A Restaurant King’s Latest Role May 20, 2017 This interest in movies is not an out-of-the-blue pipe dream. For many years he has been friends with and says he has learned much from such actor pals as David Schwimmer. He credits the local director, teacher and actress Joyce Piven with "giving me the basics" and he has for some time been taking acting lessons with Doug McDade, a longtime ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre.
Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks August 4, 2016 You don’t have to spend money to experience world-class theater in Chicago this summer—just grab a blanket and head to one of the 19 parks on this year’s Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour!
TRIVIAL FILMMAKER June 10, 2016 Trivial Filmmaker is Chicago's film industry trivia night about the art and craft of making movies. Our founder and emcee is Vincent Labriola, a filmmaker who also likes trivia. Makes sense!
CHICAGO SUBURB OF GLEN ELLYN CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF “LUCAS” ON APRIL 30TH! April 25, 2016 Did you work on "LUCAS" when it was filmed around Chicago and Glen Ellyn back in 1985? Or are you just a BIG FAN of the movie? Then come help the Glen Ellyn Historical Society celebrate the movie that started the careers of Jeremy Piven, Winona Ryder, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and former resident Tom Hodges!
Bonding over Biscuits October 16, 2015 "You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off of you. You'd be like heaven to touch. I wanna hold you so much..." Every time I hear these lyrics by Frankie Valli, I'm instantly transported back to 1987. A dorky, 4 year old in velcro Transformer’s sneakers creeping to my Nana's kitchen table, eagerly awaiting a taste of her homemade lasagna or freshly baked biscotti.
Music Box Hosts Movie Premiere, Chicago Style! September 23, 2015 The historic Music Box Theatre on Southport Avenue will play host to the Red Carpet Premiere of film and television star Armand Assante’s newest film, IN BETWEEN ENGAGEMENTS. A wild, funny romp through the...
Chopin Productions presents “The Almighty” May 11, 2015 Chopin Productions is proud to present “The Almighty,” a short film about a young woman’s quest to find love, but her answer comes through an encounter with a supernatural being. This amazing story...
Chicago’s NoVo Management and Publicity Celebrates Longstanding Ties to Austin, Texas and SXSW March 3, 2015 Chicago’s NoVo Management and Publicity represents musicians, bands and record labels and has longstanding ties to Austin, Texas and the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference, which takes place March...
Chicago-Based Movie ‘One Small Hitch’ to Hit Theaters February 5, 2015 Hello Chicagoans! I’m excited to inform you about a very “Chicago” movie, One Small Hitch, plotted and filmed in our beautiful city, Chicago. As of TODAY, Friday, February 6, the movie will be playing...
