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

 

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