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Getting To Know, Inc. Is on Facebook

Marie — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:07:46 +0000

Get the latest news and helpful resources directly from Getting To Know, Inc. on their Facebook page.

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Getting To Know Edgar Degas is an American Library Association Notable Video

Marie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:37:09 +0000

Getting To Know Edgar Degas, Getting To Know, Inc.’s animated biography of Edgar Degas has won the American Library Association’s prestigious Notable Children’s Video award.

Look for their next release, Getting To Know Abraham Lincoln!

And don’t forget to check out the Getting To Know YouTube Channel for scenes and clips from many of their titles.

Help Produce the Next Jeanie B! CD

Marie — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:42:58 +0000

Award-winning, Chicago-based children’s musician Jeanie B! is laying the groundwork for her next CD.

And she wants you to get involved!

Help support independent music and quality children’s entertainment by checking out her fundraising page. You’ll notice that there are plenty of goodies to be had in exchange for your support.

Beyond the Coyote Art Show This Weekend

Marie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:58:14 +0000

The Flat Iron Artists are putting on the Beyond the Coyote art show this weekend. Some of you may remember the original Around the Coyote art festival that is no longer in operation.

A new traditional launches in its place, and it should be just as fun, chaotic, interesting, and warm.

A $10 suggested donation will cover all three days of the event.

Check out artist George Berlin in Gallery 203 and the band Black Bottle Junction playing:

Friday, September 10th, 8pm – 9pm
Club Lucky
1824 West Wabansia
Sunday, September 12th, 3pm – 4pm
Piece Brewery
1927 West North Avenue

Getting To Know Edgar Degas Available

Marie — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:22:39 +0000

The award-winning educational production company Getting To Know, Inc.’s latest release is Getting To Know Edgar Degas.

Once again, their distinctive style blends facts and fun to make this great animated biography of the gruff Impressionist master. The kids won’t be bored while they learn… and the adults won’t be either!

Running time: approximately 22 minutes
Price: $29.95

Getting To Know Thomas Jefferson is an American Library Association Notable Video

Marie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:48:47 +0000

Getting To Know, Inc.’s animated biography of Thomas Jefferson has won the American Library Association’s prestigious Notable Children’s Video award.

This is the sixth Getting To Know title that has been recognized with this prize.

Look for their next release, Getting To Know Edgar Degas, soon!

George Berlin’s Facebook Project

Marie — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:52:44 +0000

Chicago artist George Berlin has a really interesting promotion going. For his Facebook friends and fans, he is creating special profile pictures in his distinctive style.

See some of the ones he has already completed at his Facebook profiles blog post.

Do you want one of your own?

Friend George Berlin on Facebook
Fan George Berlin on Facebook

The Big Bad Book Graphic Novel Impresses Publisher

Marie — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:09:28 +0000

Press release issued by Alterna Comics:

Nikola Jajic’s little story has got some legs. The Big Bad Book, a blue comedy graphic novel about Thor’s bestial sexploits, Loki’s need to humiliate Thor, and the human that got in the way, debuts on 2/17 in comic shops across the country. The book has gone on to debut with one of the strongest openings in Alterna history, especially for a graphic novel priced at $11.99.

The book’s strong debut can be attributed to Nik Jajic (writer/creator) and Mike Czerniawski (layouts/letters/co-artist) tireless promotional efforts. These two creators literally worked around the clock to get their book noticed and to get comic shops interested.

You can meet them for yourself at Alterna’s 4 year anniversary event at Comic Book Jones in Staten Island, NY on February 27th. They will be signing and selling copies of The Big Bad Book and taking part in the day’s celebration which will feature giveaways, a slew of Alterna creators, and more.

An Autobiography in Tiny Paintings by George Berlin

Marie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:35:24 +0000

Artist George Berlin has created an exhibition book to go along with his 100 paintings give-away next Friday. His art blog shows a group picture of all the choices. You can see the cool cover and a sample page of the accompanying book there as well.

Free Art by George Berlin

Marie — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:13:30 +0000

George Berlin is offering a chance to take home some of his artworks for free on February 5. If you bring this special flyer to his Studio 203 during the next Flat Iron First Friday art show, you’ll have your choice of some specially created artworks.