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Macy's Glamorama 2012 "British Invasion: The Music Then. The Fashion Now!" Coming to Chicago Theatre on August 10th, Plus Glam Launch Party News!

Macy's Glamorama 2012 "British Invasion: The Music Then. The Fashion Now!" Coming to Chicago Theatre on August 10th, Plus Glam Launch Party News!
Mark your calendars now for one of THE most anticipated fashion events of the year, Glamorama!  Coming on Friday, August 10th to the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., this year’s theme is “British Invasion: The Music Then. The Fashion Now!.” From the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, Macy’s Glamorama 2012 pays homage to some... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 20, 2012 at 7:11 pm
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Are you following the COUNTDOWN for the World's Largest Ronald McDonald House? Lucky Chicagoans Featured Every Day Until the Opening!

Are you following the COUNTDOWN for the World's Largest Ronald McDonald House? Lucky Chicagoans Featured Every Day Until the Opening!
The Countdown to the grand opening of the world’s largest Ronald McDonald House has begun! Only 70 more days until the House at 211 East Grand Avenue opens its doors on June 26th  and I’m joining in to help! Each day on their website, www.RonaldHouseChicago.org  and on their Facebook and Twitter they’re featuring a new... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 17, 2012 at 12:08 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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The Elegant Lyric Opera Gala is a "Night Under the Czars"!

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The Lyric’s 28th annual “Fantasy of the Opera” featured a “Night Under the Czars” with an elegant Russian themed night to remember.  More than 500 guests attended this fundraiser hosted by the Lyric’s Guild Board of Directors at the Civic Opera House on Friday, January 27th,  and chaired by Nancy Temple with her co-chair, Courtney... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 10, 2012 at 8:28 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 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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The Lyric Opera Opening Night Gala: Another Elegant Year

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There are two things that are a given on Opening Night of the Lyric Opera.  You will see fabulous gowns and a Grand Ballroom decorated unlike any other.  The performances are always wonderful too, of course, but my favorite part is seeing the people and the decor.  The VIP private reception for donors and members... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 7, 2011 at 11:06 am
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Larry King Loves Chicago!

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I’ve always admired legendary talk show host, Larry King, but never more so than when I was able to ride along in his limo on the way to Wrigley Field where he threw out the first pitch at the Cubs/Cardinals game this week.   Larry was in town being feted by gorgeous author/socialite, Sugar Rautbord, on... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 23, 2011 at 11:11 am
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2011 Lincoln Park Zoo Ball: "Hollywood & Vines" (PICS!)

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This year’s Zoo Ball, themed “Hollywood & Vines”, brought out the wild side in almost 1,000  guests as they mixed and mingled amongst the animals on a warm summer night.  The carousel transported the black-tie attendees back to a kinder, gentler time as the Siberian tigers roared in the background.   Even the gorillas seemed to... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 11, 2011 at 2:17 pm
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"Helping Hands" for World's Largest Ronald McDonald House

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  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana held their “Cement Hands Event” to celebrate the building of the World’s Largest Ronald McDonald House at 211 E. Grand Avenue in Streeterville set to open in 2012.  Streeterville residents and supporters of the House came out in droves to put their hands in cement... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 24, 2011 at 5:29 pm
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