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Posts tagged "Hazel Barr"

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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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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The Service Club Gives Back at Festive Holiday Luncheon

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The Service Club’s annual Holiday Luncheon was a beautiful affair held in one of the most magnificent rooms in all of Chicago, the Cathedral Room at the University Club.  Event Chair Sheree Valukas, along with her formidable committee,  welcomed 150 women who came dressed in their most festive outfits to celebrate and raise funds for... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 6, 2011 at 7:20 pm
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The Service Club of Chicago Goes Hollywood (PICS!)

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For the 121st anniversary of the Service Club of Chicago, co-chairs Toni Canada, Laurie Davis and Dusty (Yolanda) Stemer enlisted the aid of top event designer, Tom Kehoe, to make their Gala dreams come alive!  The theme, “An Evening of Glamour at Club El Morocco,” got Tom and his team’s creative juices flowing as they... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 10, 2011 at 11:05 am
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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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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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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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The Chicago Art of Fashion 2010 Shows Visions of Spring

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Front row fashionistas at the Art of Fashion show in Millenium Park. The Art of Fashion 2010 show, presented by StyleChicago.com,  introduced established designers as well as some amazing emerging designers to a packed tent in Millenium Park recently.  Designers Elda de la Rosa, Lauren Lein, Borris Powell, Kirk James, Lara Miller, Paul Sisti, Hector-Javier MonArrez, Fraley... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 31, 2010 at 1:02 pm
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Starrlight Studios Presents Seductresses of Old Hollywood

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Author Steve Starr and Elena Samokhina at his book launch party at Rumba. (Pic by Mila Samokhina) Steve Starr’s book party this week at Rumba celebrated beloved Hollywood Latin legends with the launch of his latest book, “Steve Starr Studios Presents Starrlight: Glamorous Latin Movie Stars of Early Hollywood.”  These cinematic stars included Rita Hayworth... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 14, 2010 at 6:13 pm
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Hats Off to the Parkways Garden Party's $300,000 Fundraiser!

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Chicago milliners Loreta Corsetti and Carla Faso having fun at the 8th Annual Parkways Foundation’s Garden Party. (Fab pic by Steve Starr) This year’s 8th Annual Parkways Foundation’s Garden Party & Luncheon attracted over 600 well dressed movers and shakers from Chicago and beyond.  The hats were out in force, some stylish, some more on... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
September 18, 2010 at 7:03 pm
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