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Actor Joe Mantegna, Relationship Expert Bela Gandhi, Sommelier Jon McDaniel, and Chef Chris Gawronski of Acanto on The Dinner Party with host Elysabeth Alfano.

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo about his favorite actors, politics and papaya!

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with director, screenwriter, actor, comedian and musician, Woody Allen. He discusses his work ethic, his tricks as a director and his view of the world.

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Academy Award winner Kevin Kline on the comparisons of film versus theater, and he even dishes about 25 years of marriage!

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Hollywood Director, Jon Turteltaub, about what films interest him and he even offers her a job proposal!

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman about what he looks for in a film on the red carpet of the Gene Siskel Film Center Renaissance Award Gala. He even dishes about his love life.

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano interviews artist and cultural planner Theaster Gates in his studio before his show at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

An interview with Reese Witherspoon on the red carpet.

Check out the goofs, blunders and all the fun stuff that was cut out from 2012.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater wig and make-up designer, Melissa Veal, takes host of Fear No ART, Elysabeth Alfano, from just out of bed to 17th Century Vixen.

Academy Award winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard sits down at The Hideout with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano, and opens up about his early days as a street musician, his experience with Marketa Irglova on the film, Once, connecting with an audience and the creative process of songwriting.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and Academy Award winning director, Alexander Payne, on the red carpets as he talks about what it takes to get things done in Hollywood and what it takes to be a director.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with Cirque du Soleil.

Acclaimed graphic novelist, Chris Ware, sits down with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano, in his home library and studio for a look inside the artist's approach and perspective.

Hollywood Director Andrew Davis, of The Fugitive, talks with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano, on the re-release of his music movie classic, Stony Island.

Artist and Cultural Planner Theaster Gates discusses transformation and re-imagining possibilities in his art from his studio with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano.

Enjoy the funniest bloopers and outtakes from Fear No ART shoots in 2011.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an intimate conversation with mystery writer and creator of the V I Warshawski series, Sara Paretsky.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for candid conversations with authors Sara Paretsky on Gwendolyn Brooks and Haki Mudhubuti on Richard Wright, and photographer Art Shay on Nelson Algren for the Chicago Literary Awards.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes at DPR Art Rescue to discover the conservation techniques that bring precious artwork back to life.

Chief Curator of the Museum of Contermporary Art, Michael Darling, takes host of Fear No ART, Elysabeth Alfano, on a private tour at the MCA. Michael speaks candidly and refreshingly personably about how important art is in contemporary society. While they walk the corridors of the museum, Mr. Darling talks about the artist struggle, the importance of the museum creating a safe space to ask questions, and about the clear, concise and non-convoluted ways we can all relate to art. We also get a one-on-one discussion/explanation of some of the museums most famous pieces by Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg, plus a few art collecting tips for the novice and the connoisseur alike. Enjoy this warm and accessible art discussion and one-on-one private tour.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an in-depth and intimate interview with Grammy Award winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an in interview with muralist Jeff Zimmermann at his newest mural at Chicago's Oak Strret Beach.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an in depth conversation with "The Interrupters" director and producer, Steve James, producer, Alex Kotlowicz, and violence interrupter, Ameena Matthews.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes and to the basement of the Chicago Theatre with Rick Kogan, host of Chicago Live!

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes at the Green Mill with performance poet and Poetry Slam Founder Marc Smith.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with long-time punk rocker and artist, Jon Langford.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with blogger and art collector, Candace Jordan, to discover the passion and drive behind art collecting.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with tango dancer Jorge Niedas. Niedas reveals the artistic principals of tango and sensuous living.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with Jay Strommen in his ceramics studio as he talks about his creative discipline of daily work and art vs. craft. He also gets hands deep into clay and things get messy!

Join host Elysabeth Alfano as she goes behind the scenes in to the home music studio and kichten with the lead singer of Poi Dog Pondering, Frank Orrall.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano for Fear No Art Chicago on WTTW as she goes behind the scenes, where the public is never allowed, to discover what is involved, mistakes and all, in making of sculpture, painting, fashion, music, theater, and food of all types in the back studios, kitchens and stages of Chicago’s artists. The Fear No ART Chicago web series, Art Scene, airs bi-weekly on www.FearNoARTChicago.com. Focusing on artist success stories, in this webisode Elysabeth goes behind the scenes with director Seth Bockley, and actors Matt Rudy and Alex Knapp of Redmoon Theatre’s Winter Pageant 2010.

Be the Groove is a rhythmic performance ensemble that believes rhythm is not just a beat—rhythm is a mode of expression. This Chicago based group fuses a variety of movement, percussion, and rhythmic techniques to create a unique style of its own. Through high-energy performances and a strong commitment to education, Be the Groove seeks to share its love of rhythm with people everywhere.Formed in 2006 by Artistic Director Stephanie Paul and founding Executive Director Davora Sides, Be the Groove has quickly established a reputation for entertaining audiences in the Chicago dance and arts community. The ensemble has performed at such venues as Millenium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion, Harris Theater, Ravinia, Old Town School of Folk Music, and festivals including, Dance Chicago, Taste of Chicago and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. In addition to these public celebrations, throughout the year Be the Groove can be spotted locally at various schools, dance studios and camps engaging audiences of all ages with interactive performances and educational workshops that meld percussion and movement. Be the Groove has also built a significant resume performing in private and corporate events including the International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place, NeoCon’s World Trade Show at Merchandise Mart and Sara Lee’s National Sales Conference. Experience the groove with us! Check out the performance page to see when and where the next public Be the Groove event near you will be. Visit our education page to learn how you can bring Be the Groove into your organization to lead fun energizing rhythmic programming. Book a Be the Groove performance or workshop for your next gathering. We look forward to seeing you at the next event!

Sharon Gilbert opened TALISMAN GLASS, Chicago’s premiere private glass studio almost 20 years ago. Her modern style is recognizable anywhere, despite each project being completely unique, and she is well known for her exceptional designs in restaurant lighting. The architectural glasswork she specializes in combines all the hot and warm glass techniques, focusing on achieving all the possibilities of molten glass to exploit imagery and texture to create a special feeling in an architectural space. Her public works can be seen across the US, both in interior and exterior locations. She shares her passion for the art of glass and offers weekend classes in glassblowing in Chicago. You can visit www.talismanglass.com to see more work, find out about studio open houses in December and find out more about class options.

Art on Track transforms an eight-car CTA train into a spectacular exhibition for galleries and artists from all over Chicago, and beyond. Each train car will showcase unprecedented feats of creative dexterity by the artists and groups selected to re-imagine this every-day space. Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, this melting pot of ideas and viewpoints reflects the rich diversity of the city itself, and promises work that will speak to every individual. Art on Track is a Chicago exhibition dedicated to increasing cultural awareness and appreciation through exposure to the fine arts. We develop exciting new opportunities for members of the arts community to showcase their talent to an expanded demographic and reach out to those who may otherwise be isolated from the Citys vibrant art culture. By presenting contemporary art in a exciting and accessible environment, we hope to accelerate the spread of ideas and personal expression.

Art on Track transforms an eight-car CTA train into a spectacular exhibition for galleries and artists from all over Chicago, and beyond. Each train car will showcase unprecedented feats of creative dexterity by the artists and groups selected to re-imagine this every-day space. Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, this melting pot of ideas and viewpoints reflects the rich diversity of the city itself, and promises work that will speak to every individual. Art on Track is a Chicago exhibition dedicated to increasing cultural awareness and appreciation through exposure to the fine arts. We develop exciting new opportunities for members of the arts community to showcase their talent to an expanded demographic and reach out to those who may otherwise be isolated from the Citys vibrant art culture. By presenting contemporary art in a exciting and accessible environment, we hope to accelerate the spread of ideas and personal expression.

Daniel Ostling is a freelance Scenic Designer based in San Francisco with a second residence in NYC. He has worked at numerous regional theaters including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York Shakespeare Festival, La Jolla Playhouse, the Mark Taper Forum, Seattle Repertory, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Goodman, San Francisco Opera Center, Shakespeare Theater (D.C.), and Portland Center Stage among others. Internationally, his work has been seen in at the Barbican and the Donmar Warehouse in London, UK and the Melbourne Theatre Co. in Australia. Mr. Ostling is an ensemble member of Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago since 1997. He works extensively with director Mary Zimmerman having designed numerous production including Metamorphoses for which he was nominated for a 2002 Tony Award. Upcoming projects include Much Ado About Nothing (California Shakespeare), Candide (Goodman/Chgo, Shakespeare Theatre/ DC), Becky Shaw (South Coast Rep), Arabian Nights (Berkeley Repertory).

Though trained as a painter and sculptor, Tony Tasset works in a variety of media: photography, film, video, bronze, wax, even taxidermy. This catholic approach is shaped by the conceptual foundation of his art. With intelligence and wit, Tasset engages the legacy of modernism, postmodern practice and theory, popular culture, loss, love, and ideals of beauty. In recent years he has turned the dichotomy of his own identity urban artist and suburban family man with a garden into fodder for objects and images that are simultaneously ironic, serious, and deeply humanistic.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Virginia Mallard is a multi-talented artist (she prefers to be called a painter) who has won numerous awards and whose paintings can be found in private and corporate collections around the world. She has lived in Europe, South Africa and various states within the U.S. Her work has been exhibited widely both here and abroad, and she has created painting series on South Africa, Egypt, Switzerland, The Cosmos and now Oceans and Rivers. An art teacher for many years, interior designer, technical illustrator and lecturer, she now devotes all her time to painting. The most frequent comment about her work,aside from its brilliant color, is that each piece tells a story.

Nicholas Barron is a fearless and unique Chicago based singer-songwriter- painter and writer who has been making his living through music for 24 years. In 1987 he founded CASA (coalition for the Advancedment of street art) when he was an active busker and the city of Chicago was trying to ban it. He and his fellow artists won their first amendment right to express their art publicly. In 2007, James Taylor introduced Nicholas as the Launch Artist for the New York Times Emerging Artists Series at Joe’s in NYC and called him “undeniable”! He has opened for legends like Al Green and BB King and this June he opens for Shawn Colvin at Old town in Chicago. He has 4 records on Candyrat records (candyrat.com). Nicholas is a one-of-a-kind, one-man band playing flowing basslines and rich, open-tuned chords, with beatboxing and singing with a voice that is part John Martyn, part Cat Stevens, and part Al Green, but recognizable solely as Nicholas’. As a painter, Nicholas paints with oil pastels on large canvases. His work is abstract in nature; raw, organic, primitive, and completely original in it’s approach. NOTE: Unfortunately this segment was not available in 720p. We have attempted to provide you with the highest quality possible. Enjoy!

Whether designing a feminine power suit for a couture client, or a unique collection for a store, Lauren’s signature style is recognized by eclectic blends of luxurious fabrics and textures. Each piece is complete with her artful touch… feathers, beading, fur trim, a simple bow or hand-made flower. These avant-garde couture pieces, as well as her classic ready-to-wear collections, have been commissioned by Nordstrom, Marshall Field’s, Macy’s, and boutiques nationwide for the past 20 years. Her custom creations are worn by women nationwide and Chicago notables, including: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer; Dorothy Fuller, Apparel Industry Board Inc. President; Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court Cook County, IL, Loretta Durbin, wife of State Senator Dick Durbin, Judy Barr Topinka, past Illinois Treasurer; and Cookie Cohen—-socialite and fashionista. Most recently Lauren’s “Birds and Bees” Spring 2010 collection rocked the runway during Chicago’s Fashion Week featuring a nature inspired collection from leaf green to firry rust- complete with birds on the shoulders. Macy’s stylist Robin Oberman stated, “Lauren Lein’s fashions and creativity made our show.” NOTE: Unfortunately this segment was not available in 720p. We have attempted to provide you with the highest quality possible. Enjoy!

Chef Homaro Cantu is blazing the way into the new era of postmodern cuisine. Heralded as one of America’s most daring chefs, Cantu pushes the limits of known taste, texture and technique in stunningly futuristic fashion at Moto. A scientist at heart, Cantu is driven by insatiable curiosity and endless possibilities. The same childhood enthusiasm that drove Cantu to dismantle his father’s lawnmower many times over and chomp on five-, ten- and twenty-dollar bills as a young boy still consumes him. Tagged a “techno chef” and a “real life Willy Wonka”, he brushes off these labels and merely refers to himself as a cook when asked. But calling him a cook only scratches the surface – delve a bit deeper and discover an equally talented and inquisitive chef aiming to shatter the traditional rules of the kitchen by introducing new technologies to his chosen craft. Cantu’s goal? To entice 21st century diners to embrace unimaginable — for most — edible creations. Make no mistake, Cantu has not lost sight of what entices most to the dinner table – great tasting food. While guests may be stunned by the creativity on display at Moto, rest assured that this young chef can cook. Having grown up in Portland, Oregon, Cantu graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 1994 and then staged in nearly 50 kitchens on the West Coast before moving to Chicago in 1999. He chose to settle in Chicago having obtained a position as sous chef at the world-renowned culinary mecca that is Charlie Trotter’s. Cantu honed his already sharp skills in this demanding kitchen and after four years, ambitious and with a hunger to test the waters, he left Trotter’s to open MOTO. Dining at MOTO is more than a culinary experience; it also provides a window into the inner workings of Cantu’s mind and the future of gastronomy. It both questions and challenges the diner. Offering tasting menus comprised of ten and twenty courses, Cantu stretches the imagination and takes you on a culinary adventure from the very first bite – a bite which may be taken directly from your menu, one that is printed on edible paper. Chef Ben Roche has become a leader of creativity and ingenuity in the field of pastry arts. In less than 3 years as Executive Pastry Chef of Moto in Chicago, news of Ben’s work has been the subject of numerous print articles and national television shows including Iron Chef America, Dinner: Impossible, Unwrapped, Sugar Rush and print articles including USA Today, The Chicago Sun Times, The Chicago Tribune, Fast Company Magazine and Gourmet Magazine. Ben has also been featured as a keynote speaker at prestigious gatherings around the world for his inspirational approach to innovation that influences numerous aspects of creative sciences. These appearances have included a design symposium for the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Stanford University’s Design School, Taste 3 Napa Valley in both 2007 and 2008, Pop Tech’s Impact of Technology on People in Camden, Maine and numerous other venues. When asked to describe himself, Chef Roche simply states, “I like to constantly evolve existing dishes by making them slightly different every time, even when following recipes. Sometimes this ends in a failed experiment, but that’s how we learn and progress. That’s a reflection of my personality as well, evolving with the times and always being prepared for change.” NOTE: Unfortunately this segment was not available in 720p. We have attempted to provide you with the highest quality possible. Enjoy!

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with author Scott Turow on his writing process, the law and a little bit of wine.

Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano interviews Academy Award winning actress, Joan Allen.

National Geographic photographer, Paul Nicklen, explains how he became a photographer and the current state of our oceans.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes into the studio of New Yorker cartoonisht, Pat Byrnes.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes and take to the streets with photojournalist Charles Osgood.

Bloopers and out-takes frmo the Susan Messing interview with Elysabeth Alfano on Fear No Art.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improviser Susan Messing from her dressing room at the Annoyance Theatre, just minutes before her performance.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton from the stage of the Annoyance Theatre, just minutes after their performance.

Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with artist, author, actor and playwright Tony Fitzpatrick.