CHICAGO - Venez tout a la soirée de vacances de Prestige du Monde au profit de l'American Heart Association. You are cordially invited to Le Prestige du Monde's Holiday Soiree benefiting the American Heart Association on December 13th, 2012.

The theme of the evening is "La Joie de Vivre" - elegance meets the modern fashionista graced with the spirit of the season.

Upon entering Y Bar Chicago, located on 224 W. Ontario,  guests will be greeted by gorgeous models showing off avaunt-gaurde couture designs by La Chambre d'Anit and a bit of Xmas je ne sais quoi.

VIP guests will be treated to decadent goodies in their exclusive swag bags filled with custom items and vouchers by Savon Spa, Y Bar, JLF Designs, Indio Beer, M&J Products, Aged 2 Perfection, Trader Joe's, and Starbucks, among many other brands. Additionally, our VIP folks will mingle with gorgeous Mr. and Mrs. Claus anticipating your Xmas wishes.

Special appearances by:
Miss Chicago 2012 Marisa Buchheit
Global Fashionista Ogilvie
Miss Illinois US 2012 Nancy To
2013 Loop Rock Girl Shannon Ihrke
B96's Julian On The Radio
Ladies Night Chicago's Shari Duffy
Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago's Sandra Smith-Doghmi
Scene Chicago
...and many more high-profile socialites, business elites, and industry teams.

Hot beats creating an ecstatic ambiance provided by the illest styles of CZBoogie of 5 Magazine.

mais, oui...there's more!

What is a Xmas party without one's holiday elixir, n'est pas?

Custom cocktails will be graciously provided from 7pm-8pm by EC Charro Tequila, a premium tequila found only in 2 US of A states - Illinois and California.

Succulent wine from 7pm-8pm generously provided by Aged 2 Perfection.

Indio Beer, a fresh and crisp beer imported from Mexico, will be available throughout the night.

Savory hors d'oeuvres will be generously provided by Chef Kevin Smith's organic kitchen.

PdM's highly-anticipated luxury raffle, which includes couture outfits by JLF Designs, weekend getaway suites at one of Chicago's most luxurious hotels, Anti-wrinkle serums and health and beauty services by M&J Products, Premium Tequila by EC Charro Tequila, savory, exclusive wine from Aged 2 Perfection, custom photography sessions with the talented Anthony Phong Tran, and custom Swarovski crystal, hand-crafted jewelry by Tina La Diamantina, among many others, will take place throughout the evening and tickets will be available for only $10 a piece.

General Admission tickets $20 ($25 at the door) - includes donation to the American Heart Association, appetizers, delectable wine tasting from 7pm-8pm and access to Y Bar's amazing drink specials ALL NIGHT LONG).

VIP billets: $50 ($60 at the door) - includes 1hr complimentary custom cocktails by El Charro Tequila, delectable wine from Aged 2 Perfection, Indio Beer, exclusive access to VIP lounge, and premier choise in custom-appetizers exclusively crafted for the evening).

Funds collected from the evening will go to the American Heart Association. What better way to celebrate one of the most altruistic times of year than by giving a bit of our ourselves while mingling with the who's who of the industry.

INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES for SHOWCASING and EXPOSURE of your brand, venue, business, boutique, etc. still available. Contact CreativeDirector@PrestigeduMonde.com directly for more info.

RSVPs highly-recommended as tickets have already begun to sell.

RSVP to: info@prestigedumonde.com

Purchase tickets aujourd'hui:
http://pdmpresentslajoiedevivre.eventbrite.com/

Remember, while the benefit is programed to end at 10pm, the party keeps on going until the WEEEEE hours of the night/morning at Y Bar.

See you on the 13th!

CHICAGO - Gift of Life Gala Draws Chicago’s Healthcare Professionals and Philanthropists to Honor KidneyMobile® Partners.

WHO: The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois will host 400 of Chicago’s physicians, surgeons, corporate leaders and philanthropists.  CBS 2 Chicago’s Jay Levine and wife Mary Ann Childers will emcee the event.  Gift of Life Award honorees will include Access Community Health Network, the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago and Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital.

WHAT: This black-tie event celebrates accomplishments in the fields of kidney disease, organ donation and transplantation and raises funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.  At the event, the Gift of Life Award will be given to three key partners of the KidneyMobile®: Access Community Health Network, the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago and Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital. 

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 12 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

WHERE: Ritz Carlton Chicago

            160 E. Pearson St. at Water Tower Place

            Chicago, IL 60611

WHY: The Gift of Life Gala raises funds to support National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’ programs for kidney patients throughout the state.  This includes the KidneyMobile®, Kidney Camp, educational programs for transplant patients, kidney disease research and professional education. 

National Kidney Foundation of Illinois: www.NKFI.org

Event website: www.giftoflifegala.com

KidneyMobile: www.kidneymobile.org

Photos from last year: www.flickr.com/photos/65908137@N05/sets/72157628097364581/

#GiftofLifeGala


The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI), a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

CHICAGO - Paint the town GREEN! December 6th marks a much-anticipated red carpet celebration of green businesses hosted by reining Ms. Illinois Amber Podell at Bevy (215 W. Ontario) beginning 7:00PM. Toast to proceeds benefiting Chicago Gateway Green with luscious cocktails by PAMA and hors d'oeuvres by Karyn’s on Green and more. See some of Chicago’s best eco-friendly and natural designs by Stix and Roses, Silk Utopia by Crystal Brook and multiple looks from The Green Goddess Boutique in a head spinning fashion show with direction by Marco Foster. Emcee is laugh-out-loud author and supporter, Jen Weigle and super host is Jeff Conway of NBC’s 24/7.

Ms. Illinois Amber Podell is passionate for the Gateway Green cause because of her well-known experience in green building and all organic products.  This event is sponsored by IGo Cars, VA Cosmetics, and O.N.E. beverages along with spectacular giveaways from PAMA, Tru Blooms Natural Fragrances, Uncommon Ground and more.

Tickets for general admission and VIP with details are at http://greenribbongala.eventbrite.com/

CHICAGO - “Be the Change” Fall Fashion Celebration: a special fashion forward event celebrating fall trends & bringing awareness to the Big Shoulders Fund.

Miss Illinois, United States 2012, Nancy To will host the "Be the Change" event on Thursday, November 15th at Crescendo - located at 222 W Ontario, Chicago, IL 60654. The bash benefits the Big Shoulders Fund, which supports Catholic schools in the some of the most impoverished areas of inner-city Chicago. Nancy educates young minds working as a science teacher at one of the Big Shoulders Fund's supported school - Josephinum Academy, an all girl college preparatory school.  Her work at Josephinum has given her first hand insight into how important the Big Shoulders Fund is to the Chicagoland community and its impact on changing the future of local youth.

"Be the Change" kicks off at 7pm with swag bag giveaways to the first 100 guests and a hosted cocktail hour by EC Charro Tequila and Drunken Pig.  The night continues with a fashion show hosted by NBC’s Natalie Martinez and Miss Illinois US.  Models will showcase the latest fall fashions by Stix & Roses, Tel Aviv Couture, Sadhna Fashions, La Chambre d’Anit, and StyleUp Girl.  La Chambre d'Anit is showcasing hip, couture wear and unveiling one of its newest, much-anticipated designs on the runway.

The night continues until 10PM with raffle drawings and music courtesy of DJ Kamil from kbe entertainment and video mixing specialist DJ Sohbash.

Doors open at 7pm, with the cocktail reception beginning soon after.

RSVP in advance by November 14th at CHICAGOINFO@gmail.com for complimentary admission.

EVENT: Polish American Association 90th Anniversary Annual Gala & Benefit Auction
DATE: Saturday, November 10, 2012
TIME: The Award Presentation will take place at approx. 9:00 PM
LOCATION: The Drake Hotel, 140 East Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60611 312-787-2200
Master of Ceremonies: Alan Krashesky (Reporter, ABC 7 Chicago)
HONOREES: Arie and Bozena Zweig will be honored at the Polish American Association’s Annual Gala, to be held on November 10th at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. The couple is being recognized for their generous philanthropic contributions to the Polish and Jewish community.

The Zweigs are major supporters of charitable and cultural organizations within the United States, Poland, and Israel. Founder and CEO of R.A.Zweig, Inc., Arie Zweig most recently was awarded a special commendation by the President of Poland during the President’s visit to Chicago. Bozena Zweig is an accomplished musician who pursued a successful career in Poland prior to her move to the United States. Currently, she is a member of the Polish American Association Board of Directors in addition to her other memberships and activities.

The Annual Gala is PAA’s largest fundraising event of the year, with all proceeds benefiting the organization’s 28 programs serving 3,000 clients monthly. Now celebrating its 90th year as an organization, the Polish American Association was established by a group of prominent businessmen to help immigrant families. From an initial focus on youth, the PAA has greatly expanded its operations and now offers 28 programs in four major areas: clinical services, support services, education/employment, and immigration. The organization has extensive partnerships and collaborations which allow it to offer its services throughout the great Chicago area.

In 2011, the PAA helped over individuals and families receive help and support in such areas as counseling for victims of domestic violence and substance abuse; help for the homeless; access to benefits; and education and employment.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Some of Chicago’s top fitness enthusiasts gather to support the program that prepares girls for a lifetime of healthy living

CHICAGO – Girls on the Run-Chicago (GOTRC) celebrates the more than 27,000 girls it has helped to become strong, healthy women at its 13th Annual Sparkle & Shine Gala. The event is held Friday, November 16 at the landmark Drake Hotel and all funds raised help to underwrite scholarships for Girls on the Run participants and support program expansion in low-income communities throughout Chicagoland.

GOTRC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. Using a fun, experience-based after school curriculum which creatively integrates running, the innovative program for girls in grades 3-8 combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. The program culminates in a 5k event, which gives the girls a tangible sense of achievement as well as the framework for setting and achieving life goals, athletic or otherwise. “We have just finished conducting our annual evaluation which has shown, with statistical significance, that girls who complete the program have a stronger sense of identity, a greater acceptance of themselves, a healthier body image and an understanding of what it means to be physically and emotionally healthy.” Said Kristen Kainer-Turner, GOTRC Senior Program Manager.

During the 13th Annual Sparkle & Shine Gala, GOTRC will host its popular live and silent auctions featuring the best in sports & fitness, food, adventure, travel and more. High-profile items that will be up for auction at the Gala include a weekend in a Porsche Panamera; a private flight in a WWII plane, tickets to Jay Leno, Windy City Live, The New Ricki Lake Show, and The Wendy Williams Show; dinner for two at Girl & the Goat; a family membership to the Chicago History Museum; a golf foursome and lunch at the Olympia Fields Country Club and more.

Additionally, attendees will enjoy wine, beer and specialty drinks, passed hors d’oeuvres and live music
courtesy of Final Say. “Our annual gala helps support our scholarship fund that distributed more than $761,000 in program fees last year alone to ensure that every girl can participate in our life-changing program, regardless of financial need,” said Kainer-Turner.

Tickets are $150 for gala admission. For more information on the Girls on the Run-Chicago 13th Annual Sparkle & Shine Gala or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.gotrchicago.org/gala or call the Girls on the Run-Chicago office at (773) 342-1250.

Major sponsors for the event include PEAK6, Perkins Investment Management, Eileen Fisher, Allstate, AT&T,
Ideaction Corps, Chicago Athletic Clubs, The John and Carol Walter Family, Running Away Multisport, The
Drake Hotel, Aloha Document Services, Southern Wines & Spirits, MillerCoors, Accelerated Rehabilitation
Centers, TimeOut Chicago, and PepsiCo.

About Girls On the Run-Chicago
Girls on the Run-Chicago is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to inspire girls to be healthy and confident. Using a fun, experience-based after-school curriculum which creatively integrates running, the
innovative program combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. Over the past 13 years, Girls on the Run-Chicago has served more than 27,000 girls aged 8-14 across 6 Chicagoland counties. In 2012, more than 1,000 coaches will mentor 8,000 girls - empowering them with the confidence and character they need to become strong, healthy women.