Pinchas Zukerman vs Eugenia Zukerman*
Which Zukerman will it be this week: Pinchas or his ex Eugenia? If you missed the former’s February recital at the Harris, never fear. The violin virtuoso continues his 60th-birthday tour with a week of Bach…
Antonio Lupi, a gran maestro of high-style, innovative Italian bathroom design is coming to River North this week, with a gran opening on April 2. This is the primero Antonio Lupi showroom in the U.S., brought here con amore by Luca Lanzetta and Maurizio Fiori. Lanzetta, owner of the Merchandise Mart’s sexy Italian kitchen company
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We noticed an empty showroom on the West end of the Mart’s LuxeHome: American International Tile has closed. The Mart’s reps say that they’ll be filling the space soon; meanwhile, they report that Porcelanosa, tile, kitchen, and bath showroom, is scheduled to open May 1 in the old Design Center space in LuxeHome.
—JAN PARR
Many people hope that real-estate prices have hit bottom, but Richard Ross is willing to wager that home values will turn around within the year—at least in his neighborhood. Ross, who is selling his residence in a 136-year-old structure at 919 West Wisconsin Street, is betting that…
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Story Time
Last fall, Chicago native AnneMarie Garza wanted to create a boutique centered on the idea that every item should tell a story. So the former real-estate development director purchased retail space, recruited designers via Craigslist and Etsy, and, within months, opened Bella Chica (1253 W. 18th St.; 312-927-3535). The new Pilsen shop sells handmade designs from about 15 Chicago artists, carrying everything from…
Local artist Amy Allison is determined to inspire the kid in all of us with her sweetly illustrated paper and ceramic creations.
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Haus in Andersonville is closing its doors at the end of April and having a big sale (70 percent off everything) starting Wednesday, April 1, until all merchandise and shop fixtures are sold. To make sure we don’t get too sad, they are going out with a bash: come by the shop for drinks and discounts, Friday, April 3 from 7 to 10 p.m.
-Gina Bazer
March 14th, 2009– Carson Pirie Scott’s Orland Square store welcomed over 150 guests to revel in spring’s emerging trends, while enjoying breakfast treats and a tasty coffee bar. With a runway show hosted by Chicago magazine’s Stacy Wallace-Albert, guests indulged in private shopping, discounts, and pampering from Chanel® beauty advisors. Photos by Randy Lee Belice
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We always look forward to receiving photos of Gosia Korsakowski’s latest funky vintage finds in our inbox. Until lately, she has sold her well-chosen goods only through Etsy under the shop name Blue Bell Bazaar. Now Gosia has a space in the Heritage Trail Antique Mall in Wilmette and at Andersonville Galleria. Nice to check out the goods in person.
—JAN PARR
