Thirty years ago, Jim Jones urged the residents of his “utopian” settlement in Jonestown, Guyana, to drink poison-spiked punch. In the three decades since, the event has lingered uncomfortably in the public memory: How did such a thing happen? Why?..." />
Thirty years ago, Jim Jones urged the residents of his “utopian” settlement in Jonestown, Guyana, to drink poison-spiked punch. In the three decades since, the event has lingered uncomfortably in the public memory: How did such a thing happen? Why?..." />
Thirty years ago, Jim Jones urged the residents of his “utopian” settlement in Jonestown, Guyana, to drink poison-spiked punch. In the three decades since, the event has lingered uncomfortably in the public memory: How did such a thing happen? Why?..." />
Thirty years ago, Jim Jones urged the residents of his “utopian” settlement in Jonestown, Guyana, to drink poison-spiked punch. In the three decades since, the event has lingered uncomfortably in the public memory: How did such a thing happen? Why?…
August 22, 2008 – Posh West Loop boutique, Ouest, hosted its 2nd anniversary celebration on August 22nd and invited guests to toast the chic boutique. Partygoers also received a preview of the debut of the Ouest by Ouest Collection and enjoyed 20 percent store discounts during the event.
Photos by Randy Belice
Red Alert
Squashing a gigantic inflatable ball into tight spaces sounds a little like one of those Olympic events that didn’t score much NBC airtime (half-lightweight judo gets no respect). But artist Kurt Perschke’s RedBall Project—a public art installation in which a 15-foot vinyl ball makes its way across the city, stopping at…
August 21, 2008 – The American Craft Exposition (ACE) Benefit Preview Party kicked off the 3-day fine craft show that brought together 150 artisans to exhibit their one-of-a-kind, museum-quality work. The Benefit Preview Party provided patrons the opportunity to see and purchase unique works of art before the Exposition became open to the public. An elegant party with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, the Benefit offered guests an intimate setting to discuss works with artists. ACE took place at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in Evanston and benefited breast and ovarian cancer research at Evanston Northwestern Hospital.
Photos by Bridget Montgomery
Puppet Government
Puppets have always helped out with difficult lessons: Bert and Ernie taught the importance of tooth brushing; Kermit served as poster boy for the power of positive thinking. Now it’s time to take the…
At the Arlington Million Luncheon held on August 7, 2008, York Furrier of Elmhurst and Deer Park presented fur and fine outerwear fashions modeled by Arlington Park board members, trainers, and race aficionados. York Furrier also donated a reversible sheared mink and rainsilk jacket designed by board member Kelcey Roberts and custom created by the York Design Team. The event benefited the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center.
Photos by Randy Belice
Bright spots on the month’s cultural radar
Splash HitThe dog days of August are so miserable, even local theatre is looking for a way to cool off. Fake Lake, a site-specific play from the The Neo-Futurists, uses the Welles Park Swimming Pool (2333 W. Sunnyside; 773-275-5255) as a stand-in for Utah’s Lake Powell, the backdrop for this coming-of-age…
All PAWS were on deck for the 6th Annual PAWS Chicago Beach Party on July 17, 2008. Over 400 guests and 100 pooches enjoyed a beach-y buffet at Castaways at the North Avenue Beach Boathouse. Thanks to Presenting Sponsors: The Chicago Spire and The John R. Walter Family and Media Sponsor: Chicago Magazine for helping to make this a very successful benefit. PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization focused on alleviating Chicago’s tragic pet overpopulation.
For more information visit www.pawschicago.org.
VIP guests joined Chicago magazine, David Yurman, and PAWS Chicago on July 24th for an evening of glam for a good cause. In celebration of the new fragrance by David Yurman, guests were invited to the Oak Street location for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to sample the new perfume. A percentage of the evening’s sales went to PAWS Chicago and guests went home with a goody bag that included a bottle of the new signature scent by David Yurman
Photography: Randy Blice
