Who: Lulu Frost Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show in time for Mother’s Day
When: May 1st & 2nd, 11AM to 5PM
Where: Simone’s Boutique, 1060 Gage Street in Winnetka
Why: Simone’s Boutique will feature more than 30 pieces from the Deco-Victorian, Collage and Tulum Collections. Inspired by designer Lisa Salzer’s trip to Tulum, Mexico. Shop from all three collections for the first time at this pre-Mother’s Day Lulu Frost event.
more info | www.simonesboutique.com
What: Martha Stewart Booking Signing
When: May 1st, 1 PM
Where: Macy’s State Street, 6th Floor
Why: Come celebrate the release of Martha’s new book Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts and Martha Stewart's Cooking School
More info | 312.781.4884
What: Clarins Skin Time Event
When: May 1st – May 3rd, 11 AM – 6 PM
Where: Bloomingdales Michigan Avenue
Why: Bring your skin to it’s most beautiful. Enhance your beauty with skin care consultations and at counter facial treatments from Clarins’ experts.
Appointments | 312.440.4498
What: Platform One Entertainment hosts the annual Dare 2 Dream benefit concert featuring hip hop icon Talib Kweli
When: May 2nd, 6 PM show & 12 AM show
Where: House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St.
Why: The event will support Working in the Schools (WITS), a non-profit organization that promotes literacy and the love of reading among Chicago’s youth by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring programs.
Tickets | available at www.ticketmaster.com for $40
What: Julianne Moore Book Signing
When: May 3rd, 3 PM – 5 PM
Where: Bloomingdales Michigan Avenue, 6th Floor
Why: Join Ralph Lauren and Cookie magazine for a reading of Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully by the author and actress Julianne Moore. Enjoy a festive family afternoon with special treats, face painting and other Freckleface fun.
rsvp | ralphlauren@cookiemag.com
What: Brides & Baubles Shopping Event
When: May 6th, 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Where: Material Possessions, 704 N. Wabash
Why: Sip Grey Goose cocktails, enjoy bites from Gibsons, explore bridal registry & celebrate the launch of Erin Gallagher Custom Jewelry. Guests are encouraged to bring a gently used bridesmaid or formal dress and accessories to benefit the Glass Slipper Project.
more info | www.materialposessions.com
Who: Girly Girls, Brides-to-be and Birthday Gals
What: “le Dress me Chic” Personal Shopping Parties
When: Spring 09
Where: le Dress 1741 W. Division
Why: Party packages include a dress of choice from the le Dress private label, personal styling, a BYOB option for cocktails and appetizers, transportation to the first destination of the night and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Packages start at $100 a person.
More info | 773.697.9899
What: Smart Home: Green + Wired
When: Now thru 12/2009
Where: Museum of Science & Industry
Why: Take a guided tour of this real, three-story modular and sustainable “green” home in the Museum’s own backyard. You'll view and hear about the latest innovations in reusable resources; smart energy consumption; clean, healthy-living environments and easy ways to go green.
For tickets | www.msichicago.org
