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Something for everyone at new Gibsons Italia and those views!

My first thought when I walked into the shiny, sparkling new structure at 233 N. Canal was Gibsons Restaurant Group has done it again! It’s latest restaurant venture, Gibsons Italia, is so fabulous on so many levels–four to be exact, with each one more elegant and chic than the next! (To see video, click here!)... Read more »

By Candace Jordan,
October 17, 2017 at 10:58 am • 

Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds set to headline Chicago Urban League Golden Fellowship Dinner

The Chicago Urban League will present its 56th Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, November 4. The dinner will be hosted by comedian Damon Williams and will be headlined by 11-time Grammy winner, Songwriter Hall Of Fame inductee artist/producer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. The 2017 Edwin C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Awards... Read more »

By Candace Jordan,
October 13, 2017 at 2:10 pm • 

"Saturday Night LIVE: The Experience" Opening Night Benefit

If you’re a fan of SNL, then you’re really gonna love this! The Museum of Broadcast Communications (360 N. State), in collaboration with “Saturday Night Live”, will host an opening night benefit for its latest exhibition, “Saturday Night LIVE: The Experience” on Friday, October 20. Over 500 artifacts, including costumes, original sets, props and scripts... Read more »

By Candace Jordan,
October 12, 2017 at 10:19 am • 

Elegant Opera Ball debuts Lyric's 63rd season

One of the most elegant events in the city, the Lyric Opera Ball, hosted over 450 guests at the Hilton Chicago following the opening night performance of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice on September 23.  Over 3,500 guests attended the performance at the Lyric Opera House, along with the black-tie clad gala-goers who walked... Read more »

By Candace Jordan,
October 10, 2017 at 10:19 am • 

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