Monthly Archives: January 2012

Launch Hits Underground

Last night , we attended a great party at one of our fave haunts, the Underground. Kudos to Billy and his entourage at Rockit Ranch Productions.  We were wined and dined, as we browsed the many venues that were represented … Continue reading

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Mamet wins RACE at Goodman

The other night I was treated to an entertaining night of theatre at the Goodman .  This time it was David Mamet’s RACE. The play calls to mind questions that are in all of us.  Mamet’s work addresses the pessimist’s … Continue reading

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Say I Do to Style

After so many grooms popped the question during the holidays, what s the next step?  Planning that magical wedding of course!  The good news is that young couples aren’t the only ones shopping for weddings.  It doesn’t matter what age … Continue reading

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The Final Bell Rings for Robert Hegyes

Today we mourn the passing of actor, Robert Hegyes.  Hegyes will be forever in our hearts as one of the lovable thugs, “the Sweathogs” of seventies hit show “Welcome Back Kotter.”  Hegyes was also one of the directors of Kotter … Continue reading

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Rockit Takes the Chill out of Winter

  As the winter wind blows through the Windy City, there’s a place you can go to warm up.  What a coincidence, it’s one of my favorite places the Rockit.  But today, we venture to the flagship restaurant at 22  … Continue reading

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PENELOPE makes you think

Steppenwolf’s latest offering “Penelope” is playwright Enda Walsh’s modern interpretation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Instead of strong , brave warriors trying to win the fair Penelope,  the audience is greeted with four weak willed men clad in Speedos.  Each of … Continue reading

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Chicago’s own “Dream Girl” Inspires with her first book

  When I initially picked up Jennifer Hudson’s book to read, I thought it was going to be a testimonial for Weight Watchers.  I was pleasantly surprised and found myself not being able to put the book down. The world … Continue reading

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A Beautiful New You at Mario Tricoci

     Last Thursday, I got to enjoy a little “me” time.  Girls, it’s important to have yourself pampered. Thanks to the nice folks at Mario Tricoci , the ladies of Chicago got the “royal ” treatment.   When we entered … Continue reading

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The “Journey” takes me to Northwestern

It has been quite a while , but today I began to feel like an actress again.  It wasn’t the first time that I made the trek to Evanston, but each visit makes my mind wander.  Northwestern is a school … Continue reading

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Union Sushi Hosts Detox Party for New Year New You

Union Sushi hosted the hippest Chicagoans at a party to celebrate the New Year by serving foods that are healthy and drinks that are (wait for it) about a hundred calories.  Hey that is something I can get on board … Continue reading

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