chicago flamenco festival

i miss flamenco.
hooray!
chelsea & i saw an amazing performance at the
auditorium theater tonight.
the ensemble espanol spanish dance theater is a
chicago dance company founded in 1976.
inspiring.
this photo is from 1978... i love it.


since i haven't danced in years, i will be skipping all of the
amazing master classes, and opting for films.

lots to do!
festival series @ the gene siskel film center:

feb 11th "flamenco: a personal journey"
authentic flamenco in andalucia. the art & lifestyle of gypsies.

feb 22nd "vistas flamencas"
photographs & video footage of flamenco in andalucia.

feb 25th "the flamenco clan"
the story of a family in spain; dancers, musicians & instrument makers.

add this to my list.

my obsession with air streams is pushed to the side for a bit.

the micro compact home.



why do i love small spaces so much?

and p.s.
the smart car is rumored to hit the states by 2008!

helsinki.

these are a few images from one of my favorite sites, hel-looks.com.
street fashion in helsinki is amazing,
although i think i have seen enough
desert scarves to last me a lifetime.

krisi
molla
milla
irma
(matty, they stole our idea!)

precious.

a tandem umbrella by marc owens.

Wind Chill Dips to 30 Below in Chicago as Cold Snap Grips Midwest

... Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until 9 am CST Tuesday...

"Another night of subzero temperature is in store for northeast
Illinois tonight... which combined with winds of 10 to 15 mph will
again produce wind chill readings of around 20 below zero through
early Tuesday morning.

If you must venture outdoors... dress in layers and cover all
skin. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. Limit outdoor activity
to minimize exposure... as frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or
less. Check on elderly family members and neighbors. If you need
assistance in the city of Chicago... call 3 1 1.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors... make sure you wear a hat and
gloves."

WAIT, WHAT AM I DOING HERE?

go bears.

it's true!

MARC JACOBS ON DAMEN!

The location at 1714 North Damen Ave (just below Pagoda Red, the asian antique space) will be the first freestanding Marc Jacobs store in the Chicago area. (New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, as well as eight other countries house the other stores)

SET TO OPEN SUMMER 2007!
hooray!