Monthly Archives: October 2011

Do You Believe in Magic? A Halloween Tribute to Bewtiched

In the midst of the turbulent sixties, viewers turned to their televisions to escape the unrest and the violence around them. There were a lot of escapism shows like “The Munsters” and “I Dream of Jeannie,” but one of the … Continue reading

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Anthony Mackie and the Red Carpet and me

I must admit it was a pretty exciting experience to cover the 47th annual Chicago International Film Festival. I had been to the festival in previous years seeing such great films as “Against the Current” and “TRUST”  It was also … Continue reading

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Enjoying a Nosh at the Bagel

    If you want kosher-style food , but don’t want to traipse all the way to the Big Apple, then check out the Bagel. With another location at Old Orchard as well, the Chicago one is located at 3107 … Continue reading

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Fab at 40 Chicago Reader Celebrates!

   Revelers gathered at the Chicago Urban Art Society for a special celebration.  The beloved Chicago Reader is celebrating 40 years and still going strong. Party goers dined on food from Star of Siam and chocolates from Katherine Anne confections. … Continue reading

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Day 12 TV Blog Challenge

    I am supposed to list the television show that I watched as a child. I can remember Fri nights with the Bradys, but no I liked this family better. Keith was cuter than Greg Brady and he could … Continue reading

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A Perfect Way to Spend a Saturday

   A great way to spend a Saturday is to spend it with the girls . And the best way to cap it off is with a great dinner. Union Sushi and Barbecue Bar appears to be one of those … Continue reading

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Kelsey “Bosses” Chicago

  Kelsey Grammar has managed to do the impossible .  He has taken a classic television character and not only spun it off into another series , but made that series as successful as the first one. This is a … Continue reading

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Anna Fong WOWS them!

Fashionistas of Chicago united tonight for a special cause at the Blackstone Renaissance Hotel. Columbia College grad, Anna Fong showed off her spring collection and the proceeds of the evenings festivities went to the International Justice Mission.  IJM spokesperson, Pamela … Continue reading

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A Cheeky Birthday !

Studio Paris last night was the scene once again as the girls of “Cheeky Chicago” celebrated the site’s third birthday. Celebration was definitely the theme as the Windy’s City’s hippest partied in the city’s newest venue. The birthday also celebrated … Continue reading

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Day 11 TV Blog Challenge

Today is a show that most resembles my life. There is only one show for that and that is Will and Grace. I have been involved and have had many gay guy friends for years. I have a great one … Continue reading

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