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Summer 2013 102 Destined for Greatness Michelle Williams is seizing the limelight with her new solo album. Nikki flare dress, Rag & Bone ($595). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-799-5211; saks.com features 102 Destined for Greatness She'll forever be known as a member of Destiny's Child, but now Chicago's own Michelle Williams is reaching for the stars as a solo singer. She chats with her friend and fellow singer Deborah Cox about her new album, performing in the musical Fela!, and keeping her pipes in tip-top shape. 108 Step By Step Spin through summer with cool, crisp looks highlighting moves from the Chicago Dancing Festival. As music lovers prepare to celebrate the city's 35th annual jazz fest, meet the artists who are keeping the Chicago scene one of the most jamming in the world. 122 Sail Away As sailor Peter Thornton strives to break the elapsed time record in the Race to Mackinac, the Chicago Yacht Club steps up its efforts to develop the next generation of sailors. 22 PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN BOWEN SMITH 116 Major Players MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 018-024_MA_FOB_TOC_SUMMER13.indd 22 6/18/13 11:36 AM