Lovely Ladies: Audarshia of 312 Dining Diva, Patrice of Afrobella, DJ Niena Drake, and Aramide of The Sassy Peach As a perfect way to end 2011, Red Pump partnered with Swish Dreams, Afrobella, and Blogging While Brown to host a coat drive for U Can Chicago. You know that I love to party for a purpose, and the coat drive was just that. Thanks to DJ Niena Drake, we were able to host the event [...]
On November 15, Multiple Solutions, the junior board of the MS Society – Greater Illinois Chapter, will host the 5th annual MS Cocktailin’ for a Cause event at the Hard Rock Hotel (230 N. Michigan). Attendees will be treated to appetizers, a premium open bar and a variety of music. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a big-ticket item raffle and a spectacular silent auction featuring a selection of upscale merchandise, gift baskets, [...]
I have been looking for a great place to play Drag Queen Bingo ever since I watched the episode of SATC when the ladies are playing and run into Samantha’s ex (dressed as Samantha)! Well, I have to sent a special “Thank You” to my boo, Bill, because he’s taking me to a Hamburger Mary’s (5400 N. Clark) on Monday for bingo! Yay! Now, for the fabulous giving, Hamburger Mary asks for a $5 donation [...]
As a proud Libra, I must welcome you all to the most fabulous month on the calendar…October! Besides being my birthday month, it is also National Breast Cancer Awareness month. There will be PLENTY of opportunities for fabulous giving, so please stay tuned! First up… PrettyCity.com has brought back its signature “Pretty in Pink” event! The month-long program kicks off today and lets us gals get great beauty treatments (think waxing, manicures, facials, massages, etc) [...]
Chicago Fashion Focus (our version of Fashion Week) kicks off tomorrow and there will be plenty of events for folks to attend! There will be no shortage of industry workshops, fashion shows, designer meet-and-greets, and parties. With all these events happening, I’ve been crossing my fingers that there would be at least one with a philanthropic twist…AHA! I found it! This Saturday the 4th, the Chicago-based online boutique, Studio-808.com, will host a runway show at [...]
On Sunday September 28th, Imerman Angels and AKIRA present Paradeisos, the 5th Annual Garden of Eden Fashion Show. Since Imerman Angels was founded in 2003, they have partnered with Akira for this event which attracts some of our town’s finest folks! Imerman Angels is one of Chicago’s most recognized charities. It was founded by Johnny Imerman and connects individuals fighting cancer with those who have survived it. The event is being held at Galleria Marchetti [...]
Tonight, the Chicago Fashion Foundation will host its Annual Membership party at the W Lakeshore (644 N. Lake Shore Drive). The event will last from 6-8p and take place in Altitudes on the 33rd floor. Attendees will hear about the plans for Fashion Focus 2008 (Chicago’s Fashion Week), the 2009 CFF scholarship benefit and much more! The event is free for current members and $10 for non-members. For more information, please visit chicagofashionfoundation.org! -kb
There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned fashion show to raise funds for a medical center. While some organizations are still learning the ropes of pulling off a successful benefit show, the ladies of the Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center have been at it for over 80 years! This funds raised at year’s 82nd annual show, Silhouettes, will go towards the board’s commitment of $10 million for the development of the Woman’s Board Heart [...]
Reach Out will host its 5th Annual Wine Event on Thursday, September 11th at Orso’s restaurant (1401 N. Wells). The event, which will last from 7-10p, will raise funds in support of nonprofit organizations who assist and support victims and families of domestic violence. The cost of the event is $40, and includes unlimited pizza and wine. You can visit the Reach Out website to purchase tickets. Click here for more information! -kb
