December 8, 2010 --- Chicago magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary with 300 guests at The James Chicago Hotel. Guests were treated to delicious bites provided by David Burke's Primehouse, as well as a luxury prize package raffle from sponsors Abt, Balani Custom Clothiers, Burdeen's Jewelry, Carson Pirie Scott, Circa, chalk boutique, Clifford Law Offices, The James Chicago Hotel, L'Occitane, Macy's, and White House Black Market. The night ended with a champagne toast and custom cake by Tipsy Cake. Specialty cocktails were provided by Don Julio, Tanqueray No. Ten, CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka, and Crown Royal BLACK. Read more
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November 12, 2010 -- More than 700 attendees gathered at The Drake Hotel for an evening of elegance and compassion, raising more than $700,000 for Chicago's homeless animals. The event catered to both people and pets with a dinner buffet and dancing. Sponsors included A. Marek Fine Jewelry, Saks Fifth Avenue, and The Drake Hotel. Co-chairs were Janice and Philip Beck and Ashley and Jeff Quicksilver. Honorary chairs were Amy and Julian Mack. Read more
October 20, 2010 – The 3rd annual Mario, Make Me a Model contest, presented by smartwater® & Chicago magazine, concluded with five finalists walking the runway with professional Ford models. The fashion show not only highlighted the contest finalists but also showcased collections from five Chicago designers. Mario Tricoci announced the winner of the competition at the end of the show.
*Please note Chicago magazine was an overall sponsor, but the event photos are mostly from the VIP reception prior to the runway show and competition.
Read moreNovember 3, 2010- More than 200 guests, including members of Chicago’s design community, Chicago Home + Garden readers, and friends of the magazine, gathered at The Tile Gallery to celebrate the first-ever Chairs for Charity event. One-of-a-kind chairs, created by fifteen of Chicago’s top designers, were auctioned off via a silent auction. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from District Bar, Floriole, Abigails American Bistro, More, Paula & Monica’s, and UV Vodka. The event raised more than $10,000 for Designs for Dignity, which provides pro bono design services to area nonprofits. Read more
October 16, 2010- The 2010 Kitchen Walk featured a tour of seven unique kitchens in Harbor County, Michigan. Guests enjoyed sampling food and wine from local chef demonstrators, while viewing innovative kitchen designs. The event concluded with a reception and silent auction. The Kitchen Walk supports Designs for Dignity, which provides pro bono design services to area nonprofits. Read more
October 12, 2010 - Chicago Home + Garden was pleased to host a networking wine & appetizer event for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agents. Amid the networking, agents enjoyed a talk by Chicago magazine Deal Estate editor, Dennis Rodkin, on Real Estate trends in Chicagoland. The event was held at the Chopping Block. Read more
September 30, 2010- Chicago magazine and Chalk Boutique in Evanston partnered for the 2nd annual fall fashion event. Chicago magazine contributing fashion editor, Stacy Wallace-Albert, hosted the evening’s event. The exclusive VIP party featured light bites, a wine tasting sponsored by E. & J. Gallo winery, and a presentation by guest designer, Chris Benz. Read more
October 6, 2010 – Van Gogh BLUE Vodka and Chicago magazine teamed up to present “Drink, Dish & Pose” at The Beauty Bar. Four of Chicago’s most vivacious ladies, Ginger Zee, Kelli Zink, Megan Taylor, and April Francis, hosted the girls night out event, complete with signature Van Gogh BLUE cocktails (Kelli Zink’s Cosmojo was the crowd favorite!) and cupcakes from More. Inspired by photos taken at a pre-event Vavoom Pinup photo shoot, guests were invited to strike a pose of their own at a live shoot that evening. Partygoers also participated in a raffle, and four lucky guests were selected to receive a very special Van Gogh BLUE prize. Read more
September 18, 2010- Guests were invited to Carson Pirie Scott at Yorktown to revel in fall’s emerging trends with Chicago magazine, contributing fashion editor Stacy Wallace-Albert, and International Fashion Designer, Victor Alfaro. Attendees enjoyed a tasty breakfast bar, a private shopping experience, and exciting runway show. Guests also took home gift bags filled with Carson’s gift cards and coupons to use towards a new fall wardrobe. Read more
September 22, 2010 – Chicago Home + Garden magazine teamed up with the American Society of Interior Designers to present “Picture This” at The Chopping Block in The Merchandise Mart. Amid hor d’oeuvres and cocktails, readers received free, in-person design advice from ASID designers. Guests brought photos of their spaces for the professionals, who sketched out possible solutions to each reader’s design dilemma. Guests also enjoyed a brief presentation by ASID president Joan Kaufman on the benefits of hiring a professional designer. Read more