Chicago

The Peninsula opened its doors to the city of Chicago on June 1, 2001.  Now, 10 years later, The Peninsula Chicago is recognizing the milestone of its first decade with a series of anniversary offerings and philanthropic initiatives. Guests are invited to take advantage of special room rates, inviting incentives at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA, and creative menu selections in the hotel’s four award-winning restaurants and The Bar.  Each promotion provides a great way for guests to re-discover why The Peninsula is one of Chicago’s most celebrated hotels.

In honor of Goodman's 10th Anniversary in the Chicago Loop, screen and stage star Matthew Morrison takes a break from his Glee Spanish classroom to headline at the Goodman Theatre’s for one night only. The May 21 Gala celebrated “One Enchanted Decade” on Dearborn Street. Prior to Glee, Morrison was a regular on Broadway performing in Footloose, the Rocky Horror Show, and as heartthrob Link Larkin in Hairspray.

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Nick Cannon was gifted two Nap Nanny Chills for his newborn twins on the Insider last week. A gracious Cannon jokingly asked if they made one in an adult version it was so comfy. The Nap Nanny Chill is a portable recliner unlike any other on the market safe to use on any floor of the house and is great to keep them at arm’s length while doing chores.

Literally meaning “fire bowl” hibachi is style associated with the Japanese art of Teppanyaki cooking. While most are found outside of city proper, these little gems are worth the drive. Perfect for a group gathering and when your dinner’s a full on production that involves cooking in front of you, who turns down dinner and a show?

On Saturday, May 21, SELF Magazine will be working out in the largest cities throughout the United States for a great cause and a good time. Alison Sweeney who is the host of "The Biggest Loser" and author of "The Mommy Diet" will give her diet advice and to pep-up the crowd for an amazing workout!

She’s powerful enough to make the NBA change their primetime playoff schedule. After an emotional 25 seasons, Oprah is taping her final two episodes tonight at the United Center which holds 20,000, a close second biggest event ever when she shut down Michigan Avenue. Kicking the #1 seeded Bulls out of their practice, everyone’s abuzz with what Oprah’s Final Big surprise is. Set to air Monday and Tuesday, the number of celebs in Chicago this week is nothing short of epic.

George the Salon is one of the best salons in the city! With a recently re-vamped interior and owned by George Gonzalez, The Spa at Harpo Studios' stylist, you can't go wrong. You feel like a celebrity yourself when you walk in and see the professional staff along with the glam/sophisticated look of the salon. The service is a cut-above the rest (no pun intended) offering all the staple salon services including the much raved about "Brazillian Blowout" said to be the cure-all for those of us with the dreaded frizz issue.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois will hold its key fundraiser the Wish Ball, Saturday May 21, 2011 at UIC Forum with celebrity host and five time Emmy award winning comedian Dennis Miller and celebrity emcee Richard Roeper. Celebrating 25 years of granting wishes after being started by volunteers, the chapter has since granted more than 10,000 wishes across the state. Last year, the Foundation fulfilled 755 wishes, the most ever in chapter history.

Oprah Winfrey has an extraordinary way with words and people. She also knows how to deliver the best in television and throughout her incredible career as host of her own show she has acquired a litany of celebrity friends.

The House of Marchesa and Playboy have made an interesting alliance in a charitable effort to battle breast cancer.

Gwynnie snuck into Chicago under the radar and took the city by storm. According to her weekly newsletter, she came to “visit her bff from high school.” Here’s a recap of her fav places straight from the horse’s mouth.