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Posts tagged "Sherren Leigh"

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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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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Hotelier Ian Schrager Hosts Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Book Launch Party at PUBLIC Chicago

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The Library was packed at PUBLIC Chicago for a party to celebrate award winning Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s  launch of his latest book, “Home Cooking with Jean-Georges:  My Favorite Simple Recipes.” 150 fans and friends stood in line to meet and greet the Chef as well as have him sign their books.  He was charming to... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 13, 2012 at 2:24 pm
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Blogging: What's it All About?

Blogging: What's it All About?
Blogging, what’s it all about Alfie?  This is what zillions of people are wondering around the globe now, during a time, when even your cat has his own website.  I sure don’t have the answers….I am still trying to get that elusive “K” next to my likes (which means you have 1000 people who like... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
November 4, 2011 at 10:53 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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Meet the Ladies! TCW Magazine's "100 Women Making a Difference" Party

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TCW Magazine‘s latest issue features “100 Women Making a Difference.”   This idea was begun in 1988 and ran annually for 14 years.  The criteria used in the selection process was that the women were making an impact on their profession, the community or in the volunteer sector.  Publisher Sherren Leigh said, “Narrowing the selection... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 29, 2011 at 2:43 pm
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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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TCW Magazine Names "100 Women Making a Difference"

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TCW Magazine launched this feature, “100 Women Making a Difference,” in 1988.  It ran for 14 years; the last ran in 2001.  Publisher Sherren Leigh says the feature was stopped because of the difficult selection process but decided to bring it back this month because A) it’s popular, B) it showcases the achievements of Chicago... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 1, 2011 at 4:44 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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Joffrey Ballet's "Pointe of Departure" Party Rocks Randolph!

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  The Joffrey Ballet’s Auxiliary Board (JAB) threw a party and EVERYBODY came!  Archisesto at 1006 W. Randolph in the West Loop, was the venue for this young board’s first major event, Pointe of Departure, and it was so hot the windows were steamy!  I think even event co-chairs, Jennifer Anton and John Walcher along with their... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 12, 2011 at 5:32 pm
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