Words and Photos by Dawn Klavon Fancy a UK adventure this summer? With international travel picking up, combined with the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities over the past few months, London is a hot travel destination for 2022. London Pub Pod The Eye Has It The London Eye, the largest observation wheel in the world,... Continue Reading →
Storytime by the Naperville Library
By Cat Ford The historic Riverwalk has been hosting outdoor storytimes since 1986, shortly after the Nichols Library moved from its previous location on Washington street to its successor on Jefferson Avenue. The 95th Street Library followed suit in the summer of 2020, implementing its storytimes at the 95th Street Community Plaza. Storytime, 95th Street... Continue Reading →
Summer Fun on the Water!
By Karthika Gupta One of the ways to beat the summer heat but still enjoy all that the season has to offer is to get out on the water! Kayaking, paddle boating, and stand-up paddle boarding are great ways to explore the beautiful lakes and rivers in our area. We have rounded up fifteen essentials... Continue Reading →
A Tech-Free Adventure
Photography and Words by Emily Cummings The Getaway Outpost, Grand Junction, MI With the school year about to start, we wanted to wring out the last bit of summer togetherness with our version of camping…device free! The Getaway Outpost in Grand Junction, Michigan offered up exactly what we needed. In less than a three-hours’ drive,... Continue Reading →
Glimpse of Gourmet
Cajun garlic crusted red snapper, fresh avocado, and heirloom tomatoes. Fresh fish with fresh veggies is always a favorite. And yes, that is red pepper jam on the plate. https://videopress.com/v/N4hhAKGG?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&muted=true&persistVolume=false&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmainluxecom.files.wordpress.com%2F2022%2F05%2Fimg_6787-2.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true © Michael A Hubatch More from M&L
Cajun Garlic Crusted Red Snapper
Cajun garlic crusted red snapper, fresh avocado, and heirloom tomatoes. Fresh fish with fresh veggies is always a favorite. And yes, that is red pepper jam on the plate.
Juxtaposition
This month, we borrowed a word from our profile feature and selected juxtaposition as our theme. Juxtaposition is a contrast of one thing next to another. In photography, you would see it as the contrast of light and dark. On our cover, the way Arthur Zards is specifically lit in the face while his body is largely in the dark. We are using the light as an opportunity to feature his face…his creative mind…the focus of our piece on him.
Juxtaposition – Our Men’s Issue
This month, we borrowed a word from our profile feature and selected juxtaposition as our theme. Juxtaposition is a contrast of one thing next to another. In photography, you would see it as the contrast of light and dark. On our cover, the way Arthur Zards is specifically lit in the face while his body is largely in the dark. We are using the light as an opportunity to feature his face…his creative mind…the focus of our piece on him.
Breweries – In and Around Town
The start of summer fun brings a rush of outdoor socializing: grills are fired up, volleyball nets and bag games are set up, and the pool rafts are blown up.
Breweries
The start of summer fun brings a rush of outdoor socializing: grills are fired up, volleyball nets and bag games are set up, and the pool rafts are blown up. And what goes with all of this? A beer.
