospel. The concert will be followed by an “Afterglow” at the artist’s studio. A special children’s event on Saturday afternoon will feature songs and stories by legendary per- Paying homage to the sea, this 50-foot-high sculpture of dazzling stain- former Ella Jenkins. less steel, stands at the St. Joseph River and Lake Michigan, calling out And You, Seas. Hunt Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 November 3, 2005

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A visitor to the quiet downtown of Benton Harbor can easily locate the sculptor’s studio, with these large corten steel pieces set out on the sidewalk.

Hunt Continued from Page 1 The weekend festivities are planned to capture the mood of “renewal through the arts” which, though slow in coming, is rejuvenating the hopeful community of Benton Harbor. Central to this effort is the presence of Richard Hunt, the internationally acclaimed sculptor who has embodied the spirit of success ever A spacious showroom sets off life-sized sculpture in Richard Hunt’s since the 1950s, when he was the star student at the studio, a building formerly occupied by a car dealer. School of the Art Institute of Chicago. tician. Early on, his prodigious artistic talents were Life has been good to Richard Howard Hunt. He has recognized. Upon graduation from the Art Institute, won more commissions for public sculptures than he was awarded a foreign travel fellowship, which led any other artist in the United States. His work is prized to an art excursion through England, France, Spain by museums across the country, from the Metropolitan and Italy. He was especially attracted to the modernist and MOMA in New York to the Los Angeles County metal sculpture of Julio Gonzalez and Pablo Picasso, Museum in California. He has received honorary as well as their sources in African art. degrees from Northwestern, Tufts, Roosevelt, Colorado By the time he completed his U.S. Army stint in 1960, State, the University of Michigan and seven other col- Hunt was already represented by a New York gallery. leges. He has taught at Purdue (1965) and Indiana A Guggenheim fellowship University (1975), as well as Harvard, Yale and enabled him to set up a weld- Cornell. He has served on innumerable boards and ing studio and to work on his advisory councils, including 20 years at the Ravinia art full-time, while taking part- Festival. His large public sculptures can be seen in time teaching jobs in the 16 states, the District of Columbia, the Museum of the Chicago area. It was a gamble Twentieth Century in Vienna and the National which paid off handsomely. Museum of Israel in Jerusalem. If you look him up on Yahoo! you will find 475,000 entries. This welded steel Hero’s Head was done All this constitutes a good bit of fame and glory for by Hunt during his student years and -- with its single eyeball, cracked head/hel- a young man who grew up on the south side of met and gaping mouth -- shows the sug- Chicago; his father was a barber and his mother a beau- gestive power of his imagery. THE November 3, 2005 Page 3

In 1967 Hunt was honored by a retrospective exhibit at the Milwaukee Museum, followed by one at the Open ‘til 6 p.m. Museum of Modern Art in 1971; he was only 36 years Evenings old. The Johnson family of Chicago, heads of publish- ing and manufacturing businesses, were early patrons. So were the Lubezniks, who owned numerous McDonald’s restaurants in northwest Indiana; they www.littlehousefashions.comElegant Apparel for the had a Richard Hunt sculpture installed at the entrance [email protected] Conscious Woman Women’s Apparel to their office building in Michigan City. It is a large bronze piece entitled Hybrid Figure, and was part of the gift the Lubeznik family gave to the community 15% Off Regular Priced when the building became the Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Merchandise Storewide Sale!

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The highly polished surfaces and burnished seams bring an air of elegance to this large stainless steel sculpture, Low Flight.

Hunt Continued from Page 3 Occasionally a biblical reference has inspired a work of art -- such as Eternal Life and The Bush Was Not Consumed, both done for Jewish temples in Jacob’s Ladder (1977) is suspended from the ceiling and reaching upward from the floor, at the Carter Woodson Kankakee, Illinois. Jacob’s Ladder is a monumental Library in Chicago. piece that occupies an entire atrium in the Carter Woodson Library in Chicago.

Wave and Branch is a lively invention, making reference to both organic life and the movements of the sea. Richard Hunt came of age during the civil rights movement, when cultural leaders were searching for talented black Americans to give voice to their visions. He rode the crest of that wave, winning commissions to do the Freedmen’s Column at Howard University (1976) and I Have Been to the Mountain Stages of Growth is one of Hunt’s masterful welded bronze pieces, (1977), a memorial to Martin Luther King in Memphis. taking its inspiration from plant life. It is displayed in his studio. Another hybrid structure stands in Harlem. THE November 3, 2005 Page 5

Hunt still maintains a studio in the city of Chicago, where many of his sculptures can be seen. On the University of Chicago campus there is a tall, cast bronze piece enigmatically entitled Why. His earliest public sculpture, done in 1968 for the University of Illinois Circle Campus, is now at the DuSable Museum. His latest popped up a few weeks ago, appar- Richard Howard Hunt, in a pensive moment. ently while nobody was looking, just outside the Chicago Cultural Center at Randolph and Garland Court. It is confi- dently entitled We Will (2005). Despite his huge popularity in Chicago and its suburbs, Hunt finds it is good to get away sometimes, to the new life he is carving out in Benton Harbor. His studio is a space to be coveted -- high ceilings, polished floors, great expanses of windows. The building used to be an auto showroom, and its spacious interior allows separate work areas for model-making and Freeform (1993), an impressive sculpture of cast stainless steel, occupies drawing, living quarters for his assistant Jesus Lopez, a prominent position outside the State of Illinois Center in Chicago. a library and a splendid display room. Hunt has a long-established relationship with patrons in southern Michigan. His outdoor sculptures can be seen along the corridor from Detroit to Ann Arbor to Jackson to Kalamazoo and even in the little burg of Dowagiac. The Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids selected Hunt to do the inaugural exhibition of their sculpture galleries, in September, 2000. The move to Benton Harbor, however, took a bit of arm-twisting from the masterful promoter John Wilson (founder of Lakeside Galleries and Chicago’s Art Expo). Wilson has sunk his energies into the redoing of Benton Harbor, an endeavor which now counts an art gallery, a dance studio, a glass-blowing studio and the biggest catch of all, the Richard Hunt Sculpture Center. “Public sculpture responds to the dynamics of a community,” Hunt has been quoted as saying. In no instance is this more applicable than in Benton Harbor’s twin city, St. Joseph, where visitors can see the largest sculpture the artist has ever done. It is a stunning, 50-foot-tall piece of welded stainless steel, an abstract creation resembling “a bird, a fish, a wave,” and poised atop a monumental column. Commissioned by the Krasl Museum in 2002, it stands at the point where the St. Joseph River meets Lake Michigan. And You, Seas it is named, drawing its title from a poem by St. John Perse, a French sur- realist poet Hunt admires, and paying homage to Richard Hunt’s bronze Why casts its enigmatic presence over the University of Chicago campus. (Photo by Myron Davis) the sea. (Seen on the cover.)

The Richard Hunt Studio Center is located at 258 Territorial Road in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The 10- Year Anniversary Celebration will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. On Saturday, Nov. 5, Ella Jenkins will present Stories and Songs (for children) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. On Saturday evening Nov.5, a musical performance will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 474 Green Avenue. Three Pianists: A Concert of Classical, Jazz and Gospel Music will run from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by a reception at Hunt’s studio. THE Page 6 November 3, 2005 In Memory of Trish Miller, 1942-2005 The staff here at The Beacher staff would like to extend condolences to the family of Trisha Miller, owner of Miller’s restau- rant in Union Pier, MI. She passed away in THE CLIPPER SHIP GALLERY Chicago on Oct. 17th. Her • Paintings • Limited Edition Prints husband, Ron, preceded • Custom Framing • Nautical Gifts & Accessories her in death. Trisha and her husband Specializing in Marine Art by Charles Vickery & other artists. See our fine selections of Wildlife, Florals, Ron have had a long and Landscapes & Contemporary Art warm relationship with ta116 North Whittaker Street this newspaper going back New Buffalo, Michigan almost twenty years. iw(269) 469-2590 A Celebration of Life ceremony was held on Oct. 22nd at Harbert Community Church, Harbert, MI, and interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. VEST AL ON Sweet Real Estate: Gingerbread Houses STEAKHOUSE The sweetest pieces of real estate in all of Porter G County will be on display during the upcoming holidays at the Chesterton Art Center. Join the fun and Daily Specials start planning your unique construction project now. The 5th Annual Sugar Plum Visions Gingerbread MONDAY House exhibit and competition is soliciting entrants BBQ Ribs $10.95 to start designing, building and decorating their gingerbread dream home. Entries are not limited to houses, however. Past entries have included minia- TUESDAY ture villages, a fort, vegetable garden and even a 2 for 2 $20.00 train station. Choices: On Sat., Nov. 5th, Judy Gregurich and Becky 2 (8 oz.) Pork Chops Lake Perch Graham are hosting an afternoon session in building Beef or Chicken Shish Kabob Lasagna and decorating a gingerbread house. The session Tenderloin Medallions BBQ Ribs begins at noon and will conclude no later than 4 p.m. Individuals and families can build a house from a kit, Apple Cobbler - dessert and use their own candy to embellish the trim. Participants will need to bring a glue gun and sticks, WEDNESDAY and two bags of candy to share with other class mem- All You Can Eat Lake Perch $11.95 bers. Cost of the class is $10 and proceeds are targeted for the Art Center's Building Fund. THURSDAY Students who participate in the Nov. 5th workshop 16 oz. Ribeye $14.95 at the Chesterton Art Center are welcome to enter their finished creation into the Sugar Plum Visions exhib- All above Dinners include Soup or Salad, Potato, Bread & Butter it and competition that kicks off on Fri., Nov. 25. There are no limits to the number of entries one For Reservations Call individual may enter, and one does not have to attend Gift Certificates All Major Credit the November 5th workshop in order to be eligible. Available 879-5555 Cards Accepted To jump-start a gingerbread construction project, a 4:00 p.m. - Regular Dinner Menu handout listing tips for using different types of can- dies for decoration are available for free at the Art Center. Banquets Available for 50 or more For more information, contact the Chesterton Art Before the Franklin St. Bridge, Michigan City Center at 219.926.4711. The Center is located at 115 S. Fourth St., Chesterton. THE November 3, 2005 Page 7

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by Paula McHugh Decades before The Beacher ever existed, the atmosphere of the southern shores of Lake Michigan drew flocks of new residents to Beacher Country. Some of us have been lucky to be born nearby; others have planted themselves here permanently after an initial summer visit sparked a vow to return again. And again. Sam Insull’s South Shore Railroad made it easy for vacation-needy urbanites to exit the noise and blus- ter of the Second City in order to escape across the state line to the once-marshy, far less populous dunes area. A new lakeside community called Beverly Shores piqued interest among these city refugees who desired a longer-term “summer getaway.” Beverly Shores and the surrounding area reminded a particular eth- nic group of their former homeland near the shores of the Baltic Sea. And so it happened that families who traced their roots back to Lithuania found a slice of heaven on this side of the lake. One of the most visible achievements accomplished by the club is According to Vytas Simkus, the current population Beverly Shores’ Lituanica Park, a seven-acre woodsy tract that features of Beverly Shores is somewhere between 70-90% of most notably, a 25-foot high sculpture commemorating a doomed 1933 Lithuanian heritage. These families-- whose home- transatlantic flight of the single-engine plane en route from New York to Kaunas (Lithuania) after which the park is named. Lithuanian sculptor land had been occupied by other countries, including Juozas Bakis designed the Cor-Ten steel sculpture, “Broken Wings,” the Germans, and the Soviets during and after WWII- which is a focal point of Lituanica Park. The park officially opened in - formed the American-Lithuanian Citizens Club of 1968; the sculpture was added four years later, when over 200 people attended the dedication. Beverly Shores around 1950. In 1991, the same group celebrated Lithuania’s independence from the Soviet local community’s various activities. One of the most Union. In mid-October of this year, club members cel- visible achievements accomplished by the club is ebrated their organization’s Golden Anniversary with Beverly Shores’ Lituanica Park, a seven-acre woodsy a banquet at Sand Creek Country Club. More than tract that features a pond, playground, tennis courts, 100 members attended the event. gazebo, park building, picnic tables, and most notably, a 25-foot high sculpture commemorating a doomed 1933 transatlantic flight of the single-engine plane en route from New York to Kaunas (Lithuania) after which the park is named. “It is the only park in the world named ‘Lituanica,’” Vytas said. Originally constructed at a cost of $40,000, the park came to life through a major fund-raising effort by club members. Picnics, art sales, pledges and private donations provided the money to see the project completed. Erdvilas Masiulis served as park architect and chairman of the Lituanica Park Foundation Executive Committee. Other members helping to see the project through to completion included Christine Austin, Dr. K. Ambrozaitis, I. Jonynas and S. Rudys. Senators Birch Bayh and Vance Hartke, U.S. Representative Earl Landgrebe, Beverly Shores Town Board President R. Christopher, Michigan City Mayor Conrad Kominiarek, Dr. K. Valiunas, E.A. Bartkus, Dr. J. Valantiejus, and Consul General of Lithuania, Vytas Simkus, who currently serves as President of the American- Lithuanian Citizens Club of Beverly Shores, gives a speech at the Dr. P. Daudzvardis served as Honorary Chairpersons. organization’s recent 50th anniversary celebration at Lithuanian sculptor Juozas Bakis designed the Sand Creek Country Club. (photo provided) Cor-Ten steel sculpture, “Broken Wings,” which is a Vytas, who currently serves as President, said that focal point of Lituanica Park. The park officially the organization’s mission has been to support opened in 1968; the sculpture was added four years Lithuanian charities and to actively participate in the later, when over 200 people attended the dedication. THE November 3, 2005 Page 13

Just a few years ago, in 1999, two visiting professors The Lithuanian communi- from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University donat- ty in Beverly Shores boasts a ed to the town of Beverly Shores a plaque dedicated number of fine artists, archi- to the plane’s lost aviators. The professors had been tects, writers, doctors, and impressed that the little town had a park named even opera singers. The Depot “Lituanica.” Art Gallery presented an exhibit in August, 2004 highlight- ing the “Lithuanian Artists of the Dunes” in which both native- and American-born artists displayed their works. Rita Dagys, Rasa Sutkus, Indre Lukas, Julie Kasniunas, Darius Bartkus and Audi Ambrozaitis displayed their art alongside native Lithuanians Maria Ambroziatis, Marija Meskauskas, Jurgis Daugvila, Janina Marks and Ada Sutkus. Also, the show featured works of deceased artists Viktoras Petravicius, printmaker of Just a few years ago, in 1999, two visiting professors from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University donated to the town of Beverly Shores a Union Pier and glass artist plaque dedicated to the plane’s lost aviators. The professors had been Adolphus Valeska. impressed that the little town had a park named “Lituanica.” Although not performed Years before the park idea had been born, the St. Ann of the Dunes church locally, the Lithuanian Opera windows were designed by Company counts among its American-Lithuanian Citizens Club of Beverly Shores glass artist Adolphus Valeska. had volunteered both funding and manpower to help local members Vytas Simkus. with the major reconstruction of St. Ann of the Dunes “The (Lithuanian) Opera is celebrating its fiftieth Catholic Church. Architect Erdvilas Masiulis spear- year this year, too,” Vytas said, adding that he has sung headed the plans that called for a new front entrance, baritone (“mostly chorus”) a glass wall behind the altar, and a new interior lay- with the opera for the past ten out. Amber—the fossil resin that Lithuania is famous years. The opera’s home stage for-- makes up the cross that hangs above the altar is Morton Auditorium in The amber pieces, melted down for the cross, came Cicero. The troupe presents from the personal collections of the Lithuanian women just one opera per year, but in the community. Local sculptor Jurgis Daugvila rehearsals begin after Labor carved a wood sculpture representative of a wayside Day and run as much as shrine, and the stained glass windows are the work twice-weekly until the per- of glass artist Adolphus Valeska. formance in April. “Most of the soloists are imported from Lithuania,” he said. The company per- forms all the classic operas Vytas Simkus has sung with the in the Lithuanian language. Lithuanian Opera Company for In addition to their indi- the past ten years.. vidual contributions to arts and cultural enrichment, the people who participate in American-Lithuanian Citizens Club of Beverly Shores work toward bettering the lives of orphaned children in the Baltic nation through monetary contributions. The club also has helped fund needed restoration of a crumbling castle in Kaunas. In their own neighborhood of Beverly Shores, the club donates to civic causes and to the local police and fire departments.

Read The Beacher On Line Amber pieces were melted down to make the cross that is above the altar in St. Ann of the Dunes Catholic Church in Beverly Shores. http://www.bbpnet.com/Beacher/ THE Page 14 November 3, 2005 Charcoal Drawing to Highlight Gallery Talk Encore! Join Mary Ann Pals at an opening reception of New Buffalo Community Partnership will again un- her work on Sun., Nov. 6 at the Chesterton Art Center. cork Beaujolais Nouveau at the Harbor Grand. The artist will present a discussion of her drawing tech- Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine drinker’s annual treat, niques during a Gallery Talk at 2:30 p.m. will again be featured in New Buffalo on the same The gallery’s featured exhibit is a culmination of evening this wine is permitted by French law to be Pals’ fine-tuned dedication to years of study in clas- released. Every year, Beaujolais Nouveau is shipped sical drawing. More than 25 drawings in charcoal, and throughout the world to be opened on the third pastel and charcoal are on display from Nov. 1-30. Thursday of November. And it’s on Thurs., Nov. 17, “I truly believe that unless a person knows how to from 5-7 p.m. (MI time), that the 2005 vintage will be draw well, they will not really excel in any other art poured at The Harbor Grand, accompanied by a lav- medium. Drawing is the foundation for all other ish assortment of artisinal cheeses, including Brie and artistic pursuits,” Pals said. Camembert, from Berrien County’s own Old Europe Pals, who teaches drawing to adults and children Cheese, Inc. at the Art Center, will have limited edition prints of Those who enjoy blending fun with civic spirit will some of her drawings available for sale at the Art Center. be glad to know this event will again raise funds for Information at 219.926.4711. The Art Center is New Buffalo Community Partnership, a non-profit organization devoted to improving parks and recreation- located at 115 S. Fourth St., one-half block south of al opportunities in the greater New Buffalo area. the stoplight at Fourth and Broadway in Chesterton. Following the Beaujolais Nouveau event, the Harbor Grand will be serving a special dinner in the Terrace A Blessed Country Craft Show Café to complement the tasting. The cost for the wine tasting is just $20; the cost of dinner will be from Trinity Lutheran School Sawyer PTL in Sawyer, MI the Terrace Café’s menu. is hosting its twelfth Annual Craft Show on Sat., To reserve a ticket and make a dinner reservation, Nov. 5, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (MI time). A bake sale phone The Harbor Grand at (269) 469-7700 or pur- will be held and lunch will be available all day. chase at the Women’s Wellness Spa at New Buffalo Handcrafted door prizes will be awarded throughout Inn & Spa. Bottles of the 2005 vintage may be pur- the day. More information: phone 269/426-3151. chased at the Wine Sellers. THE November 3, 2005 Page 15 Micky Gallas Properties 123 (219) 874-7070 Beach CRS (219) 874-5249 City T (269) 586-2350 Michigan 1-800-680-9682 Micky Gallas www.mickygallasproperties.com ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SRES Long Beach • Michigan City • New Buffalo Cell 219/861-6012 Visit these Open Houses Sunday, November 6th, 1-3pm

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Two New Exhibitions at Box Factory Two local arts organizations, Lakeshore Rug Hookers and Twin City Camera Club, will be featured in gallery shows through Nov. 27 at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI. “The Art of the Hooked Rug, a celebration of a classic craft” will be in the Heartha Whitlow Gallery. Curator for the show featuring work by 10 local rug hookers is Denise Tackett. More than 50 rugs, ranging in size from 8 x 24 inches to 38 x 82 inches, will be on display. A limited number will be for sale. In the Riverwalk Gallery, “Images 2005” will show- MICHIGAN CITY’S case work by 75 members of the Twin City Camera NICEST NEIGHBORHOOD Club, including framed photographs in both black and BIRCH TREE FARMS white and color. Curator for the show is Tom Tackett, Enjoy your morning coffee look- himself a local fine art photographer. ing out over lovely Lake Diane. Subject matter for the photographs, which were shot 4 bedroom/ 2 bath house locat- using both traditional film and digital cameras, ed on private lake. Fish and includes landscape, portrait and nature. Most of the canoe in your own back yard. New air conditioning and fur- photographs are for sale, ranging in price from $45 nace in 2004, walkout family room with fireplace. Lot size to $350. 98’ x 160’. Walk to Lake Michigan, Notre Dame School. More information at www.boxfactoryforthearts.org $269,000 or phone 269-983-3688 during normal gallery hours 219-861-7065 of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon.-Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. THE Page 18 November 3, 2005 A History Summarized in 200,000 Square Feet

by William F. Keefe

Our verdict is in, and it’s unanimous. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Illinois is a visual and auditory marvel. Its creators have done everything but bring Lincoln back to life. From the outside, the building looks traditional enough. Solid stone, modern but not extravagantly modern, it exudes more permanence than most banks. Walk inside and you are saying hello to President Lincoln and his wife Mary and their boys. The life-size family group, dominated unavoidably by the president at six feet four inches, stands well to the right in the The vast interior Plaza or lobby of the Lincoln Presidential Museum centers visitors’ attention vast entry hall, the Plaza. They might be on the Lincoln family (right). The president wears formal dress while wife Mary Todd Lincoln greeting guests at a Washington reception. is equally formal in bonnet and hoop skirt. Flash cameras hurl waves of light that wash over vis- “The Great American Story as Never Told Before” itors lining up to take their turns with the Lincolns. gathers momentum, masterfully. It begins to mesmerize. Touch the fabric of the family’s clothing. Does it have You find yourself in a modern television studio. an 1850s or 1860s feel? Whether yes or no, you’re allowed Unfolding before your eyes, campaign commercials inter- to touch, to photograph. Suddenly you are involved, pret in graphic terms the very complex presidential a part of the Great Emancipator’s life story, a participant election of 1860. in the long struggles and debates and silences of the Voices shout; orators preach. The passions awak- early years and the swelling turbulence of the later ened by the contentious election erupt in slogans divisions over war and slavery. and sometimes shocking declarations. “Slavery is the Negro’s natural and moral condition,” proclaims a partisan. It becomes a journey, the plot of a great novel whose denouement we have never read. A catacomb of passages, galleries, and exhibits great and small leads visitors physically while the compelling narrative of the Lincoln story unwinds. Trivia and Tragedy In almost the same sequence the ever-changing, ever- insightful panorama produces gems of trivia and heart-wrenching tragedy. “Mrs. Lincoln found almost from the first day in the White House that the Washington ‘grandes dames’ held her in low esteem,” whispers a female guide-attendant. We are admiring a scene in which Mary Todd Lincoln in formal dress A street divides the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield is apparently lording it over several similarly dressed- from the Presidential Museum. Both opened in April, 2005. (Keefe photo) -but headless--White House guests. What follows as you proceed through the exhibit and “So Mrs. Lincoln out-dressed them all,” the voice interconnecting sets of exhibits seems to, and actu- explains. “They had to ‘descend’ to imitating her.” ally may, run the catalogue of twentieth century Minutes later a stiffly formal presidential ball has technological devices and methods. A simple begin- given way to a deeply shadowed bedroom. Mrs. ning presents the young Lincoln reading by firelight. Lincoln sits next to the single bed, mortal concern etched The book’s title appears clearly: “Aesop’s Fables.” into her entire attitude. The Lincolns’ beloved son Willie Immediately you absorb the kind of shock that lies in the bed. President Lincoln in formal dress Lincoln must have experienced after traveling down stands in the partly opened door. The sounds of rev- the Mississippi River to New Orleans. In a diorama elry float from another region of the White House. that has brought tears to many eyes, a black family Willie is sick with what later analyses have indi- is “For Sale” on an auction block. Father, mother, and cated may have been typhoid fever. Two weeks and child are about to be sent in different directions, a day later, on February 20, 1862, Willie died. A pall with different (and unseen) owners. fell over the White House, never to leave. THE November 3, 2005 Page 19

In a historic scene, President Lincoln discusses his draft of the Emancipation Proclamation with his cabinet members, The date was September 22, 1862. The proclamation’s draft was published the next day and became effective on January 1, 1863. The figures in the scene (clockwise, starting with Lincoln at end of table) are William Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Montgomery Blair, Edwin Stanton, Gideon Wells, Caleb Smith, and Edward Bates. (Copyright 2005, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. All rights reserved)

There are serious sidelights. We eavesdrop on con- from the museum’s front door. versations among some of the White House’s black ser- We wander further, pause, absorb, forget, backtrack. vants as they discuss the possibility of emancipa- Study the figure of Mrs. Lincoln as she wrestles with tion. The evidence presented to our eyes shows Lincoln the demons of depression--and refuses to reenter in the White House Cabinet Room. The president and Willie’s death-room. Linger in “Mrs. Lincoln’s Attic” his cabinet advisors are struggling to determine to watch kids dress up or play with children’s toys. whether the Emancipation Proclamation will redefine Relive the tragedy written darkly in the “Lincoln’s Eyes” the war’s purpose. exhibit. On it goes. Two hours, two and a half hours of our And stop for long minutes of reflection in the exhib- real-time lives pass. On the walls the Civil War runs it titled “Blood on the Moon.” Here we find a substantial its course, dyeing the nation with blood. number of articles loaned to the museum for the In one remarkable exhibit, “The Civil War in Four 140th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination. This spe- Minutes,” little explosions on a giant map of the cial event that closed on October 16 used artifacts to then-United States mark the sites of major battles. pluck at your heart-strings: the carriage in which the The explosions dot the map from Texas to Gettysburg. Lincolns rode to Ford’s Theatre, the deathbed, others. Numbers show, horrifyingly, the battle casualties. Immersed, we wallow endlessly in the sorcery of the “You Are There” words. “Four score and seven years. . .” “With malice We have read that the intention toward none. . .” “This proclamation changes our of the creators of this 200,000- reasons for fighting the war. . .” “Now he belongs to square-foot, $150 million com- the ages. . .” plex, including both the library and We pilgrims in Lincolnland congregate near the muse- the museum, was to “make young um entrance. We have been through a seance, a voy- people in particular feel as if they age through high-tech history. were there.” The creators have It feels strange to be back in the twenty-first cen- certainly achieved that goal with tury. And we are too late to visit the library--this Carol and me. We find it hard to time. leave some exhibits. In “The Ghosts of the Library” Pictures of the 16th president of the United States the sense of wonder becomes appear everywhere in uncannily focused. A live actor the Lincoln Presidential strides a book-lined stage, pro- Museum. An exhibit that includes a full-face viding insights on the Lincoln image of the president-- Presidential Library and conjur- one similar to the above- ing ghostly images of human fig- -is titled “Lincoln’s Eyes.” ures, books, and other library essentials. The actor, we learn, is using holavision technology to summon the magic, vaporous visions. So entrancing is the presentation that we almost forget that the library stands a few steps distant A copy of the check Lincoln received for serving in the Illinois State Legislature in 1840-41 is a treasured souvenir of a visit to the Presidential Museum. THE Page 20 November 3, 2005 Writing Out Loud Has New Location Michigan City Public Library’s Writing Out Loud series will continue on Sat., Small’s Nov. 5th, 7:30 p.m. Due to remodeling at the library, this program will be held Dept. 9 Gifts at the Jack and Shirley 8TH ANNUAL Lubeznik Center for the HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Arts, 101 W. 2nd. St. This month’s featured Friday-Sunday writer is Jane Hamilton. November 4th-6th & 11th-13th She lives, works and writes Browse 4 levels of beautiful displays in an orchard farmhouse in • In-store Christmas Specials Wisconsin. Her short sto- • Unique Gift Ideas ries have appeared in Author Jane Hamilton • Holiday Ornaments, Jewelry, Harper's magazine. For Furniture and Antiques The Book of Ruth she received the 1989 PEN/Ernest • Refreshments & Drawings Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel. Seven years after its publication, it was chosen for the Make Small’s a Holiday Tradition Oprah Book Club, giving it a second life. In 1994 Michigan 1551 E. • U.S. Hwy. 20, LaPorte New Buffalo 12 Lake Michigan Hamilton published A Map of The World which 7 miles east of I-94 on US 20 (Exit 40A) Michigan became an international bestseller, and in 1998, The OPEN 7 DAYS City 94 SMALL’S GARDEN Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 10-4 12 39 CENTER Short History of a Prince won the Heartland Prize for 80 90

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A contemplative audience listens as former US Navy Ensign Harlan Twible recounts the heroic efforts of sailors stranded in the Pacific and clinging for life as they bravely fought a war to ensure freedom for all Americans. THE November 3, 2005 Page 25

A quiet hush filled the Krueger gym as sixth graders hung on every word from the hero of their book, Left for Dead, former US Navy Ensign Harlan Twible. Twible recounted fighting for his life when stranded in the Pacific after the USS Indianapolis on which he was stationed sank in 12 minutes after being struck by two torpedoes during World War II. Seeing a real life hero from a book was a first for Another main character in the book, Hunter Smith, many of the students. will be speaking at the MCPL 9:15 to 10 a.m. Friday Devon Carlson was one of nearly a dozen students Nov. 18. Smith, at the age 11 in 1996, and after read- that served as an ambassador greeting Twible and Lions ing about the court martial of the USS Indianapolis’ Club members to the school. “The book was scary,” the Capt. Charles McVay, is credited with spearheading sixth grader said, “When I tried to imagine how that the effort that eventually exonerated him. is (being in the water) it makes me sad to think After the war, Twible resided in Long Beach from about how hard it was.” 1958 to 1964 with his wife Alice and children and worked Lions Club member Jim Alred grew up during the at the Hayes Corp. His oldest, Pamela, graduated from World War II era and thought the presentation was Elston High School and Susan attended Krueger “Very interesting and very worthwhile.” before the family moved to Connecticut when he took “Young people do not recognize this part of histo- a new job. ry,” he said, “The men gave up so much.” He echoed Twible said although the shipwreck experience Twible’s sentiment, “Freedom is not free.” was tragic, it strengthened him. Lions Literacy Chair Arlene Tarasick added, “I was saddened by the loss of life - whatever it did, “Literacy is about reading to learn, not just learning it did good for me. It improved me as a person. After to read.” surviving that I’ve had very little fear of anything in Sixth grade teacher Linda Swedenberg said as life. Once you’re in a situation that is hopeless you real- part of the year’s focus on the book the students will ize that God is in control and whatever will be will be building a victory garden in the school’s courtyard, be.” having a history project fair and possibly meeting with He presented Krueger with a model of the USS the US Coast Guard to learn more about ships. Indianapolis.

Teachers Steve Kahn and Eric Kennedy took the opportunity to learn The model of the USS Indianapolis that Harlan presented to more about World War II with Harlan Twible, center. Krueger Middle School. THE Page 26 November 3, 2005 Big Band and Tribute to Sinatra Me & The Boys will bring the big band sound for listening and dancing to The Acorn on Fri., Nov. 4, and Acorn favorite Justin Hayford will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra on Sat., Nov. 5. Reminiscent of dark, smoky nightclubs and brightly-lit USO dance halls, Me & The Boys, featuring accomplished song stylist Mary Kay Steele, bring all the pol- ish and heat of the great Justin Hayford bands of the swing era performing favorites like “Stormy Weather,” “Orange Colored Sky” and “Black Coffee.” From Gershwin to Arlen, Miller to Ellington, Me & The Boys promise to celebrate the music that captured the spirit of a changing America. In addition to Mary Kay Steele, the group includes her husband, Peter Steele, on keyboard; Jennifer Whiting on alto saxophone; Larry Meschi, playing tenor and baritone saxophone, clarinet and flute; Jon Kaluzny on alto saxophone and flute; Charles Mann on trumpet; Darrel Tidaback on bass, and Norm Garbacik doing drums and vocals. In “Too Romantic: Frank Sinatra, Boy Crooner,” CONSTRUCTION Hayford sings through Sinatra’s early years. The show is the story of Sinatra’s early years as an amateur singer on the radio where he billed himself as “The UNLIMITED Romancer” and then his first tastes of stardom as the Call Now to Book Your Winter Project boy singer with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey. When most people think of Frank Sinatra, they hear • Room Additions the swinging, bravado stylist as the “Chairman of the Board” he became beginning in the mid 1950s, explains • Complete Home Hayford. But his first career as a sweet, gentle, Restoration supremely romantic crooner during the late 1930s and 1940s has been nearly forgotten. • Painting & The show includes many of Sinatra’s most famous early songs, such as “Let’s Get Away From It All,” “I’ll Drywall Never Smile Again” and “All Or Nothing At All.” It also • Excavation features many Sinatra rarities, including “A Sinner Kissed an Angel,” “Poor You” and “I Haven’t Time to • Kitchen & Bath Be a Millionaire.” Justin has performed to sold-out houses in Chicago Specialists at Toulouse on the Park, the Museum of Contemporary • Home Winterization Art and Davenport’s. He received the 2001 After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artist. • New Construction Both shows begin at 8 p.m. EST. Tickets are $15; reserve at 269-756-3879 or purchase at the door. The • References Available Acorn Theater is located in the historic Featherbone Factory at 107 Generations Dr., behind the Three Oaks 219-363-4196 Post Office on N. Elm Street. For maps, directions and other upcoming programs, visit www.acorntheater.com. THE November 3, 2005 Page 27 The Castillon Trio in New Buffalo Nov. 5 It’s A Girl!!! Come in to Bridal Reflections to see Our Newest Addition! BABY GIRL Christmas Dresses Winter Furs Party Dresses Spring/Summer Dresses All the Just Right Dresses for that BABY GIRL in your life!! from 6 mos-14

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foodstuff by carolyn mcconnell Our Town’s Own Food Festivals......

Easy Holiday Baking cookies, triple chocolate mousse, magic cookie bars. Jewel’s was an evening holiday cooking session Want the recipes? I can e-mail them cmcconnell@ with a joyful crowd of about seventy. Featured were adsnet.com.) If you haven’t been to one of Jewel’s goodies like elephant ear cookie crisps and swirled cooking programs, hit the next one -- held just before cheesecake nibbles. (The crowd also enjoyed peanut Lent. butter and jelly streusel bars, old fashioned hermit

Chef Karen Hylek, Jewel’s Assistant Service Manager Kenith Sheppard and chef Kathy Bynd. The chefs are from Kit Moss Production out of Northbrook. Part of the large crowd, enjoying the cooking festival

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Scott, Brandon and Brian – Jewel service Justin and friend Jacob have attended clerks who Jewel’s cooking sessions since they handed were toddlers out goodies to the large crowd

This pretty unnamed attendee won one of Jewel’s many door prizes THE November 3, 2005 Page 29

...... From Lodge to Luxurious

Then, one and a half days later, I eagerly journeyed Fegaras, owner of Rodini’s. Carsons will hold anoth- to Carson Pirie Scott & Co’s food fest. It was actual- er breakfast and show like this one the end of April. ly a Fall fashion show but was preceded by a luscious There’ll be another huge attendance, I’m sure. Ah, read- breakfast. A long loaded serving table was full of ers, our town is certainly enthusiastic about food. goodies cooked and served by popular local chef Larry

Chef Fegaras and his son Chef Kosta getting breakfast ready

Chef Fegaras flips the pancake –see it flying?

Yummy fruit among lots of other tantalizing stuff

Carsons store manager Roseann Three of my Bridge buddies were there, too -- Jean Yelton, Sarah Cole, Marge Kunkle. Dzieglowicz put on a great program THE Page 30 November 3, 2005 The Beach Garden Club BEACHSIDE GARDENS & GIFT CENTER The Beach Garden Club met at the home of Marilyn FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS McKay on Sept. 22nd. New officers, Joan Lincke, Treasurer, and Betty Duggan, Recording Secretary, Colorful MUMS were introduced by Deanna Caulfield, President. Flowering KALE, ASTERS, A very enjoyable program, “Monet’s Gardens in Horticultural Consultation Winter PANSIES Design/Construction Spring and Summer” was presented by artist Susan Landscape Maintenance Ornamental Grasses K. Rosso. *Fall Bulbs SEDUM Autumn Joy Retaining Walls Pumpkins Brick Walkways and Patios Flagstone, Boulders * Fall Sale!* Top Soil, Mulches 40-50% off Potted Trees Mushroom Compost Espoma Natural Fertilizers 3725 E. U.S. Highway 12, Michigan City, IN Shrubs, Trees, Evergreens 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 212 Perennials galore Weekdays 9:00-5:30 • Sat. 9-5 • Sun.10-4 Garden Weeding Service 879-8878 visit us at: www.beachsidegardens.com

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(l-r): Betty Duggan holds a vase of flowers presented to her as Deanna Caulfield, A gift was presented to retir- President, swears her in as new ing Recording Secretary, Recording Secretary. Carolyn Gozdecki.

Joan Lincke (holding flowers) is sworn in as new Treasurer by Deanna Caulfield, President (far right), while Marian Schoonaert and Betty Duggan look on. THE November 3, 2005 Page 31

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7:30-8:30 p.m. ANNIVERSARY PARTY. November 5 is the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s 39th anniversary. Learn of the early struggles to create this park. Meet the faces of those who battled for this park’s creation for its future visitors including the very first director of the National Park Service. Meet at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 1:30-3 p.m. INDU 39TH BIRTHDAY PARTY. Come prepared to tell stories about when you were young, bring pictures from your early years, and participate in games from your youth. Help us celebrate our 39th birthday as well as remember the words that were spoken in Washington D.C. in 1966. This party will • Custom Mortgage Loans start off with a short presentation. Meet at Dorothy • Free & Quick Pre-Approvals Buell Memorial Visitor Center. 3 p.m. FEEDING TIME AT CHELLBERG. Experience Mark Verni life on this 1880s-1930s era farm. Help our farmer haul Mortgage Consultant feed for the menagerie of domestic animals that call 708-280-2839 Chellberg Farm home. Meet at Chellberg Farm barn. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 P Indiana & Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee 3 p.m. FEEDING TIME AT CHELLBERG FARM. See description above. For more information, phone 219/926-7561, ext. 225. Thomas Mulcahy Mulcahy Builders General Contractor, PE “Side By Side By Sondheim” QUALITY BUILT The music of award-winning composer Stephen CUSTOM HOMES & Sondheim will be featured in Valparaiso University’s MAJOR REMODELING production of “Side By Side By Sondheim” in PROJECTS November.Performances will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 & 11, at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 & 12, and at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 & 13 in the Studio Theatre at the VU Center for the Arts, 1709 219.241.1020 (cell) Chapel Drive. Tickets are $15/adults, $10/students and [email protected] senior citizens; they can be reserved by phoning the www.mulcahybuilders.com VU Box Office at 219/464-5162. The musical tribute to Sondheim, one of Broadway’s most innovative and influential artists, will feature songs from some of his best-known musicals including “West Side Story,” “A Little Night Music,” “Follies,” Giving Furniture New Life Since 1939 “Company,” and A Funny Thing Happened On the Way Lou Butcher’s to the Forum.” FURNITURE WERKS Notre Dame Book Fair W INC S The Notre Dame School Book Fair will take place Refinish • Upholster • Restore Mon.-Fri., Nov. 7-11 in the school gym. Great selec- Guaranteed Craftsmanship • Pick-Up & Delivery in IL, IN, MI tions and holiday gifts from The Bookstore of Michigan Visit Our Showroom with Over 15,000 Designer Fabric Choices City and Scholastic Books will be available. 219-872-1700 Hours for the sale will be Mon.-Wed., 8:30 a.m.-3 4980 W. Hwy 20 • In “The Pines” • Michigan City, IN 46360 p.m., Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. www.furniturewerks.com Also, Sundays, Nov. 6 & 13 from 10-11 a.m. THE November 3, 2005 Page 35 Flying Carpet Travelogue Magic of Malaysia, narrated by Hal McClure, will be the next program in the Flying Carpet Travelogue Series on Thurs., Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. The show will be held at the Michigan City Junior High School Performing Arts OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER 20 Center, 317 Detroit St., New Hours Thursday-Monday 11-6 Michigan City. Design Service Available Travel to the exotic islands 14913 Lakeside Road, Lakeside, Michigan 49116 Tel 269-469-2344 • Fax 269-469-0254 of Penang, Langkawi and Tioman - the Bai Ha of South Pacific - to historic Melaka. Hal McClure Then cross the South China Sea to see the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah, and boat up river to see Bidayub tribesmen whose ancestors were headhunters, and who still Eat At Moe’s use blowpipes to hunt. You will have a close-up look Mediterranean On Lake Michigan at the endangered orangutans in jungle rehabilita- et tion centers waiting to be returned to their forest home. 219-871-1223 tre But when all is said and done, the country’s charm 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY - NOV. 11TH S N radiates from the multi-cultural Malaysian people. COME CELEBRATE WITH US! lin , I ank ity 1 Fr 330 an C ichig An eclectic Still Life Painting Workshop www.eatatmoes.net M dining experience Watercolor artist and teacher Leona Jurincie will present a full-day workshop on creating remarkable still life compositions on Wed., Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Chesterton Art Center. We can help! Students are requested to bring favorite still life We’ll do the cleaning objects to the class. Suggestions include old, worn books; while you enjoy jewelry; pottery, tea cups; flowers; vegetables; fruits some free time. and material for draping. 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Fall Arts & Crafts Bazaar kitchens, baths & flooring • Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Start your holiday shopping at the Fall Arts & • Custom Countertops Crafts Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 5, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at • Ceramic & Natural Stone Tile • Carpet • Wood & Laminate Flooring the First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. 9th St., • Window Blinds & Shutters • California Closet Systems Michigan City. Items offered will be clowns, aprons, • Interior Design, Planning & Consultation lap quilts, “Baskets of Love”, sweatshirts, pillows, knit- • Complete Installation/Construction Services • Kitchen/Bath Remodeling ted and crocheted afghans, ornaments, wreaths, hats, • Room Additions, Decks, Porches, etc. • Licensed in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois “Gifts from a Jar”, and other handmade items. • Free Estimates & Measuring Proceeds of the Bazaar are to be used for local 1916 E. Hwy. 20 • Michigan City • 219-871-0555 and worldwide missions. Information: 879-4501. www.dunelandinteriors.com THE Page 36 November 3, 2005

High fashion teamed with 60% practicality! Over 300 OFF exciting colors, vinyls and 879-3845 fabrics. Priced to make 2501 Oriole Trail, Long Beach you smile. Loads of The Fall Girlfriend Sale, your ultimate woman’s Outstanding exclusive quality features. resale clothing event will take place this weekend and Vertical See them today! next. We have over 70 participants who have cleaned Blinds! mc-interiors.com their closets and collectively submitted 2000+ items of clothing in all sizes, jewelry, and accessories to be sold at $5, $10, $15 and up. There is an extraordinary Since 1950 Quality Products at Competitive Prices amount of new designer clothing with the store tags 1102 Franklin St., Michigan City 219-872-7236 • 1-800-949-4530 still attached, loads of gently used items ready for a new closet, plus much, much more! The Sale begins Fri., Nov. 4th, from 6-9 p.m. for participants and their friends, and is advertised and open to the public Nov. 5th & 12th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Our famous 1/2 price sale day is Sun., Nov. 13th, from noon-4 p.m. The Sale has become a tradition for buyers and sellers and has grown to be a fundraiser for various organizations. We accept cash, check with picture ID and Visa and MasterCard. Bring a girlfriend and come shop for incredible values plus a whole lot of fun! To find the Long Beach Community Center, take Hwy 12 east from Michigan City; turn left onto Karwick Rd/Chastleton towards Al’s Grocery store and continue to Lake Shore Drive. Turn right onto LSD and continue to next stop sign. Turn right onto St. Lawrence Ave., continue to stop sign and turn left onto Oriole Trail. The Center is 2 blocks up on the right (old Long Beach Elementary School). LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS AND MORE, INC. COMMUNITY = COMMUNICATION IN UNITY Local Employment Agency helps people maintain their independence in the security of their own homes since 1998 One Man Storytelling Show We provide: On Thurs., Nov. 3rd, 6:30 p.m., the First Presbyterian • 7 days/24 hours care and attention Church, 9th & Washington streets, Michigan City, will • day or night shift assistance host “Cotton Patch Community - Stories and Parables • limited medical/nursing services of Clarence Jordan” told by storyteller Daniel • medication management LeMonnier. • meal preparation This is a preview performance of a one man sto- • light housekeeping rytelling show about Clarence Jordan, the “spiritu- Michigan City: (219) 872-6221 al father of Habitat for Humanity.” Mr. LeMonnier will An alternative to nursing home premiere the project on Nov. 5th at the Indiana Historical Museum in Indianapolis. This Michigan City performance is a benefit for IS YOUR CPA YOUR “Concerned Citizens for the Homeless.” A freewill BUSINESS PARTNER? offering will be taken. WE WILL BE. Something for the Little Ones For your complimentary, no obligation copy of Mother Goose BABYTALK Lapsit “Your Accountant – Your Partner,” Call 269.469.9300 A Mother Goose Monday BABYTALK Lapsit will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 7 and 21 in the Children’s Services at the LaPorte County Public Library. Parents are invited to participate with their 0-18 month old children. The session will include 20-30 min- CPA & Business Advisory Services 23 N. Thompson Street Now Accepting Business and utes of stories, songs, fingerplays and playtime. If you New Buffalo, Michigan 49117 Individual Clients are coming for the first time, please register by calling 219/362-7128. THE November 3, 2005 Page 37 Supply Drive to Aid Shelter Starting Nov. 14th, St. Anthony Hospice, 2424 Franklin St., MC, will collect “wish list” items for the

Stepping Stone Shelter, a non-profit shelter in $ Michigan City for women experiencing abuse and WEDNESDAY - FAJITA’S FOR 2 14.95! domestic violence. (Chicken or Steak) includes Quesadilla Appetizer & Alamo Ice Cream for dessert This year’s “wish list” includes: nonperishable food THURSDAY items, fresh fruit and vegetables, paper/plastic items ALL “MEXICAN” DINNERS $9.99 (Kleenex, paper towels, plates, cups, etc.), cleaning sup- (does not include Huachinango or Crockett Ribs) plies, kitchen towels, vacuum cleaner w/attachments, FALL HOURS: Wed.-Fri. Open at 5:00 P.M. • Sat. & Sun. Open at 1:00 P.M. • Closed Mon. & Tue. women’s underwear (sizes 7-12), first aid supplies, laundry supplies, office supplies, laser printer and paper, 310 East Buffalo New Buffalo Mi personal items (deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brush- 269-469-9600 es, etc.), gift certificates (Kabelin, Meijer, Office Max & Al’s), games for teens, passes to skating rink, movie theaters, fun centers, zoos, bowling alleys, and Michigan City/LaPorte bus passes. The contribution of these items will assist the Stepping Stone Shelter in meeting the needs of fam- Residential ilies in the community. Items will be collected from Nov. 14-Dec. 19 and can be dropped off at the Hospice office. Questions: 219/877-2035 or 219/877-2030. Commercial Remodeling 830 Karwick Road “Holiday Housewalk” - Nov. 18 & 19 Michigan City, IN Tickets are now on sale for Michiana Humane (219) 874-6224 Society’s “Holiday Housewalk” to be held Fri., Nov. 18, Tom Wagner serving the beach area since 1994 from 6-9 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 19, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Florist/designers participating are Wright’s Flowers, Berg’s Floral & Gift Shop, Flowers with Jazz, Joy of Flowers, and Solberg’s House of Flowers. Floral and De Vries Tire Co. 1260 E. Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN gift items featured in some of the homes will be available for purchase after the tour. Serving the Michigan City Area since 1968 219 874-4261 Advance tickets for $25 are available at the above Michigan City florists and the Michiana Humane Society at 722 Hwy. 212. In LaPorte, tickets may be Firestone Tires purchased at Maple Lane Eye Care - Maple Lane Mall and The Framing Station - 715 Indiana Ave. Whittaker House, New Buffalo, MI will also have tickets. In addi- specializing in: tion, tickets may be purchased at the homes on tour Computerized Alignments days for $30. Air Conditioning Repairs All proceeds from the Holiday Housewalk go toward Mechanical Repairs the care and feeding of homeless animals awaiting adoption at The Michiana Humane Society. For additional information and Visa/MasterCard ticket orders, phone the shelter at 219/872-4499. 219-874-2015 QUIETLY New Writing Group CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF Maple City Word Crafters will meet from 6:00- PRODUCING 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 7 and 21 in the small meeting room at the LaPorte County Public Library, 904 FINE WORK Indiana Ave., LaPorte. This is a group for amateur writ- SINCE 1961 ers. It was formerly known as The Writer’s Block. There is no fee or registration. For more information or to request signing for the hearing impaired 48 hours in WENTLAND CONSTRUCTION advance, phone 219/362-6156. THE Page 38 November 3, 2005 Activities to Explore Ted Perzanowski, M.Div., B.A. Essential Life Skills Training In the Local Area: November 3 -- “Cotton Patch Community-Stories An effective alternative to counseling and psychotherapy and Parables of Clarence Jordan.” Told by storyteller for individuals and couples Daniel LeMonnier. First Presbyterian Church, 9th & Michigan City, IN - 219.879.9155 • Chicago, IL - 312.938.9155 Washington st., MC. 6:30 pm. Free-will offering. [email protected] Benefit for Concerned Citizens for the Homeless. November 3-7 -- “The Memory of a Killer.” Rated R. Thurs. & Fri. 6:30 pm; Sat. and Sun. 3:45 & 6:30 pm; Mon. 6:30 pm. (MI times). Dutch & French with Eng. subtitles. Also showing: “Saint Ralph.” Rated PG- Country Care Living 13. 9 pm Thurs.-Mon. Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St., Donna Garrett, Owned & Operated Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522 or www.vickers theatre.com LET US CARE FOR YOUR ELDERLY November 3-5, 10-12 -- “Belles.” Stage production LOVED ONES IN OUR HOME at 4th Street Theatre, 125 N. Fourth St., Chesterton. Indian Springs - Hwy 35 879-9701 Curtain 8 pm; Sun. matinee at 3 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 219/926-7875. November 4 -- “Share Our Dream” Gala fundraiser for Share Foundation. 6:30-11 pm at the Center for PLEASANT HEIGHTS FARM Visual and Performing Arts, Munster, IN. Cocktails, A First Quality Equestrian Facility since 1991 dinner, dancing to Tom Milo Band, silent & live auction. $100 per person. 219-778-2585 or e-mail Lessons • Boarding • Training • Shows [email protected] Dressage • C/T • English & Western Balance Seat November 4-5 -- 2nd Annual Holiday Craft & Children’s Camps Available Bake Sale at Grace Church, 2722 Wabash St., MC. 9 Call for Pony Ride Specials am-3 pm. Also hot lunch and raffles. 0707 N. Shebel Rd., Michigan City • Call 219-324-RIDE (7433) November 4-6, 11-13 -- “Side by Side by Sondheim.” Musical production saged in Valparaiso University’s Studio Theatre at the Center for the Arts on campus. WARREN J. ATTAR Fri. 8 pm; Sat. 2 pm; Sun. 7 pm. Tix $15/adults, Agent $10/students & sen. cit. Reserve at 219/464-5162. Representing State Farm Since 1971 November 5 -- 12th Annual “A Blessed Country My 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service Number is Craft Show.” 9 am-4 pm at Trinity Lutheran School, (219) 874-4256 5791 Sawyer Rd., Sawyer, MI. Includes bake sale, lunch, STATE FARM and door prizes. Auto 1902 E. US 20 • Evergreen Plaza Life Fire November 5 -- Fall Arts & Crafts Bazaar at First INSURANCE Michigan City, IN 46360 ® Fax: (219) 874-5430 Presbyterian Church, 9th & Washington streets, MC. 10 am-4 pm. November 5 -- St. Mary of the Lake School Fall Rummage Sale. 9 am-3 pm in the Parish Activity Center, THE 704 W. Merchant St., New Buffalo. November 5 -- Writing Out Loud at the MC Public BOOKSTORE WICKED Library. 7:30 pm. Guest author: Jane Hamilton. by Gregory Maguire Interviewer: Patricia Klewer. Due to library remod- oversize paperback $16.00 eling, this program will be held at the Lubeznik Art 1203 LIGHTHOUSE PLACE MICHIGAN CITY Center, 101 W. 2nd St., MC. 219/879-3993 November 5 -- The Castillon Trio in concert. 8 pm (MI time) at New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, New Buffalo, MI. Tix $10/adults, $5/students at door or 269/982-4030. November 5-6, 11-13, 18-20 -- “Wizard of Oz.” 19 Years of Stage production at the Memorial Opera House, 104 FREE DELIVERY Indiana Ave., Valparaiso. Fri. & Sat. 8 pm; Sun. 2 pm. LITTLE GIANT Tix $15/adults, $12/students, sen. cit. Reserve at 87G - IANT coupon valuable 219/548-9137.

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November 7 -- Memoirs. 1:30 pm at the MC Public Library. The meeting is open to anyone interested in ALL-PRO CONSTRUCTION CO. or already writing their memoirs. 219/873-3049. Kitchens • Bathrooms • Garages • Roofing • Siding • Decks November 7-11 -- Notre Dame School Book Fair. Porches • Concrete Work • Exterior & Interior Painting Mon.-Wed., 8:30 am-3 pm; Thurs., 8:30 am-7 pm; 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL REMODELING Fri., 8:30 am-5 pm; Sun., 10-11 am. “Improving With The Future” November 10 -- Purdue University North Central Cell: 919 Hwy. 212 Office: Open House for new students. 5:30-7:45 pm in the 219-898-4069 Michigan City, IN 46360 219-874-2069 Library-Student-Faculty Bldg. Free; preregister by Nov. 8 at 872-0527, ext. 5505. November 10 -- Writers’ Rendezvous. 6 pm at PRESSURE the MC Public Library. Writers are invited to share WASHING RIC’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES their writing each month. New members are wel- HOUSE Ph./Fax 269-556-9277 • Cell 219-898-1652 come. 219/873-3049 for more information. ROOF November 10 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue: “Magic SIDING GUTTER CLEANING of Malaysia.” Narrated by Hal McClure. 7 pm at BOATS HANDYMAN SERVICES Elston Performing Arts Center, 317 Detroit St., MC. WALKS GENERAL REPAIRS - CARPENTRY Tix at the door $5/adults, $2.50/students. DECKS November 13 -- 5th Annual Benefit Concert for INSURED RICK C. SPARKS, Owner Duneland Lutheran High School, corner Woodland & Coolspring Avenues, MC. 3 pm. Duneland Chamber Ensemble, Duneland Early Music Consort, Camerata Music Ensemble, and “The Joyful Noise” youth ensemble from Valparaiso. Free will offering after the con- Majestic Faux DECORATIVE & CUSTOM PAINTING cert. Info: 219/874-5103. 219-508-1137 FREE ESTIMATES Places to Visit: • Extraordinary Stenciling • Faux Finishes • Murals • Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan • Trompe l’oeil • Venetian Plaster • Marbles • City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under For Walls, Ceiling, Columns, Mantles, Furniture & More 3. Guided tours Mon.-Fri., 10 am, 11:30 am & 1 pm. THERESA BALAS, owner www.dec-arts.com *Serving most areas Info: 219-873-1520. Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues.- Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat.; closed Sun. & Mon. Adm. $3/adults, $2/vets & senior citizens, $1/ages 8-18, Send a Copy of and free to under 8 and active military personnel. Info THE 872-2702 or on the web at www.militaryhistory museum.org LaPorte County Historical Museum. Currently closed for move to new location. Projected opening: Spring 2006. 219/326-6808, ext. 276 or www.lapcohistsoc.org Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., to a Friend or Relative Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat.-Sun., 11 am-4 pm. Phone 874-4900. New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker BEACHER SUBSCRIPTION RATES St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm; Sat.-Sun., 10 am-3 pm (MI time). Info: 269/469-5409. Six Months ...... $16.00 Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, Michigan City. Sat. & Sun. only, 1-4 pm. Closes for season on One Year...... $28.00 Dec. 11. Lighthouse Christmas ornaments available. Adm.$2/adults, $1/grades 9-12, 50¢/grades 1-8, THE free/kindergarten & under. 872-6133. Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique 911 Franklin Street & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/cen. cit, $4/kids, Michigan City, IN 46360 free/under 3. 878-1514. Phone: 219/879-0088 The Depot Museum and Art Gallery of Beverly Shores, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open Fax: 219/879-8070 Sat. & Sun., 1-4 pm through November. Adm. free; dona- E-mail: [email protected] tions welcome. THE Page 40 November 3, 2005 Travels with Charley: A Truly Eye-Popping Trip to See Chihuly in Kalamazoo-ly by Charles McKelvy If like us, you rushed into Chicago a few years Dale Chihuly, of course, is known all over the plan- back to feast your eyes on Dale Chihuly’s dazzling et for his glass installations. His sculpted forms have “Garden of Glass” exhibition at Garfield Park been seen recently at the Tacoma Art Museum and Conservatory, then you must — absolutely must — at Marlborough Gallery in New York, but from now head to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and catch their until New Year’s Day you can see hundreds of Chihuly’s “Chihuly in Kalamazoo” exhibit. large- and small-scale glass pieces massed through- Why? out the most user-friendly art museum you could Because it is the only major exhibition of the inter- ever hope to find. nationally acclaimed artist’s work in North America I speak, of course, of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, at this time. And by that I mean that the meticulously or the KIA, which is conveniently located at 314 installed and lighted show opened September 25 and South Park Street, kitty-corner from the Celery City’s continues through January 1, 2006. lovely Bronson Park. Meaning you simply must take a break from your Natalie and I had every intention of attending the holiday shopping and head east on I-94 to delightful press preview for the exhibition, but other duties downtown Kalamazoo to treat your orbs to some of the called, and thus we did not put in our appearance until most amazing “eye candy” anywhere on the planet. the middle of October when we finally called KIA’s eru- dite Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Paul A. Stermer and said: “Yo, Paul, The Beacher news team is heading your way today. How about a press kit and a few passes?”

Paul Stermer has a Chihuly- hair day at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Stermer is the museum’s public relations & marketing coordinator. The “Fiori” garden of glass lacked only wild birds and animals.

Mr. Stermer not only furnished all of that, but he sportingly posed in front of Chihuly’s gleaming Tower of Glass that commands the KIA Lobby Gallery. And, yes, when I told Paul that the photo made it appear that he was having a Chihuly-hair day, he just laughed and told us to go and enjoy all the calorie-free eye candy. I could attempt at this point to offer a learned tour of the exhibit, but I can better serve you by quoting extensively from Paul Stermer’s press release which notes that “the galleries will feature a ‘Fiori’ garden of glass, a Boat installation inspired by his work on the Nutajoki River in Finland, and a ‘Macchia Forest’ This boat installation was inspired by Chihuly’s work on — a colorful assemblage of multicolored vessels that the Nutajoki River in Finland. seem to glow from within.” THE November 3, 2005 Page 41

to get the feeling that you’re on the bottom of the ocean looking up through a sea of shimmering jelly fish. As an amateur art critic, I must contend that the “Chihuly in Kalamazoo” exhibit surpasses the Chihuly exhibition at Garfield Park Conservatory because Chihuly’s people — and Dale Chihuly likes to work with lots of energetic people — took great pains to dra- matically light his work at the KIA. The effect, as previously stated, is simply dazzling. And you simply must treat you and yours to a reasonable little road trip east on I-94 to the KIA to catch “Chihuly in Kalamazoo.”

Upon entering the KIA, one is greeted by Chihuly’s “Kalamazoo Ruby Light Chandelier” which is part of their permanent collection, and then you will stop in your tracks and simply gape in awe at the afore- mentioned Tower of Glass in the Lobby Gallery. And, as Mr. Stermer states in his press release, “a dream-like Persian Ceiling envelops visitors as they descend from Gallery 5 to the Lower Level Galleries” where such Chihuly pieces as “Putto on Eel resting on green base” are blended in amongst KIA’s formi- dable permanent collection of works by Grant Wood, Goya, and other greats. When Natalie and I got to the Persian Ceiling, we found a couple of high school students lying on their backs looking up at it. They said it was the only way to appreciate it, and so we did likewise — and they were absolutely right. But even if you don’t want to get down on the floor, you can certainly crane your neck long enough Natalie admires a panel of Chihuly paintings. And here, thanks to Mr. Stermer, is all the information you could ever need in order to gorge on some amazing eye candy: Individual tickets for “Chihuly in Kalamazoo” are available at the KIA on the day of your visit. Advance tickets are available for groups only. General admission tickets are $12, students and seniors (62 and older) are $10, and KIA members are $6. During the exhibition, the KIA will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern), Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. The KIA is closed on Monday. The museum is located at 314 South Park Street in downtown Kalamazoo. For more information, please call 269/349-7775 or visit their website at: A prone view of the Persian Ceiling. www.kiarts.org. THE Page 42 November 3, 2005

On November 3, 1837, Illinois housewives were up in arms over the cost of living. A pound of butter cost 8 cents, eggs were 6 cents a dozen, beef was 3 cents a pound, pork was 2 cents, coffee was 20 cents a pound, and sugar was 10 cents a pound. On November 3, 1900, the nation's first automobile show opened in New York's Madison Square Garden. On November 4, 1924, Wyoming's Nellie Ross became the first woman governor in the United States. She was chosen to fill out the term of her husband, William Ross. On November 4, 1939, the first completely air-con- ditioned car (a Packard) went on exhibit at the Chicago Automobile Show. On November 5, 1911, Calbraith Perry Rodgers (after 70-stops along the way) completed the first transcontinental flight. He left New York on September 17, and arrived in Pasadena, California approximately 49-days later. On November 5, 1974, Ella T. Grasso was elected governor of Connecticut, the first woman to be elected governor who did not succeed her husband. 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GIRLFRIEND SALE – The ultimate woman’s resale clothing event with HOME IN OGDEN DUNES. Portage school system. Walking distance to over 2000 items of quality and designer clothing and accessories in all South Shore station. 3 possibly 4BR, 3BA. 2 car garage. Spacious yard. sizes. Sat., Nov. 5th & 12th, 10am-3pm and Sun., Nov. 13th, 12-4pm $1500/mo. + util. Avail Sept. 1. Call 219-762-9194. famous ? price sale. Long Beach Community Center, 2501 Oriole Trail, APT. FOR RENT – Furnished. 1BR, kitchen, Jacuzzi, waterfront, deck. Long Beach, IN. Dir: From Lake Shore Drive in Michigan City, turn Dock available. $950/mo. 219-898-8871 or 219-874-7290. right at bus stop #24 onto St. Lawrence Ave. LONG BEACH POINTE – Bright, quiet, 1BR in upper end unit. W/D in At stop sign turn left onto Oriole Trail, Center is on the right. unit, blinds included, walk-in closet. D/W, deck, storage, pool. $750/mo. + REAL ESTATE elect. and security deposit. Gas/Heat/Water included. 219-879-9360. 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Contemporary, spacious, furn. 3BR, 2-1/2BA home. 2-car garage. Outstanding lake vistas. Short or long term. Call 630-852- 2BR APARTMENT FULLY FURNISHED. Includes utilities & cable. 5414, e-mail [email protected], www.michigancityrental.com No laundry facilities. Thru May 15, 2006. Walking distance to beach, casino and outlet mall. $650/mo. Call 219-879-3379. LONG BEACH SINGLE FAMILY YEAR ROUND ON DOUBLE LOT 2 BLKS. FROM STOP 28. Well maintained open flr. plan with gorgeous RARE ANNUAL LEASE FOR BEACH LIVING Your opportunity to live, vacation and entertain in this beautifully renovat- hrdw. flrs. & frpl. Comfortably sleeps 12. New separate basement guest ed 2BR/2BA condo. Gas fireplace, W/D, C/A, new windows, huge suite with full bath, laundry & bunk beds. The best and biggest beach in screened porch, sun-deck, one-car garage, and tons of closets. Long Beach. Call 847-251-7494 or visit http://vrbo.com/57932 Only $850/mo. on 12-month lease. Bonus renewal option. 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Call Bob N. at (800)899-2699 or Clare N. at (708) 579-1193. Recently remodeled. “Must see to appreciate.” SHERIDAN BEACH — 3BR beach cottage. Premium location. Private, wooded, large lot, and parking. $349,000. Call 219-879-9319. THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH 3BR, 2.5BA. 1 blk. to beach. Great big eat-in kitchen. Pool table. Fireplace, 2 decks w/gas grill. Satellite TV w/DVR, DVD, VCR. W/D. A/C. Call The Beacher With Your News REALLY COMFY BEDS! Sleeps 10. Rates negotiable. Contact Stacy, 312-282-1535 or email [email protected] (219) 879-0088 for pictures and more info. FLINT LAKE – VALPARAISO. Charming cottage on wooded hillside. Spacious LR. Big frpl. Country kitchen. 1BR. Glassed in study. Steps to Support those who advertise in the Beacher! beach. Peaceful. 1 hr. to Chicago, 10 mins. to Valparaiso University. $720/mo. Call 219-464-2499 or pager 800-605-3508. Tell them you saw their Ad! THE Page 46 November 3, 2005

Off the Book Shelf by Sally Carpenter

Wicked by Gregory Maguire Shell; he’s normal in How many of you out there have never read The appearance, but will turn Wizard of Oz or seen the Judy Garland movie adap- out to be an ineffective tation? Not many, I’ll bet! We’re all familiar with man. one or the other…but what about the Wicked Witch When she becomes a of the West? Everything in the story was about teenager, Elphaba is sent Dorothy, the poor little waif in the blue gingham to a university. She with her yappy little dog—but what was the real acquires a roommate story behind the green skinned woman that met her named Glinda who seems demise at the hands of the teenaged girl? to be her antithesis—all Author Gregory Maguire likes to take fairy tales lightness and goodness and turn them inside out, to find out the story behind to Alphaba’s dark brood- the story, as he did in Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. ing. Still, they maintain The premise there was that maybe Cinderella’s step- a relationship of sorts, sisters were given a bad rap and really weren’t as evil albeit not chummy. as storytellers would have us believe. That’s Maguire’s While her friends are forte as a writer—-giving us food for thought and a being typical college kids new twist on an old tale. Listen up… and trying to have a good time between classes, Labels. We give them to everything and every- Alphaba becomes interested in the politics of Oz and body we know or think we know. Sometimes it’s a good can’t seem to get any of them to understand what is thing to do, and sometimes it’s just a result of mis- really going on in the Emerald City. After several years understanding or prejudice. Sometimes we label our- of school, Alphaba disappears one day, telling no one selves. If you’re a well adjusted person then that can where she is going. be a good thing. But when you’re insecure and con- Fiyero, a boy Alphaba secretly liked in school, fused, well, take Elphaba, the green skinned subject finds her one day several years later, but she doesn’t of this story—- want to see him or know anything about what’s she “People always did like to talk, didn’t they? That’s been up to. He follows her to what looks to be a polit- why I call myself a witch now: the Wicked Witch of ical assassination and ends up dead because of his asso- the West, if you want the full glory of it. As long as ciation with her. people are going to call you a lunatic anyway, why not Author Maguire draws out the political aspect of get the benefit of it? It liberates you from convention.” Elphaba’s life, I think, rather long, but if you stick with Interesting theory, no? the story you will see in the end how it all gels and Ah, but I’m getting ahead of the story. Let’s go makes her what she eventually becomes: The Wicked back and see how this poor girl become so tangled and Witch of the West. Oh yes, and her sister, Nessarose? twisted. Well, you don’t really think she was born a The Wicked Witch of the East, of course! witch, do you? Her father Frex was a minister who The land of Oz, as described by Maguire, and married Melena. She was of a rich and noble family mapped out in the front of the book, is a fascinating and he was, well, he was a minister who traveled over piece of imagination. Besides the various cultures of the land trying to convert people to religion. Melena, the land, ranging from the diminutive Munchkinlanders being left alone a lot, just might have drunk something to the blue diamond tattooed men of Vinkus, this is from a passing stranger one day, lost a night of her a delightful place to visit, although I’m sure you memory, and voila! some weeks later, she’s pregnant. wouldn’t want to live there! All in all, I found the story Problem was, she gave birth to a girl with green of Alphaba’s transformation over the years an inter- skin and very sharp teeth who had a total aversion esting look at how perception, prejudice and self to water. She named her Elphaba and became indif- doubt can take a person down a dark and dangerous ferent to the child, leaving her rearing mostly to path. You’ll never think of The Wizard of Oz in the same Nanny. Frex thought he was to blame for the child’s way again! condition. New York Newsday said that Wicked “is part fan- A glass maker named Turtle Heart next stumbles tasy thriller, part psychological study, part political into Frex’s and Melena’s life, and wonder upon won- cautionary tale…And it’s impossible to deny the der, Melena soon finds herself pregnant again! She magic of Gregory Maguire’s prose.” takes doses of some elixir to insure not getting anoth- In case you haven’t heard, they have made a stage er green skinned baby, only this time the child is musical of the book, currently playing in Chicago to born with no arms. She is beautiful, however, and they rave reviews. name her Nessarose. Later a boy will be born and named Till next time, happy reading! THE November 3, 2005 Page 47

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