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Posts tagged "Christopher Clinton Conway"

A Night of Firsts for the Joffrey Ballet's (Fun-Filled) 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala (PICS!)

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It was a thrilling night in Chicago for The Joffrey Ballet’s grand 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala honoring its Women’s Board!  I was so excited to chair this event with Helen Hall Melchior (our 5th Joffrey event together!) along with our dynamic co-chairs Kate Bensen, Pamella Roland DeVos, Liz Sharp, Joan Colmar, Mary Pat Burns, Victoria... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 7, 2012 at 8:34 pm
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If you're a fan (and who isn't?) of Joffrey Ballet principal dancer Fabrice Calmels, then you'll REALLY love this!

If you're a fan (and who isn't?) of Joffrey Ballet principal dancer Fabrice Calmels, then you'll REALLY love this!
Watch for an exciting, massive art installation coming the first week of May to the riverfront beneath the Trump Tower!  Anyone who is a fan, and who isn’t, of the dashing 6’6” dancer, Fabrice Calmels, will love this! Joffrey’s renowned photographer, Herbert Migdoll,  has created a 300 foot long and 15 foot high photo of... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 14, 2012 at 8:20 pm
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The Joffrey Ballet's Celebration Gala to Honor 10th Anniversary of Women's Board

The Joffrey Ballet's Celebration Gala to Honor 10th Anniversary of Women's Board
I am so excited to share the news about this year’s Joffrey Ballet Celebration Gala on Sunday, May 6th at the historic Palmer House Hilton, located at17 E. Monroe. This year’s event will be a tribute to the 10th anniversary of the Joffrey’s dynamic Women’s Board who have raised a staggering $16 million, making them... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 10, 2012 at 12:48 pm
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Comedian Jeff Garlin Hosts Allium's Opening Night Party at Four Seasons

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The recent Grand Opening party for the new Allium restaurant attracted an overflow crowd of Chicago’s top 600 foodies and fashionistas to the 7th floor of the Four Seasons recently.  Host for the night was funnyman Jeff Garlin (see our interview coming soon on Watch312!).  This American restaurant with a farm-to-table menu is by Chef... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 2, 2012 at 8:43 am
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TCW Magazine's A-List: 60 Chicagoans of Style

TCW Magazine's A-List: 60 Chicagoans of Style
TCW Mag:  “These women and men about town are fashion standouts They’ve got the look. Impeccably attired, perpetually polished and with an uncanny sense of personal style, these women and men about town are fashion standouts. They turn heads, and for all the right reasons. Click below to see who made TCW’s list of Chicago’s... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 3, 2012 at 11:01 am
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ArtEdge Gala Raises More Than $1 Million for Museum of Contemporary Art

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I’ve been to some pretty thrilling parties in my day, but I can’t remember many in recent memory that delivered as much excitement as this year’s Gala fundraiser for the MCA!   More than 460 guests paid $1000 a piece to enjoy this over-the-top party, artEdge, that included performances by renowned artist Nick Cave and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 17, 2012 at 2:03 pm
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The Joffrey Ballet's Junior Auxiliary Board Hosts "Pointe of Departure"

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The second annual “Pointe of Departure” was presented by the Junior Auxiliary Board of The Joffrey Ballet on Thursday, January 26th.   A signature of this event is finding hot new venues and this year was no exception.  Venue Six10 at the Spertus Institute offered a great atmosphere for this evening where stage and canvas collided. ... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 3, 2012 at 7:21 pm
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The Joffrey Ballet Auxiliary Board Presents "Pointe of Departure"

The Joffrey Ballet Auxiliary Board Presents "Pointe of Departure"
The Auxiliary Board of The Joffrey Ballet presents their second annual Pointe of Departure event on Thursday, January 26th from 6 – 9 p.m., at a NEW venue this year, Venue Six/10 at the Spertus Institute, located at 610 S. Michigan Ave. Joffrey dancers including Temur Suluashvili and Matthew Adamczyk will again be contributing amazing... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 21, 2012 at 5:07 pm
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The Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker Family Dinner: A Delightful Holiday Tradition

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The Joffrey Ballet’s “Nutcracker” came to life at the Palmer House Hilton for its annual Nutcracker Family Dinner.  Held in multiple ballrooms, this lively, holiday favorite was chaired by WB members Sonya Jackson and Cindy Burns.  Children delighted in creating snow-flakes, taking photos with Nutcrackers, decorating ballet shoes, making their own cupcakes and having their... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 18, 2011 at 10:08 am
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The Joffrey Ballet's "Couture & Cocktails" Photo Highlights

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The Joffrey Ballet’s “Couture & Cocktails” was created six years ago as a way to honor the dancers and introduce them to their fans in a fun, party atmosphere.  Each year, a designer is featured and in year’s past have included Maria Pinto, Pamella Roland and Carmen Marc Valvo among others.  This year, American designer... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
September 25, 2011 at 4:41 pm
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