Monthly Archives: May 2009
I BLEED ORANGE AND BLUE!!! Looking for a great way to support the public schools while meeting some of Chicago’s friendliest citizens? Then, you need to come out to Griffin Lounge (326 W. Chicago) this Friday to Forever Young, a party to benefit Alumni for Public Schools. Alumni for Public Schools is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and supports volunteer partnerships between the Chicago chapters of college and university alumni associations and individual Chicago Public [...]
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend two preview events for the opening of the Target Bullseye Bazaar store in Chicago. Located in the Tribune Tower, this store features an amazing selection of items for the spring and summer! You can read a full recap over at Chicagonista.com. I’ve included some pictures below for your viewing pleasure…Enjoy -kb
On Thursday, May 7th, the Shops at North Bridge are inviting folks to come out and assemble care packages for the Hull House Association and Step Up Women’s Network. Participants are asked to bring a new washcloth to donate. Participants will enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and complimentary beauty services. The event lasts from 5:30-7:30p and participation is free! -kb
SF ladies, here’s an event for you! A portion of the proceeds from Wednesday’s event will benefit the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, a nonprofit established to raise funds for AIDS agencies through the production of quality entertainment events! Past events have included cabaret shows and concerts featuring Broadway performers! -kb
I remember looking at the pics from the NYC premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor, and dreaming of walking the red carpet rubbing elbows with NYC’s esteemed socialites and fashion gurus. Not only did I want to don an amazing gown, I wanted to take a peek at this fashion flick and prepare myself to be wowed away. I have yet to see the film, but if you are in Dallas then here is your [...]
Who doesn’t remember summer camp season? In retrospect, those days were filled with boxed lunches, field trips, and mediocre games of kickball. BUT, at the time, it was the best reason for me to wake up each and every day! The National Military Family Association wants to bring that same excitement to children with one or both parents deployed overseas. Operation Purple offers children (ages 7-17) a free week of summer camp and an opportunity [...]
I just saw opened this email, so apologies for the late notice! If you head on over to MichaelStars.com, you can save 40% on full-priced items AND support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. I just came back from the website and there are some GREAT tanks and basic dresses that you will probably need in your summer staples collection! The details are below! -kb
On Thursday evening, a small group of us met up at Carnivale to have dinner in support of “Dining Out for Life.” We had SUCH a great time! Game 6 of the Bulls/Celtics game was playing so we didn’t actually make it to our table until 40 minutes before the kitchen closed. We just could NOT leave that bar area…Three overtimes. Really?!? In the midst of all that excitement, I needed a couple of caipirinhas [...]
