Tag: Bill Kurtis
Rocket Men: Meeting the brave crew of Apollo 8
To say it was thrilling is a vast understatement. I’ve been lucky to have many opportunities to meet high profile people and celebrities in my line of work, but I’m not sure I have the words to describe what it was like to meet these three American heroes, the crew of Apollo 8–Captain James Lovell,... Read more »
At Last: Chicago's greatest love story
They finally did it! Legendary media darlings Donna La Pietra and Bill Kurtis made it legal on Wednesday, December 13 (Donna’s birthday), at exactly 4 pm. They were married in the Supreme Court Chamber by longtime friend Justice Anne Burke. To all the friends, and they are legion, who know and love them, this was... Read more »
Chicago International Film Festival's Spring Gala was a lovefest for Dame Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford
Hollywood and, in this case, royalty, came to Chicago for the annual Chicago International Film Festival‘s Spring Gala presented by Cinema/Chicago on May 24. Academy Award-winning actress (Dame) Helen Mirren and Academy Award-winning director Taylor Hackford (her husband) celebrated their film careers with Festival founder Michael Kutza and nearly 400 adoring fans at the Loews... Read more »
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Academy Award winner Kevin Kline honored at Chicago International Film Festival bash
Academy Award-winning star of stage and screen, Kevin Kline, was called a “national treasure” by both Robert Downey, Jr., and Siguorney Weaver at the 50th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival‘s Summer Gala where he was honored with a Career Achievement Award. Kline, who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for “A Fish Called... Read more »
Shedd Aquarium's Goldfish Ball: stingrays, a Broadway star and Ty the sea lion entertain
The Shedd Aquariam’s annual learning themed gala, The Goldfish Ball, was coined in recognition of a child’s first introduction to aquatic life and attracted more than 800 guests on June 7. Gala Chairman Sandi Simon and her committee of more than sixty volunteers planned an evening that was educational and entertaining, as well as a... Read more »
The School of the Art Institute Chicago's "The Walk" 2013: Cutting Edge Fashion in the Windy City (Video!)
It was a night filled with fashion, but not the kind you are used to seeing on a runway. No my friend, this was the 79th annual School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) “The Walk”, arguably the most creative and innovative fashion show of its kind in the country! More than 90 design... Read more »
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Stella Foster's BIG Retirement Party Leaves Fans With Hope (PICS!)
Stella Foster always signed off on her column with “yeah, I said it” and at her BIG retirement party August 28th, she did indeed say it to NBC president and general manager, Larry Wert, when he asked her point blank if she was really retiring. Her hesitation and half-hearted “yeah” gave everyone in the room... Read more »
TCW Magazine Reveals 70 Chicago Personal Brands--Find Out Who Made the Cut!
TCW Magazine has THE list! In this month’s issue, they name 70 Chicago Personal Brands. Here’s what they had to say: “They’re known by name. Many of them are known simply by first or last name. These women and men are true personal brands: individuals who are recognized and have built their brand far beyond... Read more »
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“!
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Comedian Jeff Garlin Hosts Allium's Opening Night Party at Four Seasons
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 »
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