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e v e n t sAfter months of building ournew publication, the ReviaMagazine team was proud hostour launch party benefitingFirst Generation American atVertigo Sky Lounge on October15th. Over 200 guests enjoyed amusical performance by KamilBartoszcze of KBE Entertainmentand Khary “KFJacques” Laurent.SPEcIAL THANKSTO EVENT SPONSORS:Halsted Eye BoutiqueChepov & Scott AttorneysThe Geldner CenterCinaesthetic FilmsRed Edge SolutionsConnect.Inspire.Grow.Flip FotoStawski DistributorsMilano CafeVersaillesMaestrowhile warming up by the scenicfireplace.“It was a great event withinteresting people that sharesimilar aspirations. I am excitedfor many more celebrations inthe future!” says Ela from YouCan Be My Angel Foundation.“I had a great time atthe Revia launch party andwas happy to donate to FirstGeneration American! I gotto hang out with so manyamazing people. It mademe really look forward toexperiencing the Polish culturethrough the alluring newmagazine. Congratulations toeveryone involved with Revia,”shared Steve Lash, a fitnessprofessional.For more event photos andto learn about our upcomingevents, be sure to connect withRevia Magazine on Facebook.Miraculously, the Chicagoweather complied with our event PHoto credit: andrzeJ bracH,and allowed guests to marvelKasia aUGUstyn,in the gorgeous skyline viewsrocKin ray PHotoGraPHyEVIA MaGazine8 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

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e v e n t sMy Brother’s ShoesThe Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University hosted a special Director’s Cutscreening and fundraiser for a new short film, In My Brother's Shoes. Proceedsfrom the evening benefited the US Veterans’ Organization, as well as the film’spost production. In My Brother's Shoes is written and directed by Lucia Mauro,a former Chicago arts writer and theater dance critic. It stars New York basedactor, Danny McCarthy, an ensemble member of Chicago’s A Red OrchidTheatre. The film was shot on location in Rome and Chicago in May of 2014. Itis produced by Atlas Media Group and Polymyth Productions. The Chicago castincludes Rob Riley and Christopher Prchal.PHoto credit: Mila saMoKHinaFolds of Honor Gala 2014America’s service men and womenknowingly risk their lives to protectand serve our country. While they faceunknown horrors in the battlefield, theirfamilies are confronted with an equallydevastating reality when a loved onein uniform is killed or wounded. TheFolds of Honor Foundation (a 501C-3nonprofit organization), founded byMaj. Dan Rooney, is dedicated toproviding educational opportunitiesotherwise unavailable to this mostdeserving group of heroic Americans.Benefiting the Folds of HonorFoundation, The “Folds of Honor Gala”was held at the Park Grill at MillenniumPark. The evening was enjoyed byover 300 patriotic attendees. Folds ofHonor awarded Connie Schey and ElekWellman.An inspirational speech was givenby Wesley Bauguess, who lost herhusband during “Operation EnduringFreedom” in Pakistan and has twoyoung daughters. Over $500,000was raised at the event and singer,songwriter, Phil Vassar, topped theevening off with a private concert.To get more information about theFolds of Honor please visit towww.FoldsofHonor.orgPHoto credit: Mila saMoKHina12 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

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e v e n t sConnect.Inspire.Grow3 Year Anniversary of NetworkingEvents Honoring Inspiring ChicagoansOn Friday, October 10, 2014, Connect.Inspire.Grow hosted an event to helpbusiness professionals connect, getinspired and grow their network.Connect.Inspire.Grow’s 3 YearAnniversary was held from 6:30pm– 9:00pm at the Vertigo Sky Lounge,one of Chicago’s poshest rooftops.Chicago is known for its inspiringentrepreneurs, and Connect.Inspire.Grow strives to connect eventattendees with them. Connect.Inspire.Grow’s events provided agreat opportunity for businesses toconnect with guests at the venue’ssponsorship tables, through socialmedia campaigns, and professionalevent videos shot onsite.Honorees Included: CatherineDe Orio, host of Check, Please!WTTW and President at CulinaryCurator; Evelyn Sanguinetti, BruceRauner's Lieutenant Governor;Emile Cambry, Jr. CEO of Blue1647;Adam Olalde, CEO and founderof Xtreme Xperience, the nation'slargest traveling supercar racetrackexperience; and Tom Denison founderof the Startup Grind Chicago poweredby Google for Entrepreneurs.Featured artist for the event wasRobbie Gold who recently sang thenational anthem for the ChicagoCubs.Special thanks to all of our eventsponsors: Powerteam International,Halsted Eye Boutique, AndrewFerrer from www.Flipfoto.biz, KamilBartoszcze from KBE Entertainment,Mod Construction, LakeviewDermatology, CelebLux Limos Inc,Modern Essence Dentistry, PaynePersonal Training, Code Express Inc,REVIA MAGAZINE, Show and TellMobile, AuctionsByCellular, NervanaGroup, Rodan and Fields. Officialevent photography was providedby Brandon Simenson from www.flipbookchicago.comConnect.Inspire.Grow alwaysfeatures an innovative mobile appsponsored by Nervana Group. Thatway guests could get the most out oftheir networking experience and stayconnected to everyone even after theevent. Pull up the mobile event apphere: cig.bonfireforevents.comConnect.Inspire.Grow connectswith amazing causes! The featuredcharity for this networking event wasThe Assyrian Family Health Alliance:www.TheAFHA.org.Don’t miss your chance toconnect, get inspired, and growyour business at the next event! Ourevents always offer sponsorshiptables where businesses canpromote their products and services.To find out about Connect.Inspire.Grow’s next event visit their website:www.connectinspiregrow.com orfacebook: www.facebook.com/ConnectInspireGrowFor more information pleasecontact Monika Rydz, CIG Founder:monikarydz@gmail.com or NicolettePajda, CIG Director:nicolettepajda@gmail.com14revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

DR. KNOWS BESTDr. Joanna Slusky attended Northwestern University, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from theIllinois College of Optometry. Her academic merits include the Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity, and Beta SigmaKappa International Honor Society academic honor recognition.In addition to providing comprehensive eye examinations, Dr. Joanna has a special interest in pediatricvision care, and the management of the anterior segment of adult eyes. Ocular allergy, dry eye, and specialtycontact lens care are the emphasis of her vision and ocular health care in our community. Dr. Joanna hasbeen recognized by the leaders of the contact lens industry for her recommendations for the best vision careoptions for her patients."With dedication, dignity, and knowledge, I look forward to serving you and your family's vision care needs asyour eye care specialist. You are more than a patient in our practice; you are part of our family." –Dr. Joanna Slusky, O.D.Q: Do I need an eye exam even if I can seeclearly?A: During an eye exam, I do much morethan just determine your prescription forglasses and contact lenses. I also checkyour eyes for common eye problems (dryeye, allergies), blinding ocular diseasesthat progress without any warning signs(glaucoma, macular degeneration),assess how your eyes work together asa team, and evaluate your eyes as anindicator of your overall health. Eyedoctors are often the first health careprofessionals to detect chronic systemicdiseases such as high blood pressure anddiabetes.Q: What are the medical terms fornearsightedness and farsightedness?A: Nearsightedness, or myopia, causesobjects in the distance to be blurry whilefarsightedness, or hyperopia, causes nearobjects to appear blurred.Q: Why have I gradually found it harder toread up close? My arm doesn't seem to belong enough anymore?A: The ability to focus on near objectsdecreases steadily with age and is referredto as presbyopia. Presbyopia is a naturalaging of the lens. It is usually near theage of 40, when glasses or bifocals areprescribed to correct this condition.Q: Will working at a computer screen hurtmy eyes?A: While there is no evidence that workingat a computer damages our eyes, longhours of work on continuous basis canresult in tired eyes, neck and back. Glarereflecting off the monitor and variouslight sources may also contribute toocular fatigue. It's very important to takeperiodic breaks, look off in the distancefor about 20-30 seconds after every 30minutes of near work. Adjusting yourwork station (angle of the monitor, heightof the chair, changing the lighting, etc.)will also promote overall comfort.Q: Why did my eyelid start to twitch?A: Mild twitching of the eyelid (orMyokemia) is not uncommon. Althoughthese involuntary contractions of musclesare annoying, they are almost alwaystemporary and completely harmless.The twitch is most often associated withfatigue, lack of sleep, stress, excess ofcaffeine, sugar, or other stimulants.Q: What is astigmatism?A: It's a form of refractive error that makesyour vision blurry at all distances. It istypically due to an irregularly shaped corneaand when uncorrected, it causes symptomsof squinting, eye strain, and headaches,especially after prolonged visual tasks.Management of: Anterior Segment of Adult Eyes Ocular Allergy Dry Eye Specialty Contact Lenses Pediatric Vision CareWELLNESS EXAM+ DILATIONINCLUDES PHOTOS OF INSIDE &FRONT OF EYE$79CONTACT LENSEXAMWELLNESS + DILATION +CONTACTS$149$209 VALUE$279 VALUENOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014 NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014We accept most vision and medical insurance!HalstedEye Boutique2852 N. Halsted St.Chicago, IL 60657Tel: 773-549-1111www.DrJoannaSlusky.com#5, 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 15

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AlexandraNowakowskiRisingSopranoStarIt’s not everyday that you come across incredibly talented andhumble opera singers. While interviewing Alexandra Nowakowski,a rising soprano star, it was refreshing to hear her story ofpursuing excellence in singing. At only 22 years old, Alexandra isbuilding the balance and experience to succeed in her passion.By: Ania Jablonowski20 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014What was it like growing up Polish-American?My parents came to the US from Poland; my father is from Warszawa andmy mother is from Tarnów. I was born in St. Louis, Missouri along withmy brother who is two years younger than me. We moved to Chicago whenI was in second grade.I grew up thinking that I was Polish, rather than American. Our familywould travel to Poland every summer, leaving in May and coming backhome in August before school started. We would spend time between mymom and dad’s hometowns with our grandparents. One of my favoriteplaces was Rabka, such a magical place. There were rolling hills and it feltlike a mini Six Flags theme park. It was a children’s heaven. When I was alittle older, we spent more time in Zakopane, and I fell in love with thosemountains. There was so much to see and do.Our parents were adamant about my brother and I learning the Polishlanguage. I can’t even remember learning English; I feel like I grew uphalf in Poland, half in America. Poland was a second home to us. Somekids made fun of me in second grade for having an accent, and a few ofmy friends still remember that I had one. It’s so interesting, because in Poland I was seen as American, and in America Ialways felt Polish.We started Polish school when I was in third grade. My dad was a big influence on us, he would always speak Polish tous. Everyone referred to me by my Polish nickname “Ola” until I was about 8 years old. It’s funny how at a younger ageyou start to reject some elements of being Polish, and then later in life, you think “this is awesome!” and use it to youradvantage. We go through this identity crisis, and then we accept the fact that we are both Polish and American.How did you decide to pursue singing as a career?I would sing Little Mermaid over and over as a kid. It was unstoppable, I was on replay. I sang some solos in our churchwhen we lived in Missouri, and started doing musical theater shows in sixth grade. In high school, I was very lucky to haveteachers that fostered my passion in singing and music. My mother was also very supportive and really believed that I hadtalent.

I feel like there wasa divine interventionin my ultimatedecision to pursuemusic as a careerIn a way, I feel like there was a divine intervention in my ultimatedecision to pursue music as a career. It was the day before my highschool published a list of where each student was going to studyafter graduation. We were at the National Honorws Society awardsceremony, and a teacher stood up to make an announcement that thiswas last call to submit and finalize your college information. I was asenior at the time, and I was committed to Augustana College to majorin Speech Pathology. All of a sudden, I fell into what I should be doingin life. I made a last minute change to my school and major, choosinginstead to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaignto pursue singing. During my freshman year of college, I won theThomas J Smith full-tuition scholarship, which was a great honor.Were there any mentors that helped you along theway?I owe a lot of my growth and musical development to my collegeprofessor, Cynthia Haymon. She created a desire in me to pursueexcellence in singing. With Cynthia, I was able to build up themuscles that I needed to sing what I was singing. The first summerI started with her, we would work every day to help me understandhow the sounds I was making lined up with my brain and body. Istayed with her until I finished my undergrad degree. She taught methat I needed endurance and stamina to sing as a Soprano. Cynthiais very instinctual at figuring out what a singer needs at their stage ofdevelopment.#5, 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 21

Maybe it’s because I grew up as a first generation American andwas shy about standing out. I wanted to blend in with my Americanfriends as a kid and was pretty reserved. “You have a beautiful voice,don’t be afraid to use it. You must always serve the music,” Cynthiawould say. Working with her, I found purpose in music and adirection in life. She taught me that I must be connected to my workfrom my soul. She always encouraged me to grow and move forward.What’s the next step in building your singing career?What’s unique about my career choice is that there is no cookiecutterpath or progression. Being a young opera singer, it’s all aboutfreelancing and gathering income from individual jobs. The tractiondoesn’t build until you get a little older. So you either keep goingto grad school or a doctorate program – or you can work minimumwage jobs and go through the audition circuit. The goal is to beemployed by an opera company. They seek a handful of youngartists, and the majority are experienced opera singers. Since youcan’t sing every role at the age of 20, you have to pace yourself.Right now, I am enrolled in the Academy of Vocal Arts inPhiladelphia. It’s a 4-year program, designed for opera. Thisis utterly ideal for post-grad. Here I have the whole institutionsupporting me, the faculty is well rounded and I get to work withcoaches and teachers that have been in the business for decades.I am very focused on singing, and this is exactly what I need atthis point of my life. We only have 30 students here, and it’s avery international group. There are singers from Serbia, China,Mexico, Armenia, everywhere. I am the only Polish-American in theprogram. We are living the dream, and embracing every moment.This program is preparing me for what my career can bring. It canbe easy for someone to get discouraged, but it’s all about findingmotivation from your inner core being. Every day is a surprise, wedon’t get our schedules until 6pm the evening before. This allows meto be prepared for anything, and living on my toes works well withmy personality. I can’t be shy with music; I accept everything as itis. I get on stage and have to be vulnerable enough to put it all outthere.In opera, you are your own product and you really have to knowwho you are. You have to watch out for yourself, and be grounded.Sometimes you’ll get intimidated, but when you do – keep calm,It would be a dreamto sing somewherelike the WarsawOpera House becauseof my connectionto that cityfocus on your music, and move forward. You also have to rememberit’s not only about you. There’s always collaboration in singing.There is a composer who wrote the music, and you think about why,when, and how. The musicians bring it to life, in collaboration withthe singers and the conductor. There is a balance. It’s amazing towork with people in such an artistic way.One day, I would love to sing in Europe. It would be a dreamto sing somewhere like the Warsaw Opera House because of myconnection to that city. I can see myself constantly changing operahouses, and I am not afraid of traveling. It’s great to know multiplelanguages, and learning Polish as my first language aided me insinging. I also studied Italian in high school, then French andGerman in college. For opera, you need to sing in many languages.You recently won theMarcella KochańskaSembrich VocalCompetition throughthe American Council forPolish Culture. Tell usabout that.This is a national competitionrun by the American Councilfor Polish Culture, strictly forsingers from a Polish heritage.I was the youngest applicantand had the great honor ofbeing chosen as the winner. Iperformed a recital in Buffalo,NY for their convention andsang works by Chopin, Poulenc,Bellini, and Peterburski. It wassuch an amazing experience towork on this repertoire becauseI specifically chose pieces thatconnected back to Polish musicalculture. The most interestingdiscovery was the Polish TangoI sang by Peterburski – I had noclue such a thing existed! So Iended the program with it, it’s afun cabaret piece.22revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

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The Polish Film Festivalin America (PFFA)is organized bythe society forarts, a 503 (c)3 non-for-profitorganizationestablished in1981 with the objective of promoting european arts andfilm in the United states. the festival itself was launchedin 1989 following the collapse of communism in Polandwhen contact with the country was again possible. theevent was founded by christopher Kamyszew, a film andart executive, educator, and philanthropist.the PFFa is the most extensive annual showcase ofPolish cinema outside of Poland. the new york timeshails it as one of the best programs promoting europeanfilm in america. the chicago tribune calls it a “chicagosuccess story.” new city Magazine praises it as the bestforeign film festival in chicago. the PFFa remains one ofthe largest and oldest film events in the Midwest.the festival and its organizers have earned a numberof prestigious awards, including the Presidential GoldMedal of Merit and the cavalier’s cross of Merit fromtwo Presidents of Poland. it holds two awards from theMinistry of Foreign affairs of Poland in addition to thecopernican award, the city of chicago award, Geniusaward, the Kosciuszko Foundation award, the PolishFilm institute award, Gloria artis, tVP Polonia award, thecommittee of cinema of the republic of Poland, and manyothers.in a span of nearly twenty five years, the PFFa hasshown over 1,500 films made by Polish filmmakers, trailingall the way back to the silent film era. it has campaignedin the academy awards, one instance of which was aseries of retrospective films by andrzej Wajda. it hasalso promoted the achievements of nominees and awardwinning film professionals, including Jan a.P. Kaczmarek,agnieszka Holland, Marcel lozinski, tomek baginski.the festival was privileged to offer a great number ofworld, international and north american premieres byeminent Polish filmmakers, including roman Polanski(bitter Moon, the Pianist), agnieszka Holland (the thirdMiracle, copying beethoven), and Krzysztof Kieslowski(short Film about Killing, short Film about love). With thesupport of the Polish Film institute, the PFFa organizes asummit to create a mutual platform for Polish producers,american distributors, and film promoters.through the society for arts and society Films, thePFFa is effectively involved in distributing Polish filmsnationwide (the deluge by the oscar-nominated JerzyHoffman, spring to come by Filip bajon, and Quo Vadis byJerzy Kawalerowicz). the PFFa has also restored prints ofPolish movies (the Manuscript of saragossa by WojciechJ. Has).the lifetime award recipients include such artistsas directors Krzysztof Kieslowski, agnieszka Holland,roman Polanski, Jan lenica, andrzej bartkowiak;cinematographers Janusz Kaminski, dariusz Wolski, Paweledeleman, slawomir idziak,; composers Wojciech Kilarand Jan a.P. Kaczmarek; art director allan starski; inventorstefan Kudelski, and other giants of cinematic arts.Jerzy Hoffman’sDELugE REDIVIVuSDeluge, one of the most popularfilms in the history of Polishcinema, directed by JerzyHoffman in 1974, will have an internationalpremiere at the 26th PolishFilm Festival in America, featuringthe National Film Archive in Warsaw’sdigitally reconstructed version ofthe film.A special presentation of DELUGEREDIVIVUS (2014) will take place onSuNDAy, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 @ 4:00PM. IN MuVIcO ROSEMONT 18 (9701BRyN MAWR AVE., ROSEMONT).The 315 minute version of the filmwas digitalized by Magyar Filmlabor inBudapest and Orka Production Studioin Warsaw as a project of the NationalFilm Archive’s Digital Repository; specialthanks to the Polish Film Institute,the Ministry of Culture and NationalHeritage, and TVN S.A. With contemporaryaudiences in mind, eminentPolish editor Marcin Kot Bastkowski—who worked with Hoffman on WithFire and Sword and 1920: The World’sMost Important Battle—was entrustedwith the challenge of devising newedits under the supervision of directorand cinematographer, Jerzy Wojcik.With a running time of 185 minutes,the film will be released in Polandtheatres on October 3, 2014.In 1975, Deluge was nominated foran Academy Award in the “ForeignLanguage” category. At the Festivalof Polish Films in Gdansk, the moviereceived the very first “Golden LionsAward,” the “Audience Award,” andDaniel Olbrychski was awarded “BestActor.” Extraordinary roles were alsocreated by Tadeusz Lomnicki, MalgorzataBraunek, Tadeusz Wichniarz,Wladyslaw Hancza and FranciszekPieczka. Deluge was seen by 27 millionviewers in Polish theatres makingit the third largest audience in a historyof Polish cinema.The movie is an adaptation ofHenryk Sienkiewicz’s novel. In1655, a bannerette of Orsha, AndrzejKmicic, travels to Wodoktyto introduce himself to his futurefiancée—Olenka. The young couplefalls in love at first sight, however,Kmicic’s impulsive nature gets himinto trouble as he first supports theRadziwill Family who collaboratewith the Swedes in invading thePolish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Inorder to atone for his guilt and regainthe heart of his beloved, Kmicicdevotes himself to battling against theenemy to save the Motherland.I thought that this restored filmwas worth being shown, particularlyto the viewers who could nothave seen it in theatres and youngeraudiences which know “Deluge” onlyfrom TV, video and DVD. And wouldtoday’s viewer like to spend over fivehours in a theatre? – says Jerzy Hoffman.– As a result, I made “Deluge”anew, into a three hour version. Themovie does not lose its major storylines and its clarity though it gainsincredible dynamics.The movie is in Polish with Englishsubtitles.regular tickets are $14.00 and can bepurchased here as well as by phone in thefestival’s main box-office at 773-486-961224 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

gODSby Lukasz PalkowskiGODS By LuKASZ PALKOWSKI WILL OPENTHE 26TH POLISH FILM FESTIVAL IN AMERIcAgODS directed by Lukasz Palkowski, will officiallyopen the 26th Polish Film Festival in Americaon SATuRDAy, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 @ 7:00 PM.IN MuVIcO ROSEMONT 18. GODS is based on the lifeof Professor Zbigniew Religa, a famous Polish cardiosurgeon and politician. Religa performed the firstsuccessful heart transplant in communistic Poland ofthe 1980’s. He is known as the father of human organtransplantation in Poland. GODS is a portrait of anextraordinary human being, full of emotion and farfrom any embellishment, who dared to challenge theexisting rules under extreme adversity and tribulation.Polish movie star Tomasz Kot plays the protagonist—abreathtaking role that netted him the “BestLead Actor” prize at the Gdynia film festival. Theaward-winning script was written by Krzysztof Rak; themovie was produced by Piotr Wozniak-Starak (WatchoutProductions). GODS will be released in Polishtheatres this month, and shortly thereafter the moviewill be distributed in the United States and Canada.The film crew will introduce their picture from astage. Among expected guests are Tomasz Kot, LukaszPalkowski, and Piotr Wozniak-Starak.The film’s running time is 112 minutes; in Polishwith English subtitles.The internationally acclaimed, Chicago-based, Polishjazz vocalist, Grazyna Auguscik, will appear withher band at the Opening ina special mini-concert.invitations for a Gala nightscreening, reception, and ticketsfor the opening screeningcan be purchased onlineat www.pffamerica.com andover the phone at 773-486-9612 with any major creditcard. the seats are limited soget your tickets now!SECRET SHARER,a new movieby Oscar winner Peter FudakowskiAspecial screening of the UK-Polish-Chinese-Thai filmproduction, SECRET SHARER,by Peter Fudakowski—the Oscarwinner for Tsotsi as the “Best ForeignLanguage Film” in 2006—will crownthe 26th Polish Film Festival in America.The Closing Night presentationwill take place on SuNDAy, NOVEM-BER 23RD AT 3:00 PM. IN MuVIcOROSEMONT 18 (9701 BRyN MAWR,ROSEMONT).Director/Producer Peter Fudakowskiand Producer Henrietta Fudakowskiwill introduce the film.Peter Fudakowski is foremost afilm aficionado whohas produced manypictures. As an Englishmanand Pole, heresides in London aswell as in Koscielisko,Poland and is anadmirer of the TatraMountains.The plot isinspired by JosephConrad’s story,written in 1909, aswell as from theevents of a greatPolish novelist’s life.It’s a contemporaryfiction, told with epic beauty, humorand a plot twist. Set on a rustingcargo ship in the South China Sea, it’sa young Polish captain’s first commend.His mutinous Chinese crewsuspects him and his unscrupulousboss, and plan to scuttle the ship foran insurance scam. When the crewabandons ship, Konrad, the youngcaptain is left alone onboard, helpless,anchored in a bay. That nightwhile waiting anxiously on deck, hefinds a naked body floating in the seabelow, tangled up in the ship’s ropeladder. Pulling the ladder, the captaindiscovers a beautiful Chinese womanin distress. She climbs aboard, saying,“Hide me.” Dawn comes a few hourslater and so does a search party, on ahunt for a murderer…The film stars Jack Laskey (knownfrom G. Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes.Game of Shadows), Zhou Zhou Li (arising star of Chinese cinema), andnumerous outstanding Chinese andThai actors.The film was shot on locationin Thailand and China. Smashingcinematographic contributions weremade by young Polish DP Michal Tywoniuk.The film also boasts a melodramaticsymphonic score, crafted byapt British composer, Guy Farley.The movie is in English and Mandarin.SECRET SHARER will be releasedtheatrically in the United States in2015.admission is $25.00 for the closingnight screening only and $45.00 for thescreening and reception, which will beattended by eminent film professionalsfrom Poland and america. the closingnight reception at 1112 Gallery of thesociety for arts will proceed the screening(the number of invitations is limited).tickets for screening can be purchasedat www.pffamerica.com, by phone at773-486-9612, or in the PFFa main boxoffice.For invitations and receptionplease call 773-486-9612.#5, 2014 reviamagazine.com revia25

drinks & dialoguewith Gino BartucciBy Ania JablonowskiWhen it comes to food andentertainment, MarcAntonioGino Bartucci is one of Chicago’stop experts. As a recipient of the DavidAward for excellence in business salesand promotions by the Italian NationalUnion Foundation, Gino has built a solidreputation in the food and beverageindustry. It’s not a surprise that his successhas flourished from a lifetime career thatwas inspired by his family.Gino Bartucci, a FGA, is the GeneralManager of Vertigo Sky Lounge. Locatedat the Dana Hotel in downtown Chicago,Vertigo was named one of the “Top 3 HotelBars in America” and “#1 Event of the Year”for their “Zombie Apocalypse” party byNightclub & Bar Awards; it is also named“Top 12 Bars in the Nation for After WorkDrinks” by the Huffington Post. Throughouthis career, Gino has owned, operated, andconsulted for over 20 reputable venues inChicago. He has accommodated all typesof celebrities like Jeremy Piven, StevenSpielberg, the Kardashian’s, Kanye West,and athletes from the Chicago Bulls,Blackhawks, Bears, and many others.Gino’s roots in the industry stem from hisparents’ experiences. His mother and fathermoved to Chicago from Italy in pursuitof work and a better life. “Italy is shapedlike a boot, so my parents are from the toeand the heel of the boot. One was a fishingvillage and the other was a farming villagein the mountains. It’s beautiful there.”Coming from a country where food was thepride of the culture, his father immediatelyimmersed himself in what he knew best.“Naturally the food business was one of thefirst jobs my dad was able to get in America.Italians have a passion for food, so it justfit. Food was not only something to sustainand eat, but it was a focus ofconversation, something todo on a Friday or Saturdaynight.”Mr. Bartucci’s firstbusiness, Gino’s ItalianImports, was located onthe north side of Chicago.The deli sold homemadesausages, cheeses,and traditional Italianingredients. The family alsoopened up Pasta Fresh, apasta factory that has been inbusiness for about 30 years,providing fresh homemadepastas and sauces on a daily basis toresidents and restaurants throughoutChicago. Gino notes, “Our quality productsare not only as traditional as it comes, butwhen people come from Italy they reallyconnect with it, it’s beautiful to see. It’s morethan food.”When asked about his first job, Ginolaughs, “To say you have a first job, you’dhave to say you actually got paid!” Hewas about seven years old when he beganrunning around his father’s restaurant asa “curly haired kid in a suit,” smiling ateveryone and thanking for them for comingin. The restaurant staff especially lovedthis, since customers would tip a little moregenerously.Another restaurant opened up by theBartucci family is Nonna Carmela, namedafter Gino’s late grandmother from hisfather’s side. There, Gino began bussingtables, assisting guests, and helping withall of the general responsibilities. He says,“It all comes down to service. We treat ourbusiness like we treat our homes. Anyonecoming in is welcomed with arms wide open,and it’s very warm. Guests feel that theywant to come back.” This is a motto that hascarried on and is pressed upon his currentstaff at Vertigo.He reflects upon how the family’s deliand restaurants impacted his childhoodexperience of bringing a lunch to school. “Ihad roasted chestnuts, weird stinky cheeseswrapped in foil, random fruits, giant Italiansubs that weren’t very popular yet – it wasthe days before Jarred made Subway cool.None of the kids wanted to trade with me, Iwasn’t getting the chocolate pudding. I hada can of sardines. Who wants to trade withthat?” He appreciates being able to lookback and joke about the memory now.Gino’s first language was English, as hismother wanted her kids to become “strongFIRST GENERATION AMERICANYou know whatit’s like to growup with multiplelanguagesin the house,eat differentfood than yourAmerican friends,celebrate certain traditions that areliterally foreign to your peers, and have tobreak down your name syllable by syllable.For first generation Americans, the art ofbalancing two cultures is a unique, yetfundamentally similar experience, and itshapes us in a very significant way.We are on a mission to document thesestories.Americans.” However, preserving the Italianculture was still very important to bothof his parents, so he spent the majority ofhis early childhood surrounded by familyand friends who spoke Italian and kept thetraditions alive. “There was a little bit of anItalian school, but there wasn’t an actualschool structure. It was set up throughfriends of the family at the cultural center.The kids attended to be with other kids theirage, in a cultural setting.” He attended theschool on weekends until eighth grade.Naturally, I asked Gino to teach mesome Italian 101. He starts off with, “It’sall in hand motions, and you have to speakpassionately.” As I motion my hands aroundlike an orchestra pit conductor, I request forhim to share three words or phrases. “Carne.Formaggio. Pasta. …Meat, cheese, andpasta – the three staples of what we revolvearound, the staples of life.”Gino also makes a point to mentionthat he is a diehard soccer fan, or perhaps– Fútbol. He grew up watching the sportwith a love for Gli Azzurri, the nationalItalian team, which he refers to as “the prideof the country.” He notes that it helpedhim identify with his roots as an Italian-American, and he has played the sport sinceearly childhood. He chants, “Forza Azzurri!”He then shares a fascinating experiencethat happened during high school. “A couplemonths after everything was still in anuproar after September 11th, I received aletter from the Italian government – just twodays after I turned 18 – that I need to reportto Torino for duty and serve in the Italianarmy.” His family had to prove that he wasa fulltime American student to absolvehim from duty. “It was scary. Here you arein America, worried about getting draftedfor the US army, and then you get a letterfrom Italy.” This happened due to his dualcitizenship,which his parents filed for in hisearly years. He states that it is a privilege tohave citizenship in both countries.26 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

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a s k a n i t atwo of my passions in life are helpingpeople with their love life and writing.With my advice column, “ask anita, ”iget to combine the two! as a dating &relationship expert, i’m on a missionto prove that happy and satisfyingrelationships are possible. i’m alicensed Marriage & Family therapistand hold a Master’s in Marital & Familytherapy from the University of sandiego. i founded relationship reality312, inc., and i work with clients bothinternationally and in my chicagodowntown office. any questions youhave about dating, relationships andmarriage, please email me directly atanita@relationshipreality312.com.i look forward to hearing from you!Dear Anita,I’ve been dating a guy for almost 4months. I feel like I’ve been the onepursuing him and he is very lastminute with plans. He texts me a lotlate at night and we’ll hang out, butsometimes days go by that I don’t hearfrom him. I just don’t understand. Itwould be nice to have a little bit morecommunication but I don’t want tosound like a crazy/needy girl. Should Ikeep seeing him? Is this salvageable?at this point, what is it that you aretrying to salvage? You’re pursuing aguy who isn’t giving you what you need.You’re not crazy or needy for speaking upfor something that’s important to you ina relationship – it makes you an awareand emotionally mature individual whois ready for a relationship. If a guy evercalls you crazy or needy for telling himwhat you want, then you should move onimmediately.You have to determine how importantconsistent communication is to you. Itsounds like going days without hearingfrom him is not acceptable to you. So thefirst step is speaking up and telling himwhat your expectations are regardinghis contact with you. What exactly is a“little bit more communication”? It’s stillearly in your dating so he may have adifferent perspective about your level ofcommitment to each other, and thereforehis amount of contact with you. Or hemay just be clueless about what you want.It’s better to clarify rather than to be leftguessing and analyzing his every moveand what it potentially means. He may tellyou that he doesn’t like daily contact at allor because he’s just not ready for that yet.Whatever the reason, at least you’ll knowand can decide if this is acceptable to youor not at almost 4 months.You next have to determine howimportant it is that he plans dates inadvance. Texting you last minute andhanging out is not dating. You haveto show this guy how you want to betreated. If it’s important that he sets adate, then stop seeing him last minute!As I previously mentioned, you need tospeak up for what your expectations arewith actual dates. Some people consider“hanging out” dating, while others do not.Talk to him about your concerns and whatyou’re looking for at this stage.Dating is meant to filter the right peoplein and the wrong people out. If you’reunhappy this early in dating him, he maynot be the right guy for you. But at leastgive him the chance to step up or bow out.Dear Anita,I’m 33 and have been datinga guy for two months. We metonline. We haven’t had the talkabout being exclusive but heimplied he’s not dating otherwomen. He also has been workinga lot recently and he’s frequentlytired, so I don’t think he’deven have time to date others!Should I bring up “the talk”? Isit necessary? I’m dating to finda long-term partner and I don’twant to date anyone but him.yes! You don’t want to assumeexclusivity. Implying he’s notdating other women now doesn’tmean that he’s not in contact withthem. After all, you two met online.Sure, he may work a lot and betoo tired to date, but he could bebrowsing other profiles or textingother women. A new woman is amere click away and you don’t wantto assume that he’s not setting thestage for future dates when his workschedule lightens up.Also, people have different timelines.You may be ready to only date him,and he may need more time beforehe’s comfortable with that. If heneeds more time, can you respectthat? Is there any information orassurance that you would still needfrom him? For example, such as eventhough you’re not exclusive, he likesyou and wants to keep dating you. Ifyou’re dating for a long-term partner,you don’t want to waste your time,but he may not be as confident aboutyou as you are with him. It’s not abad thing – people have a differentpace for the dating stage. He mayneed more time to want exclusivity,but then you can decide if you wantto date other people as well.A final thing to consider is that youdon’t want him to slide into thedecision to be exclusive with you:“We’ve been dating for awhile, Iguess it’s the next step. Sure, you canbe my girlfriend!” You want him tochoose you and make the consciousdecision, even if it takes longer thanyou’d like. Bring up the talk and ifhe needs more time, give it to him.Continue to have fun dating him andthen bring this up again at a laterdate.Email your dating and relationshipquestions to Anita atanita@relationshipreality312.com.28 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

FEATuRED ARTISTSOF OCTOBER#m u s i c1LAuREN RANTALALast year, Lauren Rantala partnered with Sohella to produceher to-die-for single, entitled, “Ladykiller.” And while“Ladykiller” is certainly an audio-marvel and is in fact the reasonshe made the cut, I have my fingers crossed that she won’t sink intothe abysmal bayou of one-hit-wonders. Luckily, by the time you arereading this, Lauren’s three-song EP, Lauren Rantala, will have justbeen released on October 9th, featuring unapologetic beats and scintillatingsynths behind her bold, timbre-rich voice. And if you love“Ladykiller” as much as we do, this EP will be the next specimen onblast! Rantala has been described as a “five foot five, nuclear attackof the fifties and the future. A Lolita lovechild of Amy Winehouse,Bruno Mars, and Peggy Lee, Lauren’s here to make your toes tapand your enemies pay.” I second, third, and fourth that statementand highly recommend your checking her out!HEAR HER DEBuT EP, LAuREN RANTALA, ON yOuTuBE ANDLAuRENRANTALA.cOM. TOP TRAcKS: “LADyKILLER”HERE ARE SOME MODALBLOOMS THAT HAVEREcENTLy BuRST ONTOTHE MuSIcAL ScENE—GIFTS FOR THOSE OFyOu QuESTING FOR THEINcOGNITO MAESTROS OFTHE 21ST cENTuRy:#2uPPER BLAcK EDDy (uBE)Since 2011, Chicago has been echoing with the angelicstrings of guitar virtuoso, Adrian Davis, the suave sablehairedfella behind Upper Black Eddy. A sophisticated gypsy atheart and a cerebral romantic composer in mind, his fingers havebeen said to drip with spider webs as he weaves sinew throughthe rosewood neck of his Gibson SG. Following two years ofproduction, Adrian has at last released his explosive self-titled album,Upper Black Eddy, into the digital ether. The album boastsa stellar guitar mélange of Bossa nova jazz, Jimi Page-esqueblues, and sonic ambiance. Equally as mesmeric, Adrian’s serene,sly, and otherworldly lyrics will overflow your heart with distantlongings, as in, “A lighthouse with a dream to be an ocean,” and“If ever I get used to life, charm more light o’er my penumbra.”His street act, “The Adrian and Mark Duet,” has already stolenthe hearts of myriad Chicagoans, as it was dubbed “The BestStreet Performers in Chicago” by both Reddit and The Chicagoist.HEAR ADRIAN’S INcREDIBLE ALBuM, uPPER BLAcK EDDy, ONITuNES, TuNEcORE, yOuTuBE, AND FAcEBOOK.cOM/uPPERBLAcKEDDy.TOP TRAcKS: “KINGS,” “DREAMALITy,” “OLD DEAL,” AND “EARTHBOuND”#3THE ART OF cOOL (AOc)The AoC is a collage of deft instrumentalists, dulcet choruses,and hip-hop wordsmiths. Their song structures aremuscles that artfully flex and release tension, always delivering theunexpected just before you have them figured. In one moment, theyfuse slam-poetic hip-hop with V-Wooten bass and classical piano,only to stream into a neo-soul chorus atop tribal drums in the next;and just when the male tenors have subdued with the boomingtoms, the mellifluous soprano of Leslie Schulke arises into the lilacspotlight. As the band explains, however, The Art of Cool is morethan their music—it’s a movement—a revolution against the existinglifestyle paradigm of America. That’s why, in their lexis, the word“Cool” is an acronym for “Consciously Offering Original Lifestyles.”Hence, The Art of Cool, or as they say, “Be you. That’s cool.”HEAR THEIR EcLEcTIc ALBuM HuMANATuRE ONSOuNDcLOuD,yOuTuBE, AND AT STAyFRESHKEEPcOOL.cOM.TOP TRAcKS: “GOOD TIMES,” “STRATuS,” AND “cOOLÄGE”#5, 2014 reviamagazine.com revia29

z d r o w i e n a t a l e r z uZIELONyPrzepisOd dawna wiadomo,że warzywa I owocesą zdrowe. Jednakczęsto gęsto nudzą nam sięoklepane i stale powtarzaneprzepisy. Poniżej jeden zesmaczniejszych kombinacji naprzekąskę „przepijkę” w ciągudnia. Z łatwością można jąprzygotować dzień wcześnieji przechować w lodówce.(przepis na 4 porcje)• Jedno średnie obrane avocago,• Jedno Mango bez skórki,• Spora garść umytego szpinaku• 3 kiwi obrane ze skórki• Około 1cm imbiru,• Kilka gałązek natki pietruszki oraz cilantro.Wszystko zmiksować w blenderze z dodatkiem pół szklanki sokuz jabłek lub wody kokosowej.SmacznegocZERWONyPrzepisBurak to bardzo popularne warzywo, które przeżywaprawdziwy renesans. Jego walory zdrowotne w pełnito uzasadniają. Powinien gościć na naszych stołach jaknajczęściej.Burak zawiera bardzo dużo kwasu foliowego. Zatem jeżelijesteś zmęczony, miewasz stany niepokoju i lęku, cierpisz nabezsenność, brak ci poczucia radości życia, jesteś roztargnionyi masz kłopoty zpamięcią, a do tegozaburzenia w trawieniu– być może w twoimorganizmie brakujekwasu foliowego. Kwasfoliowy jest witaminąz grupy B. Jest ważnyw produkcji naszych“hormonów szczęścia”.Tymczasem trudnoznaleźć człowieka, wktórego organizmieznajdowałaby sięwystarczająca jego ilość.• 1 umyty mały burak,• 3 umyte marchewki• 2 pomarańcze• 2 jabłka (najlepiej red delicious)• Garść truskawek, malin oraz jagód.• Kilka listków mięty.Na zdrowie30revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

Beauty in The Breakdown:Ebola Now Faces a Global ResponseBy Dr. Michael J FelinskiEvents over the last few months have familiarizedthe globe with the death anddevastation yoked within the worstoutbreak of Ebola in human history. Thusfar, the WHO reports 4,500 deaths, makingthis outbreak more devastating than allprevious outbreaks combined. In the courseof a year, the galloping intruder has spreadthrough Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone,and has recently crossed over to Spainand the USA. The focus is no longer just onWest Africa, as all of mankind is now backagainst the wall, forced to fight the mostintricate, unpredictable, and dangerous ofbattles.The rendition and pattern of this virus isas unprecedented as it is deadly. Researchteams at the Broad Institute and HarvardUniversity have found more than 300 distinctmutations in this specific Ebola (EVD)genome, and never before has an epidemiccentered around urban areas, which makestransmission more probable and trackingmore difficult. Individuals who contract Ebolaoften isolate themselves, choosing to battlethe humiliation and detriment of the diseasealone, as a last resort for protecting theirloved ones. In turn, this leads to a lack ofcontext when quantifying cases and distortedreports of severity, symptoms, and patternsof transmission.West African countries are also facing internaldeterrents of their own. Local povertyand a deficient water supply coexist in a culturewhere washing the deceased significantlypredisposes people to direct contact withthe infected. To make matters worse, someWest African nations have become suspiciousof both the governments and hospitals,resulting in plundering attacks by enragedprotestors. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF),the largest NGO working in the area, describesthe current situation as an “emergencywithin the emergency,” for, as protectiveequipment is becoming scarce, staff moraleis shutting down with the buckling hospitals.Since the first outbreak in 1976, Ebola hasmainly lingered in Africa. Had pharmaceuticalcompanies found a profitable avenuesooner, it is likely that a cure would alreadybe in circulation. “If the ZMapp treatment isa consistent success, that might spur biggercompanies to invest more money in findinga cure,” said Charles Arntzen, the ringleaderbehind the now thrice lifesaving serum.The serum combines the MB-003 andZMAb Ebola treatments, and requires tobaccoplants to be fused with genes of the desiredantibodies, which are released once theplants are infected with the virus. The harvestedantibodies help mount an immediateimmune response against the virus, and havesuccessfully treated two Americans, Dr. KentBrantley and missionary Nancy Writebol, aswell as U.K. nurse Will Pooley, who receivedthe last treatment doses available to date. Bythe end of 2014, treatments for only 80 morepatients can be made with the current methodology.Dr. Brantley made his progressive passionheard all over the world, which resulted in apersonal audience with President Obama inthe White House, a testament in itself to theefficacy of ZMapp and the hope that it hasgenerated. Speaking before Congress, he vividlydepicted the region’s wholly inadequatehealthcare system, focusing on the lack ofmobile laboratories and equipment, as wellas the local desolation and despair.“The response to date, however, has remainedsluggish and unacceptably out of stepwith the scope and size of the problem thatis now before us,” he stated before the panel.“If the outbreak is not stopped now, wecould be looking at hundreds of thousandsof people infected, with political, economic,and security implications for all of us,”Obama warned.According to an August report by Eurosurveillance,in the hypothetical worst-casescenario, if the reproduction ratio of over 1.0continues for the remainder of the year, theexpected number of additional cases by theend of 2014 can reach north of 277,000.Thus far, the global response has beena fiasco as aid efforts and treatment supplyhave been inadequate; but the tides arechanging as mankind is embracing a unifiedfront.The Obama administration has agreedto: build a regional control center, send out400,000 home treatment kits without delay,deploy 3000 troops to build 17 new healthcarefacilities, and train as much as 500 localhealthcare workers per week.Other treatments and vaccines are beingresearched around the world includingTKM-EBOLA, Favipiravir and the U.K. NI-AID/GSK vaccine, which, thanks to a £2.8million grant has had the green light for a10,000 dose manufacturing run. Cuba isdonating 465 doctors, and China likewise issending in aid workers with its own experimentalvaccine. Nurses and doctors are beingrecruited and trained in unprecedentedamounts, while Ebola survivors are doingmass-plasma donations.The world is coming together to battlea common enemy, and through that Ebolahas become the quintessential duplicitousstory of recent times. The malevolence beingforced upon humanity in– turn is forcing itto reconnect with its existing resilience, putdifferences aside, search for innate resolve,and showcase its capacity for unity, whichwill forever echo and shape the way the globeresponds to threats of the future. This pastyear has been an exhibition of hope and necessity,demonstrating that humanity can bejust as capable as we are farsighted.34revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

Ask an AttorneyMy name is Lucas Fuksa and I am an attorney engaged primarily in the practice of business law, constructionlaw, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation. I co-founded Fuksa Khorshid, LLC in late 2006,a boutique law firm located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. I served as president of the Polish AmericanChamber of Commerce for four years. Through the PACC, I have been a part of many initiatives focusedon promoting the interests of the Polish-American business community. In late 2012, I co-founded a politicalaction committee, the Polish American Leadership Political Action Committee (PAL-PAC), whose main focus isto address political issues that are important to the Polish-American community, engage the Polish-Americancommunity in the political process, and elect candidates that will best serve the needs of Polish Americans.Q: I am buying a house and the home inspectionrevealed some defects. Can I askfor those defects to be repaired?A: Generally a buyer can ask for almost anythingto be repaired, but in these situationsyou need to use discretion because you don’twant to upset the seller to the point that theseller wants to cancel the deal. For example,asking for things such as repairing a loosedoor handle is minor and often, the purchasecontract may even prohibit requestsfor such minor items (typically anything thatcosts less than $200 to repair). You shouldalso avoid asking the seller to repaint wallsor replace carpet because those are thingsthat you should have noted when you firstviewed the home and therefore, taken intoconsideration when writing your offer. Myadvice is to request repairs on major defectsthat were only discovered after professionalinspection of the home or on items thatsignificantly threaten your safety.Q: Is there anything I should be concernedabout after leaving my employer to work fora competitor?A: You should check your old employmentcontract, employee handbook or other materialssetting forth information regardingrestrictive covenants. Some employers mayinclude non-competition, non-solicitationor non-disclosure covenants as a conditionof your employment. Non-disclosureagreements prevent you from telling peopleoutside the company about confidentialinformation, which will also be defined inthe agreement but often includes things notgenerally known to the public that generaterevenue for the employer, such as tradesecrets, customer/pricing lists, algorithmsor software codes, and the like. Abide bythis agreement. However, non-solicitationagreements – an agreement to not enticeemployees or clients of the old employer tojoin you and your new company – and particularlynon-competition agreements mustbe reasonable in duration (amount of timeyou are bound), place (the areas of whichyou are bound) and scope (the amount ofactivities from which you are bound) in orderto be valid. Illinois law in 2013 changedsuch that these types of provisions may beinvalidated if you did not work for your oldemployer for at least two years, particularlywhen the employer did not provide you anyextra compensation or benefits as a result ofaccepting the restrictive covenant.Q: One of the unit owners in my condo associationis delinquent. When should westart collection efforts?A: It is best to start collection efforts asquickly as possible. If the delinquent ownerdefaults on his/her mortgage, then the bankcan foreclose on the property. If that happens,the board is likely to omit past dueassessments. The Illinois CondominiumProperty Act allows the board the opportunityto evict a unit owner and rent outthe unit in order to pay for past due assessments.It is in the board’s best interest to dothis as soon as possible. The board must givethe unit owner 30 days to pay, and if the unitowner does not, the Board can file an evictionlawsuit and rent out the unit.LUCAS FUKSA#5, 2014 reviamagazine.com revia 35

m a k e u pEyESHADOWcOLORHoW to cHoose,tiPs, andideasBy Anna Szymanczykyour eyes are the most distinguishingfeature on your face, followed by yourlips. Make them sparkle to give yourface that extra charm, but be sure to choosethe correct eye shadow color to accentuatethem. Three main factors come into playwhen choosing this color:• Your Hair Color• The Color of Your Eyes• Your Skin Complexion or ToneIn this issue we are going to discuss whicheye shadow color is best suited for each eyecolor.EyE SHADOW FOR DIFFERENT EyEcOLORSMost makeup artists swear against matchingeye shadow colors and eye color (i.e., usingbrown eye shadow on brown eyes), underthe fear that your eyes will look dull. However,there are many shades of brown eyeshadow that will complement your browneyes. Depending on the look you’re trying tocreate, blend them with either complimentaryor neutral colors.EyE SHADOW TIPS AND ADVIcEYou know how to apply eye shadow and youhave just learned which colors will suit youreye color. At first, you might experience afew hideous mishaps, but with time, youwill become a pro. Here are some crucial eyeshadow tips that I have learned over the past10 years.• People often use multiple colors fordifferent parts of their eyes such as thecrease and the inner and outer corners.Make sure you choose eye shadow colorsin these areas that match the base coloryou are wearing.• Correlate the colors with the occasion athand or the time of day. If the occasion isthe club at nighttime, use shimmer andglittery eye shadow; if you’re going to theoffice during the day, wear neutral andmatte colors.• The brightest or lightest eye shadows areused on the eyelid and are blended onvarious areas of the eye.• If you happen to own an eye shadow palette,you can experiment with differentcolor combinations to see what looks beston you.• When applying eye shadow, begin withsmall amounts and increase if you feel it’sflattering on you.• The exact appearance of a certain eyeshadow color could slightly be differenton your eyelids depending on a numberof factors including skin color tones. It iswise to try various them on your skin.• Avoid testing colors on the back of yourhand. Test it on your eye and if you don’tlike the color, just remove it and trysomething else.I hope these tips have been helpful and Ilook forward to the next issue!BEST EYE SHADOW COLORFor Brown EyesBrown eyes have the widest range ofeye shadow options. Your best bet is togo with one of the following:• Purple shades• neutral eyeshadows –includes greyand dark brown(black is for abolder look)• bronze, grayand beige willbe great forsmoky eyes• copperFor Blue EyesLovely blue-eyed ladies can use thefollowing colors to make them lookexceptional:• orange• dark brown• cool colors such as pale pink, violet,purple, pale medium blue, midnightblue, and turquoise• neutral eye shadow such as white,gray, camel, chocolate brown, andkhaki.For Green EyesAn array of eye shadow colors willenhance this already rare and beautifuleye color:• beige• tan• Gold• Plum• charcoal• Violet• Peach• neutral colors,• Green• blue –especiallycrystal blue,turquoise• silver• Gold• coral• aqua• Mahogany• amber• blunt orangeFor Hazel Eyesespecially gray• Green• coral, cream,caramel, khaki,mocha, copper,bronze, andmauveHere are the colors that will accentuatehazel eyes:• Plum, dark purple, violet, eggplant,and lavender will complement thegreen in hazel eyes• brown• neutral• yellow, gold and bronze eye shadow• Green, especially olive and emerald• avoid blue36 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014

h e a l t hWORKOuTLately, high intensity interval training(HIIT) has emerged as a very popular type ofworkout. HIIT is a combination of alternatingperiods of high intensity exercises withless-intense recovery exercises. Those workoutsusually vary from 4 to 30 min. HIITimproves endurance, conditioning, glucosemetabolism, fat burning, and maximumoxygen consumption. Most HIIT exercisesdon’t require any equipment and you can dothem anywhere.Here is example of an HIIT workout:• Jumping Jack – 30 sec• Alternating Lunges (dumbbells may beused to increase difficulty) – 1 min• Jump Squats – 30 sec• Rest – 1 minYou can start with one set and later you canincrease the number of sets. You can alsouse different exercises, so your workout willnever become tedious. Have a great workout!!!Hello my name is Nataliya and I’ma NASM/TRX certified personaltrainer, fashion/fitness model, NPCcompetitor, athlete, and health andwellness coach. I graduated with anMBA from Keller Graduate Schoolof Management in 2009. I lovehelping people and I get excitedwith my client’s reach health andfitness goals. I will be writingmonthly in REVIA and providingworkout, health, and exercise tipsfor everyone.It’s clinically proven that peoplewho are work out have moreenergy, enthusiasm and motivation.Many who just start introducinga workout to their daily routine,expect immediate result. Veryoften it takes time to see and feelthe difference. Staying motivateddetermined and positive, is veryimportant to the process. It is alsovery important to make realisticfitness goals and tie them to aspecific time frame. For example:one month, three month and sixmonth goals would be a great wayto monitor your progress. Anotherhelpful tip is to take “before” and“after” progress pictures. It’s a greatway to visually see the changes toyour body. Your own results willkeep you motivated. And don’tforget about importance of healthynutritious eating. Your food needsto be always be balanced andhealthy.In this blog, I would love to helpyou to improve your fitness, healthand appearance. If you have anyquestions, or would like me to talkabout any specific topics regardingfitness, workouts, health tip, pleasesend me an email at nataliya@reviamagazine.com. I would loveto answer all questions and receivefeedback.HEALTHyTIPSFall is here and so is flu season. Here issimple recipe to improve your immunesystem.Flu Busting Smoothie• 1 cup orange juice• ½ cup lemon juice• 1 tbsp raw honey• 1 piece of ginger (2” long up to 1” thick)• ¼ tbsp cayenne pepper• ½ cup chopped pineapple• 1 tbsp coconut oil• 1 tbsp peppermint oilMix everything in a blender. Drink at leastone cup daily.Stay Healthy!!!HEALTHyRECIPEBANANA BITESSince we are talking about bananas,here is simple and delicious bananabites recipe.• 2 very ripe bananas smashed• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder• 1 scoop of coconut flourMix all ingredients together. Roll consistencyinto small balls. Roll bananapieces in mix of crushed almonds, PB2with premium chocolate powder andunsweetened flaked coconut. Preheatoven to 350 degrees and bake for 10min. Enjoy!!!#5, 2014 reviamagazine.com revia37

l a m o d eBy Leandro MuletWhen the Revia Magazine team approached me with theidea of writing a fashion article, I did not hesitate toaccept the offer. This is an amazing opportunity, not only toreach fashion lovers out there, but also to create a better understandingof what the world of fashion is all about. Underthe dimmed light of a coffee shop, sipping hot chai tea, theteam and I discussed how to appeal to you, the reader. Fashionis a major part of my life and using this bullet undermy belt, I decided to add an additional title to my repertoire;Fashion Journalist.My name is Leandro Mulet, and I am a Cuban fashiondesigner based in Chicago. Each month I will present youwith new and interesting topics about fashion and how theyrelate to everyday life.The question I am sure you are asking yourself is: whyshould you follow my advice? Well, I not only work as a professionalstyle advisor, but I also have my own clothing line.While I love my work as a stylist, designing is really wheremy passion borders on obsession. As a designer I am alwaysfollowing current and future trends as well as drawing inspirationfrom the world around me.My designs blur the lines of avant-garde and femininity.Each one of my pieces evokes the edginess that we allhave inside, but don’t often bring to the surface. I like tofuse historical references with a modern silhouette, givingit a novel twist. My collections are meant to make a uniquestatement.Fashion is not only an art, but also an expression of howwe feel inside. For example: a beautiful blouse or a greatfitted pair of pants can change your day, making you feelbeautiful and confident. Every month I will present youwith "Fashion Secrets" that will help you feel empoweredand beautiful.To introduce my designs, I have selected a few photosfrom my most recent show. In collaboration with Adel’s“Spoiled Me Salon,” my collection "La Dame De Noir"closed the show that opened Chicago Fashion Week. Localcelebrities, Jillian Conley and Jeff Conway, hosted the eventwith Jillian wearing a beautiful printed silk skirt and a blackvelvet top that I designed specifically for the occasion. Thenight was attended by local businesses and fashion worldprofessionals, easily making it the hotspot for networkingwith some of Chicago’s most talented emerging artists.Revia Magazine has provided me with a chance to connectwith readers who share my passion for the fashionworld. With this wonderful opportunity, I can finally addressthe issues that many people encounter everyday whendesigning their own wardrobe:• What to wear to the first date?• What is the new style and where to get it?• How to express one’s individual fashion while still maintaininga professional look.I will also discuss the staple pieces that everyone shouldhave in their closet and how every individual can use themto fit their unique style purposes.My journey as a fashion designer has been incredible. Findingmyself surrounded by wonderful people who encourageme and share my passion has urged me to share myknowledge and experiences. I hope you are up for the rideas I guide you into the wonderful, exciting, and beautifulworld of fashion.38 revia reviamagazine.com #5, 2014PHotoGraPHy: JereMy cHedsHare PHotoGraPHy,MattHeW sPerzel

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