Sarah Jessica Parker launches the SJP Collection @ Nordstrom Chicago!

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker presented the SJP Collection, her Nordstrom-exclusive collection of shoes, handbags and the Manhattan trench coat, at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue in Chicago Illinois.

Fans lined up with bags full of purchases,single shoe in hand for an autograph and a legion of women stood in a line that went to infinity for an autograph.
After all,this is still Goddess "Carrie Bradshaw" to many and what surprises me is that it took this long for Ms.Parker to have a line of shoes and accessories in her name!

This was a very short photo op seeing as her appearance time was one hour and more than 1000 fans were lined up out the door and onto the floor below. TV crews and still crews had to split 15 minutes of time before the signing began and media had to wrap it up so fans could get their chance.

 I had a chance to try the Rogue Flashbenders XL PRO for *one* photo. I was too far away to use it in "strip light' mode as I had wanted and I was hand holding my flash with my remotes on the camera and flash and only able to get one shot before I had to go to the long zoom and cross my fingers for when she would look up again. I was very happy with the broad soft light that it cast. Bear in mind the light balance was all over the place from the tv crews,other flash units and mixed store lighting.

This photo of Sarah alone was with the 'soft box' attachment. I didn't do much in post processing other than cleaning up the light balance and tweaking. This was the third time I've photographed SJP and the first time I've used the Rogue Flashbender XL on a photo shoot. I hope to use it on more photo shoots and sessions when the opportunity arises.

The link to one up me on using it is below.Feel free to buy one and send me a link to your results and I will give your work a shout out!


FYI: Other equipment used: Canon 60D camera, Canon  EF 24-105mm f4L lens, Canon 600 EX-RT flash

 (Photo © Linda Matlow/PIXINTL All rights reserved)

ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER JON TURTELTAUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO MORGAN FREEMAN AT GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER’S RENAISSANCE AWARD (Chicago,IL)

 

ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER JON TURTELTAUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO MORGAN FREEMAN AT GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER’S RENAISSANCE AWARD “A Candid Conversation with Morgan Freeman” Brings Together Two of Hollywood’s Biggest Talents Saturday, June 7 at the Ritz Carlton

 Jon Turteltaub, one of the most successful feature film directors in Hollywood, will lead a candid and thought-provoking conversation with Morgan Freeman at the Gene Siskel Film Center’s 2014 gala, “A Candid Conversation with Morgan Freeman,” on Saturday, June 7.  The festive evening will celebrate the Academy Award®-winning actor’s legendary career and give attendees insight into his favorite projects, key influences and creative process. A retrospective of film clips from his most memorable performances will accompany the conversation. The evening will culminate with the presentation of the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Renaissance Award to Freeman by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) President Dr. Walter E. Massey. 

Turtletaub recently directed Freeman in the hit comedy “Last Vegas,” co-starring Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline.  He is known for various powerful and emotional films including "The Kid," "Instinct," "Phenomenon," "Cool Runnings," "While You Were Sleeping" and "3 Ninjas." Turteltaub also produced and directed the blockbusters "National Treasure," "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”  Television viewers will recognize him as the executive producer and a director of the hit series "Jericho" and the thriller “Harper’s Island.”

“Once again, the Gene Siskel Film Center will bring the A-List of Hollywood’s film industry to Chicago,” said Chair of the Gene Siskel Film Center Advisory Board Ellen Sandor.  “To have the intellect and experience of the great Morgan Freeman paired with the genius and insight of Jon Turtletaub will treat our audience to a truly special evening.”

The gala is co-chaired by longstanding GSFC supporters and Advisory Board members Eda Davidman and Melissa Sage Fadim.  All proceeds support the Gene Siskel Film Center’s eclectic film programming as well as lecture series and discussions with visiting scholars and filmmakers.  This programming provides the opportunity for students and the Chicago community to experience the best in film presentation. The annual fundraiser is the primary event that ensures that the GSFC can continue to present the highest quality films and film-related events in Chicago.

“Morgan Freeman is a true living legend,” said GSFC of the SAIC Executive Director Jean de St. Aubin. “In a film career that spans more than four decades and an incredibly diverse canon of roles, audiences have come to expect that Mr. Freeman will deliver performances that are insightful, moving and always memorable.  The instantly recognizable, deep resonance of his voice brings a distinctive richness to every film he appears in or narrates. It is a great honor for us to welcome him to Chicago as we salute him for mesmerizing movie-goers throughout the years.”

Each year, the Gene Siskel Film Center celebrates the art of film by honoring a filmmaker who advances the art of cinema. Past Renaissance Award honorees have included some of the most respected actors and directors working in the film industry today, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., George Lucas, Nicole Kidman, Bob Balaban, John Woo, Michael Mann, William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman.

About Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman was awarded the Academy Award® for best actor in 2005 for his performance in “Million Dollar Baby” and has been nominated four additional times.  The Golden Globes awarded him the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and he also won a Golden Globe for his performance in “Driving Miss Daisy.”  He won the Screen Actors Guild Award in 2005 and has thrice been nominated for acting awards by the Chicago Film Critics Association. His first credited film performance was in 1971's “Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow?” and television audiences came to know him for his appearances on “Another World” and “The Electric Company.” Equally adept in dramatic and comedic roles, some of his most memorable film performances include “Batman Begins,  “Bruce Almighty,” “The Bucket List,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Glory,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,” “Seven,”  “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Street Smart” and “Unforgiven.” He directed the critically acclaimed “Bopha!” in 1993, the story of a South African policeman during apartheid. He frequently serves as the narrator for films and television programs, notably for “March of the Penguins.”

Tickets and More Information
The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago proudly presents the Renaissance Award Gala in honor of the Academy Award ®-winning actor and director Morgan Freeman Saturday, June 7 at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson Street. Single tickets range in price from $500 to $1,000 (VIP). Table sponsorships range in price from $5,000 to $50,000.  Call (312) 846-2072 for tickets, tables or more information.

About the Gene Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago celebrates cutting edge film programs, independent and international cinema, premieres, retrospectives and classic films. Internationally recognized for its original film programming, the Film Center is a vibrant cultural destination in Chicago that attracts a diverse and creative annual audience of over 70,000. www.siskelfilmcenter.org

 

About the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
A leader in educating artists, designers and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,200 students from around the globe. SAIC also enables adults, high school students, middle school students and children to flourish in a variety of courses, workshops, certificate programs and camps through its Continuing Studies program. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC has an educational philosophy built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing; numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures and performances.  For more information, please visit saic.edu.

The Gene Siskel Film Center and SAIC are part of The Art Institute of Chicago. For more information about the Art Institute please visit www.artic.edu

 

 

KRUPS Announces Winners of Best Brew Awards 2014 Chicago's Metropolis Coffee Co winner for Chicago!

The winners are in!  The KRUPS Best Brew Award Winner in Chicago is Metropolis Coffee Co.!

 

KRUPS, worldwide leader in coffee, espresso and kitchen appliances, kicked off the KRUPS Best Brew Awards 2014

, for the fourth year in a row, to discover the best coffee shops across the nation, uncovering favorite local brews from New York to Los Angeles.  

  

Determined by a call for entries and a public vote through the KRUPS Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/KRUPSUSA

), fans across the nation voted for their favorite coffee shops in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C from February 4-28.

 

The nominees in Chicago included:

 

1. Metropolis Coffee Co.  (1039 W. Granville Avenue)
2. Star Lounge Coffee Bar (2521 W. Chicago Avenue)
3. Peet’s Coffee & Tea (1000 W. North Avenue)
4. The Wormhole Coffee (1462 N. Milwaukee Avenue)
5. Asado Coffee (1432 W. Irving Park Road)

 

 

And today, Metropolis Coffee Co. was declared the KRUPS Best Brew Award 2014 Winner for Chicago!

 

 

 

KRUPS Announces Winners of Best Brew Awards 2014

Voters from Across the Nation Decide on the Best Coffee Shops in America

 

 KRUPS (www.KRUPSUSA.com

), worldwide leader in coffee, espresso and kitchen appliances, announced today the winners of this year’s “KRUPS Best Brew Awards.”  The annual campaign, which is now in its fourth year, was introduced to discover the best coffee shops across the nation, uncovering favorite local brews from New York to Los Angeles.

 

Determined by a call for entries and a public vote through the KRUPS Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/KRUPSUSA

), fans across the nation voted for their favorite coffee shops in cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. from February 4^th through 28^th. The following coffee shops have been declared the winners of the 2014 KRUPS Best Brew Awards:

 

• Atlanta, GA – Octane Coffee: This spacious, modern shop feels like a lively college study hall, serving expertly-prepared espresso drinks, french-press coffee and V60 pourover coffee, food, snacks, craft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails. With Counter Culture Coffee responsible for the growth and care of Octane’s coffee beans, they strive for perfection that can easily be tasted (1009-B Marietta Street)

·         Boston, MA – Diesel Coffee: Owned by former employees of Toscanini's Ice Cream; presumably, they drank a lot of joe and did a lot of thinking at their old job, because the high-ceilinged, chrome-edged space became an instant destination for Somerville's young and cool. Java is the obvious draw, which comes in the form of lattes, cappuccinos and café au lait, but there's also a grab bag of creative wraps, sandwiches and pastries (257 Elm Street)

·         Chicago, IL – Metropolis Coffee Co.: The third win for the Windy City shop, the Metropolis Coffee Co. aesthetic is rooted in the belief that great coffee comes from a line of respect, beginning with the farmers and their respect for their land. Founded by a father and son team, the small batch artisan roasters have been serving the area since 2003 (1039 West Granville Avenue)

·         Dallas, TX – White Rock Coffee: Taking home the title for Dallas three years in a row, White Rock Coffee is a locally-owned coffee shop specializing in hand-crafted, small batch, micro-roast coffee, freshly roasted on the premises (10105 E Northwest Hwy)

·         Los Angeles, CA – De Café Baristas: Seattle's Herkimer Coffee and San Francisco's Four Barrel Coffee Roasters often are the beans of choice here, with drinks made by friendly and earnest baristas. The big wooden tables lend themselves to laptops and textbooks, but when you do get hungry, you'll be in luck with a diverse range of options nearby (500 N Atlantic Boulevard)

·         Miami, FL – Eternity Coffee Roasters: The second win for this Miami shop, Eternity Coffee Roasters is committed to sourcing through blind tastings the highest scoring single origin coffees from around the globe and artisanally roasting in small batches to uncover the special characteristics of each bean (117 SE 2nd Avenue)

·         New York, NY – Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Although Stumptown is Portland-based, the coffee shop and roaster has taken the prize in New York City.  Stumptown has been recognized as having "revolutionized the coffee business" in Portland, and founder Duane Sorenson and Stumptown have been credited with being part of the "Third Wave" of the coffee movement  (18 West 29th Street)

·         Philadelphia, PA – Old City Café: Open for more than 25 years, Old City Café is a one hundred per cent Philadelphia-metro operated business with dedicated, knowledgeable staff to help choose varieties, roasts, and brewing techniques (221 Church Street)

·         Portland, OR – Water Avenue Coffee Company: By bringing together great coffees and great people, Water Avenue Coffee stands out for its incredible products and unsurpassed customer service, even in a city where great coffee is often just around the corner (1028 SE Water Avenue)

·         San Francisco, CA – Jane: Chef Amanda Michael opened Jane (named after her daughter) in hopes of creating a “third space” in the neighborhood offering well crafted coffee, excellent housemade pastries, organic salads and soups, and tasty sandwiches (2123 Fillmore Street)

·         Seattle, WA – Cherry Street Coffee House: In a city known for exceptional coffee, Cherry Street sets itself apart by cultivating relationships and deep connections with the community to bring great energy into the coffeehouse (103 Cherry Street)

·         Washington, D.C. – Ebenezers Coffeehouse: Ebenezers serves coffee with a cause on Capitol Hill.  They are owned and operated by National Community Church and all profits go toward community outreach projects (201 F St NE)

 

“We are thrilled to announce the winners of the fourth annual KRUPS Best Brew Awards,” said Michele Lupton, Marketing Communications Director for the brand.  “Whether preparing the perfect brew from home in their KRUPS machines or seeking out the best brew from local coffee shops across the nation, our fans are passionate about all things coffee. We love hearing about their favorite coffee spots, brews and baristas while igniting some friendly competition to determine the new KRUPS Best Brew Award Winners in each market.”

 

Last year’s winners included: Condesa Coffee in Atlanta, GA; Voltage Coffee and Art in Boston, MA; Metropolis Coffee Co. in Chicago, IL; White Rock Coffee in Dallas, TX; Tierra Mia in Los Angeles, CA; Eternity Coffee Roasters in Miami, FL; Café Pedlar in New York, NY; Mugshots and Naked Chocolate Café (tie) in Philadelphia, PA; Philz Coffee in San Francisco, CA; and M.E. Swing Co. in Washington, D.C.

 

About KRUPS

Precision and unwavering performance uniquely define the philosophy of KRUPS, established in 1847 in Germany by Robert KRUPS. The company first introduced high-grade rotary and spring scales; then with the introduction of electricity, the brand shifted focus and a century later established itself as a world leader in coffee machines, espresso machines, and a wide range of other appliances. The KRUPS heritage of German engineering combines functional, yet rigorous design with technical perfection. Built for those who continuously seek new experiences and take pleasure in understanding how things are done, KRUPS’ passion for perfection is apparent. Its range of products provides the tools necessary to deliver the highest taste results every time. KRUPS is inspired by experts and demanding consumers with uncompromising standards of genuine performance and quality. For more information, visit http://www.KRUPSusa.com/

or www.facebook.com/KRUPSusa

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming events from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Keynotes Workshops Vendors Inventables Fab Lab Your Health / Recharge Other DCASE News and Opportunities The Creative Chicago Expo connects Chicago's creative community with resources they need to thrive. Choose from 40+ workshops, connect with 160+ services and organizations - and strengthen your creative practice. There's a lot to do - bring a friend! 11th Annual Creative Chicago Expo - Moving Forward   Friday, March 14, 2014   Saturday, March 15, 2014   10am-4pm   FREE; No RSVP Chicago Cultural Center   78 E. Washington St., Enter on Randolph St.  Sponsored by:     Thanks to our presenters, and to CAN-TV, Engineering and Recording Society of Chicago (EARS), DJ International Hall of Fame, Chicago Artists Resource, Minuteman Press and Scott Reinhard Co. KEYNOTES   (L to R) Theaster Gates, Maria Pinto, Carrie Nahabedian, Robert Teitel All native Chicagoans, our Keynote Speakers pioneered strategies and creative practices that have gained national and international recognition. Friday March 14 Artist Theaster Gates   10:30am       Designer Maria Pinto    3pm Saturday March 15 Chef Carrie Nahabedian           10:30am Producer Robert Teitel              3pm    What's on your mind? Text a question for our Keynotes: 312.533.4101 You'll receive six follow-up questions. Standard text rates apply. More info: textizen.com/privacy Limited seating; No RSVP. Doors open 30 minutes prior. Keynotes will be filmed for later broadcast on CAN-TV.   WORKSHOPS   Photo by John Sisson Workshops include special tracks for Marketing, Fundraising, Space and Community, Business Development, Fashion and Music. Visit creativechicagoexpo.org for complete descriptions and locations. All workshops are 1 hour (unless noted); No RSVP. Arrive early to get a seat. 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