Life. Love. And all things Chicago.

Experience the premiere of “Chitown Pulse”, a short film that takes you into the blues dancing scene here in our great windy city. This film exposes some of the best talent and places that the Chicago blues world has to offer. “Chitown Pulse” is a fictional story that follows the lives of two characters and their personal struggles. John, a well-dressed, blues traveler with a love of blues music, dancing, women and booze meets Sarah, a girl who has never experienced the blues scene, until now.

What: Red Carpet Premiere of “Chi-Town Pulse”
When: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Where: The Galaxie, 2603 W. Barry, Chicago, IL

Schedule:
Red Carpet rolls out at 9pm
followed by our Featured Presentation (30 minute film and Q.A. to the cast and crew)
Dancing from 10pm until 1am
D.J. from 9-10:30pm, live band from 10:30-1am, with special appearance by Shirley King, the daughter of the Blues, and Legendary drummer, Billy “Stix” Nicks

Cost:
$15 for both events
$8 for movie
$8 for dancing

All proceeds support this film.

Check out the event on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=302644542892&ref=ts

Cupid’s Loveshack Party at The Joynt! from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

Whether you are on a date, want a date or footloose-and-fancy-free. ..

Come celebrate ALL the things you LOVE at…

CUPID’S LOVESHACK!!!

Wear RED or PINK and your first cocktail is on CUPID!

PLUS…

$6 SWEETIE-TINIS!

* Appetizers from LA SCAROLA
* Desserts from DESSERT CONCEPTS
* Special guest performance by singer-songwriter DAKOTA
* LIVE JAZZ music by Steve Biossat at The Deep City Band
* DJ BOOGIEMAN
* Sweet RAFFLE PRIZES from ANIKO SALON & SPA, DANA HOTEL, LA SCAROLA, AND DEVON’S SEAFOOD & GRILL!!

The GRAND PRIZE raffle will be:

ANIKO GOLD SPA DAY- (valued at $290) and includes the following: Aniko Massage (90 minute), Stress Solution Spa Facial, Aniko Spa Manicure, Aniko Spa Pedicure and Lunch!!!

Shooting The SAUCE ain’t easy… Here are some of the outtakes from the Feb 17 show.

[Outtakes] The SAUCE: Feb 17 from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

The SAUCE is a weekly video show hosted by JenChicago and promotes tourism, events and everything in between in Sweet Home Chicago!

For advertising opportunities, please contact info@jenchicago.com.

The SAUCE: Blue screening our way through Chicago! from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

SAUCEY links

• Aniko Salon and Spa:  http://www.anikosalonspa.com/
• Drew Brees with his son after the victory:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTfNoH1Hngw
• Super Bowl Commercials:  http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/784.html
• Hallmark e-cards:  http://www.hallmark.com
• Google’s Super Bowl commercial:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsSUqgkDwU&feature=pyv&ad=3910815173&kw=google%20superbowl
• Snickers Super Bowl commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv4F_FieqzY
• Sweet Saturdays at The Garfield Conservatory:  http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/shows.htm
• Explore Chicago:  http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en.html
• The Local Tourist:  http://www.thelocaltourist.com/
• Cupid’s Loveshack Party:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=284112496363&ref=ts
• Carnivale for Haiti Fundraiser:  http://www.yelp.com/events/chicago-carnivale-for-haiti-fundraiser
• The Joynt Chicago:  http://www.thejoyntchicago.com/
• The Garfield Park Conservatory:  http://www.garfield-conservatory.org/

TWEETS from @JenChicago

• Show your computer some love! Staples is offering FREE PC in-store tune ups! Reg. $30 @StaplesTweets http://bit.ly/bSjdm6
• Don’t forget that The Auto Show is going down at McCormick Center this week starting Feb 12! http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/index.asp
• Fun AND free idea!  Even if you aren’t looking to adopt… play with furry friends at The Anti-Cruelty Society this week!  http://bit.ly/2WFQYv

The SAUCE: Being HAPPY with Snow Days and Auto Shows! from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

SAUCEY LINKS:

• Ian Maksin (The Cello Man)
• Don’t Worry, Be Happy MP3 on Amazon
• Love Shack on Amazon
• Broadway in Chicago
• Conan’s Final Tonight Show
• The Art Institute of Chicago
• Don’t worry, Be Happy video on Youtube
• Love Shack video on YouTube
• Happiness Coke Machine
• Snow Days / Explore Chicago
• Chicago Auto Show
• The Joynt Chicago
• La Scarola
• Cupid’s Loveshack Tickets
• Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown

Cupid's Loveshack party flyer

Appetizers from LA SCAROLA • Desserts from DESSERT CONCEPTS
Special guest performance by singer-songwriter DAKOTA
LIVE JAZZ music by Steve Biossat at The Deep City Band
DJ BOOGIEMAN • Sweet DOOR PRIZES • And much MORE!

$10 tickets: http://cupidsloveshack.eventbrite.com/
$15 at the door

Wear RED or PINK and your first cocktail is on CUPID!
PLUS… $6 SWEETIE-TINIS!

JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Or even better, WATCH all about it! The weekend starts early with a performance and celebration this Thursday at The Joynt. Cellist Ian Maksin will be performing, with special guests, songs from his new CD, Solo Flight. The night is also the launch of the newly released CD, so expect plenty of celebrating to go along with the unique and soulful music of Ian Maskin.

Want a little taste? Watch below as I host a “Gimme 5!” interview with “The Cello Man”.

This event was also listed twice in Time Out this week!

http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/opera-classical/82091/ian-maskin-at-heaven-gallery-and-the-joynt-concert-preview

http://chicago.timeout.com/bars-clubs/river-north/17511/the-joynt

Have an awesome day and we hope you decide to explore Ian’s music with us on Thursday! Embrace something DIFFERENT this week!