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Posts tagged "chilli pepper"

Service Club's "Day on the Terrace" Fashion Show (PICS!!)

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The annual Service Club of Chicago’s  “Day on the Terrace” Fashion Show was a sellout again this year at the Peninsula.  Fashion show chairs Jean Antoniou, Tracey Di Buono and event founder Hazel Barr planned another show stopping fashion extravaganza that included smashing runway looks from Escada, Luca Luca, Tory Burch, Starr Couture, Paul Stuart... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 2, 2011 at 4:05 pm
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The Baton Show Lounge Celebrates 42nd Anniversary with the "Tops in the Nation" Revue

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The Baton Show Lounge owner, Jim Flint, had a smile from ear to ear on the night of his 42nd anniversary, a party he described as his own “personal party.”  Indeed, the evening was by invite only and was an intimate gathering of his long time friends and supporters.  Silver balloons filled the ceiling and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 19, 2011 at 7:02 pm
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Common Threads' World Fest 2011 Begins with Black Tie Dinner at Elysian

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The magnificent ballroom of the Elysian Hotel. Last Sunday night was the opening night Black Tie Dinner to kick off Common Threads’ Sixth Annual World Festival the following day at Soldier Field.  It was an intimate (100 guests), star-studded affair that included celebrity Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Anita Lo, Michelle Bernstein, Nicole Pederson,Stephanie Prida and Ria’s... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 12, 2011 at 3:20 pm
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My Favorite Photo Memories of 2010

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My Chicago Magazine feature was definitely a year’s highlight! The City of Big Shoulders had busy feet visiting the many fundraisers, cocktail parties, soirees, get-togethers, galas, launches, previews, openings, meet-and-greets, luncheons, dinners, events, fests and weddings that took place this year.  There were so many moments that will never be forgotten with friends that I... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 7, 2011 at 5:55 pm
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Oprah Winfrey and Chilli Pepper: A Tale of Two Icons and Me!

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Dining with Oprah Winfrey and Chilli Pepper at Chicago Cut Steakhouse! The bash of the Titans occurred last night at Chicago Cut Steakhouse when global icon Oprah Winfrey dined with another icon and long-time friend, Chilli Pepper.  Chilli is a top female impersonator at the Baton Show Lounge and has been friends with Oprah for... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 20, 2010 at 2:48 pm
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"Women With Heart" Honored at Kickoff for Hearts-a-Bluhm Campaign

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Senate hopeful Alexi Giannoulias with “Hearts-a-Bluhm” campaign co-creators Julee White and Kathleen Henson. Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab recently hosted a private VIP party to kick-off the launch of the much-anticipated “Hearts-a-Bluhm” campaign, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, which will raise awareness for heart health.  A public display of oversized acrylic... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 29, 2010 at 11:17 am
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Miss Continental Pageant 2010--Glamour Galore!

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Miss Continental Pageant 2010 finalists with founder Jim Flint. Labor Day is always exciting because it heralds the finals of the Miss Continental Pageant, which is the largest and best female impersonator contest in the world!  This year, the Pageant celebrated its 30th anniversary in grand style with 34 talented contestants competing for the crown... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
September 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm
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Top Chicago Chefs Highlight Service Club Fashion Show

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Chefs Ryan Poli (Perrenial) and Ryan Pitts (RL) strut their stuff in the finale of The Service Club of Chicago’s fashion show. I think this year’s “Day on the Terrace” Fashion Show, benefitting The Service Club of Chicago, was the best one yet!  There were gorgeous fall/winter collections presented from designers/stores such as Dennis Basso... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 8, 2010 at 10:27 am
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The Baton Show Lounge, A North Side Institution, Celebrates 41st Anniversary

The legendary Chilli Pepper performs in the Baton Show Lounge’s 41st Anniversary Party. The Baton Show Lounge at 436 N. Clark celebrated their 41st anniversary last night and presented a show that had the packed house on their feet for every number!  Standouts were Sasha Colby and Chilli Pepper although every “girl” gave it their... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 18, 2010 at 7:38 pm
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30th Miss Continental Pageant Wows Park West Crowd!

Aurora Sexton, winner Armani, 1st runner-up Mokha Montrese, 2nd runner-up Naysha Lopez and Kim Moore. The Miss Continental Pageant finals are always held on Labor Day night.  This year’s show, owner Jim Flint‘s 30th, was the best one we’ve attended so far at Park West.  The Continental Pageantry system was started in 1980 to provide... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
September 10, 2009 at 9:20 pm
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