An Evening of Fine Wines From Around the World

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

The best wine event of the year, an evening of wines and eclectic hors d'oeuvres to please your palate.

Featuring 4 tasting stations and open bar

LUSH will pour12 wines, including champagne, whites, and reds that span the globe.

New this year isGoose Island's boutique beer station. Come learn about the sophistication of beer and food pairing.

You and your guests will enjoy a beautiful display of food and passedhors d'oeuvres.

An evening to participate in live and silent auctions to support children's education. A relaxing evening after work to support a resource that has helped kids and their parents for over 45 years.

Join the Sue Duncan Children's Center Foundation Board and Auxiliary Board at The University Club of Chicago for our annual fundraiser.

Thursday November 13th, 2008.

6:30 pm Wine & Hors D'oeuvres

8:00 pm Live Auction

It's all for the kids!

log onto www.sueducanchildrenscenter.org for tickets.

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Fashion Forward by Renae: Latino Fashion Week Returns to Chicago

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Often, it seems as if Chicago plays second fiddle to New York and L.A. when it comes to fashion. Occasionally, we see a bit of fashion news coming out of our city, but that's certainly not enough in my opinion. Do we have the talent and resources required to become a top-tier player in the fashion world? If you check out the many components of Latino Fashion Week Chicago, you can easily see the answer should be a resounding "yes."

In its second year, Latino Fashion Week is heating up Chicago's fashion industry this week with numerous events, runway shows, contests and more. The honoree list is impressive--from Broadway stars to media personalities to models. The designers featured are not only showcasing their beautiful clothes, but their personalities and heritage. The events are fun and fresh, and many of them also benefit nonprofit organizations in the Latino community.

If you're searching for something beyond the typical shopping trip and more fulfilling than the regular night out, I suggest you check out one of the events at Latino Fashion Week. It's a great opportunity to learn about emerging designers, Latino heritage in Chicago and what's on the cutting edge of fashion right now. Plus, you're supporting a good cause--you're helping to put Chicago in the fashion spotlight. For more information and a list of events, visit http://www.chicagolatinofashion.com.

Labels: chicago, chicago events, fashion

Hong Kong Custom Tailor Back In Chicago

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Hong Kong Custom Tailor Mr. Daswani makes a return visit back to the Windy City this month. He has been a leading custom tailor since 1969 taking orders world-wide for custom made suits, sport coats, slacks, and shirts.

His excellence shines through with superior fabrics and meticulous hand tailoring. You are buying directly from the company located in Hong Kong, the "custom made clothing capital of the world".

Perfectly Fit At Perfectly Affordable Prices

Suits: $400 Shirts: $52


PACKAGE DEALS :
2 Suits, 6 Shirts......................$1,065
3 Suits, 10 Shirts....................$1,620
4 Suits......................................$1,550 12 Shirts..................................$575

Downtown Chicago Marriott
540 N. Michigan Ave
(312) 836-0100

Thursday Oct 17th (1:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Friday Oct 18th (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Appointments are available every hour. Please email alayna@efete.net to schedule a fitting or call (310) 422-0030.

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City Provisions Supper Club Farm Dinner

Cleetus Friedman, owner of City Provisions Catering and Events, has put together an exciting event to educate, enlighten and entertain his guests.

Joined by Two Brothers' Brewery from Warrenville, Illinois and Faith's Farms of Bonfield, Illinois, the Farm Dinner is designed to help guests gain a better perspective on the origins of their food, the farming process, and how this all gets incorporated into the dining experience.

At 2 p.m. guests will meet at City Provisions (1820 West Wilson, Chicago , Illinois ) and board a chartered bus to Faith's Farms with arrival scheduled at around 4 p.m..

The experience will comprise of a five course meal with meat raised at Faith's Farm, paired with beers by Two Brothers and will also include a hayride tour of Faith's Farm, courtesy of farmer Kim Snyder. Jim Ebel, brewmaster at Two Brothers, will be on hand to discuss the brewing process and speak about the beers.

The Farm Dinner
Saturday October 18, 2008
RSVP to Brenda Uraski at 773-293-CITY (2489)
www.cityprovisions.com

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Fashion Forward by Renae: Chicago's Fashion History

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Chicago's Fashion Focus is currently taking place; it's a weeklong series of events designed to showcase Chicago's emerging designers, neighborhood boutiques, up-and-coming trends and more. Through an array of workshops, runway shows, lectures, Q&As with designers and more, we are supposed to gain a better understanding for our city's thriving fashion scene, an appreciation for the artistic merits of local designers and an overall awareness of Chicago's presence in the international fashion industry. While Fashion Focus events highlight the future in fashion (both the looks and the designers), the most interesting event to me actually draws on the past.

The Chicago History Museum has just unveiled "Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum." This exhibition captures the essence of our city's fashionable past, something that is often overlooked. This collection contains garments dating from 1861-2004, covering more than a century of historic designs and their connection to Chicago.

I attended the History Museum's Christian Dior exhibition last year, and was thoroughly amazed at the opulence and true artistry of his New Look, which has served as the inspiration for countless designers who followed in his footsteps. I'm looking forward to viewing "Chic Chicago" as a true representation of Chicago's fashion history. I'm happy to see that the museum is also drawing on that history for FashioNext, a competition for local designers who will create a couture look inspired by one of the pieces in the "Chic Chicago" collection. What an amazing way to cultivate Chicago's fashion identity!

"Chic Chicago" runs through July 26, 2009. For updates and information on the exhibition and FashioNext, visit the museum blog. For information on Fashion Focus and to access the event list, visit http://www.chicagofashionresource.com.

Labels: chicago events, fashion

Kelly's Road To Recovery

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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MICHIGAN AVENUE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THEIR PREMIERE ISSUE

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Michigan Avenue Magazine, one of the most buzzed about launches in Chicago 's media history has hit the shelves September 15, 2008. The 360-page premiere issue features cover model Cindy Crawford and contributors including Mayor Richard M. Daley, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Zehme .

The launch issue will be celebrated on Saturday, September 20, 2008 with a red carpet extravaganza at The James Hotel at 55 East Ontario, hosted by cover star Cindy Crawford , and topped off with a performance by Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams .

Michigan Ave Mag will celebrate the lifestyles and passions of this city's most affluent and sophisticated readers. High-impact covers and witty, intelligent editorial content will make Michigan Avenue magazine a must-read. Every issue will feature interviews, fashion stories, an inside-look with celebrity contributors, product and accessories trends, home design, art, restaurants, theatre, entertainment, and amazing photos of the people and places that make Chicago so special.

Check out Michigan Avenue Magazie at www.michiganavemag.com

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BMW Ultimate Driving BBQ & Fashion Show

Thursday, July 24, 2008

THE ULTIMATE DRIVE- BBQ, PARTY
& FASHION SHOW (4pm)

BENEFITING SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

FREE FREE FREE FREE

HOSTED BY KENNY JOHNSON
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH, 2008
12 PM- 6:00PM

AT THE 63RD ST. BEACH HOUSE
63RD LAKE SHORE DRIVE/ SERENITY COURTYARD

CALL 1-877-4-A-DRIVE OR VISIT http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive To schedule your test drive.
Registration is still open, vehicles will be assigned on site.


Business owners or Corporations sign up today to be a vendor at the event
Email your contact info to tatiana@richmondgrouponline.com

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Chicago Chocolate Tours

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Check out Chicago native Valerie Beck's creation of Chicago Chocolate Tours. Choose one of our four routes in different neighborhoods - the Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, Downtown Loop, or Andersonville - and experience six wonderful chocolate shops or bakeries on each route. Depending on the route, you'll experience chocolate shops from famous favorites to hidden treasures, and from big brands to small often women-owned chocolate boutiques.

You'll be escorted by a lively and knowledgeable tourguide on a fun and fascinating walking tour to a variety of chocolate shops, where you'll sample the specialties of the house and meet the chocolatier, owner, or manager, for a behind-the-scenes talk about what makes the chocolate unique.

You'll sample more chocolate than you can finish. From truffles to tortes to tasty cocoa beverages, experience it all!

The tour is $40 person and when you take a Chicago Chocolate Tour, you will help save the world. In addition Chicago Chocolate Tours donates a portion of proceeds to CARE ( www.care.org ), an international humanitarian organization that helps women around the world exit poverty through entrepreneurship.

Sign up at www.chicagochocolatetours.com

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D.C. Joins Chicago's NBC 5 Street Team

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

I am excited to announce that I am now a member of Chicago's NBC 5 Street Team. Led by Marcus Riley, the Street Team is exploring Chicagoland one event at a time.

Be sure to visit www.nbc5.com/streetteam daily to check out Chicagoland's latest events and other happenings. Also check our Fete Select TV segments on the web site, featuring the newest and hottest restaurants around the globe.

Labels: chicago events, dc crenshaw, fine dining, nbc 5 chicago, nbc 5 street team