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The walls between the<br />
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On one side, where the<br />
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On the other wall in<br />
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The cabinetry that was<br />
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The darker wood base<br />
cabinets and white upper<br />
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The upper cabinets were<br />
taken to the ceiling with<br />
custom crown moulding.<br />
White quartz countertops<br />
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the look together. With<br />
a wave of the hand, the<br />
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The island serves as a<br />
place to gather as well as<br />
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Back splash tile and<br />
a custom piece above the<br />
stove provide additional<br />
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The existing powder<br />
room was converted into<br />
a new walk-in pantry with<br />
a barn door. The laundry<br />
room was made more convenient<br />
by moving it to the<br />
second floor into an unused<br />
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bedroom.<br />
Making a vision become<br />
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Their showroom is one<br />
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They are a preferred<br />
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With everything you<br />
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Submitted by Tinley Park<br />
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Circle Tractor stands behind its service<br />
For more than 33 years, people<br />
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been coming to Circle Tractor<br />
for the highest quality tractors,<br />
lawn equipment and attentive<br />
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They offer the widest selection<br />
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their latest addition, Avant.<br />
Circle Tractor’s dealership has<br />
grown from a small specialty<br />
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outdoor power equipment<br />
dealers in the area. At Circle<br />
Tractor, they pride themselves<br />
on their customer service and<br />
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Are you having trouble finding<br />
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Submitted by Circle Tractor, 12608<br />
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more information, visit www.circle<br />
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Save on yard updates and enjoy the dream patio this fall<br />
Children back to school? Yes.<br />
Weather transitioning into fall?<br />
Yes. Done with outdoor living<br />
for the year? No!<br />
There is still time for yard updates<br />
and patio installations. In<br />
fact, in-stock brick pavers and<br />
retaining wall blocks are on sale<br />
for AreA Landscape Supply’s<br />
two-day Labor Day sale Friday<br />
and Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sept.<br />
1!<br />
You can find the south suburbs’<br />
largest selection of in-stock<br />
Unilock products at AreA Landscape<br />
Supply. AreA has been recognized<br />
as an authorized dealer<br />
by Unilock since 1996, and has<br />
received the highest dealer honor<br />
since 2000. Stop by to see the selection<br />
of Unilock’s high quality<br />
paver products. The Outdoor<br />
Idea Center at AreA Landscape<br />
Supply includes full-size patio<br />
displays with seat walls, fire pits,<br />
fireplaces and more! Visit inside<br />
to see gas logs, fire glass color<br />
selections, mesh screens and<br />
other accessories.<br />
Homeowners attempting outdoor<br />
projects can call or stop<br />
into AreA with their questions.<br />
The experienced sales staff can<br />
help estimate material needed,<br />
recommend the best product and<br />
even give a checklist of steps to<br />
follow for installation. The staff<br />
can even recommend a suitable<br />
landscaper or contractor to complete<br />
your project successfully.<br />
Ask about available financing<br />
options.<br />
Other fall yard updates to<br />
consider<br />
1. Seed. Now is the time to address<br />
bare spots around your<br />
lawn. Temperatures are cooling<br />
to a more adequate level<br />
for grass-growing and tend to<br />
stay pretty consistent in the<br />
fall. Plus, throughout the winter<br />
months, grass roots will<br />
continue to develop. It could<br />
take three to five weeks for<br />
desired results. At AreA Landscape<br />
Supply, you can choose<br />
from four seed combination<br />
varieties for the perfect match.<br />
2. Fertilize. Aim for your fertilizer<br />
application during the<br />
second half of September.<br />
This will deposit a dose of<br />
“vitamins” into the soil. Once<br />
there, the grass will soak up<br />
the nutrients at a slow, but<br />
steady pace during the winter.<br />
The result? Your lawn will be<br />
greener, faster in spring 2019!<br />
AreA’s fertilizer choices include:<br />
all purpose, seed starter,<br />
four-step program, etc.<br />
3. Mulch. Premium Hardwood<br />
mulch has benefits all year<br />
round, but during the winter<br />
months, it acts as an insulator.<br />
Keep your plants warm during<br />
cold and snowy months with a<br />
blanket of mulch. A three-inch<br />
thickness is ideal. Mulches are<br />
available either bagged, or in<br />
bulk by the yard. Ask AreA<br />
Landscape Supply about estimated<br />
product coverage.<br />
AreA has been proudly serving<br />
the community since 1996, supplying<br />
quality hardscape materials,<br />
such as Unilock brick 9 pavers,<br />
premium hardwood mulch,<br />
retaining wall block, decorative<br />
stone, sod and more.<br />
Orders can be placed quickly<br />
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(708) 479-8400. Request sameday<br />
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You can also stop in, see the selection,<br />
and take your in-stock<br />
choice home immediately. AreA<br />
Landscape Supply is the onestop-shop<br />
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Submitted by AreA Landscape<br />
Supply, 188th and Wolf Road in Mokena.<br />
For detailed product information,<br />
sales specials, and more, visit<br />
www.AreaLandscapeSupply.com or<br />
call (708) 479-8400.
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One of a kind in Homer — glass floor or glass ceiling?<br />
If you have ever ventured inside<br />
Sheri Law Art Glass, you<br />
may have looked up and seen the<br />
glass ceiling as you look through<br />
to the upper level. Or, if you have<br />
a spirit of adventure, you might<br />
have stepped out on the glass<br />
floor looking down to the conference<br />
room. Some say, “wow, it<br />
takes your breath away.” The answer<br />
is that it is both a floor and<br />
ceiling! If you’ve driven past for<br />
years and wondered what they<br />
did there, they are glass artists!<br />
This team of artists is changing<br />
what’s between the floor and<br />
ceiling. It’s the windows, doors<br />
and walls that the artists find inspiring<br />
and provocative. Art is<br />
an essential component of any<br />
home, and starting to add art<br />
can be perplexing. The designers<br />
at this studio work together<br />
with you, discovering your décor<br />
space and the impact the art will<br />
have on the room. Step-by-step<br />
it makes the selection process<br />
easier, and with a little help from<br />
a glass designer, the end result is<br />
exactly what you envisioned.<br />
Lighting, wall space and room<br />
décor are all factors that will affect<br />
how, where and when a piece<br />
of art will be viewed. The most<br />
interesting detail is what they call<br />
“retrofit.” An example would be<br />
your bathroom window. They<br />
can create a stunning art glass<br />
that will go on top of your existing<br />
windows and magically, you<br />
have a beautiful focal point with<br />
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plus is that if you ever moved,<br />
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Along with beveled, stained<br />
and carved glass, fused glass and<br />
antique mirror have taken the<br />
forefront. From cabinet doors,<br />
sidelights and wall art, there are<br />
designs to coordinate with your<br />
decorating style for any room<br />
of your home, even the kitchen<br />
backsplash.<br />
If you want to discuss a project,<br />
they recommend you make<br />
an appointment. In the studio,<br />
you can experience all the techniques<br />
firsthand, review budgets,<br />
schedules and all the details.<br />
While the majority of Sheri<br />
Law’s work is residential, they<br />
hold a place in many commercial<br />
spaces. Did you ever wonder<br />
who made the donor wall at<br />
Silver Cross Hospital? Homer<br />
Township Public Library fused<br />
glass in the Heroes Quiet Reading<br />
Room or the new Donor<br />
Tree? McCord Gallery Donor<br />
Wall? Fox’s Restaurant in Orland<br />
Park and Mokena? Gaelic<br />
Park? It’s the creative work of<br />
the artists at Sheri Law.<br />
Visit the studio and explore<br />
the possibilities for your home!<br />
Submitted by Sheri Law Art Glass,<br />
12551 W. 159th St. in Homer Glen.<br />
For more information, visit www.<br />
sherilaw.com or call (708) 301-<br />
2800.<br />
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Interiors by Diane DeCero: your space reimagined<br />
Enhancing the quality of life<br />
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Interior design is all about improving<br />
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Window treatments are the<br />
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Many people enjoy making<br />
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Joe Enzenberger,<br />
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Lint is the villain —<br />
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Another important tip:<br />
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the house or asleep.<br />
Submitted by Dryer Vent Wizard.<br />
For more information,<br />
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Are you getting fake news...<br />
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No matter what side of the<br />
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It’s the same in the field of<br />
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A person can make a good decision<br />
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Quite the contrary, considering<br />
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the most talented installers and<br />
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Meet with Kole and you will<br />
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“Some people walk in, purchase<br />
a Sony, LG or Samsung<br />
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and receiver all controlled by a<br />
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Kole said.<br />
Others contact them when<br />
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their home.<br />
“This is the best time to bring<br />
in your house plans- before you<br />
are too far along,” he said.<br />
Kole Digital is a definite mustsee<br />
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their basement. For an exceptionally<br />
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Submitted by Kole Digital, 10355 W.<br />
Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. For<br />
more information, visit www.koledigital.com<br />
or call (815) 469-2000.
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select<br />
From Page 14<br />
year-round? Simply select a fan<br />
with reversible blades for the<br />
option to circulate cool air in<br />
summer or warm air in winter.<br />
• Efficiency. To save energy and<br />
green your home, consider an<br />
Energy Star rated fixture.<br />
• Lighting. To get in on today’s<br />
lighting trends, go for a layered<br />
lighting design in your<br />
space by installing a light kit<br />
or selecting a fan with a preinstalled<br />
fixture.<br />
• Control. Some fans feature<br />
full-range dimming and fullfunction<br />
remote control capabilities,<br />
to offer added convenience<br />
in controlling a room’s<br />
environment.<br />
Size it to your space<br />
Size is really important when<br />
selecting a ceiling fan. If a fan is<br />
too large, it can overwhelm the<br />
space. On the flip side, if the fan<br />
is too small, the airflow may be<br />
inadequate. The American Lighting<br />
Association suggests the following<br />
fan sizes compared to<br />
square footage:<br />
• Up to 75 square feet: 36 inches<br />
or less<br />
• 75-144 square feet: 36-42 inches<br />
• 144-225 square feet: 44-40<br />
inches<br />
• 225-400 square feet: 50-54<br />
inches<br />
Find your style<br />
Once you’ve identified the size<br />
and application of your fan, it’s<br />
time for the fun part: choosing<br />
a style that complements your<br />
style. Consider fan shape, blade<br />
features and finish to help you<br />
meet the room’s design needs.<br />
You can view Progress Lighting’s<br />
ceiling fan offerings, which<br />
include coastal, transitional, traditional<br />
and farmhouse styles, at<br />
progresslighting.com.<br />
For a simple home upgrade that<br />
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comfort and beauty.<br />
River Road Tops offer<br />
custom cabinets and<br />
countertops since 1994<br />
River Road Tops first opened<br />
its doors in Lemont in 1994.<br />
Since then, they have expanded<br />
their space and business<br />
and moved to Lockport, 3341<br />
South State St. They are a family<br />
owned and operated business<br />
that has been open for 19 years.<br />
Their expanding showroom<br />
is designed to showcase several<br />
different materials, colors,<br />
and designs that are available.<br />
They extend quality service to<br />
their customers as well as offer<br />
custom and personal advice on<br />
home design.<br />
They specialize in custom<br />
cabinets and countertops for any<br />
residential or commercial space.<br />
Offering custom cabinets and<br />
countertops means having a lot<br />
more space as well as several<br />
different options. They present<br />
their customers with a wide variety<br />
of products. Besides cabinets<br />
and countertops, they also<br />
specialize in custom kitchens<br />
and baths, entertainment centers,<br />
fireplaces, and wall units.<br />
They are proud to present their<br />
customers with quality materials<br />
such as granite, marble, quartz,<br />
limestone, solid surface, laminate<br />
and more.<br />
They feel their business is<br />
only as good as their satisfied<br />
customers. Most of the work<br />
that has been done at River<br />
Road Tops is through referrals<br />
from all of our satisfied clients.<br />
The owner, Richard, helps one<br />
throughout the entire process.<br />
Whether it may be picking out<br />
a material, style, or even color,<br />
Richard feels that working with<br />
the customer from start to finish<br />
leads to the right design.<br />
Submitted by River Road Tops,<br />
3341 S. State St. in Lockport.<br />
For more information, visit www.<br />
riverroadtops.com or call (815)<br />
723-8700.<br />
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Schaaf Window Co. continues<br />
to be industry leader<br />
Since its founding in<br />
1959, Schaaf Window Co.<br />
has prided itself on providing<br />
the highest quality and<br />
best valued products to its<br />
customers.<br />
This philosophy has<br />
helped grow Schaaf Window<br />
Co. into an industry<br />
leader, distributing a wide<br />
range of quality windows<br />
and related products<br />
throughout Chicagoland.<br />
As many satisfied customers<br />
have come to<br />
know, Schaaf Window offers<br />
not only products and<br />
services on which customers<br />
can depend, but also a<br />
long-lasting partnership<br />
with every one of its customers,<br />
both builders and<br />
homeowners alike.<br />
A family owned business,<br />
Schaaf Window began<br />
with a focus on customer<br />
satisfaction. Today,<br />
it maintains that unwavering<br />
commitment to superior<br />
service, offering a<br />
wide range of products and<br />
services to builders, contractors<br />
and homeowners<br />
throughout Chicagoland.<br />
Schaaf Window is a onestop<br />
distributor of high<br />
Home design ideas for travel enthusiasts<br />
StatePoint Media<br />
Travelers are often struck by the unique<br />
style of a certain locale.<br />
From highlighting trinkets and souvenirs<br />
to hanging foreign tapestries, there<br />
are many ways to integrate favorite locales<br />
into your space.<br />
Start with souvenirs<br />
Travelers want to remember their journeys<br />
with souvenirs. But how do you incorporate<br />
your passion for adventure into<br />
your space without making your home<br />
look like a jumble of snow globes?<br />
“Mementos should be highlighted without<br />
detracting from your overall décor,”<br />
quality windows, exterior<br />
doors, interior doors, skylights,<br />
millwork, mirrors,<br />
glass and shower doors.<br />
They back up their products<br />
with years of technical<br />
experience and a courteous<br />
customer service<br />
staff. In an effort to better<br />
serve their customers and<br />
provide a wider variety<br />
of options, they’ve added<br />
two new window product<br />
lines this year — Weather<br />
Shield Windows & Doors<br />
and MI Windows — to go<br />
along to their existing lines<br />
of Jeld-Wen Windows &<br />
Doors. Customers can now<br />
see these products, along<br />
with the rest of their offerings,<br />
in Schaaf’s newly<br />
redesigned showroom.<br />
Schaaf offers installation<br />
of windows, doors<br />
and shower doors using<br />
its own employees, who<br />
are trained to the manufacturer’s<br />
specifications.<br />
They will meet customers<br />
at their homes or job sites<br />
for a no-cost estimate.<br />
From its facility in Tinley<br />
Park, Schaaf serves<br />
homeowners and a wide<br />
range of builders, from<br />
tract to custom to highend.<br />
Its 91,000-squarefoot<br />
facility is a home<br />
base for its employees to<br />
serve all of Chicagoland.<br />
They serve each customer<br />
personally, with a suite of<br />
professional resources to<br />
offer.<br />
As their business has<br />
continued to grow, so has<br />
their reach. Schaaf recently<br />
acquired Area Glass Co.<br />
out of St. John, Indiana,<br />
which has allowed them<br />
to reach a whole new set<br />
of customers and expand<br />
their business’s capabilities.<br />
They’ve also moved<br />
onto many social media<br />
platforms, such as Facebook<br />
and Instagram, where<br />
they encourage interested<br />
homeowners to follow and<br />
keep in touch with the variety<br />
of products they have<br />
to offer.<br />
Submitted by Schaaf Window<br />
Co., 18445 Thompson Court<br />
in Tinley Park. For more<br />
information, visit www.<br />
schaafwindow.com or call<br />
(708) 342-0900.<br />
said Danielle DeBoe Harper, interior designer<br />
and senior creative content manager<br />
at Moen, a leading manufacturer of<br />
kitchen and bath fixtures.<br />
Harper recommends searching for items<br />
that can be transported home in a suitcase,<br />
like candles with a scent reminiscent of the<br />
trip or collectibles that double as coffee<br />
table centerpieces.<br />
Picture perfect<br />
Bring the coast inland by adding taupe<br />
woven rugs, painting the walls pale blue<br />
and infusing golden accents through a<br />
brushed gold faucet and coordinating accessories,<br />
like those from Moen’s Voss<br />
bathroom suite.
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Your roof must be able<br />
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For peace of mind and protection<br />
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Your roof must be water<br />
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If you suspect you may<br />
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We will complete<br />
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If you think you have<br />
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heavy wind and rains this<br />
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If damage is detected due<br />
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Prusak Roofing is your<br />
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roofing and siding<br />
repairs and blown-in insulation<br />
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Submitted by Prusak Roofing,<br />
8907 Odell Ave. in Bridgeview.<br />
For more information,<br />
visit www.prusak<br />
roofing.com or call (708)<br />
422-2624.
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Traveling duo Phil & Amy draw<br />
crowds at Starved Rock Lodge<br />
Starved Rock Lodge’s<br />
“Tribute to the Stars” matinee<br />
luncheon show series<br />
featured Phil & Amy’s<br />
“Strolling Down Broadway”<br />
show for four consecutive<br />
sold-out August dates.<br />
Audiences were thrilled on<br />
each unique afternoon, enjoying<br />
the talents of Phil &<br />
Amy, as well as their musical<br />
family members, Lucie<br />
on vocals, 10-year-old<br />
Luke on electric guitar and<br />
long-time music colleague<br />
Jodi displaying her violin<br />
talents.<br />
The family took a musical<br />
moment to remember<br />
life-long friend and music<br />
partner, the late Gerard<br />
Volk, who was known at<br />
their shows for his quick<br />
wit and as their musical<br />
accompanist. The group<br />
continued on, delivering<br />
magical afternoons each<br />
day for their most appreciative<br />
audiences. The<br />
hosts at Starved Rock announced<br />
that Phil & Amy<br />
are returning this December<br />
for their “Broadway<br />
and Christmas Favorites”<br />
show, and that they are<br />
booked at the lodge for<br />
multiple dates in August<br />
and December of 2019.<br />
For more than 25 years,<br />
Phil & Amy have been<br />
hosting St. Christopher<br />
Tours, one day and overnight<br />
motorcoach trips.<br />
Once again, they have<br />
great travel plans and destinations<br />
for the months<br />
ahead.<br />
This October, you can<br />
join them for a three-day<br />
getaway to Frankenmuth,<br />
Michigan, which features<br />
The World’s Largest<br />
Christmas Store: Bronner’s<br />
Christmas Wonderland.<br />
It’s a great annual<br />
harvest time adventure<br />
that includes many surprises.<br />
Next June features<br />
a nine-day motorcoach trip<br />
to Cape Cod that includes<br />
everything from visiting<br />
the New England Islands<br />
and a visit to Boston, to a<br />
five-day stay at an ocean<br />
side resort, and even a boat<br />
cruise for whale watching!<br />
Besides a visit to Mackinac<br />
Island every June, new<br />
destinations include The<br />
Ark Encounter & Creation<br />
Museum in Kentucky,<br />
and an amazing visit to<br />
the Grand Canyon, select<br />
National Parks and the<br />
Southwest Canyonlands.<br />
This is a follow-up trip<br />
to St. Christopher Tours<br />
spectacular journey to Yellowstone<br />
and the Grand<br />
Tetons National Parks.<br />
Be sure to visit the<br />
www.philnamymusic.com<br />
gallery to relive travel moments<br />
and anticipate future<br />
destinations. One day<br />
trips include Phil & Amy’s<br />
Starved Rock performances,<br />
and October “Best of<br />
IL Rt. 66” that combines<br />
highlights of the Mother<br />
Road from Joliet to Lincoln<br />
and lunch at “The<br />
Palms” in Atlanta. Even if<br />
you’ve been on St. Christopher<br />
Tours and many Rt.<br />
66 tours in the past, you<br />
are sure to enjoy this new<br />
“Best of” excursion.<br />
Upcoming theatre<br />
events include The Producers,<br />
lunch and matinee<br />
at the Paramount Theater<br />
in Aurora, “Mamma Mia,”<br />
lunch and matinee at The<br />
Drury Lane Theater in<br />
Oak Brook and “West Side<br />
Story,” evening performance<br />
at the Lyric Opera.<br />
Call their offices to find<br />
out more about pick-up<br />
and drop-off locations and<br />
options. Nothing brings a<br />
family together more than<br />
a motorcoach bus tour!<br />
Phil & Amy and the St.<br />
Christopher Travelers will<br />
tell you why.<br />
Submitted by Colony Productions.<br />
For more information,<br />
visit www.philnamymusic.<br />
com or call (708) 687-3302.
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