by Devin Schiff | Sep 11, 2012 | Catalyst Ranch, Create, Creativity
Part of what makes Chicago such a fascinating place, besides its conventionally lauded attributes like its rich history, or its architectural splendor, is its weirdness. Chicago is weird and delightful. Chicagoans infuse their creative projects with unique...
by Danny Bernardo | Sep 4, 2012 | Catalyst Ranch, Inspire
It’s really easy to have your blinders up when you’re focused on a project. When struggling for an idea, sometimes it’s best to take a breath, and be open to possibility. That’s what happened for our Gala Gal Lauren Smith as she was creating...
by Danny Bernardo | Aug 30, 2012 | Catalyst Ranch, Create, Creative Spaces, Creativity
Our film series LOCAL FEATURE debuted with The Interrupters last week and the event was a smashing success! Attendees arrived early to munch on some delicious snacks, including the scrumptious cupcakes provided by GiGi’s Bake Shop. After a warm welcome from our...
by Danny Bernardo | Aug 28, 2012 | Catalyst Ranch, Creativity, Entrepreneurs, Innovation, Meet
If anyone can attest to the joys (and challenges) of being a creative entrepreneur, it’d be our owner Eva Niewiadomski! In a recent interview with Womenetics, she said: “I worked at Quaker Oats for 15 years. My last year there was post the Pepsi merger with...
by Eva | Aug 21, 2012 | Catalyst Ranch, Create
The award-winning Kartemquin Films documentary about violence prevention was the Chicago movie of 2011. In this stirring and powerfully insightful year-long journey through Chicago’s inner city, director/producer Steve James (HOOP DREAMS) and author-turned-producer...
by erica | Aug 16, 2012 | Catalyst Ranch, Inspire
BIG BEN 3D Puzzle Hey there, sports fans! Are you disappointed that you were not able to be in London for the Olympic Games this year? Well, cheer up friends, because the Ranch is offering you the chance to bring a little piece of London into your own home! During...