Desiree Rogers, White House Social Secretary, announced her decision to leave the position next month. Sussana Homan, Editor- in-Chief of Michigan Avenue magazine comments.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Time Out Chicago takes on Joanna Krupa cover launch party
Those of us who live in Michigan Avenue hi-rises appreciate the finer things in life: beautiful objets d’art, luxurious furnishings, beautiful people, beautiful food (only looked upon then discarded, never eaten), and most of all—beautiful parties. When the new Michigan Avenue magazine hits the streets we gather and celebrate. On Wednesday night, such a gather took place at Epic for the latest edition—I was invited and would have been there but I was with my work people, lending them some of the copious reserves of class I am so burdended with and making them feel okay about drinking to excess. This month’s Michigan Avenue features Polish-American supermodel Joanna Krupa, a Chicagoan who has graced the cover of Playboy and done Dancing with the Stars—perhaps, some say, the sexiest female to ever set foot on Michigan Avenue. No one is arguing over here.
W Hotel's Global Glam Spring/Summer 2010
The W Hotel Lakeshore has all the amenities that both tourists and locals can enjoy. The hotel boats a sleek and modern design, a variety of options for good food and drink, and one of the most impressive panoramic views of the city on their top-floor Whiskey Sky Bar. And now, they offer premium shopping as well. The Hotel rolled out the red carpet last week for an exclusive peek at the W Hotel Store's new Spring/Summer 2010 Global Glam collection. The launch party was set in some serious style, as only it could be with hosts Michigan Avenue magazine's Susanna Negovan, CelebTV's Kelli Zink and "The Bachelorette" Jillian Harris at the reigns.
Joanna Krupa at her cover party for Michigan Avenue
Joanna Krupa at her cover party for Michigan Avenue mag. Jason Binn, CEO and founder of Niche Media.
Posing with Susanna Negovan, editor in chief of Michigan Avenue Magazine.
Moshpix: Chicago native Joanna Krupa was feeling the hometown love on Wednesday, making an appearance at Epic restaurant for the release party for the April issue of Michigan Avenue Magazine. Krupa's resume also includes being named the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World, appearing twice in Playboy, and shaking it up during season 9 of "Dancing with the Stars."
Michigan Ave hosted reality star and cookbook author Bethenny Frankel
February 15, 2010
Real Housewife Dishes Skinnygirl Secrets
Michigan Avenue Magazine hosted reality star and cookbook author Bethenny Frankel Friday at a signing for her new book, "The Skinnygirl DISH." The book is meant to give ideas on creative ways to eat healthily, even when you think you have nothing in the house.
Frankel poses with Michigan Avenue Magazine editor Susanna Homan.
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Susanna Homan join Michigan Ave to discuss some Valentines's Day hotel deals
Great Valentine’s Day Hotel Deals
FOX Chicago News
Whether you plan to spend time with your sweetie this Valentine's Day or party with your single friends, we've got something for everyone.
Susanna Homan with Michigan Avenue Magazine joins us with some great Valentine's Day hotel deals.
Rachel Roy
Macy’s of Tyson’s Corner Galleria, along with Capitol File Magazine hosted the first of a special summer series, featuring top designers. This Saturday’s guest designer was the effortlessly gorgeous and very gracious Rachel Roy, who was unveiling her feminine, yet edgy diffusion brand; RACHEL by Rachel Roy 2010 Spring Collection.
Fans, fashion buffs, fashion bloggers, onlookers, etc graced the place as live mannequins showcased her line and exotically striking servers delivered tasty appetizers. Rachel was joined by her all too adorable daughter Ava, who sat patiently by her mother’s side sipping fruit juice from a wine glass and posing sweetly when prompted to take pictures.
Rachel’s presence was such a mysterious and glamorous one, but engaging and inviting all at the same time. One fan even spoke of feeling as if she were speaking with a longtime and dear friend.
The long line that seemed to move at a snail’s pace made her attentive and personable response to each person who approached her quite evident. Ultimately, Rachel Roy was a jewel and a pleasure to meet. Look forward to the launch of her stand alone stores in the near future, as this accomplished designer and trailblazer is definitely one to keep on your fashion radar.
Michigan Ave celebrates with Joanna Krupa at Epic Restaurant
March 4, 2010
'Dancing with the Stars' alum Joanna Krupa shooting her own reality show
Joanna Krupa celebrated her Michigan Avenue magazine cover at Epic restaurant on Wednesday.
You would think supermodel Joanna Krupa would want a break from reality TV.
In just the last year, Krupa teamed up with Terrell Owens on "Superstars" (you probably saw her snap at the arrogant NFL star in promos for the show) and then finished fourth on last season's "Dancing with the Stars" ("If it was based on dancing, I should have been the runner-up," she said).
But Krupa, a Glenbard East alum, is now looking to join the likes of Kathy Griffin, Denise Richards and Kendra Wilkinson by starring in her own show.
Krupa said she already has a producer lined up and has been actively shooting for the show, but she still doesn't know where or when it will air.
"It's a show about my life and family," said Krupa at an event celebrating her Michigan Avenue magazine cover at Epic restaurant (112 W. Hubbard Street) on Wednesday. "I've mostly done modeling, so people don't get to see your personality and the type of person you are."
What reality show will it most be like?
"It'll be a lot different from most reality shows," Krupa responded. "It'll have substance. And in most reality shows, people are all about themselves. My whole thing is that I'm very passionate about charity. I really want to bring that out to people and do some good in my life."
Krupa is a PETA advocate and has posed in "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" ads, which is why she was so upset with actress Raquel Welch on Tuesday. After seeing Welch wearing a fur coat, Krupa called her "heartless" on Twitter.
"I was such a huge fan of her's," Krupa told me. "Maybe she's oblivious to how it's made and how these poor animals are skinned alive. I'd like to be positive and think she doesn't know about it, but when I saw the fur coat, it broke my heart."
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Michigan Ave Party with Joanna Krupa
March 3, 2010
Chicagoland native Joanna Krupa attends Maxim's Mega Mansion party on February 15 in New Orleans. (Skip Bolen, Getty Images)
Why has it taken me so long to realize I should be reading Joanna Krupa's Twitter page?
I've known for a while that the Glenbard East alum doesn't mince words, especially after this interview I did with her in August, but I didn't become a follower until I glanced at her blunt tweets this morning.
"Raquel Welch on my flight to Chicago!" Krupa wrote on Tuesday. "What a gorgeous woman! Hope I age [as] gracefully as her."
Kind words, right? Nothing outlandish about that. But Krupa, who will be appearing at tonight's Michigan Avenue magazine party, wasn't done with the 69-year-old actress and fellow Chicago-area native. After they arrived in Chicago, Krupa, an advocate for PETA, had a change of heart.
"Just lost all my respect for Raquel Welch when I saw her put on her fur coat!!!" Krupa tweeted. "Yet another heartless celebrity. Shame."
There's the Krupa we've grown to love.
Bethenny Frankel poses withj Michigan Ave editor in chief Susanna Negovan
February 13, 2010
'Real Housewives of New York City' star Bethenny Frankel launches book at Neiman Marcus
Michigan Avenue magazine Editor-in-Chief Susanna Negovan and Bethenny Frankel at Neiman Marcus on Friday. (Photography by Jeff Schear)
"The Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel launched her new book, "The Skinnygirl DISH: Easy Recipes For Your Naturally Thin Life," at The Zodiac restaurant in Neiman Marcus (773 N. Michigan Ave.) on Friday.
The Bravo reality TV star answered questions at the private event, which was hosted by Michigan Avenue magazine Editor-in-Chief Susanna Negovan, and then signed copies of the book and posed for pictures.
Frankel will be signing copies of the book at the Borders in Oak Brook Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m.
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Supermodel Joanna Krupa featured on cover of Michigan Ave
February 12, 2010
Supermodel Joanna Krupa featured on cover of March's Michigan Avenue magazine
The March issue of Michigan Avenue magazine will feature cover girl Joanna Krupa on -- where else? -- the cover. In the issue, Krupa, a Glenbard East alum, discusses her appearance on Dancing with the Stars and Superstars ("Superstars did an amazing editing job -- they made me out to be the bad girl.") and talks about her attempts to land another reality show.
"I’m working with a producer from Lambert Studios on a reality show with my sister, Marta," Krupa told Michigan Avenue. "There are so many reality shows, and people love to see the family drama, but they’re usually missing substance. If our show happens it would have that element but there’d be a brain and a heart."
The March issue of Michigan Avenue hits stands March 1.
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Michigan Ave celebrates with top model Joanna Krupa
March 4, 2010
Just Another Night In Chicago With Super Chef Rick Bayless & Top Model Joanna Krupa
Wednesday night I headed to the Michigan Avenue magazine party celebrating top model and former Dancing With The Stars contestant Joanna Krupa, who was born in Warsaw but raised in Chicago. Fashionable guests of all ages gathered at River North eatery Epic to drink specialty Ketel cocktails, dine on hors d'ouevres, enjoy a live performance by dancers from the Arthur Murray Dance studio and gamble with Krupa at mock Horseshoe Casino tables. After a couple cocktails and some people watching, my crew was hungry for more than just the tasty bites passed at Epic, so we walked down the block to the new-ish Rick Bayless eatery Xoco. Not surprisingly, the hotter-than-a-jalapeno Mexican spot was packed, even at 9:30 on a Wednesday night. We didn't mind the wait, though, because we got to meet the man himself, culinary god and Top Chef master Rick Bayless.
The March issue of Michigan Avenue magazine floated on screens throughout the venue.
I had the Gunthorp Chicken torta (spicy and complex), and my friends had the Pepito torta (tender short rib smothered with Jack cheese and caramelized onion) and the Jamon torta (prosciutto and cheddar with a surprising hint of sweetness). We all shared some guacamole and chips to start and chocolate-studded churros to finish.Check out a few pics from both the Michigan Avenue party.
Check out a few pics from both the Michigan Avenue party.
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Michigan Ave hosts Private Launch Party
http://www.suntimes.com/news/foster/2121904,CST-NWS-stella25.articleMarch 25, 2010
'Ugly Betty' star in town
IN TOWN: Michigan Avenue magazine is hosting a private launch party for the new 2010 Acura ZDX car and showcasing the work of famous fashion photog Erik Madigan Heck this evening at the Chicago Illuminating Co. . . . Rep. Danny Davis will discuss the new health care reform law on attorney Jeffery Leving's Soul 106.3 FM radio show Sunday at 2 p.m. . . . Legendary dancer Judith Jamison, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, was the special guest at the Auditorium Theatre's benefit dinner, which raised $60,000 for the Auditorium and the dance company. The supporters included Mel Katten, Bob Blackwell, Herman (Urban League) Brewer and Sharon Luckman.
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Michigan Ave's cover star Joanna Krupa
Niche Media's Michigan Avenue Magazine celebrates their cover star, Joanna Krupa, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Epic Restaurant in Chicago.
Supermodel Krupa is featured on the cover of the March fashion issue of Michigan Avenue Magazine. Chicago's top power players and tastemakers will join Chicago native Krupa, editor in chief Susanna Negovan and publisher Dan Uslan, as guests sip specialty libations provided by Ketel One and artesian water by Fiji and indulge on delectable fare courtesy of Epic. Guests of the evening will be treated to a live performance from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and will have the opportunity to join Krupa on the mock gambling tables where winners will receive tickets to local concerts courtesy of Horseshoe Casino.
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Susan Negovan of Michigan Ave Mag on Good Day Chicago
New Year's Plans in Flux? Don't Worry
Chicago - Don't know how you’re ringing in the new year just yet?
We've got it covered.
Susana Negovan of Michigan Avenue Magazine broke it down for us today on Good Day Chicago.
Kathy Griffin in Michigan Ave
The December issue of Niche Media’s Michigan Avenue magazine features people they're calling game changers -- individuals in the fields of politics, sports, media, science and medicine who are making waves in their respective industries. It's on newstands Dec. 1. And no, Kathy Griffin is not on that G list.
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Michigan Ave's centerfold Mayor Richard Daley
April 4, 2009
Mayor Richard Daley talks 2016 Olympics
Michigan Avenue centerfold Mayor Richard Daley talked about Chicago’s bid to get the Olympics Tuesday night at a cocktail reception at the Blackstone Hotel.
“I’m very honored to be here,” Daley addressed the crowd. “Chicago is a city with a vision and a future. We won the domestic bid because of the passion of the city, from volunteers to companies investing – the people are really behind it.”
Daley went on to outline the plans for the layout of the future Olympic Village and his vow to build whether or not Chicago is awarded the 2016 Olympic Games.
He also cracked a joke about his appearance on Michigan Avenue magazine’s latest cover saying, “This is the best publicity I’ve gotten in a long, long time.”
We’re glad da Mayor is hardcore working it to land the Olympics in the Windy City!
Jenny McCarthy in Michigan Ave
http://www.theinsider.com/news/1768009_Jenny_McCarthy_Says_Evan_Is_The_Poster_Child_For_Hope
March 2, 2009
Jenny McCarthy Talks About Her Son To Michigan Avenue Magazine: Jenny McCarthy Says Evan Is “The Poster Child For Hope”
March 2, 2009
Jenny McCarthy Talks About Her Son To Michigan Avenue Magazine: Jenny McCarthy Says Evan Is “The Poster Child For Hope”
From Playboy bunny to comedian to parenting author, Jenny McCarthy’s career has taken some unusual twists and turns. Jenny’s new book, Healing and Preventing Autism, hits stores this month and the 36-year-old mom recently chatted to Michigan Avenue magazine about her 6-year-old son Evan, her relationship with Jim Carrey, and why she’ll never pose for Playboy again.
On handling her son Evan’s autism diagnosis: “I Googled autism and found a community called Generation Rescue, which is a parent-run organization of moms who have been teaching other moms about diet, nutrition, supplements, and detox, and they have done an amazing job of healing their kids. I thought, Well, do I follow this path of moms who are saying their kids got better, or do I follow the path of the medical community who say these kids can’t get better? So I followed these parents and I’m so glad I did, because within a year of doing diet and nutrition with Evan, he lost his autism diagnosis.”
On how Evan is today: “He is the most talkative, social six-year-old little boy, who loves to play with his friends.”
On her deal with God: “I kind of made a deal with God, saying, ‘If you help me and you show me how to heal Evan, I promise I will teach the world how I did it.’ The hard part is everyone from this day on will know Evan’s business. People say, ‘Don’t you get worried that you made him the poster child for autism?’ And I say, “He’s the poster child for hope.’”
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Movie Schmoozing with Michigan Ave
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http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/zwecker/1402841,CST-FTR-zp29.article
January 29, 2009
MOVIE SCHMOOZE:
... Jennifer Beals, in town Feb. 9 for a Michigan Avenue magazine bash (she's the February cover girl), next co-stars with Denzel Washington in the futuristic ''The Book of Eli.'' ...
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/zwecker/1402841,CST-FTR-zp29.article
January 29, 2009
MOVIE SCHMOOZE:
... Jennifer Beals, in town Feb. 9 for a Michigan Avenue magazine bash (she's the February cover girl), next co-stars with Denzel Washington in the futuristic ''The Book of Eli.'' ...
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Michigan Ave talks with Bonnie Hunt
THE MAGAZINE SCENE: Native Chicagoan and talk show host Bonnie Hunt is featured in the April issue of Niche Media’s Michigan Avenue mag talking about her career and working as a nurse in the oncology department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital….
Michigan Ave discusses basketball and Obama with Alexi Giannoulias
suntimes.com Member of the Sun-Times News GroupMarch 2, 2009
Small moves, big impression
HE GOT GAME: Treasured court time
As a basketball player, President Obama has game. And you can take that to the bank.
So says someone who should know -- about Obama, basketball and banks: Illinois state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
In Niche Media's Michigan Avenue magazine, Giannoulias says, ''I have the distinction of being the guy who bruised Barack's ribs before the Indiana primary. People always ask me about his game. I tell them all the same thing.
He plays tough but not dirty, and he's a lot stronger than he looks.
''A group of us played together on Election Day. We talked about basketball -- no politics. When the game ended, we all realized the gravity of the situation. A basketball player from Chicago was about to change history and become president of the United States.''
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''A group of us played together on Election Day. We talked about basketball -- no politics. When the game ended, we all realized the gravity of the situation. A basketball player from Chicago was about to change history and become president of the United States.''
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