Summer 2018 Volume 18 Number 2
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PAID Chicago, IL U.S. Postage U.S. Postage Nonprofit Org. Permit No. 9119 TM LIGHTHOUSES Chicago, IL 60608-1288 • ON THE MAG MILE | ENAZ | Highland Park, IL Park, | Highland | ENAZ | Loews Chicago Hotel Chicago | Loews | Chicago’s Magnificent Mile® Magnificent Chicago’s | June 19 - August 11 PRESENTED BY 1850 W. Roosevelt Road Roosevelt 1850 W. UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING Mile Mag The on Lighthouses 11 August 19 - June Philanthropy. Fashion. Fun. FLAIR. 2 October Tuesday, Sight for Style 8 November Thursday, Summer 2018 n Volume 18 Number 2 ONCE IN A LIFETIME ART DISPLAY SEEKS TO OPEN DOORS They will steal your hearts THE LIGHTHOUSES SERVE opportunity for people who are and open your eyes to what is blind, visually impaired, disabled Lighthouse are beacons. beacons. are Lighthouse We ask that you become beacons too! beacons become you that ask We David Huber and his firm, Huber Financial Advisors, LLC, as well well as LLC, Advisors, Financial Huber firm, his and Huber David possible. In the process they AS A VIVID REMINDER and Veterans. We all have a role to play. All of us at The Chicago Chicago The at us of All play. to role a have all We with disabilities. with exhibition in partnership with our outstanding Board Member Member Board outstanding our with partnership in exhibition will ask you to become engaged ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE can do to create access and inclusion for our fellow citizens citizens fellow our for inclusion and access create to do can For Dr. Szlyk, the lighthouses The Chicago Lighthouse is very proud to present this world class class world this present to proud very is Lighthouse Chicago The and consider what you can do serve as a vivid reminder about enjoy our lighthouses this summer, ask yourselves, what you you what yourselves, ask summer, this lighthouses our enjoy as an individual to break down WITH DISABILITIES and national artists, including many people who are disabled. disabled. are who people many including artists, national and what people with disabilities can But for change to happen, each of us must do our part. part. our do must us of each happen, to change for But As you you As barriers and open more doors CAN DO IF GIVEN THE do if given the chance and that we these stunning works of art, which are designed by talented local local talented by designed are which art, of works stunning these for people with disabilities. cans with severe disabilities are unemployed. are disabilities severe with cans CHANCE. as a society still need to do more disabilities. From now through August 11, you will be wowed by by wowed be will you 11, August through now From disabilities. full equality. equality. full - According to national statistics, 70% of Ameri of 70% statistics, national to According This is the powerful message to ensure that barriers are bro- display celebrating access and inclusion for people with with people for inclusion and access celebrating display —Dr. Janet Szlyk, President & CEO that has been made, much more still needs to be done to ensure ensure to done be to needs still more much made, been has that behind the more than 50 six- ken and more opportunities, par- , a free public art art public free a , Welcome to Lighthouses on The Mag Mile Mag The on Lighthouses to Welcome foot lighthouse sculptures ticularly in employment, will be more doors for people with disabilities. Despite the progress progress the Despite disabilities. with people for doors more unity that will provide a mind altering experience. experience. altering mind a provide will that unity which are beautifying the landscape of Chicago’s available. In addition, she points out that members of Our intent with this exhibit is to break down barriers and open open and barriers down break to is exhibit this with intent Our note that these sculptures carry a powerful message of hope and and hope of message powerful a carry sculptures these that note North Michigan Avenue and surrounding areas the public who view the lighthouses may become more the other lighthouses as well. as lighthouses other the this summer. aware of disability issues. and major Great Lakes port. Upon closer look, however, you will will you however, look, closer Upon port. Lakes Great major and Similar messages of hope and optimism will be reflected in all all in reflected be will optimism and hope of messages Similar associate the lighthouses with Chicago’s status as a nautical city city nautical a as status Chicago’s with lighthouses the associate The sculptures, featuring a wide variety of designs “Citing the success of The Chicago Lighthouse in cre- To see samples of his work, visit: jeffhansonart.com. visit: work, his of samples see To . At first glance, you might might you glance, first At . known as the Magnificent Mile Magnificent the as known and patterns, are designed by accomplished local ating hundreds of jobs for members of the disabled ® $10 million for children’s charities by the time he hits 30. 30. hits he time the by charities children’s for million $10 sculptures all along this world famous thoroughfare, better better thoroughfare, famous world this along all sculptures and national artists, many with disabilities. They community as well as Veterans, we want to issue a Jeff, 24, is embarking on an ambitious goal to raise raise to goal ambitious an on embarking is 24, Jeff, encompass Lighthouses on The Mag Mile, a free public call to employers that individuals who are disabled You will find more than 50 six-foot tall amazing lighthouse lighthouse amazing tall six-foot 50 than more find will You art display conducted by The Chicago Lighthouse in are a talented part of our workforce that has far too surrounding areas this summer, you are in for a special treat! treat! special a for in are you summer, this areas surrounding summer garden surrounding a scenic Lake Michigan lighthouse. lighthouse. Michigan Lake scenic a surrounding garden summer partnership with Huber Financial Advisors, LLC, and long been untapped.” When you visit Chicago’s famed North Michigan Avenue and and Avenue Michigan North famed Chicago’s visit you When Sailing Chicago Harbor Chicago Sailing ,” a colorful colorful a ,” depicted in his lighthouse. “ lighthouse. his in depicted many other visionary organizations and individuals She invites everyone to explore, celebrate and Heavy texture and bright colors, which define Jeff’s art, are are art, Jeff’s define which colors, bright and texture Heavy Dear Friends, Dear who are committed to access and inclusion. become engaged in Lighthouses on The Mag Mile. long time admirer, to personally design his firm’s lighthouse. lighthouse. firm’s his design personally to admirer, time long Spearheading this bold initiative is Lighthouse “We are eager to grow our community of friends fact, Jeff, who is visually impaired, was chosen by Mr. Huber, a a Huber, Mr. by chosen was impaired, visually is who Jeff, fact, conference along with Jeff Hanson, a featured artist of the campaign. the of artist featured a Hanson, Jeff with along conference President and CEO Dr. Janet Szlyk who first came up for the causes of access and inclusion!” Dr. Szlyk addresses the crowd at the Lighthouses on the Mag Mile press press Mile Mag the on Lighthouses the at crowd the addresses Szlyk Dr. the homes of the likes of Warren Buffet and Sir Elton John. In In John. Elton Sir and Buffet Warren of likes the of homes the with the idea as she walked along The Magnificent who has gained international fame for his work, which adorns adorns which work, his for fame international gained has who ® Mile . “I remember how popular exhibits featuring “I am from St. Joseph, Missouri and visited Chicago last week. Among them is a dear friend of The Lighthouse, Lighthouse, The of friend dear a is them Among Jeff Hanson, Hanson, Jeff cows and canines were,” she recalled. “So I thought, The last day I was there, my daughter and I decided to do some why not lighthouses to build on Chicago’s status as shopping. I was so pleased and amazed when we began seeing participated. the lighthouses! We had no idea they were being displayed at Janet P. Szlyk, PhD Szlyk, P. Janet a nautical city and the role they play in serving as Board Members, and of course, all the artists who have have who artists the all course, of and Members, Board beacons!” The analogy carries over to The Chicago this time. They were so beautiful! Thank you and the artists Executive Officer: Executive appreciation to all the sponsors, including many Lighthouse Lighthouse many including sponsors, the all to appreciation Lighthouse, which serves as a beacon of light and for sharing such awesome artwork with the public. It was President and Chief Chief and President really the highlight of my trip.—Bravo!” . I want to extend special special extend to want I . Association Mile Magnificent The ® the From as many other visionary individuals and organizations, especially especially organizations, and individuals visionary other many as For more information, visit lighthousesonmagmile.com PAID Chicago, IL U.S. Postage U.S. Postage Nonprofit Org. Permit No. 9119 TM LIGHTHOUSES Chicago, IL 60608-1288 • ON THE MAG MILE | ENAZ | Highland Park, IL Park, | Highland | ENAZ | Loews Chicago Hotel Chicago | Loews | Chicago’s Magnificent Mile® Magnificent Chicago’s | June 19 - August 11 PRESENTED BY 1850 W. Roosevelt Road Roosevelt 1850 W. UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING Mile Mag The on Lighthouses 11 August 19 - June Philanthropy. Fashion. Fun. FLAIR. 2 October Tuesday, Sight for Style 8 November Thursday, Summer 2018 n Volume 18 Number 2 ONCE IN A LIFETIME ART DISPLAY SEEKS TO OPEN DOORS They will steal your hearts THE LIGHTHOUSES SERVE opportunity for people who are and open your eyes to what is blind, visually impaired, disabled Lighthouse are beacons.