“Toast to the Coast” 2017 Fundraising Event
The Gold Coast Neighbors Association held its annual “Toast to the Coast” fundraiser at the prestigious Racquet Club located in the heart of the Gold Coast at 1365 N. Dearborn Pkwy. Constructed in 1923 and classically designed by architect Andrew Rebari, the Racquet Club served as the perfect setting for …
Building a Better Tomorrow: The Aspen Hope Center
At the Aspen Hope Center, their main goal is to provide education and outreach programs to reduce the stigma and raise the awareness associated with mental illness. The Hope Center specializes in five main branches of a given crisis: prevention, response, intervention, stabilization, and recovery. Any person facing a …
Aspen Hosts the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals
Reaching speeds of up to 75 mph while dropping 2,434 feet, the 25 top-ranked men and women skiers competed in the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals in Aspen, Colorado in front of a worldwide television audience of 100 million viewers. All eyes of the skiing world were on Aspen for …
Barbara Nelson: A Dynamic Personality in Aiken, South Carolina
In Aiken, South Carolina, Barbara Nelson is a name to be recognized. With dual roles as a Master of Foxhounds (MFH) at Whiskey Road Foxhounds and as a contributor to the Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, Nelson is clearly an eye-opening innovator whose accomplishments are excellent examples for others to follow.
Winter’s Jazz Club: A Musical Discovery in Streeterville
Tucked away in the heart of Streeterville is a musical gem known as Winter’s Jazz Club, featuring live Jazz, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Recently opened in November, at 465 N. McClurg Ct., this musical café might not be physically large, but it showcases large musical talent. In association with public radio …
2017 Cubs Convention: The Road to Another World Series
The Cubs convention is a much-anticipated annual event that takes on a whole new dimension this year. Now, we (Cubs fans, the city, and the team) are considered World Series champions for the first time since 1908 and accordingly, we have a reputation to uphold. The Cubs image is no …
Chicago Cubs 2016 Season: A Five Year Miracle in the Making
Chicago Cubs 2016 Season: A Five Year Miracle in the Making Theo Epstein became President of Cubs general operations five short years ago with quite a challenge to overcome: a team with a seemingly never-ending history of disappointments. The Chicago Cubs collapse of ‘69, the disaster against San Diego in …
Hollywood Comes to Chicago: Cinespace Chicago Film Studios
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Founder Nikolaos Mirkopoulos brought his remarkable Toronto production co. to the Windy City about six years ago. Nik was firm believer in Chicago’s slogan “Make no little plans,” Boasting 1.45 million square feet spread out across 65 acres, Cinespace studios’ facilities include 20 soundproof stages, ranging in …
“Toast to the Coast” at the Racquet Club in Chicago
Once again upholding its outstanding image in the Gold Coast community, the Gold Coast Neighbors Association recently held its annual “Toast to the Coast” event. Founded in 1869 by a hundred upstanding citizens of the Gold Coast area, and surviving despite the small setback of the Chicago Fire in 1871, …
The Chicago Pet Project : Cari Meyers’ New Book
The Chicago Pet Projectinspired by a story she read on the internet in 2009, The Puppy Mill Project Founder and President Cari Meyers discovered some eye-opening facts: dogs are being bred commercially across the U.S. in terrible living conditions. Even more astonishing, apparently no one was doing anything to prevent …
