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We stopped at a tourist info spot after spending a really not so nice night at a bed and breakfast 20 miles down the road. The tourist guy running the little tourist info spot told us that we might enjoy Arenal Paraiso resort as it was quiet and not bad for the money. We did try it over the glitzy new one on the road and we found it to be fine. The rooms (choice a separate cabin or a side by side) are dated but we liked the quiet. The cabins for 50 dollars a night more are worth it..Flat screen TV..better bathroom and a front porch space for viewing the Arenal volcano.
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The first is that they're finally (after "hinting" about it many months ago in a conference call) going to have their films available on iTunes. So those who want to watch the films from the Saw franchise, which has grossed close to $500 million at the box office in three installments, can now do so in the privacy of their own iPod. It remains to be seen if it's more disgusting on the tiny screen than it is in the multiplex.
And the second is that Lions Gate, perhaps in a related move, raised its forecasts slightly for the year. The earnings for last year, released last week, were slightly disappointing - more or less in line with analyst estimates, which is about all you can hope for from an entertainment company that didn't have any surprise breakout hits last year.
The shares still aren't particularly cheap, at a trailing PE of about 50 and a forward PE of about 25, but if you look at cash flow instead, the shares are getting more reasonable. Going with their new estimates, the shares now trade at an enterprise value (over $1.5 billion thanks to a fair amount of debt) to free cash flow (projected at $100 million this year) ratio of about 15. That's still above what private equity folks are likely to want to see in their investments, so I'm not arguing that the shares are cheap or primed for a buyout, but they're getting more reasonable.
Investing in Lions Gate continues to be a bet on a few things:
First, their library of filmed entertainment is now one of the strongest in the industry. They've opened up another distribution channel with their iTunes deal that may help them to monetize this library, but any investors in the company, myself included, are now counting on continued deals like this for internet delivery, video on demand, and next generation DVDs to boost value. If you believe that "content is king," Lions Gate should have a great future.
Second, Lions Gate is developing into one of the more important studios in Hollywood - if they can continue developing niche films that are profitable, they should be able to count on a much steadier earnings profile over time. Unlike most studios, they don't plan their year around one or two "tentpole" event films that they hope will become blockbusters and prop up all their unprofitable ventures. Instead, they focus on buying and developing inexpensive films, without massive marketing budgets, that appeal to niche audiences and have a very solid chance of profitability (with a few breakout hits in there, odds willing, to spice things up). Another Oscar win as with Crash, or another hugely profitable franchise like Saw, could be just around the corner (or not).
And third, of course, is the potential for a buyout to rapidly monetize the value of the library. Richard Dorfman had an interesting note last Spring on Carl Icahn's investment in the company, and the potential for the shares. He has a good analysis of why film libraries are valuable, and also notes the earlier sales of MGM and the Dreamworks (NASDAQ:DWA) library as potential indicators of the outsize value locked up in Lions Gate's library. I don't know if Icahn has been working on this at all in recent months, he's clearly been focused on other things, but according to the filings I've seen he still owns about 4% of the company. There are also some big chunks held by institutional investors, including the American Funds folks with about 10%, among others, so it's certainly possible that something could develop fairly quickly along these lines.
And as a small aside, it's always possible that they'll make some money off of their investment in Image Entertainment (OTC:DISK). They tried and failed to take the company over, including a proxy fight that they lost last fall, but they still own (as of the last filings I've seen) close to 20% of the company. The company has been awful for quite a while, but their DVD distribution business is a good fit with Lions Gate, so we'll see if any value ever comes from that.
This remains an interesting story for me; a company with weak but slowly improving financials, that is widely understood to own significantly undervalued assets. Unfortunately, since these assets are films, and valuing them depends on your guess about future distribution streams for older movies, the valuation is far from definitive and any unlocking of that value will probably depend on an outside buyer, unless you have the patience to wait for the company to grow, through current film and TV production and new distribution streams, into a stronger operating business. That does seem to be happening, but absent a string of surprising hits in the near future it's likely to take a while.
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The good news is that this book offers an entertaining but enlightening compilation of Žižekisms. Unlike any other book by Slavoj Žižek, this compact arrangement of jokes culled from his writings provides an index to certain philosophical, political, and sexual themes that preoccupy him. Žižek's Jokes contains the set-ups and punch lines — as well as the offenses and insults — that Žižek is famous for, all in less than 200 pages. So what's the bad news? There is no bad news. There's just the inimitable Slavoj Žižek, disguised as an impossibly erudite, politically incorrect uncle, beginning a sentence, "There is an old Jewish joke, loved by Derrida..." For Žižek, jokes are amusing stories that offer a shortcut to philosophical insight. He illustrates the logic of the Hegelian triad, for example, with three variations of the "Not tonight, dear, I have a headache" classic: first the wife claims a migraine; then the husband does; then the wife exclaims, "Darling, I have a terrible migraine, so let's have some sex to refresh me!" A punch line about a beer bottle provides a Lacanian lesson about one signifier. And a "truly obscene" version of the famous "aristocrats" joke has the family offering a short course in Hegelian thought rather than a display of unspeakables. Žižek's Jokes contains every joke cited, paraphrased, or narrated in Žižek's work in English (including some in unpublished manuscripts), including different versions of the same joke that make different points in different contexts. The larger point being that comedy is central to Žižek's seriousness.
"Jokes should be taken with utmost seriousness, while somber theory should be dismantled with humor is ultimately the lesson of this collection of gags and witticisms culled from the Slovenian thinker's many works of political philosophy. It distills one of the problems with his often dense writing: one tends to remember the joke and miss the point. Edited for length and chosen for maximum impact, many of these jokes will make you laugh: What's the perfect couple? A frog-prince and a bottle of beer! What's the matter with that golfer walking on that water-trap, does he think he's Jesus!? No, he is Jesus, but he thinks he's Tiger Woods! The theoretical point being made, however, is often missing. While Zizek (The Year of Dreaming Dangerously) is able to mobilize jokes about political correctness to take down waterboarding and dirty jokes to explain the convoluted thinking of G.W.F. Hegel and Jacques Lacan, other jokes are left without context. This leaves some bald in their racism: at one point we are reminded of 'an old racist joke,' but the jab at the Roma isn't followed by an anti-racist point... or any at all. This is in part remedied with a list of references to the original works, but the problem leaves some of the 30 pages of new material naked in the sun. In the afterward by Zizek-inspired comedian/artist Momus some of the theoretical import of humor is explored, but in the end it's not clear who's laughing... or why. (Mar.)" Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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A winter storm watch has been issued for the state starting Tuesday evening and lasting through Thursday morning. The storm has the potential to drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in some areas.
Utah's National Weather Service office warned mountain roads will become snow covered Tuesday, lasting through Thursday. It is the first in a string of three winter storms, likely to be followed by a weaker storm system this weekend and a stronger storm next weekend, NWS reported.
KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank said the storm will bring widespread snow and cold tempertures, while the core of the storm will move through central and southern Utah. Some of the storm will push up into the Wasatch Front, bringing lake effect snow Wednesday night and into Thursday.
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Thank you to all the wonderful folks who joined us in our fun and free Eye Spy event today at Disney California Adventure. We had a really great time meeting lots of new folks and tons of old friends as well. All in all there were 57 teams (54 who actually finished) and over 175 participants.
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We promised the teams that we'd post the images, questions, and answers in this thread. The game consisted of a page of full color images to find in the park and a page of 10 questions to be answered. The game was a combination of easy time management scavenger hunt type items and harder find and seek images.
3rd Place: Greg Jueneman and Jeremy Fuco
2nd Place: Tiki Room Rejects (Melissa Easley, Kim Schull, Anthony Sanchez)
1st Place and winning 4 iPod Nanos: Greatest American Heros (Nick Doan, Gwen Dryer, Michelle Hamand, Matt Hamand)
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 - 2:30 pm At Disney California Adventure - Eye Spy! Our fun and FREE adventure which lasts less than 90 minutes. We'll be giving away 4 new iPod Nanos to the winning team. Fun, Fancy and Free! Come join us!!!
We'll give you a sheet of Disney items to find in just 90 minutes. The team with the most correct answers will win. You may form teams of 2 to 4 members. If you are single, show up anyway, we'll help find you a team. This is a really quick and fun event. Don't miss out on all the excitement or your chance to walk away with a brand new iPod Nano!


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You know her adorable children and celeb sisters, of course, but just because she lives her life on reality TV doesn't mean you have nothing left to learn about Kourtney Kardashian! The eldest Kardashian sister recently took part in rapid-fire Q&A feature for Huffington Post, and there were some surprises in the results.
The biggest? Kourt secret talent is that she can juggle (mangos, no less) and sing opera at the same time. Color us impressed!
We also learned that the mother of two prefers 'N Sync over the Backstreet Boys, can watch Breakfast at Tiffany's on repeat, and loves yellow M&Ms the best.
Additionally, we found out why she puts up with boyfriend Scott Disick's wacky antics. When asked what she values most in a mate, she answered, "Sense of humor."
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It was a stand-in for a dirty bomb, or fallout from a nuclear meltdown.
Nearby, a pilot toggled a joystick and a gray drone with the wingspan of a California condor banked through the sky. As the plane's sensor sniffed for radioactive isotopes, law enforcement officers and firefighters watched a portable controller that looked like an oversized Game Boy.
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'Martyr' Follows Young Man's Adventure in Dystopian Society
Author Jackie Carr weaves a captivating sci-fi fantasy adventure that follows a young man's journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. "Martyr" (published by Xlibris) is a powerful tale that reflects how choices do not define the entirety of a person; that if the heart is in the right place, one should not worry about the gravity of their decisions.
In a dystopian time where social castes and hierarchy engulf one's sense of self, readers follow Elliot, an intelligent young man belonging to the common class - a pitiable title given to those not born of noble blood. Amidst civil unrest and uncertainty, Elliot is compelled to make life-altering decisions and he defies a Council whose cruelty and power are unmatched. As he risks his life in war, famine and the dissolution of his people in an effort to reclaim his lost loved one, Liana, he soon realizes that his decisions affect not only himself, but also those he holds dearest to his heart. In this timeless journey, alliances will be forged while others will shatter; choices will be made while its consequences surface; and love will be the pinnacle of danger. Elliot will uncover hidden truths about the corrupt class system, the pretext for a total disregard of human propriety and wars long forgotten - eventually leading him to discover a radical revelation pertaining to the origins of mankind itself.
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Asian Countries Are among Top Achievers on Sustainable Energy Progress
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2015—The world is heading in the right direction to achieve universal access to sustainable energy by 2030 but must move faster, says a new report that tracks the progress of the Sustainable... Show More +
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Kobe Bryant Joins Twitter With Verified Account, Uses Bizarre Snake-Tongued 'Black Mamba' Bird as Avatar (Photo)
Originally written on NESN.com | Last updated 1/4/13
Kobe Bryant is plunging into the world of social media after joining Twitter. The aptly named @KobeBryant account posted its first message a little after noon on Friday, sparking off a firestorm of tweets welcoming the Lakers guard to Twitter. While a fake Bryant account has graced the social media site in the past, the new account is verified. The antisocial has become social #mambatweets— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 04, 2013 The strangest part — or the best, depending on your point of view — is the "Black Mamba"-style Twitter bird that Kobe has for his avatar. Check it out in the photo below. Photo via Twitter/@KobeBryant
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Learn about the unique traditions of Asia through traditional Asian music and dance, arts and athletic demonstrations, authentic cuisine, and the chance to explore the Arboretums China, Japan, and Korea tree collections.
Diana Krall at Ravinia
Diana Jean Krall is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals. She has sold more than 6 million albums in the US and over 15 million worldwide. Come out for a great night of music under the stars at Ravinia. Tickets: $95/85 & Lawn: $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Dick Blick Sunday at Illinois State Museum
This is the day to learn about the latest products being offered by Dick Blick Art Supplies, a family-owned Illinois company since 1911. Representatives will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. We'll be offering three sessions with limited seating for each session. If you want a seat and want the swag, RSVP to ISM Lockport Gallery either by email email@example.com or by phone 815-838-7400. Dick Blick Art Supplies is the oldest and largest provider of art supplies in the United States and it all started in Galesburg, Illinois. Times on Sunday, July 26th are: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm.
Dinner & A Little History: Female Spies of the South
Led by a host of mostly female scholars, new research has revealed that women were involved in the Civil War efforts of both the North and the South, in ways most people never expected. Speaker: Amanda Fesperman of the Illinois Valley Community College has been studying women in politics and history for the past 25 years and will lead an informative and fascinating discussion.
Dog Days at Cantigny Park
For one day only, dog lovers can enjoy a fun day at the park with their "best friends." Bring your dog out and enjoy a special dog play area, vendors from the dog world and some specially trained pooches to entertain. All dogs must have current vaccination tags and be social with others.
Dog Days of Summer
On July 30th this Thursday Night is for the dogs! Madison Street pays homage to the Animal Care League of Oak Park! Dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Contests for dog lovers of the area! Special savings and free treats too. 5% of sales will go to the Animal Care League of Oak Park.
CITY:Forest Park
Donny & Marie at the Paramount Theatre
From recording artists to television stars to Vegas headliners, Donny & Marie are the epitome of entertainment superstars. Just ask any of the thousands of people who saw them light up the Paramount last summer. Now, this duo is back at it in Aurora, and they're bringing the songs, the choreography and, of course, the charm. With more than 90 years in show biz between them, Donny & Marie are bringing their catalog of chart-toppers like "Puppy Love," "Paper Roses," "A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock N Roll" and countless more to the stage. Add in their fun-loving personalities, high-energy style and serious dance skills, and this is one production that's a total blast for the young and young at heart. Get in on all the Osmond fun, and come see for yourself why, year-after-year, Donny & Marie are voted the best of Vegas.
Downtown Alive! Maggie Speaks & Catfight at RiverEdge Park
The talented musicians of Catfight have a reputation of turning every venue they play into a massive party. So grab a beer, get ready to sing along and have some serious fun when Catfight kicks off the night. Then Chicago favorite Maggie Speaks rocks the Park by bringing your music library to life right before your eyes… and ears. Their huge repertoire includes 5 decades of songs - everything from 50s favorites to Top 40 hits you heard last week, and their unstoppable energy is totally infectious. With their seamless transitions from pop to rock, country to hip-hop and everything in between, Maggie Speaks is ready to fill the RiverEdge air with the soundtrack of your life.
Downtown Alive! One of These Nights & Cowboy Jukebox at RiverEdge Park
If you hear the word "weekend" and think kicking back in a lawn chair, grabbing a cold one and jamming to your favorite tunes with family and friends, then you've got to be at the Park for Downtown Alive! Aurora's concert series has become a summer highlight here in the City of Lights, and the musical acts lined up this year keep the tradition goin'.
Downtown Tinley Boo Bash
Dress up and head out to the Downtown Tinley Halloween Boo Bash. Enjoy costume parade, trick-or-treating, games, prizes, snacks, food and refreshments available.
CITY:Tinley Park
Dutch Festival
Annual Dutch Festival offers fun for the whole family with great entertainment, shopping, activities, and deliciously affordable cuisine!
CITY:Palos Heights
Earth, Wind and Fire at RiverEdge Park
They bring the Earth, Wind and Fire, and the Fox River brings the Water. This will be a night you'll never forget. Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the best selling and top touring group in history. With a signature sound beyond categories – Soul, Pop, Jazz & Funk fusion, they have a groove as deep as the soul of the planet. Earth, Wind & Fire has influenced music and pop culture for over 4 decades. With mega-hits like, "Shining Star," "September" and "Let's Groove" it will be hard to stay in your seats, so get up, let your spirit fly and groove the night away with the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire.
Elmhurst Farmers Market
Visit downtown Elmhurst on Wednesday mornings through October for the Elmhurst Farmers Market. You will find a variety of farmers and vendors selling fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, pastries, cheese, flowers, honey and more.
Emerson String Quartet at Ravinia
Join the Emerson String Quartet in an evening of great classical music. They will be performing music from Beethoven, Lowell, Liebermann, and Dvorák. Tickets are $40-$60 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
CITY:Highland Park
Encompass Golf Championship
The Encompass Championship brings a unique Pro-Am format to North Shore Country Club and the greater Chicago area. The tournament will feature a special Pro-Am format during the first two rounds of competition and includes Champions Tour professionals with celebrities and amateurs. Some of the most recognized names in golf will be here!
Fall Hayride and Campfire
October is pumpkin time! Join Lake Katherine for a fall hayride followed by pumpkin painting, treats and songs around the campfire. Registration and payment to be made in person or by mail no later than the Monday before the event. We do not accept telephone registration. $8 per person Program #429.
CITY:Palos Heights
Fall on the Green Festival
Our annual Fall on the Green Festival is a great event. It begins Friday night September 11th and ends Sunday at 8PM on September 13th. There is a food tent, beer tent, bands, activities for children! It's a great event!
CITY:Oak Lawn
Festival of the Horse & Drum
Festival of the Horse & Drum is an equestrian festival with a diverse and exciting twist. American Indian Pow-Wow, Horsemen of Spain, Portugal & Mexico, Tanner & Glaze. Equestrian games, Equine abilities expo & more.
CITY:St. Charles
Festival of the Vine
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the "Flavor Fare" partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Fall Harvest Market offers food and floral demos, unique displays plus Kid's Patch activities. An arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.
Fiestas Patrias at RiverEdge Park
Celebrate the sound, culture and taste of Mexico at Fiestas Patrias. From the delicious food to the variety of musical acts to the children's play area, there's something for everyone at this fun festival right on the Fox River.
Forest Park Music Fest
Celebrate Summer at the all new Music Fest on Madison. Enjoy Chicago's best up-and-coming bands, artisans, local food vendors and merchant sidewalk sales.
CITY:Forest Park
Forest Park Sidewalk Sale
Big deals all along Madison Street! Bring friends and browse our stores and grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants!
CITY:Forest Park
Fort2Base Race
Join the 5th annual Fort2Base Race. There are two event distances, 10 Nautical Mile or 3 Nautical Mile events (11.5 miles or 3.45 miles). The 10NM event begins at Fort Sheridan in Highland Park, runs along the North Shore Trail and finishes within the confines of Naval Station Great Lakes. The 3NM event is run solely within Naval Station Great Lakes. All registered participants receive a tech shirt and finishers medals. Runners and walkers welcome!
Fountain Square
Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan" and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
Fox Valley Irish Festival at RiverEdge Park
No need to fly across the pond to get in on all that Irish fun. With beer and whiskey tastings, vendors offering phenomenal Irish fare, crafts and games for the kids and, of course, the hottest Irish bands around, the 2nd Annual Fox Valley Irish Fest is the biggest Irish party the Chicago suburbs have ever seen. There's a little Irish in all of us – come celebrate the food, drink, music and spirit of the Emerald Isle at the Park. There's something for the whole family at Irish Fest. There's a huge children's play area filled with crafts and games, Irish beer will be flowing, and tons of cool vendors will be offering authentic Irish food, gifts and more. Then, when the sun starts to go down over the green hills of the Park, to see three of the hottest Irish bands: Brendan Loughrey, The Ploughboys and The Mahones.
Frank Caliendo at the Paramount Theatre
From his countless appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman to his hilarious segments on Fox NFL Sunday to his 11-year tenure on MADtv, Chicago-born Frank Caliendo is a comedic genius. His impressions of celebrities like Charles Barkley, Al Pacino and Bill Clinton are dead-on. His jokes will have you in stitches. And his high-energy style has the Hollywood Reporter calling him "a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey." After all, he didn't get his own Monte Carlo Las Vegas show for nothing. Whether you're a sports fan, a political analyst or you just love to laugh, you don't want to miss Frank Caliendo live at the Paramount.
Frank Fernández at Ravinia
Come out and enjoy the music of Frank Fernandez, pianist. Program to include: Frank Fernández, Suite para Dos Pianos As part of the BGH series this concert is only $10.
CITY:Highland Park
French Connection Day
French Connection Day celebrates Cantigny's French roots, which began when Col. Robert McCormick served with the Army's 1st Infantry Division during World War I at the Battle of Cantigny, near Paris. Great food and entertainment with a French flair are highlights of this free one-day festival.
Frontier Days
The annual festival presented by Frontier Days, Inc. is traditionally held over the 4th of July holiday in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Frontier Days, which takes place in Recreation Park, attracts top name and local musical acts to the multi-day festival to play on multiple stages. The Frontier Days festival also includes food and beverage, carnival rides, family and sporting activities and an enormous 4th of July Parade that marches through the center on town at 10am. Parade July 4 10am Oakton Street and Dunton
CITY:Arlington Heights
Geneva Arts Fair
The Geneva Arts Fair transforms downtown Geneva into a venue for over 150 esteemed artists and draws a crowd of more than 20,000. The juried show was voted a Top 200 Fine Craft Fair by Art Fair SourceBook and a previous winner of "Best Craft or Art Show" by West Suburban Living magazine. Admission is free and includes a children's art area with special activities.
Get the Led Out
Experiencing Get the Led Out is the closest you'll get to seeing Jimmy, John, Robert and John Paul back on stage. The 6 talented rockers have made it their mission to bring songs from Zeppelin's legendary albums like Led Zeppelin I-IV, Physical Graffiti and In Through the Out Door to life… and they're totally explosive. After all, there's a reason rock journalists say Get the Led Out "didn't just pass Zeppelin 101 with flying colors – they're working on their Ph.D. They didn't just do their Zep homework – they're teaching the class."
Get the Led Out at RiverEdge Park
Experiencing Get the Led Out is the closest you'll get to seeing Jimmy, John, Robert and John Paul back on stage. The 6 talented rockers have made it their mission to bring songs from Zeppelin's legendary albums like Led Zeppelin I-IV, Physical Graffiti and In Through the Out Door to life… and they're totally explosive. After all, there's a reason rock journalists say Get the Led Out "didn't just pass Zeppelin 101 with flying colors – they're working on their Ph.D. They didn't just do their Zep homework – they're teaching the class."
Gladys Knight & The O'Jays at Ravinia
Gladys Knight the seven-time Grammy winner, has enjoyed #1 hits in pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance. Along with the O'Jays this is set to be a great night of music not to be missed. Tickets: $75/65, Lawn: $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Glen Ellyn French Market
Visit downtown Glen Ellyn every Sunday through October, and find locally grown produce, organic meats, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry and much, much more.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Glendale Heights Fest
Known to many as one of the Western Suburbs' premier events, Glendale Heights Fest will be held again at Camera Park. Enjoy the carnival and rides, along with exciting entertainment and fantastic food booths. Enjoy a breathtaking display of fireworks at dusk on Wednesday, July 8 and again on Sunday, July 12. Plan to spend a fun-filled time at Glendale Heights Fest with delicious food and entertainment for the entire family.
CITY:Glendale Heights
God Save the Queen at the Paramount Theatre
These guys are packing Queen's biggest hits like "We Are the Champions," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Somebody to Love" into one huge set, and they're doing it with all that over-the-top theatricality that made Queen one of the best-known bands in music history. From the incredible lighting to the epic anthems to lead singer Pablo Padin's spot-on resemblance (both in voice and looks) to the late, great Freddie Mercury, God Save the Queen will rock you.
Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation's only free, outdoor classical music series of its kind. Each summer, the Festival presents ten weeks of free classical concerts to all of Chicago at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Audiences can watch as the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus and guest artists rehearse upcoming performances. Rehearsals take place Tuesday-Friday afternoons all Season long. During breaks in rehearsals, Festival docents lead informal talks about the music, composers, and the history of classical music. For a full schedule, see the Festival website.
Green Fair on the Fox
Batavia MainStreet is partnering with the Batavia Environmental Commission and the Batavia Park District to present Green Fair on the Fox. Green Fair on the Fox features an eco-marketplace, local businesses, physical fitness and sustainable, healthy living. There will be food, live music, demonstrations and fun activities for the whole family! This year Green Fair on the Fox is bringing back The Alternative Transportation Show and Bike Expo, Exhibition Space at City Hall and Fox Valley's Largest Zumba class.
Green Halloween
Follow the Green Pumpkin Trail to collect healthy treats from local businesses and participate in kids' activities including pumpkin painting and costume swap. Join us October 17th from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
CITY:Oak Park
Hairspray: The Broadway Musical
Tracy Turnblad is a plus-size teen with plus-size hair, and she has one big plus-size dream – to dance her way onto Baltimore's smash hit TV show, "The Corny Collins Show." Every day after school, she and best friend Penny bee-line home to watch the cool kids shake the rafters to the hottest tunes on Collins' program. When a dance slot opens on the show, Tracy gets help from her friend Seaweed, who puts enough groove in her step to win that dream role – and life is never the same again. But Tracy doesn't rest on her stardom, instead she uses her new celebrity to racially integrate the TV show and change the lives of Baltimore folks forever.
Halloween Casket Races
The Annual Casket Race is back! The Casket Race features trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus the most frightfully funny and creepy designs. Cheer on your favorite team - or join the race!
CITY:Forest Park
Happy Together Tour 2015 at the Paramount Theatre
The Happy Together Tour is back at it, bringing your radio to life on the Paramount stage… and this year's line-up will totally rock your world. It's stacked with The Grassroots and their "Midnight Confessions." Mark Lindsay from Paul Revere & The Raiders. Chicago's very own The Buckinghams. The Cowsills taking you down "The Path of Love." The Association and their slew of chart toppers. And, of course, Flo & Eddie singing that classic Turtles hit the tour is literally named after: "Happy Together." Get ready to celebrate the golden age of rock-n-roll with your favorite hits, and the artists who play them, live on the Paramount stage.
Harry Connick Jr. at Ravinia
Harry's an American singer, musician and actor. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and has had seven top 20 US albums, and ten number-one US jazz albums, earning more number-one albums than any other artist in US jazz chart history. Tickets: $100/90 & Lawn: $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Highwood's 5th Annual Garlic Fest
From 4-9pm, some 5,000 attendees come to Everts Park to sample a variety of garlic creations from out-of-the-ordinary garlic ice cream, candy, cupcakes and cocktails, to the more usual pastas, sauces, breads, and butters. Held during Highwood's Evening Market, the Fest features a Taste of Garlic Competition for the Savory and Sweet categories!
Holiday Preview
Join us and see what fabulous offerings the boutiques and shops have for Holiday 2015! Bring a food donation for the Forest Park Food Pantry and receive a special savings!
CITY:Forest Park
Home for the Holidays in Downtown Oak Park
Catch the old-fashioned holiday spirit with free horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa!
CITY:Oak Park
Igor Levit at Ravinia
Join Igor Levit as he performs Bach's Complete Partitas for Solo Keyboard. Bring some friend and a picnic and enjoy some great music under the stars. Tickets: $60/40 and Lawn: $10
CITY:Highland Park
Igudesman & Joo 'A Little Nightmare Music' at Ravinia
A Little Nightmare Music brings surrealism to the concert hall and takes its trousers down! Very musical, very engaging and very funny. Tickets: $60/40 Lawn: $10.
CITY:Highland Park
Itasca Fest
Join us for Itasca Fest featuring tasty festival food, live entertainment, bingo and more. You'll find fun and games for all ages including a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, carnival rides, an antique flea market, a classic car show, children's entertainment, and nightly musical performances.
Itzhak Perlman and Emmanuel Ax at Ravinia
Join Itzhak Perlman on the violin and Emanuel Ax on the piano for a great night of music under the stars at Ravinia. Program to include violin sonatas by Richard Strauss, Fauré and Mozart. Tickets are $95/80 and lawn seats are $20.
CITY:Highland Park
Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live at the Paramount Theatre
Bring the family for a wild afternoon with "Jungle" Jack Hanna and his animal pals! From lions to lemurs, gorillas to geckos and everything in between, everyone's favorite animal expert has brought the wonder of the animal kingdom to multiple generations, introducing furry, feathery and just plain fascinating creatures on The Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He's hosted his own Emmy-winning educational and entertaining TV programs like Animal Adventures and Into the Wild. And now, Jungle Jack's bringing his hat, his khakis and his coolest friends to Aurora.
Jackson Browne at Ravinia
Playing guitar and piano, and collaborating with musicians on stage, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists. Enjoy an night of songs like The Pretender, Running On Empty, Lawyers in Love, Doctor My Eyes, Take It Easy and many more. Tickets: $100/90 & Lawn: $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Jay Leno at the Paramount Theatre
Yes, it's true. Comedy and talk show legend Jay Leno is headed to Aurora for one-night-only, and he's bringing Paramount audiences along for one of the funniest nights of the season. From performing 300 nights a year in comedy clubs to dominating the late night circuit as NBC-TV's Tonight Show host for over 17 years, Jay's Emmy-winning humor has had audiences around the world laughing for decades… and earned him a spot in the Television Hall of Fame while he's at it. Now he's bringing the jokes that made him a Rockefeller Center star right here to the Paramount, and you don't want to miss it. Here's something special: America's Got Talent finalist, CMA nominee and recording artist Emily West is kicking off this awesome night with her amazing songs. Get ready for this rising star to light up the stage.
Jazz in Glen Ellyn
Experience live jazz music in a downtown festival setting featuring a line-up of top Chicago jazz musicians, delicious food, wine, beer, and other refreshments. Reserve a table in the Jazz Garden or bring a chair to enjoy the festivities. This free event transforms Main Street Glen Ellyn into a jazz garden oasis.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Jeffrey Kahane at Ravinia
Jeffrey Kahane is an American classical music pianist and conductor, playing a night Bach's 'Goldberg' variations. Come out and enjoy a show under the stars at Ravinia.
CITY:Highland Park
Jelly Rags and Monk at Ravinia
Join the Turtle Island Quartet and Cyrus Chestnut on piano for Jelly Rags and Monk. The program is Jelly Rags and Monk's 30th anniversary celebration. This is part of the BGH $10 series.
CITY:Highland Park
Jennifer Koh and Shai Wosner at Ravinia
Jennifer Koh on the violin and Shai Wosner on the piano as the perform the program Bridge to Beethoven. Program includes many Beethoven pieces along with Vijay Iye. This is included in the $10 BGH Classics Series.
CITY:Highland Park
Joseph Moog at Ravinia
Join Joseph Moog in an evening of great classical music. Enjoy pieces from Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy, Friedman and Godowsky. Tickets are $10.
CITY:Highland Park
Josh Turner at the Paramount Theatre
People magazine calls him one of Country's Hottest Stars. His debut single "Long Black Train" went gold. The Associated Press says he's "among the most effective – and most hard-core country – performers of his generation." His hit "Why Don't We Just Dance" was literally the most-played song of 2010. It's no wonder Josh Turner is one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. And this season, he's bringing his unmistakable baritone voice, double-platinum songwriting skills and dazzling country charm to Aurora. Don't miss this CMA and Grammy nominee when he rocks the stage with No.1 songs like "Your Man," "All Over Me" and "Time is Love," plus tons more off his five history-making albums. And opening for Josh is MCA Recording Artists and rising star Raquel Cole.
Kane County Fair
Affordable family fun - carnival, entertainment, thrill events, farm animals, kids events, food, fun & more! Wed. 3pm-11pm; Thurs. noon-11pm; Fri. & Sat. noon-midnight; Sun. noon-10pm. For information visit www.kanecountyfair.com. Follow on Facebook and Twitter.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Fair
Family fun. Includes a carnival, bands, demo derby, bull riding, commercial expo, 4-H and many more enjoyable fair treats.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" - Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"--Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles and Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere." Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere." Up to 1000 dealers. 1st Saturday of the month and the following Sunday. (except Jan. & Feb.) Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market - September 2015
"Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" monthly Flea Market with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. The monthly Flea Market is held the first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market / December, 2015
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere". Up to 1000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market August 2015
More than 1000 dealers offer antiques, collectibles, furniture, and so much more! Held the first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday afternoon. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market July 2015
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fair Grounds with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Karita Mattila at Ravinia
Karita Mattila is a Finnish operatic soprano singer. Come out and enjoy the beautiful music including works by Brahms, R. Strauss, Sibelius and Merikanto. Tickets: $60/40 & Lawn: $10
CITY:Highland Park
Kids Concert Series Featuring Ko-Thi Dance Company at Ravinia
Ravinia's Kid's Concert Series will feature Ko-Thi Dance Company. They are comprised of artists trained in the history, mythology and techniques of art forms within the African Diaspora. Also enjoy the new interactive, family-friendly space on the north lawn that includes large-scale percussion instruments that will be open to kids of all ages.
CITY:Highland Park
Kim Russo: The Happy Medium at the Paramount Theatre
She's been called a translator for the spirit world. She just recently won Best Psychic of 2015 by The Best of Long Island. But you probably know her as Kim Russo, The Happy Medium, and she's got a pretty rare talent: she can communicate with spirits. From her appearances on A&E's hit Paranormal State and The Biography Channel's Celebrity Ghost Stories to her deeply personal readings, Kim Russo has been changing the lives of celebrities and citizens alike with her shocking talent for years. Come experience Kim's other-worldly skill for yourself, live on the Paramount stage. Who knows – maybe she'll pick YOU for a reading!
Lake Zurich Area Triathlon
The area's premier USAT sanctioned Olympic distance triathlon continues its' tradition in Lake Zurich with the Lake Zurich Area Triathlon at Paulus Park. In addition to the one loop swim, the event will feature an updated bike and run course that will primarily be flat and fast. Register now through 11:59pm July 10. There will be No race day registration.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich's Farmer's Market
Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables along with pies, doughnuts, Wisconsin cheese, dips and sausage, fresh made cookies, gluten free snacks, eggs, poultry, breads, soaps and much more. Sharpening by Kris, who sharpens knives, garden tools, skates and more, will also be there. Also local artisans will be displaying artwork and handcrafted items. Market held at Paulus Park.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Legendary Diamonds Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary
See the fascinating stories of some of history's most famous diamonds and their equally famous owners. The exhibit blends the lapidary art of faceting with historic figural artistry to tell each diamond's story including The Hope, The Orlov, The Table Cut, and The Regent.
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in historic downtown Lemont. 3 Cool Car Trophies are awarded each week in the featured car category.
Lemont's 25th Annual Heritage Fest
Outdoor street festival held in historic downtown Lemont with food, music and family fun for all ages! Most activities are free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Hours: 3:00pm- 11:00pm. No admission charge - most activities are free!
Lincoln Trio at Ravinia
The Lincoln Trio's program to include works by Babajanian, Martin and Clarke. This is a Bennett Gordon Hall $10 concert series. Reserved Ticket Price: $10
CITY:Highland Park
Little Big Town at Ravinia
Come out for a night of Country music with Little Big Town and guest stars David Nail and Ashley Monroe. This should be a great night of music under the stars at Ravinia. Tickets: $85/75, Lawn: $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Llyr Williams at Ravinia
Welsh pianist, Llyr Williams, is widely admired for his profound musical intelligence, and for the expressive and communicative nature of his interpretations. He has worked with orchestras around the world. This program will include pieces from Schubert, Chopin and Schumann.
CITY:Highland Park
Lockport's Summer Art Series
Lockport's 2nd annual Summer Art Series has its new theme this year - Super Heroes of Innovation. For those of you who love comics and comicon, you will have the opportunity to fully engage in Comicopolis on July 25th, and for those of you who truly love history, steampunk, and progress, you will love Dieselpunk. There is something planned almost every weekend throughout the summer.
Lockrocks Summer Concert Series
Come out for some of the area's best live entertainment at this free concert series. Beer garden and food available for purchase. Please call for band playing. Location: Dellwood Park, State St. & Woods Dr., Dellwood Band Shell State St. & Woods Dr., Lockport. Brass Buckle Band, July 17th; Suburban Cowboys, Aug 14th; Raise Your Glass, Sept 12th.
Look up the word "lollapalooza" and you'll find this definition: an extraordinary thing; an outstanding example. You won't find any other music festival with a more fitting moniker than Lollapalooza, Chicago's grandest stage for music legends from across the globe. Each year in August, some of the top names in alternative, hip hop, punk and pop join more than 100 bands and musicians in Grant Park to bring you one loud, heart-stopping 3-day event.
Lombard Cruise Nights
Cruise Nights in Downtown Lombard are always a fun time for visitors and neighbors. Bring the family out to see some cruisin' classics and then rock the night away with some of the area's favorite musical acts. Experience unique classic cars and live musical performances at this Lombard tradition. Celebrate the 17th year of Cruise Nights with Lombard in 2015!
Long Grove Apple Fest
Visitors of the annual Apple Fest can expect to have bushels of fun by enjoying the beautiful fall outdoor ambiance and participating in the many activities offered, including free live music throughout the historic village, rock climbing, pony rides, apple pie eating contests and more. Adults $5, children 12 and under free. Visit www.VisitLongGrove.com for more information.
CITY:Long Grove
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Kick off the holiday season and create your special memories on The Magnificent Mile in 2014! The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the nation's largest evening holiday celebration, jump starts the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 with a full day of family friendly activities, concerts by top musical artists and the best holiday shopping. The day's excitement culminates with a grand evening parade down Michigan Avenue marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, illuminating one million lights on 200 trees. The parade concludes with a grand finale fireworks show over the Chicago River.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at the Paramount Theatre
There's no better way to kick off the holiday season than with the band that changed Christmas music forever: it's Mannheim Steamroller. Helmed by Grammy-winner and musical genius Chip Davis, this world-renowned group takes your favorite songs of the season and beefs them up with their signature new age style that's been dubbed "18th century Classical Rock." With 40+ years of live performances under their cummerbunds, these guys know how to put on a show that will leave audiences in absolute awe. Get in the holiday spirit with the uplifting sounds and magical arrangements of Mannheim Steamroller.
Markham 90th Anniversary Celebration & Festival
Come and enjoy the Markham Summer Festival. Bring the entire family for a weekend of Delectable Food, a myriad of vendors, live music, games, live entertainment, ... Jazz, Blues, R&B and Gospel; and fireworks. Fun for the entire family. Free Admission.
Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas and American Authors at Ravinia
Rob Thomas has been one of modern music's most compelling and commercially successful artists for well over a decade. He has performed solo work, with Matchbox Twenty, and his various collaborations with iconic artists like Santana, Mick Jagger and Willie Nelson. Along with American Authors, this is going to be great night at Ravinia.
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Maxim Vengerov & Itamar Golan at Ravinia
Bring the friends and a picnic for a great night of classical music under the stars. Enjoy the music of Brahms, Elgar, Dvorák, Paganini and much more performed by Maxim Vengerov on the violin and Itamar Golan on the piano. Tickets: $60/40 & Lawn: $10
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Maybe Baby, It's You
From the very first kiss to the not-so-golden years of marriage, "Maybe Baby" is a wild ride through the search for that most elusive relationship - the soul mate. Rated PG. Performances: Fri.-Sat.8pm; Sun. 2pm.
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McCormick Day
Enjoy vintage games for kids, special tours and exhibits and free parking all day as the park celebrates the birthday of Cantigny benefactor Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955). This year's event will feature a free evening performance by Chicago Sinfonietta in honor of Cantigny Park's 60th anniversary!
Meat Loaf
His album "Bat Out of Hell" is certified platinum 14-times over (yep, you read that right), selling over 43 million copies worldwide – it's still regarded by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest albums ever. He's a Grammy-winner, he's one of VH1's "Great Artists of Hard Rock," and he puts on one hell of a show. It's the one and only Meat Loaf. Known for his wide-ranging voice, over-the-top energy and totally theatrical performances, Meat Loaf's rockin' the Park this August with his one-of-a-kind concert style that's going to bring the place down. And with a new album written by "Bat Out of Hell" genius Jim Steinman in the works, you never know what this hard rock superstar's got up his sleeves.


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Juliet Whitsett talks about fighting cancer, raising children, and attending graduate school at UT Austin
Wed. April 29, 2015
Juliet Whitsett is a graduate student in Art Education and is writing her thesis on the principles that guide and motivate those who direct the Public Programs at the Friends of the High Line in New York. She is investigating how the recognition of these principles contributes to understandings regarding the development of art education in a community.
Whitsett received a BA in Art Education and certificate in Art in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is proud to call herself as a teacher, public program coordinator, community arts educator, Salsa and Texas Swing dance instructor, plant lover, traveler, cancer survivor, stepmother to 13-year-old Kai, and mother to 3-year-old twin girls, Fischer and Sequoia.
She answered questions from Professor Paul Bolin by email.
Paul Bolin: Tell us about your background and what led you to the Art Education program at UT Austin.
Juliet Whitsett: When I was finishing my bachelor's degree in Art Education, I told myself "There's no way I am applying for a job as an art teacher after graduation. I want to have some more adventures first." So that's what I did.
I moved from Madison to Austin and became an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer teaching gardening to children. VISTA really shaped my life. I made contacts in the environmental education world, and I took a position as an Environmental Educator at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I infused the arts into my entire curriculum, and I saw how they could be used to teach about the natural world.
After the Wildflower Center, I took a job as a guide with an international organization that leads trips for young adults to various parts of the world. Journeys focused on adventure travel, volunteerism, and language study. My work with them took me to the South Pacific and Central and South America. I landed in Mexico, where I lived for two years polishing up my Spanish and learning how to teach Salsa, and directing an art, dance, and Spanish camp for U.S. teens.
In 2009, I moved back to Austin. While working for a high-end landscape business, I discovered I had cancer. I spent six months in chemotherapy and one month undergoing radiation.
One day after a chemo session, I was listening to a piece on the radio about John Cage, and something about it made me reflect on creativity in a new and different way. I marveled at how he was so rewarded for his divergent thinking and how he followed so many visions. Hearing that flipped a switch and rekindled an interest in returning to my roots as an art educator. I took the GRE while undergoing radiation. A few months after I completed treatment, I began the Art Education program in the fall of 2010!
PB: What were the most challenging parts of the program, and conversely, the most rewarding?
JW: In the summer of 2011, I wanted to find an incredible internship. I wanted to work for the High Line in New York; however, the Public Programs Department of The Friends of the High Line did not have an internship program. I was fairly persistent and, recognizing that my experience with both art education and environmental education was the perfect fit, they accepted me as their first summer intern.
A few weeks before leaving for New York, I found out I was pregnant — with twins! Determined to fulfill my dream of living in New York for a summer, I spent the first three months of my pregnancy away from home, writing curriculum and executing public programs.
I encourage graduate students to find an internship that they really want. I learned so much and gained incredible contacts. I ended up working for Friends of the High Line the following year, writing some of their summer curriculum — Babies in Tote — from Austin. Eventually, the High Line's public programs became the subject of my thesis.
It is now 2015 and most of my classmates graduated in the spring of 2012. It has been a long haul. Writing a thesis while juggling sweet and inquisitive twins — now preschoolers — and a tween stepson, as well as working full-time and writing a thesis is challenging.
Now that I am in the throes of my final thesis edits and my last classes are wrapping up, it's starting to sink in that I really did this! I couldn't have done it without my loving husband's support or without the patience and confidence of you, my faculty adviser.
PB: Do you have plans once you finish the program?
JW: I'm going to do is celebrate my master's degree with my family and friends! I will continue to contribute to the world in a creative way, and right now, I'm enjoying teaching art and gardening at Austin Discovery School. In my younger years, I avoided Art Education in search of adventure. I'll be 40 this year and I have had my fair share of adventures, so I'm excited to embrace this next step.
Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Warak, PhD in Art History, 2014
Wed. April 22, 2015
Linda Dalrymple Henderson: Readers will be interested to hear about your interdisciplinary research focus. Can you talk about that and what led you to your interest in music and art, even before arriving at UT Austin?
Melissa Warak: I grew up in a musical household. My mother had trained as a classical pianist and we listened to classical music on the radio all the time when I was a child. In college, I worked in college radio and loved learning about experimental music, which tied nicely to my studies of art history and English. I found all of these great connections among artists, composers, and musicians that interested me enough to want to write about them.
LDH : How did the graduate program at UT Austin help you develop your interests in art history and other fields?
MW: My graduate coursework in modern and contemporary art really helped me hone my interests in the 1960s and in sound art. I took courses in Music, Germanic Studies, History, and American Studies to develop my research skills in cultural histories and production. I found that my Art History professors encouraged my outside interests in music and metaphysical philosophy and even arranged introductions to faculty members across campus. I also learned that many other departments at UT Austin value the interdisciplinary research skills developed in the art history graduate program.
LDH: What role did your time as a Vivian Smith Fellow at the Menil Museum play in your graduate work?
MW: This fellowship allowed me to work firsthand with objects and archival material related to my dissertation. I was able to dive into my work completely. I proposed an exhibition (Takis: The Fourth Dimension, on view until July 2015) that was approved even after I finished the fellowship. I also had the opportunity to organize a two-day symposium on art and music, for which I invited prominent scholars in the field. My fellowship at the Menil Collection also allowed me to develop professional connections and relationships with artists, art historians, and other specialists across Texas, which has served me well in my present position at the University of Texas at El Paso.
LDH: How did the program at UT Austin prepare you for your current position at UT El Paso and your work as a liaison between the university and the Judd Foundation?
MW: I teach art from 1850 to the present at UTEP, so having access to a broad range of graduate classes in modernism, theory, and contemporary art has served me well. UT Austin has had several graduates write on Donald Judd, including Adrian Kohn and David Raskin, and of course, Dr. Richard Shiff is a wonderful source for any students investigating Judd's legacy in Marfa. One of the books featured front and center in Judd's library in Marfa is Dr. Linda Henderson's book on the fourth dimension and non-Euclidean geometry, so I have always felt that there are advantageous connections among scholars at UT Austin and Marfa.
Graduate students in Art History at UT Austin develop strong speaking agendas through conferences, symposia, and invited talks, so creating community becomes second nature to many of us. I also earned quite a bit of valuable teaching experience as a graduate student. As soon as I arrived at UTEP, I began to nurture the relationships between my department and the Chinati Foundation and Judd Foundation in Marfa. Given my relatively close proximity to Marfa (a three hour drive), I can take students every semester. My comfort in working with undergraduates allows me to get to know students so I may support their internship applications to the arts organizations in Marfa.
LDH: What advice would you give to students completing their graduate work at UT Austin?
MW: It feels so good to finish that thesis or dissertation and move forward. I loved teaching at UT Austin — it is an incredibly valuable experience — but it is also time-consuming to create courses and lectures. I was able to finish only through the support of outside fellowships that allowed me to write exclusively, so I would encourage graduate students to seek external funding. In applying for jobs, cast a wide net. In addition to seeking career advice from faculty members, graduate students should also take advantage of the wide network of Art History alumni.
Alumni Spotlight: Milady Casco, MA in Art Education, 2010
Wed. April 29, 2015
Paul Bolin: It's been a few years since you've graduated, what have you been up to?
Milady Casco: Since graduating in 2010, I have been living in Guatemala working as the on-site coordinator for Casa Herrera, UT Austin's academic research facility in Antigua. Casa Herrera is operated by the Department of Art and Art History and serves as an extension of The Mesoamerica Center. After almost 4.5 years on the job, I have helped facilitate a number of study abroad programs, academic residencies, and conferences in the areas of archaeology, anthropology, education, and visual culture. Our programs keep growing every year! This summer 2015, we will be welcoming 50 study abroad students from UT Austin and other US academic institutions.
PB: Why were you interested in working in Guatemala at Casa Herrera? How did it fit into your past research?
MC: I initially arrived to Casa Herrera for the first time in 2009 as a student visiting researcher through Casa's academic residency program. I lived in Casa Herrera for three months and dedicated my time writing my master's thesis, which was a case study about art education and issues of cultural identity at the Museum of Art in El Salvador (MARTE). I never expected that this residency would be a turning point for me professionally.
During my time in Antigua, I was captivated by the city's colonial charm, but more importantly I was drawn to learning about the indigenous communities and Mesoamerican history that form the basis of Guatemalan culture and society today. There were many parallels that I had made between the histories and art practice of El Salvador and Guatemala. The more I learned, the stronger I desired to return to Guatemala and continue exploring themes that I had researched in my thesis.
When the opportunity to work at Casa Herrera as a staff member came about, there was no doubt in my mind that this was the job for me. Not only did it give me the chance to work in Central America (which had always been a personal goal of mine), but also to interact with a dynamic group of anthropologists, archaeologists, artists, linguists, and historians working in Guatemala. The best part of my job has been sharing all that I have learned to help create new and exciting experiences for other UT students who participate in Casa Herrera programs.
PB: What advice would you give to the newest graduates from the program?
MC: Be open to every opportunity and task that presents itself. Sometimes the most challenging situations can turn out to be the most transformative experiences.
Laurel Shear presents work in juried exhibition
Wed. April 22, 2015
Work by Laurel Shear (MFA in Studio Art, 2015) was selected for a juried exhibition, Cultural Conversations, at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The exhibition will be on view May 8 – May 29, 2015.
Visual Arts Center Director Jade Walker interviews alumnus Jared Steffensen, featured in Torque and Axis at The Courtyard Gallery
Thu. April 30, 2015
Jared Steffensen was born in Fairfax, Virginia. He earned a BFA in Intermedia Sculpture from the University of Utah in 2002 and an MFA from The University of Texas at Austin in 2006. Steffensen seemingly joins disparate realms through geometric abstraction. He was a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation MFA Grant in 2006. His work has been exhibited throughout the US, as well as in Mexico, Germany, and The Netherlands. He is currently the Curator of Education at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He recently answered questions from Jade Walker, director of the Visual Arts Center, by email.
Jade Walker: After graduating, what did you do and what informed your decisions in the studio?
Jared Steffensen: I moved to Providence, Rhode Island to work for a furniture designer/cabinetmaker for a year after leaving Austin, then moved back to Salt Lake to teach at the University of Utah. I eventually started working at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art in the education department.
I still had some things to resolve with the work I was making during school, so I focused on that until around 2011. Much of that work was centered on my relationship to place — specifically Salt Lake City and how to better understand what my relationship to the city was.
In 2011, I shifted from thinking about place in a geographic sense to place as it relates to architecture. I'd say skateboarding influenced that shift. The way in which skateboarding teaches you to see and interact with your surroundings based on how you move through or use them and the endless possibilities provided by that act. I also re-examined the objects and obstacles created to facilitate that movement. In a way, I think that I've always approached art making in this manner, but now I'm open to the connection to skateboarding.
JW: How do you negotiate/combine your formal ideas about art with your life-long passion for skateboarding?
JS: I think there is a fair amount of cross over between the two. I see similarities in their cyclical nature, the specific language developed to describe aspects of each community, how that language may not always be understood by people outside that community, and the learning from failure.
For me, it's about finding the places where they overlap and using those overlaps to inform my work. Whether its constructing architectural forms that have a relationship to both skateboarding and minimalism, recording indexical marks created by skateboarders interacting with those forms, how the body informs and responds to that interaction, or repurposing found objects used for skateboarding.
JW: Much of your past work focused on geographical places. How is the work you have created for Torque and Axis similar or different?
JS: It's a mix of both, but geography — in a straight forward sense — is less important now or better yet, less noticeable. It's hard to get away from it, though. I think living in the mountain west; the mountains were always looming over you, always in your field of vision. They act as walls that can keep things out and keep things in and that informs the culture and the people that exist within it.
By moving back to Salt Lake City and reconnecting with old friends that also continue to skateboard into their 30's and 40's, my work became focused on that all aspects of that community. It's a community shaped by the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains, both physically and psychologically. The community has intense local pride and a pride in the connection to previous generations of skateboarding (some of them, including myself, are pushing 30 years on a skateboard). That connection to the past and its reemergence in the present is what the new work for Torque and Axis examines.
JW: You are a curator and an educator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Salt Lake City. Can you talk about how your day job and your studio practice intersect?
JS: This may be a short and simple answer, but my museum education experience influences my studio practice which, in turn, influences my curatorial practice. I see crossovers in many aspects of my "separate" art careers.
JW: You're about to open Torque and Axis at the Courtyard Gallery, what other upcoming/recent projects do you have?
JS: Back in March, I had some photographs at the Spring/Break Art Show during Armory Arts Week and I collaborated with another Salt Lake artist, Christopher Kelly, on a project called It's Going To Take Some Getting Used To. At the end of May, I'll be in a two-person exhibition at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, Utah with Svavar Jónatansson.
JW: What advice would you give to graduating MFA candidates?
JS: Keep making. Find a community (whatever that means to you) and actively be part of it.
Torque and Axis opens May 7, 2015 at The Courtyard Gallery. The exhibition will be on view May 7 – September 26, 2015.


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Sony A7R II camera features ultra compact body and high resolution BSI CMOS sensor, on the other hand we have Nikon flagship camera Nikon D4s that features a 16MP low-light sensitive sensor with a limited no of 51 AF points, now to know who wins the competition you have to read the full article below..
Major Difference
Sony Alpha 7R II vs. Nikon D4s Specification Comparison Table.
Megapixel:- The Sony Sony Alpha 7R II has 2.5 times more resolution compare to Nikon D4S and also it is based on the world's first back-illuminated sensor technology.
It's 42.4 MP Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor is sufficient to lessen the noise production up to standard ISO and also helps to increase the processing speed.
Nikon D4S features FX-format 16.2MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor to produce high-resolution imagery. Due to the combination of both technologies, it offers a better image quality, accurate color reproduction in dynamic range.
ISO:- Sony A7R II has ISO range up to ISO 102, 400, due to high resolution and small size of photo diodes, the camera has less sensitivity range compared to the Nikon D4S camera.
As we know Nikon has pre-history of using high ISO range to its D-SLRs . Its native ISO of 25600 can be extended upto mind-blowing ISO 409,600 , which favors the shooters to shoot in dim or difficult lighting conditions. The architecture of 16.2MP FX-format CMOS image sensor supports it to collect more light and offers good quality image. It's EXPEED 4 processing towards to offer full resolution at shooting rate of 11fps for up to 200 frames.
Here the Nikon D4S has much higher ISO range comparative to Sony A7R II which make your decision very clear that Nikon D4s is more sensitive compared to A7R II.
Image Stabilization:- The Sony Alpha 7R II features 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization .This system definitely gives more confidence to both the new users and the professional shooter. During shooting it solved the five types of problems from different directions faced during handheld shooting either still images or videos. It even excels the video recording by reducing the blur production during shooting the video in running or walking condition.
It not stops there it also give relaxation to the users about the selection of any type of lenses according to their need, they can even use adapted lenses from third party and can enjoy shooting without worrying about the blur.
This Image Stabilization system is absent in Nikon D4S.
AF Points:- Sony A7R II offers Fast Hybrid AF with 399 phase-detection AF points with additional 25-point contrast-detection AF points which is supported by its back-illuminated sensor and experience the users with its speed, accuracy and tracking performance of 5fps at 42.4MP.
The users can enjoy its razor-sharp clarity and faster readout of fast moving objects due to the new architecture of the back-illuminated sensor, 399 AF Points is designed in such a way that it covers 40% of the screen area. So the users don't get any single frame that misses AF on subject. It also includes other feature of Lock-on AF tracking through which the users needn't to keep the subject in the centre of the frame to keep in perfect focus, A7RII will do its job perfectly.
On the other hand, Nikon D4S features 51-Point Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX AF Sensor in which it offers 51 distinct points and also different options are available to use 9, 21, or all 51 points depending on the situation. Despite of being a prime camera the Big and bulky Nikon AF system look inferior in front of the Sony A7R II camera.
So Nikon has to work hard to stay neck to neck in front of Sony to give the users the hassle-free experience of its Nikon D4S comparative to Sony A7R II.
Video:- Sony A7R II is the world's first fullframe camera which offers full pixel readout while recording the UHD 4K Video, plus you also get Sony's high quality XAVC S Format support. It's Fast hybrid AF with 399 phase detection AF points and 5-axis image stabilization which support the video to new height.
Nikon D4S supports full HD 1080p video at frame rates up to 60 fps.
The users can enjoy the 4k video of Sony A7R II which is produced by its full frame image sensor compare to the low impression made by the videos of Nikon D4S.
The other major disadvantage of a DSLR is contrast based AF system is active while recording the video, on the other hand Sony A7R II 399 AF points are always active, while you are capturing a still or recording a video.
Viewfinder and Display: These tow are are totally dependent on users choice, decide yourself whether you like a optical viewfinder or a EVF.
Connectivity: The Sony A7R II features WiFi and NFC connectivity, with the help of this feature you can connect easily with your smartphone or tablet that will allow you to use your camera from a distance, No such feature available in the Nikon D4s camera.
Verdict: Sony A7R II will cost you less compared to Nikon D4s and features ultra high resolution sensor, advance AF system that works while shooting still or recording a video , the camera also features built-in 5-axis image stabilization and records 4K video…. on the other hand the Nikon D4s features better low-light sensitive sensor but everything else is inferior compared to the Sony A7R II camera.
Yes we can't deny the fact that Nikon have a huge lens support, however the Sony A7R II lenses are bit limited.,
Based on Specification comparison review we highly recommend you to buy the Sony A7R II camera.
Sony A7R II available for pre-order at Amazon and B&H
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