GAGA'S WORKSHOP PARTY BARNEY'S NEW YORK

Lady Gaga in partnership with Barneys New York and Nicholas Formichetti held a party to fete the opening of Gaga's workshop the vision of this venture came to life with the creative artistry of Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide Pierson of AssumeVividAstroFocus (AVAF)

DJ White Shadow and DJ Starlight provided beats for the guests in attendance

The workshop will sell everything from jewelry, accessories, cosmetics to vinyl and 20% of proceeds will benefit the Born This Way Foundation

PS: If you've never been to a party Dj-ed by DJWS, you have NOT LIVED the way he mixes and gets the crowd engaged is ba.na.nas.

THREE HEART BEATS JEWELRY CHICAGO LAUNCH

Jason Arasheben(JBH) and Malaysia Pargo

Malaysia Pargo mother of three and wife of Chicago Bulls basketball player Jannero Pargo hosted a launch party Friday night(11.11.11) for her Three Beats Jewelry line in collaboration with Jason of Beverly Hills. Three beats jewelry are custom designed jewelry for children and parents looking to indulge their kids.  The event was hosted at the W City Center Chicago and sponsored by Grey Goose vodka and WAVA Media, portion of proceeds will benefit the Watts Boys & Girls Club.

Guests at the launch party included: Tia Dantzler(Expert Celeb makeup artist), Jerry Azumah (A.S.A.P Foundation), Cameka Smith, Audrey Griffin, Crystal Peters, Garret Wolfe and many more

Jason of Beverly Hills was the designer and manufacturer of the 2010 NBA Championship rings.

Legacy Venture Consulting along with Wava Media, August Bloom and Micaeh Johnson executed fabulously.

 

 Congratulations!

LYNNE BREDFELDT & COCO MEERS HOST EVENINGS IN VOGUE

Evening's hosts Coco Meers and Lynne Bredfeldt-Joffrey Auxiliary Board members

J. Lynne Bredfeldt-Park Hyatt Chicago's Dir. of Public Relations and Coco Meers-Joffrey Auxiliary Board chair hosted an Evenings in VOGUE at PUBLIC hotel. Evenings in VOGUE Chicago featured some of Chicago's best guys and gals about town who noshed and sipped while browsing items from: Essie nails, Sunday Riley Cosmetics, Qream Liqueur, Victorinox watches. This is an annual event hosted in major cities across the country, past hosts have included Marc Brooks, Whitney Lasky and Amy Tara Koch

Violinist Katarina Visnevska

INVITE: WOODFORD RESERVE AND ESQUIRE MAGAZINE MANHATTAN EXPERIENCE

Woodford Reserve and Esquire magazine invites you to experience the finest mixologists in Chicago as they demonstrate why they are Master of the Manhattan. Join Woodford Reserve for the Chicago Manhattan Experience at Quay on Monday November 14, 2011 at 7pm

Quay: 465 East Illinois
            Chicago IL 60611
             

VICTORIA'S SECRET PINK PARTY AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign beat out several schools to win the Victoria Secret PINK Collegiate showdown. Model Chanel Iman and Elsa Hosk. Kid Cudi and Girl Talk performed for the 6,000 students.

MICHIGAN AVENUE MAGAZINE FETES COMMON

Common with his Mum Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines

Common was the man of the moment this October in Chicago, first a party sponsored by Moët to celebrate his book "One Day It'll All Make Sense" now a cover party hosted by Michigan Avenue Magazine and Belvedere Vodka at the new Ian Schrager PUBLIC Hotel. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails made with Belvedere vodka and noshed on apps from the pump room kitched headed by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

CHICAGO FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT

"The Last Rites of Joe May" Actor Joe Dennis Farina

About the movie: 

The latest creation from two giant Chicago institutions: Dennis Farina and the Steppenwolf Theater Company. Farina (Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Law and Order) gives the finest performance of his career as an aging hustler whose way of life is at a crossroads in this film shot in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Written and directed by Festival veteran Joe Maggio and featuring members of the Steppenwolf ensemble, The Last Rites of Joe May is a prime example of the vitality of Chicago filmmaking.

The Chicago Film festival runs from October 6-20 details about this and other showing sat: http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/

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FIRST CHICAGO BEACH POLO RECAP

Trump Players:  Unekeu Atwodi

The First Chicago Beach Polo event galluped(ha!) into Chicago this past weekend and I must say It was a spectacular weekend. They kicked it off with a press and VIP party at Crimson Lounge at the Sax Hotel Friday night and culminated with a grand celebratory bash Sunday. Big thank you and great job to the team of Stephanie Krol at SK PR Media and Rebecca Sussman of Bettie Bomb PR, James Feeley and the Grey Goose crew, The Gascon reps and the crew attending to the polo players, horses and guests. Everyone came out to support this event that I am sure will be on our social calendar for next year. Guests in attendance included: Raymond and Leslie Kondziela(COO of Ivanhoe Club), Trevian Kuti, Candace and Chuck Jordan, Ryan Pruett, Audarshia Townsend, Demeko Taylor, Cameron Croft, Cori Mcfadden of Shop E-Dropff, Dan Uslan of Michigan Avenue Mag, Toni Canada, John Carroll of Modern Luxury, Brandon Carrone,
Sponsors for the event included: Grey Goose, Lufthansa Private Jet, Union Sushi Bar, Gascón Argentina wines, La Martina, ACT Productions, Amstel Light, J W Marriot Hotels, Gilt City, Michigan Avenue Magazine, Equinox Fitness, Titan Commercial, Trump Hotel & Residences, Fogo De Chao

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN HARVEST BALL 2011

 Harvest Ball Co-Chair Kimberly Burt, Riley O'Neil, Peyton Merrill

Annie Barlow and Julie Selakovitch -Auction Co-chairs

Guests sipped on Moët champagne

The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden held its Thirteenth Annual Harvest Ball recently on the beautiful, early fall grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Over 500 guests attended the black tie garden party, raising $450,000 for the Learning Center, which provides educational programs for teachers and youth from pre-Kindergarten through 12^th grade.

Events co-chairs were  Kimberly Burt of Chicago, Peyton Merrill of Winnetka and Riley O’Neil of Chicago

The live auction, held over dinner, featured items such as an intimate cocktail reception for twenty that cames with a $10,000 gift certificate from GRAFF, five-night stay for two at the Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, West Indies; a weekend stay and tickets to the 2012 Kentucky Derby; and a family vacation to A Bar A Ranch in Wyoming.

Calihan Catering provided dinner and flowers were designed by Botanicals

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STAND UP FOR FAMILY CHICAGO SCREENING

Stand Up for Family a comedy special that was conceptualized by American Family Insurance hosted its premiere party here in Chicago. The event was held at the Vertigo rooftop lounge of the Dana Hotel and it was well executed. The purpose of this project, which is in it's second year, is to "present an outlet for clean entertainment the whole family can watch and enjoy" said Michelle Huff whose Huff Ent was in charge of public relations for the project. Bill Bellamy of Last Comic Standing will host the comedy special which features comedians Rodney Perry, Donnell Rawlings, Tony Roberts, and Mark Viera.

 Guests in attendance included: Adrienne Samuel-Gibbs of Ebony Magazine, Bill Bellamy, Darnell Rawlins,Raijean Stroud, Tony Roberts, Rodney Perry, Lil Rel, Chris Crawford and Emilio Ayala of Vital, WEEN co-founder Valeisha Butterfield, Mitzi Miller of Jet Magazine, Art Sims, Dwayne Maddox Regional Media Mgr. for American Family Insurance, Niena Drake, Kiratiana Freelon, Dr. Renee Matthews, Errol Dunlap, Anika Jackson, Jeffrey Beckham, Michael Kolawole,
 Royale Watkins who MC'd the nights' festivities.

DJ Sadie Woods got the crowd warmed up and DJ Commish wrapped up the night.
Sandi Robinson and Matt McCahill of Dana Hotel were also instrumental in making it a successful night!

 

Stand Up For Family launches nationwide on Friday Sept. 30 please make sure to check it out,

 your stomach will be in stitches!

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GUCCI MUSEUM OPENING IN FLORENCE

Actress Li Bingbing  PPR CEO François-Henri Pinault

 Blondie

Emily Browning and Max Irons

Camilla Belle

Gucci attracted the best of the best in the Fashion world to the opening of their new museum in a Florentine palazzo, Piazza della Signoria. Guests already in town for Milan fashion week attended the lavish ceremony. Some guests not pictured include: InStyle Magazine E.I.C Ariel Foxman,

CHANEL FETES JUSTINE PICARDIE AT SOHO HOUSE

 Justine Picardie and Liz Goldwyn

 Lydia Hearst

The Soho House in West Hollywodd was the scene of the party by Chanel with Liz Goldwyn for the book by author Justine Picardie. The member's only club welcomed guests such as: Lydia Hearst, Minnie Mortimer and her director husband Stephen Gaghan, Decades Two1 owner Cameron Silver, Marisa Tomei, Artist Thierry Guetta, Gia Coppola.
Karl Lagerfeld designed and illustrated this 2nd edition.

The new book "Coco Chanel: Her Life" covers all aspects of Chanel’s life, from her childhood to her many lovers to her business savvy—and it presents the designer in a more positive light.

Whatever happened to the Soho House that was to open in Chicago? 
A call to the Chanel store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, a representative by the name of Karen stated she knew nothing about the book and there were no plans to host any events affiiliated with the book. To be honest she seemed like she was bein bothered. More pictures ---->>>

 Abie Cornish, Evan Woods, Jena Malone

COMMON BOOK LAUNCH PARTY AT Moët Rose Lounge

Following his book signing at Macy's State Street Barbara's bookstore, Moet Rose hosted an after party for Rapper and Author Common. The event took place at Roof at The Wit Hotel. Guests in attendance included: Kelli Zink of CelebTV, Bobby Simmons of the San Antonio Spurs and owner of Succezz store in the South Loop, Kimberly Burt-Dir. of PR for  Moët & Chandon, Andrew Barber of FakeshoreDrive and many more.

About the Book: One Day It'll All Make Sense is a compilation of open letters to loved ones, both living and those who've passed on, peppered with lyrics from some of Common's songs throughout his career and his mother's unflinching insight, One Day It'll All Make Sense challenges the reader to look beyond the celebrity and understand fully the man behind the spotlight.

APOLLO IN THE HAMPTONS

Ron Perlman, Jaime Foxx, Dick Parsons

Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea, L.A Reid and wife Erica

The 2nd Annual Apollo in the Hamptons was a fundraiser held Aug 20 hosted by Billionaire Philanthropist Ron Perleman at his East Hampton's estate. Guests enjoyed dinner prepared by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and his Red rooster/Aquavit team. (Chef Samuelsson also owns the Chicago restaurant C-House atop the Affinia Hotel). Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx (who also acted as MC for the evening), Jon Bon Jovi all performed for guests. Proceeds from the event supports the educational programs offered by the esteemed music Theatre. A who's who of some of the most rich famous and powerful philanthropist were out to support the cause and enjoy a nice Hampton's Summer night. More pictures--->>>

NYC PREMIERE & LAUNCHES

NY was the scene of two fabulous parties last night. The premiere of the new documentary "God Save My Shoes" which looks at the intimate relationship between women and their shoes.

The Missoni for Target line also launched yesterday to much fanfare and support from the industry. Guests in attendance included: Derek Blasberg, model Hilary Rhoda, Poppy Delevigne, Byrdie Bell, Karen Craig and Georgina Chapman of Marchesa and many more. More pictures --->>>

GQ MEN OF THE YEAR 2011 LONDON

 GQ Magazine hosted the 2011 Men of the Year award at the Royal Opera House in London. Guests included: Charlize Theron, Bradley Cooper, Mario Testino, Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Emma Watson, Edris Elba(who celebrated his birthday today), Simon and Yasmin Le Bon, John Legend and girlfriend Christine Tiegen,Gemma Kidd, Nat Rothschild, Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal.

Johnny Depp presented an award to Keith Richards

HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!!

From George Clooney

I'll eb attending the Uptown Magazine Bootgating fun on Saturday.

PARTY ROUND UP...WELCOME BACK KIM & KRIS...ZANDILE BLAY NYFW KICKOFF

 this is definitely a #BinnShot 

 Jason Binn of Niche Media along with event designer to the stars Colin Cowie hosted a lavish "Welcome back to NYC" party for the newlyweds(Kris Humphries & Kim Kardashian). Guests in attendance included: Desiree Gruber(Publicist) & Kyle McLachlan, Simon Huck & Jonathan Cheban(publicists), jewelry designers Lorraine Schwartz and Jacob Arabo fka "Jacob the Jeweler" E! production crew.

In another part of town Essenceonline fashion editor Zandile Blay hosted a NYFW kickoff dinner and Justin Timberlake played the keyboards and sang a tune at his restaurant Southern Hospitality.

When are we getting another album JT, when?!?!!  More Pictures----->>>

NET-A-PORTER, MR. PORTER, BAND OF OUTSIDERS

 Net-a-porter, their male focused site Mr. Porter and the Band of Outsiders hosted a picnic/movie night event in cemetery! how beyond is that?! Guests sipped on specialty Dewar's cocktails in mason jar. Attendees included: Nicole Richie-Madden, Joel Madden, Andrew Garfield, Busy Phillips, Sarah Silverman.