Diane Primo, Braylen Barr,Trevian Kuti, Lecretia Johnson
“The fashion show, produced by Nena Ivon, opened with a stunning croc with fur trim dress designed by Cynthia Roman. Each student presented 3 pieces to positive reception by the audience. This was my first ColumbiaCcollege fashion show and I must say I was duly impressed. To see such talent emerging from Chicago truly makes me proud to call Chicago home everyday. ”
“Upon walking onto the garden guests were greeted by cheerful J-crew gingham shirt clad NoMI staff offering up a glass of wine, specialty cocktail or appetizer; those barbecued rosemary skewered U-10* shrimp were so delicious and juicy it only took two bites for them to disappear in my mouth(yum!). Chef Adam Noffsinger manned the Jamón ibérico station where he sliced thin succulent pieces of the meat and also managed to give a lesson on it’s origin and how FDA regulations kept this deliciousness from coming stateside in the past.”
Guests enjoy company and drinks at the Gene Siskel Flim Center’s Gala Kickoff event.
“The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of our country’s oldest zoos and their mission is: dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science and conservation. “
Bar III is the exclusive contemporary line of Macy’s impulse department. Every guy/gal on the scene have their go to spots for unique pieces and this weekend you’ve got an extra option with Bar III selections of RTW Women’s, Men’s, Jewelry and Home from its latest summer collection.
Aimee (pronounced Aw-mee) Song of “Song of Style” was on hand to personally assist shoppers.
