The Timeless Joan Collins
On this Throwback Thursday we pay homage to the talented and ageless Joan Collins. The remarkable woman is celebrating her 81st birthday tomorrow May 23rd, and also the release of her new film “The Time of Their Lives”. She recently spoke about this new film at the Cannes Film Festival, …
Gracious House Introduces Its Chicago Designer Show House
Gracious House Introduces Its Chicago Designer Show House it was a balmy night for a party when guests turned out to support Gracious House, a non-for-profit which works with others in the design industries and support their launch of the Chicago Designer Show House. The party, held at Cosentino Center …
A Night in Tokyo
A Night in Tokyo, beginning the evening with Japanese inspired cocktails and a buffet spread of tempura, makki rolls, a ramen noodle bar and Saki- poached shrimp shooters. The event, co-chaired by Kimberly Palmisano and Patrick Callahan, was attended by The Consul General of Japan in Chicago Masaharu Yoshida and …
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Everyone was more than ready to leave the winter weather outdoors and join like-minded friends and advocates dedicated to making a positive difference for children affected by cancer and support this year’s event “Into the Wild, A Road to the Cure.” As soon as guests entered the UIC …
Aspen International Fashion Week 2014
Aspen became a fashionistas paradise for four days as Aspen International Fashion Week kicked off, featuring top name designers and innovative fabrics…
PAWS Chicago’s Eighth Annual Animal Magnetism
Pet-friendly event raised more than $130,000 for Chicago’s homeless animals.
Catholic Charities Annual d’Vine Affair
The wine was flowing and the desserts never-ending at the 13th Annual Catholic Charities d’Vine Affair as festivities began on a cold and snowy Sunday afternoon one week before the Super Bowl.
Navy Pier’s Snow Days Chicago 2014
Navy Pier’s Snow Days Chicago 2014 the three words I would use to describe the snow sculpting competition are clever, entertaining, and artistic. Teams of artists from across the Midwest and around the world arrived at Navy Pier’s Gateway Park on February 5th to begin four days of shaping snow …
Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). Co-chaired by Cheri Chappelle, director of diversity and inclusion for Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and MSI Trustee Frank Clark, retired chairman and CEO of ComEd, the Gala raised around $360,000 for Black Creativity programming and events which pay tribute to the culture, heritage …
Carol Connors’ Fabulous Career: To Know Him Is To Love Him
Carol Connors is best known for her vocals on the The Teddy Bear’s single “To Know Him Is To Love Him,” which was written by Phil Spector to showcase Connor’s talent.
