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Check out this great program we launched for our client the Chicago Public Library.

Chicago Public Library Powers Business

Spring is approaching, and the Chicago Public Library is budding a new sprout! It’s called CPL Powers Business, and it highlights the free professional business resources the library has waiting for you. There are tons of them, and we are going to be shedding the light on some. In doing so, we are also going to be showcasing some shining entrepreneurs who have availed themselves of these advantages as they give us, and you, little testimonials.

Check out our current Featured Entrepreneurs fashion designers Imaginary People, http://cplpowersbusiness.com.

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The Illinois Film Office & Betsy Steinberg, along with Brook Jay of All Terrain, invite you to join us for an officially recognized red carpet experience for an Oscar celebration in Chicago.

If you can ‘t make it to the hottest Oscar party in Chicago then check out how Oscar gets the parties started with Academy Awards party kit.

A really good friend Bob Badami just finished working on the film Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, and Mark Strong.

This video created by Guy and Hans both celebrates and thanks all the amazing musicians that worked on the film. The video features “Discombobulate” from the Oscar-nominated score, Sherlock Holmes - composed by Hans Zimmer and produced by Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.

BTW Bob is the guy driving the boat! Hans is the first person you see on video. Guy, Robert and Rachael…well you can figure out who they are. The rest are a group of talented musicians that came together to create beautiful music. Way to go Sherlock!!!

3D Sidewalk Art That Will Blow Your Mind

Move over, hopscotch boards. U.K. artist Julian Beever and German artist Edgar Mueller are two dudes who independently make some pretty amazing 3D chalk sidewalk murals. It’s almost as if the guy from Mary Poppins and Wile E. Coyote started giving art lessons. These optical illusions use perspective so that when seen from the right angle, the drawings seem as real as a photograph. Curious? See how it’s done.

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Two years ago I bought a live auction item at a Chicago Abused Woman’s Coalition fundraiser. The package was call “Project Runway”. Emerging designer Borris Powell had offered up his design skills to make an original dress for the purchaser of the package. Due to busy schedules, it took Borris and I almost 2 years to collaborate on what became a stunning cocktail dress and matching evening coat. I debuted the outfit this month at the Brian Campbell - Campbell for Kids event, All Terrain produced. It was a huge hit! There is another funny story about how I had to be cut out of the dress, but I will save that for another blog entry. Anyway … Borris just debuted his new line in London to rave reviews. Here is the article about his show. I love this guy. He is driven, talented and has the best heart! Way to go Borris!!!

BTW I can’t wait to wear my dress and coat at your upcoming show March 19^th at the Knickerbocker.