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Pieces by Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Debussy, Dohnányi, Shostakovich & Casarrubios performed by groups from Merit School of Music and the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. The post Chamber music for strings: Spizella Quartet, Luscinia Trio, Vermilion String Quartet appeared first on WFMT.

We hear from Tristan Zhu, a senior at Walter Payton College Prep and the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. He joins pianist Milana Pavchinskaya as he plays music of Bach, Chaminade, Sibelius, and DBR. The post Tristan Zhu, 18, violin appeared first on WFMT.

Almost 100 years American ornithologist Benjamin Gault came to Kerry and Cork. His purpose was to document birdlife but the films he shot also captured the way people lived in the 1920s just after the War of Independence and Civil War. His footage was forgotten for decades but his visit lived on in folk memory. Micheál Ó Mainnín decided over a decade to find out what happened to Benjamin Gault’s films after he had heard the tales of an American recording films in West Kerry in the 1920s. Jerry spoke to Micheál and to Dr Aoife Granville from Dingle. Aoife and her sister Deirdre were multi-instrumentalists on the soundtrack to the digitised film of Benjamin Gault’s footage. https://ifiarchiveplayer.ie/benjamin-gault/ This has been made possible by the Chicago Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Silent Film Festival, and the Irish Film Institute as well as by some generous benefactors.

Today we hear from three string quartets formed at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy in the 2023-2024 school year. They play music by Haydn, Beethoven, Puccini, Grieg, Prokofiev and Ginastera. The post Three Academy String Quartets appeared first on WFMT.

Introductions comes back from the Fall Membership Drive to bring you Lily Sullivan, a senior at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy and a violin student of Grigory Kalinovsky of Indiana University. She plays Montgomery and Bach solo, plus Wieniawski with pianist Inah Chiu. The post LIVE | Lily Sullivan, 17, violin appeared first on WFMT.

Lynn Schmitt's journey began in Chicago, where she cultivated her love for art. After attending Bradley University as a Fine Arts major, she went on to graduate from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and Roosevelt University with a BFA in Interior Design. For 30 years, Lynn thrived as a commercial interior designer, contributing to high-profile projects like O'Hare Airport's Delta Concourse (now Terminal 3), international endeavors in Kuwait and Egypt, and numerous commercial spaces across Chicago. In 2005, while working at A Touch of Amish, a quilt shop in Barrington, IL, Lynn shifted gears. Her first quilt pattern was published in Fons & Porter's magazine in 2006, and in 2010, she launched her own studio, A Different Box of Crayons. Lynn quickly became known for her fresh approach to quilting, blending unexpected fabrics and techniques to push the boundaries of traditional design. Her work has appeared in multiple quilt publications, and she's contributed to several quilt books, including projects for Needl'love. When Lynn isn't designing, she enjoys an active lifestyle, embracing everything from knitting and kayaking to cross-country skiing with her husband, Gerry Gallagher. She's also eager to dive back into her early love of painting through upcoming mixed media art classes. Today, she calls Glen Ellyn, IL home, where her creative spirit continues to inspire those around her. Episode Highlights:(2:27) Early Beginnings: Growing up in Chicago, Lynn discovered her love of sewing early on. She reflects on how taking risks from a young age laid the foundation for her future success.(4:24) Interior Design to Quilting: Lynn shares stories from her career as an interior designer, including favorite projects in the corporate world and abroad. Listen as she describes a cheeky encounter where a newspaper purposely omitted her name from a major article!(11:14) The Name Behind the Studio: Ever wondered about the inspiration behind A Different Box of Crayons? Lynn reveals how her mother used a box of crayons to calm her childhood exuberance.(12:46) From Design to Retail: Hear why Lynn made the leap from commercial interior design to owning her own quilt shop. Plus, get the inside scoop on her 1890 farmhouse. Oh, if those walls could talk!(19:34) Creating an Atmosphere: Visiting A Different Box of Crayons is like stepping into Lynn's home—warm, inviting, and full of character. She shares her secret to creating this cozy atmosphere and explains why she humorously calls herself “the world's worst retailer!”(22:38) Planning a Visit? If you find yourself near Glen Ellyn, IL, don't miss the chance to visit Lynn at 439 Pennsylvania Ave.(22:50) Inside the Studio: Step into Lynn's world of “eclectic textiles,” where fabrics are chosen to “dance” together in perfect harmony.(27:45) No Boundaries: Lynn discusses her latest fabric combinations and how her fearless approach to mixing materials can work for any quilter. Listen to her fascinating take on Victorian-era “crazy quilts” and how they inspire her modern designs.(31:09) Living Like a Leaf in the Wind: Lynn describes her life philosophy—being flexible, open to new ideas, and willing to let life take her where it will.(33:22) The Best Part of Her Day: What does Lynn cherish most about her day-to-day life? There's no one answer!(34:24) What's Next? From dreaming big to pondering her next creative endeavor, Lynn is always thinking ahead.(37:02) The One Question: What question did Lynn wish we had asked? It's all about her greatest joy—her family, which remains at the core of who she is. Contact Information:You can reach Lynn Schmitt through her website at www.adifferentboxofcrayons.com or email her directly at lynn@adifferentboxofcrayons.com. Be sure to let her know you heard her story on Sew & So!Know someone with an inspiring story? Reach out to us at meg@sew&sewpodcast.com or submit your nomination on our website.Don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate this podcast on your favorite platform. Visit sewandsopodcast.com for more episodes and information. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

We welcome a return guest for the first live recital of the new school year: Jan Vargas Nedvetsky is in his final year at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, studying with Hans Jørgen Jensen. He and pianist Liang-yu Wang play Tchaikovsky, Locatelli, Weir and Beethoven. The post LIVE | Jan Vargas Nedvetsky, 18, cello appeared first on WFMT.

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with PS Innovation and Technology Strategist, Dani Filas. Get to know Dani Filas as she and Dr. Carleton talk about the exciting opportunities technology brings to the horizon of teaching and learning. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast. Dani Filas currently serves as Presbyterian School's Innovation and Technology Strategist after two years teaching 6th grade Habits of Learning, four years teaching 8th Grade English, and two years serving as 8th Grade Dean. She holds a Master's Degree from Northwestern University in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Playwrighting and a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and English (Writing) from Knox College. Prior to her work at Presbyterian School, Danielle worked at the Village Academy in Powell, OH, where she taught courses in English and Theatre, also serving as the school's Technology Integration Specialist and Thespian Director. Her teaching career began in 2001 when she was hired as an English and Theatre teacher at the Chicago Academy for the Arts in Chicago, IL. Before answering her calling in education, she worked as a theatre artist nationally; highlights included work with the Columbus Opera Project, St. Louis Fringe Festival, and the Second City National Touring Company. Dani is a published poet, a certified yoga instructor, a volunteer onstage and off with community theater companies, and serves on the board of the St. Louis Fringe Festival.

How many old wives' tales have you heard about nutrition and fertility? More importantly, how often have doctors told you that intentional weight loss will miraculously improve your IVF outcomes? If you're even slightly “overweight” and experiencing fertility issues, it's common for doctors to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest you “lose a little weight” as a solution. In this episode, I'm joined by Rachelle LaCroix Mallik. We'll take a deep dive into the limitations of studies claiming that weight loss boosts health. Spoiler alert: these studies often miss the mark by not considering other crucial factors like specific eating habits, physical activity, and improved glucose metabolism. Imagine that! Rachelle (Rachel) LaCroix (LaCwa) Mallik (Mal-ick), MA, RD, LDN. She is a dietitian and founder of The Food Therapist, a virtual private practice specializing in nutrition counseling and education for reproductive health. Rachelle supports clients who are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding or managing conditions like PCOS and endometriosis with a weight-inclusive approach that focuses on nourishment rather than restriction. Rachelle has been working in reproductive health for 18 years, starting as an IVF patient coordinator at the Weill Cornell Center for Reproductive Medicine, and is a mom to two young children. Rachelle is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including the Women's Health Dietetic Practice Group. She is also an active member of the Nutrition Special Interest Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Rachelle serves as the reproductive nutrition content expert for the Nutrition Care Manual. She has presented for the Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and at the ASRM Scientific Congress, and advocates for the role of nutrition and dietitians in multidisciplinary reproductive healthcare. Note: We're celebrating three amazing years of the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast! Just as a reminder, we're taking a two-week break at the end of August. We'll be back with fresh content after Labor Day weekend, on September 10th. In the meantime, catch up on our older episodes—they're still gems! Tweetable Quotes "Intentional weight loss doesn't necessarily improve your IVF outcomes." - Rachelle LaCroix Mallik "If any of the information that you are consuming, whether it's on this podcast or outside, especially in regards to fertility, if it makes you stressed and anxious, it is not for you." - Rachelle Heinemann "We all have to eat, so let's use nutrition to really work for us and help us feel as good as we can along that journey." - Rachelle LaCroix Mallik "Nutrition may have an impact on both natural conception as well as fertility treatment outcomes." - Rachelle LaCroix Mallik  Resources Connect with Rachelle here: http://www.rachellemallik.com Find Rachelle on Instagram! @rachellemallik Learn more about her Fertility Foundations nutrition course here Grab my Journal Prompts Here! Grab the Replay of the Resistance in Treatment Webinar Now accepting new clients! Find out if we're a good fit!    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com

When the Industrial Revolution came to town, it inspired an opposite movement that may have changed the world. It certainly inspired a construction style and a whole bunch more.  Today we rub elbow's with Teddy Roosevelt, David Sedaris, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, Georgia O'Keefe, the Carnegies, Crayola Crayons, Edgar Allen Poe, Chicago Academy of Design and the Veterans Memorial in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

Today we're joined by Serge Kalinovsky, a resident of Indiana and a recent graduate of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. He's joined by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova in music of Piatti, Debussy, Clara Schumann, Piazzolla and Martinů. The post Serge Kalinovsky, 17, cello appeared first on WFMT.

We hear one group each from Midwest Young Artists Conservatory and the Music Institute of Chicago Academy in music of Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Brahms and Babadjanian. The post Lucien Quartet & Trio Callisto appeared first on WFMT.

Seraphina Sanan is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter hailing from Chicago, Illinois, whose debut single "Left It All Behind" is making waves in the music scene. Produced by NI Music Group at Sound City Music, this poignant pop-infused ballad is just the beginning of Seraphina's musical journey. A student at the prestigious Chicago Academy for the Arts, Seraphina's punk rock spirit shines through in her approach to relationships, as she boldly declares, "When I burn a bridge, I stand on it to make sure the other person knows I'm burning it down.""Left It All Behind" offers a window into the tumultuous world of an American teenager, chronicling a summer friendship that unravelled before the school year began, leaving behind the sting of a missed connection. This song serves as the perfect soundtrack for a sunny day road trip, showcasing Seraphina's trademark fearless vulnerability and her distinctive sound, influenced by rock, pop, and heavy metal, with a touch of Queen-inspired flair.Having been introduced to music and songwriting at the tender age of four, Seraphina has spent over a decade refining her straightforward yet unique style, which captures the essence of her generation's perspective. Her melodies quickly captured the attention of industry professionals, leading to collaborations with artists like the renowned American rapper Twista, produced by Toxic Productions at Blockhouse Studios in Chicago. Now, as the authentic voice of Generation Z, Seraphina draws from her own life experiences to create music that not only unveils her inner world but also sparks crucial conversations about the issues and emotions impacting today's youth.Seraphina's debut single "Left It All Behind" is available on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a music video produced by Twin Voyages, filmed in her hometown of Chicago and at the iconic Venice Beach. Stay tuned for the release of five additional tracks this summer, each accompanied by a music video, all brought to you by the creative visionaries at Twin Voyages. Seraphina Sanan is an emerging talent with a powerful message, and her music promises to leave an indelible mark on the world of contemporary music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two chamber trios from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy in movements by Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. The post Scaleno Trio & Luminos Piano Trio appeared first on WFMT.

Amelia Zitoun, a student of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, joins us for the first live recital of the new school year. The post LIVE | Amelia Zitoun, 17, cello appeared first on WFMT.

Today we're featuring two piano trios from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy's 2022-23 school year, in music of Beethoven, Esmail, Clarke, Mendelssohn, and Shostakovich. The post Trio Nuvola & Goya Piano Trio appeared first on WFMT.

www.SeraphinaSanan.com@SeraphinaSanan About Seraphina Sanan: 15-year-old singer/songwriter Seraphina Sanan is the new voice for young women of Gen Z, spotlighting shared coming-of-age challenges through a fresh perspective and powerful, Queen-inspired range of vocal sound. In her first-ever single, “Left It All Behind” (releasing June 23), Seraphina showcases a gift for exposing her rich inner world set to music. Trained in guitar, drums, and vocal/artistic performance at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, the bilingual juggernaut relies on music as a lifeline to navigate through the angst and anger that characterizes much of the universal adolescent journey. Her central message: live your life the way you want, not to please anyone else. Though her portfolio of achievements - including modeling and live musical performances - is extensive, Seraphina had to earn her talent through hard work and focused commitment. From the age of four, she recalls learning about the artistic process, spending the next 11 years practicing the blending of hooks and verses via purposeful repetition. Fortunately, the fast-paced, crazy life of a modern teenager gives her a wealth of material. As friends come and go, with countless bridges burned, she salvages meaningful lessons from the smoldering wreckage using the tools of her trade. A mix of expertly combined notes and chords provides the vital outlet for intense emotions and impactful experiences that resonate deeply with today's youth. Seraphina's distinctive genre-mixing style taps into elements of rock, pop, and heavy metal, including collaborations with modern artists like American rapper Twista. She is fueled by the pure adrenaline of live performance, comparing the synergy of onstage and audience energy to entering an entirely different world. Through a comprehensive approach to songwriting, she models a steadfast commitment to being nothing but her authentic self as she bravely bleeds her lived truth out on paper. Follow @seraphina.sanan on TikTok and Instagram for exciting updates, behind-the-scenes footage, upcoming releases, and more. Hosted By: Terrance Hutchinson Www.Yourbestlifestyles.com Www.Bbrmediagroup.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourbestlifestyles/message

Episode 42: Seven Lessons for School LeadershipHuman relationships first. Academic study and arts training are co-curricular. Environment matters. Relentlessly make space for the things that matter most. Compliance is not the same thing as magic. Process matters and so does product. These are just a few of the ideas Jason Patera is obsessed with, which he brings daily to his work as the head of the Chicago Academy for the Arts.Guest: Jason PateraResources, Transcript, and Expanded Show NotesIn This Episode:“Pretty much all you need to do at any time to change someone's life is decide to do it. That's it, right? It's not the facilities that changes someone's life. It's not the mission statement that changes someone's life. It's not the curriculum, it's the people. Right. And most of the time, all we have to do, especially with young people, you meet them where they're at, and, and you have this power to, to help transform their entire life.” (7:02)“What I promise to them is that I'm never going to be some random jerk in a suit who you've only met the day you've done something bad. And you're a teenager, so you're going to do something dumb. When that happens and we have to have a conversation about it, I endeavor for that to be our 40th conversation. So as we have to navigate this thing, we're doing it based on a human relationship and not one of the title that I have or the role that you play in the school.” (19:54)“Most of what we think are our limits are, are illusions, for ourselves personally, and for our communities. And a habit we can get into as school leaders is to fall into the trap that school is somehow already defined, and learning is somehow already defined, and procedures are somehow already defined. And we need to figure those out and do them, when in fact we have tremendous power to just decide what it's going to be.” (41:26)Related Episodes: 40, 36, 34, 32, 27,15, 6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Brandon, interviews 15 year old recording artist Seraphina Sanan about current topics such as AI and the writers strike.  Who is Seraphina Sanan? 15-year-old singer/songwriter Seraphina Sanan releases her debut single, “Left It All Behind,” produced by NI Music Group at Sound City Music. The first of six original tracks by the talented young artist (also set to release through NI Music Group), this initial pop-influenced ballad hits hard on the universal theme of relationships gone sour, bridges burned, and lessons learned. In true punk rock fashion, the gifted Chicago Academy for the Arts student adds: “When I burn a bridge, I stand on it to make sure the other person knows I'm burning it down.”   “Left It All Behind” presents a deep dive into the crazy life of an American teenager, chronicling a summertime friendship that fell apart before the start of school and the promise of a new connection lost. The perfect soundtrack for a sunny day highway cruise, the song introduces audiences to Seraphina's trademark courageous vulnerability expressed through impactful songwriting, along with her signature Queen-inspired sound that meshes beloved genres of rock, pop, and heavy metal.  “This song was hard to write because the memory is still fresh,” shares Seraphina. “Losing the friendship was tough, but it taught me to stop dealing with fake friends and people who only want to use me.”  Introduced to music and songwriting at the age of four, Seraphina spent 11 years honing the straightforward approach and unique sound that represent the perspective of her generation. Her singular melodies quickly caught the ear of industry pros, leading to collaborations with artists like American rapper Twista (produced by Toxic Productions out of Blockhouse Studios in Chicago). Now, the fresh voice of Gen Z draws from real-life experiences to create music that reveals her inner world while sparking vital conversations about the issues and emotions that affect today's youth.     Discover Seraphina Sanan's debut single “Left It All Behind,” available on all streaming platforms now plus the music video produced by Twin Voyages filmed on location in the artist's hometown of Chicago and at Venice Beach. Stay tuned for five bonus tracks set to release this summer, along with five music videos also produced by Twin Voyages. Follow @seraphina.sanan on TikTok and Instagram for exciting updates, behind-the-scenes footage, upcoming releases, and more. About Seraphina Sanan: Seraphina Sanan is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter from Chicago, Illinois whose music journey began at age four. A talented artist trained in acting, dance, and vocal theatrical performance, she spent more than a decade sharpening a powerful sound that sets her inner world to music through an unforgettable blend of rock, pop, and heavy metal. Experience the fresh voice of Gen Z in her debut track and music video, “Left It All Behind,”  from Richard Fields at Twin Voyage Productions. Follow @seraphina.sanan on TikTok and Instagram for exciting updates, behind-the-scenes footage, upcoming releases, and more. Check out “Left It All Behind” by visiting:  https://seraphina.lnk.to/LeftItAllBehind

We are joined by Dr. Ivan Valcarenghi to discuss The People's Profession: Why Dentistry is More than Just Teeth and much more!Dr. Ivan Valcarenghi has over 35 years of experience in cosmetic and rehabilitation dentistry. He recently started Radiante' Dental & Facial in Elmhurst, Illinois, focusing on cosmetic dentistry and facial esthetics. He is also a Diplomate with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and director at Midwest Dental Sleep Center. With 5000+ hours of continuing education, Dr. Ivan is committed to life-long learning and is currently serving on the Illinois and Chicago Academy of General Dentistry boards. He is a professional speaker and has written articles for public and professional journals, contributed on local radio and TV, and has done recordings, videos, and webcasts for the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys race cars, cycling, tennis, hiking, walking his dog, skydiving, and golfing.Learn more:www.radiantedentalfacial.com ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Amico. Erin is the President and CEO of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Today, she'll be sharing about her unorthodox path, her hopes and dreams for the Chicago Academy of Sciences and her practical career advice for listeners.

Becky Ripley and Emily Knight look to the freeze-thaw abilities of the North American wood frog to ask whether we can freeze ourselves in order to return to a future world...Early March is breeding season for the North American wood frog. They are frisky because they've just thawed out having spent the winter not just in hibernation, but frozen at -18°C. How do they do it, and still survive? And what can we learn from their frozen ways? Enter the growing field in medicine called cryo-preservation: the process of preserving cells, tissues, or organs by cooling them to very low, or freezing, temperatures. This can grant more time for medical procedures and operations, and help to preserve things like organs during a transplant. And if you take cryopreservation to the extreme, you get to the slightly sci-fi world of cryonics. The practice of cryo-preserving the whole body – immediately upon point of death - in the hope that future medicine can bring it back to life. Maybe in the future, we will crack the code on how to bring bodies back from the cold. And maybe some of the science lies in the freeze-thaw abilities of the wood frog. Or maybe cryopreserved bodies will remain frozen forever… Featuring Dr Allison Sacerdote-Velat, Curator of Herpetology at Chicago Academy of Sciences, and Dr Anders Sandberg, senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford. Produced and presented by Emily Knight and Becky Ripley.

Sameer Agrawal is a multi-year member of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy and Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative. He joins pianist Milana Pavchinskaya for a live recital of Arutiunian, Perkinson, Bach and Ravel. The post LIVE | Sameer Agrawal, 17, violin appeared first on WFMT.

This week on Introductions is the first of two programs featuring chamber ensembles from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. Today has piano trio movements by Beethoven and Arensky; and string quartet movements by Haydn and Grieg. Members of these two groups have previously appeared on Introductions:: – Carrie Wang appeared with the Salice Piano Quartet in August 2021. – Amelia ... The post Hermes Piano Trio & Hyacinth Quartet appeared first on WFMT.

This episode features a conversation with three educators working to remake parts of the middle grades experience in a Chicago public school through a Liberatory Design process. Joyce Pae is principal of The Chicago Academy, or TCA, a preK through eighth grade school in the northwest side of the city. Oscar Newman is a National Board Certified science and math teacher at TCA. Shelby Hildreth is the Director of Program Design on the LiberatED Way team at AUSL, which is facilitating the Liberatory Design work at TCA. The process works to engage educators to reflect on teaching and learning and school environment and policy to advance equity in deep, specific and measurable ways.Joyce, Oscar, Shelby and Jason talk about The Chicago Academy and the students and community it serves, some of the immediate challenges educators are facing this year as we continue to work through the pandemic, what the Liberatory Design process is, the way it's being paired with adolescent development to focus on the middle grades, the application of the design process at TCA, the specific equity challenges that were identified and addressed through the process, the ways TCA worked to amplify youth voice and test new strategies that better aligned with adolescent developmental needs, and how educators across different contexts and environments can utilize Liberatory Design to address their own challenges.Additional Readings and ResourcesThe Chicago AcademyAUSLLiberatED WayLiberatory DesignStanford D SchoolNational Equity ProjectRemaking Middle SchoolLefkofsky Family Foundation

The Chicago Academy for the Arts is not like all schools. Students are immersed in their art, whether it's theater, dance, or visual arts. It gives them a special connection with their teachers because they spend three hours each day with the teacher in their chosen discipline. And because the fields are so interactive, it made remote learning extra difficult. We talk to 15-year-old Lea Gassner and her teacher, Margy Stover, about the challenges of practicing art during the pandemic.  We still want to hear your stories about what you were doing two years ago, as COVID shutdowns hit Chicago. Leave us a voicemail at (773) 780-0246. Remember to leave your name and neighborhood! Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Introductions, a live recital from Katya Moeller, a fellow of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy and a student of Almita Vamos. With her mother Ksenia Noskiova at the piano, Katya performs music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Eugène Ysaÿe and George Gershwin; plus a set of Lera Auerbach preludes including two world premieres. Thanks to ... The post LIVE | Katya Moeller, 17, violin appeared first on WFMT.

Philip Jay O'Meilia was born in 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Between military stints during WWII and Korea (serving as a Navy artist), he attended the Art Students League in New York and the Chicago Academy of Fine Art.O'Meilia's work has been displayed in galleries and museums across America, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Academy of Design in New York, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.His sculptures, paintings, serigraphs, and prints are in the permanent collections of more than 500 private and corporate organizations worldwide. 

In 1965, he won first place in a national competition sponsored by Abercrombie & Fitch for his painting Night Baseball, which began his rise to prominence as one of the country's finest sports artist.O'Meilia is highly regarded for his artistic depiction of professional and collegiate football, particularly the University of Oklahoma.In 1970, he created his first sculpture, On Deck which began yet another phase of O'Meilia's career.After starting small, he graduated to greater-than-life-size monuments, beginning with his first commissioned piece, Roughnecks, which stands in Tulsa's Mid-Continent Building. The Oil Patch Warrior which resides in England's Sherwood Forest, was O'Meilia's first international monument. 

O'Meilia has won twenty-six regional and national awards for both oil and watercolor. He has been a member of the American Watercolor Society since 1965, and is a member of the Watercolor USA Honor Society. He is also a colleague of the National Sculpture Society in New York. 

In 1999, O'Meilia was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.Jay died January 26, 2022 at age 94.

Most patients on dialysis need to limit the amount of sodium in their diets. But how much sodium is safe and what are some ways to add flavor to your diet? On today's episode, our experts cover examples of high sodium foods, recommendations for low sodium substitutes, and how much sodium people with kidney disease should have as a part of a healthy diet. In this episode, you will hear from: Melissa Prest, DCN, MS, RDN, CSR, LDN Melissa Prest is the Foundation Dietitian for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. In this role, she focuses on nutrition education for individuals at risk for and/or diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.  Melissa is also involved in program planning for patients and professionals.  Prior to working with NKFI, Melissa practiced in a dialysis center providing medical nutrition therapy for individuals treated with renal replacement therapy. Melissa completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition from Rutgers University and her master's degree in clinical nutrition from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  Dr. Prest holds multiple local, state, and national volunteer leadership roles with the Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition, the NKF Council on Renal Nutrition, the Renal Dietitian Practice Group and serves a as National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “In addition to being able to form a long-term patient-clinician relationship, what I most enjoy about working with persons living with chronic conditions is seeing the impact of making healthy behavior changes on their quality of life.” Chef Duane Sunwold Chef Duane is a CKD patient who put his disease into remission by changing his diet and following his doctor's recommendations. Duane is currently a culinary arts instructor at the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy.  He has spent his culinary career cooking in the Pacific Northwest and was a private chef for the Bill Gates family.  Duane has presented his culinary accomplishments to medical professionals and patients around the United States.  Duane has also participated on a PCORI research grant with Washington State University and was a core member on a CDC's sodium reduction grant for the Spokane Regional Health District.  For more information on sodium and a CKD diet, visit here.  For tips on limiting your sodium, visit here. 

Dr. Doug Taron, biologist and Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences at the Peggy Notebaert Museum, discusses the unique characteristics of fireflies and how to appreciate and protect them.

ARNY FREYTAG earned the coveted position of  "Playboy Staff Photographer" in 1976. Arny studied at both the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts in 1970 and then went on to further his skills at The Brooks Institute of Photography in 1974. After an initial period as an apprentice at Playboy, he joined Mario Casilli, Richard Fegley and Ken Marcus as the principal photographers at Playboy's California studio.At one time was Arny was one, of only two, photographers who produced the "Playboy Centerfold" photographs AND he holds the record for most centerfolds ever shot. 150 to be exact! I am honored to be one of those centerfolds. Miss January 1993.Arnys' final centerfold was the December 2012 issue "Miss December 2012."We had a blast reuniting with Arny for this very special conversation - Enjoy the show!A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR FABULOUS MAKEUP + HAIR ARTISTSSara Cranham @saracranhammakeup    +  Michelle VanDerhule @beautybymichellev@patreon.com/thebunnychronicles@bunnychroniclesvodcast@corinnaharneypmoy@echobunny93SUBSCRIBE TO OUR - YOUTUBE CHANNEL - for bonus behind the scenes clips.To watch this show LIVE in THE STUDIO become a PATRON on our PATREON CHANNEL.To access merch - NFTS - autographed Playboy Memorabilia and glossy autographed photos - check out our WEBSITE!To learn more of FREYTAGS amazing career & accomplishments see the links below:https://www.arnyfreytagstudios.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arny_FreytagWe are so grateful for your support! We certainly couldn't do this without YOU!Corinna & Echo  xoxoxoxo*DISCLAIMER*The Bunny Chronicles Podcast & all of its entities are neither endorsed nor affiliated with PLAYBOY ENTERPRISESShooting Straight Radio PodcastWelcome to 2nd Amendment University!! This podcast (formerly known as "Shooting...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yk699eks Highly valuable films from Corca Dhuibhne in the 1920s found. Scannáin fíor-luachmar as Corca Dhuibhne sna 1920í aimsithe. America has found some invaluable films that provide an important insight into life in 1920s Ireland. Ta scannáin fíor-luachmhar a thugann léargas tábhachtach ar an saol in Éirinn sna 1920í aimsithe i Meiriceá. Benjamin T. Benjamin T. The films were made by Gault, a conservationist and naturalist, while in Ireland collecting seabirds, eggs and other animals. Gault, caomhantóir agus nádúraí a dhein na scannáin, le linn do bheith in Éirinn ag bailiú éanlaithe mara, uibheacha and ainmhithe eile. Most of the films are about the Corca Dhuibhne area of Kerry. Baineann formhór na scannán le ceantar Chorca Dhuibhne i gCiarraí. Scenes tamed on 19 35mm rolls include farmers plowing in the parish of An Fheirtéaraigh, turf cutting on the Field, set dancing on the Boulteen, races and a fair day in Dingle, women going to Mass, street vendors, sheep being transported from Inis Mhic Uibhleáin in the naomhóga. I measc na radharcanna atá ceansaithe ar 19 rolla 35mm tá feirmeoirí i mbun curadóireachta i bparóiste an Fheirtéaraigh, baint na móna ar an bhFearann, rince seite ar an mBuailtín, ráiseanna agus lá aonaigh sa Daingean, mná ag dul ar an Aifreann, díoltóirí sráide, caoire á n-iompar ó hInis Mhic Uibhleáin sna naomhóga. The material was discovered by Mícheál Ó Mainnín, a farmer and fisherman from An Fheirtéaraigh's parish. Mícheál Ó Mainnín, feairmeoir agus iascaire ó pharósite an Fheirtéaraigh a d'aimsigh an t-ábhar agus e ag fiosrú scéil a bhí ag a athair críonna fén Meiriceánach a bhí i mbun taifeadta sa cheantar fadó. "My wise father, Mick 'Neilí' Ó Mainnín, said that this American was in the area collecting birds and things. "Dúirt m'athair críonna, Mick 'Neilí' Ó Mainnín go raibh an Meiriceánach so sa cheantar agus e ag bailiú éanlaithe is rudaí. He had no shortage of money and would sell the fishermen for what they brought him. Ní raibh aon easpa airgid air agus dhíolfadh sé na hiascairí as an méid a thugaidís chuige. But my wise father said he also had a camera and took a number of films in the area. " Ach dúirt m'athair críonna go raibh ceamara aige chomh maith agus go dtóg sé scata films sa cheantar." Mannin investigated the story and finally found a collection of Gault films, in the archives of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, among notes and diaries relating to his voyage to Ireland. D'fhiosraigh an Mainníneach an scéal agus d'aimsigh sé cnuasach scannán Gault ar deireadh, i gcoimeád i gcartlann an Chicago Academy of Sciences, agus é i measc nótaí agus dialanna a bhaineann lena thuras go hÉirinn. The Irish Film Institute decided to digitize the material, with the support of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. Bheartaigh Inistitiúd Scannán na hÉireann an t-ábhar a dhigitiú, le tacaíocht ón San Francisco Silent Film Festival. The Irish Film Institute says they are invaluable recordings that give a fascinating insight into rural life in the 1920s. Deir Institiúd Scannán na hÉireann gur taifeadtaí fíor-luachmhar iad a thugann léargas iontach ar shaol na tuaithe sna 1920í. Manus McManus said that recordings from this period are very rare and that some of these films are of a high standard. Dúirt Manus McManus gur fíorannamh a mhaireann taifeadtaí ón dtréimhse seo agus go bhfuil na scannáin áirithe seo ar ard-chaighdeán. The Institute intends to make the films available to the public on its website. Tá sé beartaithe ag an Institiúd na scannáin a chur ar fáil don bpobal ar a suíomh idirlín. Benjamin T. Benjamin T. The pictures were taken by Gault in Corca Dhuibhne in the 1920s Gault a thóg na pictiúir i gCorca Dhuibhne sna 1920í

On Introductions this week, a veritable menagerie and miscellany of groups! Hailing from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, Victor J. Andrew High School and Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative, today's episode has music from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. We'll hear seventeen teenage musicians across five groups – some playing in more than one group. Previous appearances Many ... The post Five Chamber Groups, Seventeen Performers appeared first on WFMT.

This week on Introductions, two chamber groups from two music schools, both of which reached the quarter-finals of the 2021 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. The Carmen Quartet is entirely made up of high-school senior fellows of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy; and the Golden Trio hails from Midwest Young Artists Conservatory with the unusual combination of violin, double ... The post Carmen Quartet and Golden Trio appeared first on WFMT.

Doug Taron is a PhD, Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, director of the Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network and much more. But we prefer to call him The Butterfly Whisperer. At least this week. He joins us on the show to talk monarchs, regal fritillaries, insect decline, and whatever else comes up in the realm of entomology.

Eleri Ward is an actor, singer, musician, and songwriter who loves to bring her own perspective to whatever work is before her. Originally from Chicago, Eleri studied Musical Theater at The Chicago Academy for the Arts as a high school student. She then studied Songwriting for a year at Berklee College of Music only to transfer to The Boston Conservatory where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater with an emphasis in Songwriting. Since then she has been forging her path in the Theater, hitting the audition scene in NYC while making her own pop music as well as transforming Sondheim songs into indie folk arrangements under the name SUF/SOND. Eleri's original music can be found anywhere you stream music and her second EP will be out June 18th, 2021. Meanwhile, her debut album as SUF/SOND will be released on all streaming platforms on June 4th, 2021 through Ghostlight Records. You can find her at @eleriward on all social media platforms as well as at www.eleriward.com. In this episode, Eleri chats with host Maggie Bera about songwriting, college auditions, senior showcase, agents, NYC, type, social media and more! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com

Today on Introductions, we have two chamber groups: the Omaggio String Quartet from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, and the Purple Hippopotami Flute Trio from Merit School of Music, playing Kuhlau, Haydn, Debussy, Tomasi, Walker, Prokofiev, and Beeftink. Members of both groups have appeared on Introductions in the past. Thanks to ensemble members Elinor Detmer and Katherine Chen for ... The post Omaggio String Quartet and Purple Hippopotami Flute Trio appeared first on WFMT.

Jason Patera, Head of School at Chicago Academy for the Arts, speaks with Pamela about the misconceptions surrounding drugs and artmaking, how being an endurance athlete has shaped his views on educating students, and his popular Ted Talk “Life at the Intersection of Excellence, Purpose, and Passion”. Pamela will also speak with Azul Serrano, a senior in the Creative Writing Department who shares her experiences of a childhood fraught with illness and how writing brought her solace, hope and healing.

Jamie Pachino is currently the Co-Executive Producer on The Right Stuff for Disney+. She always thought that she’d be an actor for her career, but she fell in love with writing plays and scripts along the way. Her work has been produced in four countries, honored with numerous awards, and she’s written for major studios like DreamWorks, Disney, Lionsgate and more. Jamie shares how she did it and the lessons she learned along the way. It’s an inspiring story of someone who followed her passion into a career of her dreams, and the script on that career is not even close to finished!Meet the GuestJamie Pachino is an award winning playwright, screenwriter and TV writer. Her plays have been seen in four countries, published and named the winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays production grant, the Laurie Foundation Theatre Visionary Award, Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work, and the Francesca Primus Prize by the American Theatre Critics Association, among many others. Jamie’s plays have been produced, developed and read at Steppenwolf, Long Wharf, Hartford Stage, LCT3 (Lincoln Center), American Conservatory Theatre, Roundabout, Geva, San Jose Rep, Pasadena Playhouse, Northlight, Florida Stage, A Contemporary Theatre, and the Women’s Playwright Conference in Athens, Greece, among many others. Jamie has written on the staffs of TV series for Amazon (SNEAKY PETE, CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN), AMC (HALT AND CATCH FIRE), NBC (CHICAGO PD, THE BRAVE), TNT (FRANKLIN & BASH) and USA (FAIRLY LEGAL). She has written features for DreamWorks, Disney, Lionsgate, Walden Media, Vanguard Films and others, and teleplays for Amazon, the Hallmark Hall of Fame, Lifetime, Up, and the Hallmark Channel. She is currently writing on the staff of THE RIGHT STUFF for Disney+, a pilot for Bad Robot Productions, and her screenplay MASTERPIECE has been optioned. Jamie has served on the faculties of Northwestern University (her alma mater), University of California Irvine, National Louis University, Columbia College and The Chicago Academy of the Arts. She is a proud member of the WGA, The Playwrights Center, and the International Center for Women Playwrights, and is represented by Kaplan Stahler Agency, APA (theatre), Harden Curtis (London), and Cartel Entertainment. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Lindsay Jones and their two children. LinksMore at www.jamiepachino.com.

This week we are joined by Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director. Craig was born in Maywood, Illinois. At age 14, he began studying at the Chicago Academy of the Arts and entered the School of American Ballet full time in the fall of 1997. In October 1999, Craig became an apprentice with […] The post (218) Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

This week we are joined by Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director. Craig was born in Maywood, Illinois. At age 14, he began studying at the Chicago Academy of the Arts and entered the School of American Ballet full time in the fall of 1997. In October 1999, Craig became an apprentice with […] The post (218) Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

We are back! Season 2 ladies!!!! This month we are celebrating black history month , and taking the time to highlight some of our black women that are doing extraordinary things in their communities and the world .We are so excited to talk with Diverse Shoes by Sydni Dion , along with the National American Miss Junior Teen Arica Haywood, and the National All American Miss Teen Darrea Frazier. If you don't know about Sydni Dion Bennet and Niki Bennet check out their bios below they have single handedly started a shoe revolution for girls of all colors and ethnicities . With the slogan "Nude is more than just one color" let's get Candid with the ladies from Diverse Style by Sydni Dion.BiosNiki Bennett started her childhood career out as a model. Being signed to one of the most prestigious agencies in the Chicagoland area as an infant led her to commercials for Sara Lee, photo campaigns for Sears and runway shows for several designers when she got older. Now that she is a mother, she manages the careers of her three children. Her eldest son owns his own clothing company, her younger son was a model and athlete, and her daughter was Miss Illinois Teen USA 2018, came in as third runner up at Miss Teen USA and is now a busy model and entrepreneur. Professionally, Niki has been a judge at dance competitions and pageants across the country, an active member of her church for over 20 years and she owns several companies with her husband and children. Her proudest accomplishment to date is being co-owner of Diverse Style with her daughter. Sydni Dion Bennett attended Chicago Academy for the Arts where she was a dance major focusing on ballet. She was an impressively decorated regional and national winning soloist and co-directed a nationally winning dance team all by the age of 16. Due to a double hip injury, she had to discontinue dancing. She turned her loss into an opportunity to help others fulfill their dreams by starting her non-profit organization called Dream Katchers, Inc. which raises money for children in the arts who struggle with the finances to pursue their dreams. Sydni Dion was crowned in 2018 as the first African American in the 34-year history of the organization to represent the state of Illinois as Miss Illinois Teen USA. She finished the Miss Teen USA competition as 3rd runner up. During her reign, she worked with several organizations as a speaker and mentor to young girls She now has her own company which specializes in nude shoes for women and children designed by herself, named Diverse Style by Sydni Dion. She is also a signed and working model and most recently co-starred in a commercial for Too Faced Cosmetics.

Keturah begins this episode chatting with baritone, Zachary Nelson (http://www.zacharynelsonbaritone.com/), who speaks with her about Mozart and DaPonte’s Le nozze di Figaro, the Beaumarchais plays, and their tie to the French Revolution. You can read more about these connections here: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jan/06/classicalmusicandopera, and here: https://sfopera.com/blog/the-marriage-of-figaro-fomenting-the-french-revolution/.Next, Keturah speaks with Chicago based opera singer and hip-hop artist, Khary “K.F. Jacques” Laurent. (https://www.kfjacques.com/). They discuss genre mixing with hip hop and opera, crafting words for hip hop, and his work for Chicago Fringe Opera (https://www.chicagofringeopera.com/) on both The Rosina Project (https://www.gjcederquist.com/projects/6849633), and Corsair, which was created for the Decameron Opera Coalition (https://www.chicagofringeopera.com/event/corsair/).Other interesting things that come up in Keturah’s conversation with Khary:Merit Music - https://meritmusic.org/Chicago Academy of the Arts - https://www.chicagoacademyforthearts.org/Roosevelt University - https://www.roosevelt.edu/Pivot Arts - https://pivotarts.org/James Marvel - https://jamesmarvel.com/Kechi - https://www.buzz-music.com/post/r-b-soul-artist-kechi-is-captivating-his-audience-with-latest-single-justRapper’s Delight - https://youtu.be/mcCK99wHrk0Hans Zimmer - https://hans-zimmer.com/Sledgehammer - https://youtu.be/OJWJE0x7T4QA Promised Land, by Barack Obama - https://www.amazon.com/Promised-Land-Barack-Obama/dp/1524763160

Brittney Mack is a teaching artist that believes there is no point in having gifts and talents if you aren’t going to share them with the world! Born on Chicago’s south side, Brittney had the incredible opportunity to attend The Chicago Academy for the Arts College Prep High School where she majored in Music Theatre on a full scholarship. Having studied under some of the industry's best, Brittney went on to further her training at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in L.A. then NYC where she graduated from the program. Now Brittney is a Broadway performer that has been blessed to travel the globe doing what she loves, but most importantly she is working to inspire everyone who needs a little reminder that “YOU CAN DO IT!” Some of her favorite roles include Broadway: SIX; T.V./Film: Empire (Featured Dancer); Off-Broadway: Black Nativity Now; National Tours: Memphis (Lucille). The Broadway Mentors Program is a Celebrity based program that includes many Tony Award and Emmy Award recipients. Broadway and Hollywood actors, singers, producers, writers and casting directors bring to our students their passion for the arts with a sensitivity and sincerity that nurture each students artistic needs. Our Mentors are the most respected professionals in the industry because of their talent, artistic and personal integrity as well as their truly caring hearts. This unique program is geared toward the professional and the novice performer. https://www.broadwaymentorsprogram.com https://sixthemusical.fandom.com/wiki/Brittney_Mack https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/brittney-mack/profile

It's that time of year when rarities start showing up to odd areas and people lose their minds. It's during these times that birders and photographers make poor choices that often have negative consequences. The negative consequences affect the bird, the birders around them, and the birding community. So today Nate and Evan sit down with Greg Neise, member of the American Birding Association Recording Standards and Ethics committee to talk about ethics and birding. First we discuss some rarities that have been showing up in the United States. Recently there have been reports of a Great Kiskadee, Smew, Little Stint, and Whooping Swan. Many of these vagrants have been questioned as being escapees that are not actually wild birds. What provenance is used to determine whether these are wild birds out on a journey?What is the living document that the ABA calls the "Code of Birding Ethics?" If this document isn't enforceable, how as birders can we follow these rules? What prompts changes to this document? All of these questions are answered and more while being entertain with unethical stories from the field.Happy listening and Happy birdingBiographyGreg Neise developed his interests in birds, photography and conservation as a youngster growing up in Chicago, across the street from Lincoln Park Zoo. At the age of 13, he worked alongside Dr. William S. Beecher, then Director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and a pioneering ornithologist, and learned to photograph wildlife, an interest that developed into a career supplying images for magazines, newspapers, institutions and books, including National Geographic (print, web and television), Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Boston Globe, Nature, Lincoln Park Zoo, Miami Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, The Field Museum and a host of others. He has served as President of the Rainforest Conservation Fund, a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the world’s tropical rainforests. Greg is Web Master for the ABA, helps manage social media, sits in on the ABA Podcast on occasion, and of course, is a fanatical birder.Useful Linkshttps://www.aba.org/aba-code-of-birding-ethics/

Bobby Ciccarelli, Mancuso, and Uncle Rino discuss the validity of soccer stereotypes. They discuss the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and PSG. They also talk about Lionel Messi's possible move away from Barcelona.

This Saturday, we’ve got the last two in our summer survey of chamber groups from major music schools: the Ardente String Quartet from Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, and Trio Primavera from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. We also hear Zoom interviews with two members: violinist Ella Saputra and cellist Jan Vargas Nedvetsky. Ardente String Quartet The Ardente String Quartet ... The post Ardente String Quartet & Trio Primavera appeared first on WFMT.

This Saturday on Introductions, a trio of quartets. The Gemini String Quartet from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, the Precipice Saxophone Quartet from Merit School of Music, and the Infini Quartet from the MIC Academy. We also interview one member from each group: Isabel Chen (violin/viola), Cole Moorhead (soprano saxophone), and Kelly Kim (violin/viola). Gemini String Quartet The Gemini ... The post Gemini String Quartet, Precipice Saxophone Quartet, and Infini Quartet appeared first on WFMT.

Episode 586 of "Making Waves at C-Level" is about getting your company in the media and how successful people connect.  This conversation is with journalist turned entrepreneur Justin Breen.     About Justin Breen   Justin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, a PR firm that works exclusively with visionaries and exceptional businesses around the world.     BrEpic has partnered with incredible brands including Allstate, University of Illinois, Morgan Stanley, Salvation Army, White Lodging, Burwood Group, Schuler Scholar Program, Cultivate Advisors, LISC, The Safe + Fair Company, The Chicago Academy for the Arts, Alverno Laboratories, McCormick Foundation, and numerous other companies, CEOs, entrepreneurs, attorneys, healthcare professionals and remarkable individuals.    Breen is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves, and he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Breen has built an international network of extraordinary people and believes strongly in the power of introductions and creating important relationships through those introductions.    Breen, a Northbrook, Illinois native, earned a full academic scholarship to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with a degree in News-Editorial Journalism and has served as the longtime Journalism Chair for the College of Media Alumni Board.    Breen is involved in numerous high-level entrepreneurial groups, including Strategic Coach, The Entrepreneurs’ Organization Accelerator Program and ProVisors.    Breen lives in Glenview, Illinois with his wife, Dr. Sarah Breen – a pediatrician – and their two awesome sons, Jake and Chase.    Breen can be reached at Justin@BrEpicLLC.com and www.BrEpicLLC.com. His social media handles include https://www.facebook.com/BrEpic/, https://twitter.com/BrEpicBreen, https://www.instagram.com/brepicbreen/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/    https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast/justin-breen

For WFMT’s Trailblazing Women in Music Month, Introductions features two all-female trios: the Insieme Piano Trio from the Music Institute of Chicago Academy; and Trio Reine from Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. Insieme Piano Trio The Insieme Piano Trio is comprised of Sonya Jones and Abigail Park, violins/violas; and Ashley Kim, piano. All three students are Fellows at the Music Institute ... The post Insieme Piano Trio & Trio Reine appeared first on WFMT.

We're getting wet n' wild with our local amphibian friends! For more information, check out the Calling Frog Survey through the Chicago Academy of Sciences. A big thanks to Connie, Noel, Brittany, Theo, Ben and Jeanette for contributing audio this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forest-preserve/message

In this episode, Bobby Ciccarelli and Mancuso discuss whether it makes more sense to sign a professional soccer contract or go to college on an athletic scholarship. They also talk about the benefits of being hard-headed, being Calabrese, and Gennaro Gattuso. The two geniuses also discuss how to properly grill t-bone steaks, and the new Chicago Fire logo. Enjoy the show!

Toma Clark Haines - host of The Republic of Toma podcast presented by ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME magazine - sits down with German Producer, Director and Writer Radek Wegrzyn and American Author, Artist and Podcaster Suzka Collins to discuss their upcoming film Wonders in Dementialand. Coming from 3 different locations - Toma in Venice, Radek in Berlin and Suzka in Los Angeles they discuss how life in the times of the Coronavirus feels like an altered reality. Wonders in Dementialand is the name of Suzka’s book which discusses the other side of dementia. Suzka writes in her book, “Dementialand is a topsy turvy place of secrets and discovery where I often found myself in the mirror of dementia. Its reverseness showed me the other side of everything and the other side of myself.” Toma draws comparison to this time of the pandemic as an opportunity to reveal us to ourselves as we’re faced with a new way of living. When living with and caring for her mother, Suzka decided to embrace the dementia and step into her mothers world. Toma discusses learning to embrace solitude in these times but also her personal struggles with loneliness in quarantine. While Radek, as a writer who typically spends large quantities of time alone writing, looking inward, says in many ways he feels that the rest of the world as they went into self sheltering were seeing how he typically lives as a creative entrepreneur. He explained how this pandemic has brought him closer to his extended family and actually pulled him out into more familial socialization and regular routine than he normally experiences. Sharing 3 unique experiences during the pandemic from 3 different countries, these friends laugh, share experiences, but also share themselves. ABOUT: Suzka is a painter and a writer. Her work evokes a vibrant magical world that exists just a step outside reality. In her quirky, heart-warming debut book Wonders in Dementialand Suzka takes her readers on an exhilarating journey into the world of dementialand. Suzka’s novel is a thoughtful exploration, a testament to the author’s unique insight into her personal visit to Dementialand. Chicago born, Suzka studied at the Chicago Academy of Art and received a degree from Northern Illinois University. In Chicago Suzka was involved in theater, both directing and producing; a performer of Mime for the city of Chicago, and a student of ‘improv’ from Chicago's Second City Company. As a published cartoonist, Suzka moved to California in 1986 to write/create her second book but fell in love with paint instead. She never returned to Chicago and never returned to the small boxes of her cartoon characters. As a painter, Suzka has exhibited her work in numerous one-woman shows. Her huge installations have been exhibited at Chicago‘s Navy Pier and throughout the Monterey Peninsula and has a dedicated following of collectors throughout the country. Suzka is the stage set designer and painter for the Monterey Jazz Festival since 1996 and has delighted the Monterey jazz audiences with her powerful architectural aesthetic for over two decades. https://www.suzka.com/copy-of-work Radek Wegrzyn Before receiving a masters degree for directing from the Film University Babelsberg, Radek Wegrzyn, co-founder of MAGICAL REALIST, studied political science in Bonn (Germany), working part time jobs as chimney sweep, night porter, insurance rejection letter typist, Chai Wallah and dishwasher. Professional storytelling really was the next logical step. His credits as writer, director and executive producer include the award winning tragicomedy FATHER, SON & HOLY COW as well as the theatrical documentaries VIOLINISSIMO and THE SCHOOL ON MAGIC MOUNTAIN. Radek is also alumnus of the Maine Media College and the Documentary Campus Master School program. http://www.magical-realist.com/

JAMIE PACHINO is an award winning playwright, screenwriter and television writer. Her work has been produced in four countries, commissioned, published and honored.Jamie currently writes for the series Charlotte Walsh Like to Win for Amazon. Previously she wrote on Sneaky Pete (Amazon), The Brave (NBC), Chicago PD (NBC), Halt and Catch Fire (AMC), Franklin & Bash (TNT) and Fairly Legal (USA). She has written teleplays for Amazon, Hallmark Hall of Fame, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime Television and UP, including one that gathered Emmy and SAG nominations for Gena Rowlands.As a SCREENWRITER, Jamie has written features for DreamWorks, Disney, Vanguard Films, Walden Media, and Smith/Hemion. Other film scripts have been optioned by Greenestreet, Hearst, Trigger Street Films, and Lions Gate. Jamie has served on the faculties of Northwestern University (her alma mater), University of California Irvine, National Louis University, Columbia College and the Chicago Academy of the Arts. She is a proud member of the WGA, The Playwrights Center, and the International Center for Women Playwrights, and is represented by Kaplan Stahler Agency, APA, and Cartel Entertainment.You can view the trailer to one of her films here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTiE4NrL-wY - This film took ten days to shoot!Website www.jamiepachino.comIMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2204730/ If you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.comAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=trueDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/Twittertwitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebookwww.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213805135363397

JAMIE PACHINO is an award winning playwright, screenwriter and television writer. Her work has been produced in four countries, commissioned, published and honored. Jamie currently writes for the series Charlotte Walsh Like to Win for Amazon. Previously she wrote on Sneaky Pete (Amazon), The Brave (NBC), Chicago PD (NBC), Halt and Catch Fire (AMC), Franklin & Bash (TNT) and Fairly Legal (USA). She has written teleplays for Amazon, Hallmark Hall of Fame, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime Television and UP, including one that gathered Emmy and SAG nominations for Gena Rowlands. As a SCREENWRITER, Jamie has written features for DreamWorks, Disney, Vanguard Films, Walden Media, and Smith/Hemion. Other film scripts have been optioned by Greenestreet, Hearst, Trigger Street Films, and Lions Gate. Jamie has served on the faculties of Northwestern University (her alma mater), University of California Irvine, National Louis University, Columbia College and the Chicago Academy of the Arts. She is a proud member of the WGA, The Playwrights Center, and the International Center for Women Playwrights, and is represented by Kaplan Stahler Agency, APA, and Cartel Entertainment. You can view the trailer to one of her films here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTiE4NrL-wY - This film took ten days to shoot! Website www.jamiepachino.com IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2204730/ If you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.com Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=true Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/ Twitter twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook www.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213805135363397

To watch the video version of this episode, click here. Brittney Mack is a performer from Chicago, Illinois, who was most recently seen as Anna of Cleves in the North American Tour of SIX the Musical. Her other credits include Rent, The Wiz, Hairspray, Avenue Q, Shrek, In the Heights, Ain’t Misbehavin’, All Shook Up, and Little Shop of Horrors, as well as the national tour of Memphis. She has performed on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and has been seen on the FOX television show Empire. Brittney is making her Broadway debut with her portrayal of Anna of Cleves in SIX the Musical. Born on the south side of Chicago, Britney was one of 5 raised by a single mother and “an incredible tribe of friends.” She shares that one of her favorite things to do as a kid was listen to late night story times - full stories and plays - on the radio. She recalls one show in particular called It’s Your World!, a modern day radio soap opera that played on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which she would wake up at 5 AM to listen to before school. She believes it was these radio shows that helped spark her imagination. Her mother was always supportive of her dreams to perform, and Britney says, “My mom is the reason why I’m doing what I’m doing.” Brittney attended the Chicago Academy for The Arts, a college prep high school, and later went on to attend The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) both in Los Angeles and New York City.  Brittney shares that as an artist she has always been blessed to find steady work. Throughout a performing journey that has taken her all over the world, she recalls revisiting her storage unit in between contracts in order to swap out some clothes and head out for the next production. Brittney had been out to sea on her contract with Royal Caribbean when her grandfather became ill, after which she relocated back to Chicago to be closer to her grandmother. And it was after being on the road with the national tour of Memphis that she found herself in a general audition for Chicago Shakespeare Theater. She shares that it wasn’t until about her 4th audition for them that she really even knew what SIX was all about. She is grateful for this in retrospect, as it could have added unnecessary pressures in the audition room. “It was a blast being in the room,” she said, as they all auditioned in front of and with each other. It was an audition experience like none other, and she’s pretty sure she’ll never have another like it.  In this episode, we talk about:  How she’s been spending her time in quarantine  The time she told her mom she wanted to be Gary Coleman in Shirley Temple  Paying for her first year of school at AMDA Being shot by a paintball gun when she first moved to NYC The intensive audition process for SIX the Musical  Her feelings on having a social media presence, and the SIX fan base Connect with Brittney: IG: @brittmack8 Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. A very special thanks to our patrons who help make this podcast possible! Cheryl Hodges-Selden, Paul Seales, David Seales If you would like to see your name in this show notes or get a shout out on the pod itself, visit ttp.fm/patreon to become a member and show your support!

Doug Taron, Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum joins The Roe Conn Show to explain what you should know about the giant Asian ‘murder hornets’ that are now being sighted in the United States. Follow your favorite Roe Conn Show characters on Twitter: Follow @RoeConn Follow @kpowell720Follow […]

This weekend, we look to a couple of stories filed by our colleagues down the stairs and down the hall: the TV journalists who work for Chicago Tonight on WTTW Channel 11. They checked in with students and alumni of the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. We hear those stories, plus a selection of archival recordings from the Introductions vault. ... The post Alumni as featured on Chicago Tonight appeared first on WFMT.

Jason Patera, Head of School at The Chicago Academy for the Arts joins The Matt Bubala Show to discuss virtual opportunities for students. The Academy Gala is pivoting to the “Art Matters Virtual Fundraiser,” which will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. The event will feature live performances, pre-taped videos and an […]

Everyday, we walk around this world, bumping into people, smiling at strangers (hopefully) and never really thinking about what one person may have to say, that you need hear or feel or know. One day a few years ago, I walked into a Starbucks in San Diego, and was drawn to this beautiful woman, writing at the counter.  I sat next to her and we began talking.  I love connecting with people, but I just felt like I HAD TO connect with her.  So I did.  And as it turns out, we both had aha moments that day. You have certain talents and gifts to offer the world. Unique gifts, not that only one person has, but that only one human being, YOU, possesses in the exact way that you do.  And you have everything you need to take those talents and strengths, and make the world a better place! On this episode I chat with Suzka, a successful writer and artist about how attitude is everything, you have to take chances, and you're always exactly where you're supposed to be. Suzka's creative boundaries appear to be endless. She is a picaresque artist, a painter, writer and author. Every stroke, every word she creates is irreverent, imaginative, funny, delightfully manic and brimming with color. Suzka studied at the Chicago Academy of Art and received a degree from Northern Illinois University. In Chicago, she was active in theater, directing and producing, a performer of Mime and a student of ‘improv’ from Chicago's Second City Company. But while working in California, she fell in love with paint and never returned to Chicago. Suzka has exhibited paintings in numerous one-woman shows and installations throughout California as well as Chicago‘s Navy Pier. She is best known in the jazz world as the designer/creator of Monterey Jazz Festival’s stages for over 25 years. In 2013, fate changed Suzka's course. After caring for her mother who had dementia, Suzka began to write and authored, 'Wonders in Dementialand', the other side of dementia no one is talking about. Suzka is presently the writer/producer for the Dementialand Podcast and part of the scriptwriting team for the movie to be filmed in Berlin/Hanover and the US. Suzka’s works brilliantly uncovers the other side of everything that one dares to imagine.

On Saturday’s live broadcast, we feature 15-year-old cellist Mia Wimbiscus, a sophomore at New Trier High School in Winnetka. Mia is a 4th year Merit Scholarship Fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, a training center for gifted pre-college musicians. She began cello studies at age five with her mother. Since the age of nine, she has been a ... The post LIVE | Mia Wimbiscus, 15, cello appeared first on WFMT.

Haley Bolithon is an actress and singer in Chicago who has worked at A Red Orchid, The House Theatre, Redtwist, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Children's Theatre, and others. She went to the Chicago Academy of the Arts and School at Steppenwolf. She's a Fijian-Dutch American-Australian who grew up in Japan. Haley loves her 2 cats Tim and Carl Boots, movies, theatre, art, and being maximum Gen Z/Millenial trash. Her most recent project is The Grey House at A Red Orchid.

Imagine the world without Walt Disney. A world where his beloved characters and songs never shaped your dreams, where magic and visual storytelling never sparked your imagination, and where no whimsical theme parks ever delighted your childhood fantasies. Walt Disney and his works are nothing less than legendary. From pioneering animations to spellbinding theme parks, his unparalleled vision continues to inspire generation after generation. People of all ages all around the world have been touched by Walt Disney's legacy – which didn't come easily for this innovative animator and persistent entrepreneur. Walt Disney's life story shows no traces of dumb luck or free passes. Instead, it begins with a hard-working paperboy and ends with a humble film producer, who marked history once again while daydreaming on a park bench. Top Walt Disney Quotes to Awaken the Dreamer in You All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. That's the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up. Early life with a love for art On December 5th, 1901, Walter Elias Disney was born in a small neighborhood in Chicago. He was one of five children of Irish, Canadian, German, and American descent. walt-disney-as-a-young-child Image: Walt Disney at the age of 1. Credit: History.com When Walt was four years old, his family moved to Marceline, Missouri, where his artistic talent was sparked by a neighborhood doctor who asked him to draw his horse. Young Walt instantly fell in love with art and intently developed his skills by copying the cartoons in his father's newspaper. At seven years old, Walt decided to help his struggling family by selling his drawings to neighbors and family friends. At school, Walt Disney was rather inattentive. His teachers would often catch him daydreaming or doodling pictures of animals and nature. As he grew older, he picked up a knack for storytelling and would tell his classmates outlandish tales while illustrating on the chalkboard. At ten years old, Walt and his family moved to Kansas City where his uncle employed him to sell snacks and newspapers along the railroad. Being amongst trains all summer induced Walt with a fascination for them, a passion which can still be seen in his theme parks today. During the rest of the year, Walt would wake up at 4:30 every morning with his brother Roy to deliver the newspaper before school. They would make another paper round after school as well. The job was exhausting and Walt would often fall asleep in class, but he continued his paper route for more than six years to help his family. The Army and a short-lived business Walt Disney attended McKinley High School back in Chicago, where he drew patriotic pictures about WWI for the school newspaper. At night, he took illustration courses at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts to broaden his skills. At 16, a shy yet determined Walt Disney dropped out of high school and attempted to join the Army in their fight against the Germans. But he was rejected since he was still under the minimum age of 17. Nevertheless, Walt was insistent on joining, and so he tried again – this time enlisting for the Red Cross with a forged birth certificate. He was accepted and soon shipped to France where he spent the following year driving an ambulance. For all the blood and grisly injuries Walt would face on a daily basis, he found comfort in dreaming up new cartoon characters for his future career as an artist. In his downtime, Walt would give life to his unrelenting imagination by drawing on the side of his ambulance, covering it with cartoons from stern to stern. Some of his work was even published in the army newspaper. After his time in the Army had ended, Walt Disney returned to Kansas City at 18 years old with the goal of becoming a newspaper artist. His brother, Roy, got him a job at the Pesmen-Rubin Art Studio, where he met Ub Iwerks, a fellow cartoonist there. ub-iwerks-and-walt-disney-posing-for-a-photo Image: Walt Disney and Ub Werk. Credit: Inspiration X Not even a year had passed when a sharp decline in revenue pushed Walt Disney out of the job, the justification being “he lacked imagination”. This would have discouraged many aspiring artists, but not Walt Disney. With unwavering optimism and the support of his new friend Ub, Walt opened his very first business. Together, they formed Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists. Sadly, they failed to attract enough customers and the business went under after only a month. Walt was dismayed, but far from ready to quit on his dream. All of my obstacles have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you – Walt Disney First commercial success and bankruptcy As determined as Walt Disney was to achieve his goals, no amount of belief was going to get him anywhere without the money to fund it. So he got a job at the Kansas City Film Ad Company, where he produced short films using cutout animation. Meanwhile, at home, Walt began to experiment with a different animation technique using a borrowed camera and book. Later on, he tried to convince the ad agency to adopt this new technique – but was unsuccessful. the-story-of-the-life-of-walt-disney Image: Walt Disney and his camera. Credit: TIME Walt Disney soon decided it was time to quit talking and start doing, so he left the agency and opened his second business. Walt, Ub and a handful of animators would work long hours to produce short cartoons called Laugh-O-Grams. These seven-minute animations of modernized fairytales were shown at the local theater, attracting enough attention and popularity to keep their business afloat. Although funding soon began to decline, which pushed Walt Disney to work on the story of a live-action girl called Alice exploring an animated wonderland. Before he could finish it, his company went bankrupt and he was, once again, left with close to nothing. At 22 years old and already with two failed business ventures under his belt, Walt felt the only way he would succeed is if he believed in his dream implicitly and unquestionably. He then packed his suitcase – never leaving behind his favorite canned chili – and made the trip to Hollywood. A whole new chapter of his life was about to begin. A stolen rabbit and an optimistic mouse Walt met up with his brother, Roy, who had just overcome tuberculosis. They pooled their money to set up shop in their uncle's garage in Hollywood. There, Walt dogged studios day after day in an effort to sell his Alice in Cartoonland series. He was rejected time and time again, until he heard from Margaret J. Winkler, a New York cartoon distributor looking for a fresh series. Walt and Roy were equally ecstatic and moved their operation to a rented room at the back of a real estate office. Walt took charge of animation while Roy operated a second-hand camera. They then hired two girls to ink and paint the celluloids. The rental was small and they lacked employees, but the front door proudly read “Disney Bros. Studio”, and that's all the incentive Walt needed. Walt Disney's series on Alice was well-received, which allowed the studio to hire more animators. His first hires included his friend Ub Iwerks and an inker who Walt would later marry. Their studio went on to create more animated shorts, and later gave life to a chipper, venturesome character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. oswald-the-lucky-rabbit-by-walt-disney Image: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Credit: Inverse Things were going seemingly well for the studio. Although five years later, Walt attempted to negotiate a higher fee for the Oswald series, only to find their distributor actually wanted to reduce their fee. It turned out that Winkler and her husband had poached Walt's best employees and made them their own. He also discovered that they had stolen the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. He was now faced with the ultimatum of accepting a reduced fee for his work or leaving the studio. Walt chose to leave, along with his loyal animator Ub. Now at 27 years old, a disillusioned Walt Disney stared blankly out the window while on a train to Hollywood. Disaster seemed right around the corner for his company, but an idea was forming in his restless mind. Walt dug around for his notepad and fervently sketched his idea on paper. The result was Mortimer the Mouse, later baptized as “Mickey” by Walt's wife. This character was special. He was more human, adventurous, and hugely optimistic – much like Walt Disney himself. He rushed his rather bad sketch over to Ub, who refined Mickey's appearance while Walt worked on defining his character. Walt's team was on board with this new cartoon, but would the audience like him? Snow White and the “ruin of Disney” Mickey Mouse first appeared in Plane Crazy and The Gallopin' Gaucho, two silent films which failed to find distribution. But Walt was used to failure by now and knew better than to roll over. He and his team decided to integrate syncronized sound into a third short, called Steamboat Willie. With Ub in charge of animation and Walt lending his own voice as Mickey's – the first ever sound cartoon hit the NY Colon Theater in 1928. It became an instant sensation. The reviews were beyond glowing and plans of Mickey merchandise began to bloom. the-original-mickey-mouse Image: Mickey Mouse cartoons. Credit: Cartoon Brew Soon enough, film studios began to line up with all sorts of deals for Walt. From experience, he never sold the rights to his prized Mickey. Along with his passionate team, Walt formed Disney Studios and went on to create a series of sound cartoons. Gradually, their humorous animations and lovable characters flickered across televisions all over the country. Six years and many successful animations later, Walt Disney continued to push the limits of animation by announcing his first full-length feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Everyone thought it was a terrible idea. His wife and brother tried to talk him out of it, but Walt took out multiple bank loans and spent the next three years producing his vision. His very own team thought the film would “ruin Disney Studios”. Yet Walt Disney persevered, and in 1937, the film became the most successful motion picture of the year. It won dozens of awards and turned enough profit to pay off every bank loan and then some. Materializing magic and creating a legacy For years onward, Disney Studios completed a string of popular animated films and introduced countless iconic characters. But Walt was a well-known ‘workaholic dreamer' and his mind was brimming with even more ambitious ideas. On one particular Saturday with his daughters, Walt sat on a park bench eating peanuts while his girls played on the merry-go-round. As he watched them, he began to daydream of a place where parents and children could have fun together. His plans for a theme park began to hatch. It would be unlike any other, where people of all ages could explore and revel in fantastical experiences. disneyland-vintage-photo Image: Disneyland – vintage photo. Credit: Business Insider In 1954, the first Disneyland opened its doors to thousands of awaiting public. Despite the counterfeit tickets and abounding technical difficulties, Disneyland was an instant success and became known as a truly magical place. Now over 50 years old, Walt Disney had finally made his wildest dreams come true. His animation companies were flourishing, his characters were loved by many, and his productions were crossing borders into other countries. He had successfully transformed the entertainment industry and delighted people of all ages with his extraordinary vision. It wasn't long before Walt began plans for a new theme park. Sadly, before construction was complete, his life-long habit of chain-smoking had finally caught up with him. In 1966, Walt Disney passed away from lung cancer. Although his unfinished venture was not lost. His brother Roy continued working on the theme park which opened in 1971, under the name Walt Disney World. Regardless of how many years have passed since his death, Walt Disney continues to live on as a central figure in the history of animation. Although his reputation has changed over the years, he remains known as a national treasure for the U.S. and a cultural influencer worldwide. Thanks to his vision and unfailing pursuit of his dreams, Walt's legacy now transcends generations with memorable characters and influential films. His impressive record of 22 Academy Awards is one that has yet to be beaten. If Walt Disney were alive today, he would warmly reassure you that – from experience – there is no direct path to success. That your accomplishments depend almost solely on your dedication and willingness to persevere. He would also tell you that sometimes, the key lies within your most unexpected daydreams. If you can dream it, you can do it.

Jason  Patera from The Chicago Academy for the Arts joins the Matt Bubala Show this weekend to discuss an upcoming Ted Talk. Patera tells Dane Neal and Dino Tiberi the history behind the high school, what his students mean to him and what can be expected from his talk. For more information, visit the link […]

Chris chats with New Orleans burlesque performer the Reverend Spooky LeStrange, burlesque performer and contortionist Dahlia Fatale, burlesque performer and programming director of Under the Gun Theater Eva La Feva, burlesque performer and stripper Porcelain Pistol, and burlesque/boylesque performers Willy LaQueue and Ben D. Man. Willy also co-runs the Chicago Academy of Burlesque. Finally, this episode features a competitive pole dancer and stripper named Lisa. Check out the Laurie Hagen reverse striptease video that Dahlia mentioned. You should also watch this amazing yeti striptease as well as this incredible pole dancing video featuring Felix Cane that Lisa recommended. FKA Twigs' recent music video for Cellophane also features pole dancing and is definitely worth your time. Aspiring legal scholars can find a link to Chicago municipal code 4-60-140 here. You need to scroll down to find it. Correction: Dahlia Fatale did not perform the sexy water act described in the show at the BHoF Tournament of Tease. In addition, only two of the guests (Dahlia and Willy) featured in this episode (rather than 3) teach at the Chicago Academy of Burlesque. We regret the errors. Always feel free to email Chris about anything at chris@sexwithstrangersshow.com. You can also tweet at him: twitter.com/sexwithchris. Find him on Snapchat: ChrisSowa. And message him on Fetlife: Chris Sowa. Go to sexwithstrangersshow.com if the hyperlinks are not compatible with your podcast platform.

Chris chats with New Orleans burlesque performer the Reverend Spooky LeStrange, burlesque performer and contortionist Dahlia Fatale, burlesque performer and programming director of Under the Gun Theater Eva La Feva, burlesque performer and stripper Porcelain Pistol, and burlesque/boylesque performers Willy LaQueue and Ben D. Man. Willy also co-runs the Chicago Academy of Burlesque. Finally, this episode features a competitive pole dancer and stripper named Lisa. Check out the Laurie Hagen reverse striptease video that Dahlia mentioned. You should also watch this amazing yeti striptease as well as this incredible pole dancing video featuring Felix Cane that Lisa recommended. FKA Twigs' recent music video for Cellophane also features pole dancing and is definitely worth your time. Aspiring legal scholars can find a link to Chicago municipal code 4-60-140 here. You need to scroll down to find it. Correction: Dahlia Fatale did not perform the sexy water act described in the show at the BHoF Tournament of Tease. In addition, only two of the guests (Dahlia and Willy) featured in this episode (rather than 3) teach at the Chicago Academy of Burlesque. We regret the errors. Always feel free to email Chris about anything at chris@sexwithstrangersshow.com. You can also tweet at him: twitter.com/sexwithchris. Find him on Snapchat: ChrisSowa. And message him on Fetlife: Chris Sowa. Go to sexwithstrangersshow.com if the hyperlinks are not compatible with your podcast platform.

This episode revolves around the theme of Self Care which manifests itself in many ways at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender. Here is a brief interview with Camille Leon - we are recording at the Chicago Academy of Burlesque so there is a bit of noise interference and the chat was cut a bit quickly due to studio needs :) We also hear from BHoF 2019 Best Debut competitor, Dahlia Fatale, about how she's feeling leading up to the big day and some advice for attendees. We round out by hearing from, 2019 Regional Headliner of the Smoky Mountain Burlesque Festival and Savannah Burlesque Festival, Dee Flowered as she talks us through managing the waves of emotions we may feel at BHoF.Do you want to participate? Call us at The Pastie Tapes Hotline - 1-530-PASTIES (1-530-727-8437)Email us at ThePastieTapes@gmail.comVisit SiomaiMoore.com for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experience the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition from the perspective of the team of incredibly supportive, loving, and dedicated people that are essential in making all of this magic happen: the coaches, the parents, the many organizations involved and, of course, the Fischoff team itself.   Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition: https://www.fischoff.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischoffchambermusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFischoff/                 Rodolpho Vieira – Music Institute of Chicago Academy - https://www.musicinst.org/rodolfo-vieira Coach of the Xena & Fiero string quartets Scott Tegge – Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra - https://cyso.org/ Screening Committee member for the Senior Winds/Brass Division & coach of the Fab Five brass quintet Joseph Maile – San Francisco Conservatory pre-college - https://sfcm.edu/pre-college Coach of the Bach Trio & member of the Telegraph Quartet http://www.telegraphquartet.com/ Tom Snidacker – Merit School of Music - https://meritmusic.org/ Coach of the Precipice Saxophone Quartet Brayer Teague Parent and Fine Arts Department Chair at Downers Grove North High School & Past State President of the Illinois Music Education Association Parents of the Fiero String Quartet from the Music Institute of Chicago https://www.musicinst.org Isabella Brown & Kaylin Liu, violin; Elena Galentas, viola; Alon Hayut, cello Scott Linder Father of Anna Linder from the Dajj Quartet from Chamber Music Connection https://cmconnection.org/ Allan Dennis – Midwest Young Artist Conservatory - https://mya.org/ President & Founder Deborah Price - Chamber Music Connection - https://cmconnection.org/ Founder & Artistic Director Si-Yan Darren Li - Cleveland Institute of Music - https://www.cim.edu/ String chamber music coordinator & Chamber music faculty Tom Rosenberg – Artistic Director of Fischoff & Director of the Chamber Music Academy at the St-Paul Conservatory of Music  https://thespcm.org/faculty-tom-rosenberg     If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice.   THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/

  Experience the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition from the perspective of the musicians participating.  Hear conversations about their experience at Fischoff, their preparation process, and the dedication and many sacrifices that go along with entering a national chamber music competition.   Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition: https://www.fischoff.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischoffchambermusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFischoff/   Featuring: Dajj String Quartet - Chamber Music Connection , Worthington, OH - https://cmconnection.org/ Anna Linder & Mathias Koo, violin; Julian Tugaoen, viola; Jackson Tomsic, cello Catharsis Winds – Cleveland Institute of Music, OH - https://www.cim.edu/ Jessica Chancey, flute; Isaac Ripple, oboe; Shihao Hugh Zhu, clarinet; Willem Crone, horn; Corbin Krebs, bassoon Chiave Trio – Music Institute of Chicago Academy, IL - https://www.musicinst.org/academy Esme Arias-Kim, Kelly Kim, violin & viola; Yerin Yang, piano Fab Five Brass Quintet – Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra - https://cyso.org/ Nick Szoblik & Louis Vacha, trumpet; Miles Teague, horn; Megan Martin, trombone; Christjovan Massao, tuba Fiero String Quartet – Music Institute of Chicago Academy, IL - https://www.musicinst.org/academy Isabella Brown & Kaylin Liu, violin; Elena Galentas, viola; Alon Hayut, cello Galvin Trio – Northwestern University, Evanston IL - https://www.music.northwestern.edu/ Nanao Yamada, violin; Jasmine Pai, cello; Nansong Huang, piano Lafontaine Quartet – McGill University, Montréal QC - https://www.mcgill.ca/music/ Aaron Chan & Astrid Nakamura, violin; Emily Rekrut-Pressey, viola; Fiona Robson, cello Precipice Saxophone Quartet- Merit School of Music, Chicago IL -  https://meritmusic.org/ Emmett Connolly, Cole Moorhead, Christopher Li, Taki Salameh, saxophone Éclatante String Quartet – Starling Preparatory Project, Cincinatti OH - http://www.starling.org/ Christina Nam & Skye Park, violin; Jennifer Armor, viola; Meagan Hipsky, cello Avanzare String Quartet – Cleveland Institute of Music, OH - https://www.cim.edu/ Rebecca Benjamin & Yu-Ming Ma, violin; Serena Hsu, viola; Wei-An Hung, cello The Bone Rangers – Merit School of Music, Chicago IL - https://meritmusic.org/ Liam Coyne, Jonah Blake, Christopher Tam, Rafael Noriega, trombone Merz Trio, New York NY - https://www.merztrio.com/ Brigid Coleridge, violin; Julia Yang, cello; Eric (Lee) Dionne, piano     If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice.   THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/

Today's guest in the fifth and final episode of the Fischoff Effect series is Lydia Rhea from the former Kairos String Quartet.  In this series, I bring you five former winners of the Fischoff competition to talk about their experience preparing for and competing at Fischoff, and about the wonderful adventures and opportunities that have followed their win: Blaise Magniere from the Avalon String Quartet, Dorival Puccini from Axiom Brass, Matt Landry from the Akropolis Reed Quintet , Christopher Whitley from the Thalea String Quartet, and Lydia Reah from the former Kairos String Quartet!  Whether you are a musician about to compete at the competition, or a music lover looking for a fresh approach to practicing and preparing for a concert, make sure to subscribe and tune in everyday, because those conversations are bursting with inspiration and EXTREMELY useful information!  Each group has a unique and motivating story and my guests are so generous with their insightful tips and advice!    About Fischoff Founded in 1973 in South Bend, Indiana, the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition has grown to become the largest chamber music competition in the world, attracting the finest and most talented young musicians from around the globe. and is one of the most prestigious classical music prizes attainable today. Since its founding, more than 6,000 musicians have participated, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in music performance and education.  Fischoff is also deeply committed to music education and partners with competition alumni to bring free, innovative Arts-in-Education programs directly to children in their own schools and community centers. Since 1995, nearly 50,000 children, youth and adults have received free educational programming of the highest order. Website: http://www.fischoff.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFischoff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischoffchambermusic/       Meet the former Kairos String Quartet – 2018 Junior Division Gold Medal Joshua Brown & Julian Rhee, violin/viola | Thompson Wang, violin | Lydia Rhea, cello   The Kairos String Quartet, coached by Rodolfo Vieira, is comprised of Joshua Brown (violin/viola), Julian Rhee (violin/viola), Thompson Wang (violin), and Lydia Rhea (cello). “Kairos”, the decisive time for opportunity and action, captures the essence of ambition and boldness found in these four young artists. Kairos was formed in September of 2017 when all four students were scholarship recipient Fellows at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, a pre-college training program for gifted musicians. Kairos Quartet won the Gold Medal in the Junior Division of the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Competition and First Prize in the Junior String Division of the 2018 M-Prize International Chamber Arts Competition, making Kairos the first chamber group to win the top prizes at both Fischoff and M-Prize in the same year. They were also awarded the Grand Prize at the A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition, First Place at the Rembrandt Chamber Players Competition, and the Silver Medal at the St. Paul String Quartet Competition. Named the Rembrandt Young Artists for 2018, Kairos was featured on a live broadcast of WFMT's Introductions. All four members are currently pursuing music performance in college; Joshua, Julian, and Thompson are students at the New England Conservatory while Lydia is studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music.   Lydia Rhea, cello http://www.lydia-rhea.com/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydia_cello/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-KjdWREr9lehnLNf8wekg   Cellist Lydia Rhea is quickly garnering international recognition as a skilled soloist and chamber musician while currently pursuing a BM in Cello Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Dr. Melissa Kraut. Formerly a scholarship recipient Fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy, a training center for gifted pre-college musicians, Lydia studied with artist faculty member Hans Jørgen Jensen for four years.  As a soloist, Lydia has performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and the New World Youth Symphony Orchestra, among others, and appeared on NPR's From the Top with world-renowned jazz pianist Fred Hersch and guest host Yuga Cohler. An accomplished chamber musician, Lydia earned numerous honors as the cellist of the Kairos String Quartet in the 2017-2018 season. Kairos won the Gold Medal in the Junior Division of the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber Competition and First Prize in the Junior String Division of the 2018 M-Prize International Chamber Arts Competition, making Kairos the first chamber group to win the top prizes at both Fischoff and M-Prize in the same year. They were also awarded the Grand Prize at the A.N. and Pearl G. Barnett Chamber Music Competition, First Place at the Rembrandt Chamber Players Competition, and the Silver Medal at the St. Paul String Quartet Competition. Named the Rembrandt Young Artists for 2018, Kairos was featured on a live broadcast of WFMT's Introductions and NPR's From the Top. Lydia made her debut at the age of nine with the New World Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fishers Chamber Players, and she has twice served as principal cellist in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Side-by-Side program. Most recently, in the summer of 2018, she was invited to be a Professional Performance Artist at the Boston Music Institute's 12-Hour Masterclasses with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and she attended the Festival de Écoles d'Art Americaines de Fountainebleau in France on a full scholarship as the festival's youngest participant. While there, her string quartet was awarded the Premier Prix and the Prix du Château de Fontainebleau for the best interpretation of Ravel's String Quartet in the Prix Ravel, sponsored by the Maurice Ravel Foundation. In the summers of 2016 and 2017, Lydia attended the Heifetz International Music Institute, while previous summers were spent at the Meadowmount School of Music, Sewanee Summer Music Festival, and the Indiana University String Academy. Lydia has had the privilege of taking lessons and master classes with Gary Hoffman, Philippe Muller, Pinchas Zukerman, Robert Levin, Blaise Déjardin, Sharon Robinson, Amir Eldan, Merry Peckham, Jonathan Koh, Richard Hirschl, and Richard Aaron, among others. Lydia plays on a cello made by Lawrence Wilke in 2008.   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a huge thank you to my producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/

Sermon delivered by Rev. Scott Aaseng on March 24, 2019. In a world where everything seems like it's coming apart, we are called to make connections - between humans and the earth, between faith and action, between ourselves and others - and live out the interdependence we claim. Introductory music sung by Isabella Carrasquillo, sophomore at Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. She was one of three winners of the Unity Temple Vocal Music Scholarship funded by the annual UT Spring Music festival. The theme for March is what it means to be a people of journey. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections

Originally recorded late March 2014 02:13 - Introducing Dan and a glimpse into his history with our group  04:00 - Dan and Nilsa and The Women 07:38 - "…it started when I was 11, 12 years old…" 10:45 - Encounters with soon-to-be-famous campers 14:28 - The Notorious C.T.S. 19:25 - Dan goes method  22:04 - Going to Chicago Academy for the Arts and meeting Ronnie  33:01 - "…I can drink more than anybody else, all of a sudden people like me..."  40:44 - The Great and Terrible NYU 47:55 - Acting vs. Directing and Teaching 53:35 - Seymour 59:33 - A Warlock's Dark Magic  1:04:15 - "We want to start a theater company and we want to name it after a Bruce Springsteen song."  01:09:41 - Finding the opposite 1:12:20 - "I was so engrossed with all of this stuff that I had to pull myself out of it." 1:17:07 - Summer of 2001 1:20:42 - Fools for love 1:24:56 - A lot of chaos leads to a Wonderful Life 1:30:24 - Mystery Science Theater 3000: An Obsessive Odyssey 1:37:44 - Why aren't you auditioning? 1:43:10 - Dan Taube's advice to Bryn 1:47:59 - Baby With The Bathwater and other upcoming coolness 1:50:37 - A sincere discussion about the title of our podcast 1:52:41 -"I've done what I've done because I love it and I can't imagine doing anything else…" Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "AYFY 1" - Christopher Kriz

Welcome to Disney in Review! Today, we trace Walt Disney's lineage, travel to his hometown of Marceline, Missouri, and join him in France during World War I.    Follow the podcast on social media: Facebook- @disneyinreviewpodcast (https://www.facebook.com/disneyinreviewpodcast/) Twitter- @DisneyinRev (https://mobile.twitter.com/DisneyinRev) Instagram- @disneyinreview (https://www.instagram.com/disneyinreview/) I'd love to hear from you via email at disneyinreview@hotmail.com!   Sources Cited: 1. Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination by Neal Gabler  http://amzn.to/2EdjNYT  2. How to Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life by Pat Williams with Jim Denney  http://amzn.to/2EFWPY6  3. In the Service of the Red Cross: Walt Disney's Early Adventures: 1918-1919 by David Lesjak http://amzn.to/2EdW4HZ    Disney History Timeline   Herbert Arthur Disney (December 8, 1888 – January 29, 1961) Raymond “Ray” Arnold Disney (December 30, 1890 – May 24, 1989) Roy Oliver Disney (June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) Ruth Flora Disney (December 6, 1903 – April 7, 1995)   Disney Lineage -d’Isignys of Normandy, arrived in England with William the Conqueror and fought at the Battle of Hastings (October 14, 1066) -In late seventeenth century, during English Restoration, a Protestant branch of the family moved to County Kilkenny, Ireland   July 1834 (Decade before the Potato Famine) -Arundel Elias Disney (Elias’s grandfather, Walt’s great-grandfather) sold his holdings and moved from Liverpool to America with wife and 2 kids & his older brother (Robert) and his wife and 2 kids on the New Jersey   1835 -Arundel bought 149 acres along Maitland River and moved to the township of Goderich in SW Ontario’s wilderness (Canada), near Lake Huron -Arundel built his area’s first grist mill and sawmill, farmed his land, and had 16 kids (8 girls & 8 boys)   1858 -Oldest son, Kepple (25), married Mary Richardson (another Irish immigrant) -Bought 100 acres of lands and built small pine cabin and moved to Bluevale in Morris Township (north of Goderich) -Elias Disney (February 6, 1859 – September 13, 1941) -Kepple restlessly strikes out             -Oil struck nearby in Oil Springs – rented his farm, left family with Mary’s sister, and joined drilling crew for 2 years (Struck no oil)             -Returned to Bluevale, then left to drill salt wells for one year (still no fortune)             -Returned to Bluevale and built new frame house on his land and started farming again   1877 -Kepple left with Elias (18) and Robert (2nd oldest son) heading to California, where gold had been struck -Only got to Kansas. Kepple bought >300 acres in NW Kansas (Ellis county) from Union Pacific Railroad (trying to get people to settle at division points along the train route throughout the state; Disneys couldn’t get land through the Homestead Act because not American citizens) -Dry and bitter cold climate/rough frontier, making it hard to farm, so raised livestock instead (sheep and cattle could graze on yellow buffalo grass) -Difficult to farm, so men join railroad crews and women sell buffalo bones to fertilizer manufacturers   1886 -Winter of 1885/1886 rough (10-12 foot snow banks) -Kepple and Elias (27) went on a reconnaissance trip to Lake County, middle of Florida with their neighbors, the Call family, including their 16 year-old daughter Flora Call -Kepple returned to Ellis County, Kansas, but Elias stayed with the Calls in the middle of Florida   Call lineage -Moved from England to America in 1636, first near Boston then to upstate New York -In 1825, Eber Call, Flora’s grandfather, left for Huron County, Ohio with wife and 3 kids, to escape hostile Indians and “bone-chilling cold”, and farmed several acres -Eber’s son, Charles Call, graduated with honors from Oberlin College in 1847 -Charles then headed to California to find gold then drifted around the West for a few years until he ended up near Des Moines, Iowa and met a German immigrant by the name of Henrietta Gross. -Charles Call and Henrietta Gross got married on September 9, 1855 -Charles and wife returned to father’s house in Ohio, and Charles became a teacher like his two sisters -Flora Call (April 22, 1868 – November 26, 1938) -January 1879- Charles and his wife and 10 kids moved to Ellis County, Kansas because he was afraid one of his 8 daughters would marry one of the neighbor family’s 8 sons, all of whom were “not sober enough” for the devout father, Charles Call -1880- Flora was sent to Ellsworth to train to be a teacher and roomed with Albertha Disney, Elias’s sister   1886 -Elias moved to Acron. -Calls moved to adjacent town of Kismet. Charles raised oranges on several acres and began teaching in neighboring Norristown -Flora was the teacher in Acron her 1st year and Paisley her 2nd year   1888 -Elias (29) and Flora (19) got married on New Year’s Day, 1888 in the Calls’ home in Kismet -Elias bought an orange grove, but freeze destroyed most of the crop -Charles Call had an accident while clearing his land of pine trees and never recovered -Charles Call died in early 1890 -Robert Disney (Elias’s younger brother) had moved to Chicago in 1889 and built a hotel in preparation of the 1893 Columbian Exposition (celebration of the 400-year anniversary of Columbus’s discovery of America. -Herbert Arthur Disney (December 8, 1888 – January 29, 1961)   1890 -Elias, Herbert, and pregnant Flora moved to Chicago (Rented one-story frame cottage at 3515 South Vernon in South side of Chicago, located 20 blocks from exposition)   1891 -Raymond “Ray” Arnold Disney (December 30, 1890 – May 24, 1989) -Elias earned $1/day as a carpenter -Saved $700 and bought land in 1892 through Robert’s real estate connections and built 2-story wooden cottage at 1249 Tripp Avenue (later renumbered as 2156 North Tripp Avenue in 1909)   1893 - Roy Oliver Disney (June 24, 1893 – December 20, 1971) -Disneys moved to Tripp Avenue in spring 1893, which had just begun undergoing construction -Elias bought plots of land in the neighborhood, designed houses, and built them -By 1900, Elias had built 2 homes: sold one home for $2500 and rented out the other for extra income -St. Paul’s Congregation Church built in October 1900, 2 blocks from the Disney’s home (Elias named a trustee and member of the building committee) -Disneys attended church throughout the week, and when the preacher was gone, Elias would occasionally preach -Walt born in the upper bedroom of the Tripp house -Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) -Bet with pastor: Minister Walter Parr’s wife and Flora were pregnant at the same time. Elias and Walter agreed if they both had sons, they would name them after each other (Supposedly Ray was originally named Walter, per his birth registration; Walt had no birth certificate, just a baptismal certificate) -Also rumored Walt was born in Mojacar, Spain, his parents had emigrated to the US and worked for Elias, who adopted Walt, per the Spanish magazine, Primer Plano -The Parr’s child was born in July 1902 and named Charles Alexander -Another of Parr’s children, born in May 1904, was named Walter Elias Parr -Ruth Flora Disney (December 6, 1903 – April 7, 1995)   1906 (Marceline) -2 neighbor boys the same age as Herbert and Ray and from a family in their congregation attempted to rob a car barn and killed a cop in a shootout -Elias was afraid his boys would follow the same path, since the neighborhood was getting rougher -February 1906, sold Tripp house for $1800, and sold another in March -Elias, Herbert, and Ray went to Missouri in a boxcar to prepare the farm -Flora, Roy, Walt, and Ruth came later on the Sante Fe train -Uncle Robert owned 500 acres a mile west of the Disneys -45 acre farm near Marceline, Missouri, 100 miles NE of Kansas City on Santa Fe RR, with whitewashed house -Walt’s first pet, Maltese terrier, followed Roy into town one day and didn’t come back -Piglet named Skinny, followed Walt like a puppy -Walt didn’t start school until age 7, so he could accompany Ruth to school -Marceline was the seat of the western division of the Santa Fe Railroad. Because of its large workforce, it had a large progressive population that supported William Jennings Bryan, and this contributed to Walt’s cultural education -Walt saw his first circus parade. Walt made his own and displayed it for neighboring kids -Walt attended his first Chautauqua (traveling tent show that featured the leading speakers of the time) -Walt saw his first theatrical play: Touring performance of Peter Pan starring Maude Adams             -Walt and Roy reprised the role at school using a hoist and tackle set that broke -Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show paraded through Marceline, when Buffalo Bill stopped his buggy and invited Walt to join him -Walt saw his first motion picture: Depiction of crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Walt convinced Ruth to go, and they both got scolded by parents when they came home after dark -Uncle Edmond “Ed” Disney (Elias’s younger brother, with intellectual disability, real-life Peter Pan, Walt admired his juvenile sense of freedom) -Uncle Robert and his wife Margaret would visit, and Aunt Margaret “Auntie” would bring pencils and Big Chief drawing tablets for Walt to draw on. She encouraged his art. -Doc Sherwood (Retired doctor with wife and no children, so they basically adopted Walt as their son) -Doc commissioned Walt to draw his prize Morgan stallion, Rupert. That day Rupert was skittish, so Doc had to hold his reins, and Walt had trouble drawing the horse. -Different stories: Doc paid Walt a nickel or a quarter for the drawing (unlikely for the frugal doctor) OR Doc framed and hung the drawing in his house -Walt and Ruth used tar from barrels’ tar lining on the farm to pain the side of their whitewashed house. Walt convinced Ruth because he told her it could come off.   1907 -Herbert and Ray grew wheat on Uncle Robert’s land with his permission, neighbors harvested it, and they got the money. -Elias asked what they were going to do with the money, and one said he wanted to buy a pocketwatch. Elias freaked and said instead he would take the money to help pay off the farm. -Herbert and Ray left the farm that night, withdrew their money from the bank, and hopped on a train for Chicago. -By spring, they had moved to Kansas City, where Robert got them jobs as bank clerks -Herbert became a postal service mail carrier in 1909 -Herbert and Ray would send old clothes to Flora for her to hem for Roy and Walt -Herbert and Ray would occasionally visit the family in Marceline, but the rift/wounds never fully healed   1910 -Farm was harder to run without Herbert and Ray -Elias formed a chapter of a farmer’s union, The American Society of Equity -Elias became sick with typhoid or diphtheria early in 1910, after which he was too weak to work the farm -Crop prices fell, and there was a 5-month-long coal strike in summer of 1910 -Elias finally sold farm in November 1910 for $5,175 -The Disneys moved into town in Marceline to a small 4-room house at 508 Kansas Avenue, so kids could finish semester and Elias recover his health -Walt would remember his idealized version of Marceline, the rustic farm city, which would eventually inspire/influence:             -So Dear to My Heart, Pollyanna, Disneyland’s Main Street USA and Tom Sawyer Island, and early cartoons about animals and farm life   1910 -Moved to Kansas City to 2706 E 31st St (small house, no indoor plumbing, outdoor shed “barn” that Walt and Roy would stay in when family visited, close proximity to Fairmount amusement park) -Elias bought distributorship of Kansas City Star newspaper in Roy’s name -13 editions of the paper delivered per week -Elias made about $28/week. Roy made $3. Walt (9) made “some little amount.” - Walt and Roy delivered papers starting around 3:30AM daily (took pushcarts resembling roman chariots to the paper’s distribution points, load up with papers, then return to Santa Fe St to deliver papers; papers too heavy on Sundays to make one trip) -First year, Walt delivered his 50 papers per edition by foot, second by bike (Walt got the bike because Roy left the route to become a bank clerk after graduating, and Walt took over Roy’s route too) -To make extra money, Walt also delivered medicine on his route for a pharmacy. Eventually Walt got 50 extra papers to sell near a trolley stop, then on the trolley -Because of the paper route, he would get to school late and leave early -Walt had to walk up to each door to make sure the paper wouldn’t fly away (put under a brick or between 2 doors) -In winter, snow would come up to his neck, and he would fall asleep in entryways of apartment buildings on his route. -In his 6 years on the route, Walt only missed 5 weeks:             -2 weeks with a severe cold             -1 week to visit his Aunt Josie in Hiawatha (Hi-wath-uh), Kansas (1913)             -2 weeks in 1916 when he kicked a piece of ice that had a nail hidden in it (Spent his recovery renovating Bellefontaine house with new kitchen, bedroom, and a bathroom to replace outhouse) -Walt never forgot his time with the paper route (Still having nightmares 40 years later about missing a customer on the route) -Elias’s temper and frugality distanced him from Walt (Elias invested Walt’s money earned from the trolley; Walt got another job at a candy store to earn money to buy extra papers for extra money that Elias didn’t know about) -Disney frugality -> Walt’s most memorable Christmas gift was a new pair of steel-toed leather boots to replace his worn-out shoes -Elias ordered 14 year-old Walt to the basement for a beating for being “too insolent,” but Roy pulled Walt aside and told him to resist. Walt went downstairs, and Elias followed. Elias yelled and grabbed a hammer to hit Walt, but Walt rose up and grabbed his father’s hand and took the hammer. After this, Elias never touched Walt again. -Roy took a parental role for Walt and Ruth (buying toys and candy, taking to the movies, trade stories, etc.)   1912 -Roy left home in the middle of the night for Kansas -Walt in 5th grade at Benton Grammar School -Walt’s best friend, Walter Pfeiffer (lived on Bellefontaine) -Walt had a curfew of 9pm for the paper route, but he’d sneak out to the Pfeiffers (family of performers) -Walt’s principal, Mr. Cottingham (1938 Walt invited entire student body to watch Snow White for free) -Walt/Walt skit in school talent show, “Fun in the Photograph Gallery” -“The Two Walts” skits and comedy routines at amateur night contests in Kansas City at Agnes Theater -Walt did impressions of Charlie Chaplin, drew cartoons, and told stories -Walt continued to draw throughout school (margins of textbooks, perfect Teddy Roosevelt on chalkboard, school posters for events, cartoon advertisements on glass slides for Agnes Theater) -Just as he had for Doc Sherwood, Walt drew cartoons for Bert Hudson, owner of a barbershop, in exchange for free haircut or 10-15 cents, and Bert Hudson would hang the pictures in a special frame. -Amusement parks in Kansas City: Fairmount Park “Fairyland per Ruth” (giant dipper rides, 9-hole golf course, zoo, swimming/boating on lake, 4thof July fireworks show) Electric Park (one of the largest amusement parks at the time, band concerts, thrill rides, spectacular nighttime fireworks displays, steam-powered train that circled the park, named from 100,000 electric bulbs transformed nightly)   1914 -Summer/Fall 1914 moved to 3028 Bellefontaine 2-story house (still along paper route)   1916 (Walt 14) -Elias allowed Walt to begin taking Saturday art classes at the Kansas City Art Institute in the downtown YMCA building (learned basics of sculpture and casting) -First feature-length film seen: silent movie of Snow White, starring Marguerite Clark   1917 (Walt 15) -March 1917- Elias sold newspaper route for $16,000 to invest and buy shares in jelly-canning firm, O’Zell Company of Chicago -Elias, Flora, and Ruth moved to Chicago to head up construction and maintenance at company’s factory. Elias became O’Zell executive -Walt stayed with Herbert and Roy in Bellefontaine Street home (Herb married with 1-yo daughter, Roy unmarried bank clerk) -June 1917- Walt graduated from Benton School (school ended at 7th grade) -Principal Cottingham gave Walt a $7 prize for a comic character Walt had drawn -Roy joined Navy in June 1917 after America entered WWI (2 weeks after Walt graduated) -Roy got Walt a summer job as “news butcher” for Van Noyes News Company (selling newspapers, candy, and tobacco to passengers on Santa Fe RR, brief education in business; quit after 2 months) -At end of summer, Walt moved to Chicago with his family -By day attended William McKinley High School in West Side Chicago, near Disney’s house on Ogden Avenue. -Walt worked as cartoonist on McKinley HS magazine, The Voice -Winter 1917 until Spring 1918- Elias paid for night classes at Chicago Academy of Fine Arts (Walt convinced Elias it had “educational value”). Walt’s first exposure to live models, but he realized his talent lay in caricature, not being a “fine artist” -Leroy Gossett and Carey Orr, Chicago newspaper cartoonists, mentored Walt and inspired him to pursue career as newspaper cartoonist   1918 (Walt 16) -1st Girlfriend, Beatrice Conover -Walt worked part-time at O’Zell Company from the time school let out for summer until July   World War I -Walt tried to join the Navy with friend, Russell Maas, but rejected for being too young -Walt tried to join Canadian Army with his friend, where age limit was lower, but Russell was rejected for poor eyesight (wore glasses and Walt didn’t want to join without Russell) -Turned down for post office job because too young (got job same day by wearing father’s hat and false moustache and returning to same man) -September 3, 1918- Bomb went off in Chicago Federal Building where Walt was walking through the post office after finishing his mail run (Bomb killed 4 and injured 30) -Walt tried to join Red Cross’s American Ambulance Corps (age limit 17) with Russell (fake names: St. John brothers). Plan failed when asked for passports, and Russell’s mom told Flora -Walt asked parents to join Red Cross. Elias refused. -Walt enlisted on September 16, 1918 (changed his birthday from 1901 to 1900 on his certificate after his mom had it notarized) -Walt’s training at Camp Scott (Chicago South Side near University of Chicago) cut short by influenza epidemic, contracted within days of starting training. Walt, Flora, and Ruth sick, and Flora took care of them at home (Hospitals considered unsafe). -When Walt recovered 3 weeks later, his unit shipped for France with Russell. -A month and a half later, on November 4, 1918 – Walt returned to Camp Scott, reassigned to new unit and sent by train for training at Camp King, located in Sound Beach, Connecticut. -Walt trained with Ray Kroc (15 year-old ambulance corpsman, lied about age also) -November 11, 1918 –Armistice signed at Compiegne, France (War ended) -November 18, 1918 –Walt shipped out for Le Havre, France aboard SS Vaubin (converted cattle ship) to be ambulance driver -November 30, 1918 –Walt landed in Le Havre, France. Took train from coast to Paris, where he chauffeured military officers around Paris. -February 1919- Transferred to Neufchateau (150 miles east of Paris) and ran errands for the canteen that served troop replacements passing through Neufchateau. Later drove relief supplies to war-ravaged areas. -Made extra money by painting discarded German helmets to look like battlefield souvenirs (Sent money home to Flora via American Express with instructions to buy Ruthie a watch and save rest in bank) -Walt started smoking (Eventually became 3 pack-per-day habit by end of life)   1919 -July 1919- Walt reassigned to Paris -August 7, 1919- Walt applied for a discharge -September 1919 –Walt’s ambulance unit disbanded -October 9, 1919- Walt arrived in New York Harbor on SS Canada -October 10, 1919- Walt discharged from Red Cross -October 11, 1919- Walt arrived in Chicago -Beatrice wrote Walt letters while he was in France, but she was engaged when Walt returned to Chicago (got married in April 1920), and Walt declared himself “through with women.” -Walt had saved $600 from his earnings in France ($300 from a craps game in Neufchateau) -Walt declined Elias’s job offer at O’Zell and set his sights on becoming a newspaper cartoonist.   The intro and outro of this podcast are public domain songs obtained from freemusicarchive.org. Intro- The Royal Vagabond by Jockers Dance Orchestra Outro- Hello Central, Give Me Heaven by Byron Harlan   Thanks for listening! Subscribe to get all the latest episodes, and share this episode with someone you think would enjoy it!

Tranquility Bass was the stage name of Michael Adam Kandel,(1967/1968 – May 17, 2015) an American musician whose music has been variously categorized as ambient house, trip hop, and funk rock. He released various singles during the 1990s, followed by his first full-length album, Let The Freak Flag Fly, in 1997 on Astralwerks. Kandel was born and raised in Chicago. He learned to play guitar and keyboards at age 12. By the age of 15 he had begun to record experimental electronic music in his bedroom. Kandel attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts, after which he moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to attend CalArts. It was there that he met Tom Chasteen, with whom he started the Exist Dance label in 1991 The two released several singles, including some as Tranquility Bass, later that year. In 1993, Kandel released the single "They Came in Peace", which has been described as an ambient-house classic and appeared on the Mo' Wax compilation album Headz the following year.[4] After the duo released this and a few other singles, including two songs that appeared on the FFRR compilation album, California Dreaming in 1994, Chasteen left Tranquility Bass and relocated to Tucson.[6] Tranquility Bass's touring bassist, Matt Lux, is also the bassist for Chicago-based band Isotope 217. In 1994, after Chasteen's departure, Kandel joined Tyler Vlaovich to record an album on Lopez Island in Washington.[8] More than two years later, the album was released as Let the Freak Flag Fly on Astralwerks Records. Kandel sometimes ceased talking to people, or from using his voice, for two or three days on end during the recording process.[8] According to Billboard, the album led to Kandel developing "a cult following that spans several genres beyond the dance realm." The Los Angeles Times gave the album a rating of three stars (out of four) and described it as "the electronic progeny of acid rock." IIt was also reviewed favorably by Greg Kot, who described it as "a grand journey through nearly a century of recorded music, a densely layered montage of electronic manipulations and live instruments made under conditions that were certainly unusual."[11] The album contained the song "We All Want To Be Free", made more popular by its airplay on MTV's Amp. Heartbreaks & Hallelujahs[edit] After a long hiatus from studio recording and rumors of drug abuse, Kandel returned in 2012 with a sophomore effort entitled Heartbreaks & Hallelujahs. The album was completed on March 21, 2002. Kandel reportedly tried to have the album released on multiple labels, only to have each of them fold after he sent it to them. The album ended up being released on Exist Dance, although it is readily available in digital format on Amazon MP3 and iTunes. The album is mostly new material with the exception of yet another remix of an early days single, "Mike's House". Kandel seemed to try to get away from the idea of being an electronic musician (although some of the album still has electronics), with a dose of various types of rock such as funk rock and surf rock.

On this episode of The Show About Science, Nate takes the show on the road to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago to visit the Butterfly Haven there. Later in the episode, he interviews Doug Taron, PhD, Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences about the different species of butterflies in the haven.

Elmhurst born Senta Moses has been acting since infancy, appearing in commercials as young as 6 months. As she got a little older she began landing roles in plays, movies, and TV, including the touring company of Annie, the movies The Blues Brothers, DC Cab, and Home Alone (1 and 2). At the same time she attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts. At 16, the high school grad moved to USC to pursue a degree in theater and focus on her acting career, becoming a familiar face on countless movies and television shows, including her recurring roles on My So Called Life, Running the Halls, Sister Sister, General Hospital, Greek, and most recently, Faking it on MTV and Bella and the Bulldogs on Disney.

We have a fun and passionate fitness trainer with us today.  here name is Cristina Papagopoulos.  We will be talking about healthy eating, working out, and how to put it all together. Cristina Panagopoulos is the founder and owner of CW Physique. Cristina attended the Chicago Academy of the Arts as a young girl and later went on to the University of Illinois to further her study in dance. After graduating, she chronically injured her hip and could no longer dance. She then turned to fitness and nutrition to heal herself. She became certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine  (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer and Metabolic coach. www.cwphysique.comcwphysique@gmail.cominstagram – cw physiquefacebook – cw physique   The post #47 Cristina Panagopoulos – Healthy eating, working out, and how to put it all together appeared first on Eric W Su.