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Posts tagged "Steve Starr"

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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Chicago Red Dress Party Features "The Voice's" Beverly McClellan

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The second annual Red Dress Party took place recently at the Joffrey Ballet Studios (the Joffrey Tower) with more than 200 people donning their most fashionable and eye-popping red attire.   The highlight of the evening was a memorable musical performance by The Voice finalist Beverly McClellan.   An impromptu duet with Beverly and event... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 26, 2012 at 7:44 pm
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"Without a Shadow of a Doubt" Designer Borris Powell Puts Chicago on the Fashion Map, and the Ferrari Wasn't Bad Either!

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“Without a Shadow of a Doubt” Fashion Show, presented by local designer Borris Powell,  set a very high standard for Chicago fashion shows at the River East Art Center recently.  Opening with chic fashions from Lincoln Park’s newest boutique, STRUT, owner Niala Conte sent models down the runway in wearable and accessible outfits that made... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 22, 2012 at 9:05 am
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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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The Photographer's Party is Loco at Tocco!

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Well, it’s about time a party idea like this came along!  No one does more for our town’s vibrant social life than the photographers so it was very fitting that they should have their very own party, “Photographer’s in Chicago”,  to celebrate!  Tocco, the dapper Bruno Abate’s hot Italian restaurant at 1266 N. Milwaukee, was... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 2, 2011 at 7:29 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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Candid Candace Takes you to the NEXT Fashion Chicago Show on Watch312.com!

The week was filled with fashionable fun starting with the NEXT Fashion Chicago Show at Germania Place last week (video coverage follows)!  I was thrilled to co-emcee along with NBC’s Marcus Riley.   Produced by Rose Mandel, of Mandel Productions, the show included collections from local designers  Elda de la Rosa, Fraley Le, Gary Gonzalez, Sahar... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 26, 2011 at 1:46 pm
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NEXT Fashion Chicago 2011 Plus Fashion Focus Kick-Off Party Pics!

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The first NEXT Fashion Chicago Show was held at Germania Place, a venerable venue steeped in legend.  Rumor has it that Al Capone spent quite a bit of time here since the building was easily guarded.  On this night of fashion, I couldn’t imagine old Al sitting in the corner but I did see stylish... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 19, 2011 at 1:07 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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