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About chitownstarconnections

Melanie Christy is am actress/singer who came to Chicago to pursue her dreams of acting. Coming from a small town in Ohio she has been enjoying the things that city life has to offer like great cuisine from all parts of the globe, parties with great people including celebrities, gorgeous fashions and of course fun! Follow her, read her blog and learn about all the amazing adventures you can be a part of throughout Chicagoland!

TV’s Strong Female Characters

Since we are both women, we have made a lot of women as our role models.  We have noticed that in a lot of the present television series that for the first time in broadcast history this is the case.  … Continue reading

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Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

   Chicagonistas were treated to the good life the other night courtesy of Ladies Night Chicago. On a balmy , spring evening  , partygoers flocked to the new revamped hot spot Castle to sip champagne and sample caviar.  But that … Continue reading

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Smile and Say Big Cheese

No one can smile without saying the word, “Cheese!” It’s the perfect food that goes with everything. Cheese has become the new “it food” Restaurants have dedicated entire menus to this wonder food. We found one of these eateries located … Continue reading

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A Newbie’s View of SCANDAL

I am a huge fan of Shonda Rhimes.  It is sad to admit but I own every season of “Grey’s Anatomy.”  But at first glance, I wasn’t thrilled with megahit “Scandal.”  Last week, I started to watch it again and … Continue reading

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A Tribute to the Fabulous Katherine Chancellor -Jeanne Cooper

Today the daytime world mourns a true lady and a legend.  Yesterday Jeanne Cooper died at the age of 84. As a former CBS daytime fan, I remember watching Y and R and laughing at her fights with Jill.  I … Continue reading

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25 Degrees – A Soda Shoppe for Adults

   One of the simplest joys of childhood is a burger , fries, and a shake.  It is the first menu item that we order as a child.  It’s Americana, Norman Rockwell, and “Happy Days.”  Now the Chicagonistas are flocking … Continue reading

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Nine Years Ago , We Cried

Do you remember what you were doing May 6, 2004? I was gathered in a room full of Friends fans for the end of the show .  It is hard to believe that nine years have passed since the end … Continue reading

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“Thanks Chicago” says “Chicago Fire” Producer

Right now our city has so much to be proud of.   We have two teams that are very much alive in the playoffs, our expanding  fashion community , and a network series  shooting right here in town.    The streets of … Continue reading

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Chicago Stars Party for a Good Cause

The Shrine came alive once again on the Eighth as the Windy City’s best came together to help spread awareness for Sickle Cell Anemia.  Chitownstarconnections was honored to be invited by our good friends, La Tonya Hubbard and Rafi Garcia … Continue reading

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JR’s Master Plan – Dallas Season Two Finale

Well the second season of Dallas had wrapped and boy was it a ride. One almost wonders how the season would have ended up if not having the writers have to wrap things up with the death of JR.  Publicity … Continue reading

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