MIBTV: Interview with Jennifer Siebel Newsomfilmed by Eric Deubel - edited by Katy Nielsen
Jennifer Siebel Newsom sat down with MIBTV to answer our questions. She wrote, produced and directed the film "Miss Representation," a documentary about American masculinity. She also launched the nonprofit The Representation Project, which uses film and media content to influence social change.
Her latest film, "The Mask You Live In," screened at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Her film "The Invisible War," won best documentary at all of the following film festivals: Sundance Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, SDFCS, CFCA and the Independent Spirit Awards.
Actor's Training Center at The Wilmette TheatreThe Actor's Training Center at the Wilmette Theatre offers advanced musical theater classes for students of all ages. Check out upcoming classes here: www.wimettetheatre.com
Behind the scenes at the Westfield Old Orchard Cover Shoot
Building Gingerbread Houses with A. Perry HomesLocal residents came together for this annual gingerbread house building event at A. Perry Homes in Winnetka.
Expert Tips for Women Re-Entering the WorkforceMore women are heading back into the workforce than ever before. From the job search to the interview, MIBTV takes you through the top 5 tips every woman heading back to work needs to know.
Behind the Scenes at the Goodman TheatreMIB TV got a behind the scenes look at our December cover shoot of the cast of "A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre. The actors who play Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit weighed in on how practice and production have been going so far.
Music Credit: Smoking Bishop, featuring Justin Amolsch, Andrew Coil, Greg Hirte and Malcolm Ruhl
The "Be Creative" Campaign and Lindblom Academy are Keeping the Arts Alive in CPSThe curriculum at Lindblom Math and Science Academy integrate the arts into the CPS curriculum. Make It Better had the opportunity to visit the school and talk with the principal and Susie Kiphart about how this unique approach is having an incredible impact on the lives on the children at this school.
Rick Bayless dishes on "Cascabel" with Make It BetterMake It Better magazine's Julie Chernoff sat down with Rick Bayless to dicuss "Cascabel". It is showing at the Goodman Theater through August 31. The show combines fine dining with acrobatic performance and dance. To learn more visit:
3 Yoga Moves to Calm Your Mind at WorkLuna Delgado Dold, founder of Dharma Yoga Evanston, shows you 3 moves you can do at work to calm your mind and relax your body. To learn more about the studio visit: www.dharmayogaevanston.com
100 Years of Tradition at the Wilmette TheatreThis year marks the Wilmette Theatre's 100 year celebration. Local residents shared their memories with MIB TV. View the full article here: http://bit.ly/ZLMKDs
The 5 Financial Tips Every Woman Needs to KnowThis year's Smart Women Smart Finances conference focused on educating women about how they can take charge of their finances. MIB TV outlines the top 5 financial tips every woman needs to know.
Our Top 5 Tips:
1) Get organized and know your advisors
2) Avoid comparisons and focus on your own plan
3) Simplify your portfolio
4) Update your Will and get an estate plan
5) Stay informed and in contact with your advisors.
MIB Staff Takes on ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeThe ice bucket challenge has done amazing things to raise awareness about ALS. The Make It Better staff nominates Laura Hine and her NS staff to rise to the challenge.
Donate here: http://www.alsa.org/donate/
How to Take Your Maxi Dress from Day to NightStylist and personal shopper Mollie Milano, owner and co-founder of Style Spies, shows you how to style a maxi dress for both day and night. It's all about the right accessories. All the looks you see in this video are currently available at Frances Heffernan in Winnetka.
Frances Heffernan has upcoming trunk shows in May, to find out more click here.
Frances Heffernan
810 Elm Street in Winnetka, Illinois.
Phone: 847-446-2112.
Hours: Monday through Saturday,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Store website: http://www.francesheffernan.com
Trunk Show Info: http://www.francesheffernan.com/trunkshows.htm
Mollie Milano's site: http://www.stylespies.com
The Make It Better Foundation 2013 Philanthropy AwardsOutstanding nonprofits were honored at this spring event sponsored by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. They were each awarded a fully funded video which was produced by the company MatchCut. All of the winners' videos can be seen on our YouTube channel.
IMAGINE: The 88th Annual Rush Fashion ShowMIB TV had a front row seat at the Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center's 2014 fashion show, IMAGINE. It is the longest running charity fashion show in the US.
Celebrities on the catwalk included “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 8 winner, Jaslene Gonzalaz, Chicago Bear Kyle Long and five Chicago Blackhawks players.
http://www.makeitbetter.net
3 Dance Moves to Improve Your PostureTake 60 seconds to improve your posture today. Cesar Salinas, Artistic Assistant with Giordano Dance Chicago, shows you three dance moves to help you stand up straight and elongate your frame.
Main ingredients: roasted asparagus, shaved asparagus, cherry jam, ricotta, egg yolk sauce, fresh greens and guanciale
Roasted asparagus
12 pieces of large, green asparagus
1/2 cup Vegetable stock
Canola oil
Salt
Start a large sauté pan over high heat. Once heated, add about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add Asparagus and sauté over heat for about 4 minutes, until a nice color has been achieved. Add vegetable stock, and cook until it has all evaporated. Season. Asparagus should be cooked, but not mushy. Take out of pan and transfer to the refrigerator.
Grilled asparagus tips
12 pieces of asparagus, cut about an inch and a half long
Oil, to coat
Salt & pepper
Preheat grill, and toss asparagus in oil. Season. Place on the grill and cook, turning often, to create a slightly charred, grilled asparagus. Remove from grill, and cool
Cherry jam
1 cup pitted cherries
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cherry juice
2 T red wine vinegar
Salt
3 T honey
Add all ingredients to a pot. Cook down until syrupy and fruit has begun breaking down.
Egg Yolk sauce
10 eggs, hard boiled
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup water
1 t cayenne
1 T lemon juice
Salt to taste
Remove just the yolks from the eggs and place in blender. Reserve whites for another use. Place everything else in a blender and blend on high, until smooth. This should very much resemble a hollandaise sauce.
Shaved asparagus
Asparagus bottoms left over from grilled tips
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 T white wine vinegar
1 t sugar
Salt to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
Take a vegetable peeler and peel the asparagus. You are trying to get full pieces, that look like ribbons. Reserve in ice water until ready to use. Meanwhile, take the rest of the ingredients, and whisk together for the dressing.
To serve:
Roasted asparagus
Grilled asparagus
Asparagus "ribbons"
Guanciale (or any other cured meats ie. Bacon, pancetta)
Arugula
Cherry jam
Ricotta
Egg yolk sauce
Place the sauce down on the plate. Toss all the first four ingredients in the dressing and season with salt and black pepper (be careful on seasoning, guanciale is heavily seasoned). Gently place on the plate, and garnish with ricotta, cherry jam, and arugula.
To learn more about dining at Quince at the Homestead
visit www.quincerestaurant.net
Get Dwell: Window RestorationFind Get Dwell's 5 Reasons to Restore Your Windows this Summer here: http://bit.ly/1kmWrlc
Get Dwell
1046 Gage St.
Winnetka
847-922-3418 North Shore
312-388-0568 Chicago
How To Create a TablescapeSpring is finally here, flowers are blooming, and graduation season is just around the corner. For your upcoming parties you will probably be considering your table arrangements. Joanne Leiman, owner of FlowersFlowers in Evanston, says her clients are branching out and creating "tablescapes," arrangements that include several decorative elements in addition to the centerpiece. Leiman gives us five tips to help you create your very own unique tablescape.
Make It Better "Best of" Celebration 2014This year's "Best of" winners celebrated with MIB guests at the Chicago Botanic Garden with live music, dinner and an open bar. Check out the full list of the "Best of" winners:
How to Style a Basic T-Shirt with Glam AccessoriesThe jewelry you choose can upgrade your simple T-shirt and jeans look and even slim your frame. Personal stylist and co-founder of Style Spies, Mollie Milano shows us how to mix and match our jewelry to boost the everyday T-shirt and jeans look.
All items featured in this video are from Willow Boutique.
Willow Boutique
1060 Gage St.,
Winnetka IL
Hours; Tuesday -- Saturday: 10am-5pm
Store phone: (847) 386-6869
Items worn by Paula: All under $100
Spike necklace - $95
Shorter bar necklace - $58
Slinky bracelets- $25/each
Leather bracelet - $38
Metal bracelet - $28
"Let Loose on Lincoln": the 2014 celebration for the Winnetka Sidewalk SaleThe Winnetka sidewalk sale ended with a block party for the 3rd year in a row with "Let Loose on Lincoln." Six food trucks and five bands entertained the crowd in downtown Winnetka. More than 2,100 people attended the event, which was hosted and by the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce.
The 7th Annual North Shore Women's ConferenceThe Seventh Annual North Shore Women's Conference honored five outstanding women at its first annual Leadership Awards portion of the event. Hundreds of people attended the June 5 event and vendors from across the North Shore of Chicago came out to network and showcase their work. The event's premiere sponsor was Wells Fargo, and without their support this event could not have been possible. This year's winners included the following:
Joy Foster - Deerfields Bakery
Megan Quinlisk Van Treeck - Irish Connoisseur
Adriane Johnson - Populus XP
Deb Guy - Women's Exchange
Wendy Durkin - Buffalo Grove Fire Department
Lollapalooza 2014 TimelapseThis timelapse video shows an overhead view of Lollapalooza from 6pm-9pm on Saturday, August 2, 2014.
