Chicago event and PR maven Sarah Vargo knows a thing or two about amazing women Each month, she’s hosts her “Divas” event recognizing women in the culinary arts, entertainment, writing, and more. Each December, she rolls out the red carpet for Chicago women involved in philanthropy and yours truly is (once again) one of the honorees. If you’re free this Thursday (12/1) from 6-9p, please join me and my fellow honorees at J Bar (610 [...]
Fashion designer David Meister will be honored at the first annual Susan G. Komen Los Angeles “Designs for the Cure” gala. The designer’s involvement with Susan G. Komen started as a member of the Pink Tie Guys – a group of men dedicated to promoting the organization. Meister has made a name for himself dressing celebs like Fergie and Kim K, and recently dressed Sue Sylvester Jane Lynch in four custom-made gowns at the recent Emmy [...]
Although I’ve never decorated a single post-college apartment of mine, I love reading interior design blogs and magazines and dreaming of all the cool things I could do with my space. One of my favorite sites, Design*Sponge, recently published a book and is embarking on a Fall/Winter 2011 cross-country book tour stopping in 30 cities. The fun part about the tour is that the events will combine crafts and charity. In each city, a local arts [...]
The ladies of August Bloom Haute Floral Design are celebrating their second anniversary with a philanthropic fleuranthropic (how clever!) bash to help repair the historic Garfield Park Conservatory (GPC). GPC was damaged during a hailstorm that rolled through Chicago on June 30th. As a result, half of the display houses are currently closed to the public and all ten of the greenhouses were severely damaged. I visited GPC for the first time and was seriously [...]
The Shedd Aquarium is my favorite place in Chicago. If you didn’t know that, there’s a pretty good chance that we’re not as close as you think. When I turned 17, my mom let me take the day off from school (shh…) and she took me to the Shedd Aquarium per my request. I live for their discounted admission days and do at least one “Jazzin’ at the Shedd” event each summer. It’s a beautiful [...]
National HIV Testing Day will be recognized across the country on Monday, June 27th. The National Association of People with AIDS founded the day in 1995 to promote the importance of HIV testing and encourage action. To commemorate the day, Red Pump is teaming up with Beyond Care, Inc to rollout “In Her Shoes,” a mother-daughter girl talk session designed to encourage open dialogue around risky behaviors and the significance of making healthy lifestyle decisions. [...]
My friend, Arionne, is one of those women that you meet and instantly fall in love (and admiration) with. She is a business woman, a supermom, the founder of TWO nonprofits, the editor of Urban Shake Magazine, and a complete sweetheart. In addition to everything else that she has going on, she has organized the inaugural Urban Shake Magazine Awards, “One People, One History, One Future.” The awards will recognize young adults in Chicago who [...]
Partying for a cause is one of my favorite ways to be a “fabulous giver.” If you’re in Chicago, I’m inviting you to hang out with me tomorrow night at Tantrik (800 W. Superior) as So Chi and Royalte, Inc. recognize my organization, The Red Pump Project, and Swish Dream Sports and Educational Foundation, which was founded by my boy Josh. All the details are below…Be sure to RSVP at www.TGIFreshFriday.com. Hope you’ll come out!
Okay, gals and gents…I’m super late on this post but that’s the kind of day I’ve been having! Anyways, this post is dedicated to my Chicagoans. TODAY until 9p: Bloomingdale’s (900 N. Michigan) is hosting their “Fashionable Fundraiser” event today in support of amFAR. Shoppers can enjoy special deals and exclusives storewide all day. Bloommingdale’s has pledged to donate up to $75,000 to amFAR, a global organization that contributes significantly to HIV/AIDS research. TODAY (after work until [...]
Last weekend, Red Bull kicked off its Summer Skyline Series at Chicago’s NV Penthouse Lounge. The series combines staples of a day party (colorful cocktails, great music) with the amazingness of Chicago’s rooftop scene. What makes the Skyline Series even better is that each event raises funds for a different charitable organization! The Red Pump Project was last week’s recipient and we had a blast! The weather was beautiful and we camped out in a [...]
