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JUNE 2018 | TRAVEL • EAT • DRINK• TY’S TIPS • HOMEOWNER • DECOR • HEALTH Compliments of Valarie Cuozzo Realtor o: (682) 402-1166 c: (682) 402-1166 www.valcuozzo.com [email protected] SUMMERTIME CHI: GET OUTSIDE: OR COCONUT LEMONADE: TRADER JOE’S WINS!: FESTIVAL GUIDE TAKE VITAMIN D A TWIST ON A CLASSIC A HOME VALUE BOOSTER JUNE 2018 CONTRIBUTORS Welcome. sunday monday Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. That’s what Ella Fitzgerald sang in her classic tune, “Summertime.” June 21st marks the official first day of summer. Hot weather, cool drinks, what could be better? Matt Barbato Copy Editor, This month, try our non-alcoholic Drink recipe Writer, Ty’s Tips for Coconut Herb Lemonade. It’s as refreshing as it is appealing. 31956: Santa Cruz, CA, a beach 4 town 70-miles south of San Trying to keep the weight off? Our featured recipe Francisco, bans rock ‘n’ roll at calls for Coconut Flour Pancakes. Avital Schaffer, public gatherings calling the a food and health blogger turned Enjoy contributor, music “Detrimental to both the health and morals of our cooks up healthy versions of American classics. youth and community.” Topped with blueberry compote, these breakfast SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO Mark Birtles stacks just might double as an after-dinner dessert. Writer, Decor 10 11 With summer comes outdoor fun and that’s 2007: The iconic and open- 1982: The world meets ended series finale of HBO’s lovable alien, E.T., when the good news for those who suffer from a vitamin D acclaimed Mafia drama, Steven Spielberg directed deficiency. It’s amazing how one little supplement “The Sopranos,” airs with an “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial,” can make the difference between feeling blue and audience of nearly 12 million is released in theatres. The viewers. movie won four Oscars and feeling revived. Vitamin D is essential to our overall grossed $435 million. health, yet few people pay attention to it. Ask your doctor for a health screening to check your nutrient Jen Higman 17 18 levels. Of course, you can get outside and soak up 1983: Dr. Sally Ride becomes Designer the first American woman to some rays, but that causes other issues. Our Health travel into space aboard the section details some of the symptoms associated space shuttle “Challenger,” with a Vitamin D deficiency. which launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on its This month and every month, Enjoy! second mission. 24 25 SINCERELY, 2009: The “King of Pop,” Colin Milroy Michael Jackson, dies at age 50 in his Los Angeles home Freelance Writer, after suffering from cardiac Garden arrest. SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO Sign of the times Gemini: May 21-June 21 Notable personalities include: Avital Marilyn Monroe • Johnny Depp • Angelina Jolie Schaffer Morgan Freeman • John F. Kennedy Freelance Tupac Shakur • Paul McCartney • Nicole Kidman Blogger, Eat ON THIS DAY IN JUNE tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 1 2 1980: CNN (Cable News 1935: Babe Ruth, one of the Network) debuts as the greatest baseball players of all- world’s first 24-hour time, retires after 22 seasons. television news network. The iconic New York Yankees The network’s first broadcast slugger finished his career aired at 6 p.m. EST from its with 714 home runs and 10 Atlanta headquarters. World Series championships. 5 6 7 8 9 2004: Ronald Reagan, the 1933: The first-ever drive-in 1984: The beloved comedy 40th president of the United movie opens in Camden, NJ “Ghostbusters,” starring Bill States, dies after a lengthy charging just 25cents per car, Murray, Dan Aykroyd and battle with Alzheimer’s 25-cents per person. Richard Harold Ramis is released in disease at 93 years old. The Hollingshead designed Park-In theatres. It was the second- former actor, also served as Theaters Inc. for his mom who highest-grossing movie of governor of California. found theaters uncomfortable. the year earning $229 million. SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO 12 13 14 15 16 1998: Michael Jordan leads the 1884: The first roller coaster Bulls to their third consecutive in America opens at Coney championship and sixth title Island in Brooklyn, New York. since 1991 with his game- The ride traveled six miles per winning shot with 5.2 seconds hour and cost a nickel to ride. remaining to defeat the Jazz in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. 19 20 21 22 23 2008: Stand-up comedian, writer and actor George Carlin dies of heart failure at 71 years old. Carlin became the first guest host of “Saturday Night Live,” in 1975. 26 27 28 29 30 1953: Workers at a Chevrolet plant in Flint, Michigan assemble the first Corvette. Two days later, the first Corvette came off the production line in Flint. D-Day, a turning point for allied soldiers JUNE 6, 1944: The Allied powers begin Operation Overlord, otherwise known as D-Day, during which thousands of troops cross the English Channel, landing on the beaches of Normandy, France to begin the liberation of Western Europe during World War II. Led by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 155,000 Allied soldiers had successfully invaded the beaches by day’s end. D-Day, is remembered as a turning point during the conflict and has since been famously depicted by films such as “The Longest Day,” and “Saving Private Ryan.” — SOURCES: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND HISTORY.COM travel CHICAGO, ILLINOIS YOUR SUMMER GUIDE TO CHICAGO SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO by Chrystal Caruthers JUNE 8 – 10 hicagoans live for summer. Understandably so, it snows here in April Ribfest and Chicagoans are known to sport down jackets well into May. But Lincoln Ave. at Irving Park Road and come June 1st, the city opens up like a scene from The Wizard of Oz. Damen (North Center) “You’re out of the woods, you’re out of dark; you’re out of the night. Racks of ribs and indie music make CStep into the sun; step into the light.” Awakening from a winter lull, the city this street festival a must-attend celebrates summer with one event after another. event. Bring wet-naps and an Chicagoans try to spend as much time outside as they can between June and appetite! September and new data shows we’re not alone. Chicago tourism reached record highs last year with more than 55 million visitors, according to the city. JUNE 13 - AUG. 18 Now is the perfect time to see how the Windy City does summer. Chicago has Grant Park Music Festival a stunning new Riverwalk, five new hotels (with more in the works) and was Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park named “Restaurant City of the Year” by Bon Appetit magazine. The only free outdoor classical music series of its kind, the Grant Park Music Here’s our insider’s guide to Chicago outdoor festivals Festival, features the Grammy nom- and happenings. inated Grant Park Orchestra. Grab a lawn chair and a blanket and join Chicagoans for a taste of high culture. JUNE 1-2 JUNE 8-10 Chicago Gospel Music Festival Chicago Blues Festival JUNE 15 - 17 Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park Taste of Randolph Street Millennium Park The largest free blues festival in the 900 W. Randolph St., at Peoria The 33rd annual gospel fest features world, Blues Fest welcomes about (West Loop) local and national artists performing 500,000 visitors annually. Celebrating traditional and urban contemporary Chicago’s blues roots, Mavis Staples Known as “Restaurant Row,” Randolph gospel. Join the choir in song and is headlining, and closing, this year’s Street in the West Loop is a foodie’s praise. festivities. paradise. This fest highlights the best of the area at approachable prices. travel YOUR SUMMER GUIDE TO CHICAGO SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO JUNE 16 - 17 JULY 11 - 15 AUG. 18 -20 Pilsen Food Truck Social Taste of Chicago Tacos y Tamales Festivale 18th & Allport Street (Pilsen) Grant Park, Jackson St & Columbus Dr Pilsen neighborhood A newcomer to the list at just three- The biggest food fest in the city, This Pilsen neighborhood taco fest years-old, this food truck festival takes “The Taste” is a 5-day eat fest. Catch highlights traditional Mexican mar- street food to new heights. Sample the celebrity Chef du Jour in the kets known as Tianguis. Find artwork, mac n’ cheese, tamales, and every dining tents, local food trucks, and live music and handcrafted gifts other type of food cooked in a alongside dance performances and mobile restaurant. pop up restaurants along with local food booths. There is something for authentic tacos. everyone. JUNE 22 - 24 AUG. 30 – SEPT. 2 Windy City Lakeshake Festival JULY 13 – 15 Chicago Jazz Festival Huntington Bank Pavilion at Windy City Smokeout Chicago Cultural Center & Northerly Island Millennium Park 560 W. Grand Ave. (River North) A three-day country music extrav- Marking it’s 40th anniversary, the Jazz Forbes calls it, “One of the best BBQ aganza hosted in one of the most Fest, is the city’s longest running events anywhere,” Chicagoans call it a scenic city locations. See the skyline music festival. Free, and beloved by from a 91-acre waterfront peninsula. typical summer festival. Think country Chicagoans, the fest incorporates Better than a simple outdoor concert, music, craft beer and all the smoked events throughout the city including the Huntington Bank Pavilion is wired meat you can eat. for outdoor enjoyment. “Jazzin At The Shedd” at the JShedd Aquarium and Jazz at DuSable Muse- AUG. 2 - 5 um, 640 E. 56th Place. JUNE 28 - AUG. 25 Lollapalooza Chicago Summerdance Grant Park AUG. 31 – SEPT. 3 Grant Park (spirit of the Music Garden) A premier music festival drawing Taste of Polonia Dancing in the streets, Chicago style.