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Had a blast talking to Bob and Marianne on WGN Radio this week! Spilled the beans on how I got cast on CBS' Criminal Minds (I actually didn't get the part at first!) and inviting everyone to the viewing party at Rockit this Wednesday, October 29th!

The Green Tie Ball is back for it's 22nd year of celebration! You won't want to miss one of the most anticipated charity events of the year!

Ready to feel refreshed, balanced & reconnected to YOU? Want to be pampered & inspired by some of the most renowned and exclusive health & wellness experts around? Then you need to join us at Chicago’s newest concept, The Be Healthful Retreat. This all-inclusive, all-day open house event is presented by BalancedBabe.com, Healthful, and co-hosted by In Good Taste Magazine. Thirty percent of ticket sales will be donated to a Chicago non-profit with global reach, Charity4Life. Sponsors and partners include Whole Foods Market, Karyn's Raw, Door-to-Door Organics, and a host of other health/wellness leaders and businesses in Chicago.

The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival™ presented by MasterCard will return to North Michigan Avenue August 22 through September 1, 2014. This is a 10-day celebration that will fuse fashion, food, and Fitness in Chicago’s popular shopping district along Michigan Avenue.

I had a blast being on the Spike TV show, Frankenfood! A competition-reality series following New York executive chef and restaurateur Josh Capon and actor/musician/restaurateur Tony Luke Jr on their insane quest to find new and unique flavor combinations by pairing existing dishes together (think chicken flavored cheesecake and turtle tacos!?!) - the result tends to either be a delicious dish...or an awful miss! Check out this crazy spastic mash-up!!

On August 7th, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club is hosting the fourth annual White Party at the MCA Warehouse. Named one of the Chicago Tribune’s top parties of 2013, this marquee event will feature a premium open bar, food from top Chicago restaurants including Rockit Bar & Grill, a live DJ, appearances by Chicago Fire players and more! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best white attire and get ready for a unique event that they surely won’t forget.

Click here to hear Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec‘s inside scoop on the best fundraising and charity events with Jordan on his latest Saturday weekly segment called “What’s Good with Billy Dec” on 103.5 Kiss FM!

Culinary Care is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that delivers meals to in-need families & individuals affected by cancer to help provide one less worry during such a difficult time. We started in 2013 and we are now celebrating our 500th meal delivered!

“It all started with a big group of Durkin’s regulars; thirty single chicks, taking over the bar, yelling obscenities about Cupid, love and the men that they pretended not to care about. That’s when I thought, ‘Screw Cupid,’” said Durkin’s Tavern Owner, Greg “Coach” Neal. Today, Bar1 Events celebrates 15 years of the Screw Cupid Trolley Crawl!

Protein Bar is about to celebrate our entry into the Chicago neighborhoods! Our new Lincoln Park location at 1953 N Clybourn will officially open its doors on Saturday, February 15th. We’re excited to reward the first 100 people through the door with a $500 gift card!! Check out our two pre-opening events and our grand opening!