Fun was had by all at the opening reception of "I Fall to Pieces" at Gallery 659. The works of painter Judith Joseph, fiber artist Harriet Kohn, jeweler/metalsmith Babette Powell, & bead/mosaic sculpture Nancy Segal will be displayed through October 31, 2008, Tues-Sat from 11:00AM - 5:00PM at 659 Vernon in Glencoe.

More than 150 people were already waiting in line when the doors opened at the new Half Price Books Highland Park store Sept. 18. Many said they were already familiar with other stores in the Dallas-based chain, and wanted to be there when the 101st store opened.

The North Shore Community Theater of Wilmette held the first of two auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Wilmette Community Center.

A Fashion Week event sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce combined art, food and fashion Sept. 10.

The 25th annual Port Clinton Art Festival, held August 23 and 24, drew an estimated 275,000 people to Highland Park to view the work of more than 260 artists.

Church services were held outdoors at North Shore United Methodist Church in Glencoe August 24 to better accommodate some special guests.