Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bloggers Enjoy The Best of Mag Mile

Posted on August 27, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

For us Chicago girls, visiting Water Tower Place is a necessity. It’s usually one stop on a little window shopping. Well with so many bloggers in town, the girls at Chicagonista hosted a fun event. Thanks to the friendly people … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Paradise – Castaways

Posted on August 21, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

Yes I know , it’s almost September.  Those days of cold winds and blustery snow are not that far off.  But its not that way yet, and we have found a place that encourages people to escape and just take … Continue reading →

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Stars Play for Charity

Posted on August 21, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

  On August 10, the stars came out for a good cause.  The Wood Family Foundation hosted the first annual “Wiffle Ball Classic” at Wrigley Field. Families and companies played all day , but then the real fun started. “More … Continue reading →

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Seventies Idol is the Highlight of Market Days

Posted on August 13, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

I had waited almost thirty years, but the young girl in me got the best of me last Sunday.  North Halsted was the site for the annual “Gaypalooza”  known as Market Days. Unlike the Pride Parade, the festival lasts two … Continue reading →

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Da Lobsta -A Little Bit of New England in the Windy City

Posted on August 12, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

August has always been considered the last hurrah of summer.  Time to get in those final beach days, take the family on a one day trip, or just enjoy those lazy, crazy , days of summer. In the Gold Coast, … Continue reading →

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You”ll Get A Feelin From “Flashdance”

Posted on August 7, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

Everyone has a dream.  For Alex, her dream is to dance . But reality takes over as it does for us all. Alex slaves in a Pittsburgh steel mill all day and embraces the dance at night.  Her dancing doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Talking About our Crushes

Posted on August 7, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

This is a special week for Jen and I.  I am going to meet the first boy I ever liked on Sunday, David Cassidy.  Jen is meeting her biggest crush or “woof” Matthew Perry on Saturday.  We decided to list … Continue reading →

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Cassidy Rocks On A Fan’s Perspective

Posted on August 4, 2013 by chitownstarconnections

  We all have idols from our childhood . Someone  we watched on television, listened to their music, and plastered our walls with their pictures. Well this fan got the chance recently to talk with her first crush…one David Bruce … Continue reading →

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