Chicago Fire Soccer Club Takes on the Runway September 5, 2013 Watch the men of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club September 19, beginning at 6:30pm, as they strut their stuff from the soccer field to the Runway at ROOf on theWit. At this first ever Soccer and Style event, the fashion show, hosted by the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, will feature both players and coaches in this season’s hottest looks by Diesel, Penguin and Chicago Fire apparel.
Green Tie Ball returns with Willy Wonka Theme! September 3, 2013 One of the city's most celebrated charity events is almost here! This Saturday, Sept. 7th, celebrate Green Tie Ball with Chicago Gateway Green, the organization dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago. This year marks the 22nd annual gala, and the theme is 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.'
Under the Table Pop-up Restaurant Opens Its Doors for a Unique, Communal Dining Experience August 28, 2013 Hi there! My name is Chikoo Patel, an investor turned entrepreneur pursuing my passion for fine dining alongside my fellow friend and foodie Max Mora , Chef. With Under the Table, our newest entrepreneurial business venture in full swing, I’m thrilled to announce an upcoming event to bring a communal dining experience and innovative twists on everyday fare to local Chicagoans.
New Logan Square Music Spot: Concord Music Hall! August 21, 2013 Concord Music Hall officially opened August 17th, with Gogol Bordello, a Gypsy Punk Band from the lower-east side of Manhattan, to help make its debut. Located at 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. the 700-1600 capacity of Concord is hoping to bring large acts from all different kinds of genres back into the Wicker Park and Logan Square area.
Calling all talents to Lakeshore East for Open Mic Night at Eggy’s! August 16, 2013 Hello Chicago! I’m Vanessa Casciano, Community Relations Director for Magellan Development Group LLC, and I want to welcome you all to Chicago’s newest community, Lakeshore East! Lakeshore East, the New East Side’s hottest urban development is located east of Columbus and Randolph – where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan.
The TakeOver on the Chicago River and Raise Money for AFAM! August 14, 2013 Enjoy appetizers, an open bar, networking, music, raffles, and other fun, along the dazzling Chicago River. We will have open seating on the patio on the Chicago River Walk and inside seating as well. Is there a better way to celebrate hump day?
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!!! Battle of the Tees! August 14, 2013 What better way to see a battle than to see one with t-shirt designers, music, art, culture?!?! Yes, that’s right, t-shirt designers! My name is Vernon Robinson the Founder and Creative Director for the Battle of the Tees – Chicago. In our first installment, Battle of the Tees - Chicago, we will merge all of these activities into one unique and culture filled event.
The Perfect Girl’s Day Out: Sassy City Chicks at the Drake Hotel! July 19, 2013 Hey Chicago ladies! This Billy Dec’s intern Lauren Hurt again, here to let you know about another great fashion event coming your way! Cece & Melinda with Raymi Productions will be hosting this fun day at The Drake Hotel on Sunday, July 28th at 11:00 AM. This afternoon will be a fabulous excuse to get out of the heat and into this luxurious locale for a day of shopping and spa services. The event will bring together dozens of designers and boutiques from all over Chicago to give you a shopping experience like no other. You and all your friends will be able to browse through carefully handpicked collections of jewelry, makeup, handbags, skincare, and aromatherapy from wonderful Chicagoland boutiques.
Purely Fashion is Purely Genius July 12, 2013 It all started with a pair of red shoes. What if a business could take a simple pair of mass produced shoes and turn that into knowledge, into a way to track a customer’s desires? These are the questions that Jeremiah Green, CEO and founder of Purely Fashion asked on a shopping trip he took on Michigan Avenue. Jeremiah noticed a huge problem in retail, which is that once a customer leaves a store empty handed, the retailer loses all the data on that person. What if that could be changed? Enter Purely Fashion.
Local Production Company Folded Rose Filming New Movie in Chicago, Support Via Kickstarter July 10, 2013 You Don’t Have to go to LA to Find Filmmaking Talent There is such a wealth of filmmaking and acting talent right here in Chicago. I have paired up with my producing partner Scott K. Foley to put all that talent to work. This summer in Chicago we will be making the feature film Jessica.