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SAIC Fashion 2015 and THE WALK Return to Millennium Park May 8 (Chicago,IL)

THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUE OF CHICAGO PRESENTS  ANNUAL RUNWAY SHOW, FASHION 2015, MAY 8 Fashion Critic Diane Pernet to Receive SAIC Legend of Fashion Award at Annual Benefit, THE WALK, in Millennium Park   The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), one of the nation’s leading art and design schools, is thrilled to announce the 81st edition of its annual runway show, Fashion 2015. Presented Friday, May 8 three times throughout the day at Millennium Park’s Chase Promenade, Fashion 2015 will culminate with THE WALK, SAIC’s annual benefit supporting the production of student work and scholarships. This year, world-renowned fashion critic, journalist and filmmaker, Diane Pernet will receive SAIC’s 2015 Legend of Fashion award at THE WALK. Tickets for Fashion 2015 and THE WALK are available at saicfashion.org.                                                                                                                            Fashion 2015 is an electrifying runway show featuring more than 200 original garments created by undergraduate students in SAIC’s internationally renowned Fashion Design program, which boasts such distinguished alumni as Halston, Cynthia Rowley, Maria Pinto and Gary Graham. Students and faculty work together to create a truly professional fashion runway show—stunning design, intriguing soundscapes, exquisite garments and cutting-edge looks—by incorporating and combining techniques across various disciplines including sculpture, performance, design, architecture and installation. Seniors in SAIC’s acclaimed Department of Fashion Design will showcase complete collections of five looks, juniors will show a three-look collection and sophomores will present one avant-garde look. “In this exciting year leading up to the school’s 150th anniversary, we are pleased to present the most cutting-edge designs from the talented students in our Fashion Design department,” said SAIC president Walter E. Massey. “Not only will Fashion 2015 showcase the work of our young designers, the show’s production will bring together other departments—including architecture, photography and journalism—in a way that reflects the collaborative, cross-disciplinary nature of the arts today.” THE WALK THE WALK, SAIC’s fashion show benefit supporting SAIC student scholarships, will honor Diane Pernet with SAIC’s 2015 Legend of Fashion award for her outstanding contributions in the fashion industry. Along with pioneering the advent of online fashion journalism via her website, A Shaded View on Fashion (ASVOF), Pernet is also credited with spearheading the fashion film genre, providing a new medium through which artists, photographers and designers can collaborate on creative projects. Co-chairs of THE WALK are SAIC Board of Governors members Ellen Sandor and Stephanie Sick and the evening will be emceed by the David and Mary Winton Green senior curator at Art Institute of Chicago museum, Gloria Groom. Groom recently curated the Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity exhibit at the museum in 2013. “It’s an honor to receive this award from the illustrious School of the Art Institute of Chicago,” said Pernet. “I look forward to seeing the students’ work leading up to the show, meeting with them to discuss the fashion industry and what they may expect from it as they graduate, as well as sharing a collection of my films with the Chicago fashion community.” In addition, Pernet will present selections from her traveling film festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Sunday, May 10. Details will be announced at a later date at siskelfilmcenter.org   . “Diane Pernet has been at the forefront of fashion journalism’s digital renaissance and has been a noted champion for fashion film throughout her career,” added Sage Chair in Fashion Design Anke Loh. “As both an advocate and an artist, Pernet’s role in the fashion community will inspire students to explore the many facets of the industry while never compromising their personal style.” THE WALK kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and continues at 6:30 p.m. with a performance piece entitled THE DOLLS by artist and associate professor of Film, Video, New Media and Animation at SAIC Claudia Hart, followed by the student runway show and the presentation of the Legend of Fashion award. Immediately following THE WALK, guests will enjoy a strolling dinner at the rooftop terrace of Millennium Park’s Harris Theater. EVENT DETAILS AND SPONSORS Fashion 2015 will be presented Friday, May 8: 9 a.m.: General admission dress rehearsal 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.: General admission seating 5:30 p.m.: THE WALK ​Tickets for Fashion 2015 and THE WALK are available online at saicfashion.org, at the door on May 8 or by calling 312.499.4190. Tickets start at $40 for the Fashion 2015 day shows, and single tickets for the WALK start at $500. Sponsors for Fashion 2015 and THE WALK are Swarovski, MacLean–Fogg, Richard and Ellen Sandor Family, Bill and Stephanie Sick, McDonald’s, Ulta, Bank of America, Exelon, Gallery Aesthete, Macy’s, Ariel Investments, Mesirow Financial, Steller Enterprise. Virgin Hotels Chicago is the exclusive hotel sponsor of Fashion 2015 and THE WALK. As a presenting sponsor of THE WALK 2015, Swarovski, the world leader in fashion jewelry and cut crystal, is extending its partnership with SAIC for the fifth year. Swarovski selected six students from SAIC’s Fashion Design program to incorporate Swarovski’s jewelry and crystals in their garments for the runway show. ABOUT THE SAIC FASHION DESIGN DEPARTMENT SAIC’s Fashion Design program provides a creative and intellectual context in which the nature and potential of fashion is closely examined and reimagined. Since 1934, SAIC has been educating new generations of fashion designers who have gone on to produce some of the most inspired and respected collections around the globe. Students have fiercely responded to international influences and set groundbreaking trends for the past 80 years. SAIC’s first Fashion classes gained inspiration from early Hollywood’s glamour in the midst of the Great Depression. Students created sustainable and functional garments despite fabric rations during World War II; and they produced innovative garments using foreign patterns and materials with the growing popularity of international travel in the years to follow. Uniquely situated within a vibrant contemporary school of art and design, SAIC’s Fashion department continues to offer undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate fashion programs that build on the connections and relationships between art and fashion that have been evolving in the past century and that reach an unprecedented level in contemporary practices today. SAIC’s Fashion program is housed within the Sage Studios for Fashion Design located in the historic Carson Pirie Scott building. The 25,000-square-foot studio space includes the Fashion Resource Center, a hands-on collection of late-20th- and 21st-century designer garments and accessories representing extreme innovation, which allows SAIC students the opportunity to explore the most progressive achievements in the world of dress and fashion. For more information, please visit the Department of Fashion Design website   . 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 more than 3,200 students from around the globe. SAIC also provides adults, high school students, and children with the opportunity 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   .

Chefs' Big Challenge: Finding a Way to Balance their Lives and their Work

Chefs' Big Challenge: Finding a Way to Balance their Lives and their Work It's no surprise to people in the restaurant business that long hours come with the territory. Most working chefs put in upwards of 60 to 80 hours each week. When they are not on the line cooking, they are expediting, ordering food and supplies, planning menus, fine tuning recipes, training staff, supervising the food safety procedures and the list goes on. All of this adds up to many hours and usually six days a week minimum. It's also no surprise that chefs can be prone to job burnout, which is why many chefs leave their positions to take time off before they re-emerge at a different establishment. But for many chefs, especially those that own their own restaurant, leaving is simply not an option. For these chefs, finding a formula for balancing their working lives with the rest of their lives is the key to their longevity and, in some cases, their survival. Two-time James Beard award winning chef Sarah Stegner, co-owner of the hugely successful Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook, Illinois, and also a wife and mother, is one person who has made balancing her work life with her personal life an important priority. During the past three years, she has begun a joyous yet rigorous regimen to stay fit and healthy-physically, mentally and spiritually. She consulted with a nutritionist who helped her identify the most appropriate food choices for health and took up Cumbia and Bachata dance lessons at May I Have This Dance Please as a way to get fit, have fun and release stress. Stegner has lost more than 80 pounds and looks and feels great. "Finding a balance in life makes us more creative and better able to do our jobs," said Stegner. "It makes us more effective when handling challenging situations.  It gives us a more defined perspective and a release from the tension." One night last year, Stegner went out dancing with her cooks. She saw that all of them were great dancers. "They were nice and tried to include me but I really couldn't keep up, so I thought 'I want to learn this, too.'" She started taking Latin Dance lessons at a studio called May I have this Dance Please on Elston Avenue in Chicago. She began learning bachata, cumbia and salsa.  "My teacher, Itza Riedas, helped me open a door in my life that has given me fun, exercise, and a connection with a different world," said Stegner. "It has allowed me to relax and be myself. As a chef I live by the idea that I am only as good as the last meal I served-and that can be a lot of pressure. I love the kitchen atmosphere, the creativity with the food; managing a team of people that are dynamic and focused, right there with me when I need them. It's a great job and I want to be able to give it as much energy and focus as I can. To do that I need to be happy and in good mental and physical shape." Stegner has a husband and ten year old daughter at home who are, and always will be, her priorities. "That means setting an example of how to live and work," she said. "My daughter sees that I am happy and focused at work. There are moments of tension, drama, and always some crisis because that's the nature of the restaurant business but I thrive being part of it and love what I do." Other colleagues of Stegner also have found a way to achieve work/life balance. Carrie Nahabedian, another Beard award winner and owner of Naha and Brindille restaurants in Chicago, is a world traveler who goes on fabulous culinary and sightseeing tours around the globe. Nora Pouillon, owner of the celebrated Restaurant Nora in Washington, DC, does something every day to maintain her health, keep her life balanced and relieve the stress of running a high-profile restaurant. "I maintain a Synergie (energy, polarity and yoga) program every day," she said. "On Mondays I do yoga and energy work with dance. I love it. On Tuesdays I do step and weights. Wednesdays I work with a personal trainer to maintain an all-around feeling of strength and energy. On Thursdays, I do the step and weights and on Fridays I again do yoga." Saturdays for Pouillon start busy and end with relaxation. When the weather is good she goes on a hike with her daughter, granddaughter or a friend, and also treks around the farmers market. Then she visits friends on the Chesapeake or enjoys a swim or hot tub. Sundays are the day to relax and be social-museums and then hosting dinner at her house with friends. "I love when friends come over; we cook and dine together." Karen Small, a staunch supporter of sustainable agriculture, is the owner and executive chef of the acclaimed Flying Fig in Cleveland, Ohio. She loves giving back to the community by working on benefits for local non-profits as well as teaching cooking classes that encourage healthy eating for children and the financially challenged.  "Yoga is my biggest sanity keeper; I try to practice every day if I can," said Small. "I've been doing it for ten years and I'm more committed to it than ever. Small had to face the challenge that most chefs do: being in a restaurant kitchen every day requires discipline in order to avoid gaining weight. "I lost 30 pounds doing yoga," she said. "I had to change my diet and keep restaurant eating as a special occasion." Small also loves to garden and enjoys movies and reading. "I spend a lot of time with my two Labradors. I try to take care of myself when I have time to get away. I also find cooking out of the restaurant environment, at home, is really soothing. I also travel quite a bit; I was in Rome and Sicily in November. In February I went to Sayulita, Mexico, outside of Puerto Villarta. It's a hippie arts community and it's a great place to go and regroup. I try to get away at least twice a year." For Stephanie Pearl Kimmel, owner of the Marché Restaurant Group in Eugene, Oregon, connecting with the seasons is the key. Whether she's walking to work (which she does every day), going to the market (which she does every week) or getting her hands in the dirt in her garden, dedicating some time each day to remind herself of the cycle of the seasons does the trick. "Taking some solitary time to connect with the season is the best way for me to really be in the present," she says. "That connection is so fundamental to the reason that I'm in this business, it's a wonderful daily reminder." "We also make sure that the workplace itself is in balance-so that work is a pleasure, even when it's busy and full. We are constantly checking ourselves to be sure that we're having fun, that our crew is taking care of themselves, and that things are running smoothly because the restaurant itself is healthy, says Pearl Kimmel. Share: Prairie Grass Cafe Hosts Benefit for Chicago Latin Fusion April 24 Prairie Grass Cafe is hosting a benefit for Chicago Latin Fusion, Friday, April 24 beginning at 10 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes! The evening features Cumbia and Bachata dance lessons by Itza Riedas and Jorge Licona and performances by Chicago Latin Fusion. Prairie Grass Cafe chef / partner Sarah Stegner, who has been studying these Latin dance forms for over a year, promises to join in. Prairie Grass Cafe will be providing delicious Latin canapés, beer and wine. The recommended donation is $50. There also will be a cash bar. Reservations are required. Please contact Prairie Grass Cafe at 847-205-4433 or visit the restaurant at 601 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook. About Prairie Grass Cafe Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL) supports Chicago's Green City Market and local sustainable farms, selecting the freshest ingredients to reflect the season. Prairie Grass Cafe currently serves lunch Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Prairie Grass Cafe also serves breakfast Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 9:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Light fare is available in the bar Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (847) 205-4433 or visit prairiegrasscafe.com.

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Chicago Zine Fest 2015 is coming the weekend of May 8-9

 

Chicago Zine Fest 2015 - Celebrates its Sixth Year with New Dates and Locations

 Chicago Zine Fest, an annual celebration of self-publishing efforts, is now marking its sixth year. For the 2015 festival, there will be a new date as the festival moves to the month of May, held during the weekend of Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th. The festival also brings its exhibition to a new location, Plumbers’ Union Hall in the West Loop.

“We’re excited for these changes. It’ll be great to welcome our audience to such a historic Chicago venue,” said festival promotion committee chair John Wawrzaszek.

The festival weekend kicks off Friday May 8th at 5 pm with a panel titled Zines: A Future Craft which will be a discussion with zine creators Jonas, Julia Eff, and Ocean Capewell, moderated by Jenna Freedman. This event is sponsored by The University of Chicago Library. The night continues with a pair of readings. At 7 pm join our annual youth reading, Zines: The Next Generation followed by an 8 pm reading by festival exhibitors. CART services for the deaf and hard of hearing will be provided at each of Friday’s events. All events will be held at Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Ave.

The weekend’s main attraction will be a zine exhibition taking place on Saturday May 9^th, 11 am- 6 pm. Over 250 zinesters will exhibit their publications, host workshops, and lead panel discussions in the spirit of self-publishing. The exhibition will be held at Plumbers’ Union Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd.

Organizing goals for the 2015 fest included increasing the number of festival exhibitors and forming new community partnerships. In choosing a new location for the festival exhibition, there has been room for more tables allowing more exhibitors to showcase their work. The festival registration filled up in record time this year with all tables selling out in under an hour. Nearly half of registered exhibitors will be taking part of CZF for their first time this year. New community partnerships have allowed the festival to schedule programming topics that meet the festival’s mission and support the work of its partner organizations.

“CZF strives to offer diverse programming every year in order to continue to engage our communities in conversations,” says festival programming coordinator Julie Koslowsky.

The zine exhibition will be supported with programming throughout the day including an activity making area, button making presented by Busy Beaver Buttons, and a photo booth provided by Glitter Guts. Workshop topics include radical poetry, interactive performances, resisting assimilation, and hands-on drawing techniques.

“There's a different experience that we offer at an event like the Chicago Zine Fest where consumers can chat with the zinesters and artists who created the work,” says Koslowsky.

The Chicago Zine Fest is a volunteer-operated event creating an outlet for small press and independent publishers to showcase their work aiming to make DIY zine making accessible, highlight the talents of self-published artists, and give independent artists a chance to interact and swap skills. The Chicago Zine Fest 2015 is sponsored by 826CHI, Chicago Publishers Resource Center, CHIRP Radio, InoPrints, The International School of Comics, Perfectly Acceptable Press, The University of Chicago Library, and Quimby's Bookstore.

CZF 2015 artwork was created by Chicago artist and illustrator Corinne Mucha (see attached poster).

All event spaces are wheelchair accessible. All events are free and open to the public.

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Tom Burrell and Jay Levine Honored at Chicago Int. Film Festival Television Awards Apr. 22

TOM BURRELL AND JAY LEVINE TO BE HONORED AT THE 51st CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TELEVISION AWARDS     CHICAGO, April 8, 2015 – Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival are pleased to announce that Chicago advertising legend Tom Burrell and investigative journalist Jay Levine will be honored at the 51st Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards Ceremony April 22, 2015 at the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile (633 N. St. Clair St). Burrell and Levine join post-production house Whitehouse as distinguished honorees for the event, which will be hosted by WGN’s Dan Ponce and ABC/WINDY CITY LIVE’s Ji Suk Yi. A longtime dynamo in the advertising industry, Tom Burrell will receive the prestigious Chicago Legend in Advertising Award for his illustrious career. “During his storied career, Mr. Burrell transformed the advertising industry,” said Cinema/Chicago Television Coordinator Sam Flancher. “Burrell Communications has long been at the forefront of advertising innovation, and its commitment to challenging the status quo to create real, relatable depictions of African-American life on screen has left an indelible imprint on media today.” Ruth L. Ratny, publisher and editor or ReelChicago.com has previously received the award. CBS 2 Chicago’s standout broadcaster Jay Levine will receive the Excellence in Investigative Journalism Award. “Jay has long held an important place in Chicago’s broadcasting community, breaking stories that have shaped the lives of every Chicagoan,” said Chicago International Film Festival Founder and Artistic Director Michael Kutza. “He also has taken Chicago viewers to the front lines of some of the most important events of the last 25 years, from the Gulf War to the Louisiana coast during Hurricane Katrina. We’ve always relied on his exceptional reporting to relay the stories that matter most.” For more than five decades, the Chicago International Television Awards have honored the inspiring programs, beloved personalities and powerful creatives that have shaped unforgettable moments of television. From innovative distribution approaches to groundbreaking storytelling, the Television Awards continue to recognize the talented minds of this ever-evolving medium. Past honorees include Chicago T.V. journalist Bill Kurtis and Chicago T.V. anchor Walter Jacobson. A reception precedes the Ceremony, where top awards will be presented to the competition winners and tributes will be paid to distinguished individuals and companies who have made an indelible contribution to the television industry. Tickets to the event  ($75/Individual Ticket, $1,000 VIP Table of 10 with premium seating) are available at chicagofilmfestival.com   . Please direct table requests to Managing Director Vivian Teng at vteng@chicagofilmfestival.com The 51st Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards is presented by Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival. Led by Major Sponsors, Optimus, Sound Investment AV, and WTTW11; Evening Partners include Stella Artois, Effen Vodka, Screen Magazine, and ReelChicago. ABOUT TOM BURRELL Tom Burrell established Burrell Communications in 1971 and led the company through 2004. Burrell, known as leading marketing communications firm, is noted for its expertise in reaching African American and urban youth markets. By recognizing the unique qualities of the American-American consumer market, Burrell spearheaded some of the most memorable campaigns in advertising history. A reel of Burrell’s advertisements for Coca-Cola is currently archived at the Library of Congress for its historical significance. Burrell has garnered numerous prestigious awards and accolades, including Advertising Person of the Year, the coveted Albert Lasker award for Lifetime Achievement in Advertising, DuSable Museum’s HistoryMaker Award, and the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. Advertising Age named Burrell one of “50 Who Made A Difference” in its special issue “50 Years of TV Advertising.”  The magazine also designated him among the “Top 100 Advertising People” who have shaped the course of the advertising industry in their special issue “The Advertising Century.” ABOUT JAY LEVINE Jay Levine is the chief correspondent for CBS 2 Chicago. He joined CBS 2 Chicago as weekend anchor and reporter in 1990 before being named chief correspondent in 1991. He later anchored the station’s early morning news with his wife, Mary Ann Childers, before returning to his role as chief correspondent. In 1991, he became the first Chicago reporter to broadcast live from Saudi Arabia, the day before the Gulf War began. He was the only Chicago TV reporter in Saudi Arabia from the time the first shots were fired until after the cease-fire was signed. During that two-month period, Levine filed 260 live reports for CBS 2 Chicago and CBS stations around the country. In 2003, he was the only Chicago television reporter embedded with U.S. troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom, covering the 101st Airborne, and its Chicago-area soldiers from the deserts of Kuwait to Saddam’s palaces in Baghdad. He has traveled the globe covering politics, international affairs and uncovering scandals. Levine’s reports range from interviewing the Pope, to dodging bullets in Beirut, to chasing drug runners in the Andes. In 1996, his coverage of Cardinal Bernardin’s death was widely acclaimed by both his peers and the public. He covered Hurricanes Katrina and Rita extensively and their aftermath along the Gulf Coast. ABOUT THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TV AWARDS When the Chicago International Film Festival was founded 51 years ago by Artistic Director Michael Kutza, advertising agency heads Leo Burnett, Fairfax Cone, and Dick Needham suggested that, with budgets and craftsmanship equal to the feature films being screened, the Festival should showcase the art of the television commercial. Five decades later, this simple idea has evolved into an international celebration of the best in television, and encompasses television commercials, productions, series, and the innovative realm of online television programming. Since 2003, the top winners of each year’s competition have been feted at an Awards Ceremony in the spring, along with the presentation of Commitment to Excellence Awards to leaders and visionaries in the television medium. The event has honored notable commercial directors Joe Pytka, Tony Kaye & James Gartner as well as Carol Mendelsohn, STORY, Jesse Spencer, Kelsey Grammer, Bill Kurtis, Carol Marin, FRONTLINE, Leo Burnett, ESPN Films, and Optimus, among others. ABOUT CINEMA/CHICAGO Cinema/Chicago is a not-for-profit cultural and education organization dedicated to encouraging better understanding between cultures and to making a positive contribution to the art form of the moving image. The Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards is part of the year-round programs presented by Cinema/Chicago, which also include the Chicago International Film Festival, CineYouth Festival, Intercom Competition, International Summer Screenings Program, and Education Program.

John Bradshaw Offers A Program To Help Couples Rekindle Love And Keep Their Marriage Intact

In Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: John Bradshaw Offers A Program To Help Couples Rekindle Love And Keep Their Marriage Intact  

 - Research indicates it is actually a serious psychological disorder that is destroying many relationships today – and obviously why one in every two marriages fail. World-renowned visionary and New York Times bestselling author, John Bradshaw, offers a step-by-step program in his latest book Post-Romantic Stress Disorder (PRSD): What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over (HCI Books, ISBN-13: 9780757318139, $15.95), that helps couples recapture their love and work towards a healthier partnership.

With divorce statistics in America indicating that 50% of all first marriages fail, and with even more staggering rates for second or third marriages, it's evident that once the honeymoon period is over many couples feel they have already had the best of the relationship and want to call it quits. Based on John Bradshaw's research, we now know that PRSD is, in fact, a serious psychological disorder that has been helping to destroy many relationships. Bradshaw, a visionary counselor, theologian and bestselling author, offers a unique program to help deepen mature love and intimacy, together with a series of exercises that can help anyone become a better partner.

John's revolutionary approach to the issues that endanger many modern relationships is bringing new hope to couples who don't know how to deal with the emotional swings that exist in almost every marriage. Says John, "As the health of the marriage goes, so goes the health of the family." Couples want to keep the family unit together but just don't know how. PRSD explains the brain circuitry that connects us to love and romance and provides readers the tools necessary to get their marriage back on track.

It was Bradshaw, in his groundbreaking work Homecoming, who helped us understand and heal the wounded and vulnerable "inner child." His dynamic therapies are practiced all over the world. A much sought-out speaker, Bradshaw has truly touched and transformed the lives of millions. Bradshaw's other best-sellers have included Healing the Shame That Binds You and Creating Love. He has combined his exceptional skills in the role of counselor, author, management consultant, theologian, philosopher, and public speaker, to become one of the leading figures in the fields of recovery, family systems, relationships, spiritual and emotional growth and management training.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

John Bradshaw has combined his exceptional skills in the role of counselor, author, management consultant, theologian, philosopher, and public speaker, to become one of the leading figures in the fields of addiction recovery, family systems, relationships, spiritual and emotional growth and management training. His dynamic therapies are practiced all over the world. A much sought-out speaker, Bradshaw has truly touched and transformed the lives of millions. Bradshaw is The New York Times bestselling author of Healing the Shame that Binds You, Homecoming, and Creating Love.
He has presented more than 500 keynote speeches, workshops and talks. He has hosted, appeared on, and been interviewed by more than 800 TV and radio shows, including: Oprah, Politically Incorrect, GMA, CNN News, the BBC, and Sirius Radio. Bradshaw has also been interviewed by, or written articles for, more than 500 publications, including Newsweek, Rolling Stone, People, Chicago Tribune, and the Boston Globe.

Tokio Pub Celebrates 4th Birthday with Special Dinner (Schaumburg,IL)

TOKIO PUB CELEBRATES 4TH BIRTHDAY WITH SPECIAL DINNER  Tokio Pub is turning 4 this month and you're invited to celebrate! On Monday, April 27, 2015, the restaurant is commemorating their 4th year of serving up the hottest Asian fusion food around with a lunchtime giveaway and a birthday party dinner! Join Tokio Pub for lunch on April 27th and receive a gift certificate to use at a later date matching the food & drink total of your bill. Lunch reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 847-278-5181. And for dinner, book your seats for a one-of-a-kind birthday dinner showcasing some of Tokio Pub's favorite dishes and drinks over the years! Diners are asked to add to the festive mood by wearing a celebratory party hat; in return, all guests receive a $40 gift certificate to use at a future visit AND will be entered into a drawing for a ticket to Tokio Pub's next monthly beer dinner. The birthday party dinner costs $45 per guest (excluding tax and tip); reservations are required and can be made by calling 847-278-5181. Tokio Pub's 4th Birthday Dinner menu includes: Course One Nachos (pork belly sausage, wonton, pickled cabbage) "4 Years of Sparkling" Sake Course Two Tuna Butterfly at Spring Field (tuna, salmon, beets, parsley, enoki, pickled ginger, yuzu jelly, garlic soy sauce) "Hoppy Birthday to Us" Course Three Bacon & Egg Ramen (bacon dashi, smoked chashu pork, fried egg yolk) "A Celebration to Another Year" Beaujolais Course Four Birthday Cake Egg Roll Cake Batter Booze Shake Tokio Pub blends the eclectic flavors of Japanese and American Pub cuisine and serves them in a richly-hued dining room with lively music, friendly service, & an edgy atmosphere. Located adjacent to Shaw's Crab House in Schaumburg's Streets of Woodfield, Tokio Pub is open for lunch, dinner, brunch, & cocktails. The flavors of Japan, Latin America, and the U S of A are combined to create a unique pub menu. Try specialty Sushi, Tacos, & our Signature Hot Rock. Don't forget to indulge in the House-made Ramen Noodle Bowls or Tokio Pub's famous Beef Ramen Burger. Tokio Pub is open on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Valet parking is available for $5 per vehicle, a four seasons patio for 40 diners is available, and all major credit cards are accepted. For more info, call 847.278.5181, visit the website at www.tokiopub.com, tweet at @Tokio_Pub, join the Mobile Club (text Tokio to 30364), or keep up on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tokiopub.