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Posts tagged "Kristina McGrath"

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 Hottest Party in Town: Watch312.com's Launch at the James Hotel

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The James Hotel was packed for the Launch Party on Thursday, January 26th,  for Chicago’s only online network, Watch312.com!   Everyone who was anyone walked the Red Carpet where I was interviewing for the livestream camera as well as for my own show (Candid Candace Chicago).  All of the  hosts were in attendance and talking up... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 30, 2012 at 2:08 pm
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What VIC's (Very Important Chicagoans) Did for New Year's Eve!

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I’ve always been a fan of New Year’s Eve.  Granted, my plans have changed dramatically through the years from staying out all night, to dinner with friends to fun in the sun like this year.  Newlywed/friends , Kim and Bob Mills, were recently married but decided to wait to combine their wedding celebration with a... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 11, 2012 at 8:27 am
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PAWS Fur Ball: Growing by Leaps & Bounds!

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This year, the PAWS Fur Ball broke all records raising over $750,000 with 650 guests and 200 pets attending this pet friendly party at the Drake Hotel!  Board member, Judith Blazer donated $1 million the week before making this event the most successful in its ten year history. Outside the Gold Coast Room, costumed pets... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 19, 2011 at 6:10 pm
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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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Two Thumbs up for Chaz and Roger Ebert's Red Carpet Party!

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I felt like I was at an exotic film festival with Chaz and Roger Ebert when they celebrated their new show, “Ebert Presents at the Movies“ recently with a grand, by-invite-only party at the Peninsula.   The Red Carpet Girls greeted you at the top of the stairs and then you descended into the magic of movies.  There... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 18, 2011 at 10:20 am
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Four Chicago Women "Captured"

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“Project Inspired”, photographed by Christopher Free, will feature 4 Chicago women in this unique on-line magazine venture. “Project Captured is a Chicago-based online magazine that was started by the young, aspiring fashion photographer, Christopher Free. It was upon his return to Chicago from shooting the runways of New York Fashion Week last year that Chris was motivated and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm
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My Favorites of 2010

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Mikey Mishlove strikes a buddha-like pose! Christmas cards, that is!  Welcome to 2011 and I hope your New Year’s Eve was all you had hoped it would be!  I received so many fantastic, beautiful, touching and creative cards this year.  I loved looking at all the family photos and how fast all of my friends’... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 3, 2011 at 3:52 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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Alan Cumming Celebrates OUTrageous Award Win at RL!

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With Chicago Film Festival founder Michael Kutza and Alan Cumming, who just received the OUTrageous Award this night. We were celebrating my girlfriend, Jan Flanagan’s, birthday last night at RL when who should be seated at the next table, but one of my all-time favorite actors, Alan Cumming! He was with Film Festival honcho, Michael... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 19, 2010 at 10:30 am
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