Chicago

For fans of the arts, specifically fans of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, they have a huge treat for you tonight. If you don’t have any plans, I would highly suggest making your way to the Symphony Center (220 S. Michigan Ave). Returning to Chicago for the first time in 55 years, the Philharmonia Orchestra will […]

President Obama spent part of yesterday playing basketball in Chicago. On a stress-filled election day, I don’t blame him. As Election Day turned to Election Night, the mood grew serious in the campaign and the President spent much of the evening at the Fairmont hotel watching early results. Many of his supporters and volunteers were […]

Hurricane Sandy dealt a big blow to New York and the surrounding areas. There has been a lot of loss and heartbreak surrounding this tragedy, and we would like to send our deepest condolences to all those who have been negatively affected. There are a lot of organizations and individuals doing as much as they […]

I have grown aware of the intense love that is bestowed upon pets as I’ve gotten older. I see some people have closer relationships with their dogs than with actual human beings. Maybe it’s because pets are known to be loyal, and sometimes people can be less than that. Some people go as far as […]

Just one of eight of the eight cities on the Bright Pink tour, founder and CEO Lindsay Avner made a stop at Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago on North Michigan Avenue. Wearing one of her many pink dresses, she was once again drumming up support the Chicago-based charity. Bright Pink was created to educate young women […]

Have you ever had a four-hour, 25 course meal? No. Well, that’s exactly what’s being done at Alinea in Chicago. The same people who brought Chicago Next, also own Alinea, and they are similar in one major way. They both have the ticketing system that requires you to pay 100% of the bill up front […]

Vogue magazine and J. Crew recently held an evening of shopping at the 900 N Michigan Avenue J. Crew store. Vogue along with J. Crew’s head of women’s design, Tom Mora, Melissa Skoog Dunagan and Monika Dixon unveiled the Fall/Holiday 2012 Collection at the event. Arming patrons with plenty of cocktails, the night was filled […]

The Joffrey Ballet has added a new element to their program this season. For the whole 2012-2013 “Mavericks of Dance” season there will be a pre-performance “Meet The Artists” opportunity. This lecture series will allow the audience to meet the dancers, visiting choreographers and other members of the creative team. It’s a pretty nice feature, […]

The Haute 100 was sending out prayers this week to those affected by Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast. After offering support, it was time to celebrate Halloween with their children and families. Here are the pictures they’ve shared.

If you are a Chicago resident looking for a condo and a fan of modernism, I have the place for you. The old Montgomery Ward corporate headquarters, 500 W. Superior, has been transformed into an amazing group of residences. It may be a midcentury building, but it has all the modern day amenities. High ceilings, […]

Skin care company founder Francois Nars has opened a new store in Los Angeles and has expressed interest in expanding the popular brand to other major U.S. cities, including Chicago.

                                    The Chicago House will be hosting their 4th annual Speaker Series Luncheon tomorrow (11/2) at the Chicago Hilton’s International Ballroom (720 S Michigan). The Chicago House is a Midwest organization that offers support and housing for people […]