Last Thursday, I was at Blue Line in Wicker Park and met a singer from New Orleans named Gina. I asked her what she was doing in Chicago, and she mentioned that she is on tour and a member of a giant performance group called the “Katrina Kiss My Ass Orchestra.” After laughing, I asked her to explain more about the show… Turns out that the “Katrina” orchestra is in Comic Relief’s “The Return of [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2008
AKIRA does it again! On Thursday, July 31st, AKIRA will be celebrating the opening of its new Lincoln Park women’s store. There will be makeup consultations, massages, manicures, eyebrow threading (ooh!), appetizers, fondue, beverages, and…a 15% discount on store merchandise! In addition to all of the above, there will also be a bachelor auction to benefit the Chicago Academy High School Lacrosse Team! The event will last from 5-10p. For more info, visit akirachicago.com! On [...]
Always dreamed about driving a pink car? Okay, how about just driving a BMW? Well, if either (or both sounds appealing, make sure you check out the annual BMW Ultimate Drive Event. The Richmond Group will be bringing the event to Chicago’s 63rd Street Beach on Sunday, July 27th from 12-6p. Everyone has the opportunity to test drive a custom fleet of BMWs and for every test-driven mile, BMW donates $1 to Susan G. Komen [...]
It’s time to slug it out in the fight against multiple sclerosis! On Saturday August 9th, Multiple Solutions, the junior board of the National MS Society – Greater Illinois Chapter, will be hosting the 8th annual MS Slugfest 2008 at Mt. Greenwood Park on the South Side (115th and Pulaski). MS Slugfest is a one-day, 16-inch, co-ed softball tournament with up to 64 teams of 15 players. The event is held annually, rain or shine, and includes a fully [...]
In “KB’s Journey,” I will talk about some of the initiatives and causes that I support, and keep you posted on my philanthropic journeys. In September, I’ve accepted the challenge to participate in the Capital Challenge Walk, a two-day 50K walk in Washington D.C designed to raise funds for the fight against multiple sclerosis. I’ve been training for two weeks and all I can think about is how much I need a deep tissue massage. [...]
Madison and Friends, Chicago’s premier children’s boutique, and The Denim Lounge are celebrating their 12th anniversary at the Oak Street location (43 East Oak Street) with the Chicago Cubs! There will be a meet-and-greet with players from 4:30-6:30p and they will sign autographs to raise funds for Project 3000. This initiative, co-founded by Derek Lee, is dedicated to finding a cure for Leber’s Congenital Almaurosis (LCA), an inherited form of blindness, and supporting those affected [...]
It’s Thursday and that means that the weekend is almost here!!! Man, I will be happy to see 5p on Friday…Anyways, here are a few quick hits for you! This Friday, an informal dinner buffet will be held at Cafe Ciao in the West Loop (939 W. Madison) to benefit Sudan International. The cost is $35, and the menu includes appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The dinner will be held from 6:30-8:30p, and due to the size [...]
It’s hard to believe that AKIRA is only six years old. I mean, those red awnings and shopping bags are ALL over town. To celebrate their milestone, the North Avenue stores will be hosting Carnivale this Thursday, the 17th! The event will last from 5-10p and feature complimentary Belvedere cocktails, food, and live entertainment. In addition to the $10 suggested donation, Akira will also be donating 10% of the proceeds to Chicago Gateway Green, a nonprofit dedicated to [...]
Give bags and travel accessories have graced the pages of InStyle magazine and have been seen on the arms of celebrities such as Christina Ricci, Sheryl Crow, and Jessica Alba. While that alone makes these bags and accessories stylish by default, it’s the philanthropic nature of the company that earns it a spot on the blog. Give donates 10% of net profits to charities annually. The company’s philosophy is “that part of being chic means [...]
