This & That: February 10, 2017

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This & That: February 10, 2017

Art
—L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters at The Driehaus Museum

Dating from 1875 to 1910, five of the most renowned artists to create the iconic French posters that now are playful prints to hang in dorm rooms or frame for the Francophile in her kitchen, will be on display beginning tomorrow in Chicago at The Driehaus Museum. These original posters that advertised common grocery items to stage stars and entertainment of the time infused a passion for collecting these sign of the times and became known as l’affichomanie (the poster craze). If you are in the Windy City, and have a curiosity or even have a print of one of the 50 that will be featured (Steinlen’s Le Chat Noir and Lautrec’s Moulin Rouge: La Goulue, are two that will be on display) in your home, perhaps you will want to stop by.

Blog
—Mari Andrew

Instagram is a favorite means to gather life inspiration and transport me to France at any moment during the day. One of the latest IG accounts I discovered courtesy of author Brené Brown’s recommendation is illustrator Mari Andrew. Offering a daily illustration chronicling her journey and a hopeful, yet real outlook on life, I have been scrolling through her feed and finding endless inspiration. Now based in D.C. but originally from Seattle, follow and be delighted.

Books
—Stretch: Unlock the Power of Less – And Achieve More Than You Ever Imagined by Scott Sonenshein

Just released earlier this week, Rice psychology and management professor Scott Sonenshein reveals the journey to success is often paved with less, so long as we manage it better. A simple concept of which he breaks down in his new book that is already a best-seller, suggests that stretching versus chasing is the best approach. I must admit I am intrigued as he demonstrates that working with what you have is all you really need.

Film
—A United Kingdom

Inspired by a true story, A United Kingdom opens today depicting the emotional romantic story set in the 1940s when Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana returns from London having married a white woman to the chagrin of his countrymen. Starring David Oyelowo (The Butler) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), it debuted at the 2016 Toronto Film Festival and opened the 60th London Film Festival. Have a look at the trailer below.

Music
—Diana Krall Tour Dates Announced

I was giddy when I heard the news just a few days ago that modern jazz crooner Diana Krall was returning to her jazz roots in her new upcoming album Turn Up The Quiet (to be released May 5th). And I was even more ecstatic when I learned she would be playing right here in Bend, Oregon, this summer – July 25th. And as I dream, reality demonstrates that dreams do indeed come true, as she is returning to L’Olympia in Paris which is where she recorded her live album years ago. If you will be in Paris on October 7th or 8th, go and disregard the price. The theater is iconic (having enjoyed a concert by Melody Gardot in 2013) and her music in the hall . . . ahh . . . needless to say, I wish I could go.

Shopping
—Equipment Ansley Silk Bright White Multi-Floral Floating Shirt

If ever there was a blouse to epitomize spring, Equipment’s white multi-floral silk shirt is it. Sized to be slightly oversized and tailored with a feminine v-neck finish, wear with denim, wear with a simple solid skirt, wear layered, wear it however and radiate fresh, resplendent spring.

Television
—Doubt

Katherine Heigl returns to primetime in CBS’s new drama Doubt. From the producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Heigl stars as Sadie Ellis, a top lawyer at a boutique firm that has been hired to defend a pediatric surgeon accused of murdering his girlfriend 24 years ago. As the drama unfolds, Heigl’s character begins to fall for her client who she isn’t entirely certain is innocent. Take a look at the trailer below, and tune in Wednesday February 15th at 10pm on CBS for the premiere.