Style Sheet
Talk about post cards from the edge: right now our favorite design finds are from museum and hotel gift shops.
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Deal Estate
A Winnetka house with a historic precedent, an urban hideaway in Wicker Park, and slim pickings for low-paid public servants
Celebrity Beat
Marky Ramone, longtime drummer of The Ramones, was slated to play a set Wednesday night alongside DJ Skribble for a private party at Manor (343 W. Erie St.). "We rented the drum set for him," Manor co-owner Mike Bisbee told me, nodding toward the Yamaha kit resting near one of the lounge’s corner VIP booths, … Read more
Marquee
News, reviews, and hot tips for May
Price Watch: Summer Camp
“Choosing a camp is kind of like pricing a car,” says Gordie Kaplan, executive director of the American Camp Association, Illinois. “There are a lot of factors to consider.” No kidding. With 12,000 day and sleepover camps in the U.S., there are plenty of choices to suit just about every kid’s particular interests, whether they include aviation, skateboarding, or lefty politics. Here is a sampling of some specialty day camps around Chicago.
After Pashke
We polled gallerists and experts to find out which rising art stars we should be collecting now; see their work at Artopolis or visit the galleries that represent them.
Six Questions for…Jonathan Eig
Jonathan Eig’s, former Chicago magazine writer’s, new book Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season (Simon & Schuster) comes out in April.
The Divas Divulge
Not one, but two of Chicago’s most powerful vocalists make rare appearances on their home turf in April.
Writers on the Record – Anchee Min
Victoria Lautman chats with Anchee Min. PLUS: Critical Mass
Progressive Evening of Luxury
May 10, 2007 – The Park Hyatt Chicago co-hosted the “Progressive Evening of Luxury” at 800 N. Michigan Avenue. More than 200 VIP guests gathered on the beautiful spring evening to celebrate the luxury of exclusive retailers including Giorgio Armani, Marlowe, and Bentley.