Here's Some Good LINKS

Here's some good LINKS

For Christians in the arts, around the country.
Great resources for connecting with other artists in many different cities.

International Artists Movement in New York City.
Makato Fugimuro is the founder/director. "Encouraging artists to be reconcilers". They have a yearly conference in February.
www.IAMny.org

ThePulseChicago.org (coming soon)

The Haven NYC
A gathering of creative professionals in NYC.
Great website. Awesome group.
They meet every monday night.
havennyc.com/

Provision Theatre Company
an award-winning theatre company in Chicago.
The artistic director is Tim Gregory.
check out their '07/'08 Season at
http://www.provisiontheater.org/

Phil Cooke
A commercial producer/director in California.
He consults many ministries on how to 'enter the 21st century.'
He also hosts a great blog for Christians in media.
philcooke.com

Culture Is Not Optional.
A blog hosted by a couple in Michigan who are in charge of The Office of Special Events at Calvin College.
Rob & Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma
They help to organize the now hugely popular "Festival of Faith and Music" at Calvin every March.
A really good blog to help Christians put their minds together to redeem culture.
cultureisnotoptional.com

CIVA
Christians in The Visual Arts
An organisation dedicated to bettering the relationship and status of visual artists with the Church.
civa.org

Phil Keaggy
amazing guitarist and musician.
One of the founders of the Christian music scene back in the 70's. check-out one of the most underrated albums in the last 20 years. "Beyond Nature".
philkeaggy.com

Brennan Manning
A profound and beloved author. He wrote the now classic "Ragamuffin Gospel". And 14 other incredible books, as well.
He's led an amazing life. From taking a vow of poverty in Spain, to counseling the band U2.
brennanmanning.com

Here's who'll be there.

The Chicago-based band ~ Overhang
Plus, 2-time Grammy-nominated artist,
Sarah Kelly.
She's got this wild voice. I'm sure you'll love her.

Speaking will be ~
Actress Kimberly Guerrero from LA. who’s been involved in film and television, and
is currently in the critically acclaimed production of “August.” at Steppenwolf Theatre Co.
(She also has a fun "claim-to-fame" ~ playing Jerry’s girlfriend on Seinfeld’s infamous “Cigar Store Indian” episode.)

As part of the evening, she'll be having an onstage conversation with
Lou Carlozo ~ of the Chicago Tribune ~ discussing her career and her relationship with God.
(Lou is associate editor of the"On The Town" section and an entertainment writer, he’s also written reviews for Paste Magazine). He’s been a part of the Christian community in Chicago for a while, and is also a recording musician.

It will be a blast!

The Pulse: Chicago is having another gathering

Monday, July 23rd.
The Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division (2 blocks west of 94 in Wicker Park)
There'll be a bunch of musicians, and we'll feature 2 individuals from theatre and media.
See You There!!