An interesting use of found objects

A unique line of fireplaces, chairs, and other items crafted from old marine mines, taken from an old Soviet military facility on Naissaar Island in the Gulf of Finland.

http://www.marinemine.com/#minefurniture

The Cara Program: 20 Years of Transforming Lives

Since 1991, thousands of people, companies, foundations and

communities have contributed to the success of over 2,800

Cara students – individuals who have secured and sustained

permanent, quality employment, broken the cycles of poverty

and homelessness, transformed their lives, strengthened

communities and forged paths to real and lasting success. Please join us in celebrating all who have contributed to those successes.

When:  Friday, September 16, 2011, 7pm-11pm

VIP Reception (for sponsors) from 6pm - 7pm

Where:  House of Blues Chicago

Music Hall & Foundation Room

Who:  500-700 of Cara’s friends and supporters

What:  The evening includes delicious hors d’oeuvres, open

bar, live music, dancing, live auction, cash and prize

raffles, photographers and other festivities.