Santa Hustle Chicago 5K & Kids Dash >> Don't Miss The Santa Hustle Swag Reveal!

 

REGISTER HERE Introducing the 2019 Swag for the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K & Kids Dash Presented by CD One Price Cleaners, which benefits the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. And you won’t ask Santa for anything else after you receive this year’s goodies. It is THE perfect gift! Choose between a Full-Zip Women’s Cut Zip-Up or a Unisex Performance Hoodie. And of course, wouldn’t be complete without the Santa Hat, Beard, and a festive Finisher Medal. Don't forget to ADD-ON festive packages with your registration: 2019 CHARITY   2019 SPONSORS      Copyright © 2019 Adrenaline Special Events, All rights reserved

🔱Aquaman's Jason Momoa and others added to Wizard World Chicago!

 

⭐️The First Wave of talent for Wizard World Chicago is now up!!  Please welcome Jason Momoa (🔱Aquaman/Game of Thrones) , Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin (Gotham), Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), David Guintoli (Grimm/A Million Little Things), and more! Get your tickets today!⭐️ REVEAL FIRST WAVE

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Just Announced - DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray & DVD September 24

 

Get Ready to Do Some Time! DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season Time Jump to September 24, 2019 To Own the Blu-Ray™ and DVD Exhilarating Extras Including All-New Featurette, Gag Reel & More Included on Blu-ray The world’s most epic race against time continues as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray and DVD on September 24, 2019. Fans can get up to speed with all 16 captivating episodes from the fourth season, plus those that purchase a Blu-ray copy can enjoy timeless special features including an epic storytelling featurette, deleted scenes and a gag-reel. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is The CW’s #3 show among Total Viewers, with over 1.8 million viewers tuning in weekly. ⃰ DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD ($30.99 in Canada) and $29.98 SRP for the Blu-ray ($39.99 in Canada), which includes a Digital Copy (Available in the U.S.). DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.   *Source: Nielsen National TV View, 2018-19 broadcast season to date (09/24/2018 – 03/17/2019), Live + 7 Day ratings; excluding repeats, specials, movies, sports, less than 3 telecasts After defeating the demon Mallus by cuddling him to death last season, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow join John Constantine and Ava Sharpe’s Time Bureau to save their world – and their legacy – from magical creatures from myths, fairytales and legends who have escaped and infected history. As the Legends time-travel across historical events and encounter famous figures, they now have to contend with an added shot of magical craziness! “Over the past four seasons, DC's Legends of Tomorrow has captivated audiences through its incredible action and impressive special effects,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing. "We’re excited to release the Blu-ray – the only format with in-depth bonus content in addition to the 16 action-packed episodes from season four for the DC Fanboys and loyal series fanbase.” With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray release will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1. The 3-disc Blu-ray will feature a high-definition Blu-ray and a Digital Copy of all 16 episodes from season four (Available in the U.S.).   DC's Legends of Tomorrow stars Brandon Routh (Arrow, Superman Returns), Caity Lotz (Arrow, Mad Men), Maisie Richardson-Sellers (The Originals), Tala Ashe (The Flash, The Carrie Diaries), Jes Macallan (Mistresses, Shameless), Courtney Ford (Dexter, Supernatural, True Blood), and Ramona Young (Blockers Santa Clarita Diet), with Nick Zano (The Final Destination) and Dominic Purcell (Prison Break, The Flash), with a special appearance by Matt Ryan (Constantine) reprising his popular role as John Constantine. Based on the DC characters, DC's Legends of Tomorrow is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Black Lightning, Riverdale), Phil Klemmer (Chuck, Political Animals), Keto Shimizu (Arrow), Grainne Godfree (The Flash, Arrow) and Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Blindspot, Supergirl, Black Lightning, Riverdale). BLU-RAY EXTRA CONTENT DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Legendary Storytelling Post Production Theater Gag Reel Deleted Scenes 16 ONE-HOUR EPISODES 1.   The Virgin Gary 2.   Witch Hunt 3.   Dancing Queen 4.   Wet Hot American Bummer 5.   Tagumo Attacks!!! 6.   Tender is the Nate 7.   Hell No, Dolly! 8.   Legends of To-Meow-Meow 9.   Lucha de Apuestas 10. The Getaway 11. Séance & Sensibility 12. The Eggplant, the Witch & the Wardrobe 13. Egg MacGuffin 14. Nip/Stuck 15. Terms of Service 16. Hey, World! DIGITAL The fourth season of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is also currently available to own on Digital. Digital allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital is available from various retailers including iTunes, Amazon Video, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. A Digital Copy is also included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs for redemption and cloud storage (Available in the U.S.).   BASICS Street Date: September 24, 2019 Order Due Date: August 20, 2019 BD and DVD Presented in 16x9 widescreen format Running Time: Feature: Approx 768 min Enhanced Content: Approx 25 min (Blu-ray only) DVD Price: $24.98 SRP 4 DVD-9s Audio – English (5.1) Subtitles – ESDH BLU-RAY Price: $29.98 SRP 3 BD-50s Audio –DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English Subtitles – ESDH CANADA DVD Price: $30.99 SRP 4 DVD-9s Audio – English (5.1) Subtitles – ESDH BLU-RAY Price: $39.99 SRP 3 BD-50s Audio –DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English Subtitles – ESDH   About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.   About DC Home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, DC is the creative unit charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC.

Museum of Contemporary Photography >> Public Programming Announced - Go Down Moses (Chicago, Illinois)

 

Go Down Moses Public Programs Announced

Opening Reception Thursday, July 18, 5-7 p.m. MoCP Teen Night Thursday, July 24, 4– 6 p.m. MoCP Chicago teens are invited to participate in teen-led workshops. Photos at Noon Select Fridays, 12–1 p.m. MoCP Print Study Room July 26: Recent Acquisitions August 16: Viewer’s Choice Get to know the museum’s collection with a series of public print viewings led by MoCP’s curator of academic programs and collections. Drop in to learn about some of the museum’s best works that are normally behind closed doors and meet fellow photography enthusiasts. These sessions are free and open to all. Eighth Blackbird Tuesday, September 10, 6 p.m. MoCP Join the Chicago-based, four-time Grammy winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird for a special performance at the MoCP. Experience a musical journey through the museum, as the ensemble leads a multi-sensory, interactive performance that responds to the visual imagery of the exhibition sonically. This event is free, but space is limited. Lecture in Photography: Teju Cole Writing and Thinking Photography Thursday, September 26, 6 p.m. Ferguson Hall, 600 S Michigan Ave Go Down Moses curator Teju Cole will give a public lecture about his various photographic practices. Drawing on his experiences as a photographer, critic, teacher, curator and juror, Cole will consider the ways we assess pictures and the possibilities for photography in a time of image excess. Lectures in Photography are co-presented by the MoCP and the Photography Department at Columbia College Chicago. About the MoCP The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago is the world's premier college art museum dedicated to photography.  As an international hub, the MoCP generates ideas and provokes dialogue among students, artists and diverse communities through groundbreaking exhibitions and programming.

Taste of Chicago Presenting Sponsor DOORDASH $0 Delivery, June 24-July 8! (Chicago, IL.)

 

Taste of Chicago Presenting Sponsor DoorDash $0 Delivery

for Taste Eats

WHAT:            Get a sneak peek of Taste eats with $0 delivery fees* from select Taste of                                     Chicago eateries that are DoorDash partners

WHEN:            June 24–July 8

WHERE:         Customers can gain $0 delivery fees* on orders from the Taste of Chicago                                  carousel within the DoorDash platform at www.DoorDash.com or in app for                                   Android or iOS.

DoorDash, the largest and fastest-growing on-demand destination for door-to-door delivery in more than 4,000 cities in the United States and Canada, today announced a consumer promotion to celebrate its Taste of Chicago pop-up experience coined “Camp DoorDash.”

To further celebrate the food culture in Chicago and the unveiling of its second-ever large-scale consumer experience, DoorDash will offer $0 delivery fees* on orders from restaurant partners that are also vendors at Taste of Chicago when delivered through DoorDash. This consumer promotion will be active citywide from June 25 through July 8.

Participating Taste of Chicago eateries and DoorDash partners include: Aunty Joy’s Jamaican Kitchen, Ben’s Bar-Be-Cue, BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar, Brazilian Bowl Inc, BUONA Beef, Chicago’s Dog House, Coastline Catering, Dog Haus, Franco’s Ristorante, Jason’s Deli, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Kitchen 17, Hakka Bakka Indian Kati Rolls, La Cocinita, Lao Sze Chuan, Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp, The Lifeway Kefir Shop, Luella’s Gospel Bird, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, 90 Miles Cuban Cafe, The Original Rainbow Cone, Pink Taco, Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs, Seafood City Supermarket, Seoul Taco, The Star of Siam, Ukai Japanese Restaurant, Warm Belly Bakery and Wood Fire Counter, .

This announcement comes weeks after Taste of Chicago previously announced its new presenting sponsor is DoorDash and three months after DoorDash’s first pop-up experience titled “Tiny Home” in Austin. DoorDash connects Chicagoans with their favorite stores and restaurants, including many restaurants participating in this year’s Taste of Chicago festival.

*$0 delivery fee promotion terms: Valid only on first-time orders from select merchants on DoorDash. Offer valid through July 8, 2019. Valid only on orders with a minimum subtotal greater than $15. Limit one per person. Other fees (including service fee), taxes and gratuity still apply. All deliveries subject to availability. Must have or create a valid DoorDash account with a valid form of accepted payment on file. Qualifying orders containing alcohol will be charged a $0.01 Delivery Fee. No cash value. Non-transferable. See full terms and conditions at dasherhelp.doordash.com/offer-terms-conditions.

The 39th Annual Taste of Chicago is July 10–14 in Grant Park with hours 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Wednesday–Friday, and 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For more information on the FREE-admission festival, visit tasteofchicago.us. To plan your trip to Chicago, visit choosechicago.com. Join the conversation on Facebook at Taste of Chicago and follow us on Twitter @TasteofChi and Instagram @ChicagoDCASE (#TasteofChicago).

DoorDash

DoorDash is a technology company that connects customers with their favorite local and national businesses in over 4,000 cities and all 50 states across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2013, DoorDash empowers merchants to grow their businesses by offering on-demand delivery, data-driven insights, and better in-store efficiency, providing delightful experiences from door to door. DoorDash Drive is the last-mile logistics platform that powers direct delivery for any business. By building the last-mile delivery infrastructure for local cities, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time. Read more on the DoorDash blog or at doordash.com

Illinois Restaurant Association

Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois. The Association manages the food and beverage portion of Taste of Chicago for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Visit illinoisrestaurants.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural and economic growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City’s cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors.

Businesses Move Towards Plant-based Products at Lightning Speed

 

Consumers and Companies Move Towards Plant-based Products at Lightning Speed   Plant-based Food, News and Lifestyle Expert, Elysabeth Alfano, recaps June: "It's been a volatile month in the food industry with change towards plant-based products taking place at unprecendeted, lightning speed."   CHICAGO/LOS ANGELES – From her extensive interviews and combing of statistics, Plant—based Food, News and Lifestyle Expert, Elysabeth Alfano, discusses the sizemic shift that happened in the food industry in June.   "Meat and dairy industries are moving towards plant-based products at lightning speed.  Partly pulled by increased consumer demand and partly pushed by consumer concerns about health, the environment and the inhumane treatment of animals, more and more big meat companies are jumping into the plant-based space," reports plant-based food, news and lifestyle expert, Elysabeth Alfano.  JBS, Purdue, Tyson, KFC (UK), Nestle are all getting in the game.  Four lawsuits were filed in June against Coca-Cola backed Fairlife, LLC and its owners, Mike and Sue McCloskey, by consumers claiming fraud due to alleged false marketing claims that they 'take extraordinary care and comfort for our cows'.  Several large grocery store chains, such as Jewel-Osco, have pulled the products. The law suits and social media's viral and visceral reaction to the  routine, shocking and graphic undercover video footage produced by Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) reveal that, once informed, many consumers don't agree with the cruelty inherent in the dairy industry.  Consumers are shifting their purchases away from dairy. Plant-based creamer is up 62%, plant-based ice cream is up 40% and plant-based yogurt is up 55% (2018 over 2017) according to the Good Food Institute and Nielsen. Plant-based milks already enjoy a whopping 15% of the market.  Sales of meat alternatives in restaurants have increased by 268% from 2018 to 2019 (compared to a 21.7% increase in the year prior), according to a recent analysis by food industry organization Dining Alliance. The report described the emerging plant-based meat industry as “hotter than the kitchen grill,” finding that the number of restaurants serving a meat alternative has increased by 26.4% from 2017 to 2019, as reported by VegNews.  New York Times best selling author, Kathy Freston (also known as the woman who got Oprah to try a vegan diet) revealed on the Awesome Vegans Podcast and Video Series with Elysabeth Alfano that she delivered a petition of over 220,000 signatures to McDonald's Hamburger University HQ in Chicago demanding a plant-based burger option. Referring to a vegan/plant-based burger, Freston notes, "We are saying loud and clear, we want McD's to have a McV."  Chicago-based business consulting firm, A.T. Kearney published a June report stating that 60% of consumers will not eat meat from slaughtered animals by 2040. The global meat industry is currently a $1.4 market.  Celebrity actors Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara lead a peaceful demonstration on National Animal Rights Day, June 2, in Los Angeles. The event had a turnout of 400 in LA alone, double the year before, and the demonstration was replicated in cities around the world. It received mainstream coverage by ABC, CBS, Univsion, Fox and Howard Stern, many of which and which had never before reported on the annual event.  Plant-based Burgers aren't the only items experiencing a mad rush.  On the Awesome Vegans Podcast and Video Series with Elysabeth Alfano, Marketing Manager of Chicago Vegan Foods, Dan Reed, explained that the company's signature product, Dandies Marshmallows, now sells 5 million bags a year. The space-shuttle type growth for the sweet treat comes from its lack of animal parts (gelatin) and use of all natural ingredients, according to Reed.   Learnings from the New York Plant-based World Conference point to the reality of high consumer demand for plant-based products: 1) the challenges of scaling up fast enough to meet consumer needs and 2) estabilshing reliable distribution lines.  With the Beyond Meat stock remaining at incredible highs, companies such as Purdue (with a plant-meat blended line of nuggets), Tyson (with a plant-meat blended line of burgers and nuggets) and Nestle (with 100% plant-based burger) offer new products. It remains to be seen if blended products make any sense for the consumer or the marketplace. Elysabeth is available for interviews to discuss the changing zeitgeist of consumer habits, growing business trends and important plant-based voices and leaders that are forming the future of food. Short bio: After completing an MBA and spending many years with Fortune 500 companies, Elysabeth turned to journalism. With 8 years in radio, TV, podcasting and print journalism, and winning awards for same, Elysabeth Alfano launched the Awesome Vegans Podcast and Video Series on WGN Radio in which she interviews some of the most important plant-based influencers of our time. She is also a plant-based news, food and lifestyle expert and consults to businesses and restaurants looking to enter the plant-based market to grow market share, profits and goodwill PR.  In addition to guest hosting for WGN Radio, Elysabeth does plant-based reporting for the #JaneUnChained News Network while also spicing things up on The Silver-Chic Chef on-line cooking series. She has done plant-based cooking demonstrations on WCIU-TV and WGN-TV and is a public speaker on the physical, mental, business, political and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. She speaks at food festivals and summits and is a guest plant-based expert on radio stations around the nation including iHeart Radio's The Fork Report, WCPT and WGN Radio.  Occasionally, Elysabeth writes for VegNews and contributes to NPR's KCRW (Los Angeles) as a plant-based reporter. Awesome Vegans Podcast and Video Series: Plant-based News, Food and Lifestyle Expert and Podcast Host Elysabeth Alfano interviews the nation’s most important plant-based influencers (doctors, entrepreneurs,  politicians, athletes, celebs, chefs, economists, environmentalists) who are forming the future, making the world better for people, the environment and animals.  Past guests: CEO of Beyond Meat, Ethan Brown, Dr. Greger, CEO of Lightlife and Field Roast, Dan Curtin, Bear's Pat O'Donnell, Billy Corgan, NBA Legend John Salley, Dr. Neal Barnard, Good Food Institute’s Brad Barbera, IL senator Linda Holmes and many more. For the full bio, click here. ## Copyright © 2019 Elyse C. 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