American Liver Foundation’s Annual 5K Liver Life Walk Chicago Set to Raise $125K In the Fight Against Liver Disease (Chicago)

 

                           The American Liver Foundation (ALF)

is set to host hundreds of the most kindhearted residents in the Windy City for its annual Liver Life Walk Chicago. Participants are stepping up in support of local residents and families currently affected by liver disease.

                                          

This year’s walk includes an inspiring group of patients, liver donors and recipients, along with family members and friends who have become active advocates for liver patients throughout the Chicago area. 

                              The Liver Life Walk is held annually across the US, including Chicago. AbbVie is the National Presenting Sponsor of Liver Life Walk.

                                          

The walk is open to the general public, and participants are recruited through school groups, corporations and the medical community. Both individuals and teams are encouraged to attend. Food, fun and music will be part of this family-oriented day.

    WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2015

Walk Registration Begins: 8:00AM

5K/3.1 miles Walk Starts: 9:00AM

Walk Ends: 10:30AM

WHERE:                    Montrose Beach

-The walk will take place at Montrose in the field just east of N. Simmonds and Montrose Drive and north of the harbor.

WHY:                                    The proceeds of Liver Life Walk Chicago 2015 will be utilized to support education and outreach into underserved communities, as well as the education of high school students on the prevention and treatment of liver disease and to fund research in academic medical centers all over the region. For more information go to:    www.LiverFoundation.org/WalkChicago

The American Red Cross, Illinois DCFS, Illinois DNR and Illinois Association of Park Districts Teamed Up to Prevent Drowning

The American Red Cross, Illinois DCFS, Illinois DNR and Illinois

Association of Park Districts Teamed Up to Prevent Drowning

 

 The American Red Cross, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Association of Park Districts held a press conference on Wednesday, May 20 at the Springfield Elks Lodge #158, 409 East Lake Shore Drive to raise awareness about water safety this Memorial Day weekend and year round.

 

“In this age of constant distraction, it is important for parents and other caregivers to pay attention when children are in or near any body of water, which is why Governor Rauner proclaimed May as Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois,” said George Sheldon, Acting Director of Illinois DCFS. “The public can help DCFS draw attention to this very preventable issue and together we can save lives.”

 

“The single-most important thing parents can do is to be sure children are wearing properly fitting life jackets,” said Wayne Rosenthal, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “Children should always wear a life jacket, and adults should set a good example by wearing theirs, too.”

 

In 2014, 24 Illinois children under the age of 18 lost their lives due to accidental drowning: 13 in pools; 4 in ponds; 3 in lakes; 2 in bathtubs; 1 in a river; and 1 in a large bucket. Nine of the children who drowned in pools were under the age of five. Self-closing, self-locking gates, alarms and other types of warning sensors can go a long way in protecting children. Toddlers have also been known to drown in large buckets used in home improvement projects so it is extremely important to empty buckets and turn them over when they are not in use.

 

“The American Red Cross, in partnership with other community organizations across Illinois, offers a variety of water safety classes and swimming lessons that can save a child’s life,” said Bryan Soady, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Serving South Central Illinois. “We also recommend that caregivers learn CPR and keep rescue equipment, a telephone and emergency numbers nearby.” More water safety tips are available at redcross.org/watersafety

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“Park districts and recreation agencies are often the heart of their communities, a place for gathering and bonding, but they also fill a critical need – education,” said Peter Murphy, President and CEO for the Illinois Association of Park Districts. “Education is the key to combating this important issue, and we are honored to be a part of this team to share the important message about learning to swim and drowning prevention.”

 

Ken Regan - A Decade of Uncovered Images at Morrison Hotel Gallery(New York,Los Angeles)

Morrison Hotel Gallery honors the legacy of iconic photographer Ken Regan with A Decade of Uncovered Images, an exhibit of unpublished and rarely seen photos documenting seismic cultural and historical moments.        Frank Sinatra at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 4th, 1965 © Ken Regan /courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery Full credit must appear with image    Morrison Hotel Gallery will pay tribute to its good friend, the legendary photographer Ken Regan, with an enthralling from-the-vaults exhibit of rarely seen and previously unpublished era-defining images of Frank Sinatra, the Kennedys, Barbara Hancock, Elizabeth Taylor, Woodstock, the Black Panthers, the Mets, and Beatles, among many other icons. The exhibit, Ken Regan - A Decade of Uncovered Images, will run from Friday, June 12th thru Friday, July 3rd, at Morrison Hotel Gallery, located at 116 Prince Street in SoHo. There will be a private opening reception, sponsored by Macari Wines on Thursday, June 11th. Ken Regan - A Decade of Uncovered Images showcases gems from Ken Regan's awe-inspiring five-decade catalog of cherished historical figures in moments of graceful humility. This treasure trove of 30 images includes rarely seen photographs published in the 1960s, and images of a later vintage that have never been seen by the general public. Standouts of Ken Regan - A Decade of Uncovered Images include pictures of Sinatra at the Newport Jazz Festival on July 4th, 1965, Elizabeth Taylor in Puerto Vallarta filming Night of the Iguana, and Barbara Hancock at the premiere for the fantasy comedy classic Finian's Rainbow. The New York Times has described Regan's photographic gifts thusly: "Mr. Regan's sure-footedness on the high ridgelines of celebrity, where unguarded moments can sometimes teeter toward painful unmasking, made him the favorite photographer of people who were famous for being wary of photographers." Because of the trust he established with his subjects, and his eye for capturing bold emotional truths, Regan left a body of work that eloquently and poetically captured seismic shifts in history and popular culture. Ken Regan developed a passion for photography at a very young age. Raised in the Bronx, his world was New York City and it was in New York City that he would cut his teeth as a photojournalist. From the New York Yankees to the Fillmore East, Ken's pictures told the story of a city during a time of transition, while they told his own story as well. Ken's unparalleled knack for capturing a moment quickly paved his way to becoming a respected member of the press community. No story was ever out of reach for him to cover. He could walk into an event without a press pass, and walk out with the next cover of Newsweek or Time. Ken's career took a path that defied labeling. With such a wide array of assignments thrown his way throughout the 1960's, Ken learned how to artfully cut to the heart of anything that crossed his lens. He wasn't specifically a sports photographer, a music photographer, a fashion, or landscape photographer. Ken was a photographer. Ken's work has appeared in countless magazines over his vast career, including such esteemed publications as Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, People, Newsweek and Entertainment Weekly, among many others. He's garnered numerous awards for his work. In the 1970's, Rolling Stone named Ken as one of their Seven Masters of Photography. Ken's work has also been exhibited in galleries all over the globe. He's an author of many books, including such highly regarded titles as Knockout: The Art Of Boxing (Insight Editions) and All Access: The Rock N' Roll Photography Of Ken Regan (Inside Editions).   In 2012, the acclaimed photographer passed away after a private and very heroic battle with cancer. Prior to his passing, Regan, and his Studio Manager, began exploring Regan's formative years to contextualize his unique aesthetic. These are the photos from those deep catalog excavations. The images featured in Ken Regan - A Decade of Uncovered Images will be presented as elegant silver gelatin prints. About Macari Vineyards Macari Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Long Island in Mattituck, New York, is owned and operated by the Macari Family. Owners Joseph Macari Sr., his wife, Katherine, and Joseph Macari Jr., who are at the helm of the winery with his wife, Alexandra and their children, founded the winery. The Macari family has owned the 500-acre waterfront estate for over fifty years, though Macari Vineyards was not established until 1995. Joseph Macari Jr. is considered to be a pioneer in the movement towards natural farming on Long Island through his adoption of biodynamic principals since the vineyard's first plantings. Extensive soil preparation, a rich composting program, meticulous cover cropping and a passionate respect for wildlife creates a distinctive place for Macari's vines to thrive. In August 2014, Macari Vineyards was named "Winery of the Year" at the NY Wine & Food Classic.  www.macariwines.com    About Morrison Hotel® Gallery Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert. With five locations including: Prince Street in SoHo; the Dream Hotel in the Meatpacking District; the Mens Market at the Americana Manhasset on Long Island; the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, and the W Hotel in Los Angeles, the company is at the forefront of culture. morrisonhotelgallery.com   Morrison Hotel Gallery 116 Prince Street || New York, NY 10012 212.941.8770 Morrison Hotel Gallery Sunset Marquis 1200 Alta Loma Road || West Hollywood, CA 90069 310.881.6025 Morrison Hotel Gallery W Hollywood Hotel 6250 Holly Boulevard || Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.498.5889 Morrison Hotel Gallery Dream Downtown 355 West 16th Street || New York, NY 10011 (212) 247-2000 Morrison Hotel Gallery at The Mens Market at Hirshleifers Americana Manhasset 2080 Northern Blvd. || Manhasset, NY 11030 www.themensmarket.com www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

Colorado Man Runs Boston Marathon Four Times In a Row … In One Day!

 
  Twenty-seven thousand athletes ran the last Boston Marathon.  However, one man ran it four times … four times in one day, that is. That man is David Clark, a former 320-pound alcoholic who was also addicted to painkillers.  He's been sober for nearly a decade and credits extreme endurance sports for his path to recovery in his bestselling autobiography, Out There: A Story of Ultra Recovery.   

Clark runs with purpose and his 24 hour, 17 minute Quad Boston (104.8 miles) was no exception. He began his quad marathon in downtown Boston where he ran for people struggling to overcome addiction.  Then he ran to the finish line for people who have conquered addiction.  Then he ran back to the start line for the families of addicts and finally he ran his official race in memory of a Boston girl who died last year of a drug overdose.

While Clark's life story is about his addiction, his lessons learned easily transfer to others, providing inspiration to never give up despite life's challenges.  

"Healthy mind and body is where I found peace,” says Clark.  "My hope is that people are able to see, through my story, that there are no boundaries to what we can achieve.”  

David Clark is a running coach, sponsored runner, inspirational speaker, and gym owner. Prior to running his Quad Boston, he has competed in some of the most difficult endurance races on the planet. David is considered an elite athlete and is well respected in the national running community.  

For more information, visit: http://thesupermanproject.org

Out There:  A Story of Ultra Recovery
By David Clark
Publisher:  CreateSpace
Available at Amazon.com
ISBN-10: 1499721196
ISBN-13: 978-1499721195
 

"Best Architecture Walking Tour Since Sliced Bread" Launches Friday, May 22 (Chicago)

Michael Jackson meets post-modern architecture.  A totally new angle on looking at architecture   "Best Architecture Walking Tour Since Sliced Bread" Launches Friday, May 22 Guests Learn About Architectural Styles through Pop Culture Clues   On Friday, May 22, Chicago Detours launches their new summertime walking tour that chronologically tells the story of Chicago through architectural styles and a fun, educational dynamic. It is titled, "Best Architecture Walking Tour Since Sliced Bread." What does Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" music video have to do with the design of a post-modern skyscraper? Or Andy Warhol’s soup cans with modernism? These are questions that will be answered on this creative tour of Chicago architecture, designed with the approach that all arts are a reflection of an age. The tour guide will compare the architectural features of the buildings visited to works in art, design, and pop culture from across history to lead guests in identifying architectural styles and understanding their deeper connections with history. Chicago Detours Executive Director Amanda Scotese designed the tour to be unlike any other architecture tour of Chicago. "The interdisciplinary approach that we use - linking anything from art history to fashion to jazz history - gives people a frame of reference for understanding architecture as well as tools to help them remember how to identify styles on their own." Scotese believes that many other architecture tours in Chicago rely on facts, like dates and names, that can intimidate or bore guests. This tour welcomes people both entirely new to looking at architecture and those with plenty of background to learn about Chicago history and architectural styles while enjoying the visual beauty of the buildings.  Styles covered on the tour will be early Chicago architecture, commercial style (aka "Chicago School"), art deco, modernist, post-modernist and contemporary. Images and video presented on shared iPads will show the comparative examples, like the frilly nature of turn-of-the-century fashions as similar to early skyscraper ornamentation, or the angular dancing of "Thriller" as a parallel to the jagged shape of the post-modern Crain Communications Building. "I want this tour to be the absolute tour for anyone who wants to actively learn about the history of Chicago architecture. You go on the boat tour to be dazzled and for a light introduction, and then on this new tour you can start cultivating a true depth for understanding Chicago architecture," Scotese states. The title of the tour was created partly in jest, and partly to express the playful, pop-culture angle of the tour. The route of the tour starts under the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Then the group walks south along Michigan Avenue, on a route where many people walk but rarely look up. In addition to stopping to enjoy the visual eye candy, groups will consider the beauty and history of buildings they may have otherwise found mundane. Tour stops include the Carbon & Carbide Building, One Illinois Plaza, Prudential, Crain Communications, and the Aqua Tower and Lakeshore East Development. The tour includes a secret underground Pedway shortcut to the very new Maggie Daley Park, where the tour concludes. While several of these buildings are iconic to Chicagoans who may think they are already familiar with them, this tour will lend an entirely new perspective on how the buildings' designs reflect the spirit of their era with a deeper cultural perspective. "Best Architecture Walking Tour Since Sliced Bread" starts at 12pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays inside the Fannie May Store at 343 N. Michigan Ave. The 1.5-hour-long tour ends at Maggie Daley Park. Tickets are $22 per person and reservations are required via www.chicagodetours.com. Tour includes guide commentary, shared use of iPads with historic photos and video clips, and special gifts.   Contact: Amanda Scotese, Executive Director of Chicago Detours 312.350.1131, amanda@chicagodetours.com Copyright © 2015 Chicago Detours, All rights reserved.

GUILD LITRARY COMPLEX CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO "INNER LANDSCAPE QUEENS": PALABRA PURA with ANA CASTILLO, ARICA HILTON, LAH TERE (Chicago)

welcome           biography           paintings            press            contact              videos               poetry       PALABRA PURA:  INNER LANDSCAPE QUEENS             MAY 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm  |  $5 PLEASE NOTE THIS MONTH'S PALABRA PURA IS TAKING PLACE AT A SPECIAL LOCATION: THE SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS CULTURAL CENTER (4048 W.  ARMITAGE AVE.) ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Arica Hilton is a Chicago based multi-media artist and poet. Born in Turkey, many of her collaborations are with international artists. Much like the Luminists, the poetic art movement that captured light as it moved across the American Landscape, Hilton's works are inspired by the European Romanticists, who depicted cool waterscapes reflecting nuanced skies. Hilton's paintings and installations are intricately woven with her poetry and three-dimensional materials, which transports them to the present while still capturing a timeless quality that is ever present in her works. Hilton is co-owner of the Hilton/Asmus Contemporary Gallery. Until recently, she was the president of the board of the Poetry Center of Chicago. Her book LUMINISIM REVISITED will be released in May 2015. Lah Tere is a writer, activist, emcee, and songstress. As a spoken word and hip-hop performer, she has produced various albums, including International Pearls of Wisdom (with Guerrilla Republik), and has appeared on a wide variety of compilations, including The Illest Female Rappers (Volume 8). From Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, she has performed around the United States and in Azua, Chile, Spain, Dominican Republic, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Palestine (West Bank), Venezuela, and elsewhere. Lah Tere is a co-founder of Momma's Hip Hop Kitchen: The Soup Kitchen for the Hip Hop Soul (MHHK), a multifaceted hip hop event designed to showcase intergenerational women artists, especially women of color. MHHK serves as a social justice community-organizing platform that educates and empowers women of color on issu es that impact their lives, including Health, HIV/AIDS and reproductive justice. She is also a founding member of the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDAC), a multimedia arts and music community center in the South Bronx. www.lahtere.com ABOUT OUR CURATOR  ANA CAStILLO Ana Castillo is a celebrated poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, editor, playwright, translator and independent scholar. Castillo was born and raised in Chicago. She has contributed to periodicals and on-line venues (Salon and Oxygen) and national magazines, includingMore and the Sunday New York Times. Castillo's writings have been the subject of numerous scholarly investigations and publications. Among her award winning, best sellling titles: novels include So Far From God, The Guardians and Peel My Love like an Onion, among other poetry: I Ask the Impossible. Her novel, Sapogonia was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. She has been profiled and interviewed on National Public Radio and the History Channel and was a radio-essayist with NPR in Chicago. Ana Castillo is editor of La Tolteca, an arts and literary 'zine dedicated to the advancement of a world without borders and censorship and on the advisory board of the new American Writers Museum in D.C. Castillo held the first Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Endowed Chair at DePaul University, The Martin Luther King, Jr Distinguished Visiting Scholar post at M.I.T. and was the Poet-in-Residence at Westminster College in Utah in 2012, among other teaching posts throughout her extensive career. Ana Castillo holds an M.A from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D., University of Bremen, Germany in American Studies and an honorary doctorate from Colby College. She received an American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation for her first novel, The Mixquiahuala Letters. Her other awards include a Carl Sandburg Award, a Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts in fiction and poetry. She was also awarded a 1998 Sor Juana Achievement Award by the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in Chicago. Dr. Castillo's So Far From God and Loverboys are two titles on the banned book list controversy with the TUSD in Arizona. 2013 Recipient of the American Studies Association Gloria Anzaldúa Prize to an independent scholar. Dr. Castillo will hold the Lund-Gil Endowed Chair at Dominican University (IL) in 2014.  www.anacastillo.com ABOUT THE SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS CULTURAL CENTER (SRBCC) SRBCC realizes its mission to preserve and promote appreciation of the culture and arts of Puerto Rico and its African heritage, through innovative programing and cultural events for the community. Formerly the Karlov Theater, their current space was built in 1925 and includes five retail spaces, two apartments, and a theatre area. SRBCC currently completed the conversion of the former theater into a multipurpose space. www.srbcc.org

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The Signature Room at the 95th> Private Dining with a Fireworks Show (Chicago)

Private Dining with a Fireworks Show Enjoy fine dining cuisine, breathtaking views and delicious cocktails all with a bird's eye view of the magnificent summer fireworks. Every Wednesday and Saturday, Memorial Day through Labor Day, The Signature Room at the 95th's private dining space will be the place to see the fireworks. Call us today to learn more about this one of a kind dining experience.   Private Dining Sales Office 312.280.0465 PD@signatureroom.com For more information Click Here Join Our Mailing List Forward to a Friend

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