Monthly Archives: July 2012

BLU Fills Up the Summer Night

Saturday night, Chicago’s scene makers gathered at the Shedd for the party of the summer, “Blu”  This year, Chitownstarconnections was lucky enough to get an  invite to this social event.  We love to get all dressed up and we knew … Continue reading

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We Sing Happy Birthday to You Lisa

Today we wish a happy birthday to our own dear Lisa Kidrow. As Phoebe she was the friend who was a little bit floopy, but full of heart.  Today , she shows that love to her son and husband. So … Continue reading

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Survive by Robert Sharod

  This Sunday, Robert Sharod of Altha Sharod Designs is sponsoring a very special event. It is a breast cancer benefit that promises to be unique. When I first heard about the event, I was curious and now that we … Continue reading

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Matzeltov! Happy Birthday Jeremy !

Today we salute and wish a happy birthday to Jeremy Samuel Piven.  Jeremy was born in New York but he is considered a Chicago boy.  His parents are Joyce and Byrne Piven who are the founders of the legendary Piven … Continue reading

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A Tribute to a Cultural Icon Sherman Hemsley

In an age where “The Cosby Show” was still years away, Sherman Hemsley became a positive role model for African Americans. His “George Jefferson” may have been a blow heart, but he overcame and as the song went “Moved on … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to the Friend-liest Friend!

  Today we raise a piece of pizza as we celebrate Matt LeBlanc’s birthday.  He was everyone’s brother, you would never touch his food and he never called a girl after he slept with them.  Matt is currently starring in … Continue reading

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Feelin Flirty with Pretty City

  Chicago beauties were given a real Girls Night courtesy of Flirty Girl Fitness and Pretty City. Since we are all about the “pretty” , we braved our sunburn pain, put on our sundresses and crossed town to the Randolph … Continue reading

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Tragedy Gives New Puzzles to the Ailing Movie Industry

Today should have been a day filled with eager fans anxious to talk about what they saw at the movies. It should have been a morning where employees stood around the water cooler chatting about the exciting scenes and special … Continue reading

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Sullivan and Son : TBS Makes with the Funny

  TBS has done it again. The network that brings you the master jokester , Conan and reruns of “The Big Bang Theory”  premieres a new , original sitcom tomorrow night. From hometown boy , Vince Vaughn and Peter Billingsley. … Continue reading

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“Perception” A New Kind of Crime Drama

Dr. Daniel Pierce has a gift , and a handicap. He uses his brilliant mind and love of puzzles to help solve crimes.  His handicap? He is a schizopherenic who also has problems establishing relationships. And so begins, TNT latest … Continue reading

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