ABSOLUT GLIMMER Industry Holiday Party

Absolut invites you to ring in the Holidays and launch of their new GLIMMER bottle. 
This invite only event will take place at hot new club HEARTS (1115 N. Northbranch)Monday Nov. 8 from 9-midnight. On time arrival is HIGHLY suggested.

ENJOY WITH ABSOLUT RESPONSIBILITY®.

ABSOLUT® VODKA. PRODUCT OF SWEDEN. 40% ALC./VOL. DISTILLED FROM GRAIN. ©2010 IMPORTED BY ABSOLUT SPIRITS CO., NEW YORK, NY.

HEARTS WILL BLUHM

Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is launching a first-of-its-kind consumer education and awareness campaign called “Hearts a Bluhm” to generate widespread awareness of the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in America.
Centered around a citywide art display of giant, painted acrylic hearts “blooming” throughout key high-traffic Chicago area locations, “Hearts a Bluhm” will creatively promote the importance of heart health throughout February 2011 – National Heart Month.
“The ‘Hearts a Bluhm’ campaign comes at a time when millions of Americans are affected daily by cardiovascular disease, including thousands here in Chicago alone,” said Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery for Northwestern Memorial and director of its Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. “Our intent with this bold public art display is to encourage conversations about cardiovascular disease and its prevention and to celebrate the people whose lives have been saved through proper diagnosis and treatment.”
Each of the 100 oversized acrylic hearts, which will be displayed on public sidewalk planters and thoroughfares, will be creatively embellished and painted by a sponsoring organization or company and will be accompanied by a heart health education tip.
Columbia College Chicago will serve as the “Hearts a Bluhm” exhibit’s artistic partner with students, faculty, staff and alumni expected to decorate a number of the hearts. During the months of November and December 2010, sponsoring organizations and companies will also be invited to embellish their “hearts” at a special art studio located in the city. There, Columbia College Chicago creative advisors will be on hand to provide artistic guidance as the hearts are painted.

I had the pleasure of attending this event last night and what a great turnout and great event overall. The even began right on time and there were lots of power players of our great city in the room. Hazel Barr, Brenda Sexton, The top cardio-thoracic doctors at NMH(Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Lee, Dr. Malaisrie +others), Candice Jordan, Chaz Ebert, Macy's Andrea Schwartz, plus many more.Candidate Alexi Giannoulis made an appearance towards the end Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak& Stone Crab restaurante was the perfect place for such an event. They debut the first "heart" art(it hasn't been painted on yet). This is defintely a GREAT cause to support and I will be getting more information on its progress.

For more info please visit: http://www.heartsabluhm.org/

Special thanks to Henson Consulting

DOS EQUIS(XX) MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD

Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man in the World" makes a Chicago stop and this year's party looks to build upon the success from the year before. Hosted by Andrew WK.

A traveling showcase of unique and eccentric artists, performers and curiosities.  Inspired by "The Most Interesting Man in the World" campaign, the upscale variety show, now in its third year, will visit 17 cities across the U.S., starting October 5 in San Francisco and culminating in Minneapolis on November 3.   with the addition of a world-renowned energetic host and a fresh lineup of performers. Other performers include Hungarian illusionist Elliott Zimmet, Persian burlesque star Cherie Lily, world record holder the Great Merlini, the visually spectacular Bubble Man, and a dream team of other extreme and interesting acts."The Most Interesting Show provides an unparalleled combination of humor, danger and seduction," said show host Andrew W.K

Catch it when they come to Chicago November 2 get your FREE tickets here 

MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE TO OPEN OCT. 22

You have absolutely NO idea how long I've been anticipating this steakhouse to open. The public will get a chance to witness this West Coast transplant in it's full glory come October 22. I love the fact that this restaurant gives THEE best customer service(I hope all Chicago diners will agree). They are know for their share size portions, dry ice martini's and big pours on wine. PARTAKE! I can't wait to hang out in the bar and lounge area with my girlfriends while noshing on sauteed shrimp and lobster mashed potatoes.
RESERVATIONS: MASTROS
P.S- The General Manager Joe Taylor was long time GM of Gibson's so you will be well taken care of

 

images from urbandaddy

URBANDADDY + HEINEKEN LIGHT

On Saturday(July 24), my friend and I had the pleasure of attending the Urbandaddy rooftop party at Zed451. It was sponsored by Heineken Light and there were delicious sliders to nosh on while enjoying the sun and the great sounds of DJ Timbuck2 (reigning VH1 Hip-hop DJ). Though it was hot as satan's lair out, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The crowning glory of the party had to be the more cupcakes. mmmmm delicious. I had 2 salty/carmel and 2 red velvet cupcakes I.WAS.STUFFED

Thanks to UrbanDaddy for hosting a great Saturday afternoon party and to sponsor Heineken, Zed451 and more cupcakes.

BIRTH OF SPRING

Join Ana Fong with over 10 Chicago designers representing both men/ women's wear and jewelry.


Raffle for all new Palm Pre / Palm Pixi sponsored by Verizon Wireless

Please bring any gently used jewelry for Dress for Success

Be sure to RSVp at: rsvp@theluxlife.net
We look forward to seeing you this evening

BE AN OUTLAW

On Feb. 18 The Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel will host the opening of the new Art Installation by KAVES. Mercat a La Planxa(Chef Jose Garces was recently feted for his recent title of Iron Chef) 


Kaves art is along the lines of tagging, graffitti but definitely something to check out.  

Food & drink provided by the award-winning Mercat a la Planxa

Entertainment provided by DJ ADM (Lordz of Brooklyn)

Attire: Chicago Chic

What are YOU doing tonite

Rockit Bar & Grill in River North has an awesome Monday night deal for 1/2 off wines. Though no Monday Night Football,  there's sure to be a good basketball game to watch, meet new ppl while playing pool or just hang with friends

pic from Rockit

Grammys RECAP

I stayed up wayyy past my bedtime and tweeted through most of the Grammys. There were highlights, lowlights and some OMG WTF moments


HIGHLIGHTS: 
Pink's outfit and performance (#1 inspiration to stick to that workout schedule) IT WAS HOTT!

Lady Gaga opening with Elton John =MAJOR FIERCE 

LOWLIGHTS: Beyonce's performance had me wanting more. The song she performed "If I were a boy" was much dated than other stuff she has out now. Her shoes were amazing though

OMG WTF Taylor Swift winning Album of the Year was the biggest shocker of the night! Congrats to her but for some reason flashbacked to LeAnn Rimes at the Grammys hoping her career doesn't peak from that

pics via Wireimage

Pottery Barn Spring 2010 Collection Preview

Thursday Feb. 4 should be a fun night out in the city and a busy one for Susana Negovan. She will be co-hosting, with Candace Jordan, the Spring 2010 collection preview at the Lincoln Park Pottery Barn and her magazine will also be cohosting an event at the Neiman Marcus store downtown for Biz Over honoring Athletes against Drugs