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Gracious House

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 Tie Ball - Into the Wild, A Road to the Cure

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 volunteers with homeless dogs - Photo by Sparenga Photography

PAWS Chicago’s Eighth Annual Animal Magnetism

Pet-friendly event raised more than $130,000 for Chicago’s homeless animals.

Mariano's Display

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

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 …

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The Museum of Science and Industry

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.

The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards

The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Recap

Flamboyant parties hosted by celebrities such as Sean Penn (with G. Armani), Jason Binn (Du Jour magazine), and world renowned designer Diane von Furstenburg added fuel to an already electric atmosphere as Hollywood celebrated it’s 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 12th