September 22, 2012--Mercedes-Benz Chicagoland dealers hosted a sneak preview event at Medinah Country Club to celebrate the 2012 Ryder Cup. The event featured a preview of the Mercedes-Benz Performance Center where guests were able to test their swing or putting prowess using state-of-the-art performance analysis. Also featured were the newest Mercedes-Benz models and innovations, including the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe which will be in showrooms a year from now! Guests also enjoyed live entertainment by Ed Kowalcyk of LIVE. Read more
September 10, 2012--Chicago magazine celebrated local mixologists and Bulleit Bourbon master distiller Tom Bulleit, at Trenchermen with a private dinner. Guests enjoyed sipping Trenchermen's Tona Palomino's Funky Chicken while tasting delicious hors d'ouevres. Tona, along with along with Justin Anderson of La Sirena Clandestina and Nathan Ozug of Longman & Eagle, created Bulleit cocktails that were paired with the four-course dinner. Tom Bulleit educated guests on his family legacy in the bourbon business and gifted each mixologist with a custom Bulleit Bourbon cocktail kit. Please drink responsibly. Read more
August 25, 2012--Nearly 5,500 supporters attended this year’s 28th annual American Craft Exposition, presented by The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals. Benefitting pioneering ovarian cancer research, this three-day juried exposition of handcrafted works of art gives guests the opportunity to appreciate and purchase pieces from more than 160 master craftspeople. Read more
August 15, 2012--More than 475 guests gathered with Chicago magazine at Venue One to celebrate the "Best of Chicago" winners featured in the August issue. Guests mixed and mingled throughout the night in the Beauty Bar and Style Lounge, and perfected their poses at the photo flipbook station provided by Lexus. Attendees also enjoyed beer courtesy of Miller Lite and signature cocktails from Don Julio, Ketel One, Bulleit, and Ciroc. Read more
August 15, 2012--Chicago magazine hosted an event at Venue One in the West Loop to honor the winners from the August issue’s “Best of Chicago” editorial feature. Attendees enjoyed complimentary signature cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres. Guests were also able to indulge at the Beauty Bbar, receive fashion consultations in the Style Lounge, and snap their best shot at the photo flipbook station provided by Lexus. Rich Gamble, publisher and general manager, and Elizabeth Fenner, editor in chief, congratulated the winners in attendance. Read more
August 22, 2012--Local Chicagoans joined together for Chicago magazine’s third Stella Summer Music Series event at Motel Bar, which featured a special acoustic performance by The Shams Band. Guests enjoyed complimentary Stella Artois and music. Join us for the final event on Wednesday, September 19, at The Scout. Read more
August 21, 2012--The 2012 Kitchen Walk Kick-Off Party was held at The Reid Murdoch Penthouse. Jenn-Air hosted more than 125 guests with succulent tasting plates and cocktails from the bar and ice luge. Opportunities to purchase tickets to the October 13 tour as well as Dream Kitchen raffle tickets were available to guests. A Jenn-Air wine cellar was raffled off and all proceeds benefit the work of Designs for Dignity. Read more
July 18, 2012--Guests joined EFFEN at Studio Paris as local mixologists competed to design the best EFFEN Vodka martini. Guests sampled delectable EFFEN cocktails and voted for best martini. Read more
July 18, 2012--Partygoers gathered at Bottom Lounge for Chicago magazine’s second Stella Summer Music Series event, which featured a special acoustic performance by The Mason Burrow Sound. Beer and music lovers alike enjoyed complimentary Stella Artois. Join us for the third event on Wednesday, August 22, at Motel Bar. Read more