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Posts tagged "Susanna Negovan"

Walter E. Smithe Hosts Launch Party for "Run Home Chicago", A Race to End Homelessness

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Walter, son Tim Smithe and family recently hosted a Kick-Off party at their Lincoln Park showroom to launch the 30 day countdown for “Run Home Chicago,” a race to end homelessness,  that will take place in Soldier Field on June 10th beginning at 7 am. Tim’s glam wife, Mary Astor Smithe, was on hand to... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
Monday at 4:25 pm
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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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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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RPM Italian Restaurant's Opening Night With Giuliana and Bill Rancic and the Melman's!

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RPM Italian Restaurant, 52 W. Illinois, was THE place to be for the opening night party on Saturday, February 18th.  More than 500 friends, celebs and VIP’s crowded into this new  River North hotspot to congratulate the partners who included celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic, acclaimed Chef Doug Psaltis and restaurateurs RJ, Jerrod and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 22, 2012 at 9:49 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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Candid Candace With Rosie O'Donnell at Michigan Avenue Magazine Party (Video!)

Candid Candace With Rosie O'Donnell at Michigan Avenue Magazine Party (Video!)
I was so thrilled to be a part of Michigan Avenue Magazine’s GRAND party at Horseshoe Casino to celebrate December covergirl and now Chicago’s OWN (pun intended!), Rosie O’Donnell!  Held in the elegant Seven Stars Lounge, this party attracted movers, shakers and just plain cool!  There was fabulous food (including delicious cupcakes from Crumbs Bake... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 9, 2011 at 6:26 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 Green Tie Ball Returns to the Emerald City!

The Green Tie Ball Returns to the Emerald City!
Get ready to “Return to the Emerald City” when Chicago Gateway Green hosts its 20th Green Tie Ball on Saturday, September 17th, at A. Finkl & Sons, 2011 N. Southport, in Chicago.  Beginning at 6:30 PM, this event boasts tastings from over 70 restaurants, premium open bars, a silent auction, food trucks, complimentary valet, charitable... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
September 4, 2011 at 4:44 pm
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Robert Redford Charms Chicago at "The Conspirator" Premiere Party (PICS!)

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  Okay, the buzz around town in the lead-up to this film premiere was palpable!  The American Film Company and the Chicago Cubs along with Michigan Avenue Magazine planned a party and EVERYONE wanted to come!  The screening at the AMC River East was packed with bold-faced names like Stella Foster, Linda Johnson Rice, Neal Zucker, Chaz... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 2, 2011 at 8:47 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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