Custom home furnishing innovator, Walter E. Smithe (smithe.com) is partnering with renowned designer and Bravo television personality Jeff Lewis to bring his signature high-styled and accessible designs to Chicago area abodes. As part of the partnership, Lewis has curated room vignettes using resources only available at Walter E. Smithe. The Walter E. Smithe + Jeff…
The Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) is produced every April by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), a pan-Latino, nonprofit, multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to developing, promoting and increasing awareness of Latino culture among Latinos and other communities by presenting a wide variety of art forms. The Chicago Latino Film Festival began in…
Ready to Pedal? World Sport Chicago will return to the House of Blues on Saturday, April 9th for the third annual Spin to Break the Cycle charity spinathon. The benefit is a high-energy, indoor cycling event that challenges participants to get active for programs that have proven to make an impact on building stronger, safer…
In honor of the long standing relationship between Mercedes Benz and fashion, the Autohaus on Edens showroom will be transformed into a dynamic catwalk and fashion hub in conjunction with their yearly, can’t miss, North Shore fashion event Launch 2016: Driving Fashion Forward. This 5th annual event will be held on Sunday, April 10th and…
The Design Center at The Merchandise Mart is excited to celebrate the annual DreamHome opening on Thursday, April 14 from 6-8pm at a special Preview Party benefitting Almost Home Kids. This Naperville-based charity is the official beneficiary of DreamHome and provides transitional care in a home-like setting to children with complicated health needs, training for…
Insiders know that spring is officially here when the Antiques, Garden & Design Show opens at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Show promises to inspire stylish living, while offering beautiful gardens and objects in a way that transcends the ordinary. Those attending the Preview Evening will be the first to experience the Show as they enjoy…
Featuring the finest in Artisan Chocolate, Artisanal Foods and Wine, with demonstrations and more. *The Chicago Artisan Chocolate Festival supports BEAR NECESSITIES PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION. Saturday 11am - 7pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm More info: http://www.fineartisanevents.com/choc/
Pinot Days Chicago is our most intimate event, but it has the biggest heart. 65 wineries fly into the Windy City and we paint the town pinot with Winemaker Dinners, "Meet the Winemaker" pinot and food pairings at local wine bars and restaurants, tastings at boutique retail stores and finally, the Grand Festival at beautiful…
Every spring, Chicago Chef Week returns, with more than 100 restaurants offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for lunch or a four-course prix-fixe for dinner. Each year CCW adds trendy newcomers to a long list of fine-dining standbys, drawing bargain-hunting Chicagoans to try out the latest culinary hotspots and revisit old favorites. From Asian or Argentinian…
What is the Vintage Garage Chicago? The Garage is literally a parking garage in Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Each month welcomes 75 to 100 vendors selling vintage and antique goods on the first two levels, and ramps, of the structure. It’s covered, so vendors don’t need tents and customers won’t get rained on. You’d be surprised…
CS magazine has teamed up with Choose Chicago, Illinois Restaurant Association and James Beard Foundation to host the ultimate culinary celebration at Venue One in honor of the James Beard Foundation Awards. Over 500 Chicago foodies and influencers will gather in anticipationof the most exciting culinary event happening in Chicago. The event will kick-off the second annual Eats…
By extremely popular demand Beauty Bar has decided to change their regular weekend Happy Hour. For 3 Nights they will be celebrating the life & music of PRINCE. $4 Champage Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm-9pm Custom PRINCE Nail Decals No cover, 21+ Thursday 7pm-9pm Music by DJ Rene Romero, Movie on the screen: Under the Cherry…
Celebrate James Beard and Chicago’s vibrant culinary scene with a week of exclusive restaurant menus and dishes inspired by James Beard's American Classic recipes. Nearly 100 top Chicago restaurants will honor the man known as the "Dean of American cookery" through their food. Join them during the second annual James Beard Eats Week! Browse the…
The Purple Xperience, a five-piece tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been zig-zagging around the country since February of 2011, bringing the memories of Prince and The Revolution to audiences of all generations. Led by Matt Fink (a/k/a Doctor Fink), a member of Prince and The Revolution from 1978 to 1991, The Purple Xperience…
The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market,Modern Vintage Chicago and the Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best…
