The Shadows of Knight Thanksgiving Party,>> The ROCK hits the FAN TOMORROW NIGHT (Schaumburg, IL.)

 

The ROCK hits the FAN TOMORROW NIGHT, November 19th at Mt Barrels in Schaumburg, IL. 

The Shadows of Knight Thanksgiving Party, with an all star lineup of guests
including: Ted Aliotta (Aliotta, Haynes Jeremiah), Lorrie Kountz (Bitch,
Whatismu), Bill Robinette (Q-Ball Band, Santa Claus to the President),
Michael Weber, and Jeff Millar-Sax. More to be added!!!
Cover Charge is $10 at the door!

Starts at 9PM!

MT Barrels
1712 W Wise Rd
Schaumburg, IL
60193

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Art Basel event update (Miami,FL)

AN OFFICIAL ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2016 EVENT free anD open to the public: Each year, in celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University hosts Breakfast in the Park (an official Art Basel Miami Beach event). Celebrating its 13th year, this event is free and open to the public and draws hundreds of art enthusiasts, patrons, collectors, gallery owners and artists from around the world, many visiting Miami for Art Basel. A noted sculptor is invited to speak every year, this year's guest lecturer is the artist Judy Pfaff. Judy Pfaff is pioneer of installation art. Her vibrant sculptures and sprawling installations carefully piece together plastics, fiberglass and steel, among other materials, to create dynamic environments. She has earned numerous awards including a MacArthur Fellowship, Guggenheim Fellowship, and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, among many others. More about the artist at judypfaffstudio.com. Guests at Breakfast in the Park enjoy a complimentary outdoor breakfast, informal lecture and guided tours of the university's Sculpture Park. Visitors also enjoy the exhibitions on view for the museum's Art Basel season - Narciso Rodriguez: An Exercise in Minimalism; Drawing Line into Form: Works on Paper by Sculptors from the Collection of BNY Mellon; Pierce, Mark, Morph; and Yuni Kim Lang: Comfort Hair. While this event is free and open to the public every year, guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance as space is limited. RSVP at this link. Presented in partnership with West Kendall Baptist Hospital. “As audiences from all over the world converge upon Miami for Art Basel season, the new lineup of exhibitions and events at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU is a reflection of our interest in art globally: from New York to South America, from Cuba to Korea, and beyond. We're thrilled to present Judy Pfaff as our guest lecturer this year for Breakfast in the Park," said Dr. Jordana Pomeroy, the museum’s Director. More about Judy Pfaff: Judy Pfaff was born in London, England, in 1946. She received a BFA from Washington University, Saint Louis (1971), and an MFA from Yale University (1973). Recipient, Academy Member Fellowship, American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2013); Anonymous Was A Woman Award (2013); MacArthur Fellowship (2004); Guggenheim Fellowship (1983); National Endowment for the Arts grants (1979, 1986); member, American Academy of Arts and Letters. Numerous exhibitions in major galleries, museums and art fairs include: the Biennale de Venezia in Venice, Italy; Whitney Museum of American Art Biennial Exhibition; Hirshorn Museum & Sculpture Garden; The National Museum of Women in the Arts; Holly Solomon Gallery, NY; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia; Denver Art Museum; Columbus Museum of Art; Andre Emmerich Gallery, NY; and St. Louis Art Museum, among others. Commissions include Pennsylvania Convention Center Public Arts Projects, Philadelphia; large-scale site-specific sculpture, GTE Corporation, Irving, Texas; installation: vernacular abstraction, Wacoal, Tokyo, Japan; and set design, Brooklyn Academy of Music. Pfaff's work is featured in numerous permanent collections, including: the Museum of Modern Art; Whitney Museum of American Art; Brooklyn Museum of Art; Detroit Institute of Arts, and more. She is a Milton Avery Distinguished Professor of Art, at Bard College (1989, 1991). (Judy Pfaff, Blue Note, 2014, Mixed Media - Courtesy of the Artist) (Judy Pfaff, Somewhere After, 2016, Mixed Media - Courtesy of the Artist) (Judy Pfaff, 2016 Grasshopper – CR 10 Linlithgo, NY, May 29 – July 3, 2016, Mixed Media - Courtesy of the Artist) The Sculpture Park at Florida International University   Click on this link or on the map images below to view the Sculpture Park brochure online. About the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University One of the largest free-standing art museums in Florida, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University was founded in 1977 and is the Smithsonian Affiliate in Miami.  The museum’s new lakeside building debuted in 2008, designed by Yann Weymouth (the chief of design on the I.M. Pei Grand Louvre Project).   With 46,000 square feet of energy efficient exhibition, storage, and programming space, the museum was honored with LEED silver certification.  The museum’s mission is three-fold: to be a campus resource for the entire FIU community; to offer interdisciplinary training in the arts for the next generation of artists and art historians; and to serve as a premier cultural destination for the residents of Miami, and the 15 million visitors to one of the world’s most vibrant cultural destinations - home to global cultural events including Art Basel. The Frost offers programming that complements its exhibitions with a wide range of educational initiatives. The Steven and Dorothea Green Critics' Lecture Series has featured internationally renowned speakers including: Christo, Susan Sontag, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, John Cage and Marina Abramović. The Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery serves as an innovative programming space that encourages children’s involvement in art through hands-on exploration. Admission to the museum is always free. The Frost is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is located at 10975 SW 17 Street. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and Sunday noon-5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. The Sculpture Park is open every day. More information at frost.fiu.edu or 305-348-2890.

Chicago Toy & Game Fair this Weekend! (Chicago,IL)

 

Check Out the 14th Annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair this Weekend! Saturday, November 19, and Sunday, November 20, at Navy Pier! Come and play at Chicago Toy & Game Fair, the largest non-hobby toy and game fair open to the public in the USA! There's something for the entire family - from tots, to adults, to grandparents. Click here to purchase your tickets in advance! Looking for something a little different? Attend the PlayChic Fashion Show on Friday, November 18, and witness today's most innovative game and toy designs come alive on the runway! For more information and to purchase tickets, click here! Buy before 10am tomorrow and save 50%!             Tickets for Saturday and Sunday Include... Hundreds of #toy & #game exhibitors and interactive exhibits! See and shop the hottest toys { Hatchimals included!} Walk inside the WORLD's LARGEST pom pom by Pom Pom Wow. Inventor Meet and Greet throughout both days!! Want to meet the inventor of bop it!, Operation? Jenga? Nerf? And #Twister? Don't miss our #starwars lunch sponsored by Hasbro Gaming & Top Trumps The Young Inventors Challenge sponsored by Target and Pressman Toy Corp The Young Tech Challenge sponsored by Spin Master! More fabulous toys and games by PlayMonster Fun! Test drive the hottest new rides from Razor Worldwide! Celebrate UncleMilton 's 60th Ant-iversary Ant Farm! Witness the great Illinois State Yoyo Contest! The Mommy and Gracie Show (aka The Gracie and Mommy Show) unboxing! Super Power Sensory Hour 9:00 am – 10:00 am hosted by National Lekotek Center providing early access to families of children with special needs! Climb inside a REAL OREGON TRAIL covered wagon by Goliath Games LLC! AND SO MUCH MORE! For more details and tickets, visit chitag.com!         Also this Weekend, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Celebrates 25 Years! For the first time ever, the festivities start on Friday, November 18, at Lights Festival Lane in Pioneer Court. Get a taste of Chicago with Connie's signature deep dish pizza, take a picture with the family in the Disney Store's wintery wonderland, learn about "Christmas Around the World" with the Museum of Science and Industry and much more! Click here for a full list of activities! On Saturday, November 19, The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will once again offer a full lineup of activities, starting at 11:00 AM and continuing throughout the evening. A grand Tree-Lighting Parade down Michigan Avenue marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida steps off at 5:30PM. For all the information you need to participate, check out the 2016 Activity Guide!                         2017 marks the 170th year since the event originally began, tracing its roots to 1847. Stay tuned for updates throughout the year on progress for Chicago's Blooming!                         Check Us Out                     Flower Show Productions producers of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, is grateful to its sponsors. For a complete list, click here.     Presenting Sponsor   Premier Sponsor

 

 

Chicago's 103rd Christmas Tree Lighting + Millennium Park Ice Rink Opening (Chicago,IL)

 

                                   

 

WHAT:       MCCORMICK TRIBUNE ICE RINK OPENING and

                   

                    103^rd ANNUAL CHICAGO CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

                             

WHERE:     MILLENNIUM PARK

                    Michigan Ave. and Washington St.

 

WHEN:       FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

                    McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Opening

                    11:30 a.m. Performance by skaters from Ice Reach

                    Noon                    McCormick Tribune Ice Rink opens to the public

 

     103^rd Annual Chicago Christmas Tree LightingCeremony

6. p.m. Program (lighting followed by fireworks at 6:30 p.m.)

 

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature performances and special appearances by:

• Cast members from STOMP, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical and the Chicago Community Chorus
• Emcee: Zoraida Sambolin, NBC 5 Mornign News
• The Bill Scholla Family and their 69-foot Norway Spruce
• Santa and Mrs. Claus

 

 

 

For complete details on the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and all FREE holiday programming presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, visit cityofchicago.org/holiday.

 

 

NANDO'S PERI-PERI HATCHES IN OAK BROOK ON SUNDAY (Oak brook,IL)

NANDO'S PERI-PERI HATCHES IN OAK BROOK ON SUNDAY Donates 100% of Sales to Hinsdale Central High School   Nando's PERi-PERi, the South African-Portuguese restaurant known worldwide for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, celebrates its grand opening in Oak Brook this Sunday, November 20. The restaurant, at 523 Oakbrook Center in Oakbrook Center Mall, is the tenth Nando's location to open in the Chicagoland area. Nando's will pay it forward by donating 100 percent of sales to support student programs at Hinsdale Central High School. Opening-day sales will be donated to Hinsdale's performing arts program. Nationwide, Nando's has donated more than $200,000 to local non-profit organizations, all through opening-day sales. Last weekend, Nando's opened its first Skokie location, in the Westfield Old Orchard mall. Nando's next Chicagoland restaurant is set to open in mid-January 2017 in the Hyde Park neighborhood, at 1447 E. 53rd Street near the University of Chicago. "As newcomers to the Oak Brook area, we wanted to be good neighbors and help raise funds for Hinsdale Central High School," said Burton Heiss, CEO of Nando's PERi-PERi USA. "We can't wait to fire up our grills at our tenth Chicagoland location."   Nando's, which operates restaurants in 23 nations from Australia to Zimbabwe, first moved to the United States in 2008. It set up shop in Washington, DC, and, since then, has opened three dozen restaurants in and around Chicago and the nation's capital. Nando's has built an intensely loyal following, from London to the Loop, by providing fresh food in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. Nando's is known worldwide for its succulent PERi-PERi chicken, marinated for 24 hours, flame-grilled to perfection, and basted to the customer's preferred flavor and spice. Every Nando's is painstakingly designed and completely unique, with earthy textures and bright colors that reflect its sunny African-Portuguese heritage. With thousands of pieces of original works of art that are a constant reminder of where the restaurant came from, Nando's has become the largest collector of South African contemporary art in the world.   Nando's new Oakbrook location at Oakbrook Center mall.  WHAT:      NANDO'S GRAND OPENING IN OAK BROOK WHERE:   523 OAKBROOK CENTER, OAK BROOK. PHONE: 630-230-4348 WHEN:     GRAND OPENING IS SUN. NOV. 20 AT 11am CT. THE HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER RUNS FROM 11am to 9pm.    About Nando's PERi-PERi   The first Nando's restaurant opened its doors in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Since then, the Nando's flame has spread to 23 countries on five continents. Nando's is known worldwide for its succulent PERi-PERi chicken, marinated for 24 hours, flame-grilled to perfection, and basted to the customer's preferred flavor and spice. It's equally renowned for its spicy PERi-PERi, the Bird's Eye chili pepper that indigenous Africans introduced to the Portuguese centuries ago. Nando's PERi-PERi made its U.S. debut in 2008 with the opening of its first location in Washington, DC.  Nando's PERi-PERi now operates more than three dozen restaurants in and around Washington, DC, Baltimore and Chicago. For more information, please visit www.nandosperiperi.com, follow @NandosUSA on Twitter or Like Us at Nando's PERi-PERi USA on Facebook.

Lucie Editions featuring Erwin Olaf

 

Lucie Editions featuring Advertising Photographer  ERWIN OLAF Erwin Olaf was the 2008 Lucie Honoree for his Achievement in Advertising Photography. "Hope, Portrait #5, 2005" and "Hope, The Boxing School, 2005" are two poster editions designed with Erwin's photographs and now available in the Lucie Editions collection. Presented by the Lucie Foundation, Lucie Editions are limited edition, signed posters by master photographers recognized at The Lucie Awards. These Lucie Honorees represent some of the most important photographers of the 21st century. THE LUCIE EDITIONS ALSO INCLUDE WORKS BY:  Melvin Sokolsky, David Hume Kennerly, Barton Silverman, Jerry Uelsmann, John Biever, Phil Borges, Bob Willoughby, Nancy McGirr, Reza, Steve McCurry, Kenro Izu, Gene Trindl, Pedro Meyer, Lee Tanner, Douglas Kirkland, Antonin Kratochvil, and Marvin E. Newman. Available online through the Lucie Store, each 18 x 24 inch iconic poster is available for purchase at $25.00 (unsigned in an edition of 450) or $50.00 (signed in an edition of 50). Your purchase will help support the programs of the Lucie Foundation. ORDER HERE ABOUT LUCIE FOUNDATION:  Lucie Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit, charitable foundation whose mission is to honor master photographers, discover and cultivate emerging talent and promote the appreciation of photography worldwide. LEARN MORE