TICKETS FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON 110TH ANNIVERSARY HEADLINING PERFORMANCES ON SALE MONDAY, MAY 6
Toby Keith, Aerosmith and Kid Rock Headline Marcus Amphitheater Labor Day Weekend Concerts

Milwaukee, Wis. (May 3, 2013) – Labor Day in Milwaukee will be firing on all cylinders as tickets for headlining performances during Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary in Milwaukee, including music superstars Toby Keith, Aerosmith and Kid Rock, will go on sale at www.h-d.com/110tickets starting at $24.50 each on Monday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m. CST.
Keith will perform Thursday, Aug. 29; Aerosmith will take the stage Friday, Aug. 30; and Kid Rock will round out the epic weekend of music Saturday, Aug. 31. Each headline concert will be hosted at Marcus Amphitheater, located on the south end of Milwaukee's Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds).
In addition to the headlining performances, the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee will feature more than 60 bands who'll take to the festival stages of Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept.1, 2013. Bands scheduled to perform include ZZ Top, Bret Michaels, Cowboy Mouth, the Doobie Brothers, Dropkick Murphys, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Brantley Gilbert, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Gaslight Anthem.
Two ticket packages are currently available at www.h-d.com/110tickets, which offer access to the Summerfest Grounds for all three days of festival stage performances. Additional 110th Anniversary Celebration activities in Milwaukee include fan-organized rides, a massive parade, activities at the Harley-Davidson Museum, parties at participating Harley-Davidson dealerships and street parties around the city.
About the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration
The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary is a year-long, global celebration connecting millions of Harley-Davidson fans united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure. Included in the official 110th Anniversary calendar are 12 different 110th Anniversary experiences that Harley-Davidson will bring to existing motorcycle events in global markets throughout September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents and will be capped by two main celebration events in Rome, Italy, in June 2013 and Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend. Harley-Davidson fans are invited to learn more about the 110th Anniversary and join the celebration online where they can share videos, images and experiences on Facebook, Twitter with the hashtag #HD110, and at www.h-d.com/110.
Plan Your Visit to the Harley-Davidson Museum
Timed ticketing reservations for the Harley-Davidson Museum are required during the 110th Anniversary Celebration and are available exclusively at www.H-DMuseum.com beginning April 29 for Museum members and May 6 for the general public.
There are many activities planned at the Museum including the AMD Invitational Custom Bike Show, H-D Museum Custom Bike Show, Museum Members-Only Lounge, new product displays, a JUMPSTART® Rider Experience featuring 2014 motorcycles, a limited number of small wedding ceremony packages, custom culture artisans, outdoor concessions and live music. All outdoor activities are free.
About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's website at www.harley-davidson.com.
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Limp Bizkit Live in Chicago

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Punk Legend Patti Smith at The Vic Theatre

Patti Smith The Vic Theatre (credit James Currie)

Patti Smith has the Power
The Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL, USA – May 7, 2013
by James Currie

Tuesday night, CBGB punk poet legend, Patti Smith, pushed her way through Chicago with a two hour set filled with classics and new tracks to everyone's enjoyment. Proving that she still has the power to move with words and music. This was her second of two sold out shows.

Chicago born Smith, moved around during her childhood from town to town and state to state before finally heading to New York in the late 60's to find a new life. And that she did. She seemed to be at the right place at the right time with the right people very early on, including a romantic relationship with Photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe, who shot most of her early album covers including the now iconic 1975 classic, "Horses." Lived and learned life at the Hotel Chelsea and became regulars at Max's Kansas City and of course, CBGB's. These early influences certainly help shape Patti to the "Grandmother of Punk" she has become.

Flash forward almost 40 years and Patti Smith is still going strong. Her latest and 11th album release, "Banga," is a poetic mix of blues, rock and punk. Recorded at the legendary, Electric Lady Studios in New York City, the title track, "Banga" and single release, "April Fool," stands out as well as proving crowd favorites live.
"Banga," is a huge collaboration album with contributions from not only her bandmates Lenny Kaye, Tony Shanahan and Jay Dee Daugherty, but even her own children Jackson and Jesse. Other notables, from a list of over 20, include Tom Verlaine of, "Television" and Johnny Depp on drums and guitars on the title track, "Banga," This album is deep, thought provoking and just plain rockin! The live performance really captures this raw emotion of melodies and throws it in your face.

Armed with an acoustic guitar, mic and armed band, Smith came out strong with, "Kimberly" and continued on for two hours of non stop music, interactions and words to the wise that included new and old hits, cover tunes as well as a peppered with garage rocker jams and classic story telling.
Early on in the show, Smith was distracted with a wild fan, who sounded like a cackling hen with shouts or joy and admiration for the Punk Pioneer. This came to a head when others around this woman, couldn't take it anymore and shouted back at her, SHUT THE FUCK UP LADY!" At which immediately draws laughter and made Smith chuckle. She then proceeds to respond to the woman with why it's not cool to act out that way and gestures good spirits and vibes her way. What punk show would be complete without an F Bomb thrown at least once!?
Smith owned the stage. She sang her songs with a passion. Let the boys play a couple tunes while she waltzed around in the front row stage areas hanging with fans and jumped back and forth with the jams as needed.
This was a personal show to witness. She and the audience really messed. The set was impressive and rewarding. A three song Encore was the icing on the cake. This is the girl who's not afraid of pushing too hard. The people may have the power, but because this night, belongs to Patti.

Set List:

1. Kimberly
2. April Fool
3. Redondo Beach
4. Free Money
5. Fuji-san
6. Banga
7. This Is The Girl
8. Ghost Dance
9. Beneath The Southern Cross
10. Night Time
11. (We Ain’t Got) Nothing Yet
12. Born To Loose
13. Pushing Too Hard
14. We Three
15. Because the Night
16. Pissing in a River
17. Land
18. Gloria
Encore
19. People Have The Power
20. Babelogue
21. Rock n Roll Nigger

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Olympic Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas Sign New Book at Old Orchard Barnes & Noble

Gabrielle Douglas, US Olympic gold medalist and America's Sweetheart, autographed copies of RAISING THE BAR, which gives an inside view into her life as an average teenage girl as well as her experiences in the spotlight.  RAISING THE BAR encourages young readers to set high goals and work hard to fulfill their dreams.

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Taste of Chicago 2013 Headliners Announced

Robert Plant - 2010 Taste of Chicago

Mayor Emanuel and DCase Announce Taste of Chicago Headline Talent Petrillo
Concert Series Lineup Released

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the lineup of performers at the Petrillo Music Shell for the 2013 Taste of Chicago. The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced Robin Thicke, Robert Plant, Jill Scott and Neon Trees will join previously announced opening performers fun, as this year’s headline entertainment, July 10-14.

“We are thrilled to announce the headlining talent for this year’s Taste of Chicago,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “The Taste draws hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors to downtown Chicago and we are excited to offer attendees such a variety of recognized, energized and award-winning quality entertainers while enjoying a taste of Chicago’s culinary scene.”

Mayor Emanuel recently announced the welcoming of food trucks into Taste of Chicago for the first time ever this summer in Grant Park. Each evening’s concert at the Petrillo Music Shell will offer additional food options for concert attendees served by some of the City’s best food trucks.

For the second time, tickets will be sold to the seating area at the pavilion for $25 per ticket while the lawn seating remains free. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at the Taste website (tasteofchicago.us) beginning May 15. Concert goers may purchase up to 10 tickets per show and there are no additional fees or surcharges added to the $25 ticket.

R&B recording artist Robin Thicke is Thursday night’s headliner. By the tender age of 21, Thicke was already writing and producing songs for talent such as Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Brian McKnight and others. It wouldn’t be long before he was releasing his own music with a critically acclaimed debut album, A Beautiful World, and a nearly double platinum second release that topped four Billboard Charts, The Evolution of Robin Thicke. While putting the finishing touches on his sixth studio album, Thicke has released a single, “Blurred Lines.”

The evening’s concerts begins with R&B artist, rapper, record producer and Grammy® Award winning Estelle who takes the stage at 5:30 p.m.

Rock ‘n Roll legend Robert Plant takes the stage on Friday night with Robert Plant Presents The Sensational Space Shifters, presented by 93XRT. This show features Plant’s “big” voice with a top band behind playing a mixture of songs from his career. Plant surprised Taste audiences in 2010 by joining headline act Los Lobos for their finale. Plant just recently joined his Led Zeppelin band mates as they received last year’s Kennedy Center Honors and he is currently on tour in the southern hemisphere playing to rave reviews.

Opening for Plant at 5:30 p.m. is southern country rock band The Lone Bellow who recently played to a sold out crowd at SPACE.

Saturday evening brings three-time Grammy Award winner Jill Scott to the Petrillo Music Shell. The singer, songwriter, actress and poet expresses passion through her music. Scott has created a distinct style of music that combines jazz, R&B, spoken word and hip-hop.

Maxi Priest, London born and Jamaican influenced, brings his reggae talent to Taste opening for Scott at 5:30 p.m.

Concerts conclude on Sunday night as Bud Light presents Neon Trees. The Provo, Utah based band has achieved great success with its debut album Habits and its #1 single “Animal” was named Top Alternative Song of 2011 by Billboard.

There’s been no sophomore jinx for Neon Trees as their follow up album Picture Show and release “Everybody Talks” have charted even higher, hitting #6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Opening for Neon Trees at 4 p.m. is the Mowgli’s, the self-described eight friends from Los Angeles who are making music with love, and making love with music.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Event has partnered with Ticketweb to handle all sales of concert tickets as well as the popular Celebrity Chef du Jour sit-down dinners. Links to purchase will be available on the Taste website, tasteofchicago.us. The celebrity chef lineup will be announced in May.

On Saturday, July 13, Taste of Chicago will once again host an all-free show presented by Radio Disney AM 1300 featuring two new groups of budding superstars. Atlanta based 13 and 11 year old singing sister duo Chloe and Hallie, who cite influences from Billie Holiday to Beyonce, will perform cover songs as well as their own material. Performance begins at 11 a.m. (Taste of Chicago will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday.)

The Radio Disney show will also feature IM5, a band currently working on their debut album and comprised of five very different young men, brought together by show business veterans Simon Fuller, Jamie King and Perez Hilton. There’s Cole from Texas, Dalton from Memphis, Dana from Pittsburgh, Gabriel from Miami and Will from LA but their common denominator is their collective desire to perform and sing from an early age. They are currently nominated for Ultimate Breakout Star at the Radio Disney Music Awards, set to air on April 27.

Taste of Chicago is presented by the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and sponsored in part by Aquafina, Blue Bunny® Ice Cream, Bud Light, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Transit Authority, Communications Direct, CLTV-ChicagoLand’s Television, Dominick’s, Eli’s Cheesecake Company, Gallo Family Vineyards, Humana, Illinois Lottery, LaGrou Distribution System, Pepsi, Radio Disney AM 1300, Shoreline Sightseeing, WGN-Television, WTTW 11’s Check, Please! and 93XRT.

The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago is July 10-14 in Grant Park. (Taste of Chicago hours are 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Wed. – Fri.; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat. and Sun.) For more information on the free admission festival, call 312.744.3316; TTY: 312.744.2964 or visit tasteofchicago.us. To plan your trip to Chicago, visit choosechicago.com. Join the Taste conversation on Facebook at Taste of Chicago and follow us on Twitter, @TasteofChi2013.

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Leading Ladies International Empowerment Conference on April 27, 2013

Karen Jordan

Leading Ladies International Hosts Fourth Annual Empowerment Conference Focusing on the State of the Union on Women's Health

ABC 7’s Chicago Karen Jordan Presents Keynote on Women Building a Legacy

April is National Stress Awareness Month and several recent studies have come to the same conclusion: women are feeling the pressures of stress more than their male counterparts. On Saturday, April 27, Leading Ladies International will host the 4th Annual Empowerment Conference from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. at Cibola located at 1647 S. Blue Island featuring the morning panel, State of the Union on Women's Health addressing how women are dealing with stress and health challenges as wives, mothers, employees and caregivers. The second panel will feature the keynote address Surviving and Thriving to Build a Legacy as a Leading Lady given by ABC 7 Chicago news anchor, Karen Jordan.

Larvetta Loftin-Smith

The purpose of the conference is to highlight unsung and sung women who share their personal stories to empower other women, states Larvetta Loftin-Smith, visionary of Leading Ladies International Conference.

“When we first started Leading Ladies International Conference people were faced with a financial crisis across the country and many people were loosing hope as well as confidence in their dreams,” Loftin-Smith explains. “Over my 17 year professional career I was able to connect with so many positive women who were mentors to me. I wanted to share my connections to help women cultivate relationships, expose dreams, provide support for next level success and to encourage generational wealth.”

In the 4th year, the 2013 Leading Ladies honorees and panelists include Chicago women from all walks of life. Panel discussions will be aimed at motivating and inspiring the audience with candid and honest dialogue in an atmosphere of fellowship and camaraderie. Attendees will experience compelling stories from leading ladies in the area of health and wellness, business, entrepreneurship, family, and career. There will also be a Leading Ladies vendor marketplace for women to experience demonstrations, “how to” clinics and coaching strategies to improve overall health, success and wealth. There is also lunch and a healthy breakfast option included.

Sponsors for the event are Cork Catering, Studio AG, Izze Sparkling Juice and Verizon. Vendors include MB Financial Bank, American Family D. Tyler Agency, Stella & Dot Jewelry, Real Estate Broker Services, Enfluence Boutique (women's apparel), Anointed Wives Ministry, Authors, Pigs Don't wear Pearls and JMH Creative. To register for the 2013 Leading Ladies International Empowerment Conference online at www.larvettaspeaks.com. The fee for the conference is $79.00. Student registration is also available using the code LLstudent. Tickets will also be available on-site.

Call 312-268-5207 for information on sponsorship and/or securing a vendor table.
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2013 LEADING LADIES INTERNATIONAL EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 27, 2013 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
CIBOLA 1647 S. Blue Island, Chicago

Morning Panel Discussion – State of the Union on Women’s Health

Shea Vaughn, Health & Fitness Expert, Author, Life Coach and Known as “Chicago’s Favorite Mom”
Deborah Altman, LCPC, NCC, MA, Specialist in Women’s Health
Raijean Stroud, Heart Disease Advocate, Founder of Bleeding Heart Project, Lifestyle Blogger and Mother
Maisha Wynn, Lifestyle Specialist & Media Personality

Afternoon Panel Discussion – Surviving & Thriving To Build a Legacy as a Leading Lady. Keynote Speaker ABC 7’s Karen Jordan

Robin L. Carter, Director of Sales, PepsiCo Warehouse Sales
Felecia Lastrapes, Web Architect/Creative Solutionist/CEO of Flash of Brilliance
Sherida Morrison, Founder of Demoiselle 2 Femme
Erika Summers, VP of Corporate Events, Ariel Capital
Kasia Kathy Wereszczynska, Founder of In Her Shoes Foundation Chicago

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Chicago and Vicinity Flooding Everywhere - Did you make it to Work?

The view in Forest Park

In Chicago today for most of the morning commute it has been a nightmare because of severe storms creating flooding everywhere.  Many motorists in the early morning commute just sat for hours trying to make it to work. These were the lucky ones that made it. By 9 a.m. the rain eased off and most were able to get to their destination. Schools closed and many kids are over joyed to stay home, oh to be young. The storm brought major damage as rain pounded creating flooding through out Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.  Homes and cars can be seen under water on TV. One scene that the news keeps replaying is the sink whole, we hope you have insurance.

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