The Chicago Humanities Festival celebrated it’s 20th anniversary at the Benefit Evening. The event honored Richard and Barbara Frank who’ve been integral players in promoting the Humanities in Chicago.

The spectacular vocals of of five astounding female  graced the audience, offering musical entertainment with a dash of comedic flair. Barbara Frank surprised the audience when she hopped up on stage with the band and played a short piece on the stand up bass, which she played in college (featured below).

Thanks to Chicago Humanities Festival!  It was a great event. http://www.chicagohumanities.org/

Special Guests: http://www.courttheatre.org/

I worked with Gerflor, photographing the  Edward Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room Floor.  They did a wonderful job on the project!  I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with them.

I received this newletter pdf from Liz Bernal at Purdue North Central featuring my show, Juxtaposing Site.  I’m excited and honored to have my work hanging at such a beautiful, welcoming campus.  Thanks again to Purdue!

I was hired by Chicago 2016 to cover the announcement on October 2, 2009 of the official 2016 Olympic site. For most in the crowd, hearing Rio de Janeiro was selected as the official location for the Olympics in five years came as a huge disappointment.  Chicago was selected as a one of four bid holders for the games back on April 14, 2007 by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC).  Chicago 2016 organized a plan consisting of three main components, the first, friendly outreach to the World through shared interest in sports ; the second presented a concept of transformation for Chicago’s lakefront parklands–the would-be location for the games, and the third talked of inspiration to youth through the power of the games.

The Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago was packed with people wanting for the announcement to come.  Most wore the official colors of the bid, orange and white, and one even dressed as the Statue of Liberty.  It was a packed event with lots of positive energy.  Unfortunately Chicago was eliminated in the first round, upsetting many.  The crowd pushed through the disappointment, renewing their support of Chicago through outward camaraderie and open optimism.  Chicago 2016 put forth a valiant effort, and I praise them for their creativity, determination, and positivity throughout the petition!