Debbie Reynolds has passed away

Debbie Reynolds.© Linda Matlow/PIXINTL All rights reserved

My mother did Debbie Reynolds hair at her salon in a Chicago hotel when I was growing up.I stopped in while she was having her hair set and my mom and Debbie were laughing so hard like they were long lost friends. I photographed Debbie in 1984 at the Sporting Goods show when she launched her line of exercise equipment.She was still very sweet and her company ended up buying several of my photos for publicity. It's been a rough year for people we love passing.Sad that she died one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher.

Here is one of my photos from that photo shoot.







News story in TMZ

 http://www.tmz.com/2016/12/28/debbie-reynolds-dead/




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December At The Conservation Center | Magical Methods, Go Cubs Go, and Vote On Our Staff Art Competition! (Chicago,IL)

 

DECEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER DECEMBER AT THE CENTER To Have And To Hold From This Day Forward Go, Cubs, Go! Time For A Tune Up: A Wall Clock Receives A New Face Happy Holidays from The Conservation Center! Before you check out this month's featured projects, join our Senior Paper Conservator as he revives a piece with age-related damage in our latest video! Also, don't miss your chance to vote on our annual staff art competition.  Next, we’ll wind down 2016 with the conservation of a turn of the nineteenth century time-piece, relish the Cubs’ World Series victory with a survey of past Cubby-related projects, and rekindle a great-granddaughter’s love for an heirloom wedding portrait and marriage certificate weathered by time.   Don't miss our latest video! MAGICAL METHODS: WATER WASHING Click the image below to watch: Cast your vote for The Center's annual staff holiday art competition! This year, our theme was "Winter Is Coming":   CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ARTWORK TO HAVE AND TO HOLD FROM THIS DAY FORWARD Recently, while on a visit to her mother’s house, one of The Center's clients rediscovered a photograph that she remembered as a constant fixture in her childhood home. She found the photographic portrait, which had hung in her family dining room, in a box alongside an old marriage certificate. Treasuring her memories of the photograph, our client entrusted The Center with the conservation of the two pieces and the story behind them. READ MORE   GO, CUBS, GO! November has been an exciting month for the city of Chicago, as Cubs fans have celebrated the team’s first World Series victory since 1908. Dedicated fans have waited decades, and families loyal to the team have waited generations to see the Cubs crowned World Series champions. Through all of the ups and downs fans have stuck by the team, collecting memorabilia every step of the way. It comes as no surprise then, that over the years The Conservation Center has seen a number of Cubs-related works come through the doors for treatment. READ MORE TIME FOR A TUNE UP: A WALL CLOCK RECEIVES A NEW FACE One thing that makes The Center unique is our ability and willingness to work across departments to deliver superior results and develop collaborative treatments. Recently, a wall clock came to us for treatment that afforded us such an opportunity. Upon arrival, it was noted that the frame of the clock was composed of wood, compo, gesso, metal leaf, brown bole, and toner. The clock's glass was broken, and there were nails missing from the decorative brass edging around the glass.  READ MORE CONSERVATION INQUIRIES Ready to submit an inquiry about an art or heirloom item in need of conservation? Click below to get in touch with us: SUBMIT AN INQUIRY Facebook Twitter Website Instagram LinkedIn Vimeo About The Conservation Center  The Conservation Center is the largest and most comprehensive private art conservation laboratory in the country. With over 33 years of experience, The Center is a leader in the field of art preservation, evolving new treatments and methods to adapt to the rapidly-changing art world. We have cared for fine art from some of the country’s most prestigious private collections, museums, galleries, insurance companies, and corporations.  Copyright © 2016 The Conservation Center, All rights reserved. Contact information:  info@theconservationcenter.com 312-944-5401 Our mailing address is: The Conservation Center 400 North Wolcott, Chicago, IL 60622

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Upcoming events at Navy Pier in Chicago Illinois

 

Ring in the New Year at Navy Pier! Navy Pier is the premier destination in Chicago for bidding a fond farewell to 2016 and welcoming the new year! There's still time to make your plans for Navy Pier's grandest celebration yet. Click here or keep scrolling for a list of events, activities, and specials you won't want to miss. Insider Tip: NYE like a pro in the know. Before arriving at the Pier, review our guest advisory, offering tons of great information about everything from free CTA rides, brought to you by MillerCoors, to parking to guest policies. Featured New Year's Eve Events & Activities New Year's Eve Fireworks Presented by Miller Lite and Jewel Osco 12:00am on New Years Day South Dock | Free Join Navy Pier, Miller Lite, and Jewel Osco for Chicago's most extraordinary fireworks show! Learn more Premium Centennial Wheel Experiences Open 10am-Midnight on New Years Eve Pier Park | Tickets End 2016 on a high note with a New Year's Eve spin aboard the Centennial Wheel! Limited Premium Wheel Experience tickets are still available. Learn more Cruise into the New Year Various Departure Times on New Year's Eve South Dock | Tickets Sail into 2017 aboard Spirit of Chicago, Odyssey, or Mystic Blue, all offering New Year's Eve cruises departing from Navy Pier's South Dock on New Year's Eve. Learn more Noon Year's Eve 10:30am-12:15pm on December 31 Chicago Children's Museum | Free with Admission Join Chicago Children's Museum for its annual Noon Year's Eve festivities! Make a crown starting at 10:30. The dance party will start at 11:30. The count-down and confetti drop will happen at high noon! 5th Annual Resolution Gala Open 10am-Midnight on New Years Eve Aon Grand Ballroom | Tickets The 5th Annual Chicago Resolution Gala is Chicago’s premier New Years Eve event—the perfect way to ring in the new year. Grab your friends and loved ones, say goodbye to 2016, and start 2017 off in style. Crystal Gardens New Years Eve Open 10am-Midnight on New Years Eve Crystal Gardens | Tickets From the same group that brought you New Year’s Eve at The Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier the last 10 years comes the biggest scene and be seen New Year’s Eve party of 2017! King Charles III 8pm on December 31 Chicago Shakespeare Thearer | Tickets Catch a New Year's Eve performance of this provocative, insightful political drama making its Chicago premiere after acclaimed productions on London’s West End and Broadway. Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest Open 10am-10pm on New Years Eve Festival Hall | Tickets Celebrate New Year's Eve with the whole family at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest, open from 10am to 10pm! Learn more Restaurant Specials Navy Pier's many restaurants will be ringing in the new year with special offerings all night long. DMK Burger Bar & Fish Bar Map | Tickets Each $95 ticket includes open bar from 8:30pm to 12:30am, passed bites, champagne toast at midnight, and one amazing view of the Pier's New Year's Eve Fireworks, presented by Miller Lite! Learn more Harry Caray's Tavern Map | Reservations: 312.527.9700 For family friendly fun this New Year’s, make a reservation at Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier. Enjoy handcrafted burgers, oven-fired pizzas, and inspired cocktails until the fireworks begin at midnight. Learn more Riva Crab House Map | Reservations Guests 21 and older can enjoy a cash bar with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and midnight champagne toast while a DJ spins from 9am-1am. ($15 cover charge applies after 8pm.) Limited dinner reservations are also available. Learn more Tiny Tavern Map | Reservations: 312-374-3923 Enjoy a $50, 3-course prix fixe menu that includes a complimentary prosecco toast at midnight. Learn more Coming Soon Mark your calendars and pre-purchase your tickets for these special events, coming soon to Navy Pier. The Festival Neighborhood Tour January 21, 2017 Navy Pier | Free The Festival Neighborhood Tour fosters an appreciation of puppetry in every corner of the city by presenting three Festival artists—Schroeder Cherry, Interstate Arts and Magali Chouinard. Learn more First Bites Bash January 26, 2017 Aon Grand Ballroom | Tickets First Bites Bash is the official kick-off event for the 10th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, produced by Choose Chicago. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository*. Learn more The Ideal Home Show Chicago January 27 - 29, 2017 Festival Hall | Tickets The Ideal Home Show Chicago, presented by Life Storage, returns to Navy Pier with an experiential marketplace for attendees looking to purchase, remodel or renovate their homes. Learn more Chicago Ale Fest  January 28, 2017 Aon Grand Ballroom | Tickets The Chicago Ale Fest is a celebration of American Craft Beer in the heart of Chicago, featuring more than 150 American craft beers, Chicago’s favorite food trucks, and a DJ spinning an all-vinyl playlist. Learn more Chicago Flower & Garden Show March 18 - March 26, 2017 Festival Hall | Tickets The tradition of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show can be traced back to 1847 when it was created as an exhibition of prized fruits and flowers. Today the Chicago Flower & Garden Show is all about inspiring, educating and motivating the next generation of gardener. Learn more Every Day at Navy Pier There's always something fun to do at Navy Pier.  Centennial Wheel Navy Pier's iconic, 20-story Centennial Wheel in Pier Park is fully enclosed and heated for year-round comfort! Take a spin any time of year for the best views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. Skip the ticket line and buy your passes in advance! Buy Tickets Restaurants and Bars With an emphasis on uniquely Chicago restaurants and flavors, Navy Pier offers a wide variety of food and beverage options for every palate and budget. See what's cooking throughout the Pier this season and all year long. Learn More Polk Bros Park Polk Bros Park, on the west end of Navy Pier, offers guests a charming place to relax, unwind, and bask beneath the Chicago skyline. Stop by and see what's new for a chance to catch a surprise performance or special event on your next visit. Learn More Copyright © 2016 Navy Pier, Inc., All rights reserved. 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