I On The Scene

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards

The Staples Center in Los Angeles came alive on Sunday, February 25th as the 55th annual Grammy Awards got underway and the world of music aficionados stood up and took notice.

70th Golden Globe Awards

70th Golden Globe Awards

Hollywood’s elite were in the spotlight on Sununday, January 13th as thousands gathered for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the elegant Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Snowfall Celebrations in Aspen 2012

Words can’t describe the beauty of this town. This time of year there are so many wonderful events and happenings going on, that each day is like a fantasy frenzy. Indeed the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Aspen are quite unique.

Al Pacino in Glengarry Glen Ross

David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic returns to Broadway, starring iconic actor Al Pacino as a real estate salesman embroiled in an all-out war with his colleagues over who sells the most property.

11th Annual Paws Fur Ball

Lassie would’ve been proud as the lobby, hallways, and party rooms of the Drake Hotel looked more like Noah’s Ark (with 2 of every dog type) than a prestigious 5 – star hotel.

The 46th Annual CMA Awards

Country Thunder in Nashville – The 46th Annual CMA Awards

The Bridgestone Arena (in Nashville) came alive on Thursday night as the world of country music celebrated the 46th annual CMA Awards show. Fans across the country and around the world were treated to a country music spectacular loaded with talent as the country music community rides a virtual tidal wave of popularity.

David’s Teas Chicago Opens

It wasn’t a Boston tea party but a Bucktown tea party on Tues. night (Oct. 17th) as David’s Teas at 1645 N. Damen swung open its doors and offered its terrific tea samples to virtually anyone passing by.

Chicago Yacht Club

The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac – A 104 Year Tradition Continues

A 104 year old maritime tradition was proudly renewed last week as sailors gathered in Chicago to start the 333 mile race to Mackinac Island, Michigan. The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Veuve Clicquot champagne is considered one of the oldest and highly regarded freshwater sailing races in the world.

Country Music Awards

It was a big year in country music, and it all came alive at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas. With all the outstanding talent being showcased in the gambling mecca of the U.S., it looks like the ACM hit the jackpot this year!

Matt Lamb

Love, Peace, and Matt Lamb Forever

The legacy of the brilliant artist Matt Lamb was honored Sunday night at the River East Art Gallery (Matt Lamb Museum) as hundreds of friends, family, and dignitaries gathered — some from as far away as Spain, Germany, and the U.K.