The 70th Cannes Film Festival
The 70th Cannes Film Festival wrapped up on May 28th after 12 days of screenings, lectures, panel discussions, awards, and celebrations. This year’s fest was the 9th to feature a jury competition, whereby documentaries of 25 minutes or less along with short films are accepted and examined by a panel of judges. …
Chicago Sinfonietta Announces 2017-2018 Season Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Press Release Season highlights include: Three World Premieres by Jessie Montgomery, Reena Esmail and Clarice Assad as part of first-ever Commissions by Women Composers Project; Five Chicago Premieres including Laura Karpman’s Grammy-nominated Ask Your Mama; First-ever evening-length program dedicated to female composers; Plus collaborations with Grammy Award-winning Harlem Quartet, Mucca Pazza, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, NewMoon Chicago, Northern Illinois University Steelband and more! Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s …
Kim Davis : No One Who Supports the Constitution Should Support Her
Kim Davis, an obscure Kentucky county clerk, made headlines in recent weeks for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Her justification is avowedly faith-based, claiming that to issue the licenses would be repugnant to her Christianity, and that she is protected under the Constitution’s injunction against discrimination …
Rush Street Reunion 2015
Rush Street Reunion 2015 is celebrated at Connie’s Pizza the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of years in the past came to life on one special afternoon. This special event brought together some of the original musicians, D.J.’s, and vocalists who made an indelible impression on our minds years ago at …
Tommy Tune a Hit at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Jubalee Gala
A brilliant one-man show by Tommy Tune entitled “ Taps, Tunes, and Tall Tales” by Chicago Human Rhythm Project celebrated its 25th silver anniversary in spectacular style at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Human Rhythm Project (C.H.R.P.) proudly honored the 10 – time Tony Award and National Medal of Arts …
Motor Mania: Monaco Grand Prix 2015
With a history dating back to 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix is highly regarded as one of the most challenging and prestigious auto races across the globe. Unique and proud in its location, the race is held annually in the streets of Monaco. Featuring extraordinary topography, the Grand Prix …
Alliance Française de Chicago Hosts “Ready, Set, Fête”
Alliance Française de Chicago Fête accomplished its mission to bring Americans and French-speaking cultures together for a beautiful evening of taste, style, and class. Set in the Cooper Technica auto storage garage downtown, Alliance Française de Chicago chose an unlikely location for a glamorous event and filled it with art …
Over $170,000 Raised By the Driehaus Design Initiative
The Driehaus Design Initiative has been working “to promote and encourage design education and to foster public appreciation and understanding of all aspects of fashion design and history” for over a decade. Since 2002, the nonprofit has organized the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence, a fashion and award show that …
Bill Hogan & “Battle for Free Speech”
Bill Hogan has been an inspiration to the film industry in Chicago for decades. When I first met him, I was impressed by how devoted he was to fostering the growth of the film industry in our city. As an actress at that time, I thought how wonderful it would …
Celebrity Fight Night
It wasn’t the Thriller in Manilla, but it was a Muhammad Ali extravaganza: the 21st Annual Celebrity Fight Night event at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix ….
