The Chicago International Film Festival Returns Triumphant in its 51st Year
Frank Sinatra said it best: “Chicago is my kind of town”. The same emotions I feel when I hear Sinatra croon those lyrics about my city were evoked in the pride and passion filling the historic Auditorium Theater on October 15, 2015. The 51st Annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off an amazing red carpet ceremony for the opening night of the much-anticipated independent film Mia Madre. The arts showed up dressed to the nines for a beautiful night of appreciation of cinema.
Beverly Johnson – The Face That Changed It All
When I hear the name Beverly Johnson, I immediately think of the beautiful African-American woman I grew up emulating in the mirror when I was a little girl. Idolizing the first woman of color to grace the cover of the prestigious Vogue magazine in 1974, many young black girls hoped …
Art Van and Jennifer Hudson: The Art of Wow!
The Art of Wow says it all! The Art Van Grand Opening event in Downers Grove, Illinois was an enchanting summer event with Chicago’s who’s who still talking about it. Dressed in their summer chic attire, the VIP guest list consisted of Oscar award-winning actress and songstress Jennifer Hudson, world-renown …
Shout Wipes Looking Fabulous
Use Shout Wipes, as we enter into the beautiful, hot summer month of August, many Americans are getting as much wear out of their summer wardrobe as possible. After all, Labor Day is fast approaching and most of us still believe it is taboo to sport our whites after this …
Louder Than Words: To Hear or Not To Hear
When I was asked to write an article on the documentary Louder Than Words, I went in fascinated and intrigued to learn more about the modern technology that is answering the prayers of so many in the deaf community. In doing my research on this feature-length film, I was at …
Chicago’s Le Méridien and Neiman Marcus: An Anniversary of Class and Sophistication
Celebrating the one year anniversary of the world-class Le Méridien Chicago Hotel with Neiman Marcus. Demonstrating hospitality and appreciation, the two historic brands showed Chicago what chic is all about. Greeted at the entrance with beautiful, statuesque Neiman Marcus models draped in their new fall collections, the event offered an …
Princesses With A Twist: Happily Ever After Means What?
Since the beginning of time, women have been programmed to believe that finding her prince will be her greatest achievement. Though her accomplishments, contributions, and purpose in society speak volumes, many views a woman’s worth and value in life are meaningless without finding a husband to live happily ever after. …
One&Only Ocean Club Resort is Paradise Island
Facing the harsh realities of the world, being force-fed headlines daily via the Internet, television, and chatter would make anyone want to escape from responsibilities and time, if only for just a moment. Warm sun, serenity, and peace to soothe the stress of life is closer than you think. Paradise …
Alliance Française de Chicago Hosts “Ready, Set, Fête”
Alliance Française de Chicago Fête accomplished its mission to bring Americans and French-speaking cultures together for a beautiful evening of taste, style, and class. Set in the Cooper Technica auto storage garage downtown, Alliance Française de Chicago chose an unlikely location for a glamorous event and filled it with art …
The Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala Raises Alzheimer’s Awareness
Though Rita Hayworth’s legacy to the world will forever be her beauty, the famous life-size poster of the Hollywood “love goddess” is now an image of awareness. Like a scene out of an old black and white movie, this past weekend the Chicago Hilton welcomed the Who’s Who of the …
