On May 17, guests gathered at the Palmer House Hilton (17 E. Monroe) to celebrate Youth Guidance's 94th anniversary and the success of its school-based programs, which now support more than 11,000 teens. NBC-5 anchor Zoraida Sambolin emceed the night...
More than 300 guests joined shoe designer Brian Atwood for a luncheon at the Chicago History Museum (1601 N. Clark) May 30. After lunch, Splash's Susanna Homan led a conversation with the designer about his life and career in fashion. The afternoon — co-chaired...
Hosted by the theater’s board of trustees and artists ensemble, the May 12 gala drew a record-breaking crowd of 675 and featured several celebrity appearances: “The Office” star Rainn Wilson emceed the event, held at a venue near the theater (1340...
Spring means bling at the jewelry retailer, which just launched a new fine jewelry collection in collaboration with designer Reed Krakoff. Inspired by hand-cut paper petals and crafted with yellow and white diamonds, sapphires and tanzanites, the ultra high-end pieces are feminine and oh-so-summery. Starting at $2,500, 730 N. Michigan; Tiffany.com
The luxury retailer sent artist Thomas Ott on a 2,700-mile journey across America — starting in Chicago — along Route 66 for the latest in its line of travel tomes. Ott’s black-and-white scratchboard images depict everything from truck stops to tourist attractions in gorgeous detail. $56, Louis Vuitton, 919 N. Michigan; Us.louisvuitton.com
The weather has finally turned, and Chicagoans are moving outside en masse. From alfresco dining to a must-hit festival agenda, we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide to what’s new in the city this season New this year Odyssey Chicago River The local cruise company, which has long offered dressy dinners on the lake, unveils a brand-new, glass-enclosed vessel for lunching along...
