Going Out

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

Bear’s Gala for Kids with Cancer

2008-05-02T02:21:23-05:00

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.

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

Carson Pirie Scott's "Trendevous" Spring Runway Show

2008-04-11T02:09:30-05:00

April 5, 2008 - Nearly 300 fashionistas joined Carson's at their Yorktown location for "Trendevous," a runway presentation hosted by fashion stylist Stacy Wallace-Albert. Guests viewed fresh looks for spring and enjoyed exclusive savings at this premier trend event of the season!

On the Road

2008-04-11T11:44:45-05:00

A West Coast quest to find himself led Whiskey Road's Matt Miller back to Bucktown

Weeknight Find: Great Debate

2008-04-01T03:54:15-05:00

The Strangerer, a fascinating Theater Oobleck play that earned rave reviews last year, returns for a six-week run at the Chopin Theatre.

Solo Show

2008-04-01T03:14:49-05:00

If you see only one play this month, make it this one