Andee Kinzy, a milliner-filmmaker, recently had a screening of her first film, "WHAT IS IT ABOUT HATS? The film uncaps the secrets and the privileged world of hat wearers. A Documentary about the “People Under the Brim" opened in Chicago at the Beverly Arts Center's "HATS!" exhibit on April 29 (and runs until 5-11) at Center, 2407 West 111th Street, Chicago and at the Ridge Historical Society's "CAN YOU TOP THIS?" exhibit on May 1.The film highlights hat-related work by artists in various media, wearable art, photographs of people wearing hats and paintings of hats. Admission is free. Call for information, 773-445-3838. "WHAT IS IT ABOUT HATS?" is available online at http://www.WhatisItAboutHats.com for $24.95. You can download a press kit or view the trailer at: http://www.WhatisItAboutHats.com/press
Andee Kinzy, Producer/Director can be reached at: 646-285-6852 or 646-723-3366 andee@kinzy.com.

YANKEE CAPS STOLEN: According to a Newsday article, “Cap caper: Yankees can’t hold on to hats,” Thieves hijacked a shipment of 47,000 Yankee caps that were supposed to be fan giveaways at two upcoming games. “Yankee caps can cost $18 or more on the streets of New York — a price that would make the street value of the pilfered shipment nearly $850,000 — something about making off with this particular batch of paraphernalia struck some as not only unpleasant, but also possibly off-base.” The Yankees noted that half of the cap shipment did arrive safely and promised to place a cap or a voucher “in the hands of every deserving fan,” according to the team’s Web site.

CHAPEAU: the Milliners Guild presents GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT, a Chapeau Afternoon Tea on May 15th at The Fairmont Chicago. The milliners of CHAPEAU: The Milliners Guild will present their spring line of hats, call 312-565-8000 ext. 6151. Please mention “Chapeau Afternoon Tea.” The Fairmont Chicago is at 200 North Columbus Drive. http://www.chapeau.us

The first annual "Fashion Foundation" Celebrity Charity Fashion Show, presented by SMartHats.com, is Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the Gypsy Tea Room in Deep Ellum Texas. ALL proceeds benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's North Texas Chapter's Camp Oasis. “This is going to be the party of the year with real fashion forecasts being showcased in a festive setting with models who are reporters from Channels 4, 5, 8, 11, 21 and 33!” For more information about sponsorships and how to get your boutique or apparel or accessory line included in the fashion show, visit www.thefashionfoundation.com or contact Stefani at Sales@SMartHats.com or call 214-707-8112.