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Spavia’s whole focus is on you – you select treatments that align with your needs and desires. Their therapists and estheticians care about your well-being and provide in the most personalized, professional manner possible. At Spavia, you begin by unwinding in their peaceful retreat room with a spa rove, spa sandals, and a warmed aromatherapy neck pillow for the ultimate rest and relaxation. Relax, recenter, and renew at Spavia in Greektown today!

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Below, we’ve provided a scrumptious Greek Honey Cake recipe thanks to What Katy Said for you to try before the next full moon on July 5.

Ingredients:

1 cup of all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp cinnamon

¾ cup butter room temp

¾ cup caster Sugar

1 separate cup of caster Sugar for the syrup

3 eggs

¼ cup milk

1 cup honey

¾ cup of water

1 tsp lemon juice

Honey Cake Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 356 degrees, then grease an 8-inch tin with some butter or margarine
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon together in a large bowl and then put aside
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and the ¾ cup of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Beat the eggs, one at a time, until you have a smooth mixture.
5. Fold in part of the flour mixture to create the beginnings of the batter. Then, add some milk, alternating the flour mix and milk until it is all combined in the bowl.
6. Pour the batter mixture into the greased tin and bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once done, allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Honey Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine the honey with 1 cup of sugar and water. Bring it to a simmer and keep it on the heat for another 5 minutes.
2. Stir in lemon juice, bring it to a boil and cook for another 2 minutes.

Once both the cake and the syrup are cool, use a skewer to spike holes into the cake. The more holes you have, the more spaces the syrup to seep into.

Drizzle half of the honey syrup mixture over the cake slowly. You don’t want to overwhelm the cake and overflow the syrup.

Allow the cake to soak up the syrup and serve with ice cream!

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Only one ticket is required per family to join the fun. Here is the link to the event’s page – we hope to see you there!

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Artist: Juan A Cano

Title of Work: Andy, the Autism Owl

Artist Bio:

A contemporary graffiti artist from Logan Square, he is well-known for his “shattered glass” style. Cano participates in several art exhibitions each year and is an art philanthropist for charitable causes. He especially enjoys working on public art projects.

Artist: Molly McGrath

Title of Work: Monty the Owl

Artist Bio and Statement:

McGrath has an extensive body of work: collages, children’s (and other) album covers, drawings of Chicago transit system signs, fiber art, painted bottles, portraits of dolls–and Sesame Street memorabilia. Her work directly responds to her environment, with her everyday experiences becoming a starting point. McGrath is an artist at “Project Onward,” a nonprofit studio and gallery in Chicago dedicated to the career development of visual artists with mental and developmental disabilities.

Artist: Terry Poulos

Title of Work: Bird of Trey 

Name of Owl: Owlive

Artist Bio and Statement:

Poulos is a writer, artist, archaeological historian, fractal geometer, and more generally autodidact scientific investigator. Two of his sculptures have been exhibited at the National Hellenic Museum (NHM), and his Net Zero Coin numismatic is in the permanent collection of the British Museum and NHM. His works can be seen at Scientiquity.com

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The exhibition will be on display along Greektown’s strip of Halsted, so make sure to stop and see the owls when you come down for dinner!

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Ingredients:

¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ lbs fresh crisp asparagus

3-4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

3 garlic cloves

Zest from 1 lemon

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Sea slat to taste

Black pepper to taste

1 tsp of lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Heat olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano in a pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat
3. Cut ends off of asparagus
4. Toss asparagus pieces with olive oil mixture and arrange in single layer on a baking sheet
5. Season asparagus with salt and pepper and crumble feta cheese on top
6. Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes or until cooked through
7. Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus
8. Serve hot.

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Some neighborhood favorites include:

Athena Restaurant in Greektown has one of the best outdoor patios in Chicago. Raise a glass with one of their Greek island-themed cocktails or Greek wine from their extensive list.

Dugan’s on Halsted is the only Irish pub in Greektown, with open windows for alfresco drinking when you want a pint of your favorite beer.

Greek Islands has been bringing delicious food to Greektown for over 50 years! Dine alfresco on their patio while you enjoy traditional Greek fare from saganaki to dolmades, roast lamb and moussaka.

Nine Muses Bar & Grill has been in the neighborhood for more than 30 years, serving up authentic Greek dishes paired with craft cocktails and imported Greek wines. Enjoy their outdoor patio all season long.

Spectrum Bar & Grill is a friendly neighborhood bar with alfresco open-window dining and a Greek and Cypriot influence, a staple in Greektown for more than 30 years. A popular late-night spot to grab another round at the end of the night.

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Sculpture Title:  Tree of Life

Artist: Hilde DeBruyne

Placement:  Elysian Field (Halsted St & Van Buren St, SE corner)

Hilde DeBruyne is a Belgian-American artist living and working in rural Iowa. She is a sculptor and designer creating timeless works of beauty in clay, metal and bronze. DeBruyne’s work has been exhibited internationally and is included in both public and private collections. DeBruyne studied Art History and Archeology at the University of Ghent, however, she was exposed to art at a much earlier age. She often centers her work around a certain theme and explores this idea throughout a series of pieces.

“I have always had a deep connection with trees,” DeBruyne explained. “Their growth and decay, their presence and shape in the landscape, their resilience, and their changes throughout the seasons, is really fascinating to me.” DeBruyne uses mild steel, Corten steel, stainless or aluminum and usually enriches the work with the use of bold, attractive colors.

“The tree of life is a theme that captivates me. It is a fundamental archetype in many mythologies,  religions, and philosophical traditions. It represents the interconnected nature of all things in the universe. It represents growth and the circle of life, death and rebirth.

By honoring and preserving our bond with trees, we can cultivate a deeper sense of harmony and balance in our lives.”

Sculpture Title:  Copper Moon

Artist: Michael Angelo Magnotta

Placement:  Halsted St & Jackson St (NE corner)

Michael Angelo Magnotta, 76, grew up in the Midwest (MI) in a large Italian-Irish family. His great-grandfather Fischetti was a metal artist in Italy. A graduate of Michigan State University, Michael did postgraduate work and was employed in Detroit during the ’70’s, appreciating its industrial tenor and multifaceted socio-economic milieu. “As a sculptor, privileged to have my work in the public sphere, I feel a responsibility to engage the viewer and provide a positive visual presence to the community,” Magnotta said.

In 1987, Michael moved to San Diego, CA and developed a love for the multicultural area, the ocean, freedom, and wonders of southern California. Here he undertook the study of architecture at the New School of Architecture, rehabbing homes along with his studies, while employed with the Federal Court. Retired from court work in 2007, Michael has been working as a metal sculptor since that time, bringing a synthesis of his photographic, architectural, and welding skills to bear on this art form.

“In a transition from architecture to sculpture, I found expression in creating art from industrial remnants and cast-offs. With inspiration from the masters of the genre, my work arises from my experiences and things I love – jazz, space, nature, mankind and beauty in all its manifestations.”

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In Greek mythology, a little owl (Athene noctua) often accompanies Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Given this association, the owl came to represent intelligence, knowledge and wisdom. In classical times too, the owl was the emblem of the city of Athens and the goddess Athena was the city’s patron deity. Ancient coins (tetradrachms) from about 525 BC featured the head of Athena on one side and an owl on the other side. The Little Wise Owls sculpted piece is a soft take on this famous minted image.

“Owls are fascinating birds,” says Greektown SSA #16 Commissioner and Arts Committee Chair Eve Moran, “Important in ancient Greek culture, and widely considered throughout the world. The goddess Athena is sure to be pleased that local artists are celebrating her little owl with their gifted work. And I hope these symbols of wisdom, dressed in beauty, bring joy to all community residents and visitors in Greektown.

Stay tuned in future newsletters for artist and artwork features from this exhibit!

Little Wise Owl artworks (left to right) by James Mesplé, Mark Nelson, Victoria Martin, Arlene Crawford, Bonnie Loboda, Rebecca Zaragoza and Koraes Elementary School

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