Clef Notes Chicagoland Journal for the Arts Summer 2019 Digital Edition | Page 5

Summer 2019 24 CNCJA FEATURES 16 Culture for Kids Year after year, Chicago’s summers come alive with cultural activities for kids and this summer’s no different. We have the lowdown on the best and brightest arts and culture activities to inspire and enrich the minds of your little ones this summer season. 24 Summer Cultural Festivals Guide It’s that time of year again! Arts and culture in Chicago move outdoors with summer festivals that celebrate creativity at its highest. We’ve got your guide to the many celebrations on tap from art to dance to music and much, much more in the Windy City. 56 Value of Vintage There’s something about a garment or accessory that, though cemented with a fashion time- stamp, retains a distinct appeal throughout the years. Vintagewear has a staying power that transcends fashion fads and contemporary style. From collecting to restyling and repurposing, we examine the many ways old becomes new again with vintagewear in Chicago. 68 Journey of a Lifetime Above: Audiences of the Grant Park Music Festival gather on the lawn of the J. Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park. Court Theatre premieres Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn’s new adaptation of "The Adventures of Augie March." Nobel Prize-winner Saul Bellow’s literary classic is an epic coming-of-age tale that spans the globe and a lifetime of learning with the city of Chicago as its backdrop. Summer 2019CNCJA•5