Franklin & Bash stars at Brew & View in Chicago!

 

On behalf of TNT’s 2^nd Season Premiere of FRANKLIN & BASH there was a special appearance by actors Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer at Brew and View(The Vic) in Chicago,Illinois.

The actors did a Q&A with the audience and signed autographs for fans.

FRANKLIN & BASH is a buddy lawyer series starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar (NYPD Blue) and Breckin Meyer (Rat Race, Robot Chicken) as two young, fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants street lawyers who cause a seismic culture clash when they join a legendary, button-down law firm. Meyer plays Jared Franklin, who loves sticking it to authority every chance he gets.   Whether they’re kicking back at their favorite hot dog stand, chasing down their latest clients (sometimes literally) or kissing their witness on the stand, this dynamic duo shows their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.

http://www.tnt.tv/series/franklinandbash

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Peter Bash

Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s career includes extensive work in film and television. Gosselaar was previously seen on TNT’s Raising the Bar, in which he starred with Jane Kaczmarek and Gloria Reuben. Gosselaar also starred with Gina Davis in Commander in Chief for executive producer Steven Bochco, with whom he worked as detective John Clark in the critically acclaimed drama NYPD Blue.

Gosselaar’s other television credits include the television movies Atomic Twister, The Princess and the Marine, For the Love of Nancy, Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas, She Cried No, Dying to Belong and Born into Exile. He was first introduced to the public as lead character Zack Morris in the popular teen sitcom Saved by the Bell . On the big screen, Gosselaar starred in Dead Man on Campus, as well as the independent films Beer Money and Sticks and Stones.

Gosselaar has a passion for a variety of sports, such as hockey, cycling and motorcross racing. He is also an avid pilot.

Breckin Meyer
Jared Franklin

Constantly delivering memorable performances, Breckin Meyer has quickly become one of Hollywood 's most sought-after talents. With starring roles in the hilarious DreamWorks comedy Road Trip, Doug Lyman’s ensemble feature GO, and Miramax's provocative drama 54, Meyer’s resume is as extensive as it is versatile.

Meyer starred in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner. Prior to that, Meyer starred in Garfield and Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. He voiced Garfield ’s loving owner, Jon Arbuckle, opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Previously, Meyer was seen on the big screen in the romantic comedy Kate & Leopold, opposite Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Meyer’s other feature film credits include Rat Race, Can’t Hardly Wait, Clueless, The Craft, Blue State, The Insider and Prefontaine.

In television, Meyer earned a 2009 Annie Award and a 2008 Emmy Award nomination as a writer on Adult Swim’s popular animated comedy series Robot Chicken, for which he also voices several characters. Robot Chicken was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program. Meyer lent his voice to the animated series King of the Hill for eight seasons, playing the role of Joseph Gribble. Meyer recently guest starred on Heroes and House.

An accomplished musician, Meyer drums for Tom Morello’s solo project The Night Watchmen. Meyer is a Minnesota native who currently lives in Los Angeles .

 

FERNET-BRANCA LAUNCHES U.S. DIGITAL CAMPAIGN TO SEND YOUR BAND ON A TRIP TO THE PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL

FERNET-BRANCA LAUNCHES U.S. DIGITAL CAMPAIGN

TO SEND YOUR BAND ON A TRIP TO THE

PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Winning Band to Open for Pitchfork Music Festival Act

at the Fernet-Branca After Show in Chicago

Fernet-Branca U.S.A. announces the launch of Fernet-Branca Band Fest, a Facebook contest that focuses on viral fan interaction and partners the spirits company with the Pitchfork Music Festival. The program gives one winning local band with the most “Likes” a shot at stardom – the chance to play live at the Fernet-Branca after show during the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago.

The contest kicks off regionally, calling all bands in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago and Florida to upload videos of their best original performance atwww.facebook.com/fernetbranca

 

 to enter. Starting May 28^th, fans can view and “Like” their favorite performance videos. The three bands with the most Facebook votes within each geographic region will win a semi-finalist prize of $500 and advance to compete in a local Fernet-Branca Battle of the Bands.

Local market Battles will take place at the following locations:

·         Florida – Tobacco Road, June 9^th

·         Austin – Beauty Ballroom, June 10^th

·         Atlanta – Purgatory Room at The Masquerade, June 10^th

·         Chicago – Reggie’s, June 12^th

On June 13^th, the four winners of the Fernet-Branca Band Fest battle will be announced and voting will open to let the public decide which band gets the grand prize – an all-expenses paid trip to Chicago, VIP passes to the Pitchfork Music Festival, and the chance to open for a Pitchfork Music Festival act at the Fernet-Branca after show.

“Founded in 1845, Fernet-Branca’s identity is rooted in originality and we are committed to integrating exciting opportunities for artists, musicians and fans,” said Tom Maruscsak, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Infinium Spirits, the exclusive U.S. importer for the Italian brand. “This program offers the opportunity for independent bands to receive recognition based on the power of their fan communities, while providing them that once-in-a-lifetime chance to get noticed during a major music event.”

Fernet-Branca chose an after show at Pitchfork Music Festival for the winning performance because of the growing popularity of the festival and the caliber of bands who attend. Maruscsak added, “The festival draws great bands and music fans from around the country, so it’s the place to be for an up-and-coming group. We’re excited about the quality of talent we expect to see from the contest submissions and encourage the public to participate either by submitting their band performance to our U.S. Facebook page or by voting for their favorites.”

For more information on the Fernet-Branca Band Fest contest, visit www.facebook.com/fernetbranca

 

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About Fernet-Branca

Fernet-Branca is a classic Italian wine-based liqueur also known as a digestivo or amaro among the wine and spirits cognoscenti.   Created in 1845 by Bernadino Branca, this unique spirit is enjoyed throughout the world in a variety of ways and more importantly is a favorite among bartenders and mixologists who embrace the uniquely bitter taste of Fernet-Branca.  The production and distribution of this spirit is still managed by the Branca family through the Fratelli Branca Distellierie S.r.l.  In the U.S. Fernet-Branca is imported by Infinium Spirits.

About Pitchfork Music Festival

Since 2006, the Pitchfork Music Festival has been the most thoughtfully curated and forward-

looking annual festival in the United States. The festival is an extension of Pitchforks’ mission to help fans discover the best in new music, with an overwhelmingly positive, affordable and community-oriented atmosphere that embodies the best of the music underground. Set in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood and with a daily sold-out attendance of 20,000 fans, the 2012 festival features headliners Feist, Vampire Weekend, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Beach House, Danny Brown, Real Estate, Hot Chip, Grimes, Wild Flag and dozens more.

Roots Handmade Pizza One-Year Anniversary Party on Wednesday, May 30

Roots Handmade Pizza One-Year Anniversary Party on Wednesday, May 30
50% off all dine-in pizzas, Girl & The Goat pizza debuting for free at the bar after 10pm, hosted Cazadores tequila cocktail reception 9pm-10pm, $1 Roots House Brew pours, $3 Cazadores tequila shots, free birthday cake by Bleeding Heart Bakery & Café

CHICAGO (May 15, 2012) – Roots Handmade Pizza (1924 W Chicago Ave) will throw its One-Year Anniversary Party from 11am until 2am on Wednesday, May 30 that will feature food specials, drink specials, free samples of the new Girl & The Goat pizza, and free birthday cake.

All of Roots’ malt crust Quad Cities pizzas will be 50% off during its One-Year Anniversary Party (dine-in only). Drink specials include $1 3oz pours of the Roots House Brew by Two Brothers Brewing Company, and $3 Cazadores tequila shots from open to close during Roots’ One-Year Anniversary Party. There will also be a hosted Cazadores tequila cocktail reception from 9pm to 10pm.

At 10pm during the Roots One-Year Anniversary Party, the restaurant will give out free slices of its new Girl & The Goat pizza to paying customers sitting at the bar. The Girl & The Goat pizza is Roots’ newest chef pizza collaboration with Stephanie Izard of Girl & The Goat. Izard is the second prominent Chicago chef to have a pizza on Roots’ menu joining Charlie McKenna of Lillie’s Q and his Lillie’s Q BBQ Pulled Pork pizza (which will remain on Roots’ menu).

The Girl & The Goat Pizza is comprised of Pleasant Meadows goat sausage ragu topped with Quad Cities mozzarella blend cheese, smoked cheddar cheese, sharp aged cheddar cheese, and finished with a yuzu-maple drizzle. The Girl & The Goat Pizza will be available as a special at Roots for a few months starting on Thursday, May 31; a 12” pie will cost $24, and a 16” pie will cost $30.

Free slices of birthday cake provided by Roots’ sister and adjoining restaurant Bleeding Heart Bakery & Café will be given out to paying patrons in the evening during the Roots One-Year Anniversary Party as well.
 

About Roots Handmade Pizza: Dining scene vets Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner co-own this West Town restaurant located at the corner of Chicago and Winchester avenues that specializes in Quad Cities-style hand-tossed pizza. Roots seats 240 inside and an additional 90 outside on its patio that runs along Winchester Avenue. Open for lunch and dinner every day, Roots also features scratch-made mozzarella sticks, massive build-your-own salads, gourmet sausages, and sandwiches. Beverage-wise, Roots sports a 80-strong Midwest-only beer list with 15 on tap including its own Roots House Brew, six ice-encrusted liquor taps, 22oz specialty cocktails based on childhood favorite sodas and candies, and its own housemade root beer. Located at 1924 W Chicago Ave (773.645.4949) Roots is open 11am-2am Sunday thru Friday and 11am-3am Saturday. Additional info, full menus, and complete beer, wine and drink lists available http://www.rootspizza.com.

 

“Like” Roots on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RootsPizza

 

and follow Roots on Twitter at http://twitter.com/RootsPizza

 

 and check out Roots on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/RootsPizza

 

 

CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST Makes Canadian Premiere Friday, May 25, 2011

CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST

Makes Canadian Premiere

Friday, May 25, 2011 at 7:00PM

252 Bloor Street West, Toronto

 

Over 30 Years Of Action-Packed Footage 

Of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Campaigns

At Their Most Effective & Entertaining Moments

 

Q&A with Peter Brown following the screening

Director & Longest Serving Sea Shepherd Crewmember

 

  CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST announces its Canadian premiere at the OISE auditorium at the University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, at 7pm on Thursday, May 25, 2012. Tickets are $15 and $10. There will be a Q&A with director Peter Jay Brown following the screening and a special meet and greet event the day before, Thursday May 24, 2012. Visit www.seashepherd.org/toronto

 

 for the details.

 

“We’re making our Canadian premiere with thanks to the efforts of Sea Shepherd Toronto, and by popular demand,” said Director Peter Brown. “There’s no better way to promote positive activism than by providing a forum for entertaining people and opening up a discussion on how everyone can make a difference in this world of ours,” he continued.

 

CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST takes viewers on an action-packed voyage with the world’s most wanted environmentalist heroes, Captain Paul Watson (currently being held for charges regarding his interference with an illegal Costa Rican shark fishing operation in 2005) and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society – the stars of Animal Planet’s Emmy-nominated hit series “Whale Wars.”  Seen through the eyes of director, activist and longest serving Sea Shepherd crewmember, Peter Jay Brown, the film features 30 years of never-before-seen insider footage of the most exciting,dispairing and triumphant eco-campaigns in the world. During their voyages they’ve been engaged in dramatic conflict including the boarding of ships, arrests, being fired upon by the Norwegian Navy and successfully ramming and/or sinking illegal whaling and fishing vessels worldwide. The group is also credited with stopping drift-netting worldwide and saving the lives of millions of marine wildlife.

 

CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST has been released in the US via Snag Films (who hold the rights for North America) on video on demand on Comcast, FiOs and iNDemand affiliates including Time Warner Cable, Cox and Bright House Networks, as well as digital platforms, including iTunes, VUDU, Amazon and Xbox Live. Now audiences in Canada will be able to see the film via many of the same online platforms and those in Toronto will have a chance to see it on the big screen and meet director Peter Brown.

 

“Everyone has a unique talent that can make a difference in this world,” said Brown. “30 years ago hardly anyone knew what ‘ecology’ meant, now oil companies are trying to be green. We’re the guys who started the modern environmental movement and have pretty much won the revolution, now we need the right people to govern it before we reach a tipping point,” he continued.

 

Brown recently returned from Sea Shepherd’s most recent campaign (Operation: Divine Wind) to stop illegal Japanese whaling in an Antarctic whale sanctuary. Whale Wars Season 5, premiering this summer on Animal Planet will cover the voyage in detail.

 

"There have been many films made about Sea Shepherd but none as hilarious and revealing as CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST, which was three decades in the making." Captain Watson said. "Peter Brown, a Sea Shepherd insider expertly exercises aikido with his camera by turning a negative accusation into a positive confession of influential activism.”

 

For more information on CONFESSIONS OF AN ECO-TERRORIST please visit www.confessionsfilm.com

 

 

 

Click here to view the trailer

 

 

Click here for event details

 

 

 

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Better Homes and Gardens and Weber’s Second Annual Chill and Grill Festival™ To Take Over Chicago’s Waveland Park June 9 & 10

 

 

Better Homes and Gardens and Weber’s Second Annual

Chill and Grill Festival™

To Take Over Chicago’s Waveland Park June 9 & 10

 

Festival to include Celebrity Chef Appearances, Grilling Demonstrations, Hands-On Classes, Local Restaurant Tastings, Music Performances & more:

Sat, June 9, 11am-6pm & Sun, June 10, 12-5pm

   This June, the city of Chicago will once again host the Better Homes and Gardens magazine and Weber Chill and Grill Festival™, www.bhgchillandgrill.com

 

, taking place in Chicago’s Waveland Park in Lakeview, June 9-10. 

 

This exciting culinary event puts grilling center stage with recipe tastings from local restaurants, celebrity chef demonstrations, hands-on grilling classes, a relaxing Chill Zone Lounge, live music, activities for kids and much more. Guy Fieri, the New York Times best-selling cookbook author and host of the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, will headline the Chill and Grill festival with a crowd pleasing grilling demonstration on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 pm on the Main Stage. Guy will be joined at the festival by numerous other celebrity chefs and food experts including Jamie Purviance, Stephanie Izard, Adam Perry Lang, Domenica Catelli, The Hearty Boys and many others.

 

“The city of Chicago, with its impeccable reputation for great food, chefs and restaurants, truly provides the perfect backdrop for our Chill and Grill festival. It’s thrilling to return here for a second year to celebrate our passions for grilling and outdoor entertaining,” said Nancy Hopkins, Senior Deputy Food and Entertaining Editor, Better Homes and Gardens. “This year, expect to see new faces, local restaurants and fresh, new ideas for grilling your favorite foods.”

 

The 2012 festival will take place in Waveland Park, in the Lakeview area of Chicago. During the weekend of June 9 and 10, Chill and Grill will provide free shuttle service from area bus and metro stops to the festival and back. Directions and shuttle timetables can be found on bhgchillandgrill.com

 

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Admission to the festival is free. However, tastings and Weber classes will require ticket purchase. Food and beverage Tasting Cards are sold on a punch card, 12 “punches” per card. A Tasting Card can be purchased online for $12 or at the festival for $15. Punch cards will also be available for sale in other increments at the festival. Weber Class Tickets can be purchased online now for $25 or at the festival for $30.

 

A wide range of culinary events will take place over the course of the festival weekend, including:

 

Local Restaurant Tastings: Enjoy delicious food tastings from local restaurants including Black Dog Gelato, Chicago Cut Steakhouse, Foodlife, GT Fish & Oyster, Hearty, Hot Chocolate, Mercat a la Planxa, Nacional 27, Weber Grill Restaurant and West Town Tavern.

 

Celebrity Chef Demonstrations: Enjoy free grilling seminars where celebrity chefs demonstrate ways to bring fresh-grilled flavor to favorite dishes, live on the main stage or in classroom style seminars. Some of the participating chefs include:

·        Guy Fieri –New York Times best-selling cookbook author and host of the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Guy will headline the festival with a grilling demonstration on Sat, June 9 at 2:30 on the Main Stage.

·        Jamie Purviance – A national Grilling Expert, Jamie is also a 2010 James Beard Award nominee and New York Times best-selling author of eight grilling cookbooks, including the new Weber’s Smoke™. Throughout the festival weekend, Jamie will be creating two recipes from Weber’s Smoke, including Baby Back Ribs and Spareribs with Sweet Apple Barbecue Sauce.

·        Domenica Catelli – A recurring judge on the Food Network’s hit cooking competition show Iron Chef America, Domenica is also the author of Mom-a-Licious: Healthy Recipes in 7 Steps or Less. During the weekend, Domenica will be demonstrating how to create Grilled Mini Meatballs as well as Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Pizza.

·        Adam Perry Lang –Chef, restaurateur, and New York Times best-selling cookbook author, this BBQ champion will demonstrate how to create Clinched Strip Steak, Two Ways.

·        Stephanie Izard – Stephanie Izard is the chef/partner of the Chicago restaurant Girl & the Goat, which is also a 2011 James Beard ‘Best New Restaurant’ nominee. Stephanie was selected as one of the Best New Chefs in 2011 by Food & Wine and will be hosting two seminars throughout the weekend on how to create delicious Kalbi-Style beef ribs. 

 

Hands-On Grilling Classes: For only $30, you can learn the secrets of great grilling from Weber’s grilling expert, Kevin Kolman. Want to know how to grill the perfect burger or the ultimate pizza? Here’s your chance!  The full schedule of Weber classes is now available online. Each class member leaves with a special bag filled with grilling goodies including a copy of the all new Weber’s Smoke™.

 

Great food from the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchens: Relax and refill at the Better Homes and Gardens Grill, where festival-goers can enjoy delicious entrée sized grilled fare like Pizza Stuffed Burgers, Chicken-Peach Burgers, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad, Grilled-Watermelon Shrimp Salad, Vanilla Milkshakes and more. [Kids menu also available]

Live Music: What’s chilling and grilling without music? At Chill and Grill, live music will play all weekend by local bands including Planet Groove, Chicago Blues Angels and Kilborn Alley.

Chill Zone Lounge: Grab a seat and relax with friends and family while you enjoy wine and beer, including Chicago’s own Goose Island brew!

 

Kids’ Corner: Chill and Grill has something for everyone, including kids! Here, kids can get a temporary tattoo, make fun crafts that they get to keep, and more.

 

Oscar Mayer Food Truck: The Oscar Mayer team will be sampling two new hot dog flavors from its OM Select Line, including new Chicago recipe and New York style.

 

Bush’s Grillin’ Beans: Festival attendees will have the chance to get their picture with Jay and Duke the dog from Bush’s, and also to sample one of their newest flavors, Sweet Mesquite.

 

Weber is the Title Sponsor, and presenting sponsors include Bush’s Grillin’ Beans, Jewel-Osco, and Oscar Mayer. Kikkoman is a supporting sponsor.

 

For full schedule of events and other festival information, visit www.bhgchillandgrill.com

 

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About Better Homes and Gardens:  Reaching nearly 40 million readers every month, the Better Homes and Gardens brand extends across the web, tablet, mobile, broadcast, broadband and numerous licensed products, serving and connecting women who are passionate about their homes and the lives they create there. A Meredith publication, Better Homes and Gardens inspires women to dream and gives them the confidence to move from dreaming to doing.  For more information, visit bhg.com, or join conversations on facebook.com/mybhg and pinterest.com/bhg.

 

About Weber: For more information on Weber’s new products or for a dealer locator, visit www.weber.com

Arclight Films Announces the Market World Premiere of BRANDED This May in Cannes

 

 

 

Arclight Films Announces the Market World Premiere of

BRANDED

This May in Cannes

 

Mind-Bending Sci Fi Thriller Stars Ed Stoppard, Leelee Sobieski, Jeffrey Tambor

& Oscar Nominated Max von Sydow

 

  Arclight Films, one of the world’s premiere independent film sales companies, with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong and Toronto announces the world premiere of the mind bending, sci fi thriller BRANDED starring Ed Stoppard, Leelee Sobieski, Jeffrey Tambor and Max von Sydow who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in INCREDIBLY LOUD AND EXTREMELY CLOSE. Roadside Attractions has acquired all North American distribution rights. The film rounds off Arclight Films’ Darclight label.

 

BRANDED is a dark and mind-bending journey into a surreal, dystopian society where corporate brands have unleashed a monstrous global conspiracy to get inside our minds and keep the population disillusioned, dependent and passive.  One man’s (Misha, played by Ed Stoppard) passion to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with the hidden forces that really control our world.

“The most powerful weapon on earth today is not a gun or a disease, nor is it even visible to many. It is marketing,” said the film’s director, Jamie Bradshaw. “Marketing is the power to control your desires and change your mind, and if you look closer there is something about it that is not of this earth.”

BRANDED is the vision of two widely respected marketing executives:  Jamie Bradshaw and Alexander Doulerain.  Bradshaw co-founded Ignition Creative, one of the leading creative advertising agencies in Hollywood.  Doulerain is Chief Creative Officer of one of Russia’s most popular TV Networks TNT.  Bradshaw and Doulerain co-wrote, produced and directed.  Ed Stoppard, Leelee Sobieski, Jeffrey Tambor, Ingeborga Dabkunaite and Max Von Sydow star.

 

 

“BRANDED is a thrilling project from all angles and a very special addition to the Darclight label,” said Gary Hamilton, Managing Director of Arclight Films. “We couldn’t be more enthusiastic about working with Jamie Bradshaw, Alexander Doulerain and an extremely talented team of players. The special f/x and commercial value of this film are particularly exciting.”

 

BRANDED was picked up by Roadside Attractions who’ve acquired all North American rights for the film. The studio plans a nationwide theatrical release this September and Lionsgate has home entertainment, VOD and other ancillary rights through their output deal.

 

The market world premiere takes place this May in Cannes.

 

About Arclight Films

Arclight Films is one of the world’s leading international sales companies for theatrical, television and home video and is celebrating its tenth year in business. Arclight Films has sold over 130 motion pictures including the 2004 Best Picture Oscar® winner CRASH, and 2007 Golden Globe® Best Picture Nominee BOBBY.

 

Arclight Films additionally encompasses subsidiary labels Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven division of the company whose films include the worldwide horror hit WOLF CREEK (2005) and the current slate that includes 3D shark action thriller BAIT and Easternlight, a specialty arm showcasing Asian cinema with the largest film library of any non Asian-based indie film label. Films sold under the Easternlight banner include the worldwide blockbuster FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (2008) starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, 14 BLADES (2010) starring Donnie Yen, legendary auteur Chen Kaige's SACRIFICE (2011) and a live action adaptation of the world-renowned legend MULAN, now in pre-production. The latest additions to Easternlight’s slate include 2012 Cannes Film Festival “Directors Fortnight” official selection DANGEROUS LIASIONS and THE ASSASSINS starring Chow Yun Fat.

 

Arclight Films maintains a presence at all major motion picture and television festivals and markets with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong and Toronto.

 

 

Visit Arclight Films in Cannes at Marché du Film| Booth: Lerins S5 – S6

Booth tel: +33 (0)4 92 99 33 04 | Mobile: +33-6-86-42-17-91 (Clay Epstein)

 

Email jescia@arclightfilms.com to schedule an appointment.

 

 

For more information on Arclight Films, please visit www.arclightfilms.com

Jazz Vocalist Tammy McCann: Memorial Day Concert...Saturday May 26 @ 3pm...Metropolis Performing Arts Centre!

 

MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT @ METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE!!!

TAMMY MCCANN sings songs from THE WORLD WAR II SONGBOOK...
accompanied by THE REUNION JAZZ ORCHESTRA!

IN A MOVING TRIBUTE TO VETERANS AND SERVICEMEN...

"I was so fascinated by the amazing strength of the men and women who
  endured so much during this turbulent time, I found this music rich with
  humanity, love and longing.." (TAMMY MCCANN)

TRIBUNE ARTS CRITIC, HOWARD REICH says about Tammy...
"a voice that soars in all registers, at all tempos, on all occasions...
  she is the next great voice out of Chicago."

www.tammymccann.com

 

MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
SATURDAY MAY 26
3PM (doors open @ 2:30)
TICKETS: $35, Seniors & Veterans: $30
Box Office: (847) 577-2121
METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
111 W. CAMPBELL STREET
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60005
Parking: in garage attached to the theatre

www.metropolisarts.com

 

MONDAY MAY 28...FOLLOWING THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARADE
(10:45 am)
Join Tammy @ VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK for a ceremony to honor
VETERANS AND SERVICEMEN!!!

COASTAL LIVING NAMES LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS ONE OF THE “HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS”!

COASTAL LIVING NAMES LAKE BLUFF, ILLINOIS ONE OF THE

“HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS”

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Brand Releases First-Ever Ranked List in Special 15^th Anniversary Issue

 

 From beach communities in California to cottage-lined streets in Cape Cod, seaside towns are the ultimate places to live in natural beauty and bliss. In a special 15th anniversary issue, Coastal Living

 

releases its first-ever ranked list of the 15 “Happiest Seaside Towns

 

,” an exclusive roundup naming some of the best places to live along the coasts of the United States. Coastal Living ranks Lake Bluff, IL fourth on the list.

 

Lake Bluff, IL reminds us that the shores along our Great Lakes are home to a truly great “seaside” lifestyle. Grand homes, from sprawling Queen Anne to Midwestern Prairie-style, keep company with seasonal cottages, most in walking distance of the beach. Locals enjoy seven city parks, outdoor concerts on the village green, and the annual Fourth of July parade. Plus, the schools are ranked among the best on our list.

 

“In honor of our 15th anniversary, we are excited to share a list of the ‘Happiest Seaside Towns’ in America,” said Editor-in-Chief Antonia van der Meer. “By ranking the top 15 happiest seaside communities, we draw attention to places where life is good and the beach is close by. These towns boast a blend of such criteria as sunny days, walkable neighborhoods, easy commute times,healthy beaches, and more—plus that indescribable coastal vibe.”

 

Coastal Living shares the secrets to each town’s award-worthy appeal in the June issue, available on newsstands May 18. 

 

Introducing the Coastal Living Top 15 “Happiest Seaside Towns”

 

1.     Kiawah Island, SC

2.     Naples, FL

3.     Sausalito, CA

4.     Lake Bluff, IL

5.     Tiburon, CA

6.     Laguna Beach, CA

7.     Half Moon Bay, CA

8.     Chatham, MA

9.     Jupiter, FL

10.  Lahaina, HI

11.  Marblehead, MA

12.  Stinson Beach, CA

13.  Cohasset, MA

14.  Duxbury, MA

15.  Solomons Island, MD

 

Coastal Living chose the top 15“Happiest Seaside Towns” from the Dream Towns lauded in the magazine over the past 15 years. The brand also placed a call for entries on its social media channels. Additional factors included ranking on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, percentage of sunny and clear days, healthiness of beaches, average commute times, walkability, school and crime ratings, education and financial security of the locals, geographic diversity, and “coastal vibe.”

 

For more information and the complete list of the 15 “Happiest Seaside Towns,” please visit coastalliving.com.

 

 

About Coastal Living

A national magazine that celebrates life along the coast, Coastal Living (www.coastalliving.com

 

) is the source of inspiration and information for people who live or dream of living a coastal lifestyle.  Celebrating 15 years of publication in 2012, Coastal Living serves atotal audience of 3.9 million.  Coastal Living is available on all tablets and is published by the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, a division of Time Inc., the largest magazine media company in the United States.

 

Dee Snider at Costco in Chicago!

Dee Snider of Twisted Sister signed copies of his book,
"Shut Up and Give Me the Mic" at Costco in Chicago Illinois.





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EXPRESS ROCKS THE CHICAGO SIDEWALK!

EXPRESS ROCKS THE CHICAGO SIDEWALK 

 Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), the specialty retail apparel chain operating more than 600 stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, is excited to announce the latest “Rock the Sidewalk” event in Chicago during Memorial Day weekend! In conjunction with the EXPRESS Fall 2012 marketing campaign shoot, the brand will stage a LIVE outdoor fashion show right in front of Chicago’s famous “Bean” at Millennium Park. EXPRESS has staged similar runway events in New York, Las Vegas, Miami and Dallas.

 

The festivities begin Friday morning as EXPRESS gets the party started with an EXPRESS ice cream truck handing out cool treats along Michigan Avenue.  Look forward to free treats from the truck 10AM to 5PM until it makes its final destination at The Bean

Later that afternoon, some of the fashion industry’s hottest male and female models will strut their stuff at the EXPRESS runway show at The Bean in Millennium Park, where fans will have a chance to check out the Fall 2012 Collection months before it hits stores, snap photos with friends at the Instaprint Photo Booth and meet special guest Lisa D’Amato, winner of America’s Next Top Model All Stars. 

Come early to this FREE event - this is a rare chance to see a live, professional runway show from one of the country’s hottest fashion brands!

WHAT: EXPRESS ROCK THE SIDEWALK Fall Collection 2012 Runway Show 

WHEN: Friday, May 25, 2012 

WHERE: Rock the Sidewalk Fashion show

The Bean at Millennium Park

201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL

5:30PM

For more information, please contact Jill Katz at JKLS PR, 312-404-5218 or jill@jklspr.com

About Express, Inc.: 

Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer. The Company has over 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value addressing fashion needs across work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions. The Company currently operates more than 600 retail stores, located primarily in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and street locations across the United States, Canada and in Puerto Rico, and also distributes its products through the Company's e-commerce website, express.com

 

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Explore the Architectural Charm and Diversity of Oak Park,Illinois

Immerse yourself in the diverse history and architecture of Oak Park, Illinois with a leisurely stroll through its stunning residences. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is hosting “An Oak Park Afternoon,” a self-guided walking tour of three stately and historic homes – the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace, Pleasant Home, and Elizabeth F. Cheney Mansion – on Friday, June 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event precedes the 38th annual international renowned Wright Plus housewalk.

Explore famed author Ernest Hemingway’s birthplace, where he resided for the first six years of his life. Built in the 1890’s by Hemingway’s grandparents, the home has been restored to its original Queen Anne design with rich Victorian decor. The Hemingway residence is an excellent place to begin to explore the roots of this noted American author's life and art.

George W. Maher designed the spectacular Pleasant Home in 1897 as one of the very first Prairie style houses. Now Maher’s finest surviving structure, Pleasant Home boasts a broad front porch and smooth exterior Roman brick, setting it apart from Oak Park’s more popular Queen Anne style. This 30-room architectural gem is a showcase of 19th century craftsmanship and artistry.

The 12,000-square-foot Cheney Mansion, reminiscent of an English country home, was influenced by Wright’s credo that a building should express the spirit of its natural surroundings. The house and grounds feature handsome reception rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and separate servants' quarters as well as a coach house and greenhouse on the two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

An Oak Park Afternoon accompanies the 38th annual Wright Plus housewalk on June 2, an internationally renowned architectural housewalk that features rare interior tours of nine historic houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries. Tickets for Wright Plus are sold separately and can be purchased at www.GoWright.org

 

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Tickets for “An Oak Park Afternoon,” Friday, June 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., are $30. The event includes light refreshments at each site, a map to all sites, and suggestions for exterior viewing of other sites along the route. Transportation is not provided, but street parking and bicycle rental are available. Visit www.GoWright.org for tickets and more details