What: "Get That Out of My Closet"

When: Wednesday, November 4th | 6PM - 8PM

Where: 1101 W. Fulton Market 

Why:  Guests can get tips and tricks for reorganization while sipping complimentary autumnal cider and brews and enjoying tasty bites from Catering by April. Clean out your closet before stopping by and bring in old items you regret purchasing to receive 15% off - save 20% if the tags are still on!  All clothing will be donated to Sarah's Circle - a non-profit agency with a mission of serving women who are homeless or in need of a safe space.  For those looking for a more intimate shopping experience, the private VIP dressing area downstairs will be open for attendees.

More Info: 773.661.0700

What: ENAZ welcomes Jewelry Designer Julia Failey

When:  Friday, November 6th | 10M- 6PM & Saturday, November 7th | 10AM-5PM

Where: 444 Central Avenue, Highland Park

Why: Shoppers can come and browse Julia Failey's current collection and meet the designer!

What: The Chicago Ski Show & Snowboard Expo

When: Friday, November 6th - Sunday, November 8th

Where: Rosemont Convention Center 

Why: Come out for drinks and fun with the Ski Dazzle Rail Jam Tour which will feature amateur rail jam contest, the pros will show off their hottest tricks, and will provide lessons. Come out for the free lift ticket with purchase of admission and the 70% off gear! There will be 125 exhbit booths to browse through. The admission will be $10 a ticket and $2 off with the coupon code of LPYP. 

Purchase Tickets: SkiDazzle.com

What: Art Meets Matter 

When: Friday, November 6th | 5PM - 8PM

Where: Bernardaud Boutique | 900 North Michigan Ave 

Why: The French porcelainmanufacturer Bernardaud 

opens an exclusive exhibit of limited edition design collections timed to coincide with the SOFA.  The exhibition “Art Meets Matter” consists of 50 decorative pieces. The display demonstrates the multiple decorative effects that are possible when enamel is applied to porcelain.  Designers Olivier Gagnere, Catherine Bergen, Taher Chemirik, Marco Mencacci and Sylvain Dubuisson employed the signature technologies and artisan techniques of Bernardaud to produce new artistic creations on existing pieces using various enamels. This is an open reception to the public. 

What: Great Tree Lighting 

When: Saturday, November 7th 

Where: Macy's on State Street

Why: Start the holiday season this year by taking a stroll down State Street to see the animated holiday windows.  Children are invited to come and drop off their letters to Santa at the North Pole at Macy's Santa Mail letterbox. For each letter Macy's will give $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation. The tree will be light on November 7th which is a historic tree with 10,000 sparkling lights and 1200 ornaments, it stands 45 feet tall. Don't forget to visit Santa while at Macy's!

What: ELTIF Launches Jewelry Collection

When:  Wednesday, November 11th | 6PM - 8PM

Where: 939 North Rush Street 

Why: ELTIF Chicago's premiere jewelry designer is pleased to announce the debut of the Hamsa Collection with a trunk show. Lead by Local designer Julie Lampert the line represents their personal motto, "Enjoy Life To Its Fullest." The line consists of 12 Hamsa charms each one representing a sign in the zodiac. 

More Info: julie@eltifdesigns.com 

Who: Lucy Kaplansky

When: Thursday, November 12th  | 1PM - 3PM

Where: Neiman Marcus | 737 N. Michigan Ave. 

Why:  Experience Life Threads through scent AND sound: La Prairie’s new fragrance collection come alive with an exclusive performance at Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue with acclaimed New York City singer and songwriter/ Life Threads partner Lucy Kaplansky. With the purchase of a Life Threads fragrance, your readers will have the opportunity to meet Lucy and receive an autographed CD.

More Info: 212.506.0880

What: The Daily Method 

When: Thursday, November 12th | 6PM - 8PM

Where: 1714 N. Damen Avenue | Bucktown 

Why: Come bring your significant other to learn how to beautify your body inside out as the Daily Method expands with the opening of Glow Skin Care Studio. Bring your appetite for our healthy lifestyle consultation and raw food preparation with Holistic Educator, Susie Sondag. You will meet Licensed Aesthetician and owner of the new Glow Skin Care Studio, Penny Kraft as she helps us find way to keep healthy and younger looking. All guests will receive 20% off coupons for the GLow Skin Care services, and be eligible for special Glow drawings. 

What: The Third Annual CHILL Event 

When: Thursday, November 12th 

Where: First Floor | Merchandise Mart 

Why: LuxeHome, the world’s largest collection of luxury boutiques for home building and renovation hosts the third annual CHILL event held in cooperation with Wine Spectator. Enjoy world-renowned wines paired with gourmet food from distinguished chefs featured in LuxeHome’s thirty luxury kitchen and bath boutiques, all in the name of charity. Chill will benefit the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago in their mission to fight lung disease and promote healthy lungs through research, advocacy, and education. The tickets for the main event will be $85 while the VIP reception will be $175. 

Purchase Tickets: www.luxehome.com/chill or 312.628.0211

What: ASHA by ADM Jewelry Trunk Show 

When: Friday, November 20th & Saturday, November 21st | 11AM - 5PM

Where: 1060 Gage Street (Hubbard Woods Winnetka) 

Why: Come and meet designer Ashley Dodgen-McCormick of ASHA by ADM for a two day trunk show. Visit Simone’s Boutique and celebrate hip-chic glamour and modern elegance with an introduction to ASHA by ADM jewelry. Find out the inspiration behind the designs and shop from Simone’s Boutique collection of the designer’s Fall 2009 pieces with a preview of Spring 2010.