October 18, 2006 - Chicago magazine helped to celebrate York Furrier's 75th Anniversary with an event on October 18, 2006. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and cocktails while browsing the exceptional collection of furs and fine outerwear. Raffle tickets were sold throughout the night for chances to win fabulous prizes. Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of sales throughout the holiday season benefited the Lizzadro Museum of Lipidary Art in Elmhurst, IL. Read more
July 11, 2007- Blue Plate, Chicago’s premier catering and event management company, introduced bluprint. The grand opening of bluprint, the only full-service restaurant in the Merchandise Mart, welcomed Chicago’s elite to walk down the blue carpet to the fusion of innovative taste and design. The event welcomed more than 500 of the city’s movers and shakers, who enjoyed signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres throughout the night. Read more
July 17, 2007- Chicago magazine and Ciroc hosted “A Mid-Summer’s Night” cocktail reception at Aigre Doux, a Chicago magazine “Best New Restaurant 2007.” Featuring signature martinis complements of Ciroc and tasty bites provided by Aigre Doux, the event welcomed guests to sample refreshing summer cocktails and delicious appetizers from a rising star on the Chicago restaurant scene. Read more
June 29, 2007 - Chicago magazine and the Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital co-hosted the 7th annual Summer Lovin’ event, celebrating Chicago magazine’s 20 most eligible singles at the Museum of Contemporary Art. All proceeds benefited the Prostate Cancer Gene Therapy Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Photos by Randy Belice Read more
Sunday, September 9, 2007 - The Lustgarten Foundation will hold their 3rd annual Chicago Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk on Sunday, September 9th at Montrose Beach in Lincoln Park. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m.; the fee is $50. The foundation's mission is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of pancreatic cancer. Please visit www.lustgarten.org for more details. Read more
June 7, 2007 - The Ferragamo boutique on North Michigan Avenue was the place for the kick-off of the 5th annual PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Presented by Salvatore Ferragamo, the party will take place on July 11th at Castaways at the North Avenue Beach Boathouse. Photos by Deborah Chapman and Kevin Morrissey Read more
May 31, 2007 - The Terrace at Conrad opened this season, celebrating the elements of the outdoors and embracing the Art Deco flavor of South Beach. The decor featured a backdrop of vibrant colors, candelabras dripping in crystal, lush palm trees, and exotic flowers. Guests enjoyed live Latin music, a fashion show by Luca Luca, and dynamic Latin-inspired cuisine. Read more
May 18, 2007 - More than 500 guests joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at The River East Art Center for the announcement of the 2007 Man & Woman of the Year. Man & Woman of the Year is a 10-week fundraising competition among Chicagoland professionals. Sixteen candidates raised $400,000 this year, breaking the previous Illinois record of $160,000. Read more
May 10, 2007 - The Park Hyatt Chicago co-hosted the “Progressive Evening of Luxury” at 800 N. Michigan Avenue. More than 200 VIP guests gathered on the beautiful spring evening to celebrate the luxury of exclusive retailers including Giorgio Armani, Marlowe, and Bentley. Read more