Latino Fashion Week Chicago 2015 - Save the Dates!

Latino Fashion Week® |LFW™|, the premier resource institution for those in the Latino Fashion Industry, is the only full week and tour created to support the talent of local, national and international Latino designers. LFW represents a milestone for designers looking to break into this industry.  Save The Dates Join LATINO FASHION WEEK® |LFW™| for its 9th Annual 2015 Tour “TIMELESS,”  celebrating the ability to create fashion that is beautiful to the eyes, stimulating to the spirit and forever imprinted on the soul.  The event will take place in Chicago starting on Wednesday, September 30th - October 4th, at Block Thirty-Seven, 108 North State Street in Downtown Chicago. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Fashion Designer, Paco Mayorga (Mexico) - LFW Chicago 2014. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2015 latinofashionweek, All rights reserved.

Chicago International Film Festival>> CineYouth Opening Night Announced! (Chicago,IL)

CineYouth Festival Opening Night May 7!  SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE Kick off the 11th annual CineYouth Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival with our Opening Night presentation of SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE! Film will be followed by a reception catered by Connie's Pizza and featuring KIND Healthy Snacks, Action Booth and the Hometown Button Co. button bar! 6PM, Thursday, May 7 Columbia College Chicago's Film Row Theater (1104 South Wabash) Opening Night is FREE and open to the public of all ages! RSVP here. Synopsis When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for.  A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan, and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home. Learn more and watch the trailer here.  SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE is a StudioCanal and Aardman Animations production, produced by Julie Lockhart and Paul Kewley from Aardman Animations [WALLACE AND GROMIT, CHICKEN RUN], written and directed by Mark Burton and Richard Starzak. The critically acclaimed, worldwide sensation, SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE will open domestically from Lionsgate on August 7, 2015 in wide release.   Follow Shaun on Twitter! @shaunthesheep #ShaunTheSheep   CineYouth continues through May 9 with FREE film screenings of 90 shorts films made by filmmakers 4-21 years old, a hands-on Film Challenge and more! Click here for the full CineYouth schedule! Presenting Partner      Lead Partners                                                   Supporting Partner         CONNECT WITH US!

Spaceways Closes its Doors-Makes Room for MakeSpace to Take Over On-Demand Storage Service in Chicago Storage

 

MakeSpace Expands Five-Star Rated On-Demand Storage Service to Chicago and Washington, D.C.

 

Area Residents Will Never Have to Visit a Storage Unit again

 

 MakeSpace

, the startup transforming the self-storage industry, today announced the expansion of its five-star rated New York City service to the Chicago and Washington, D.C. markets. Now Chicago residents and businesses can free up much needed living and working space by scheduling a MakeSpace appointment online. Come early April, D.C. residents will have the same opportunity. MakeSpace works in three easy steps:

 

Schedule

1. Users schedule a delivery, online or by phone, and a MakeSpace Uploader delivers high-quality bins right to their door.

 

Pack

2. After users fill their bins with keepsakes and belongings to store, a MakeSpace Uploader whisks them away to its secure storage facility.

 

Cloud

3. At its secure storage facility, MakeSpace creates a visual catalog of each bin so the user always knows what’s in storage. Users can request bins be returned to them with just a few clicks, whenever and wherever they want.

 

This expansion will give Chicago and D.C. residents and businesses access to a simple, convenient and affordable storage solution. No longer will they need to be tied to their physical belongings or deal with the hassles of traditional self-storage. MakeSpace will now do all the heavy lifting in these markets, making residents rethink how they feel about their belongings and be able to use the service as a lifestyle extension.

 

“We’re thrilled to bring our beloved New York City service to Chicago and D.C. residents who need a storage solution that works for their busy, on-the-go lifestyles,” said Sam Rosen, MakeSpace founder and CEO. “With MakeSpace, users never have to visit a storage facility again. We will pick up, store and redeliver users’ belongings, whenever it’s convenient for them.”

 

With one in 10 American households renting a storage unit, this expansion confirms MakeSpace’s commitment to take on the $24 billion a year self-storage industry. MakeSpace also has an opportunity to grow the market, as customers who previously would never have used self-storage are using MakeSpace as an extension of the home, acting as a second or third closet.

 

“We are the clear leader in the New York City market, and this year we are focused on the expansion of that service into other urban cities that share some of the same traits – particularly the lack of space and time,” said Rosen. “We are now poised to take on and transform an entire industry, one that has never truly changed. Chicago and D.C. seemed like the logical next markets to do just that.”

 

For those residing outside of New York City, Chicago and D.C., MakeSpace partners with UPS to bring the same hassle-free experience with its MakeSpace Air service. With MakeSpace Air, users can request durable boxes be shipped to their door and picked up whenever they want. More information on the MakeSpace Air service can be found here

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MakeSpace has received total funding of $10.1 million from investors including Upfront Ventures, Founders Fund, entertainer turned business mogul Ashton Kutcher, and New York Knicks superstar and digital athlete Carmelo Anthony, among others.

 

MakeSpace Pricing

Getting Started

• $25/month for four bins ($6.25 per additional bin)
• Oversized items, including luggage, golf clubs and air conditioners are accepted
• Three-month storage minimum
• Bins are delivered and picked up for free

Getting Stuff Delivered Back

• $29 flat rate, which is less than a round-trip taxi to a storage facility in New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
• Discounted UPS rates everywhere else

 

About MakeSpace

MakeSpace

is a next-generation, on-demand storage solution that takes the pain out of traditional self-storage in New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With a few clicks, MakeSpace delivers bins to users' doors. Once users pack their belongings inside the bins, MakeSpace picks them up from their door and creates a photo catalog of each bin so stored items are viewable and retrievable at any time. MakeSpace Air provides the same hassle-free solution to those residing anywhere else in the contiguous United States. MakeSpace is headquartered in New York City. Find out more about MakeSpace and get started for $25 a month at www.makespace.com.

 

Level 257 Hosts PAC-MAN'S Official 35th Birthday Celebration (Schaumburg,IL)

LEVEL 257 HOSTS PAC-MAN'S OFFICIAL 35TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Celebrate PAC-MAN's 35 Iconic Years in his Chicago Home - Friday, May 22nd, 2015  Worldwide video game phenomenon PAC-MANTM was born on May 22, 1980 in Tokyo, Japan. This May, the household name and highest-grossing video game of all time will be celebrating his 35th birthday. Level 257 TM, NAMCO USA INC.'s brand new dining and entertainment concept inspired by PAC-MANTM, is proud to be the official global headquarters for the celebration on Friday, May 22nd, and Saturday, May 23rd, 2015. For one extravagant weekend, Level 257TM invites PAC-MANTM fans to join them in celebrating the legendary video game in 1980's style. Free bowling and games await PAC-Fans all day Friday and a special event on Friday evening from 7pm-midnight will include gaming industry VIP's, DJ and live performances of the 1982 hit song "PAC-MAN Fever" by the original artist, Jerry Buckner of Buckner & Garcia. Bowling, table tennis, air hockey, classic video games and of course, PAC-MANTM will all be free to play. Prestigious Chicago bakery Toni Patisserie will present the official birthday cake to PAC-MANTM. The celebration will kick off with a media panel discussion on Friday, May 22nd at 2pm, featuring notable players and celebrities in the history and future of PAC-MANTM, including Professor Toru Iwatani, leader of NAMCO's development team for the original PAC-MANTM game and currently featured as a character in Sony Pictures' upcoming movie Pixels. There will be another panel, followed by meet and greets, solely for fans on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:30am. Among these industry luminaries are Billy Mitchell (e-sports icon and the first person to chomp up a perfect score on the PAC-MANTM arcade game), Walter Day of Twin Galaxies, and other special guests to be announced. Media and fans will get the answers to questions they've always dreamed of asking and gain behind-the-scenes insider knowledge. General admission to the event on Friday is free and includes all gameplay and bowling for free, a DJ and live performances, competitions, plus a few surprises. VIP tickets are also available for $35 per person, and includes a private "yellow tie" reception from 7-8:30pm with passed appetizers and two beverages, a meet & mingle with industry VIP's, limited edition swag, birthday cake and games. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-pac-mantms-35th-anniversary-at-level-257-tickets-16508171385 Saturday's fan panel discussion is free to enter and likely to fill up quickly. Fans will also have the chance to meet with their video game heroes for signings and photos. Throughout the weekend, guests can also view Pixels movie props, special clips, and footage as well as try the brand new Pixels game from Bandai Namco Entertainment. For more information, please call Level 257 at 847-805-0257 or visit www.level257.com .   About Level 257TM Inspired by NAMCO's most famous creation PAC-MANTM and named for the legendary level 256 PAC-MANTM 'split' screen that few have ever experienced, Level 257TM is a multifaceted urban-chic space where food takes center stage and play is encouraged. The experience is all about being social - through food, drinks, nostalgia, and a little bit of friendly competition. The venue will continuously evolve; creating a destination that turns convention on its head to celebrate the culture of play. The dining experience is orchestrated to bring contemporary food and spirits to old school play. The venue enables guests to dine and play without borders! Food and beverage service is available everywhere, with attentive waitstaff stationed throughout the venue. For more information, visit www.Level257.com or call 847-805-0257. Level 257TM is a trademark of NAMCO USA INC. PAC-MAN™ & © BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. About Pixels In Pixels, when intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults.  President Will Cooper (Kevin James) has to call on his childhood best friend, '80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet.  Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten (Michelle Monaghan), a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens.Directed by Chris Columbus, the screenplay is by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling with a screen story by Tim Herlihy, based on the short film by Patrick Jean. The film is produced by Adam Sandler, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, and Allen Covert.

Chicago Kids and Kites Festival this Saturday! (Chicago,IL)

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events | 78 E. Washington St., 4th Fl. | Chicago | IL | 60602

Dr. Bill Thomas - Aging Expert Advocates for New Purpose and Connection with Elders - Local Charity Event in Schaumburg, IL May 6th

Dr. Bill Thomas - Aging Expert Advocates for New Purpose and Connection with Elders – Local Charity Event in Chicago May 6th

Aging expert Dr. Bill Thomas is travelling around the country this spring bringing new energy and vitality into late adulthood and beyond.

His message about aging is invigoratingly simple – the transition into our elder years should not be filled with frenzied disharmony. We need to reimagine and create clear and satisfying purpose to how we spend the rest of our lives.

“Everything we think we know about getting older is wrong,” says Dr. Thomas. “We are being manipulated and misled by a cult-like devotion to youth and speed. It’s time we shake ourselves out of the misery of aging and repurpose and restore the wonders and integrity of the second half of our lives.”

Dr. Thomas, a Harvard educated physician and author of the book Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life, believes that society has twisted things around and created a diminished and demeaning picture of age and aging.

He is the keynote speaker at a special event and will talk about how to turn the tables on “Life’s Most Dangerous Game” and how to approach aging with the skill and enthusiasm it requires.

WHAT: Aging -- Life’s Most Dangerous Game featuring Dr. Bill Thomas

WHEN: Friday, May 8, 2015

WHERE: Prairie Center, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193-1899

TIME: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Curtains up at 7:00 p.m.

COST: Suggested donation of $25.

More information is available at http://drbillthomas.com/

and www.ChangingAging.org

 

“It’s crazy,” he says. “We impose the stress-filled demands and rigors of adulthood on children and at the same time we impose ludicrous and unhealthy expectations of youth and beauty on older adults. It results in lives that are disconnected and out-of-balance – unprepared to deal with the realities of aging.” 

Dr. Thomas teaches that there is a better way and explains how people can reframe their attitudes so they can experience a heightened sense of meaning and connection with age. 

“Aging is better now than it has ever been in history. The problem is that our society has a deeply flawed idealization with youth, and we’ve forgotten how to age with grace, style, and purpose.” 

“There are things you can do,” he says, “that help you gain a deeper appreciation of the world and a new way to enjoy the freedom, meaning, and excitement that can be derived from exploring ‘life after childhood’.”

Here’s a sample of some of the ideas and actions he recommends:

1.      Protect your kids and elders from the cult-like addiction and devotion to youth. Push back against the encroachment of inverted values on kids’ and elders’ turf.  Let the kids be kids and let the elders grow old gracefully. Say no to standardized tests in kindergarten. Don’t worship youth as perfection.

2.      Ignore the Anti-Aging Gurus and Quackery.  Toss the creams, supplements, and elixirs. Say no to botox, human growth hormones and other expensive and even dangerous snake oils that give you nothing but false hope. Resist the pressure and don’t succumb to the idea that the only good older person is one who looks and acts like a younger person.

3.      Look in the Mirror and Embrace Yourself. Love yourself the way you are. Don’t accept the idea that aging is defined solely as a matter of decline. Rejoice in the fact that lots of things get better and improve with age. Enjoy the fact that there is more happiness and less stress,  anger, and strife.

4.      Slow down and focus on quality time.  Stop letting your time-saving gadgets, apps, and technology take over the natural rhythms in your life. Turn them off. Turn the volume down. Get away from them. Go outside. Take a walk every day. Meditate. Have a conversation with a loved one. Break the pandemic hurry sickness.

5.      Choose how you spend your time.  Think about how you spend each day. Choose to do less things you don’t like or enjoy. Choose to do more things that you like to do. Don’t say yes, when you want to say no. Say no and do what you want to do instead. Spend more time with the people you enjoy and less time with the people you don’t.

6.      Volunteer Your Time to Help Others. Get involved somewhere – anywhere you can spend time helping others. Enjoy the fact you have abundant time to devote to others. Give yourself to help others and you will strengthen the bonds between you and other people in your community.    

7.      Take up a new hobby or an old one you abandoned. Spend more time doing something you really love and are fascinated with. Experience the wonder and joy of trying new things and developing skill and even expertise you never imagined was possible. Don’t be afraid to be a beginner. Share your creations with others frequently so that you look forward to more unique and special opportunity to connect and engage.

8.      Call your elders more frequently. If you don’t have one, get a surrogate, no matter your age. Reach out, communicate and engage with more elders more frequently. Realize that the time you spend with them is a gift beyond measure. Seek out and learn more ways to make their time interesting and enjoyable. Learn to appreciate and benefit from the time you have to talk to them, guide them and exchange much needed wisdom.

9.      Protect Your Play Time. Don’t let the cult of adulthood wreak havoc on your play time. Liberate yourself and experience the joy and energy that results from spontaneous, unstructured play.  If you need help figuring this one out, find a child to guide you. If you are with your elders, break out a game of cards, checkers, or Monopoly. Everyone lives better when they have enough unstructured playtime.

10.  Organize and attend a croning or saging party! Get together with other men and women and spend time showcasing the things you appreciate, sharing your knowledge, crafts, creations and stories, bestowing respect, honor and dignity on each other. Instead of allowing society to marginalize you and others because of your age, come together and celebrate your coming of age.  Champion one and all to become a “crone” or “sage” as an act of empowerment.

Reimagine Your Life: The reason we need to outgrow youth is that when we are young we are trained to value competency and specialization. It is a juvenile's obsession with competence that traps so many older people in lives they no longer want to lead, doing work they no longer want to do, afraid to try something new. Aging, rightly understood, offers us vast new worlds for exploration because, unlike the young, we can choose to value either competence or possibilities and we have the right to change our mind about which is more important to us-- any time we like. It is aging that gives us the power to reimagine life.

More information is available at www.ChangingAging.org

SECOND WIND: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life

Dr. Bill Thomas

Published by Simon & Schuster List $25.00 ISBN: 9781451667561  E-Book: 9781451667585

About Dr. Bill Thomas

 

Dr. Bill Thomas is an internationally recognized expert on aging. He is an Ashoka Fellow and winner of the Heinz Award for the Human Condition. He co-created The Eden Alternative, an international nonprofit, and The Green House Project, both models to revolutionize nursing home care. In addition to teaching, speaking, and consulting internationally, he is currently a Senior Fellow of AARP's Life Reimagined Institute. A graduate of the State University of New York and Harvard Medical School, he lives in Ithaca, New York with his family.