Archive for September, 2010


Danny Mansmith creates a new world at Lillstreet Art Center

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

There is always something happening at the Lillstreet Art Center. Artists and students come in and out, bundles of supplies carried under their arm. The first floor is filled with delicious aromas from the café, and people stop by for a quick bite to eat. Enter the gallery, however, and all that disappears. You are Read more…

The Filming of the 1st Segment of Episode 2 of Fear No ART Chicago on WTTW

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Behind the Scenes:  the First Segment of Episode 2 of Fear No ART Chicago on WTTW On August 19th the Fear No ART Chicago crew, consisting of John Ford, Catherine Hickman, Tim Baron, Joe Lukawski, Josh Jones, and Nicole Nelson, took to the streets – John and Catherine leaving the HMS Studios by 6:30 am Read more…

HerCampus mentions Fear No Art Chicago

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

HerCampus UIC gave a nice shout-out to Fear No Art Chicago on their Facebook page. Share This!

Paul Motondo in “You Can Take the Boy Out of Brooklyn..” with Mark Burnell on piano

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Title: Paul Motondo in “You Can Take the Boy Out of Brooklyn..” with Mark Burnell on pianoLocation: Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee AveDescription: $15, 2 drink minimum 773 278-1830Start Time: 20:00Date: 2010-10-29 Share This!

Paul Motondo in “You Can Take the Boy Out of Brooklyn..” with Mark Burnell on piano

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Title: Paul Motondo in “You Can Take the Boy Out of Brooklyn..” with Mark Burnell on pianoLocation: Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee AveDescription: $15, 2 drink minimum 773 278-1830Start Time: 20:00Date: 2010-10-22 Share This!

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala “WE LOVE A PIANO”

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Title: Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala “WE LOVE A PIANO”Location: PARK WEST THEATRE, 322 West ArmitageDescription: Doors open 5:45, Cocktail Show 6:15pm, show 7:00pm COCKTAIL SHOW: Anne and Mark Burnell, Jeff Dean, Elizabeth Doyle, Hilary Feldman, Michelle Greenberg and Carol Weston ACT ONE: Joan Curto, Rob Dorn, David Edelfelt, Laura Freeman, Carla Gordon, Scott Gryder, Claudia Read more…

Mark Burnell at the piano

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Title: Mark Burnell at the pianoLocation: The SIGNATURE ROOM at the 95TH, 875 N. Michigan Ave.Start Time: 18:00Date: 2010-10-15End Time: 22:00 Share This!

Mark Burnell hosts an OPEN MIC

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Title: Mark Burnell hosts an OPEN MICLocation: Little Bucharest Bistro, 3661 N. ElstonStart Time: 19:00Date: 2010-10-10End Time: 22:00 Share This!

The Making of Fear No Art Chicago Episode 2

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The Making of Fear No ART Chicago So many people who watch Fear No ART Chicago on WTTW or the webisodes on www.fearnoartchicago.com say to me, “ Wow, it seems you just plopped into their studio to have a chat!”  It seems this way, but it isn’t – – not even remotely close. So much Read more…

Exposure Exposed: Debunking the Myth that Artists Should Work for Free Part II

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

A Typical Conversation “Oh, you mean you expect me to pay for the artwork?” Up until that point in the conversation, I though things had been going pretty well. It was my 52nd call of the day and I got right through to the business owner – in this case we’ll say it was was Read more…