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 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.
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
It’s been two weeks since I had reconstructive knee surgery—two weeks spent holed up at my parents’ house in the suburbs recovering. Having my ACL and meniscus repaired hasn’t slowed the wedding arrangements down at all; not even crutches can affect this bride’s ability to plan, plan, plan. If anything, being laid up has let me devote even more time and energy to the big day. The only thing scarier than a bride with too much time on her hands? A mother of the bride who’s newly retired…
Pet Project
Like many people in September 2005, with Hurricane Katrina looming off the Gulf Coast, Tim Maddock packed up his car for a long drive—but unlike most, Maddock headed toward the disaster rather than away. The former Chicagoan’s experiences with the post-hurricane animal-rescue effort directly informed his new play, Because They Have No Words, which tackles the chaos, grief, and bureaucratic nightmare at the heart of…
Do we know how to pick them or what? In our May issue, on stands now, senior editor Cassie Walker tipped readers off to a trio of young, ambitious playwrights, including Laura Jacqmin. Since then, the 25-year-old wunderkind has received the coveted Wasserstein Prize, which recognizes under-the-radar up-and-coming playwrights. See what all the fuss is about when…
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
Bar-Hopping Mad
Bartenders: Turn off the lights and hide the alcohol. Schadenfreude is on the loose. The outlandish (and hilarious) local comedy troupe launches its Rent Party, a six-week tour of neighborhood watering holes, 9 p.m. Saturday the 19th at Gallery Cabaret (2020 N. Oakley Ave.; 773-576-6070). Guests include the musical duo Mike and Duane, and local improv vet/Chicago Public Radio host Jimmy Carrane. Tour dates run through…
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!
Who’s Piloting These Airwaves Anyway?
New TV episodes finally returned this week—and yet we’re still hankering for so much as an ounce of creativity on camera. The Neo-Futurists to the rescue; the performance troupe puts its own spin on TV pilots with the debut of its six-week Picked Up series, 8 p.m. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. Each week the troupe will tackle a different pilot idea; we’re looking forward to “Office Prison Break,” April 24th through 26th, a mash-up inspired by…
