America's Beauty Show 2009, Chicago - March 28-30, 2009

America's Beauty Show 2009

The American's Beauty Show (ABS 2009) is happening this weekend at McCormick Convention Center in Chicago (March 28-30, 2009). ABS is the salon professional's choice for the best education and events, product orientation and purchasing, networking and socializing event. The event is organized by beauty professionals for professionals. Too bad the event is closed to the general public. The day consisted of many checking out the new products available for salon, creating network relationships and the hair superstar dressers such as Angus Mitchell from the John Paul Mitchell Systems. The finale for March 28th was the hair and beauty fashion show titled, "Surrealism HairArt Collection 2009" featuring the talents of Gina Khan and Chrystofer Benson. The one hour event packed the Ballroom area as the light brought beautiful run way models, music and hair to the attendees. Our first presenter, Gina Khan, came out to discuss the advances by Logics Color DNA System followed by Chrytofer Benson and his crew, who gave us a live show of hair. Benson worked 3 of the models into a dazzling hair fashion.

The event runs through the weekend so if you are in the business of hair get out there.

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Flo Rida at WGCI Coca Cola Lounge

Flo Rida stopped by Chicago WGCI's Coca Cola Lounge to discuss his second release R.O.O.T.S. hosted by WGCI radio personality Tony Sculfield. The Coca Cola Lounge was filled with lucky fans that had a chance to meet, get autographs and have pictures taken with Flo Rida. Flo Rida talked about the new album and what it took to get to the top. Flo Rida is on tour performing this weekend in Chicago.

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Estelle Shines Chicago

Estelle Shines Chicago's House of Blues
House of Blues - Chicago, IL, USA - February 25, 2009
by Toyin Alaka

Estelle is an entertainer. Her onstage crew consisted of two male backup singers/dancers, a drummer, a bassist and a keyboardist as well as a DJ. She's got an English accent which in itself makes people take notice. I know that it draws people in. She's very at ease with herself on stage and talks to her audience as though she is talking to her best girlfriends. That's exactly how she started her set, she talked to the audience, told them about the song she was about to perform. She performed "So Much Out the Way," "No Substitute Love," "More Than Friends" and "Shine" all from her album Shine. In between talking to her audience, she curses a bit like a sailor, however it's part of her keep it real charm. She's got a certain style that's new and fresh as well as reminiscent of the oldies but goodies, she slides easily from songs on her album to hits by the Temptations and then disco queen CeCe Penniston's "You've Got to Show Me Love" which was mixed surprisingly yet beautifully with her hit "American Boy" driving the audience wild. She even did a cover of Coldplay's "God Put a Smile on My Face." Very diverse, her range is a hip hop vibe with a silky crooning reminiscent of old school mastery.

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Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition

Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition (Blu-ray)
by Rob Grabowski

The 70th anniversary of Walt Disney's Pinocchio makes it's way onto the Blu-ray format and if you loved this movie before, you will be shocked with the improvement of the richly detailed picture and audio quality. The story of Gepetto's wooden puppet that comes to life and becomes a real boy is a timeless tale that is sure to warm the hearts of everyone. With the introduction to our wonderful narrator, Jiminy Cricket, and the award winning song ("When You Wish Upon A Star") you will be captivated from the first scene and be begging for more at the ending. While I am sure everyone knows the story and adventures of Pinocchio, seeing it in the updated Blu-ray format truly breathes a new life into this classic and it's hard to believe that it is 70 years old when you see and hear the updated restoration. Even though animated movies have come a long way, a good story such as Pinochio stands the test of time.

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Quantum of Solace - Home Release March 24

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this thrilling, action-packed adventure which starts shortly after Casino Royale ends. Betrayed by the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious "Quantum " organization. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world 's most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralize "Quantum" before it 's too late!
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Thomas Romcoe: Heart of the Sun

Thomas Romcoe: Heart of the Sun
Inspired by the music Pink Floyd

Award winning Chicago-born artist relocated to Ogden, Utah who is primarily self-taught and studied privately under the famous palette-knife painter Ruiz.

Tom, as an artist, has sold many paintings in his lifetime and is quite prolific. He expresses his innermost feelings in pieces, creating scenes by memory or just simply producing them out of thin air. His command of light and color are outstanding producing paintings that move you emotionally. His impressionistic flowers are always a delight to view, as well as his landscapes, abstracts and steam engine wheels.

Here's another beautiful paiting by Tom Romcoe feel free to contact him for purchase.

Thoms Romcoe can be contacted at tnt.artists@yahoo.com.


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