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When one prepares to sit down with a rock star, one imagines that there is going to be a lot of ego, flightiness, and bling going on. When I sat down with Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford, noted as one of the best 100 guitar players in the world by Guitar World Book, and his son, Read more…

The Gene Siskel Film Center (GSFC) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a beacon in the film industry for more than 40 years. Formerly the Film Center of the SAIC, it was renamed after the late film critic in 2000 and has maintained its pledge to present world-class, independent, Read more…

Did you miss the February 16th Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano? No worries! Catch the highlight reels or the full show below! Guests on the February 16 Dinner Party were Destiny’s Child Superstar and pop singer, Michelle Williams, former host of “The Doctors”, current Rachael Ray weekly Medical Contributor and author, Dr. Ian Smith, Hollywood Read more…

Metropolitan Capital Bank sponsored a private screening in Chicago of Woody Allen’s newest film, “Magic in the Moonlight” and, in a rare appearance, Woody Allen chatted with host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART on the red carpet. Share This!

Actor Morgan Freeman speaks with host of Fear No ART and The Dinner Party, Elysabeth Alfano, on the red carpet in Chicago before receiving the coveted Renaissance Award from the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. June 7th, the day of the interview, was declared Morgan Freeman Day Read more…

Watch this interview with Academy Award Winner Kevin Kline on the red carpet of the Chicago International Film Festival’s Summer Gala before accepting a Career Achievement Award. He is genuine, authentic or filled with integrity and vision for his craft – AND he gives marriage tips! Share This!

I interviewed Academy Award winner Joan Allen at the 48th Chicago International Film Festival. Watch her fascinating interview below. *The next Dinner Party is on October 21and will include GM for The Bears, Phil Emery, Singer/Diva Lynne Jordan and Louder than a Bomb co-founder, Kevin Coval.  BUY TIX for the Dinner Party!  There will be Read more…

The Dinner Party kicked off for the Fall season on September 16th with NBC’s “Chicago Fire” and “Sex and the City” star, David Eigenberg, Artistic Director of The Goodman Theatre, Robert Falls and Second City’s Katie Rich. The opening act was pop singer Yemi Marie. Chef Jason Vincent, voted one of Food and Wines best Read more…

On June 15th, The Gene Siskel Film Center will honor Gwyneth Paltrow with the distinguished Renaissance Award. Last year, Reese Witherspoon took home the prize. Check the video below to see just how lovely she really is! Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976), professionally known as Reese Witherspoon, is an American actress, film Read more…