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    May 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. CIFF TV Awards tip hat to top creatives

    Luminaries from Chicago's television, advertising and filmmaking communities filled the ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel for the 49th Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards gala April 23. More than 300 people were on hand as advertising agency Leo Burnett received the Commitment to Excellence Award for TV commercials. Steve Levitan, creator of the ABC hit show "Modern Family," introduced Susan Credle (Leo Burnett Chicago's chief creative officer) and Rich Stoddart (president of Burnett North America), who accepted the silver Hugo award.
    Luminaries from Chicago's television, advertising and filmmaking communities filled the ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel for the 49th Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards gala April 23. More than 300 people were on hand as...

    Tags: ESPN (tv network), Television Industry, Entertainment Events, Television, Modern Family (tv program)

    2. Apr 5, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  2. Beyond movies, a lesson in dying

    Roger Ebert was a hot trend on Google's top 10 trends earlier this week.
    Roger Ebert was a hot trend on Google's top 10 trends earlier this week. As of Wednesday, more than 50,000 people had searched for his name, an impressive display of his influence. He wasn't quite as hot as North Korea or Jay Leno, but he was...

    Tags: Carl Sandburg, Twitter, Inc., Social Media, Chicago Public Library, Google Inc.

    3. Mar 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Dinosaur-size debt

    For many people the defining moment in the Field Museum's recent history was the bid at a 1997 auction that made Chicago home to the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known as Sue.
    For many people the defining moment in the Field Museum's recent history was the bid at a 1997 auction that made Chicago home to the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known as Sue. But that choice could have far less impact on the Field's future than another...

    Tags: Science, Accounting and Auditing, Arts, Political Fundraising, Credit Ratings

    4. Apr 4, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  4. Ebert showed how to die with grace

    Roger Ebert was a hot trend on Google's top 10 trends earlier this week. As of Wednesday, more than 50,000 people had searched for his name, an impressive display of his influence. He wasn't quite as hot as North Korea or Jay Leno, but he was running...

    Tags: Carl Sandburg, Twitter, Inc., Social Media, Chicago Public Library, Google Inc.

    5. Dec 3, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  5. 'Walter's Perspective' by Walter Jacobson

    In a town where politics is local sport, Walter Jacobson had a ringside seat, and he shares it in his new book, "Walter's Perspective: A Memoir of Fifty Years in Chicago TV News." Earning his stripes at the City News Bureau as a reporter, he skyrocketed...
    6. Nov 15, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Suburban theater for the week of Nov. 16-22

    "Plaid Tidings": A seasonal sequel to Stuart Ross' "Forever Plaid," this tuneful tidbit finds the afterlife quartet of crooners coming back (at the behest of Rosemary Clooney, no less) to stage a holiday show for those still stuck on this mortal coil. Pop...

    Tags: Holidays, Paramount Pictures, Customs and Tradition, Rosemary Clooney, Marriott Theatre

    7. Nov 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. A newsman looks back

    If you only know Walter Jacobson in his current incarnation — co-anchoring the 6 p.m. news on WBBM-Ch. 2 with his longtime colleague/pal Bill Kurtis — you do not know Walter Jacobson at all and cannot appreciate what a long and distinguished and controversial career he has had in a business that routinely chews up its talent.
    If you only know Walter Jacobson in his current incarnation — co-anchoring the 6 p.m. news on WBBM-Ch. 2 with his longtime colleague/pal Bill Kurtis — you do not know Walter Jacobson at all and cannot appreciate what a long and distinguished...

    Tags: John Wayne Gacy, Entertainment, Television, Satellite and Cable Service, Chicago Tribune

    8. Oct 21, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Stars shine at film fest

    For the 48th Chicago International Film Festival's opening night Oct. 11, attendees were treated to a star-filled red carpet at the Harris Theater that included Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin and Jon Bon Jovi. Academy Award-winning producer Tom Rosenberg brought his film "Stand Up Guys" to Chicago for its world premiere, and festival founder Michael Kutza couldn't have been happier. "This is a remarkable year for Chicagoans in the film industry," said Kutza. "The evening was flawless, one of our festival's proudest moments."
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    For the 48th Chicago International Film Festival's opening night Oct. 11, attendees were treated to a star-filled red carpet at the Harris Theater that included Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin and Jon Bon Jovi. Academy Award-winning producer Tom...

    Tags: Alan Arkin, Al Pacino, Film Festivals, Goodman Theatre, Vanessa Ferlito

    9. Jun 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Broadcast museum opens with question about $6 million state jobs grant

    Two years after a $6 million jobs grant from the state jump-started construction on its new building, the Museum of Broadcast Communications has a lot to show for it: 18,000 square feet of television and radio exhibits, recordings and memorabilia that will open to the public Wednesday.
    Two years after a $6 million jobs grant from the state jump-started construction on its new building, the Museum of Broadcast Communications has a lot to show for it: 18,000 square feet of television and radio exhibits, recordings and memorabilia that...

    Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Radio, Services and Shopping, Television Industry, Chicago Cultural Center

    10. Aug 24, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Film festival honors Martin Sheen

    The 47th Chicago International Film Festival's Summer Gala honored Martin Sheen, who was accompanied by his son writer/director/actor Emilio Estevez, with its Career Achievement Award last weekend. Over 400 people turned out to applaud Sheen. As he received his Silver Hugo from Film Fest founder and artistic director, Michael Kutza, he remarked, "After all of this fuss, I hope you like the movie!" He followed his hero FDR's advice to "Be sincere, be brief and be seated." Emcee Bill Kurtis presented a montage of Sheen's remarkable body of work and then joked to Governor Quinn "Wouldn't this (theatre) make a great casino?" to wild applause and laughter. Next, Quinn proclaimed August 19th as "Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Day". The Governor related to me that Sheen, a well known human rights activist, had called to encourage him to abolish the death penalty.
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    The 47th Chicago International Film Festival's Summer Gala honored Martin Sheen, who was accompanied by his son writer/director/actor Emilio Estevez, with its Career Achievement Award last weekend. Over 400 people turned out to applaud Sheen. As he...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Human Rights, Human Interest, Movies, Film Festivals

    11. Oct 14, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Film festival gets hometown love on opening night

    The stars were out in force for the opening night of the 47th Chicago International Film Festival. The evening began with the premiere of "The Last Rites of Joe May" at the Harris Theatre at Millennium Park.
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    The stars were out in force for the opening night of the 47th Chicago International Film Festival. The evening began with the premiere of "The Last Rites of Joe May" at the Harris Theatre at Millennium Park. Chicago connections were prominent with...

    Tags: Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center, The Last Rites of Joe May (movie), Entertainment, Arts and Culture

    12. May 18, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Top chefs have 'A Taste for the Arts'

    Student performances and Top Chef stations were the main attractions at "A Taste for the Arts" benefiting the Chicago Academy of the Arts. More than 350 attended the free performances by students and alumni May 10 at the Harris Theater. The show opened and closed with the CAA Repertory Dance Company choreographed by Randy Duncan, CAA artistic director. Soloist Eleri Ward sang "Shy" from "Once Upon a Mattress"; alumna/soprano Jessica Oliver sang a piece from Verdi's "La Forza del Destino"; and classical pianist Su Jin Kang played Chopin. Rock band Semi Precious Weapons, featuring alumnus/frontman Justin Tranter, performed a high-energy number that had the crowd on its feet.
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    Student performances and Top Chef stations were the main attractions at "A Taste for the Arts" benefiting the Chicago Academy of the Arts. More than 350 attended the free performances by students and alumni May 10 at the Harris Theater. The show opened...

    Tags: Millennium Park, Dale Levitski, Stephanie Izard, Chris Jones, Rick Bayless

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