“When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. THE NUMBERS GAME: CONSOLATION-COMPENSATION. I published 32 newsletters and 82 Blogs… I’m doing an interview tonight about being a woman artist in Chicago for a future book. Thinking about the things I have done since losing my mentor, editor and dearest friend Susan to suicide last […]

Our featured VOICES OF ROOTS SALON writer Anne Schultz expresses her grief over the challenges and isolation stemming from hearing loss, made more frustrating by her love of language and spontaneous conversation.  Read her essay “Oh Hear Ye” here. Oh Hear Ye an essay by Anne Schultz The first time I noticed that all was […]

J. O’Reilly Productions & HotHouse present a Lakeside Studios program Rekindling the Salon Soiree: Music. Readings. Art. Conversation. Hosted by Jamie O’Reilly & Anne Hills, featuring an Artist Showcase with Sue Demel, Beau O’Reilly & more. Thursday, August 7, 5:30 – 10:30 PM 5:30. Artist talk with Judie Anderson, outside the Studios 7:00. Reception & Performance […]

ROOTS SALON MASTER SPEAKER SERIES COME & BE INSPIRED! Bill Flynn, Inspirational Speaker Saturday May 31 at 8 pm Jamie’s Roots Salon Private address in Chicago’s Lincoln Square $25 tickets (paypal link below) ph: 773-203-7661; e: roots@jamieoreilly.com Space is limited. We serve dessert and iced tea.  You BYOB. Street parking. Reserve a seat via Paypal (inc […]