Tag: Wendy Krimins

Diana Ross performs at THE hottest (private) party of the year

The hottest party of the year!
There are parties and then there are DRIEHAUS parties of which there is a world of difference. As a matter of fact, Richard Driehaus just may well be the Hugh Hefner of our age sans Bunnies! One of the most coveted invitations around is to Richard’s Summer Party in Lake Geneva which, this year, was a... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 11, 2019 at 3:36 pm • 

One Perfect Night in Chicago

WedBash 2016 at the Swissotel.
It started out as a lot of our evenings do, with too many parties booked on the same night, but these were for friends (not for work) and we were committed to going out.  Chuck had even washed the car so we were locked, loaded and ready for fun! The first party was on the... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 11, 2016 at 3:54 pm • 

Jennifer Hudson Performs at Qatar Airways Gala to Celebrate its Inaugural Service to Chicago

Dr. Joaquin Brieva, Jennifer Sutton and Greg Hyder with friends.
The first direct route from Chicago to Doha, the capital city of the state of Qatar, opened for business on April 10th.  On April 11th Qatar Airways celebrated with a blow-out party for 580 guests at the Field Museum featuring Grammy and Academy Award winning artist Jennifer Hudson as the evening’s entertainment. The event began... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 15, 2013 at 9:59 am • 
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The Service Club of Chicago's "Day on the Terrace" Fashion Show Comes to Life on Watch312.com Video! !

The Service Club of Chicago's "Day on the Terrace" Fashion Show Comes to Life on Watch312.com Video! !
This event has been a longtime labor of love for Service Club’s Chair Emeritus and event founder, Hazel Barr, who along with co-chairs Jean Antoniou, Saira Cooper and Tracey DiBuono (Tarantino), planned a fashion extravaganza that was a sell out with more than 260 guests.  The perfect summer day, themed “C’est Magnifique”,  started on the... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 31, 2012 at 6:34 pm • 

The Service Club of Chicago's "A Day on the Terrace": A Fashionable Summer Soiree (PICS!)

This event has been a longtime labor of love for this year’s Chair Emeritus and event founder, Hazel Barr, who along with co-chairs Jean Antoniou, Saira Cooper and Tracey DiBuono (Tarantino), planned a fashion extravaganza July 30th that was a sell out with more than 260 guests. The perfect summer day started on the Peninsula... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 12, 2012 at 6:18 pm • 

Lincoln Park Zoo Ball 2012: A $1 Million Record Breaker Featuring the Village People

The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted its 35th annual Zoo Ball in one of my favorite venues in Chicago.  As 1,000 black-tie clad guests entered the zoo grounds through the East Gate, they were greeted by more than 30,000’ feet of dramatic sweeping tents.  Earlier in the day, due to heavy rains, one... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 26, 2012 at 1:06 pm • 
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2011 Lincoln Park Zoo Ball: "Hollywood & Vines" (PICS!)

Neiman Marcus' Wendy Krimins, Cynthia Holbrook and Tina Koegel.
This year’s Zoo Ball, themed “Hollywood & Vines”, brought out the wild side in almost 1,000  guests as they mixed and mingled amongst the animals on a warm summer night.  The carousel transported the black-tie attendees back to a kinder, gentler time as the Siberian tigers roared in the background.   Even the gorillas seemed to... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 11, 2011 at 2:17 pm • 

Little City's BIG Fashion Show!

Hundreds of guests turned up at the Chicago Hilton recently to attend a Fashion Show Benefit for Little City.  Neiman Marcus unveiled the latest trends for 2011 from collections that included Diane Von Furstenburg, Tory Burch, Oscar de la Renta, Escada, Valentino, Vionnet, Vera Wang, Marchesa, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo and Alice & Olivia among... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 10, 2011 at 4:23 pm • 

Hearts-a-Bluhm Kick-Off Celebration Packs Neiman's (PICS!)

Artist Elliott From with Maggie Daley at Hearts-a-Bluhm Kick-Off Celebration. The Hearts-a-Bluhm Kick-Off Celebration Party at Neiman Marcus last week was packed to the brim on the 4th floor.  It was surprising because the event had been rescheduled due to the blizzard and, even on this night, the weather was horrible.  But this didn’t stop all of... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 10, 2011 at 1:36 pm • 
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Pamella Roland's Spring 2011 Collection Evokes Old Hollywood Glamour

Part of designer Pamella Roland’s beautiful Spring 2011 Collection shown at Neiman Marcus recently. Designer Pamella Roland’s Spring 2011 Collection was previewed recently at Neiman Marcus at a chic holiday luncheon hosted by Helen Melchior and moi!  Neiman’s GM, Wendy Krimins, and PR Director, Tina Koegel, co-hosted this exciting afternoon of fun, food and fashion... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 27, 2010 at 12:40 pm •