June 24, 2009—Chicago magazine and Jose Cuervo hosted “Live Notoriously Well” to celebrate its premium silver tequila Platino at Martini Park. Guests enjoyed signature Jose Cuervo Platino cocktails and tasty hors d’oeuvres.
June 11, 2009–Chicago magazine and Jose Cuervo hosted “Live Notoriously Well” in celebration of its new Platino tequila product at the NV Penthouse Lounge. The private event offered attendees to sample the new product in three signature drinks and snack on fabulous fare while enjoying an unparalleled view of the skyline from NV Penthouse’s patio.
May 28-June 14, 2009 — The Home of Distinction by Glenn Gutnayer Construction (www.glenngutnayerconstruction.com), was visited by more than 400 people in the Chicagoland area and raised over $2,500 for Habitat for Humanity Lake County. Each of the tour guests were in awe of the beautiful detail and amazing craftsmanship that went into constructing this masterpiece. This new luxurious English Tudor residence is located on a prime 33,000 s.f. lot. The home has wonderful old world charm with all the latest amenities. It boasts gracious sun-filled rooms, magazine quality finishes, beautiful interior arches and curving walls, bathrooms with radiant heat, a screened porch, and superior custom crafted cabinetry. Furniture courtesy of Melissa Edelman Antiquaire (www.antiquaireonline.com).
On Tuesday, May 12 more than 250 fashionistas, Chicago fashion industry professionals, and media gathered at the Harold Washington Library Winter Garden for Fashion Columbia 2009 to celebrate the senior collections of 13 Columbia College Chicago fashion design students. Afterwards, guests met with the designers during a Designers’ Circle where they had an opportunity to view their portfolios, place orders, and make appointmetns with the designers. Proceeds benefited the Nena Ivon Scholarship Fund for fashion design and fashion retail management.
May 7, 2009 — Bedside Manor Ltd celebrated the launch of a new line of furniture at its Lincoln Park location on May 7th. The complete line of Kindel Furniture is now available for sale in all stores. Design aficionados inspired by the current Hollywood Regency aesthetic were charmed by the Dorothy Draper Collection on display. Kindel Furniture is the perfect complement to the fine linens and accessories offered at Bedside Manor. Proudly made in America since 1901, the company is well known for its fine quality and hand craftsmanship.
April 15, 2009–In its third year, the annual “Green Awards” editorial feature in Chicago magazine’s April issue honored six individuals whose efforts in the areas of conservation and sustainability were considered groundbreaking. To salute these individuals, Chicago magazine partnered with Shedd Aquarium to hold a private 2.5-hour award reception held at the Shedd for over 125 guests. Hosted by the editor and publisher of Chicago magazine, the reception included a Champagne toast to the winners’ achievements and plentiful hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
June 19, 2009 – Get your tickets for this year’s Summer Lovin’ event at the MCA! Chicago magazine and the Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital will join forces again for the 9th annual event, celebrating Chicago magazine’s 20 most eligible singles. Last year, over 1,000 guests gathered to enjoy an evening full of fun and flirting complete with tasty hors d’oeuvres from 14 of the city’s hottest restaurants, an array of signature cocktails, a silent auction, a raffle for a trip to Hawaii, live music, a photo booth, a virtual reality race car stimulator from Lexus, dancing, and much more. All proceeds from the 2009 event will benfit the research and treatment of brain tumors at the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute. Visit www.summerlovin.net to purchase tickets now!
March 23, 2009 — Chicago-based children’s charity Common Threads hosted its fourth annual World Festival event on Monday, March 23rd at the Museum of Contemporary Art. This year’s festival, where nearly 700 foodies munched and mingled, achieved net proceeds of $413,000, making it the organization’s most successful fundraiser to date! Funds raised will directly support after-school cooking programming for low-income children in Chicago, South Central Los Angeles, and Miami.
Photos by Randy Lee Belice
February 22, 2009 — Chicago magazine and the Associate Board of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation teamed up again this year to celebrate the 81st Annual Academy Awards in style. “A Dark Night”-themed viewing party at the new South Loop tapas restaurant, Tapas Valencia, welcomed over 250 guests who enjoyed signature cocktails, wine, beer courtesy of Stella Artois, and delicious tapas. The new GLK-class from Mercedes-Benz set the stage as guests arrived on the red carpet. Once inside, a silent auction and raffle sponsored by Mercedes-Benz benefited JDRF. Photos by Randy Lee Belice
January 30, 2009 — A dazzling night of Vivid fire delighted guests at the twelfth annual Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Grand Chefs Gala, presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The city’s most magnificent “chef event” of the year featured the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner prepared by the Fairmont Chicago’s Executive Chef, Brad Parsons, and assorted desserts. The event raised more than $500,000 for medical research on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
