IRISTOCRACY
Liz Schneider, Jena Gambaccini, Nikia Jefferson, D. Graham Kostic
IRISTOCRACY.com launch event on Tuesday which was hosted by Nikia Jefferson, Jena Gambaccini, D. Graham Kostic and Liz Schneider. The breakfast launch event was held at Studio Paris and had guests browsing not just their exclusive eyewear collection but also fashionable accessories
Ernest Wilkins(Redeye), Swathi Nerra(Luxemi)
Redgi Woods(refineDefined), Coree Hamilton, Jared Lathon
Seth Putnam(MidwestStyle), Kelsey Kreiling, Jena Gambaccini(ChiCityFashion)
Shayna Mace, Aramide Esubi(The SassyPeach), Ashley Mosley(KinsAreTheNew Pink), Nikia Jefferson(ChiTownFashionista)
ZOOLA
The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hsted a live auction fundraiser-ZooLA where they raised over $250,000. The event was held at the members only Casino CLub(195 E Delaware Place). 180 Guests in attendance included Lincoln Park Zoo Women’s board member Wendy Krimins of Neiman Marcus, Board President Bridget Campbell, Dana and Ricky Abt; Elizabeth and John Cusack; Holly and Peter Geraci; John Ginascol (Abbott); Diana Hall; Wendy Krimins; Tina and Mike Leopardo; Roberta Olshansky; Myra and John Reilly; Terry Sullivan; Kimbra Walter and many others.
The 20 live auction items included BEYOND items such as Harry Winston Midnight Collection Ladies’ Timepiece; 1-week stay at the Four Seasons ski resort in Jackson Hole, WY; An experience for two at Super Bowl XLVIII in February, 2014; VIP seats to a taping of “Dancing with the Stars” to name a few. Proceeds goes towards the different initiatives of the Lincoln Park Zoo which remains free to visitors year round.
Chuck’s: A Kerry Simon Kitchen
Evanston native and acclaimed chef Kerry Simon has opened his first Chicago restaurant in a partnership with Hard Rock Hotel Chicago taking over the former Chuck’s Manufacturing space. The new restaurant which promises American comfort food celebrated their launch party Tuesday Nov. 19. The space features rocker inspired decor such as skull bookends, black matte candelabras
GLOW
The Chicago Lights Associates Board Gala celebrated their 2nd annual fundraiser GLOW on October 19 at the Museum on COntemporary Art raising $30,000. Chicago Lights which is an community outreach arm of Fourth Presbyterian Church, has served more than 50,000 Chicago residents since 1964. The monies raised will support the organizations outreach initiatives
“It is through events such as ‘GLOW’ that the Chicago Lights Associates Board supports efforts to empower, educate and inspire individuals throughout Chicago” – Chicago Lights Associates Board President Ryann Meyer.
*images: Leland Meiners, , Jeff Schear
