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Nokia's Art In Motion presented by GenArt

2008-05-15T11:29:35-05:00

May 7, 2008 - More than 1,300 Gen Art members and invited guests gathered at the River East Arts Center for Nokia’s Art in Motion. This one-night only event was a unique blend of photography, filmmaking and technology, celebrating the launch of Nokia’s NS95 8GB phone. A collection of some of the best emerging photographers was on display, with the seven artists providing work that encompassed Nokia’s tagline, “Open to Anything”.

Bear’s Gala for Kids with Cancer

2008-05-15T11:29:10-05:00

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation hosts it’s Annual Bear Tie Ball each year in February. The gala is the organization’s largest fundraiser with approximately 750 guests in attendance raising over half a million dollars towards the fight against pediatric cancer. For more information, please visit http://www.bearnecessities.org.

Towering Ambition

2008-05-14T03:47:31-05:00

The Chicago Spire aims to be the tallest skyscraper in North America. But will it get built? The twisting tale so far

The Tale of the Taco

2008-05-13T05:54:03-05:00

Seven great tacos that make a celebration seem in order

Rich Foods

2008-05-13T05:26:53-05:00

With gas prices going up, home values sinking, and the economy in turmoil, here's one more thing that's straining Chicago-area budgets: food.

Dream Rooms - Luxury Living Spaces Event

2008-05-12T04:15:25-05:00

April 24, 2008- In celebration of the art of interior design, The Merchandise Mart Design Center and Chicago Home + Garden magazine invited guests to “Dream Rooms”, an exclusive event that featured nine spectacularly decorated rooms. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres while touring the nine luxurious living spaces unveiled at The Merchandise Mart.

Photos by Randy Belice

See Marcus Cook

2008-05-09T02:56:42-05:00

Marcus Samuelsson lets his food do the talking.

Who Will Buy the Condos?

2008-05-09T02:38:59-05:00

Since 2000, developers have flooded downtown Chicago with more than 20,000 new condos and townhouses—yet at the end of 2007, nearly 8,000 of them sat unsold. Will that glut drag down the local economy even further, or will the lure of city living and an influx of international buyers rescue a failing market?

Trend: Gluten-Free Goodies

2008-05-09T02:20:40-05:00

The offerings at Rose’s WheatFree Bakery & Café may be gluten-free, peanut-free, casein-free, corn-syrup-free, and trans-fat-free, but they obligingly leave in the most important element: flavor.

Hot for Teacher

2008-05-09T01:49:22-05:00

Only three Chicago-area teachers crack the Top 50 "Hottest Professors" list

Plumbers Who Won't Drain Your Wallet

2008-05-08T12:07:57-05:00

Need a plubmer you can count on? Here are 24 of the best in the Chicago area

Unanswered Cries

2008-05-06T12:47:14-05:00

Before she died in 2004, Kathleen Savio, the third wife of former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson, repeatedly warned authorities she would be killed. Now her death has been reclassified a homicide. Why wasn't there a stronger response to her pleas for help?

Weeknight Find: Culture Clash

2008-04-29T02:35:27-05:00

Actor-playwright Heather Raffo stars in a one-woman play, 9 Parts of Desire, for three weeks starting May 3rd.

High Time

2008-04-29T02:31:52-05:00

Jennifer Koh's new album showcases an eclectic career at its height.

Dropping the Name-Dropping

2008-04-29T02:16:33-05:00

Expect a heavy emphasis on sports and music at Aberdeen.

Green Awards Reception

2008-04-28T05:02:40-05:00

April 17, 2008 – In its second year, the annual “Green Awards” editorial feature in Chicago magazine’s April issue honored five individuals whose efforts in the areas of conservation and sustainability are considered groundbreaking. To salute these individuals, Chicago magazine partnered with Shedd Aquarium to hold a private reception at Shedd’s Oceanarium for 120 guests.

Photos by Randy Belice

A Slippery Subject

2008-04-21T02:31:40-05:00

A conversation with Bill Clinton biographer Carol Felsenthal

Saving Grace

2008-04-21T01:23:49-05:00

From Sundance favorite to box-office flop, what the fate of John Cusack's Grace Is Gone says about us

Political Calculus

2008-04-21T01:11:21-05:00

How the race for president would be different if the Democrats had followed the GOP's lead

He's Green to His Roots

2008-04-18T12:07:58-05:00

Fountain View's Ranney carries on a family tradition

Dining Tidbits

2008-04-18T11:12:47-05:00

For April 2008: Park 52, Schwa, Haussmann Brasserie, Curio Cafe

Your Best Offer: The Green Edition

2008-04-17T04:14:37-05:00

Three real-estate agents provide Deal Estate with their assessments of an energy-efficient house

Dining Out: Olive Branches

2008-04-17T03:03:48-05:00

One's Greek, one's Turkish, and never the twain shall meet. But two smart neighborhood spots bring out the glory of their hallowed Mediterranean ground.

Up to the Plate

2008-04-11T03:42:57-05:00

You may know that The Closer, when he's not Closing, reviews restaurants. People constantly ask him, "Man, how do I do that?" His answer: Eat like a maniac, and write like you mean it. Oh, and make sure you're in the right place at the right time.

Bring Your Own Good Bottle

2008-04-11T02:49:10-05:00

A handful of smart ideas for our favorite BYOs