Archive for April 2012

The Joffrey Ballet's Celebration Gala to Honor 10th Anniversary of Women's Board

The Joffrey Ballet's Celebration Gala to Honor 10th Anniversary of Women's Board
I am so excited to share the news about this year’s Joffrey Ballet Celebration Gala on Sunday, May 6th at the historic Palmer House Hilton, located at17 E. Monroe. This year’s event will be a tribute to the 10th anniversary of the Joffrey’s dynamic Women’s Board who have raised a staggering $16 million, making them... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 10, 2012 at 12:48 pm • 

Four Season's Allium Restaurant Opening Party Hosts Chicago Movers & Shakers on Watch312.com

Four Season's Allium Restaurant Opening Party Hosts Chicago Movers & Shakers on Watch312.com
It was a star studded night in Chicago as host/comedian Jeff Garlin welcomed Chicago’s movers and shakers to the grand opening party at the Four Season’s for its Allium Restaurant opening!  Chef Kevin Hickey explains his menu inspiration and why Bill Kurtis plays a part in it…..See it HERE on Watch312’s “Candid Candace Chicago“!
By Candace Jordan,
April 7, 2012 at 10:11 am • 

The British Are Coming: Actor Jeremy Irons to Host WTTW/WFMT Annual Benefit on May 9th

The British Are Coming: Actor Jeremy Irons to Host WTTW/WFMT Annual Benefit on May 9th
For WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT’s annual benefit, this year themed “The British Are Coming,” Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actor Jeremy Irons will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event will highlight the significant influence of British arts and culture on WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT programming and mark the year of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 7, 2012 at 9:47 am • 
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Fleurotica Fashion Show Gala: You've Read About it and Heard About it, Now SEE it on Watch312.com!

Fleurotica Fashion Show Gala: You've Read About it and Heard About it, Now SEE it on Watch312.com!
You’ve read all about it and heard about it, now see it on Watch312.com!   Hope you’re having a happy holiday weekend!  (Seen in photo from L to R, Event Chair Richard Wester, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance President Eunita Rushing and emcee NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter.  Photo by Caitlin Saville Collins).  
By Candace Jordan,
April 7, 2012 at 9:18 am • 

Comedian Jeff Garlin Hosts Allium's Opening Night Party at Four Seasons

Host Vincent Anzalone with Erica Bethe Levin, Jessica Zweig and friend.
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 • 

Fashion Meets Flowers at Fleurotica 2012

Spring was literally in the air at the recent Fleurotica Fashion Show where all of the breathtaking designs were constructed of flowers, leaves and other plant materials!   More than 300 people enjoyed this runway competition benefitting Garfield Park Conservatory presented by leading floral designers and one real life fashion designer, Peach Carr. The evening... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 1, 2012 at 1:34 pm • 
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