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Posts tagged "Greg Hyder"

Sun-Times' Stella Foster Brings out Record Crowd for her Dante Award Honor

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Chicago Sun Times columnist Stella Foster was honored by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans with the coveted Dante Award at Galleria Marchetti on May 17th.  There were so many in attendance that the valet parkers had to close up shop for lack of space!  Every year, the Human Relations Committee presents the Dante... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 20, 2012 at 2:37 pm
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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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Ladies in Red at the Ritz for Bunky's Valentine's Tea

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It is a very coveted invite.  Some women wait for years just to be included….And yes, the ladies ALWAYS wear red.  This, of course, is Bunky Cushing’s yearly (usually, unless he’s redoing his kitchen or something) soiree/get-together/lovefest of some of our town’s most fashionable and philanthropic women.  It’s a celebration for Valentine’s Day that brought... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 11, 2012 at 1:11 pm
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Bunky Cushing's "Handbags & Halos" Raises Funds for Howard Brown Health Center

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If you don’t know Bunky Cushing,  which I doubt since EVERYONE seems to know him, then he is definitely someone you should know.  He has a long-time following of devoted friends/fans who will follow him anywhere, and fortunately, it’s always to do good!  For his 10th “Handbags & Halos” luncheon this year at the magnificent... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 27, 2011 at 11:45 am
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The Costume Ball Honors Ralph Rucci for Design Excellence (PICS!)

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The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum revived their signature black tie ball for the first time in over ten years, and from the looks of these photos, it was a GREAT decision! The Ball celebrated the opening of Charles James: Genius Deconstructed with a black-tie affair that included dinner, auction and exhibition preview... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 23, 2011 at 11:32 am
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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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Charity at its Sexiest: Lido des Boyz!

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A fun-filled evening benefitting TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network). (Pic by Steve Starr). What a whirlwind of an evening for “Macy’s Chicago Takes Off” at the Park West Saturday night!  “Lido des Boyz” treated guests to a variety of performances that left you feeling like you’d attended 20 Broadway shows!  Repeat host, Murray Hill, was hilarious and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 9, 2011 at 4:49 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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Service Club of Chicago's Annual Holiday Luncheon (PICS!)

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Service Club of Chicago members donated children’s books at their annual holiday luncheon at the University Club. This year’s annual Service Club Holiday Luncheon was held in one of the most beautiful rooms in the city, Cathedral Hall at the University Club.  The sell out crowd of over 200 were enchanted by the soaring stained... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 13, 2010 at 4:56 pm
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Chicago Magazine Celebrates 40 Wonderful Years!

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Chicago Magazine Editor Richard Babcock and Publisher/General Manager Rich Gamble celebrate the magazine’s 40th anniversary. At a packed party with over 450 guests, Chicago Magazine celebrated their 40th anniversary at the James Hotel last night.  Publisher and General Manager, Richard Gamble, and Editor Richard Babcock had their hands full greeting every guest who wanted to... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 9, 2010 at 12:17 pm
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