Schaumburg Live Work & Play

table of contents schaumburg september/october 2008 live • work • play feature 2 0 Surviving United Flight 232 A Schaumburg man’s inspirational story on how he survived United Flight 232 that crashed into an Iowa cornfield almost 20 years ago. On the cover: ECCE HORA ‘Behold the Hour’ Artist: Christine Rojek Dimensions: 12’H x 12”W Material: Painted aluminum Location: Northeast of the pond at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center live 6 Hidden Treasures Tucked away on the grounds of the Prairie Center for the Arts is The Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park, featuring works of art from around the world. 1 2 Slice of Life C A complete rundown of what’s happening at Schaumburg’s marquee event, Septemberfest. work 14 Handling Work Life Roosevelt University’s Jonathan C. Smith provides some tips to help calm your nerves when you’re at your wits’ end. An inside look into the Legoland Discovery Center, the first location outside of the United States, right here in Schaumburg. 16 Featured Business play Learn how ZED451 perfectly fuses ambiance and international cuisine, while getting to know Executive Chef John Radcliff. 26 Succulent Flavors 30 32 Out & About Around Town Usher in fall with a variety of fun festivals. What’s going on in the world of entertainment throughout the Schaumburg area. hicago sculptor Christine Rojek “beholds the hour.” With the mentality of “every day counts,” Rojek built an adjustable sundial, featuring hand-painted aluminum figures that twist, dive and somersault, symbolizing the passage of time. The concept of the piece, Rojek said, is based around making a decision. “I got attached to the idea ‘now or never,’ the passage of time and the concept that every day counts,” Rojek said. After many hours of research, Rojek custom-built this unique piece, strategically positioned to act as a working sundial. If you ever lose track of time, visit Rojek’s structure at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. Rojek’s work is part of Schaumburg’s 1% for Art program, created in 1999 to enhance public areas within the community through the purchase of large pieces of artwork. Funding for the program is $75,000 a year. Inspiration for the work comes from visiting art shows and public art pieces displayed in other cities, viewing artist Web sites, and through the direct solicitation of proposals from artists. Thus far, the program has funded six distinct works of art, including Rojek’s. Other works of art include a bronze depiction of a farm couple at Schaumburg’s Town Square, entitled “Spirit of the Prairie,” by sculptor David Alan Clark; Veterans Gateway Park at the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle roads; “Awaking Muse,” a monumental sculpture carved from Indiana limestone by Kentucky sculptors Don Lawler and Meg White, installed on the grounds of the Schaumburg Municipal Center; Schaumburg’s Public Safety Memorial, including a carved brick mural depicting scenes of Schaumburg police officers and firefighters by Jay and Dean Tschetter; and scheduled for installation in the fall of 2008, a Native American piece entitled “Heart of the Basket Weaver,” to be installed adjacent to Town Square’s Trickster Gallery by New Mexico artist Cliff Fragua. 34 38 Page 4 Hot Spot! Dining Out John Barleycorn dishes up big city nightlife. Hungry? Where to eat in the Schaumburg area. 2 For your chance to be featured on the cover of an upcoming edition of Schaumburg – live, work, play, send your Schaumburg-related photos to schaumburgmag@dailyherald.com. Cover photo of “Ecce Hora” by Graphic Designer Linda Shannon, Village of Schaumburg. schaumburg live • work • play

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