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Michael Alan Stein, in a career spanning more than two decades, Michael's costume designs have graced many premiere stages across the United States including: The Guthrie Theatre, Minnea-polis, MN; The Steppenwolf and The Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL; The Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts, Washington, DC and The Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT. On stage, screen and personal appearance, Michael's designs have been worn by such celebrated artists as: Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Jane Seymour, Erykah Badu, Jennifer Holiday and Elizabeth Berkley. His professional journey began at Parsons School of Design and The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where he studied Fashion Design. Michael is the recipient of many awards and honors including, a Fellowship from The National Endowment for The Arts and he was recently listed by Fashion-Schools.org as #70 on the top 100 Most influential Fashion Designers of 2012. In addition to his stage and film work, he has also designed special projects for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, NYC and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Co. In Spring of 2009, he introduced a capsule collection during a showcase for emerging and renown Chicago based fashion designers entitled, Macy's Presents Designers of Chicago: Fashion Focus. The collection was well-received and generated great fashion-insider buzz. Michael continues to create costumes for stage, film and television. Past and pre-sent clients include, the highly anticipated feature film, The Drunk, starring Golden Globe Nominee: Tom Sizemore and the Civil War mini-series, Fields of Valor, premiering March 2012, on Sony’s 3Net and The Discovery Channel. Now, after many years at the forefront of costume design, he has returned to his roots and created the Michael Alan Stein Collection; a modern group of forward looking dresses and separates which seamlessly merge his professional background and understanding of the sophisticated woman's desire for comfortably stylish clothing. Michael happily shares, "The collection is about fabulous fit and rich color. I only use the best fabrics and my clothes are proudly made in the USA."
On February 14, 2012, Michael Alan Stein presented his Fall Collection during New York Fashion Week. The response from press, buyers and fashionista's has been a unified, thumbs up One such review came from The Wall Street Journal, who aptly deemed him the "sleek assassin," noting the clothes precision cuts and streamlined curve consciousness. From the theatre - to the runway - to the street, Michael brands every project with his distinct sensibility and signature design aesthetic. Michael Alan Stein, a fresh voice in the legacy of great American fashion.
MICHAEL ALAN STEIN, is a costume designer and the chief fashion designer of the eponymous Michael Alan Stein Collection; a prestige, ready-to-wear women's apparel line launched in Spring 2012.
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Shoes It’s hard to imagine a life without shoes.
For many of us, yes I mean women, life would not be worth living without that final decision of which pair to wear before stepping out into the world. After all, a perfect pair of shoes can change your life, Cinderella. But women haven’t always had the comfort and luxury of that closet full of footwear to make our ensemble complete. It seems that until four thousand years ago, everyone went barefoot. The first shoes were made of a single piece of rawhide and enveloped the entire foot. Many women may currently have that same shoe in their closet. They were worn for both warmth and protection. Today, women rarely consider warmth and protection when making a shoe purchase. Sandals originated in warm climates where the soles of the feet needed protection, but the top of the foot needed to be cool. Did they have sandals in eighteen different colors back then? I think not.
In Europe pointed toes on shoes were fashionable from the 11th to the 15th century. Ah, the pointed toe, which brings us to another fact, that many people already know; sixty-two percent of shoe wearers say their feet hurt. The other forty-four percent must be men.
In the Middle East heels were added to shoes to lift the foot from the burning sand, which is how the love/hate relationship with high heels began. We thought this next trend started with the new millenium, but in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries heels on shoes were always red. For centuries shoes have portrayed works of fine art providing comfort while adorning outfits of all occasions from the simple to the extravagant and romantic.
“The perfect shoe can change your life.”
-Cinderella Throughout the world, each pair of shoes were made identical for both feet, until left and right footed shoes where first made in Philadelphia. In Europe, it wasn’t until the 18th century that women’s shoes were different from men’s. Six-inch-high heels were worn by the upper classes in 17th century Europe. Two servants, one on either side, were needed to hold up the person wearing the high heels. Boots were first worn in cold, mountainous regions and hot, sandy deserts where horse-riding communities lived. Now we wear our boots with short-shorts and tank tops. Heels on boots kept feet secure in the stirrups. In the Middle Ages a father passed his authority over his daughter to her husband in a shoe ceremony. At the wedding, the groom handed the bride a shoe, which she put on to show she was then his subject. Today, in the U.S., shoes are tied to the bumper of the bridal couple’s car. This is a reminder of the days when a father gave the groom one of his daughter’s shoes as a symbol of a changing caretaker.
In China, one of the bride’s red shoes is tossed from the roof to ensure happiness for the bridal couple. In Hungary the groom drinks a toast to his bride out of her wedding slipper. It is a possibility that this is allowed only because the bride knows she will never wear that pair of shoes again.
15% of the female population has over thirty pairs currently in their closets, a statistic that could be contested as too low, and a fact well hidden from the significant other. Also, thirty-three percent of women have trouble finding the room to store all of their shoes.
On average, women purchase four pairs of shoes per year, at an average cost of $277 per year. This could be another point to be contested. This leads us to another absolute fact. Ninety-seven percent of women say that their shoe shopping has never created any financial problems. However, one survey indicates that 13% have hidden at least one shoe purchase from their significant other.
Close to half of the female (43%) has been injured, by their shoes. Eight percent of women have experienced severe injuries such as sprains or breaks, and it is believed that 100% of these women state that it was all worth it. Unlike clothing, which is the most frequent online purchase by women, online shoe shopping has not yet caught on. Only fourteen percent of women make any of their shoe purchases online.
The average American adult woman shoe size is 8. In 1986, 12% of American women had shoe sizes 9.5 and higher, but in 1998, 30.4% of all women’s shoes sold were size 9 and above.
Current statistics may be depressing. Either womens’ feet are getting larger, or their feet hurt so bad that they finally have to buy the correct size.
The average increase in the protrusion of a woman’s buttocks is 25% when she wears high heels. Vigore Chicago magazine received many request to reprint this humorous article. Shoes have Pizazz. Shoes can be distinctive and extravagant, silly and sweet, sassy and classy, mature and serious, playful to match a woman’s character, personality and most important outfit.
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Blazing A Career Path with UIC Liautaud The business world is changing. UIC MBA alum, Megan Sparks, changed with it Megan Sparks is one of the faces of the UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business’ newest advertising campaigns. Sparks, a 2011 MBA alumna from the University of Illinois at Chicago, was heavily involved with all aspects of her graduate experience and, her modesty aside, is the perfect face to promote the UIC Liautaud brand. With a focus on international business and marketing while in the program, Sparks embodied all the characteristics of an exemplary Liautaud student: hardworking, intelligent, passionate, and ambitious. Jump starting the MBA Program Sparks decided to go back to school for her MBA to be sure that every door to advancement was opened in her professional landscape. With an undergrad degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University, she knew the next logical step was applying to an MBA program to strengthen her skill set and increase her overall competitive edge in a very candidate-saturated marketplace. When it came to choosing a graduate school, Sparks says her decision to apply to UIC Liautaud was relatively simple. “I chose UIC because of the intimacy of the program. Every professor knows you by name, which allows you to have the opportunity to individually excel. I felt this was a place that would challenge me and provide me with a solid framework to enter the workforce and be able to contribute immediately,” she says. Sparks also participated in the year-long Interdisciplinary Product Development (IPD) program as part of her studies, which offers a unique learning environment in which students in business, design and engineering partner with corporate sponsors to generate new product innovation for the partner and a realworld educational experience for students. Through cross-functional teaming, conducting and applying customer research, and developing a product from concept to first-stage prototyping, stu-
dents replicate the early stages of developing a new product in an organizational environment. Sparks found the IPD coursework particularly rewarding. “Going into my MBA, I knew I wanted to focus on consumer products but didn’t have a lot experience in the industry,” she says. “The IPD course was an amazing program providing both theory and hands-on experience revolving around product innovation. Having the ability to experience the process from ideation to innovation allowed me to gain critical insight into all areas of the consumer marketing experience.” Around the World with UIC Liautaud In today’s global business environment, international experience is crucial for a successful career. The UIC Liautaud MBA program offers students two study abroad programs – a four-week course in Europe and a two-week course in Brazil – to gain firsthand knowledge about foreign business systems and cultures. Students develop an understanding of a culturally unique business environment while sharpening their global business and language skills, and hopefully opening the door to future employment in the international market.
Sparks eagerly took advantage of both study abroad opportunities as part of the MBA coursework and says the adventures were not only new experiences geographically, but they taught her an abundance about different cultures and the challenges faced when conducting business internationally. “The Know Europe program provided an amazing opportunity to travel throughout Europe, while developing an international marketing plan around a domestic product. We were faced with the challenges of market research, developing a budget, executing promotional strategies and organizing the logistics of product introduction. After participating in this program, I was able to gain invaluable experience in the consumer packaged goods industry which eventually led to
me to pursue a career at the Kellogg Company,” she says. UIC Liautaud’s Doing Business in Brazil program provided Sparks a foundation of foreign political structure, as well as an emphasis on the economic importance Brazil currently possesses in the world. While on the trip, Sparks was able to tour Brazilian businesses and speak with influential executives highly regarded in the Brazilian financial industry. The study abroad programs truly shaped Sparks’ career goal plans. When she first entered the MBA program, she was undecided as to which industry she wanted to pursue in her career. She found the answers she was looking for while involved in the Know Europe and Doing Business in Brazil programs. “These trips were great resume builders. I walked away from both experiences able to fill up an entire resume with professional projects that I have been able to speak to in interviews. I can’t recommend these programs enough to any marketing majors!” Sparks said. Making the Mark with GMARK The UIC Liautaud experience also encompasses the ability to network with your fellow students and, for those who are highly motivated, start their own student organizations which interest them. Sparks co-founded the UIC Graduate Marketing Association (GMARK), a student organization dedicated to developing the skills and knowledge of marketing students through professional networking, industry connections and events.
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YOU FIND THEM. THEM Apply now and start your MBA program this spring at UIC. “Being able to organize panels with Chicago marketing executives allowed me not only to expand my personal network but also gain the valuable insight each executive offered. I was able to shape my desired career path and was put in touch with people who could help accomplish my goal,” she says. A Lasting Network. Looking back in her experience, she has some insights for current students or for those interested in pursuing an MBA at UIC Liautaud. “Take the time to get to know your classmates and take full advantage of the numerous resources that UIC has to offer,” Sparks advises, “Build up your network, challenge yourself in every class and make a difference in the time you are there. Not only will you walk away with a valuable degree, you will become a part of the UIC family and make lifelong friends.” As for being one of the faces for UIC Liautaud’s marketing campaigns, Sparks takes her newfound familiarity modestly and is not exactly ready to sign autographs. “Yes, I am the girl in the Liautaud ads around town. when asked, I just laugh and tell them no” Sparks jokes. Megan Sparks, UIC Liautaud MBA 2011 Specialty Channel Marketing Associate, Kellogg Company
The business world is changing. Come to the business school that is changing with it. Applications due November 1 for Spring admission. Visit us online at www.lgsb.uic.edu.
Michael Foster
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“I was asked to host one of the Celebrity Lounges at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009 and 2011, which was a great honor and a wonderful experience. Wherever I go, I always wear my scarves because they reflect my personality – bold, outgoing, and confident. One day I forgot to wear a scarf, and while walking through the streets of Park City, I was stopped on several occasions by strangers asking me about my missing scarf! At that point, I realized that an incredible opportunity had presented itself and I had to seize the day.” Scarves by Michael Foster are made from 100% Organic Egyptian cotton and designed by Michael himself. He tells me that he is inspired by seasonal color palates and the latest fashion trends, and he enjoys the way different shades come together to accent not only each other, but also augment the personality of the wearer.
From his earlier modeling career to his groundbreaking Exposure Events, Michael Foster has always made a statement. However, in spite of his personal relationships with many diplomats and international ambassadors, his successful promotional and fundraising efforts with local nonprofits, and his vast involvement in the arts, Michael has come to be known throughout the Chicago area and beyond by two defining factors: his extraordinary and genuine personality, and his scarves. It was a rainy Chicago afternoon when I met with Michael at a local coffee shop. “I’ve always been attracted to fashion,” he divulged as his eyes lit up. Showing off the distinctive purple and blue scarf he chose to accent a simple white shirt and jeans, he shares his eureka moment that pushed him to pursue his own scarf line.
When asked about his bright, colorful approach to men’s fashion, he explains, “Bold colors demand attention and create an aura of importance. In the animal kingdom, the male species have always had more elaborate coloring to attract their mates and stand out from the crowd. My dream is for all men to feel confident and comfortable in color.”
So what’s next for Michael Foster? In addition to growing his scarf line, he’s begun working on a line of jewelry, and we should all keep an eye out for his new men’s skincare line coming out in 2013. In addition, he will be hosting a Celebrity Reception at the 2012 Emmy Awards and also cohosting a fashion TV series for Fashion Week in New York later this year. Michael is a vibrant social chameleon and a trailblazing men’s fashion designer with big dreams and all the tools needed to make them a reality. This exciting personality is one to follow in the upcoming months, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.
OVER 50 & ACTIVE Be Bold. Be Free. Scarves by Michael Foster are available for purchase online and in select boutique retailers throughout Chicago. Visit his website or Facebook page to view available designs and receive exclusive updates about Michael’s appearances throughout Chicago, Hollywood, and the fashion industry, as well as his scarf designs, events, and upcoming skincare line. www.michaelanthonyfoster.com facebook.com/michaelfoster48
Am I over fifty? I hadn’t noticed! I feel like life has just begun. I am singing and living in Chicago, a world-class city. What could be better? I am loving life more than ever. Who could ask for more? Age is something I don’t think about when I plan what I want to do or where I want to go in life. Oh yes, I do think about the aging process. Self-reflection brings questions like; “Who is that girl in the mirror and why does she look more and more like my mother?” But life is always a choice. When it comes to aging, we can choose to get old or we can choose to be engaged in life and work to stay young and think young. As a veteran teacher in a small community in Indiana, I thought about what that meant for me. How long do I want my present career to last? Where do I want to live? Do I want a comfortable life while building a bigger retirement fund? For me, the answers were easy. I couldn’t make decisions about the second half of my life based on economics or fear of the unknown. As a child and even as a young adult, I was always afraid of something: a bad grade, a new situation, making a mistake. Going to college and becoming a special education teacher helped me overcome many of those fears. (You have to be very confident to be a teacher, those kiddos can see fear in your eyes.) The one challenge that I could not face and could not overcome was my fear of performing. I knew that I could sing and I wanted very badly to become a professional singer, but the thought of performing in front of an audience left me paralyzed. I was sure that I would forget the words, or hit a wrong note, or look silly. I had never sung in front of anyone, not at church, not in the high school choir. So when, at the age of thirty-five, I decided to start singing professionally, many were surprised, and in many ways, I surprised myself. In life, most of us experience tragic events and tragedy brings pain and sorrow, but it can also bring growth. In my early 30’s, I experienced two lifealtering events. My father died suddenly and my seventeen year marriage ended. From the heartbreak of those two tragedies, I learned an important lesson. Making a mistake is not the worse thing that can happen in life. It sounds so simple, but it was the one life lesson that set me free; free to dream and then go out and try to make those dreams come true. Eventually, I took a few singing lessons, auditioned for a band, and they accepted me. It was exciting and so much fun, but it was a baptism of fire. This group rarely practiced and never used a song list. They just called out songs and someone would look at me and say, “Jump in and hang on!” And so, I learned another important lesson. Be very prepared and expect just about anything. (I also learned that’s it’s very important to have a sense of humor.) At times it was tough, but that experience made me a better singer and a better performer. After singing part-time in Indiana for many years, I made the decision to end my twenty-five year teaching career, retire, and move to Chicago. Risky? Very much so, but that is when my exciting journey began and what a journey it has been! With the help of a very talented pianist, Indigo Novo was formed. I sing Sinatra to Adele, easy listening to rock and roll. We provide piano bar music for dinner parties and nightclubs. With our full band, we play great dance music for weddings, parties and downtown clubs. We have a professional sound and entertain with songs that everyone can enjoy. So, stay tuned and hang on. I am singing and living in a world class city. What could be better? I am loving life more than ever, who could ask for more?
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From Morocco to Chicago A native of Morocco, Chicago Entrepreneur and Founder of L’Or D’Afrique (African Gold), Tarik Khribech, introduced 100 percent pure, organic, cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil to the market place in 2010.
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Referred to as “liquid gold” because of its multiple anti-aging properties and health benefits, argan oil is loaded with fatty acids and vitamin E. It’s an ideal preventive skin care balm—but only in its pure, organic form. Tarik and his company stand for authentic argan oil handmade from the rare argan trees of southwest Morocco. Tarik purchases the argan oil directly from the Moroccan Berber women who make the oil by hand, which provides the women with a fair trade income that allows them to support themselves and their families. “Helping people and making a difference with my own company is the greatest feeling in the world,” Tarik says. “Knowing I make my country proud by supporting women in need is priceless.”
Researches found that organic argan oil (in its pure form) is beneficial for treating wrinkles, aging skin, acne, dry skin, hair treatment, dry scalp, hair growth, stretch marks, cracked feet and psoriasis, which makes argan oil a “liquid gold” worth the investment.
The US Commerce Association (USCA) selected L’Or D’Afrique Inc for the 2011 and 2012 “Best of Chicago” Award in the Moroccan Beauty Supply Manufacturers category for two consecutive years. Nationwide, only 1 in 70 of USCA Award recipients have qualified to win this award two years in a row. For more information, contact: L’Or D’Afrique
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About Tarik: While growing up in Morocco, CEO and Founder of L’Or D’Afrique, Tarik Khribech, never gave much thought to the Moroccan argan oil his family used daily to make dishes like amlou—a Moroccan honey and almond spread. He just knew the oil made his favorite foods taste good. Tarik’s mindset changed, however, after he traveled to the rural town of Essaouira at age fifteen. While visiting Essaouira, he discovered that argan oil is handmade by southwestern Moroccan (Berber) women who worked ten to twelve hour days to make the oil from the kernels of argan trees. As Argan trees grow almost exclusively in southwest Morocco, Tarik quickly realized that the oil he used daily was rare and made with painstaking effort. Tarik’s interaction with the Berber women changed the course of his life, although this was not apparent until later. Eight years after his visit to Essaouira, Tarik flew to the U.S. to join his older brother, Bouch, in Chicago and to complete his college education. Tarik kept busy busing tables with Bouch at the legendary Billy Goat Tavern while he earned his degree in business. After graduation, Tarik worked in the corporate world as a business intelligence analyst for several years. In 2010, Tarik decided to pursue his longtime dream of launching a company that not only sold authentic Moroccan oil to consumers, but also helped the Berber women earn a fair trade living, free of exploitation. Tarik launched L'Or D'Afrique (African gold) 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil in August of 2010, and his company stands for pure, undiluted, organic argan oil as well as financial independence for Moroccan women. He purchases the argan oil directly from the Berber women and generously donates an additional twenty percent of profits from sales to them. The US Commerce Association (USCA) selected L’Or D’Afrique Inc for the 2011 and 2012 Best of Chicago Award in the Moroccan Beauty Supply Manufacturers category for two consecutive years. Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2012 USCA Award recipients have qualified to win this award twice. “Helping people and making a difference with my own company is the greatest feeling in the world,” Tarik says. “Knowing I make my country proud by supporting women in need is priceless.”
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The Chicago Symphony performs at its summer home at the Ravinia Festiva but the orchestra’s next season downtown promises to offer an exciting mixture of programs that showcase the dynamic relationship that has developed between Music Director Riccardo Muti and the musicians of the CSO.
The season opens in what is becoming an annual tradition of including a free performance in September in Millennium Park. The program includes Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with the CSO and the Chicago Symphony Chorus on September 21. This is a repeat of the excellent performance these forces gave last January during Muti’s winter residency and will be included in the orchestra’s three concert series that opens New York’s Carnegie Hall’s 2012-2013 season. Three programmatic themes weave through the 2012-2013 season, creating connections and cornerstones across many of the CSO’s series: The Wagner Effect; Rivers; Nature, Power, Culture; and the centennial celebration of Sir Georg Solti’s birth. The Wagner Effect explores the tremendous influence that Richard Wagner had on the way his contemporaries and successors thought about drama, literature, the visual arts, and music forever changing the way music was heard and written. During the bicentennial of Wagner’s birth the CSO will highlight works by composers who were influenced by Wagner’s approach, from those who deeply embraced his techniques of those who purposely rejected and rebelled against his ideas. Rivers: Nature, Power, Culture will explore the exchange of commerce and culture that rivers have facilitated over the centuries, providing inspiration to musicians, as well as to writers, visual artists, and others. As with past festivals, the CSO has reached out to a number of collaborative partners for this and details will be announced at a later date. The third program thread is dedicated to Sir Georg Solti, the eight music director of the CSO. October 21, 2012 will mark the centennial of Solti’s birth and the CSO will pay homage to this legendary musician by presenting artists with whom he collaborated and works with which he was closely associated. The World Orchestra for Peace, which Solti founded in 1995, will present a concert to mark the centennial and will include several CSO musicians, led by Valery Gergiev and featuring Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Placido Domingo, and Rene Pape as soloists. In all, Riccardo Muti will lead 10 weeks of concerts in Chicago this coming season in programs that showcase the versatility and virtuosity of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.The subscription season opens on September 20th with Maestro Muti leading Dvorak’s Fifth Symphony, Giuseppe
Martucci’s Notturno and Respighi’s Feste Romane. Muti will led the orchestra for Symphony Ball on September 29th. The special guest soloist for this evening will be violinist AnneSophie Mutter. The program will include works by Wagner, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. The concert will be followed by a post-concert dinner and dancing at the Fairmont Hotel hosted by the CSO’s Women’s Board. Other highlights of Muti’s season are performances of Bach’s great Mass in b-minor with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, Beethoven’s Third Symphony (Eroica), Scriabin’s The Divine Poem, Verdi’s Four Sacred Pieces, and Vivaldi’s Magnificat. Conductors Pierre Boulez and Bernard Haitink will be returning next season for several weeks. Pierre Boulez will lead two weeks of concerts in March that feature the CSO’s premiere performance of Messiaen’s Chronochromie and Bar tok’s Second Piano Concerto with pianist Yefim Bronfman. The second week of concerts with Pierre Boulez will feature the Schoenberg Violin Concerto with violinist Michael Barenboim and the Adagio from Mahler’s Symphony No. 10. Bernard Haitink will spend two weeks with the orchestra starting on October 18. During his first week he leads an all Brahms program featuring the Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with brother violinist Renaud and cellist Gautier Capucon as soloists and the Symphony No. 1 in c-minor. In his second week Bernard Haitink will lead one of great choral masterpieces, Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. The CSO will be joined by the Chicago Symphony Chorus, soprano, Christine Brewer, mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink, tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, and bass baritone Hanno Muller-Brachman as soloists. Twenty artists will make the subscription debuts during the upcoming season. Among them are Pablo HerasCasado,Vasily Petrenko, music director of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, violinists Jennifer Koh, and Michael Barenboin, and pianist Daniil Trifonov – the Gold Medal wiiner of the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition.
Riccardo Muti, Valery Gergiev, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Placido Domingo, Returning guest conductors include EsaPekka Salonen, who will conduct Act II of Rene Pape, Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde as part of the Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wagner Effect programming. This will also be part of one of the popular Beyond Pierre Boulez the Score programs exploring The Tristan Bernard HaitinkEffect. Charles Dutoit will return for two week of subscription concerts in November, and Esa-Pekka Salonen, Semyon Bychkov will lead Mahler’s Third Symphony during the first weekend in Michael Barenboim, November. Christine Brewer, Piano soloists returning next season include Leif Ove Adsnes, Yefim Bronfman, Bernarda Fink, Maurizio Pollini, Mitsuko Uchida, and Anthony Dean Griffey, Radu Lupu, Garrick Ohlsson, Peter Serkin, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Hanno Muller-Brachman, Yuja Wang. Four CSO musicians will be featured as soloists during Pablo Heras-Casado, the season. They include principal flutist Mathieu Dufour, principal oboe Vasily Petrenko, Eugene Izotov, principal trumpet Christopher Martin, and Scott Hostetler. Jennifer Koh, Michael Barenboin, On December 20 the orchestra will give the world premiere of Christopher Rouse’s Daniil Trifonov, Trumpet Concerto, which was commissioned Charles Dutoit, for the Chicago Symphony by the Edward F. Schmidt Family Commissioning Fund. Twelve Semyon Bychkov, additional pieces will be performed for the first time during the 2012-13 season. Among Leif Ove Adsnes, them are Debussy’s La boite a joujoux, Dvorak’s The Water Goblin, Martinu’s Oboe Yefim Bronfman, Concerto, Villa-Lobos’ Amazonas, and Maurizio Pollini, Vivaldi’s Magnificat. Mitsuko Uchida, The ever popular Beyond the Score series will return with three programs narrated and hosted Radu Lupu, by the CSO Creative Director Gerard McBurney. Audio visual illustrations and dramatic Garrick Ohlsson, commentary reveals the story behind important works with live music provided by the Orchestra. Peter Serkin, The Beyond the Score presentations Jean-Yves Thibaudet, explore Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring on November 16 and 18, The Tristan Yuja Wang, Effect on February 22 and 24, and Rimsky- Mathieu Dufour, Korsakov Sheherazade on May 10 and 12. Eugene Izotov, For more information about these concerts and other events and series during the Christopher Martin, 2012-2013 season please call CSO ticketing services at 312-294-3000, Monday through Scott Hostetler, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from Christopher Rouse, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or visit the CSO’s website at cso.org. Gerard McBurney
Has Chicago lost the
Art of the Door? The old doors and gates of Europe are surviving silent story tellers of the good, bad, interesting, and frightful, some dating back to the 13th century. The craftsmanship and materials of metal and wood have passed the test of time and usage. Doorway designs, a lost art, waits to emerge as a part of the architectural design, dating centuries back, with ornamentations to sometimes serve as messages and other times portraying a family crest. Chicago has adopted many architectural styles since the World's Columbian Exposition also known as The Chicago World's Fair in 1893. The fair had a profound effect on architecture, the arts, Chicago's self-image, and American industrial optimism. Where is the modern day Louis Sullivan ready to emerge to punctuate plain surfaces with eruptions of lush Art Nouveau and something like Celtic Revival decorations, casted in modern materials and ranging from organic forms like vines and ivy, to more geometric design, and interlace. Probably the most famous example is the writhing green ironwork that covers the entrance canopies of the Carson Pirie Scott store on South State Street. These ornaments, often executed by the talented younger draftsman in Louis Sullivan's employ, would eventually become Sullivan's trademark; to students of architecture, they are his instantly recognizable signature.
Germany, Trier city, house door from 18th century
Poland ,Wroclaw, 13 or 14th century, building belongs to Roman Catholic Church
Poland, Cracov one of the old front doors Photos by: Peter Jezioro jeziorop@gmail.com
Poland, Cracov 15th century old building gate
Where are Chicago’s
Demons & Angels Ornamentations has been a part of building designs for centuries. Send Vigore Chicago your Demons & Angels images for future publication consideration. The images provided on these two page are from Peter Jezioro, professional photographer.
Photographs Submitted by: Peter Jezioro www.pjezioro.com 847.922.5414 jeziorop@gmail.com Peter Jezioro captured this unique moment with the retired race horse named “Demon". Demon, now a barn horse and used for training riders. He is gentle, sweet and likes children. Peter Jezioro was standing near by and saw a young girl talking to Demon and then kissing him. “I knew this was a moment you could call "demons and angels" sometimes demons can be sweet as angels.
Chicago
Vigore - CHICAGOLAND Photographers
is a scheduled feature in Vigore. Emerging and professional photographers can submit their images to appear in subsequent issues of Vigore either in print or online through the “flip magazine”. For submissions visit www.vigorechicago.com
Night City Views
Later spring (May) - Taken from the Columbus Drive bridge facing west
Later spring (May) - Taken from the Columbus Drive bridge facing east
Late Fall (November) - Taken from the beach area at Jane Addams Memorial Park
Vigore - About Reid Compton. When Reid first picked up a camera he said, “I knew that I had found something worthwhile”. Reid Compton has a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Florida State University, and has been working in Chicago as a multimedia journalist since graduating in 2011. His work has been published by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, among others. When not working, Reid is most likely doing street photography around the city.
Photographs by : Reid Compton Chicago Photography Video Production Print & Web Design reidcompton@mac.com www.reidcompton.com
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CHICAGO Talent on the Rise
Karissa Herbst, Photographer karissaherbstphotography.com
In much of my work I like to have a surreal or dreamlike state in my images. In these images, I explore the unconscious and finding nirvana in our dreams during REM sleep. Our environment effects everything around us and I think most of us can find peace in mother nature. Trees are very symbolic to human nature and also in our dreams. The island shot was taken early morning on a cloudy rainy morning to capture the ominous nature of the fog rollin in and the clouds moving. This images is a combination of several images merged into one. The tree photo was taken at Joyce Kilmer park in North Carolina. Kilmer park contains the largest and tallest trees on the western hemisphere. This tree portrays an optical allusion with the view looking at a reflection of water which has a symbolic meaning in dreams or of the viewer looking up which represents freedom of being confined.
Vigore Chicago - About Karissa Herbst Karissa Herbst graduated from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors in June 2012. While attending Karissa Herbst became the President of the Society for Photographic Education. Through Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago internship with Studio 659 in Whiting, IN, Karissa landed the opportunity to curate her first show "Santa Through the Years" and the position of teaching photography classes every season. Karissa enjoys capturing slow shutter speeds and highlighting situations to capture that dream like state. Karissa does a lot of compositing and combining of images using High Dynamic Range (HDR). HDR is a method of photography that allows greater dynamic range of image highlights and shadows by combining images at different exposures. According to Karissa, Professor Jennifer Moore inspired her and pushed her creativity. Without Professor Moore, Karissa feels she never would have been the photographer she is today.
Adventure &Travel
Get away to California for a relaxing and healing outdoor spa, wine country and the beach adventure. There is so much to enjoy in the United States. Too often people from the midwest plans for vacations, adventure and travel stops in Neveda, Arizona or Florida never reaching the west coast. This picture article takes you to southern California for an affordable adventure.
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Been there… Done that? A member of the Vigore staff had a curiosity about past life regression and contacted a friend - Janice Hayes. Vigore would like to share Janice’s letter with the readership of Vigore. What do you think? Where do you stand on this idea?
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I was standing on the edge of a field or pasture. The sun was in its afternoon phase, leaving the air still and warm and rather golden. I was with a friend, Jean, and our 8 year old conversation was typical of 8 year old girls. That is to say, it was nothing special and I don’t recall any of the words we shared. All of a sudden, I had a strong feeling of having stood on the edge of a field like that “somewhere else” and with someone else, not Jean but another girl. I felt that the still, warm and golden air was filled with peace and serenity and knew that the peace and serenity were very, very special.
The feeling of familiarity in an unfamiliar place is not an uncommon experience. Called déjà vu, the phenomenon of experiencing vivid sensations of having been somewhere or done something exactly like the moment you are in. You just can’t remember when. For those of us who have had those feelings, they are unmistakable and not at all the product of imagination. They are spontaneous, instantaneous and leave as quickly as they arise. Yet, even as they leave, we know they bear some importance and they reverberate for a while within us. We just don’t know why they feel important. There is a possible explanation of why and it involves an idea that at least 25-40% of the world’s population embraces; an idea that can explain a great deal of our proclivities, preferences, biases, ideas, fears and joys as well as our déjà vu experiences. It’s called by many names, including the rather hefty “Transmigration of the Soul”, but the most common term is reincarnation. Two or three years after that déjà vu
experience, I heard for the first time the term “reincarnation.” The very sound of it captured me and I rushed to a dictionary to find out the meaning. I was astonished and for the first time in my young life, things made sense to me. We get recycled! We get another chance! We get a “do-over”!
Fast forward now. I am a young woman, married with a young daughter. A friend and I had been exploring subjects that were not commonly accepted then, in the 70’s, things like meditation, energy healing (called laying-on of hands), and reincarnation. One day, she made the daring challenge: why don’t I let her take me into a past life? Why not, I thought. I lay down, got comfortable, and listened to my friend encourage me to go back, back, back. Back to another time and place. An entire life unfolded inside my mind like a movie, but one that I could almost smell and hear it was so real to me. Was I Cleopatra? Napoleon? A great Greek orator? A princess or king or queen? None of the above. I was a daughter of a landowner in Wales in 1644. We had some money and stature, but nothing grand.
Other families cared for the crops and animals and we certainly directed their efforts, but I was not dripping with jewels nor promised to a mighty leader. Mary Katherine was my name—I couldn’t be plainer. But there was a young boy my age on a neighboring estate. Occasionally, he would ride his pony to our lands and before my delighted eyes, he and his pony would do magical things. They were as one and I thought him the most wonderful boy in all the world. I remember his eyes so clearly. They were astonishingly blue, deep and bright at the same time. We eventually married and had one child, a daughter. When the child was 7, my husband was called by the King to a war. He was not happy about it, but left to do his duty. He never returned. I, unable to direct the flow of our farm and crops and lands and filled with misery missing him, lost all will to live and died face down on a floor covered with straw from some kind of lung disease. I do not know what happened to the child.
That past life has been amazingly
informative for me throughout my life. Obviously, the main thing about the life was that I gave up. I was young enough, smart enough, but I gave up, surrendered my abilities to my misery and died. In my present life, my biggest challenge has been to stand on my own two feet and use my strengths and abilities with or without a relationship. The lesson of the former life has been put to rest in this one.
Learning to solve our lessons is what I consider to be the major gift of exploring past lives. Yet, in addition, discoveries of such lives serve to give us an expanded view of ourselves. Did you live before this life? In my worldview and experience the answer is yes. Can you access those memories? Again, yes. Helping others experience past lives through regression is now part of my life work. These excursions into the past have helped people to resolve current issues, understand a fear or phobia such as a fear of heights, realize that a past trauma is coloring their current choices, and so much more. It feels good to discover that you make sense, that you aren’t a random set of ideas, fears or complexities. It’s nice to know that you have continuity, are integral, and there are reasons for everything. We’ve all been there and done that. Janice Hayes is an experienced intuitive counselor, spiritual teacher, and RoHun therapist. Janice Hayes is on staff at Delphi University in McCaysville, GA, an alternative school of spiritual studies. She can be reached at janice33@janicehayes.com.
WHO IS BLOCKING THIS? Trying To Take A New Approach
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THE CITY OF CHICAGO, by all estimates has nearly 50,000 vacant lots available for development, many on the southside. Records indicate that the majority of these properties currently yield no revenue.
Norris Capital sees the 16th Ward as a tremendous place to begin the rebuilding and revitalization of long neglected areas of our city. Norris believes that the 16th Ward is an ideal location for a Charter school.
Norris Capital, a Chicago Real Estate Development Corporation, believes the vast amount of vacant land on Chicago’s southside can and will provide great opportunities for development.
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CHICAGO Becoming Another New York City?
Vigore Chicago With expansion and growth comes the risk of changing the look and feel of Chicago as the jewel city of the midwest in the United States. Chicago is an endangered city that could lose its’ big city home town charm, historical landmarks and beautiful cityscape.
Wolf one of the most significant and historic properties in Point Chicago. Located on the Chicago River immediately
south of 350 W Mart Center, previously known as the ‘Apparel Center’, it is currently used as a parking lot and stands as the river’s last open space in downtown Chicago.
Last May, Hines Development unveiled a $1 billion plan for squeezing three massive skyscrapers into Wolf Point’s small, four acre triangle-shaped lot. At 50-80 stories each, these three towers will contain 3.75 million square feet of interior space – about the size of the Willis Tower. 900 ft.
Planned River Point Development
750 ft.
650 ft. 525 ft.
Wolf Point Development as proposal by Wolf Point Owners, LLC
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At first glance, the Hines plan for this property appears appealing. However, a closer inspection reveals many hidden dangers for the surrounding communities and the city of Chicago should this project move forward as planned.Here are the most disturbing aspects of the Hines plan for Wolf Point:
• This plan will increase traffic dangers and safety risks in one of the city’s most congested areas. This is especially concerning. A study done by Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, (KLOA) a premier traffic and transportation planning and engineering firm, the Wolf Point traffic consultant has grossly underestimated the impact of the plan on increasing traffic in the area – a fact that is well understood by Alderman Brendon Reilly (42nd). Massive tie-ups on adjoining streets, such as Kinzie, are already a dangerous problem, clog traffic and endanger lives during the rush hour. Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian risks will simply multiply and worsen to unacceptable levels as more people navigate the new Wolf Point development. • This plan will erode the beauty of Chicago’s Riverfront. Wolf Point sits west on the Chicago River, where the river divides into branches. This unique location in Chicago is now public, open and sunny, with a natural riverbank. However, it will be become cramped, congested and plunged into a perpetual shadow given the current development plan at Wolf Point. The vision and efforts of Daniel Burnham to retain the natural beauty of our lake front should be a model for the Chicago River and its surrounding communities. Unfortunately, under this plan it won’t be. • This plan ignores Wolf Point’s important role in Chicago’s history. In the history of Chicago, few sites are more historically significant than Wolf Point. It was the location of the city’s first three taverns, our first hotel, our first ferry, our first drug store and our first bridges across the Chicago River. The first settlers and businesses in Chicago were established on Wolf Point 160 years ago. This plan does nothing to memorialize where our great city first started. Something in that spirit is needed at Wolf Point — something integral to the buildings or the landscape, not a plaque that’s a mere afterthought. • The plan allows for little open space. As a riverfront property, Wolf Point is subject to the city’s River Walk requirement. It currently sits as a “crown jewel” in the River Walk system. There should be a park at Wolf Point, which would complement the planned structure and park built across the river at River Point. As the City’s 2009 Action Plan states, the open space on Wolf Point should soften the hard edges of the development along the river.
• It will worsen one of Chicago’s densest neighborhoods, already bursting at the seams. The Fulton River District and River North neighborhoods, which surround Wolf Point, have grown exponentially over the last 5 years. Over 2,200 new residential units and 5,000 new residents have been added during this period. New high-rise projects (360 W. Hubbard – 495 rental units, K2 – 495 rental units and River Point – 4,000 employees) and the relocation of 3,000 additional employees by Google/Motorola Mobility to the Merchandise Mart add to the neighborhood’s density. Unfortunately, the existing infrastructure in the area has not been upgraded by the City in decades and will be further weakened by the additional population density that the Wolf Point towers will create.
Wolf Point Development with Winter Garden based on proposal by Mister Uptempo on SkyScraperPage.com
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HICAGO’s future as one of the major “green” cities in the world?
View of Wolf Point with a park • This plan creates a skyblocking wall. Although the widely spaced towers preserve some views from the 350 W Mart Center (previously called the Apparel Center) outward, they will create eyesores from the outside looking in. The generous space between the towers would shrink to a sliver if you looked at them from the bridges over the river's main branch. The towers would form a sky-blocking wall, like the massive, east-facing side of the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
Imagine a Chicago Riverwalk connecting Goose Island and the lakefront. Imagine seasonal flowers lining the Riverwalk, welcoming residents and visitors as they enjoy shops, restaurants, pubs, and plenty of outdoor activities. Chicago is a balance of people, man made structures and natural elements. From the rooftops to the river walk and the lakefront, city planners must realize the value of clean air and water. Could Chicago become a major green city? Is there a plan for future investment in such a riverwalk? The return would be well worth the investment.
• This plan provides for too much parking. More parking equals still more traffic congestion. Chicago does not need to become New York City. The developers want a parking garage with as many as 1,285 stalls. Willis Tower has just 160, although it's also served by a garage across the street. It’s nice that the developers want to conceal their parking beneath park-like open spaces, but their vast garage would contradict talk that this would be a transit-oriented development, geared to the Metra and other energy-saving ways of getting around.
“It’s not too late. Wolf Point deserves better. The city of Chicago deserves better.” - Ellen Barry Ellen Barry, President of “Friends of Wolf Point” expressed to Vigore Chicago magazine “ Friends of Wolf Point is not against development but they want intelligent development. Development that fits the future of this community, is safe, and adds to quality of life.” Friends of Wolf Point is a not-for-profit, educational organization created by the residents of the Fulton River District and River North communities to ensure that future development of the Wolf Point site is in the best interest of the city and its current and future residents. The mission of Friends of Wolf Point is to educate and inform the community about the historical significance and future development of Wolf Point.
For more information about how you can support and contribute to this effort, go to their website at www.FriendsofWolfPoint.com
Photograph taken in Saarburg, Germany by Peter Jezioro, is an inspiration and a reachable achievement for the great city of Chicago Photograph by: Peter Jezioro jeziorop@gmail.com www.pjezioro.com
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Though the plan for Wolf Point has many alarming flaws, it is not too late. We challenge the developers to come up with a better and more worthy plan for Wolf Point. And we challenge Alderman Reilly to come up with a more comprehensive Master Plan for the communities surrounding Wolf Point. Both of these revised plans should be developed in collaboration with community organizations who represent Chicago citizens who are most impacted by them. This includes the Fulton River District Association (FRDA), the River North Residents Association (RNRA), the River North Business Association (RNBA) and Friends of Wolf Point (FoWP).
When asked how her paintings have come to be featured on many Chicago-based television series, Nancie King Mertz’ answer is simply: “they Google ‘Chicago Art’ and my website pops up!” It’s easy to understand why her work is at the top of “Chicago Art” listings since she is one of the most prolific painters in town. She produces approximately 100 paintings annually of Chicago and her travels, and 50% of it is painted on-site, “en Plein air” in oil or pastel.
Nancie was named “Chicago Artist of the Year” for 2 terms by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, and has won a number of national awards for her paintings. She has received several Chicago business awards due to the success of ArtDeTriumph & Artful Framer Studios, her gallery and frame shop. Her husband Ron Mertz, photographs her work and offers her sold images as archival prints on paper or canvas in a wide variety of sizes. Nancie & her staff provide the framing for her work as well as countless items customers bring to the shop 7 days a week for their expert handling.
A design studio, Gregory Allen Design, has just joined their south space to feature Nancie’s work in an inviting residential setting. With the addition of Greg’s long history as one of Chicago’s premiere designers, clients can find in one stop: design & cabinetry, art & mirrors, framing & gifts.
Nancie’s work of Chicago and over 20 countries can be found in collections around the world. Corporations, hospitals and celebrities have acquired her pieces over the years. She also creates many specific works by commission annually. See Nancie’s work: “The Good Wife” & “Chicago Fire” on CBS, “Boss” on STARZ and “Mob Doctor” on Fox.
“Daily Commute”, Nancie King Metrz, 72”W x 42”H - Oil, available in a continuous frame Archival Giclée prints available on paper or canvas in various sizes
Star Spangled Banner
Vigore - In March 2005, a government-sponsored program, the National Anthem Project, was launched after a Harris Interactive poll showed many adults knew neither the lyrics nor the history of the national anthem. The “Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defense of Fort McHenry", a poem written in 1814 by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. With a range of one and a half octaves, it is known for being difficult to sing. Although the poem has four stanzas, only the first is commonly sung today."The Star-Spangled Banner" was recognized for official use by the Navy in 1889, and by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, and was made the national anthem by a congressional resolution on March 3, 1931, which was signed by President Herbert Hoover. Throughout the rainy night, Key had witnessed the bombardment and observed that the fort's flag continued to fly, through the shell and rocket barrage. During the bombardment, British ship HMS Erebus provided the "rockets' red glare" and British ship HMS Meteor provided some of the "bombs bursting in air". Key was inspired by the American victory and the sight of the large American flag flying triumphantly above the fort. By the early 20th century, there were various versions of the song in popular use. Seeking a singular, standard version, President Woodrow Wilson tasked the U.S. Bureau of Education with providing an official version. In response, the Bureau enlisted the help of five musicians to agree upon an arrangement that premiered at Carnegie Hall on December 5, 1917.The song gained popularity throughout the 19th century and on July 27, 1889, Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy signed General Order #374, making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the official tune to be played at the raising of the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered that "The Star-Spangled Banner" be played at military and other appropriate occasions. The "Star-Spangled Banner" was performed as early as 1897 at opening day baseball game ceremonies in Philadelphia and often at the Polo Grounds in New York City beginning in 1898. The tradition of performing the national anthem before every baseball game began in World War II. On November 3, 1929, Ripley's Believe it or Not!, stated "Believe It or Not, America has no national anthem". In 1931, John Philip Sousa published his opinion in favor, stating that "it is the spirit of the music that inspires" as much as it is Key's "soul-stirring" words. By a law signed on March 3, 1931 by President Herbert Hoover, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was adopted as the national anthem of the United States.
The "Star-Spangled Banner" heard today has a countless number of musical interpretations. Marvin Gaye gave a soul-influenced performance at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game and Whitney Houston gave a soulful rendition before Super Bowl XXV in 1991, which was released as a single that charted at number 20 in 1991 and number 6 in 2001 (the only times the anthem has been on the Billboard Hot 100). Another famous instrumental interpretation is Jimi Hendrix's version which was a set-list staple from autumn 1968 until his death in September 1970. Incorporating sonic effects to emphasize the "rockets' red glare", and "bombs bursting in air", it became a late-1960s emblem. The custom of standing during the Anthem came about in Tacoma, Washington, on October 18, 1893. United States Code, 36 U.S.C. § 301, states that during a rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart; Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present and not in uniform may render the military salute; men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed. Military law requires all vehicles on the installation to stop when the song is played and all individuals outside to stand at attention and face the direction of the music and either salute, in uniform, or place the right hand over the heart, if out of uniform. Recently enacted law in 2008 allows military veterans to salute out of uniform, as well. However, this statutory suggestion does not have any penalty associated with violations. 36 U.S.C. § 301 This behavioral requirement for the national anthem is subject to the same First Amendment controversies that surround the Pledge of Allegiance.
“In Honor” Chicago - 2001 Pastel, 15 x 20 “In Honor of those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed” -Nancie King Mertz ART DE TRIUMPH www.NancieKingMertz.com 773-832-4038
O O say say can can you you see see by by the the dawn's dawn's early early light, light, What What so so proudly proudly we we hailed hailed at at the the twilight's twilight's last last gleaming, gleaming, Whose broad stripes Whose broad stripes and and bright bright stars stars through the perilous fight, through the perilous fight, O'er O'er the the ramparts ramparts we we watched, watched, were were so so gallantly gallantly streaming, streaming, And And the the rockets' rockets' red red glare, glare, the the bombs bombs bursting bursting in in air, air, Gave Gave proof proof through through the the night night that that our our flag flag was was still still there, there, O O say say does does that that star-spangled star-spangled banner banner yet yet wave, wave, O'er O'er the the land land of of the the free free and and the the home home of of the the brave. brave.
And And where where is is that that band band who who so so vauntingly vauntingly swore, swore, That That the the havoc havoc of of war war and and the the battle's battle's confusion, confusion, A home and A home and aa country, country, should leave us should leave us no no more, more, Their Their blood blood has has washed washed out out their their foul foul footsteps' footsteps' pollution, pollution, No No refuge refuge could could save save the the hireling hireling and and slave slave From From the the terror terror of of flight, flight, or or the the gloom gloom of of the the grave, grave, And And the the star-spangled star-spangled banner banner in in triumph triumph doth doth wave, wave, O'er O'er the the land land of of the the free free and and the the home home of of the the brave. brave.
On On the the shore shore dimly dimly seen seen through through the mists of the deep, the mists of the deep, Where Where the the foe's foe's haughty haughty host host in in dread dread silence silence reposes, reposes, What What is is that that which which the the breeze, breeze, o'er o'er the the towering towering steep, steep, As As itit fitfully fitfully blows, blows, half half conceals, conceals, half half discloses, discloses, Now Now itit catches catches the the gleam gleam of of the the morning's morning's first first beam, beam, In In full full glory glory reflected reflected now now shines shines in in the the stream, stream, 'Tis 'Tis the the star-spangled star-spangled banner, banner, O! O! long long may may itit wave wave O'er O'er the the land land of of the the free free and and the the home home of of the the brave. brave.
O O thus thus be be itit ever, ever, when freemen when freemen shall shall stand, stand, Between their loved Between their loved home home and and the the war's war's desolation, desolation, Blest Blest with with vict'ry vict'ry and and peace, peace, may may the the Heav'n Heav'n rescued rescued land, land, Praise Praise the the Power Power that that hath hath made made and and preserved preserved us us aa nation, nation, Then Then conquer conquer we we must, must, when when our our cause cause itit is is just, just, And And this this be be our our motto: motto: "In "In God God is is our our trust." trust." And And the the star-spangled star-spangled banner banner in in triumph triumph shall shall wave wave O'er O'er the the land land of of the the free free and and the the home home of of the the brave. brave. Alternative Alternative lyrics lyrics In In aa version version hand-written hand-written by by Francis Francis Scott Scott Key Key in in 1840, 1840, the the third third line line reads reads "Whose "Whose bright bright stars stars and and broad broad stripes, stripes, through through the the clouds clouds of of the the fight". fight".
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IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a
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right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies: For taking away our Charters,abolishing our most
“Chicago Bling� Nancie King Mertz - ART DE TRIUMPH valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our www.NancieKingMertz.com 773-832-4038 Governments: For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We cases whatsoever. He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to his Protection and waging War against us. disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our connections and correspondence. They too have been our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty and Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good themselves by their Hands. People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is conditions. and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conIn every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned clude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish Honor. brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable
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C-View, recognized as a top Chicago rooftop bar and lounge, C-View is located on MileNorth's 29th floor. The sophisticated, secluded and luxuriously designed lounge and terrace offers a varietal-food menu of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, a selection of C-House and C-Bar favorites, as well as Candy Bar dessert items. As you take in the spectacular views of Chicago from this rooftop bar and restaurant, enjoy a drink from the vast selection of local, domestic and imported beers or an excellent selection of wines by the glass or bottle. If you're in the mood for a creative cocktail you can try our new specialty drinks each season, offering spritzers and spiked milkshakes during the summer, and eggnog shakes and hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows during the winter. C-View rooftop bar Chicago is open year-round. MileNorth, A Chicago Hotel, 166 East Superior, Chicago, (312) 787-3510
"EPIC Sky" can accommodate 150 guests, offers a full bar, semi-private cabanas and amazing city views. Chef Pollard's full lounge menu is available on the rooftop. The roof is open nightly from 4 pm - midnight. EPIC offers diverse environments for all of your event needs. Be it a cocktail party on the 1st floor mezzanine overlooking the 1st floor bar area, drawing off the energy of the bar/lounge or a more sophisticated evening on the 2nd floor mezzanine. We are also available for full restaurant buy-outs whether it be the entire 2nd floor main dining room or both the 1st and 2nd floors, and our 3rd Floor outdoor rooftop of visually inspiring spaces for your next event. 112 West Hubbard Street Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 222-4940 www.epicrestaurantchicago.com
from sunshine ...to moonlight The Peninsula Chicago - The Terrace at The Peninsula Chicago steps back into old Shanghai to offer Chicagoans and visitors a tucked-away refuge four floors above street level where they can soak up the sun and warm evening breezes. The Terrace presents a lively vibe with a new theme for the season: The Golden Era: Revived, taking guests back to the swinging Shanghai of the 1930s. The inspiration behind The Golden Era: Revived theme is the city of Shanghai’s golden era of glamour and romance. The Terrace delivers a vivacious setting to enjoy lunch in the sun or dinner under the stars, and of course, a new cocktail menu to indulge in day or night. In addition, for the first time, Shanghai Terrace and the adjacent Terrace will be open seven days a week. The new bar offers patrons to have a lunchtime or afternoon drink in a casual setting. For cocktail-hour and late-night guests, the bar provides a seamless way to enjoy specially prepared drinks and adds to the club-like atmosphere. Lush planters adorn the space and cushy new daybeds will evoke a summery ambiance. Traditional Shanghainese music mixed with a modern twist will set the mood for a swanky setting, day or night. Dinner and Evening - As the sun sets, golden bulb light fixtures on the walls and Chinese inspired globes on the tables illuminate the patio giving it a romantic glow. www.peninsula.com Tel: (312) 573 6616 The Peninsula Chicago, 108 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 6061
Chicago has many different choices for outdoor dining and drinks from afternoon to late night. Unique to Chicago are the many hotels and restaurants offering rooftop dining and entertainment with amazing views of the city.
Vertigo Sky Lounge, occupying the 26th floor of the dana hotel and spa, gives Chicago a taste of the high life in an exclusive penthouse environment. Featuring wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows with gorgeous views, an expansive outdoor patio with open fire pit and an array of seating options. Vertigo Sky Lounge valet service is available during all hours of operations. For more information please visit www.vertigoskylounge.com
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Roof Top Dinning & Entertainment III Forks III Forks' impressive rooftop lounge offers private cabana-style seating complete with built-in heaters, large knotty pine and granite bar, stone fireplaces and serene, city views. Chef Clark Grant's small plates menu, exclusively available on the rooftop, features dishes that are perfect for sharing, such as tobiko deviled eggs, blue cheese taro chips, flatbreads, kobe beef sliders, lamb meatballs and “duck & waffles." The rooftop lounge is open nightly from 4 p.m. to midnight and can accommodate up to 100 guests. From the Vigore Chicago staff, “Thank you Danny Payne - General Manager and Shannon Smith - Maitre D´ for your warm welcome, kindness and professionalism to share your time with us during our visit.”
PARIS CLUB - Studio Paris Studio Paris is an indoor/outdoor lounge that doubles as a functioning photo studio by day and nightclub by night. Expect to find the city’s best photographers capturing the scene, which will later be prominently displayed throughout the space. The club features an impressive outdoor lounge seating area under a retractable glass roof that opens to the Chicago cityscape. A 25-foot bar, adorned with bottles of French champagne, connects the indoor/outdoor bar area inviting guests to order their favorite cocktail, while comfortable lounge seating and tables fill the expansive room. Reflective of the high energy clubs frequented throughout Europe, guests can expect to hear great music, see impromptu sets from recording artists visiting the Windy City and take in music spun by guest DJs from around the world. Photograph by: Anjali Pinto
the future has arrived ...
A Comedian On Your Living Room Shelf
... an emerging new Chicago business By The Editors
Requirements? Only a quality internet connection and a webcam. “Where we see big value in CelebTango is in the convenience it provides to both sides of the experience. People holding parties can now have a live celebrity perform a personal, interactive show for them right in their own living room. An entertainment option that was previously only available to people with huge budgets for in-person celebrity appearances is now accessible to everyone. And our celebrities love it because they can perform from home, their tour bus, their hotel rooms, wherever they are. It’s just a great proposition for both the performers and the fans,” says Gint Rudis, president of the Chicago-based company. Imagine planning out your next birthday party. There are all the usual options available: party at home or out at a venue; food, drink and sweets; mingling, dancing, games. Now have a celebrity comic VIRTUALLY “walk-in” to the party. “The response has been great,” summarizes Gint Rudis. “People love the experience; it’s such a cool, novel thing to do and nobody has ever really seen anything like it before.” Gint Rudis sees CelebTango changing the way we think about entertainment and the places it can happen. The company has named the whole interactive process between customer and entertainer a “Tango”. Customers record and save a copy of their Tango, then share it online for free. For professional entertainment, “…maintaining the fidelity of the live comedy experience through a different medium”
is paramount, says Gint Rudis. HD-quality audio and video and advanced features have evolved in the CelebTango video chat technology. The CelebTango performances are light years ahead of the old Skype or Gchat glitchy experiences of picture stuttering and camera refocusing. CelebTango was founded in January of 2012 by CEO Cayse Llorens and CTO Jon Kong. The idea arose from a party that Cayse Llorens threw for his birthday (which he and Gint Rudis happen to share, May 14th). “I wanted to do something big to celebrate that year and I’ve always been a big fan of comedy,” recalls Llorens who met Rudis originally at a Second City improv class while both were working as management consultants, “so I just booked three of my favorite local comedians to come to my house and perform in my living room and it was awesome. Everybody loved it and a lot of people walked away thinking ‘hey, I’d love to do something like this for my next party, too!’ ”. Fast forward several months, tired of managing teams of software developers around the globe and around the clock, Llorens started CelebTango. What lies ahead for CelebTango? Live comedy roasts are just the beginning. The talent base is expanding beyond comedians to include singers and other performers. In corporate settings, the CelebTango platform is appropriate for quarterly meetings, holiday parties, recruitment sessions, project milestone celebrations, or even the use of celebrity star power to deliver otherwise dry information such as benefits packages or safety lectures to employees. In public settings, the CelebTango live entertainment platform will be configured for bars, clubs, and other venues. Gint Rudis envisions, "When we really sit down and try to think about how far this direct-to-consumer live entertainment model can extend, we get VERY excited.”
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How about having a celebrity perform a live roast in your home, online and interactive?! CelebTango.com is getting more and more people to do just that. A professional comedian selected from a playbill of comics of different styles will joke with you and your party guests and roast or prank any one of them over CelebTango’s online video chat platform.
MUSTANGS wild, free, unbound beauty Vigore Chicago shares these seldom taken images of the wild horses (Mustangs) of Carteret County, North Carolina shown on this page. On the central coast of North Carolina you will find the communities of the Crystal Coast of Carteret County, a three hour drive from the RaleighDurham International Airport.
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Uninhabited barrier islands forming a ribbon of sandy beaches, pristine marshes and dense maritime forest lay just off the coast accessible only by boat. Wild Ponies inhabit a number of these islands including Shackleford Banks and the Rachel Carson Reserve located near the towns of Beaufort, NC and Morehead City, NC, and other communities of Crystal Coast.
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Beaufort resident and photographer Scott Taylor has spent years capturing images of the coast including the wild banks ponies also refered to as Mustangs, since 1981 where he worked as the photographer for the Duke University Marine Laboratory.
This rare photo captures a quick spontaneous burst between two Mustang stallions fighting for dominance over their harems.
Scott Taylor’s images can be seen in magazines, books, and publications including “Our State”, “Wildlife in North Carolina”, “North Carolina Boating Lifestyle”, and “Coast Watch”, magazines. He has authored and coauthored a number of books including “Coastal Waters – Images of North Carolina”, “Song of an Unsung Place” with Bill Mansfield, “The Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks” with Carmine Prioli, and his most recent work, “The Coasts of Carolina” with co-author Bland Simpson by UNC Press. Scott Taylor’s fine art prints hang in galleries and private collections throughout the country. For more information and to view a sample of Taylor’s work visit www.ScottTaylorPhoto.com All images copyright Scott Taylor, All Rights Reserved. Scott Taylor, Scott Taylor Photography 214 Pollock St, Beaufort, NC 28516 Tel: 252-241-0163 Email: staylor@clis.com
Thundering Ponies taken on the Rachel Carson Reserve, NC.
An Endangered Breed of livestock ... with possible Extinction The Spanish Mustang is a horse breed of historical importance. They descend from horses introduced from Spain during the early conquest of the Americas beginning with the arrival of the Conquistadors in the 15th century. They are a type that today is mostly or wholly now extinct in Spain. The wild horses of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have become an icon and part of America’s heritage. The Shackleford and Corolla herds are registered Colonial Spanish Mustangs. Their small numbers have placed them on the critical breed list of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy and the Equus Survival Trust. Both national groups work to save endangered breeds of livestock. The next category is extinction. The wild horses have survived more than four centuries of hurricanes, fierce winter nor’easters, and swarms of biting insects. Graced with a strong, inner sense of self-preservation, the horses enjoy a rich and distinguished history.
Ponies and Shorebirds taken on Rachel Carson Reserve
All images copyright Scott Taylor, All Rights Reserved. Scott Taylor, Scott Taylor Photography Tel: 252-241-0163 email: staylor@clis.com
Three main theories exist as to how the horses ended up in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. One states that as ships wrecked and sunk, the strongest horses aboard may have swum to the barrier islands. Another is that as some ships hit dangerous sandbars, they could no longer float. Excess weight had to be pushed overboard, including animals. The third is that they were left behind when a colony was abandoned due to disputes with American Indians or devastating illnesses.
The Outer Banks consist of a series of barMother & Daughter , Shackleford Banks rier islands made entirely of sand. They stretch 175 miles south from the Virginia border to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Once a hideout for pirates, the area now attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. The English word "mustang" comes from the Mexican Spanish word mestengo, derived from Spanish mesteño, According to National Geographic, five to six thousand wild meaning "stray livestock animal". The Spanish word in horses lived up and down the state’s coast as recently as 1926. turn may possibly originate from the Latin expression Now, only about 220 remain. A herd of one hundred wild animalia mixta (mixed beasts), referring to beasts of horses lives on the north beaches of Corolla, in Currituck uncertain ownership, which were distributed in shepherd County. The others live on Shackleford Banks—part of the councils, known as mestas in medieval Spain. A mestengo Cape Lookout National Seashore—in Carteret County. was any animal distributed in those councils, and by extension any feral animal.
Snow in North Carolina on the beach on the morning of Monday January 10th, 2011 much of southeastern NC was a winter wonderland. By Monday evening there were several inches of snow on the ground across Carteret County. Scott Taylor captures “Snow Ponies” taken on the Rachel Carson Reserve across from Beaufort, NC
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A & BOOKS “This lovely book, which is accented by the author’s watercolors of the statues, belongs on everyone’s Chicago history bookshelf” – Greg Borzo, author of The Chicago “L” and “Where to Bike Chicago” Giants in the Park is “a passionate, personal project (combining history, art, love of Chicago, love of books), beautifully executed.” -- Sharon Woodhouse, Publisher, Lake Claremont Press
A movement is happening in cancer care, far from the sterile halls of conventional hospitals and the one-shot-fits-all drugs of pharmaceutical companies. Doctor Richard Blake and his synergistic, personalized treatment stand at the forefront of this revolution. But Plaxin Pharmaceuticals will stop at nothing to suppress the doctor’s groundbreaking discoveries. Print and eBook versions are now available on Amazon. Visit withinanovel.com to learn more. "Within" is a work of fiction.
Visit www.lincolnparkstatues.com to learn more about “Giants” and to see a listing of book-related events, including walking tours, bike tours, book talk presentations, and a WGN radio interview with Rick Kogan on August 26th! Watercolor rendered statue illustrations are available as note cards and giclee prints online or at Art de Triumph/Artful Framer Studios.
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Encounter giants from Lincoln to LaSalle and Grant to Goethe with this sculpture-tour guidebook of Chicago’s largest park. Named a Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year, “Giants in the Park” honors Lincoln Park’s bronze heroes with biographical narratives and watercolor-rendered illustrations. It features the histories behind the monuments -- stories about the artists, the benefactors, and the unveiling ceremonies.“Lost” statues and the park’s cemetery years are documented as well.
Manscaping silly, sassy, sexy, serious Men are cleaning up their act! Vigore Men, already the best looking men on the planet, are grooming or “manscaping” more than ever before. Manscaping, the art and science of male grooming, is a growing trend among men everywhere. Guys are getting face lifts, chest lifts, and lipo-suction. Ladies, don’t be surprised if you spy a man in your salon getting a facial, a mani-pedi, or even a wax job on that unwanted body hair. Men are increasingly making appointments for specialty grooming services that, until recently, might be considered for women only. They are learning from their female counterparts that the better you look, the better you feel. There is another reason men have increased their appointments at salons. Most women, it seems, like a neat and tidy man. And many men want to please their women. To be honest, men have been quietly grooming themselves for a very long time. The question for today’s man is what and how much to groom while still remaining a manly man of good taste. That decision, of course, remains up to the individual man. Since manscaping is a new trend, finding a discrete and trusted professional service can be quite a challenge. But don’t worry men, we found that many salons are now providing dedicated staff members who specialize in all your manscaping needs. Women, we discovered, are particularly interested in the removal of unwanted hair on their macho man. Men on the “cutting edge” of the manscaping craze are opting for the removal of unwanted hair on their chest, in their ears, nose, and for some men, legs, underarms, and even toes. We also found that women have definite opinions about pubic hair and how it affects that most intimate time between a woman and her man.
So, with all this new information in mind, we decided it was time to see just exactly what women are thinking as they see men joining them in the search for that perfect look. Vigore decided to survey Chicago area women about one of the most talked about and controversial subjects in male grooming, unwanted hair! To remove or not to remove, that is the question. We asked women in two Chicago area salons to fill out a quick survey as to their preferences on male hair removal or lack thereof. Our survey questioned women from age sixteen to sixty-one. The women we surveyed had a lot to say about male hair removal and the most talked about area was, not surprisingly, the dreaded visible back hair. The survey showed that most women want a man with a clean back, but there are a few who like the “cave man” look. Hey, whatever turns you on, right? Now, of those women who were turned off by a hairy back, only seventeen percent felt comfortable asking their man to take it all off. Apparently, we don't want to offend our men or make them think they are anything less than perfect. So, let’s not split hairs, it is difficult to ask the one you love to make changes in his/her appearance. But, the great news is that of those women who did ask their man to wax it off, 75% of those agreeable fellows did just that.
mature humorous Women were also definite on the subject of ear and nose hair. Every woman surveyed voted “yes” for ritual ear and nose hair removal. As for those hairy toes, women went almost 50/50, with half voting for hairless toes, and the other half didn’t care one way or the other. And last, most women in our survey said they prefer their man to at least trim that most intimate area of male anatomy. And a note to men; if you would rather groom the erogenous area at home, we found that you can rely on stores in your area for an ample assortment of at-home trimming devices. If you do opt for home trimming, good for you. But if you have your mate help, you should know that only a few women think using scissors is the best way to trim the “down low” zone. Quick tip ladies, most men prefer to keep sharp objects away from that area.
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Overall, it seems women like the new trend of manscaping. But ladies, if you are shy about asking your man to trim up, we suggest a gift certificate to show him you care but also to provide a subtle hint. Or, you might leave Vigore magazine lying around, open to this article. Who knows, it may be all your man needs to start his own manscaping trend. And you both might enjoy the benefits.
About the survey: Our manscaping survey was conducted at Victoria Salon, Chicago South Loop and InStyle Salon Suites in Barlett, Illinois, and with the help of Jess Piet, Vigore’s, special media director. Women from age sixteen to sixty-one were asked to fill out a survey about male hair grooming, a trend that continues to grow in popularity as more and more men shave, trim, wax and even laser unflattering or unwanted body hair. Of course, Vigore’s survey is not scientific, and is meant to be fun, but it is also meant to keep people informed about the latest issues concerning men and women. So, we asked women if they wanted their man to remove or trim hair from certain areas of their body.
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The results of this “hairy situation” are as follows: Women Surveyed on Male Body Hair Undecided
Yes
No
Not an issue
Do you prefer a neatly groomed man? The 4% liked the overgrown jungle man look
57%
4%
Ever ask your man to remove unwanted body hair?
35%
65%
Does back hair on a man bother you?
57%
4%
35%
39%
Ever ask your man to remove back hair? 17%
83%
Did your man remove back hair upon request? 75%
25%
Would you like your man to remove nose/ear hair?
91%
5%
Would you like your man to remove toe hair? 52%
48%
Would you like your man to trim/remove chest hair?
43%
13%
44%
Would you like your man to shave his legs?
22%
74%
4%
Would you like your man to trim/remove pubic hair? 65%
26%
9%
Do women like chest hair exposed?
30%
40%
30%
4%
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BLENDING PROFIT WITH SOCIAL GOOD By Attorney Mark A. Rudis can receive donations which are tax deductible to the donor) and other tax-exempt organizations no longer need worry over audits due to inappropriate investments or debt. The L3C is permitted to make profit and the foundation is permitted to make a return on investment without concern for unrelated business taxable income issues or the like so long as L3Cs the L3C’s business pursues, at least in part, the charitable or For those of us in finance, accounting or law, the low profit, social purpose of the limited liability (“L3C”) foundation that invests in corporation is the new method the L3C. The foundation or of corporate structuring and other organization may financing especially useful invest in the L3C using where private and public equity or debt PRIs. The projects intersect. L3Cs and potentially meaningful Benefit Corporations (a Benefit return on its investment to Corporation is defined only the organization is all slightly differently, and low profit, limited liability (“L3C”) corporation protected by the new IRS generally, the social enterprise safe-harbors. It’s a big aspirations of the two legal entities are the same) are new legal entities and structures that social triumph - an L3C can make a profit, and then distribute the funds to its foundation shareholder! may become the preferred way of operating because they provide a structure for profit plus social enterprise. Not many states* have legislation establishing these profit making with social-good new entities and structures. In Illinois, we have Second, IRC rules for municipal bonds are L3Cs. At the Federal level, the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) expanding to promote social enterprises. By providing provides comfort and support to these emerging entities at the incentives to municipal bond issuers by means of conduit state level. As demonstrated herein, foundations and socially municipal bonds, local government bodies can go farther oriented entrepreneurs can and should form L3Cs as afield in financing projects that are beyond traditional operating companies or as subsidiaries. municipal projects such as schools, parks, water and sewers, hospitals and roads. For example, a municipal issuer may help finance a public/private venture to operate facilities for seniors, or operate a closed-loop energy system, or assemble A new way to raise capital is always exciting. In and operate an urban food production facility with a minimal addition to shareholder investment and grant money for a eco-footprint. socially conscientious start-up, now available are below market debt as approved by new IRC regulations (see Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) guidelines found in the IRS’s Publication 5005) and funding from private foundations Urban Social Enterprises Around Chicago pursuing their established social or charitable purposes by One excellent urban model enterprise in Illinois is a building means of Program Related Investments (“PRIs”). whose tenants are selected based upon their contribution to a model that creates an energy feedback loop. Thus, one tenant in the building grows fish in aquaculture tanks and uses the fish waste water to grow vegetables hydroponically. Another The new corporate structures are consistent with all tenant brews beer. The fish/vegetable producer collects the known charitable and social purposes. For example, a new waste plant material (stems, roots, etc.), the beer producer L3C can simultaneously operate to benefit energy and communications infrastructure, to grow and distribute food in collects the waste grains used in brewing, and both producers deliver their waste to another tenant who places such organic urban facilities, to employ a cross-spectrum of unemployed waste into an anaerobic digester which breaks down the waste educated and non-college graduates, to help animal welfare, and manufactures methane. The methane powers the furnace and to provide low-income housing while at the same time and generator for the heat and electricity needs for the making a profit at such social needs, and more. building and its tenants. The fish and vegetables are sold to distributors for profit. The energy needs of the building and the tenants are in a closed-loop system – it can operate off the Social Enterprise is Growing in Illinois grid! The fish / vegetable and beer companies “purchase” In Illinois, L3Cs fit squarely within IRS guidelines. For their heat and electricity from the anaerobic digester company. example, first, foundations (e.g., 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable, educational or religious purposes that traditionally Hybrid profit/non-profit enterprises may be the new model for public/private enterprise.
L3Cs
Other early-stage L3C urban projects: An energy L3C collects scrap food from a large grocery chain. The scrap food is put into a large anaerobic digester that produces methane. The L3C sells the methane to a municipality to fuel its fleet of methane-powered vehicles; a job’s L3C places ex-cons initially into a training program designed by a nationwide electronics retailer, and then graduates them into a sales or support job collecting a modest placement fee for its services. Each of these L3Cs can be capitalized with funds from investors, foundation PRIs, and government grants.
*L3C states: Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming Benefit Corp. states: Vermont, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Virginia and Hawaii
To talk about social enterprises and the new methods of raising capital, contact attorney Mark A. Rudis at mark@attorneytaxlien.com.
OLD TOWN OIL Founded in 2007 by four brothers from Chicago, Old Town Oil has been described as "a playground for your palate." With locations in Chicago's historic Old Town neighborhood and Evanston's Central Street Shopping District, our stores are designed to give our customers a hands-on, interactive culinary experience. Stop by to sample, mix, and match our premium olive oils and vinegars to find the flavors you’re craving. We've spent years building direct relationships with small batch producers rather than purchasing through a distributor. This allows us to bring you the highest quality and most delicious oils and vinegars which you won't find anywhere else. We receive new products every few weeks from all over the world, so stop in and have a taste! The most popular fall combinations are: Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar and Walnut Oil Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar and Orange EVOO Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar and Basil EVOO Recipes and more combinations are available on the website. Michael Dine, Old Town Oil 773-551-1195 mikedine@oldtownoil.com www.oldtownoil.com
Vigore Chicago takes a serious look at finance, accounting and law from another perspective. One goal of Vigore Chicago magazine is to promote the economic development of Chicagoland as a great place to thrive financially, enjoy life and live safely.
A SHORT, SOCIAL VIEW OF CAPITALISM By Attorney Mark A. Rudis
Blending profit with social good (see related article) has not yet come close to reaching the mainstream of current discussion. It may or may not ever because the term "free market" seems to be in conflict. There is no conflict, just misunderstanding.
Pundits may name the new efforts combining profit and social good and their legal incorporations, L3cs and Benefit corporations, as “new capitalism”, “social enterprise” “ corporations with conscience” “capitalism with conscience” … These new names try to encapsulate the ideas and functions of the new hybrid business relationships, and with some success these names are mildly descriptive, and may become a good trademark. As they emerge, these names will be embraced or not, but the efforts they describe are certain to move forward.
Before corporations became popular in the 1800s, businesses were associated the persons who operated them. A good or bad business practice reflected directly onto the business man or woman. As a result, the business man or woman was subject to social approval from a good business practice or social opprobrium from a bad business practice. With the introduction of the legal “person” called a corporation during the 1800s, conventional social scrutiny of the corporate “person” no longer applied, instead a view of corporations emerged that was detached from human interaction. A corporation serves its shareholders by serving its own self-interest; consequently, corporate “persons” feel no pressure from the people the corporations serves or affects. Personal interactions happen among officers and shareholders well-defined, limited manner - the self-interest of the corporation comes first. A corporate “person”, say, can exploit natural resources disproportionately and without much regard for depletion or degradation so long as the shareholders and officers are satisfied. A generation or two later, the corporate “person” may or may not be burdened with the costs of mineral depletion and water and air degradation, but individuals and our society and its lawmakers certainly will be. Later generations of individuals are faced with legislating or taxing away the problem, a process historically destined to poor results. These unfortunate consequences were not intended by the legal thinkers and legislators of 1800s; rather, the best reasons then, and today, for a corporation are continuity of existence and collective investment, and, of course limited liability - and there's the catch. Nevertheless, unintended consequences abound.
“new capitalism” “social enterprise” “corporations with conscience” “capitalism with conscience” Let me briefly describe two macro phenomena:
1. Blending Business with the China Politburo In China, a blending of corporate and social and government purposes serves as a different kind of rule of unintended consequences. Distant from the USA in geography, philosophy, politics and industry, China is a communist country becoming more capitalistic. The Chinese communist party has joint-ventured and financed deals with our biggest companies in aerospace, automobiles and electronics, such as Boeing, GM, and Apple. As Chinese companies sell more to USA customers, and as the Chinese government buys more US Treasury debt, and as China builds an increasingly larger industrial infrastructure, the Chinese people enjoy increasingly more appreciated values, both financially and philosophically - real marketplace values increase and the adherence to capitalistic values increases. But, as history has taught us, as investment values increase, natural resources are consumed more rapidly with the usual attendant consequences of depletion and employment complaints increase due to displacement and wage disparity. In an unexpected turn (the rule of untended consequences at its best), the newly found freedom to complain and be heard grows. These are social/industrial trade-offs as communism and capitalism blend - more value but greater environmental degradation, and more freedom to complain about declining air and water standards and everything else.
2. Blending Business and the USA Government The USA laws and regulations on industry used to favor laissez-faire economics and free-market models. When businesses went too far, whether by price gouging (during the 1980s when the Windfall Profit Tax was imposed on oil companies), or by extraction of vast amount of minerals and by leaving huge mill tailings to pollute water and air for many miles (Climax Mine and many others), citizens and conscientious corporations demanded, and got, legislation to stop the offenders. However, the trade-off is that more laws and more regulations may choke economic development. The USA free-market country is becoming more centrally regulated, for example, where trading better environmental standards is at the expense of profits - a social/industrial trade-off as capitalism and social enterprise blend. The unexpected consequence may be that the profit lost today will save the costs of environmental degradation later.
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In summary, starting from opposite ends of the spectrum, the USA and China demonstrate that social + enterprise is already happening on the global scale. At the local level, and at the micro economic level, small economic units, e.g., small business L3Cs, are taking root. Social enterprise, by any name or of any size, means enabling a citizen to work, travel, utilize energy, and consume food by conduct that indirectly helps the next citizen. Today, everyday consumption has more depletive consequences than productive ones the L3C model may turn this around and grow social capital in a positive feedback loop.
L3C investment plus IRS’s Conduit Bonds plus charitable organizations’ Program Related Investments (“PRIs”) when mixed together are new tools for raising capital to create a new mindset for business and social enterprise. To talk about social enterprises and the new methods of raising capital, contact attorney Mark A. Rudis at mark@attorneytaxlien.com.
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50 is the new 40, 60 is the new 50 70 is the new 50 Active, Young at Heart, Passionate about Life ... Reaching 50 is a special time in life. Many 50+ people are looking to find new activities, organizations and groups or activities of the past that made them happy. With healthier lifestyles, people are feeling much younger than people their age felt in previous generations. A mindset and culture of youth is dominating our society. With humor and serious thought ... Ask yourself, (this is a metaphor) if you were a furnace would your passion for life be: A) need a spark B) always on C) full blast D) in need of repair Featured in a previous issue was the Chicago Silver Hockey group, organized by Tommy G. intended for hockey players over 50 years old to play at Jonhny’s Icehouse West (practice home of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks) on Madison Street, in Chicago. “The secret is attitude - age is only a number.” Chicago Silver Hockey Goalie & CEO of Vigore Chicago magazine.
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Gate Plate to the
From The Gate To The Plate. Where the food starts and adventure begins! Chances are, if you enjoyed eggs for brunch at Trump Towers in Chicago, you had a taste of Slagel Farm eggs. Chances are, if you had fine Ribeye Steak at The Publican in Chicago, your mouth watered with the unforgettable flavor of Slagel Meats.
Nestled among the flat land of corn and bean fields of North
Central Illinois sits one of the area’s best kept secrets…Slagel Family Farm. Slagel Family Farm is about 2 miles south of Fairbury, Illinois. The drive is less than 20 minutes east off Interstate 55 at route 24 or approximately 30 minutes west off Interstate 57. The farmland is scenic and relaxing. LouisJohn, wife Leslie and son Branson, are the sixth generation of the Slagel Family raising livestock. Along with LouisJohn’s father, mother and younger brothers and sisters, they all work together to run a small diversified farm raising hogs, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, corn, soybeans, hay, and pumpkins. Slagel Family Farm is a shining example of a family driven to build a successful farming business in Central Illinois.
The Slagel Farm focus is on quality over quantity. Every
aspect of the operation is controlled, from breeding and genetics to the feed rations fed to the livestock. LouisJohn learned the art of raising livestock from family traditions going back to 1888 starting with his great-great Grandfather, Sam Slagel. They grew up with the belief that the best way is the good old fashioned way, so they worked long and hard to bring customers a healthy consistent product with a taste they couldn’t help but remember!
Talents in this family are
never ending. From raising a family, running a business, and delivering product, to new construction on the farm, LouisJohn and Leslie are dedicated to what they are doing.
You are invited to the Slagel Family Farm! They want people
to have a lovely and comfortable place to spend the afternoon enjoying the farm, good food and good friends. With the help and encouragement of friends and family, the two of them have positioned Slagel Family Farm to become a premier Dining Destination. What is enjoyed in the finest restaurants of Chicago can now be savored right next door on their Farmland.
Join the Slagel Family on a farm/dinner tour to enjoy their
old-fashioned livestock farm and reconnect with the land. See the livestock roaming the pastures and learn the importance of farm raised food. Then, sit back and relax while one of the best known Chef’s from Chicago prepares a fresh four course meal. The Slagel Family believes in sharing their brand of down- home hospitality with everyone!
D inners are held several times a year. For more information,
tour and dinner event schedules or to purchase a reservation, please visit, www.slagelfamilyfarm.com or call 815-848-9385.
Slagel Family Farm 23601 E. 600 North Road, Fairbury, IL 61739 Email: slagelmeats@live.com Tel: 815-848-9385 www.slagelfamilyfarm.com
Slagel Farm livestock are all naturally raised in an outdoor
environment where they are fed grain, grass and hay. No implants, hormones, steroids, artificial additives, preservatives or constant levels of antibiotics are used. LouisJohn’s dream came true in 2007 when he established Slagel Family Meats located in Forrest, Illinois. The retail butcher shop was designed to process the best, high quality products more efficiently for their retail customers and the public. Slagel Meat products are delivered weekly to restaurants and other fine dining facilities throughout the state including the Chicagoland area.
LouisJohn and his sister Shanna Slagel have won many awards raising and evaluating livestock dating back to High School and College. In June 2012, LouisJohn and Shanna represented the United States Judging team in cattle judging and cattle meat evaluation in Edinburough, Scotland at the Royal Highland Show. While in Europe several farms were toured exchanging cattle raising techniques.
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Sixth generation of the Slagel Family raising livestock serves the finest restaurants in Chicago What is enjoyed in the finest restaurants of Chicago can now be savored on the Slagel Family farmland prepared by the best known Chef’s from Chicago In Chicago, Slagel Meat products are delivered weekly to fine dining restaurants. Balena Goose Island Witts Big Jones
Farm Raised, Hormone Free - The Natural Choice in Quality Meats Beef & Veal Pork Lamb Goat Rabbit Turkey Chicken Eggs & Pet Food
Anteprima Chalkboard Browntrout Bristol 4 Suyos Lula Birchwood Kitchen Antique Taco The Bedford Branch 27 Leopold Frontier Duke's Alehouse The Butcher & Larder Publican Quality Meats Publican Vera
Since 1888, Slagel Farm focus is on quality over quantity.
Blackbird Girl & The Goat Urban Union Three Aces Fig Catering Nightwood
Slagel Farm livestock are all naturally raised in an outdoor environment, fed grain, grass and hay.
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Ribeye wrapped in Short Ribs grilled over an open wood fire.
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“LouisJohn Slagel cares about quality and understands how that translates to the restaurants he does business with. It’s our passion to prepare great tasting food, and I give a good portion of the credit to the people that produce and supply high quality products. It is a partnership of success. It is a comfort to me to know LouisJohn has the same passion for quality as I do. It is crucial for our success.” Chef David DiGregorio Osteria Via Stato (312) 642-8450 www.osteriaviastato.com
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The Main dinning and entertainment room with a band stage leads to the VIP Backstage area, a place to see and be seen
Luggage cart converted into a seat in the VIP Backstage area
UNTITLED has no bright street sign, just two dark doors quitely announceing its’ presence at 111 Kinzie Street - 312.880.1511
UNTITLED Restaurant, Lounge & Music Speakeasy The Library room offers liquor lockers
Booth 111 - an intimate spot for dinner and drinks with the a great view of the floor show and people watching
VIP Backstage dining and social area a place to be seen
Library room
UNTITLED - Restaurant, Lounge & Music Speakeasy Located in the heart of River North, hidden behind large unmarked doors at 111 W. Kinzie, lies a restaurant and lounge like no other. Visit Untitled and experience intimate spaces and grand see-and-be seen rooms. Craft cocktails, beer, wine and champaign from around the world complement Chef Joseph Heppe’s delicious cuisine. Untitled pays homage to the vibrancy of supper club and speakeasy establishments of the Prohibition Era. The food, drink and entertainment you find at Untitled entices you to have a taste, tap your feet and wet your whistle.
Champaign room
Untitled maintains a focus on American whiskies with a wide array of fine spirits and liqueurs not to over shadow the Scotch, Canadian & Irish Whiskies. Untitled touts the largest selection of American whiskey in the world. You’ll have to go for a visit in the Library to see the list. Untitled offers an array of craft cocktails or have a sip from the superior selection of wines and champaign from around the globe.
"We get a great deal of people who tell us that it was about time someone brought New York to Chicago, my response is, it was time for someone to bring Chicago back to Chicago" - Art Mendoza, COO UNTILTED
In the Library room, a huge two sided media mirror consumes the wall
The many rooms allow for booking private dining for large parties, corporate functions, business meetings and large semi-private group bookings. The modular space allows to accommodate a wide array of events featuring several dining packages. The menu is meant for sharing. Comprised of cheese, charcuterie, small and large plates, the options are numerous. Chef Joseph Heppe aims to utilize seasonal ingredients in a creative way, to excite the palate. Selections are inspired by the expansion of the American palette of the early 20th century. Modern twists create an approachable and delicious dining experience. The Chocolate Ganache (creme brule) with Hazel Nut Brittle is “oh baby delicious” - Cay Clark, Vigore Consultant
Parlor seats allow for intimate conversation
As you enter through the doors a staircase leads downstairs into Untitled and serves as a runway to grace the footsteps of the well dressed men and women. A warm welcome with polite courteous service greets the guess. Allow your imagination to drift back to the 1920’s and 30’s Speakeasy era. Sliding walls and doors divide the Library, Monkey, Main Room, Lounge and VIP Backstage areas which have their own allure and distinct feel. The chatter of voices and music drives the energy through the many rooms of the 18,000 sq. foot space. Big band groups perform at a sound level allowing comfortable conversation, inspiring dancing on the main floor and stage. Untitled has staying power with an unique mix of floor show entertainment, music, dinner menus, dancing and celebrity appearances. Untitled is a destination entertainment and dining location that can be enjoyed for several hours. Vigore Chicago appreciates the cooperation, kindness and professionalism of Art Mendoza, COO, Patrick Lutz, Manager, and Shannon Smith, Maite D´ of III Forks.
UNTITLED Restaurant, Lounge & Music Speakeasy 111 Kinzie Street 312.880.1511
John Burnett’s Big Band SWINGS sound
Recently Vigore Chicago visited a new a revival of the 20’s & 30’s speakeasy days. Vigore Chicago hidden Chicago gem the “UNTITLED” on Most speakeasies were a higher-class establishment that Kinzie Street in the River North area. This downstairs offered food and entertainment and some even required speakeasy atmosphere is the perfect supper club to enjoy big a coat and tie for men and evening dress for women. band music, dancing and dinner. Several large rooms separate the space that are interesting and full of Big Bands were John Burnett happy energy. The music by John Burnett’s Swing orchestra was tight, crisp and not too loud. recreates the John Burnett’s orchestra 1940s-era music delights longtime and new young 20 to 30 year old fans evoking memories of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie, with its cheerful and full of energy tone tailor-made for dancing. While the greats may be gone, current bands like Chicago's John Burnett Orchestra, keeps the music alive. Burnett’s orchestra includes five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, drums and at least one vocalist.
the rage just like rock-n-roll and now they are back again.
About John Burnett: John Burnett was introduced into the Swing Era when the bands of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Red Nichols, Chicagos Mugsy Spanier were all being played live on the BBC in London. John recalls the music and the bombing raids, scary sounds and whistle of descending bombs and the fiery buildings all around as he was led to safety during World War II. It all started at age 5, John Burnett, from his own curiosity was pounding away at the piano with one finger at a time, desecrating the song You Are My Sunshine. After hearing this, John’s foster mother pushed him to play the piano and would not let him leave the house to go play with other kids until he had done a couple of hours of music practice every day. “ I had to play the darned tune every time a relative came to the house for a visit.” John grew up dedicated to music, learned the cornet and trumpet at the age of 7, joined local brass bands in England, joined a local big dance band at 16.
music of Chicago’s “King of Swing” Benny Goodman & Gene Krupa
Later on in the mid 1950's along came the Movie "The Glenn Miller Story" followed by "The Benny Goodman Story" and Five Pennies, the story of cornetist Red Nichols. In 1957, John got drafted in the British Army as a bandsman where he attended the Royal Military School of Music. John was consumed by music. His energy and passion along with his 78 rpm record collection of those early bands gave him the inspiration and desire to become the second Glenn Miller. A dream that is still with him today.
John Burnett goes over music arrangements before a show with Louie Bellson famous drummer and husband of Pearl Bailey
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Marc Richard Rubin One Of The Most Diverse World Artist Of Our Time Marc Rubin finished his college education in 1972. In 1973 he entered his thesis painting, "Ladies Of The Canyon", pointillism, surreal subject, acrylic on canvas 48x58 inches, in the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago Competition. His unanimous inclusion into the exhibition by 3 visiting museum curators and James “Ladies Of The Canyon” Spiers curator of the Art Pointillism - Synchronism, Institute created profound 48x58 inches, 1973 recognition for a very young Marc Rubin. Within one year his works were shown and sold in Europe, Chicago and New York City.
Chicago River View 1996 42 x 42 inches, Pop Cubism Although his works in Pointillism are masterful, his first love is modernism. It originally made sense to study George Seurat and his Pointillism as it is considered the starting point of all modern art. If you ask Marc Rubin he will define himself as a Fauve, the name of recognition self used by Henri Matisse and George Braque. Meeting Salvador Dali during a visit to the university led to an amazing friendship during the last decade and a half of Salvador Dali’s life. Salvador Dali had been a fan of Pointillism since his teenage years. He is the reason that Ladies of the Canyon is also a surreal work. After the Art Institute exhibition they became as close a grandfather and grandson. Marc stayed with the Dali’s during several exhibition trips to Europe. Salvador painted in and invented styles which are not seen as Surrealism but Salvador told Marc that all true modern art is Surrealism as true abstraction is the effort of altering reality. Salvador encouraged Marc to continue inventing new modernist styles. It is Salvador Dali who named one of these established inventions as Surreal Cubism.
Coral, Under the Sea 1996 42x48 inches, Surreal Cubism Even before Marc Rubin began his thesis work in pointillism he was absorbed in classic modern art. Marc had been exposed to the Art Institute of Chicago from his early childhood through his parents' love of art. He would meet and become friends with Jean DuBuffet and Salvador Dali in the mid 1970's. While Salvador Dali saw incredible magic in pointillism Marc Rubin found that magic in Henri Matisse’s Fauvism, George Braque's Cubism and Jean DuBuffet's Abstract Expressionism.
In 1976 upon Marc’s return from a one man exhibition in Europe he was commissioned to paint a city-scape of Chicago. When asked to create a new style for the painting his response was the invention of Pop Cubism. Two of his many Pop Cubist city scapes were requested in poster form by The City of Chicago Cultural Center Stores. Marc Rubin’s art are available as posters and digital reproductions on canvas. The following year, 1977, Marc Rubin made the greatest contribution to Fine Art since Georges Seurat invented and defined Pointillism in 1873. He defined and created the first work in his invention, Synchronism. Synchronism was in practice but never as a genre. Rubin’s Self Portrait 1969, combination of Cubism and Fauvism.
Marc Rubin, “Style should be relevant to subject matter and the story being depicted.” The result has been one continuous period of diverse works.
Definition: Intentional Fine Art that combines two or more styles form the current timeline or any previous age into harmonic balance. Cubism expresses the character of character from the inside as well as the outside. Below is a work in Synchronism combining Post Impression, Cubism and Abstract Expressionism.
Marc Rubin, Self Portrait 1969
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Dinner For One For more about Marc Rubin, the artist and more of his work visit www.MarcRubin.com
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Vigore Chicago n the last few years, the number of diagnoses of gluten intolerance, sensitivity, and celiac disease has gone off the charts. For those who hear those words, and experience the pain and discomfort there comes a NEW feeling – the fear of leaving one’s comfort zone. Many of these people have led active, busy lives without giving a thought about where they can go and what they can eat. Now, many of these people cannot even consider going out to dinner, never mind going on vacation to a foreign country. Where will I eat? What can I eat? How can I communicate to someone else what I need? And even if the food is correct, can I be sure it will not come in contact with the food ingredients I cannot have? The words “cross contamination” became all too familiar. The repeated answer to these questions has been – I don’t know. And, accordingly, many of these people just decided not to go anywhere they do not have to go. If they have to travel for work, the ultimate suitcase full of packaged gluten free food becomes the standard travel equipment. Vacations became too difficult to even consider. And, for parents with gluten free children, the fear of taking these children somewhere and having them become ill, has been just too horrifying to consider.
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them what her issue was, they would not have known what she was talking about. So, she did not even bother. And life went on. And Ellen continued to travel. BUT, she had a dream and she knew that one day she would bring that to reality.
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llen Morse Travel has been creating customized itineraries for non gluten free passengers for 14 years. Ellen Morse, owner and president, believed that every traveler deserved a trip that fulfilled his or her wish list. Having started out in the cruise industry, Ellen learned the difference between mass Oil on canvas painting: Waiting To Serve, 36” x 18”, Location:Italy market and upscale, personal attention. And, through much research and hard work, she was able to translate that to any hen this professional asked what she did for a living, trip, anywhere. She established relationships with every Ellen responded that she was a travel consultant, travel detail provider from the most expensive tour company creating customized itineraries all over the world. The next to the wholesalers providing hotels, transfers, and excursions question changed their combined history – did Ellen ever in every category. think about gluten free travel? “Only every day of my life”. And so ultimately, began, Gluten Free Travel-Us ! Ellen realized that by hiring Estelle Chandler, she would now have ut Ellen Morse had another issue. She was diagnosed the missing piece. She could continue to excel at her expertise celiac, and dairy intolerant, as a very young child. And, in in creating amazing trips but then add the talent of a food those days, there were no gluten free cookies, breads, cakes, consultant who has comprehensive knowledge of food all soy sauce etc. There were a few items that did not contain over the world. Estelle loves to talk about how she grew up that dreaded ingredient and that is what she ate. Ellen recalls with nannies from many countries and they cooked native being on a cruise ship in the early 1970s and having to eat dishes for her family. 25 years ago, when she was diagnosed broiled chicken and salad at every dinner. The head waiter with gluten intolerance, she was determined to learn how to assumed she had a heart condition and would hover over her make many of these dishes gluten free. She has the ability to look at a recipe and determine whether this is appropriate for each time she came into the dining room. Even if she told
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someone who is gluten free, dairy free, soy free or diabetic. Her knowledge of brands and products is extensive. Among their projects, Estelle and Ellen traveled to Panama last year to work with hotels at the beach and in the rainforest in creating gourmet gluten free cuisine. In partnership with Condor Tours and Travel, GFT-Us can now provide hotels, transfers, nature activities as well as visits to the Panama Canal – and all of it – Gluten Free!
hat exactly does it mean to have a trip created Gluten Free? Where does one begin? Most people do not think about where every meal is coming from when they travel. Part of the excitement of new surroundings is the different food one can try. It is exhilarating to imagine the different places where one can eat. When a traveler has food issues, this is not exciting, it is enormously stressful. This issue begins before one even gets to the destination. What can we do at the airport? What can we eat on the plane? Train? Bus? And the answers will vary. Ellen Morse and GFT-Us have done extensive research so that you do not have to. They help you to find what airport restaurants have gf/df/sf options, they will contact the airlines to make your meal requests and, if necessary, will suggest additional items that you can take with you. They also know what forms of transportation definitely do NOT have food options. And, every Gluten Free traveler needs to know that BEFORE they leave!
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hether you have been diagnosed celiac, coeliac, or simply choosing gluten free as a healthier lifestyle, there is now a travel company that can help you. Contact Ellen Morse at Ellen Morse Travel (www.ellenmorsetravel.com) or Gluten Free Travel-Us (www.glutenfreetravel-us.com).
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“Words are…the most powerful drug used by mankind,” according to Rudyard Kipling. Gandhi understood and applied this knowledge when he stated, “KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS POSITIVE BECAUSE YOUR THOUGHTS BECOME YOUR WORDS.
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