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In his day job as North American CCO of Havas Worldwide, Jason Peterson is one of the most influential creatives in the city, overseeing $100 million worth of business for clients like Craftsman, Dos Equis, and Citibank. But that’s

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nothing compared to the power the 47-year-old West Loop resident wields on Instagram, where his dark, moody, mysterious images of Chicago—most shot in stark black-and-white on his iPhone 6s Plus—have garnered him more than

700,000 followers at @jasonmpeterson, not to mention press galore and speaking gigs across the country.

“I look for giant urban scale, like a massive alleyway with a tiny person,” explains Peterson

of his signature images, which typically snag 10,000-15,000 likes apiece.

“It takes the little square of your phone and kind of changes the dimensions of it, which is why I think I’ve been so successful on social media.”

Peterson’s rock-star status in the medium also gives him serious cred with potential clients. “We’ll go into a new business pitch and I’ll talk about [my Instagram success], and they’re like, ‘Oh my god, I want that.’”

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Advertising bigwig And sociAl mediA mAster Jason Peterson cAptures the city’s urbAn lAndscApe in blAck And white.

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Bucks delivers a dose of Dixie charm to Wicker Park with a menu steeped in Southern inspiration.

14 // Full Frontal 28 // letter From the editor-in-ChieF 30 // letter From the President and Publisher 32 // …Without Whom this issue Would not have been Possible 34 // the list 39 // invited

Scene 49 // he’s the bomb Kevin Coval wants his poetry festival to be bigger than basketball.

50 // ContaCt sPort Bubble soccer bounces onto the national stage.

52 // sibling revelry Chicago duo Krewella flexes its musical muscles.

54 // stage Flight Chicago’s theater scene soars with these must-see shows.

56 // From Cuba, With love

58 // ménage à trois Spring offers a trifecta of inspired cultural treasures.

60 // southern exPosure Wicker Park’s newest neighborhood joint, Buck’s.

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Sparrow pays homage to Prohibition-era Havana with classic rum cocktails.

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62 // Champagne Buzz Three sparkling wine trends.

64 // Time To Fly Chicago Helicopter Experience bolsters its tour business.

66 // innovaTive eaTing Local eateries buck the fastcasual trend in creative ways.

68 // money man BMO Harris Bank CEO Dave Casper talks beer, banking, and being a Packers fan in Chicago.

Like her character in The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Naomi Watts is a force to be reckoned with.

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70 // exhiBiT easT China looks to break records with its star fair: Art Basel Hong Kong.

73 // sCene guide Where to eat, drink, and play.

81 // mrs. prada Prada’s Spring/Summer collection returns to its subversive roots.

84 // iT’s showTime!

Bold colors, patterns, and textures bring the-fun-of-thefair to accessories.

88 // BasiC insTinCTs Bobbi Brown celebrates 25 years of the less-is-more makeup movement.

90 // zaC aTTaCk Zac Posen brings bold glamour to Brooks Brothers.

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Designer Donna Hall— who painted her ovalshaped dining room all black—isn’t afraid to take stylish risks in her home on East Lake Shore Drive.

on the cover: Naomi Watts Photography by Warwick Saint Printed and embroidered dress, Gucci ($6,990). 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-664-5504; gucci.com.

Pink-gold, diamond, and morganite Diorama Precieuse earrings ($17,000), yellowgold, diamond, and turquoise Rose des Vents bracelet ($2,000), Rose-gold, diamond, and morganite Oui ring ($4,100), yellow-gold and diamond Bois de Rose ring ($2,200), and pink-gold and diamond Cocotte ring ($7,800), Dior Fine Jewelry.

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Designer Katrin Schnabl celebrates the female form with a new line.

106 // put your hands up

134 // Beauty and BraWn

Nobody does nails like celebrity manicurist AstroWifey.

The 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie unveils the most superlative watches.

94 // aisle style Chicago startup Brideside makes wedding party shopping a snap.

108 // off the Cuff Two Windy City designers add punch to spring’s luxe baubles.

98 // good things CoMe… …in exclusive packages, in inspired capsule collections.

100 // self love Three destinations help the on-the-go set relax in lavish form.

102 // hip-hop heritage The ’90s are back in Guess’s fab collab with A$AP Rocky.

104 // on the nose Kilian Hennessy ignites the senses with a new fragrance.

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111 // style guide Where to shop, work out, and unwind.

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space 141 // luxe living Interior designer Donna Hall stays inspired in her stunning home.

144 // groWing poWer Gotham Greens is changing how Chicagoans get produce.

116 // Mega Watts Star of this spring’s The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Naomi Watts has been kicking butt on-screen and off for 25 years.

As Magellan marks 20 years of groundbreaking work in real estate, Robin Tebbe looks ahead.

152 // sWeet paul

96 // tailor Made BOGA’s Jeff Burkard shares his stylish lifestyle.

150 // tWenty and up

146 // grand entry

The Rug Company commemorates 15 years of Paul Smith collaborations with a new series.

154 // sure gains Slow price growth belies a strong luxury Chicago real estate market.

157 // spaCe guide Where to stay, shop for home decor, and more.

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122 // spring fever

148 // superlative spirits

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168 // hipster generations Who wins the beardy battle between our trendy ’hoods old and new?

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E L I E TA H A R I .C O M

LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF With Chicago House CEO Stan Sloan to celebrate the group’s Another Door Opens fundraiser in the treasure-filled surroundings of Architectural Artifacts; and talking food with Piccolo Sogno chef/owner Tony Priolo at First Bites Bash.

ChiCago is suCh a dynamiC City—I’m talking ever-changing, never-stopping, blink-andyou’ll-miss-it action every day of the year, from booming industry and world-class culture to the buzz, buzz, buzz of energy and exchange of ideas that happens when you mix 2.7 million residents and 50 million visitors a year in a stunning landscape of incredible architecture, expansive green space, and vibrant neighborhoods.

To be a magazine that can keep up with a city like Chicago, you’ve got to be

nimble, adaptable, and eager to evolve—which is why I’m so pumped to unveil a dynamic new design and format for Michigan Avenue for 2016.

Divided into the sections of Scene, Style, and Space, it’s not just new, it’s now—a reinvented, reconceptualized Michigan Avenue with fast-paced, high-energy stories and wow-worthy images that perfectly fit the way we consume media today. Along with that comes even more pages of local content, from high fashion to home design, from profiles of hot shot young entrepreneurs to

inspiring snapshots of the Chicagoans who are busting their tails to make this city a better place.

And what a fistful of stories we’ve got to share this time around. We get inside the head of Louder Than a Bomb founder Kevin Coval, who’s inspired thousands of kids to express themselves through spoken-word poetry. Taste the killer chicken fried steak biscuit at Buck’s and buzz-inducing rum cocktails at Sparrow. Ogle Donna Hall’s over-the-top home on East Lake Shore Drive (I want that butterfly

painting). And in page after luscious page of this Spring Fashion issue, we shimmy through trend after trend to sound the alarm on what you’ll want to be wearing once the snow melts for good.

In a head-spinningly dynamic, ever-changing city like Chicago, you can get left behind or you can lead the way. Well, here we are. Make way for the new Michigan Avenue.

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On the road: Breaking bread with our Boston Common team—Editor-in-Chief Lisa Pierpont and Publisher Glen Kelley (at right)—at incredible Italian joint Davio’s with the restaurant’s chef/CEO Steve DiFillippo. Move over, Mr. Worldwide! Channeling my inner Pitbull while crashing our accessories shoot at our New York headquarters.

and Hollywood icons Robert Redford and Harrison Ford at their own blowout cover bashes; or conceiving unique cover interpretations with artists like Peter Max, Michigan Avenue has consistently reinvented experiential marketing and editorial content at a hyper-local level to national acclaim.

However, success is a product of innovation, not complacency. That’s why we’re again setting a new industry benchmark with the “relaunch” of Michigan Avenue, starting with the Spring Fashion issue in your hands. At GreenGale Publishing,

we’re acutely aware of how our readers consume content and how our partners want to connect with audiences; to that end, we’re evolving stylistically and editorially to present our content in an engaging, reader-friendly setting that reflects the contemporary media landscape.

But, as you explore our newly introduced core verticals of Scene, Style, and Space—and notice newly featured partners, like Chicago’s freshly launched Scene Television Network on Comcast channel 392—you’ll see that we haven’t strayed from our values.

Whatever iteration we assume in print, online, or in life, our core mission will be to always connect, captivate, and celebrate our communities with consciousness.

So, how do you think we’ve accomplished that goal? I welcome feedback at @danuslan or @michiganavemag. To those that have been with us since birth, I thank you; and for those of you joining in for our rebirth, welcome—you’ve arrived at just the right time.

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Publishing is sometimes mischaracterized as being a monolithic industry that’s unresponsive to change. That’s hardly that case—we proved that much eight years ago upon launching Michigan Avenue, subsequently setting a new standard for luxury lifestyle magazines and websites (amidst a crippling recession, no less).

Whether it’s boasting Oprah Winfrey and First Lady Michelle Obama as contributors in our inaugural issue; fêting hockey heroes Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith,

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Stylist Credentials: In addition to styling for publications like InStyle; Glamour; Real Simple; and O, The Oprah Magazine, Lisa Lupo has worked with clients including Disney, OPI, United Airlines, Ritz-Carlton, and Victoria’s Secret.

Behind the story: “We had a mix of talents and actors, especially in age, and we wanted different trends from rock and roll to floral [“Spring Fever,” page 122]. You don’t have to be a twenty- to thirtysomething; [anyone] can make these trends work.”

Proudest achievement: “My rock star 13-year-old son Julien, who’s going to be on Warped Tour with his band The Local Rebellion.”

Must-have accessory for spring: “The statement cuff or statement necklace. I love the shine, the embellishment, and the mixed texture.”

Photographer Credentials: Geof Teague spent 15 years working at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art while also running his own full-time photography studio.

He has shot for local and international clients including Gap and Bare Escentuals.

Behind the story: “We decided to shoot for this issue on the coldest day of December, when it was barely light out. [Brideside co-founders] Nicole, Sonali, and I were tasked with making the shoot look and feel like spring [“Aisle Style,” page 94], and luckily their warm energy came through.”

Proudest achievement: “Deciding to throw everything I own in a truck and driving to Chicago with no plan.

Somehow, I’m still standing.”

Favorite Chicago spot: “Lurie Garden or Pratt Boulevard Park.”

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LISA SKOLNIK

SERGIO ESTEVES

Writer Credentials: Architecture, design, and real estate are soul food to Lisa Skolnik, who has written for dozens of major newspapers, magazines and blogs and authored 15 books. Her work has appeared in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, Lucky, Dwell, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and more.

Behind the story: “As a former school activist, it’s great to see that families want to stay in the city and buy great properties near highperforming local neighborhood public schools [“Sure Gains,” page 154].”

Proudest achievement: “Getting four subversive children through CPS and into college—and getting three out of college (and counting).”

Favorite Chicago spot: “Architecture lectures at the Art Institute in the winter, and the Grant Park Music Festival at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion— both incredible Chicago treasures.”

Stylist Credentials: A native of Brazil, Sergio Esteves has designed for numerous magazines including Harper’s Bazaar; Elle; Vogue; and O, The Oprah Magazine.

Behind the story: “When I first learned about the concept, I did not think circus-inspired [“It’s Showtime,” page 84] could be fashionable—but I was really surprised, and I think people [will] be intrigued.”

Up next: “I’m planning on doing a five city tour in China. I’m a bit of a world traveler.”

Must-have accessory for spring: “A lightweight trench coat.”

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Hannibal Buress

Dennis Bartolomei

Jenna Reed

Katie Clark

Steve MacLellen

Rihanna

Daniel Ostling

Jeremy Sisto

Arturo Gomez

Patrick Mangan

Ray deThorne

Wally Hayward

Kerry Cahill

Matt Laricy

Bonnie Hunt

Frances Renk

Hunter Swartz

Ben Falcone

Jessie James Decker

Ben Affleck

Stepheny Lauer

Jeffrey Weller

Luke Stoioff

Michael Tiknis

Terrence Malick

Sasha Roiz

Amanda Bonnell

Luis Alberto Urrea

Joanne Coleman

Dustin Mauldin

Katt Williams

Joan Jett

Bonnie Raitt

Ryan Newman

Kimberly Terry

Rino Burdi

Meighan Harmon

Jessica Largey

Jim Schultz

Jaimee Schor

John Manion

Kara Ellinger

Kaylee Archer

Anthony Rapp

Ashley Galloway

David Cook

Sarah Renz

Phil Siudak

Nia Vardalos

Maria Pinto

Tim Hygh

Lisa Fischer

Peggy Blum

Jack Weiss

Jerry Weber

Thomas Lennon

Lamorne Morris

Kris Bryant

Dmitri Hvorostovsky

Rob Katz

Mike Judge

Kathleen Casey

Sheila Greenwood

Ellie Kemper

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INVITED

Hockey HearttHrob

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The ChiCago BlaCkhawks’ Duncan eith sCores a Cover parTy aT ChiCago CuT sTeakhouse.

Duncan Keith

Michigan Avenue toasted November cover star Duncan Keith with a VIP reception at Chicago Cut Steakhouse.

Throughout the BMO Harris Bank-presented evening, attendees mingled with the Chicago Blackhawks star defenseman while sipping Ketel One Vodka cocktails and Coors Light. “I definitely don’t feel like more of a modelling and fashion icon than a hockey player,” quipped Keith of his cover appearance.

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INVITED Tina Pawlak and Dora Stojka

Jennifer Fockler, Gar Crispell, and Molly Cross

Andrew Lauck and Max Stewart David and Megan Flom

Rob Moore and Bernie Burns

Jerry Zhang and Andy Li Lisa and John Murphy

Jaime Freeman, Matt Schubert, and Doug McClure

DUNCAN KEITH COVER PARTY

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Chicago Cut Steakhouse welcomed an exclusive set in celebration of November cover star Duncan Keith. While addressing the crowd, the Conn Smythe Trophy-winning defenseman shared his excitement to be the fourth Chicago Blackhawk to grace a Michigan Avenue cover, noting that “Kaner, Toews, and Sharpie don’t have bragging rights over me any more.”

Christine, Michael, and Ingrid Razny

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF SCHEAR AND CORY DEWALD

Tarrah Cooper and Rochelle Trotter

INVITED

Ezra Hilton and Orly Henry

Phil Salat and Amy Esposito with Marissa and Ross Bennett

Hannibal Buress

Leslie Handelman Bokor and Liz Damstetter

JUF BIG EVENT

Kylin Fisher and Laurence Tooth

Comedian Hannibal Buress tickled an audience of 2,000 with his headlining performance at the Jewish United Fund’s Young Leadership Division fundraiser held at the Sheraton Grand. The evening, which raised $250,000 for the organization, featured an opening set by Pat McGann and a post-party reception at the Loews Hotel.

Jordan Kovalsy, Maya Kroll, Lindsay Appleman, and Pearl Plotkin

Daniel Crowell

Andrew Nagelbach

MILSEAN LAUNCH Glenmorangie celebrated the launch of its latest Private Edition single malt whisky, Milsean, with an intimate tasting session at Dylan’s Candy Bar. Guests enjoyed a special appearance by master blender Dr. Bill Lumsden via Google Hangout.

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Glenmorangie master blender Dr. Bill Lumsden joined attendees via Google Hangout.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT F. KUSEL (JUF BIG EVENT); BARRY BRECHEISEN PHOTOGRAPHY (MILSEAN LAUNCH)

The Violet Hour’s Tyler Fry mixed Glenmorangie cocktails for attendees.

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Jonathan Zeng and Hannah Smith Jeffrey Dembski, Matthew Harper, and Rhett Lindsay

Tess Garcia and Anlan Ekis

Elizabeth Olson and Josephine Zizic

WORLD OF CHOCOLATE Union Station welcomed more than 1,100 bon vivants to a Great Gatsby-themed evening for AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s 14th annual gala. Sweet confections were provided by the Peninsula, Uptown Brownie, Summer House Santa Monica, and more. The event raised $120,000 for the nonprofit organization.

Travis Deramcy, Kim Nappi, Kathy Craven, and Matt Goines

Sable Tran and Alexis Goling

Stuart Mesires, Noren Ungaretti, and Mary O’Doherty Will Dron and Stefani Sorenson

Mamie Walton and Stanley Paul

GUCCI HOLIDAY PARTY

Donagh Kane, Onasis Odelmo, and Jeremy Gruszka

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Gucci America President and CEO Christophe de Pous invited a tony set to celebrate the reopening of the label’s Chicago flagship on the Magnificent Mile.

Throughout the soirée, partygoers admired women’s Spring/Summer 2016 looks while previewing the space’s newly added second floor.

Nazanin and Siamak Saidi

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTEN MICCOLI FOR GUCCI (GUCCI HOLIDAY PARTY); AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO (WORLD OF CHOCOLATE)

Christophe de Pous and Monique Mosley

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EVERYBODY ’S TALKING ABOUT…

HE’S THE BOMB LOUDER THAN A BOMB FOUNDER EVIN COVAL WANTS HIS SPOKENWORD POETRY FESTIVAL TO BE BIGGER THAN BASKETBALL. NAME: Kevin Coval AGE: 40 HOME: Albany Park CLAIM TO FAME: Creator of Louder Than A Bomb, the largest youth poetry festival in the world; this year’s 16th annual event (February 13–March 19) will include 1,300 participants on 130 teams. “This is the best theater in Chicago, and I think it’s the best political platform in Chicago.”

“LOUDER THAN A BOMB COULD [EVENTUALLY] LOOK LIKE THE ILLINOIS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT MEETS 8 MILE.”

EARLY INFLUENCES:

Hip-hop: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message,” Newcleus’s “Jam On It,” Run-D.M.C., KRS-One. KIDS THESE DAYS: “Every

year I am amazed by the courage and brilliance and ingenuity of young people in Chicago.”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN SANDERS

MY CHICAGO: “I go on

graffiti tours to see what artists are doing in the streets; the old Damen silos at 31st Street are a haven and a hall of fame that I love.” kevincoval.com

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ContaCt Sport BuBBle soccer bounces onto the national stage.

The ingredients: sneakers, a soccer ball… and a couple dozen inflatable “body bubbles.” It may sound like a bad reality show, but Bubble Soccer is the newest rage in (weird) sports. The game? Soccer,

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as you know it—only that each player is encased from the knees up in a supersized inflatable ball.

What started as a joke among Norwegian friends in 2011 is now a legitimate sensation Stateside: The

National Association of Bubble Soccer recently made it to the finals in Shark Tank and heads up 39 leagues nationwide, while locally, Knockerball Chicago is expanding the sport’s scope by

organizing everything from birthday parties to corporate team-building events within a four-hour radius of their suburban Lombard headquarters.

Says Knockerball Chicago CEO Joey Ricely

of the sport’s appeal, “The ability to defy gravity and let out this fun aggression and bump into people with no punishment or recourse—it’s just a really good time.” knockerballchicago.com

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Players encased in their plastic “bubbles” enjoy an acrobatic five-on-five game of bubble soccer in Medellín, Colombia.

Bubble soccer is played in more than 20 countries and has professional leagues around the world.

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SCENE IT GIRLS

SIBLING REVELRY

Who: Sisters Jahan, 26, and Yasmine, 24, Yousaf How you know them: The Northbrook natives and former West Loopers are Krewella, the EDM masterminds behind the platinum-certified 2013 earworm “Alive.”

Now: Following up on their debut album Get Wet, the duo is set to release its latest highenergy EP this spring after a years-long process (that saw the departure of co-founder Kris Trindl). “It’s very raw,” says Jahan. “It’s transparent and full of emotion, but also full of energy.”

Developing her voice: As an artist, Jahan says she’s a work in progress. “It’s been that constant battle with myself: When do I say, ‘F*** it?’ When do I not care what people think?

The place I’m at is like a tug-of-war with my ego, and me as an artist.”

Chicago go-tos: Glazed and Infused, Sunda, and Piece. “Not like you can beat a plain-old Old Fashioned,” says Yasmine of the first, “but the crème brûlée donut is so good… and the lemon custard... I could keep going.” krewella.com

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Yasmine and Jahan Yousaf of Krewella are credited with spirited performances, like at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (LEFT AND ABOVE).

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK DAVIS/GETTY IMAGES FOR COACHELLA (PERFORMANCES); NIKKO LAMERE (PORTRAIT)

THE CHART-TOPPING CHICAGOANS BEHIND KREWELLA CONTINUE TO FLEX THEIR MUSICAL MUSCLES.

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ChiCago’s theater sCene soars this spring with these must-see produCtions. by meg mathis

Choreographer Jennifer Archibald showcased “Our North” as a 2015 honoree of Winning Works, which will recognize this year’s winners March 5-6.

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Thirty years after taking the artistic reins at the Goodman Theatre, Tony Award-winning visionary Robert Falls marks another milestone with the world premiere of 2666 (February 6-March 13, 170 N. Dearborn St., 312-4433800; goodman theatre.org). Based on Roberto Bolaño’s posthumous epic, Falls’ five-hour adaptation with Goodman playwright-in-residence Seth Bockley boasts a 15-member ensemble cast and—in a

twist as fascinating as the play itself—was underwritten by a grant from Episcopal monk-turned-Powerball winner Roy Cockrum.

The Joffrey Academy of Dance welcomes the next generation of choreographers with the sixth installment of Winning Works (March 5-6, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-3974010; mcachicago.org).

Talents Jeffrey Cirio, Christian Denice, and Mariana Oliveira will debut works along with Joffrey Academy

PhotograPhy by Cheryl Mann. oPPosite Page: PhotograPhy by Manuel harlan (MerChant of VeniCe); Ves Pitts (taylor MaC)

Stage Flight

left: Chicago Shakespeare Theater will stage Shakespeare’s Globe’s production of The Merchant of Venice in August as part of Shakespeare 400 Chicago; below: Taylor Mac in A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: 1956-1986

artistic director Alexei Kremnev’s brand-new Coco + Igor, inspired by Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 40th year in grand form with Tracy Letts’ newest drama, Mary Page Marlowe (March 31-May 29, 1650 N. Halsted St., 312-335-1650; steppenwolf.org). Anna Shapiro directs the 19-member cast (among them Critics’ Choice Awards winner Carrie Coon of HBO’s The Leftovers), seven of whom portray the titular character throughout her lifetime.

Slept through history class?

Prepare to be schooled by Taylor Mac. The outré New York artist takes the MCA Stage with A 24-Decade History of Popular Music:

1956-1986 (April 12-16, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-3974010; mcachicago.org), a three-hour event—tackling the Stonewall riots and disco this iteration—that is the latest installment in Mac’s one-of-akind ode to America.

With 2016 marking 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, Chicago is paying homage to the literal Renaissance man with no fewer than 850 events throughout the city for Shakespeare 400 Chicago (shakespeare400chicago.com).

From the Lyric Opera production of CharlesFrançois Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet to Hamburg Ballet’s Othello at Harris Theater, it’s a yearlong, world-class tribute that’s not to be missed.

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From Cuba, With Love

La FLoridita #3 1¾ oz. Caña Brava rum ¼ oz. Maraska maraschino liqueur ¾ oz. lime juice ½ oz. grapefruit juice 1 tsp. castor sugar Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a scoop of crushed ice.

Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a glass, allowing some of the ice shards to fall into the glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and maraschino cherry.

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Thanks to the city’s tiki trend, rum drinks in Chicago have become synonymous with fruity, boozy libations like Mai Tais and Painkillers. But with new Gold Coast hangout Sparrow, beverage director Peter Vestinos had something more sophisticated in mind. “Cuban Prohibition-era cocktails have always fascinated me,” he says of Sparrow’s drink program, focusing on Vestinos’s reinterpretations of classics like El Presidente, Hotel Nacional, and—in particular—La Floridita #3, a daiquiri named after the historic Havana bar where it was created and also called the “Hemingway” since it was a favorite of the writer. Notes Vestinos, “There is such a great snap to the drink—that’s the best word I can use—plus this refreshing rum quality, with fresh citrus and lime and a bit of sugar to round it out.

It’s refreshing and cleansing.” 12 W. Elm St., 312 725-0732; sparrow chicago.com

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Mixologist Peter Vestinos pays hoMage to prohibition-era havana with classic ruM cocktails at sparrow.

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MéNAGE à TROIS Oh là là, culture aficiOnadOs: spring Offers a trifecta Of inspired treasures.

Chicago stages a cultural coup this season with three highly anticipated exhibitions. Through May 1, the Chicago Cultural Center marries art and science with Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen, highlighting the Dutch artist’s innovative, animal-like kinetic sculptures (78 E. Washington St., 312-7443316; cityofchicago.org/ dcase). Meanwhile, as Downton Abbey readies for its final sendoff, the Richard H. Driehaus Museum hosts Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times (40 E. Erie St., 312-482-8933; driehausmuseum.org). Showcasing more than 35 costumes from the PBS series through May 8, the exhibit connects the upstairsdownstairs drama with the elite Chicagoans of the early 20th century (“The focus was entirely on Paris as the center of fashion,” notes guest curator Ruta Saliklis). And the Art Institute welcomes fans of Post-Impressionism for Van Gogh’s Bedrooms, the inaugural survey of the artist’s landmark Bedroom paintings, with all three works on display through May 10 (111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3600; artic.edu).

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Vincent van Gogh’s The Poet’s Garden is among the 36 works on display at the Art Institute’s “Bedrooms” exhibit; Dressing Downton offers an up-close look at the fictional Crawley family; and Animaris Apodiacula is one example of visionary Theo Jansen’s awe-inspiring Strandbeests.

PhotograPhy © Carnival Films/masterPieCe (Downtown abbey); by Uros Kirn, CoUrtesy oF theo Jansen (animaris aPoDiaCUla); CoUrtesy the art institUte oF ChiCago, mr. anD mrs. lewis larneD CobUrn memorial ColleCtion (the Poet’s garDen)

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southern exposure

Buck’s chicken fried steak biscuit sandwich was inspired by partner Stephen Lee’s passion for the cuisine of his native Atlanta.

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Whoever said you can’t go home again wasn’t talking about Stephen Lee. Inspired by trips back to his native Atlanta with chef Mike Galen, the entrepreneur partnered with Graves Hospitality to dream up Buck’s, whose casual, barbecueat-a-barn-dance menu was designed to introduce Chicagoans to unpretentious Southern

fare in the former Carriage House space.

“We wanted to make sure we had Southern inspiration, but tailor it to what was missing in the Chicago food community,” says Lee. Exhibit A? Buck’s chicken fried steak sandwich, accented by hot sauce, horseradish ranch, and sweet pickles, and ensconced in biscuits that are markedly

Southern in their light consistency but sporting a “crunchy outside that’s more synonymous with the Northeast and the Midwest,” notes Lee. “You won’t go down there and get a creative biscuit sandwich with three or four things on it,” adds Galen. “They play it a lot simpler.” 1700 W. Division St., 773-3849700; buckschicago.com

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clockwise from top left: Chicago’s bubbly boom shows no signs of slowing; Domaine Mosse’s “funky” pét-nat, Moussamoussettes; and award-winning Chicago-based Champagne Le Medaillon.

CHAMPAGNE BUZZ

Drink LocaL. Based in Chicago but produced in Celles-SurOurce, France, Jay Dhillon’s Le Medaillon launched in late 2015 to instant acclaim, with its Brut garnering an impressive 92 Wine Spectator rating. Says Dhillon of the response, “It’s a justification of everything we’ve worked so hard to make.” $43, Binny’s locations throughout Chicago; lemedaillon.com Go Naturel.

It’s an ages-old style, but the sparkling known as Pétillant Naturel (pét-nat), which features a second in-bottle fermentation, is catching on, says wine buyer Mark

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Wrobel of Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine. “It makes for a funkier style, but it’s also really fruity and refreshing.” Domaine Mosse Moussamoussettes Pét-Nat, $28; pastoralartisan.com Luxe it up.

Matthew McCahill is unapologetic about popping his Champagne corks. “It’s synonymous with celebration,” insists the Godfrey Hotel’s director of food and beverage. His trend for spring? Higher-end selections like Krug’s Grande Cuvée. $160/half bottle at Dolce Italian, 127 W. Huron St., 312-754-0700; dolceitalianrestaurant.com

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SCENE SPOTLIGHT

TIME TO FLY CHICAGO HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE BOLSTERS ITS TOUR BUSINESS WITH THE ULTIMATE IN COMMUTING LUXURY: CHE PREMIER.

Known for its breathtaking 20-minute lakefront tours, Chicago Helicopter Experience has grown like gangbusters since moving into its five-acre Bridgeport heliport in the middle of last year.

Now, the company is focused on taking luxury commuters for a ride with its new charter brand CHE Premier.

Designed to ease transportation for its high-end clientele— whether that’s in and out of a regional airport or just on a jaunt to a golf course or lake

house—the program’s centerpiece is the EC135, a sleek twinengine executive-style aircraft whose amenities feature Bose noise-canceling headsets and a climatecontrolled interior decked out in all-new leather. Says Chicago Helicopter Experience COO Tom Carto, “Chicago traffic isn’t getting any better, so we’ve added another [way for executives] to get in and out of the city that has never existed before.” $750 per 15-minute increment. 2420 S. Halsted St., 312-9678687; chetours.com

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SCENE taste trends clockwise from

Ruxbin’s sous-chef Daniel Jeffrey plates the carrot steak; Cold Storage’s interior; baby artichoke risotto from Stephen Gillanders’ recent menu at Intro.

INNOVATIVE EATing From rotating cheFs to Familystyle meals, chicago’s most exciting restaurants are bucking the Fast-casual trend in creative new ways.

Despite the trends, Chicagoans can’t live on burgers and tacos alone. Here, three restaurants whose creative takes on sophisticated dining are providing enticing alternatives.

Ruxbin. This muchlauded Ukrainian Village spot now sports a family-style menu and a communal dining vibe.

“Great food can be a shared experience,” says

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chef/owner Edward Kim, “and large-format dishes are celebratory and can be equally as refined.” ruxbinchicago.com Cold Storage. Swift & Sons owners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm took advantage of the sizzling steakhouse’s generous footprint to create a second, fish-focused concept within the space to “cozy it up a bit,” says Katz—with big results.

“The seafood towers are

flying out of the kitchen.” swiftandsonschicago.com Intro. A series of rotating chefs has made this spot a go-to for foodies searching for fine dining’s next big name. “We’re a school for entrepreneurs—we develop people,” reasons Rich Melman, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises founder.

“And everybody likes to discover someone new.” introchicago.com

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MONEY MAN BMO HARRIS BANK CEO DAVE CASPER TALKS BEER, BANKING, AND BEING A PACKERS FAN IN CHICAGO.

BMO Harris Bank CEO David Casper (shown speaking at the company’s 2015 Fall Conference) has worked in the classic Harris Trust Bank Building for his 37-year career.

Miller time. “I worked in a brewery all four summers in college. We could take beer home after work. How can you not like that?”

Go Green Bay. “I’m a lifelong Packer fan. I don’t hide it.”

Making the grade. “[So far] I’d give myself a B. We can always do better.”

Fun fact. Governor Rauner was Casper’s roommate at Dartmouth.

“He was quiet, supersmart, and we’ve been lifelong friends since.”

Master chef. “I know how to cook one thing—risotto. One of my early clients, Tony Terlato from Terlato Wine Group, taught me.”

Favorite building. “The Wrigley. It’s a classic.”

Secret of success.

“Finding people smarter than me and letting them do what they do best.”

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Exhibit East now a global art epicenter, china looks forward to a record-breaking iteration of its star fair: art basel Hong ong. by matt stewart

In 2015, Art Basel Hong Kong drew nearly 60,000 visitors to experience works from 233 international galleries. Robust sales were bolstered by standout deals, which included David Zwirner Gallery garnering $2 million for Chris Ofili’s painting Dead Monkey— Sex, Money and Drugs and White Cube selling Damien Hirst’s Black Scalpel Cityscape for $1.2 million.

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an even bigger, bolder fair (March 24–26) under the leadership of Adeline Ooi, who has spent her first full year as Art Basel’s director Asia putting some key initiatives in place.

“My focus has been one of continuing and deepening [Art Basel’s mission],” says Ooi. “I’m excited by the strength of the lineup.

Of the 28 galleries participating for the first time, 18 are from Europe and the United States, but there are

also nine new galleries [from] Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.

[And] Selma Feriani Gallery [from Tunisia] is the first African gallery based outside of South Africa to take part in any of the Art Basel shows.”

Furthermore, in only its fourth year, ABHK has found remarkable consistency under Ooi’s leadership. “Our reapplication rate was 93 percent, which speaks volumes to the show’s overall success,”

this page: photography © art Basel (adeline ooi); Courtesy of the artist and take ninagawa, tokyo (Untitled). opposite page: image Courtesy of the artist and hanart tZ gallery (traffic Pole); By roBert wedemeyer, Courtesy of the artist and susanne Vielmetter los angeles projeCts (PlUto); Courtesy the artist and sCai the Bathhouse, tokyo (Mega death)

Face time: Tokyo gallery Take Ninagawa, which has shown at ABHK since the fair’s inception, will this year exhibit photographs from Akira Sato, such as Untitled, c. 1960s. below: Under Adeline Ooi, ABHK has experienced remarkable growth.

clockwise from above:

Hong Kong’s own Hanart TZ Gallery will display the work of Panamanian-born painter Luis Chan (1905–1995), including Traffic Pole, 1977; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects will exhibit California painter Patrick Wilson’s Pluto, 2015; Tatsuo Miyajima’s light installation Mega Death, 1999, dominated the Japan Pavilion during the 48th Venice Biennale, and another of his large-scale works is due at this year’s ABHK.

she says. “For me it is about opening doors and keeping them open with the different sectors and stakeholders in the art world.”

One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s fair is the BMW Art of the Journey prize, which awards an artist from the Discovery sector the opportunity to create a year-long itinerary that can take them around the globe. “The BMW Art Journey provides emerging artists with a moving studio,” explains Ooi. “The opportunity to travel, discover, and learn meaningfully engages with the process of an artist’s

development and growth.”

Other highlights of the show include the expanded Film sector and noted Japanese sculptor Tatsuo Miyajima’s large-scale light installation Time Waterfall that will grace the exterior of the International Commerce Center, which commissioned the grand work along with ABHK. Still, as every aspect of the fair complements every other, Ooi advises to take it all in. “Be open-minded and ready to make connections,” she says.

With so much about to catch the eye, that should be easy advice to follow. artbasel.com/hong-kong

“for me, Art BAsel Hong Kong is ABout opening doors And Keeping tHem open.”

—adeline ooi

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scene: THe guide!

Where to eat, drink, and play in ChiCago.

Dine & Drink AppellAtion rustic fare in andersonville from the charcuterie and cheese specialists behind pastoral.

5212 N. Clark St., 773-358-7181; pastoralartisan.com

the AviAry the city’s premier destination for avant-garde cocktails. 955 W. Fulton Market; theaviary.com

BAllAro Savor handmade italian dishes like sausage scarpinocc at this new north Shore destination. 214 Green Bay Road, Highwood, 847-7803396; ballarohw.com

BAnd of BohemiA Sip a house-brewed ale at this pub in ravenswood. 4710 N. Ravenswood Ave., 773-2714710; bandofbohemia.com

BeAtrix the new Streeterville outpost boasts a chocolate closet of treats for northwestern Memorial’s on-the-go set. 671 N. St. Clair St., 312-642-0001; beatrixchicago.com/ streeterville

the BlAnchArd Chef Jason paskewitz (gemini Bistro) is gaining acclaim for thoughtful French fare at this lincoln park brasserie. 1935 N. Lincoln Park W., 872-829-3971; theblanchardchicago.com

BoeufhAus gourmet goes grass-fed at this brasserie between Ukrainian Village and humboldt park. 1012 N. Western Ave., 773-661-2116; boeufhaus.com

Bunny, the micro BAkery artisan breads, butters, and more at iliana regan’s highly anticipated pastry destination.

2928 N. Broadway St.; bunnythemicrobakery.com

the Broken shAker a hipster haven with sophisticated libations in the Freehand hotel. 19 E. Ohio St., 312-9403699; the free hand.com/ chicago/the-broken-shaker

c chicAgo an upscale seafood concept in the heart of river north.

20 W. Kinzie St., 312-2808882; cchicago.net

chArlAtAn West town welcomes italian fare like black kale spaghettini and whole oxtail. 1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073; charlatanchicago.com

chicAgo chop house go old school at this clubby, classic river north steakhouse. 60 W. Ontario St., 312-787-7100; chicago chophouse.com

chicAgo cut steAkhouse Colossal steaks and shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com

coco pAzzo For nearly 25 years, this loft-chic institution in river north has served tuscaninspired dishes (don’t miss the rigatoni). 300 W. Hubbard St., 312-836-0900; cocopazzochicago.com

corned Beef fActory this Fulton Market district prepares its meats onsite in a quest to serve Chicago’s best corned beef sandwich. 1009 W. Lake St., 312-666-2535; cornedbeeffactorychicago.com

dolce itAliAn paninis, pasta, and pizza in a chic locale in the godfrey hotel. 127 W. Huron St., 312-754-0700; dolceitalian restaurant.com

dos urBAn cAntinA regional Mexican dishes get the modern treatment in logan Square. 2829 W. Armitage Ave., 773- 661-6452; dosurbanacantina.com

the drifter Speakeasy beneath the green door tavern with drinks by famed mixologist liz pearce.

Latinicity PhotograPhy by Lee WiLLiams Custom PhotograPhy

Chef Richard Sandoval brings Latin favor to the Loop with this Eataly-style concept featuring no less than 10 eateries that beckon with street food like the Mexico Dog (shown),

ITALIAN ICON Coco Pazzo is synonymous with quality, elegance, and sophistication. The dining experience is warm and the food is deliciously Tuscan-traditional with a contemporary fair. For the past 24 years, Chicago’s elite have “broken bread” in this River North classic. Whether dining in jeans or formal attire, Coco Pazzo is the ideal choice along with our sister restaurants in Streeterville: Coco Pazzo Café, for casual Tuscan fare and our Roman-inspired trattoria and pizzeria, Tre Soldi.

300 W. Hubbard St. 312-836-0900 cocopazzochicago.com

a bacon-wrapped hot dog (Vienna beef, of course) topped with smoked chili mayo, black bean puree, and coleslaw.

The Block 37 space pays homage to Latin American, Spanish, and Portuguese favors with a bar, full-service tapas restaurant, and coffee shop that crafts pick-me-ups in the form of Cortaditos. 108 N. State St., Third Fl., 312795-4444; latinicity.com

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Oyster Bah Shaw’s Crab House’s charming kid sister is the latest feather in Lettuce Entertain You’s culinary cap, with a lively dining room at ground level anchored by a cozy basement-level crab cellar. The menu is decidedly East Coast with not-to-be-missed New England stuffed clams and Maine lobster roll; be sure to try the king crab bites (shown) and New Orleans BBQ shrimp on a bed of jasmine rice. 1962 N. Halsted St., 773-2483000; oysterbah.com

Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, the Corned Beef Factory boasts stacked sandwiches with freshly-sliced meat and premium toppings that recall the detail-oriented butchers of old. The restaurant goes back to basics with classic corned beef, reuben, and pastrami sandwiches; the menu also boasts more complex maneuvers like the Tom and Jerry Combo, a corned beef and pastrami-on-rye creation accented with spicy mustard.

And while you might come for the sandwiches, you’ll want to stay for the crisp, homemade chips and Honey Puffs.

EL IdEas Chef Phillip Foss’s open kitchen brings a Michelinstarred dining experience to Lawndale. 2419 W. 14 St., 312-226-8144; elideas.com

Farm Bar From the Farmhouse team, this Lakeview tavern pays homage to all things Midwest-fresh by sourcing locally. 1300 W. Wellington Ave., 773-281-2599

312-666-2535.

LE Bar The Sofitel’s sceney lounge is ideal for a rendezvous. 20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4063; cafedesarchitectes.com/le-bar

mapLE & ash Danny Grant’s ode to Chicago’s carnivorous roots with steaks cooked in a 12-foot hearth.

8 W. Maple St., 312-944-8888; mapleandash.com

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GrEEnrIvEr Raise a glass at this Irishinspired restaurant and bar in Streeterville. 259 E. Erie St., 312-337-0101; greenriverchi.com

thE hampton socIaL Embrace the Montauk mindset with crab cakes and lobster rolls. 353 W. Hubbard St., 312-464-0500; thehampton social.com

A ’70s-inspired lounge above Slippery Slope with creative concoctions. 2357 N. Milwaukee Ave., Second Fl., 773-799-8504

Indulge in traditional Mexican plates by Topolobampo vet

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Sarah Jordan (Boka, Blackbird) honors her Celtic roots at this diner with Irish breakfast and fish and chips. 2545 N. Kedzie Ave., 773-278-2215

A Chicago icon beloved for steaks and chops. 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718;

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Anselmo Ramirez in Albany Park. 3402 W. Montrose Ave., 773-539-5887; ixcatecogrill.com

morton’s thE stEakhousE A classic destination for carnivores since 1978. 65 E. Wacker Pl., 312-201-0410; mortons.com

thE northman The city’s inaugural cider bar boasts more than 100 labels.

4337 N. Lincoln Ave.; thenorthman.com

packEd Embeya’s Mike Sheerin hits Hyde Park with seasonal Asian-style dumplings.

1321 E. 57th St., 312-219-6544; packeddumplings.com

pELaGo

A glitzy River North destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com

Chef/owner Mauro Mafrici and wife Kimberly Anguil Mafrici welcome a sophisticated foodie crowd with impeccably executed upscale Italian dining. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-280-0700; pelagorestaurant.com

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Savor flavorful sushi like the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com

montEvErdE Top Chef alumna Sarah Grueneberg marries her Texas sensibilities with old-world Italian. 1020 W. Madison St., 312-222-3041; monteverde chicago.com

Food Network star Jeff Mauro makes his restaurant debut with pulled chicken sandwiches and more. 1623 N. Milwaukee Ave., 844-573-6736; porkandmindys.com

puB royaLE Come for the beer and stay for the samosas at Heisler Hospitality’s British-Indian outpost. 2049 W. Division St., 773-661-6874; pubroyale.com

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676-8 N. Orleans St., 312-6313887; thedrifterchicago.com

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DineAmic Group puts a sleek spin on Chicago’s steakhouse tradition at this sprawling spot. 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777; primeand provisions.com

Savor chef Tony Mantuano’s tasting menus in this iconic dining room overlooking the Magnificent Mile. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-2750; spiaggiarestaurant.com

The latest from 4 Star Restaurant Group serves dishes like Korean short ribs and roasted beet salad. 160 E. Huron St., 312-943-7777; thewindsorchicago.com

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This reinvented River North favorite boasts a sleek look and a new menu. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000;

Carnivore-chic in the heart of River North. 9 W. Kinzie St., 312-340-5636; togrp.com/ restaurant/stk-chicago

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TheWit Hotel’s top-floor lounge welcomes lively crowds for bottle service. 201 N. State St., 27th Fl., 312-239-9502; roofonthewit.com

A stunning Mediterranean destination in the chic Langham Hotel. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-9988; travellechicago.com

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Jose Garces’s Argentine steakhouse impresses with dishes like wood-fired Wagyu. 455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605; chicago. ruralsocietyrestaurant.com

River North’s subterranean nightclub smash. 56 W. Illinois St., 312-943- 7600; theundergroundchicago.com

sink/sWim This retro-inspired concept in Logan Square serves dishes like monkfish liver torchon and lobster pappardelle. 3213 W. Armitage Ave., 773-4867465; sinkswimchicago.com

The sixTh Progressive cocktails in Lincoln Square, courtesy of notable mixologist Benjamin Schiller.

2200 W. Lawrence Ave., 773-433-5959; thesixthbar.com

verTigo sky lounge The Dana Hotel’s rooftop libation destination. 2 W. Erie St., 26th Fl., 312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com

on stage ChiCago symphony CenTer This orchestra hall is home to Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Sinfonietta. 220 S. Michigan Ave.

CiTy Winery Vino pairs well with musical performances. 1200 W. Randolph St., 312-773-9463; citywinery.com/Chicago

green mill This century-old jazz club was a favorite among the Al Capone set. 4082 N. Broadway, 773-878-5552; greenmilljazz.com

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A craft beer-focused pub in the South Loop. 730 S. Clark St., 312-583-0283; villains chicago.com

This Millennium Park oasis hosts acts like Hubbard Street Dance and Chicago Opera Theater. 203 E. Randolph St., 312-334-7777; harristheater chicago.org

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The original Chicago mixology bar. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773252-1500; theviolethour.com

Long-form improv enthusiasts will love the never-ending creativitiy of TJ & Dave. 1501

ERIEDESCENCE 2016 The Erie Family Health Center Auxiliary Council’s major annual fundraising event, Eriedescence, will welcome approximately 250 professionals and healthcare advocates to Ovation Chicago on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

All proceeds from Eriedescence 2016 beneft Erie’s health education programs, which help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood.

For more information and tickets, visit eriefamilyhealth.org/eriedescence.

Thalia hall Rich with history, this Pilsen landmark was built in 1892 to bring Bohemian culture to the Windy City.

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The time-honored property was transformed in 2013 to include a restaurant (Dusek’s Board & Beer), bar (Punch House), and this resurrected entertainment destination. The grand theater space—designed like a Prague opera house—continues to celebrate a free-spirited attitude with performances by diverse talents including St. Lucia (February 22-23), Mavis Staples (March 19), Noel Fielding (March 25-26), and more. 1807 S. Allport St., 312-5263851; thaliahallchicago.com

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Field MuseuM This natural history hub is as beloved for its world-famous resident, the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil SUE, as it is for frst-in-class exhibits like “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” (through April 10) and the highlyanticipated “China’s First Emporer and His Terracotta Warriors” (shown), opening March 4. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-922-9410; feldmuseum.org

IMAGINE THE CELEBRATION The Harris Theater at Millennium Park celebrates the completion of the frst stage of its Imagine campaign with the nonproft organization’s Imagine the Celebration gala on April 5.

The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group will perform Morris’ master work Dido and Aeneas. Based on Henry Purcell’s opera, the ballet is performed with a live orchestra and chorus, with Morris as conductor. After-party access is granted to those who purchase $250 tickets.

N. Kingsbury St., 312-9292401; ioimprov.com/chicago

civic oPera house This throne-shaped, Art Deco marvel hosts the renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312-419-0033

the second city Tina Fey, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Stephen Colbert are a few icons who got their start here. 616 N. Wells St., 312-337-3992; secondcity.com

sPace evanston Evanston’s destination for intimate musical performances. 1245 Chicago Ave., 847-492-8860; evanston space.com

uP coMedy club The Second City’s cabaretstyle offshoot with stand-up sets, sketch shows, and more.

230 W. North Ave., 312-6624562; upcomedyclub.com

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For more information and tickets, visit harristheaterchicago.org/events/20152016-season/mark-morris-gala.

View the Mag Mile from a new level—the gravity-defying TILT experience. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 94th Fl., 888-875-8439; 360chicago.com

chicago botanic garden Trade the hustle of the city for

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this oasis 20 miles north. 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 847835-5440; chicagobotanic.org

driehaus MuseuM Set in a 19th-century home in River North, this immaculately preserved structure revels in the Gilded Age with period furnishings and timely exhibits. 40 E. Erie St., 312-482-8933; driehausmuseum.org

dusable MuseuM of african aMerican history Explore the culture of the black community including works by Henry Ossawa Tanner and Archibald Motley, Jr. 740 E. 56th Pl., 773-9470600; dusablemuseum.org

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MillenniuM Park The interactive Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Anish Kapoor’s iconic Cloud Gate (“The Bean”) set on 25 acres.

201 E. Randolph St., 312-7421168; millenniumpark.org

MuseuM of science and industry The largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, this institution celebrates innovation. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., 773-684-1414; msichicago.org

navy Pier This Chicago landmark is fêting 100 years with a whole new look—and a new Ferris wheel.

600 E. Grand Ave., 312-5957437; navypier.com

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Bask in tropical environs at this century-old sanctuary. 300 N. Central Park Ave., 312-7465100; garfieldconservatory.org

Over 1,000 slots and 50 table games plus dining venues make this a major destination for Chicagoans who feel lucky.

3000 S. River Road, 847-7950777; riverscasino.com

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This free zoo is home to a worldclass collection of African lions, Amur tigers, black bears, and more. 2001 N. Clark St., 312-742-2000; lpzoo.org

Meet 32,000 sea animals while learning about conservation.

1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312939-2438; sheddaquarium.org

Mackinac island tourisM Step back in time at this relaxing getaway in northern Michigan. mackinacisland.org

skydeck Visit Willis Tower’s glass balcony 1,353 feet above the Loop for an unparalleled city view. 233 S. Wacker Dr., 312-875-9696; theskydeck.com

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MRS. PRADA CIAO, POP: PRADA’S POWERFUL NEW SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION RETURNS TO ITS SUBVERSIVE ROOTS.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PRADA (BACKSTAGE AND RUNWAY); BY VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES (MIUCCIA PRADA)

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Unlike many designers today, Miuccia Prada, 66, works purely from her own aesthetic, alighting on whichever motifs grab her attention and waiting for the industry to catch up. In her Spring/Summer 2016 collection—one she has declared “postmodest, post-industrialist, and post-Pop”—she reprises rabbits and rockets on charming silk blouses. “I was trying to analyze the concept between honesty, humanity, and simplicity, compared with the necessity of being bold, aggressive, and loud,” she explained backstage at its runway debut.

The women’s readyto-wear designs are a return to her roots, reviving Prada tropes: intarsia V-neck wool tanks and starched organza skirts with matching jackets. Also in organza are graphic frocks in 1920s flapper styles, striped leather blazers, and boxy suede car coats. And oh, the handbags: Structured,

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A backstage peek at the Prada Donna Resort 2016 collection; five looks from Prada’s “post-Pop” Spring/ Summer 2016 collection; Miuccia Prada at the Miu Miu ready-to-wear show in Paris last year.

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Prada’s women’s store enjoys pride of place at the heart of the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. right and below: Backstage glimpses of Prada’s Donna Resort 2016 and Uomo Spring 2016 collections.

“By definition, good taste is horriBle taste.”

—miuccia prada

top-handled lady purses; steroidal hardware and chains thick enough for tugboats; and the continuing evolution of the Inside Bag. That “Mrs. Prada,” as industry insiders call her, commands universal respect in fashion is somewhat ironic, given that it was a world she was reluctant to join.

Consider: She is likely the only fashion grandee with a doctorate in political science. Probably the only former Communist Party member with five years of mime training, too. It was not her ambition to take over Fratelli Prada, the luggage company her grandfather founded in 1913. Yet, in 1978, she taught herself design, and, seven years later, launched a range of instantly iconic black nylon handbags. Now, Prada boasts more than 600 boutiques in 70 countries, and turns over some $4.65 billion every year.

Still, integration wasn’t easy. From her first full collection, in 1989, Prada refused to do things the “correct” way. “By definition, good taste is horrible taste,” she says. “I have a healthy disrespect for [conventional] values.” Prada helped subvert Milan fashion— which then was all “good,” glitzy taste—with elegant, understated stylings and unfussy shows, an attitude that continues to serve her today. Says the designer, “Fashion fosters clichés of beauty, but I want to tear them apart.” 30 E. Oak St., 312-951-1113; prada.com

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Why is it so important that we only use our casks twice?

Taste our whisky and the question becomes rhetorical. www.glenmorangie.com

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It’s showtIme! BOLD COLORS, PATTERNS, AND TEXTURES BRING ALLTHE-FUN-OF-THE-FAIR FLAIR TO SPRING ACCESSORIES. photography by jeff crawford styling by faye power

CIrCus ACt Feel the magic up close with big-top brights and ready-towear designed to amaze.

Pleated top ($1,070) and Dartmouth trousers ($675), Stella McCartney.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-9446500; saks.com. Earrings, Giorgio Armani ($1,195).

800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-751-224; armani.com.

De Manta clutch, Alexander McQueen ($1,795). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. Fukria loafers, Manolo Blahnik ($785). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above

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1. Sandal, Prada (price on request). 30 E. Oak St., 312-951-1113; prada.com. Flap bag, Furla ($448). Bloomingdale’s, 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-440-4460; bloomingdales.com. Robot rock necklace, Philipp Plein (price on request). philipp-plein.com 2. Pump, Christian Louboutin ($695). 58 E. Oak St., 312-337-8200; christianlouboutin.com. Cross-body bag, Tod’s ($1,795). 121 E. Oak St., 312-943-0070; tods.com 3. Dariusha sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($795). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. Suede bag, Marc Jacobs ($833). 11 E. Walton St., 312-649-7260; marcjacobs.com. Chaos cuff, Jennifer Fisher ($1,515). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com 4. Platform heel, Gucci ($1,100).

900 North Michigan Shops, 312-664-5504; gucci.com. Beaded clutch, Giorgio Armani ($2,975). 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-751-224; armani.com. Gold and lucite cuff, Alexis Bittar (price on request). 61 E. Oak St., 312-649-9112; alexisbittar.com

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ChiCago’s own BoBBi Brown Celebrates 25 years of the less-is-more makeup movement.

Bobbi Brown (above right) has favored neutral makeup palettes, as seen on models for Tibi at New York Fashion Week last fall (above left and top right); Bobbi Brown’s new Nourishing Lip Color Collection includes her go-to shade, Suntan Pink.

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Chicagoans wary of the contouring craze can take heart knowing that seemingly effortless beauty continued to abound on the Spring/ Summer 2016 runways.

And in a world that #wokeuplikethis, few do the natural trend better than Bobbi Brown, who’s quick to point out that the no-makeup look is often anything but that.

“It means finding the products that enhance your natural features and are right for your skin tone,” says the North Shore native. “These are what I call perfect nudes.”

Brown—who this year is celebrating her eponymous cosmetics line’s 25th anniversary— recommends a yellowtoned foundation for a healthy, refreshed

complexion, while for lips she suggests going a shade or two lighter or darker than your natural color. Her current nude lip go-to? Suntan Pink from her new, 16-shade Nourishing Lip Color collection. Says Brown, “It’s the perfect neutral rose and gives just a hint of color.” Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-4641515; bobbibrown.com

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STYLE EXCLUSIVE

ZAC ATTACK ZAC POSEN BRINGS A BOLD GLAMOUR TO BROO BROTHERS.

Red-carpet watchers know a Zac Posen gown when they see it: the exquisite corsetry, the couture techniques, the formalmeets-fab allure. That is why some industry insiders were surprised when, last year, Posen was named creative director of Brooks Brothers, the all-American brand known for men’s suiting and preppy-casual womenswear. “Taking sportswear further while respecting the original codes of the house was a challenge, but I love the challenge,” says Posen.

“For me, Brooks Brothers needed an evolution, not a revolution.”

For his debut collection, that evolution takes the form of pattern play with black and blush separates, oversize heritage prints, and his characteristic jolts of color. The silhouettes, too, are emblematic of easy dressing. “Where our Zac Posen collection is more to-the-body, with Brooks Brothers, there’s a celebration of straightforward construction.” The result may be sportswear, but it’s still very much Zac Posen. Says the designer, “It’s creating a collection that has pop, but is still sophisticated.” 713 N. Michigan Ave., 312-9150060; brooksbrothers.com

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“BROOKS BROTHERS NEEDED AN EVOLUTION, NOT A REVOLUTION.” —ZAC POSEN

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Making Moves

“This piece drapes around the body,” says Schnabl of the Vieve top, which she customizes by tucking the neck differently or adding sleeves.

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A trained dancer turned fashion designer, Katrin Schnabl continues to celebrate fluidity while crafting womenswear in her Old Town atelier.

“When you look at the designs, they’re shaped in a way that really moves the eye, that really engages the space,” says the statuesque German-born designer, whose draped Vieve top (shown) from her spring 2016 collection is a testament to an empowering notion of movement. “Let’s say your hips are a little bigger,” poses Schnabl.

“You wear a piece like this, [and] nobody [notices] because your eye dances around, so it’s something that, when they put it on, it activates them: ‘Oh, I can wear this.’ That’s exactly the feeling that I want, the sense of: ‘That’s me. I can do this.’” Heather flame Vieve top ($390) and Dutch blue Margaux skirt ($690) available at Chalk Boutique, 2611 Prairie Ave., Evanston, 847-424-0011; chalkboutique.com

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ChiCago designer Katrin Schnabl steps Confidently into a new season with her latest ColleCtion Celebrating the female form.

Style duet

aisle style With their startup success story Brideside, tWo young chicago entrepreneurs are making Wedding party shopping a breeze.

The Players: Sonali Lamba and Nicole Staple.

The Backstory: Both bridesmaid veterans, the former Kellogg Business School classmates created Brideside to streamline the dress-finding process by matching each party with a

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style consultant to coordinate looks and offer at-home try-on service.

“We felt there needed to be an online channel that eased the process without fully replacing that emotional, boutique experience,” notes Staple.

Runaway success: Last fall, Brideside closed a $1.5 million round of seed funding, moved into a 4,200-square-foot Fulton Market studio, and launched a line of dresses with designer Kelly Faetanini. “It’s been an

out-of-body experience,” notes Lamba of the dizzyingly fast growth of the company, which has almost quadrupled in size in the last six months.

What’s next: “We want to be the first online boutique to deliver on life’s most

meaningful moments,” says Staple. “We started with weddings because it was a very clear pain point to solve, but the dreams are definitely much bigger than that.” 660 W. Lake St., Fl. 2, 773-234-7187; brideside.com

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Sonali Lamba (left) and Nicole Staple, pictured in Brideside’s new Fulton Market studio, where they showcase gowns from a growing selection of designers like Joanna August, Wtoo Watters, and The Dessy Group.

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STYLE STUFF OF LIFE

TAILOR MADE BOGA’s Jeff Burkard shAres the essentiAls thAt help him leAd A stylish life.

“I get inspiration from lots of places, but I’m all about aesthetic,” says BOGA founder Jeff Burkard.

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“It’s still a startup, for all intents and purposes,” says Jeff Burkard of BOGA, the Fulton River District-based menswear label he launched three years ago. “So right now, I don’t feel bad being in the office or my design studio as much.”

Burkard is working nonstop overseeing the brand’s city atelier as well as the recently opened second BOGA storefront at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora. With the arrival of spring, however, he is eager to recharge his batteries; here, the Gold Coast resident shares some of his can’t-do-without indulgences.

PhotograPhy by timothy hiatt. oPPosite Page: PhotograPhy courtesy of montage beverly hills (dome); courtesy of cartier (watch); by nathan KirKman (sPa)

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Jeans: “I used to be a Diesel guy; now I’m a BOGA guy.”

T-shirt: “Adriano Goldschmied used to sell this great crewneck, and I bought two in every color.

That was the model for BOGA’s t-shirt.”

Dress shoes: Prada.

Boots: John Varvatos.

Sneakers: Mizuno.

Watch: Cartier Pasha.

Fragrance: Bang from Marc Jacobs. “It’s got the right amount of manly spike.”

Skincare: “I have an amazing facialist at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.” Gym: Equinox.

Favorite destination: Northern Italy.

Luggage: “I’m a TUMI guy.”

Favorite hotel: The Montage in Beverly Hills.

“It’s the perfect amount of casual sophistication.”

Inspirations: “Interior design catalogs, paint catalogs… I love to look at color, and texture, and pattern all the time.”

Reading material: The Wall Street Journal and Motor Trend.

Favorite gadget: “I’m on my iPad constantly—I love the Mac product. But my favorite thing is to have the latest and greatest car and drive the latest gadget.”

Car: “E63 Mercedes-Benz.

It’s 577 horsepower, and it still gets 18 miles to the gallon (so it’s a little responsible), and it has just the right amount of rumble in the engine that lets you know you’re sitting on a beast.”

133 N. Jefferson St., 312-801-8662; 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd., 630-360-8675; boga.com

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Indulging in facials at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, escaping to the Montage Beverly Hills, and Cartier’s Pasha timepiece are among Burkard’s favorite things.

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STYLE CAPSULES Giorgio Armani’s latest New Normal capsule collection features beautifully textured whites and breezy silhouettes.

FLASH FORWARD: FERRAGAMO BRINGS MODERN FLAIR TO ICONIC DESIGNS FROM ITS ARCHIVES.

GOOD THINGS COME… …IN EXCLUSIVE PACKAGES. THIS SEASON, INSPIRED CAPSULE COLLECTIONS MAKE INDELIBLE STYLE STATEMENTS.

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With tastemakers and trendsetters focused on exclusivity, this spring is all about the capsule collection. Three are at the very top of the list, and it all begins with Giorgio Armani (25 E. Oak St., 312-751-2244; armani.com). The designer takes modernity to the next level with a just-for-spring capsule collection in his New Normal line launched last year, offering a reinterpreted look at his own iconic styles. Newer, lightweight pieces offer a fresher take on spring’s

suiting options with checkered blazers, band-collared shirts, and a long flowing skirt in soft color palettes of gray, white, and navy blue. And for après-ski favorite Moncler (33 E. Oak St., 312-361-8573; moncler.com), it’s all about rock ’n’ roll, as the brand launches an all-black men’s capsule collection celebrating the Rolling Stones’ 50-plus-year history, with standout pieces like four leather jackets lined with the band’s iconic tongue-andlips logo. Meanwhile,

Salvatore Ferragamo (645 N. Michigan Ave., 312-397-0464; ferragamo.com) Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti joins Aquazzura designer Edgardo Osorio to harken back to the brand’s celebrated mid-century footwear.

The Edgardo Osorio for Salvatore Ferragamo collection features 11 shoe styles, like rainbow wedges and winged sandals, reinterpreted from iconic Ferragamo designs from the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s for the ultimate in retro chic.

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LEFT: Black suede heel with rainbow feathers, Salvatore Ferragamo ($1,250).

FROM TOP: Rock ‘n’ roll and the slopes collide with Moncler’s Rolling Stones–inspired collection for men; Jacket, Moncler ($4,065).

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Conservation Sponsor:

Lead support has been provided by the Estate of Jacquet McConville. Major support has been generously provided by Caryn and King Harris, The Harris Family Foundation; the Gilchrist Foundation; The Morris and Dolores Kohl Kaplan Fund; and Evonne and John Yonover. Additional funding has been contributed by Constance and David Coolidge, the Mason Foundation, Charlene and Mark Novak, and the Comer Family Foundation. Annual support for Art Institute exhibitions is provided by the Exhibitions Trust: Kenneth Griffin, Robert M. and Diane v. S. Levy, Thomas and Margot Pritzker, Betsy Bergman Rosenfield and Andrew M. Rosenfield, the Earl and Brenda Shapiro Foundation, and the Woman’s Board. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Vincent van Gogh. The Bedroom (detail), 1889. Helen Birch Bartlett Memorial Collection.

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Thanks to this season’s most of-the-moment materials, three local wellness and beauty destinations are taking indulgences to new heights. At The Langham’s Chuan Spa (330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7650; chuanspa.com), the customized deep cleansing facial gets a boost with Kerstin Florian’s Clarifying BerryPlus Repair Serum.

Rich in active botanicals and antioxidants, the paraben-free serum is also available to purchase separately. Meanwhile, Spa at Dana (660 N. State St., 312-202-6040; spaatdana.com) debuts Sothys’ Micellar

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Cleansing Water boasting blue and white lotus extract; the hybrid cleanser/toner is also being incorporated into the Spa’s menu of facials.

And mid-weeks just got a seriously stylish upgrade at George the Salon (945 N. Rush St., Third Fl., 312-923-9444; georgethesalon.com), which offers the ultimate in unwinding via the Signature Citrus Crushed Pearl Massage. The 90-minute, Wednesdayonly service exfoliates and nourishes with an intoxicating blend of oils including lime, tangerine, mandarin, grapefruit, lemon, and spearmint, complete with crushed freshwater pearls.

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Chuan Spa, George the Salon, and Spa at Dana are upping the ante this season with new indulgences.

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WITH SPRING’S NEW PAMPER-PERFECT PRODUCTS, THREE DESTINATIONS HELP THE CITY’S ON-THE-GO SET RELAX IN LAVISH FORM.

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Cool Like Dat: Guess helps A$AP Rocky (top, far left) recall ’90s hip-hop fashion tropes in a new collection featuring (right, from top) a knit stripe pullover ($79), an oversize denim jacket ($198), and skinny-fit overalls ($188).

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As if being one of the world’s most popular hip-hop recording artists weren’t enough, rapper and fashion darling A$AP Rocky has partnered with Paul Marciano to produce Guess Originals x A$AP Rocky, the debut collection from the Guess Originals initiative. The pieces are all vintage-cool with an edge, born from what A$AP calls “a personal collection” of quintessential ’90s fashion influences: oversize denim jackets, overalls, and in-your-face, logo-centric stylings. “It’s taking archival designs and adding a new twist,”

says the 27-year-old. “I wanted to bring back that feeling and revisit that nostalgic time in hip-hop and urban culture when Guess was a household name.”

With a denim-heavy focus, the throwback line has something for everyone, from denim trucker jackets for the guys to acid-washed high-rise shorts for the ladies. Guess even debuts its gue$$ logo (encased in the signature inverted triangle synonymous with the ’90s) as a nod to A$AP—and the past reprised. 605 N. Michigan Ave., 312-4409665; guess.com

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lian Hennessy ignites the senses with a tempting new fragrance.

Perfumer Kilian Hennessy creates his scents with a story in mind. His latest effort, Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi, explores the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve with notes both bright (ylang ylang, tuberose, Bulgarian rose) and seductive (vanilla, cedarwood). “It took us about a year to get the scent exactly how I envisioned it,” explains Hennessy, who worked with renowned nose Alberto Morillas to craft the nighttime fragrance.

Since launching his own scent label in 2007, Hennessy—an alumnus of such houses as Christian Dior, Paco Rabanne, Alexander McQueen, and Giorgio Armani—has made it his mission to put fragrance first. “I like to create objects that are very contemporary but have the quality to last a lifetime,” says the native Frenchman, whose hallmark is environmentally friendly refillable bottles and reusable packaging. “For me, real luxury cannot be disposable luxury.” $285; Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; bykilian.com

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On the Nose

The grandson of the founders of the LVMH group, Kilian Hennessy has forged his own path as an emerging star in the world of luxury fragrance. below: Kilian’s Voulez-vous coucher avec Moi refillable spray ($285) with its snake-adorned box.

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Fashion guru Ikram Goldman has an eye for detail—the Chicago style veteran hand-selects every item carried in her luxe River North boutique—so it’s no surprise that she’s a fan of AstroWifey, the nail stylist alter ego of Ashley Crowe, who, since 2008, has turned the nails of local women (not to mention stars like Lady Gaga and Zoë Kravitz) into works of art with

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incredibly detailed, all-original designs and appliqués. “She did illustrations of my twin boys that looked identical to them—it blows you away,” Goldman enthuses. “And she doesn’t just sit there and do your nails—she gives you great insight on hip cultural things. You learn from her.” Now, AstroWifey sets up shop at Ikram once every six weeks to do a full day of

dry manicure sessions tailored to each client, whether that means polka dots, pearl appliqués, or (as in one recent case) a Drake-inspired “Hotline Bling” theme. “You tell her what you want, and she just goes with it,” says Goldman. “That’s what’s amazing.” AstroWifey appears at Ikram on February 27. Nail sessions $65-$120. 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; astrowifey.wordpress.com

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Style mavens clamor for AstroWifey’s intricate nailwork (ABOVE)— including Lady Gaga herself (ABOVE LEFT), who sported nails by the Chicago artist during Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2015/2016.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBINO SALVATORE/GC IMAGES (LADY GAGA); COURTESY OF ASTROWIFEY (NAIL ART)

NOBODY DOES NAILS LIKE CELEBRITY MANICURIST ASTROWIFEY.

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TWO WINDY CITY DESIGNERS ADD A UNIQUE PUNCH TO THIS SEASON’S LUXE BAUBLES.

Glenview-based jewelry designer Maria Ress isn’t one to follow trends. “The first thing I do is source stones,” says Ress, who founded Kastel Jewelry in 2014, of her creative process. “I buy as I go, and if I don’t use it this season, I’ll use it next time.”

Ress’s bestselling Infiniti wrap necklace ($315)— measuring 110 inches (“It touches the floor on me,” boasts the petite designer)—is available in

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gemstones ranging from turquoise and green onyx to labradorite, pyrite, and ioalite.

Meanwhile, Jane Berg is her own best litmus test for her eponymous jewelry label. “I’ve always been a rocker kind of girl,” says Berg, who launched Jane Berg Collection in 2012 after not being able to find jewelry that satisfied her edgy-yet-luxe sensibilities.

At 35 karats, the

ensuing Wildthing cuff (price on request)—the inaugural bauble from Berg’s line—continues to be on heavy rotation for the longtime Chicago resident, who often pairs it with denim. After all, “It’s my favorite piece,” reasons Berg of the high-low statement accessory. “Why wouldn’t I wear it?” Kastel Jewelry, kasteljewelry.com; Jane Berg Collection, janeberg collection.com

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Jane Berg Collection’s edgy Black Charlotte ring (TOP LEFT) and emerald hoop earrings (BOTTOM LEFT); Kastel Jewelry’s 110-inch long Infiniti wrap necklace (TOP RIGHT) and two-in-one Valkyrie iolite and pavé diamond stud earrings with winged jackets.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEM KREATIVES [FIRST APPEARED IN GEMOLOGUE.COM] (RING); COURTESY OF JANE BERG COLLECTION (EMERALD EARRINGS); BY SIMON PERRY (NECKLACES AND STUD EARRINGS)

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Te perfect blend of fashion sense

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For 20 years, the Bob Loquercio Auto Group has been outftting the Chicago community in stylish, world-class automotive comfort. Our 2016 lineup is no exception. From our attentive service to our enormous selection, trust us to suit your every need.

Honda City • Elgin Hyundai • Elgin Toyota • Chicago Northside Toyota

STYLE: THE GUIDE! Where to shop, Work out, and unWind in the city.

Boutiques Alexis BittAr shop celeb-approved earrings, necklaces, and more.

61 E. Oak St., 312-649-9112; alexisbittar.com

Brooks Brothers classic american fashions for men, women, and children.

713 N. Michigan Ave., 312-915-0060; brooksbrothers.com

Burdi since 1968, chicago’s go-to spot for fine italian menswear.

58 E. Walton St., 312-6429166; burdiclothing.com

C.d. PeACoCk channel Grace kelly with Mikimoto pearls available at the chicago jeweler’s boutique in oak Brook center. 172 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-571-5355; cdpeacock.com

dAvid YurmAn shop the jeweler’s iconic cable bracelets at this brand-new oak Brook destination. 100 Oakbrook Center, Space 130, Oak Brook, 630-928-1005; davidyurman.com

dolCe & GABBAnA italian high fashion on oak street. 68 E. Oak St., 312-2550630; dolcegabbana.com

esQ a new bespoke and

custom-tailoring go-to for men in the West Loop. 555 W. Jackson Blvd., 312-631-3399; esqclothing.com

etienne AiGner in its first boutique beyond new york, this renowned label caters to arm candyaddicts at the shops at north Bridge. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 312-245-2886; etienneaigner.com

the FrYe ComPAnY all-american boots for days.

1007 N. Rush St., 312-6423793; thefryecompany.com

JAmes & sons Fine Jewelers Luxe watches, jewelry, diamonds, and engagement rings. 1457 N. Halsted St., 773-327-8800; jamesand sons.com

Journelle this thoughtfully-curated women’s boutique offers a new destination for delicates. 1725 N. Damen Ave., 312-471-1386; journelle.com

kAehler luGGAGe

Brilliant baubles in the Gold coast. 103 E. Oak St., 312-604-1000; graff diamonds.com

For nearly a century, this homegrown retailer has been outfitting the jet set with travel essentials.

900 N. Michigan Ave., Sixth Fl., 312-951-8106; worldtraveler.com

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at 35, this old town mainstay continues to outfit fashionistas in the latest from 10 corso, Joie, Missoni, and rebecca taylor. 1706 N. Wells St., 312-751-2929; handlewithcare boutique.com

hermès the ultimate in aspiration, straight from paris. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes.com

ikrAm definitive fashions from chicago style maven ikram Goldman. 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; ikram.com

shop an assortment of celebrity-approved earrings, necklaces, rings, and more at the jeweler’s first chicago location.

900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Fl., 312-281-6760; kendrascott.com

kit And ACe cozy-chic cashmere essentials in the Fulton Market district. 821 W. Fulton Market, 844-548-6223; kitandace.com

louis vuitton Monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore.

Billy Reid Stock up on Southern-cool staples for men and women alike at the CFDA favorite’s frst Midwest boutique housed in a multi-level, circa-1920s

BEAR TIE BALL Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation hosts its 23rd Annual Bear Tie Ball, Mission: Possible, on Saturday, February 27 at The Geraghty. Join Co-Chairs Frances Renk and Paul Iacono and Mistress of Ceremonies Sylvia Perez as they raise funds to support the mission of eliminating pediatric cancer and providing hope and support to those who are touched by the disease. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, auctions, and dancing to the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra.

For more information, visit bidpal.net/2016beartieball.

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space in the Fulton Market District that was once home to the Andrew Paper Company; shoppers here receive a breezy Chicago-exclusive tote with purchase. 845 W. Randolph St., 312-614-1503; billyreid.com

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Gucci The 95-year-old Italian fashion house has unveiled a super-sleek, reimagined fagship anchoring the Magnifcent Mile. At more than 10,000 square feet, the gleaming boutique boasts a second foor with plenty of space to showcase creative director Alessandro Michele’s collections of men and women’s ready-to-wear, children’s, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and fragrance. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-5504; gucci.com

Join Marco Foster on March 3 for his newest event, Silver Skates, benefting A Silver Lining Foundation. From 6 to 9 pm, enjoy a night of ice skating on the Peninsula Hotel’s Sky Rooftop while sipping cocktails from Mammoth Distilling, savoring popcorn from Garrett’s, and enjoying cupcakes from Swirlz, all while giving back and helping women receive mammograms for early cancer detection.

For tickets, visit silverskates.eventbrite.com.

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700 N. Michigan Ave., 312255-0470; louisvuitton.com

m2057 Shop contemporary womenswear at the West Loop studio of designer Maria Pinto, a favorite of First Lady Michelle Obama.

833 W. Washington Blvd., 888-868-2057; m2057.com

marshall PierCe & ComPany This family-owned jeweler adds sparkle to the Magnificent Mile. 960 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-4299; marshallpierce.com

noTre A new menswear destination in Andersonville with labels like A.P.C., Filson, and Opening Ceremony. 5202 N. Clark St., 312-480-0724; notre-shop.com

oxxford CloThes

British tailoring treatment at the in-demand label’s new shop in the Gold Coast. 25 E. Delaware Pl., 312-483-1122; rag-bone.com

razny Jewelers One of Chicagoland’s finest jewelry designers since 1951.

1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, 847-432-5300; razny.com

rider This new West Loop boutique curates a creative mix of menswear, womenswear, cosmetics, art, and more. 1115 W. Lake St., 312-243-0464; shoprider.us

saks fifTh aVenue Step up your style with 10022-SHOE. 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-799-5211; saks.com

shinola

This West Loop–based label is the only suit maker in the nation that tailors garments by hand. 1220 W. Van Buren St., 312-829-3600; oxxfordclothes.com

Stock up on Detroit-inspired bicycles, watches, bags, and more at the Motor City import’s brick-and-mortar outpost in Wicker Park. 1619 N. Damen Ave., 773-904-2417; shinola.com

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Shop suits by Phineas Cole at this go-to for Chicago’s most polished. 208 S. LaSalle St., 312-580-0000; paulstuart.com

Shop brands like Balenciaga, Prada, Ray-Ban, and more.

1212 N. Wells St., 312-6642020; spexoptical.com

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shop an array of celebapproved men’s accessories.

918 W. Armitage Ave., 312-241-1299; thetiebar.com

Tiffany & Co. The iconic jeweler celebrates 50 years on the Mag Mile with a sleek new look. 730 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-7500; tiffany.com

VersaCe It’s the season’s most epic opening, as the ultimate Italian brand returns to Chicago. 933 N. Rush St.; versace.com

Fitness air aerial fiTness A celeb favorite frequented

by Sarah Hyland and Jamie Chung, this concept tones the body via suspended hammocks. 357 W. Erie St., 312-288-9614; airfitnow.com

The Barre Code With a new location in Evanston, this Chicago-grown women’s fitness program focuses on cardio conditioning, strength training, and restoration. 604 Davis St., Evanston, 224-7142157; thebarrecode.com

Bikram yoga riVer norTh Twenty-six postures, 90 minutes, and 105 degrees

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of intensity. 1 E. Erie St., Suite 520, 312-397-9642; bikramyogarivernorth.com

Brooklyn Boulders Reach new heights at this West Loop 25,000-squarefoot rock-climbing oasis. 100 S. Morgan St., 312-268-0002; brooklynboulders.com

Core ChiCago Pilates Try high-energy Piloxing in Lincoln Park. 2549 N. Racine Ave., 773-296-9660; corechicagopilates.com

Core Power yoga A workout for every muscle— and the mind. 310 W. Superior St., Third Fl., 312-470-6605; corepoweryoga.com

the dailey Method Transform your body with a mix of barre, Pilates, and yoga techniques. 2301 N. Clark St., 773-883-2990; thedaileymethod.com

equinox This popular club offers a host of studio cycling, yoga, and barre classes. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-254-2500; equinox.com

exhale Now in Evanston, this fitness mainstay offers eight different classes in the signature Core Fusion

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program, from barre to boot camp. 1890 Maple Ave., Evanston; 847-440-0600. exhalespa.com/Evanston

nike+ ChiCago Enjoy full-body fitness classes in Nike’s scenic Training Club.

675 N. Michigan Ave., Second Fl., 312-642-6363; nike.com/ us/en_us/c/sl/chicago

First asCent CliMBing & Fitness Uptown’s newest addition teaches both beginning and expert climbers. 4718 N. Broadway, 773-564-9815; firstascentclimbing.com

shred 415 This 60-minute workout guarantees you’ll never look at weights and treadmills the same way again. 2150 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-360-8228; shred415.com

Fitness ForMula CluBs The Lincoln Park location boasts the Midwest’s first USA Triathlon Certified Performance Center.

939 W. North Ave., 312-3371244; ffc.com/lincolnpark

soulCyCle Clear your mind with community-based cycling at the acclaimed studio’s brand-new location in Lakeview. 3423 N. Southport Ave., 773-281-7685; soul-cycle.com

Flex Pilates This intimate studio focuses on hybrid exercises that blend traditional Pilates and strength training. 213 W. Institute Pl., #709, 312-5879000; flexpilateschicago.com

west looP athletiC CluB An athlete’s paradise, it’s no wonder that this gym is located steps from Restaurant Row. 1380 W. Randolph St., 312-850-4667; chicagoathleticclubs.com/ locations/west-loop

Flirty girl Fitness Sweat sessions get steamy at this ladies-only institution.

2215 N. Halsted St., 312666-2266; chicago. flirtygirlfitness.com

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the yoga CirCle

With stadium-style cycling, this cult favorite encourages friendly competition. 1653 N. Wells St., 312-724-7554;

This boutique studio instructs Yogis of all levels.

401 W. Ontario St., #210, 312-915-0750; yogacircle.com

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FACE THE FUTURE FOUNDATION GALA On March 12, The Face the Future Foundation invites you to its annual gala benefting the Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. Emceed by NBC 5 entertainment reporter LeeAnn Trotter, the fête—this year themed “A Night On The Nile”—welcomes guests to the Four Seasons Hotel Grand Ballroom for an evening of casino games, dancing, cocktails, and dinner complete with a silent and live auction. Retired WNBA star Ruth Riley will serve as the evening’s Honorary Chair.

training/ studio,

a recent addition to River North; killer

For tickets, visit facethefuturefoundation.org.

workouts in the Peloton cycling studio (shown) like “Boy Bands: Old vs. New” and “Beyoncé Single Ladies Dance” boost endorphins in no time while offering a full-body workout. 648 N. Clark St., 312944-3333; studiothree.com

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Cowshed spa A calming oasis in the public area of Soho House, this tranquil, rustic-chic spa offers an array of indulgent treatments including SkinCeuticals facials and deep tissue massages, though the pedicure has emerged as a runaway cult-favorite for the city’s movers and shakers. 113125 N. Green St., 312-754-6915; cowshed. com/chicago

PROJECT WINDOWS In conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago and Oak Street Design, Michigan Avenue invites you to participate in Project Windows 2016, Chicago’s premier window display and visual merchandising contest.

Between March 7 and March 28, vote for your favorite retailers’ window designs featured along the Mag Mile, Oak Street, and throughout other retail neighborhoods, as inspired by the Art Institute’s current exhibition, Van Gogh’s Bedrooms.

To cast your vote, visit michiganavemag.com/projectwindows.

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george The Salon

Achieve inner-piece with meditation, vinyasa, and everything in-between. 1150 N. State St., 312-643-0693; yogasix.com/chicago

George Gonzalez is the mane mastermind behind this gleaming new salon overlooking Oak Street.

945 N. Rush St., Third Fl., 312-923-9444; georgethesalon.com

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Tame your tresses with a Keratin treatment at this full-service salon. 21 W. Elm St., Second Fl., 312-265-0481; agneso.com

anThony criSTiano The celebrity hair guru offers the ultimate in indulgence at his pristine see-and-be-seen space overlooking the Chicago River. 401 N. Wabash Ave., Level 1M Suite B, 312-268-2440; anthonychristiano.com

BlowouT Junkie The West Loop’s go-to for picture-perfect hair. 1219 W. Madison St., 312-496-3794; blowoutjunkie.com

elizaBeTh arden red door Spa This Magnificent Mile retreat offers a variety of luxe services, from massage therapy and body treatments to hair and nail care. 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-988-9191; reddoorspas.com

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leah chaVie Skincare BouTique Organic medspa services for men, women, and teens in Lincoln Park. 2457 N. Halsted St., 773-327-7051; leahchavie.com

Mario Tricoci Sit back and relax in style at this expansive, newly refreshed paradise at the 900 North Michigan Shops.

900 N. Michigan Ave., 847-202-1900; tricoci.com/ locations/chicago

The Spa aT peninSula Awaken the senses with the bamboo harmoniser massage. 108 E. Superior St., 19 and 20 Fls., 312-573-6860; chicago.peninsula.com/en/ spa-wellness

Spa Space For nearly 15 years, this perennial favorite has helped countless Chicago denizens unwind in style.

161 N. Canal St., 312-4669585; spaspace.com

The Spa aT Virgin hoTelS chicago Escape to the Turkishinspired Hammam steam room for a detox. 203 N. Wabash Ave., Lower level, 312-940-4790; virginhotels. com/the-spa

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Head to the Park Hyatt’s oasis and pamper your skin with an exclusive HydraFacial.

800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-335-1234; parkchicago. com/hyatt/pure/spas

The brainchild of wellness expert Andrea Metcalf, this Lincoln Park retreat specializes in 30-minute, flavor-driven facials. 2203 N. Halsted St., 312-898-6212; tastyfacialbar.com

Spa aT Jw chicago From body scrubs to lip treatments, services here soothe and satisfy. 151 W. Adams St., 312-660-8250; marriott.com/hotels/travel/ chijw-jw-marriott-chicago

ulTa Stock up on the essentials from First Aid Beauty, and get glammed up at the top-floor Salon. 114 S. State St., 312-279-5081; ulta.com

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“This isn’t the life I imagined. In many ways, it’s far, far better,” says ever-electric H’wood power gal and two-timeOscar-nommed Naomi Watts, here draped in a gown by Delpozo ($28,450). Ikram, 15 E. Huron St., 312-587-1000; itkram.com. 18k yellow-gold and white diamond double rose-cut dangle earrings, Finn ($2,500). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com. 18k white-gold diamond Bow ring, Tiffany & Co. ($3,800). 730 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-7500; tiffany.com. 18k white-gold diamond coil ring, Anita Ko ($8,000) Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-6425900; neimanmarcus.com

MEGA WATTS THE HIGH-VOLTAGE, UP-DOWN-AND-DURABLE STAR OF THIS SPRING’S SUPER-MOVIE SEQUEL THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT, NAOMI WATTS HAS BEEN KICKING BUTT ON-SCREEN—AND OFF—FOR 25 YEARS. AND WINNING.

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t is one of those frigid New York City mornings when you can practically breathe icicles and the only sane place to be is by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa. Naomi Watts is undaunted. She and her two young boys—Sasha, 7, and Kai, 6, the little blondies from her 11-year relationship with actor Liev Schreiber—are braving the elements like an intrepid band of Arctic explorers: Parkas with fur collars, wool beanies down around the eyebrows, scarves over turtlenecks over base layers. The trials urbanites must endure for an outing to Whole Foods!

Watts looks relaxed and happy even as a paparazzi photographer trails them back to their Tribeca apartment. The actress has not had much time lately for routine errands.

Between this year and last, her name has appeared on eight different movies, including some of the most acclaimed projects of her career. Birdman, While We’re Young, and St. Vincent were fêted by critics and honored on the awards circuit, and Watts is now a full-fledged sci-fi icon as well.

As the abused wife turned rebellion leader in the popular Divergent series, Watts returns for a second time as the butt-kicking antagonist, Evelyn Eaton, in Allegiant (scheduled for release on March 18). The actress joined the massively popular franchise, based on the YA novels by Veronica Roth, after killing off Kate Winslet’s character in last spring’s Insurgent.

“We needed someone who could play brittle and damaged on the outside and yet carry immense power under the surface, and Naomi delivers that magical mix and makes it look effortless,” says Doug Wick, the series co-producer. “She’s also someone who’s just, you know, great to hang out and gossip with.”

The part is a departure for Watts, who at this stage in her career had not quite pictured herself heading a rat-a-tat army in a dystopian walled-in version of Chicago. “It’s something of a stretch but in terms of character, Evelyn is someone I can appreciate,” Watts says. “She is a survivor and she’s made the most of her experience despite a bunch of twists and setbacks.”

At 47, Watts gets major points herself for endurance. She struggled for years to find steady footing in Hollywood after a childhood that she describes as “less than consistent.”

Born in seaside Shoreham, England, and reared there and in Wales, Watts was 4 when her mom, an antiques dealer and designer, split from her dad, a road manager and sound engineer for Pink Floyd. Peter Watts, whose

Tiered ruffle dress by Proenza Schouler ($3,995).

Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com

“[My character in Divergent] is soMeone i can appreciate. she has Made the Most of her experience despite a bunch of twists and setbacks.�

Embroidered silk dress, Louis Vuitton (price on request). 919 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-2010; louisvuitton.com.

White-gold, diamond, and aquamarine Diorama Precieuse earrings, Dior Fine Jewelry ($16,500).

Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-9446500; saks.com. 18k white-gold and diamond Comete Spirale ring ($6,400) and 18k white-gold, diamond, and pearl Plume ring ($6,500), Chanel Fine Jewelry.

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Embroidered dress, Erdem ($3,140). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. 18k gold Double-Fan earrings ($2,625) and 18k rose-gold pear and marquis diamond split ring ($3,675), Anita Ko. Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-425900; anitako.com. 18k rose-gold Juste un Clou diamond ring, Cartier ($4,000). 630 N. Michigan Ave., 312-266-7440; cartier.us. 18k rose-gold and pale champagne diamond Zipper band, Eva Fehren ($3,465).

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“All you cAn do is hAve fun, push yourself, be with people you love, And stAy in the moment. the rest is bAsicAlly out of your hAnds.”

Hand beaded dress and t-strap heels (prices on request), Rodarte. Ikram, 15 E. Huron St., 312-5871000; rodarte.net.

Platinum 9.07c Lariat diamond necklace, Harry Winston (prices on request). 55 E. Oak St., 312-705-1820; harrywinston.com Styling by Jeanann Williams at The Wall Group Prop and set design by Kerry Reardon at RayBrownPro.com Furniture and props from PrettyProps.com Flowers by L’Atelier Rouge Hair by Chris McMillan for Living Proof at Solo Artists Makeup by Tyron Machhausen at The Wall Group Manicure by Chanel celebrity manicurist Gina Viviano using Chanel Le Vernis

voice and manic laughter can be heard in the background on the album Dark Side of the Moon, died of an apparent heroin overdose when Naomi was just 7. “I wish I could say otherwise but I don’t have any clear memories of my father,” Watts says.

(The rock gene lives on nevertheless. Watts recently posted a shot of herself backstage with David Bowie to mark the singer’s passing in January.)

Watts and her older brother, Ben, a photographer who lives near her in Manhattan, relocated to Australia with their mother and stepdad when Naomi was 14. “Mum was young and did not have much of a plan,” Watts says. “I think there’s a combination of grit and perseverance and tricking yourself into believing things are okay even if you’re not getting the results you want— that’s what I learned from her. Even if you’re being batted around, you keep going. It’s basic human determination.”

Watts caught the acting bug after seeing the movie Fame at a young age, and took drama classes in Australia before heading off to Japan for a modeling stint in her late teens. Success was spotty at first. She landed a part in an Australian romance, For Love Alone, in 1986, but the roles that followed were of the type that now makes for amusing late-night YouTube viewing. When she was around 18, Watts, wearing ’80s hair bows and shoulder pads, shot a Tampax commercial for Australian TV. But even that was a bridge to somewhere. “I was fresh out of school and wasn’t thinking, This is so humiliating,” she says. “I was thinking, Fantastic! A paycheck. Now I can buy a Mini Cooper and drive myself to auditions rather than taking three buses and a train.”

In one of her acting classes, Watts met another rising talent who would soon burst onto the global stage and help open doors for her. Nicole Kidman was a friend and early mentor and the name above the marquee in Flirting, the 1991 boardingschool romance that was Watts’s first real break in Hollywood. “Nic was incredibly generous in introducing me to people and showing me that an Aussie girl from around the corner can make it big,” Watts says.

But as Kidman continued to soar with blockbusters like Far and Away and Batman Forever, Watts, who was now living full-time in LA, scraped the barrel with gigs like the TV movie Bermuda Triangle and the straight-to-video train wreck Children of the Corn IV. She recalls that period as a time spent “driving 45 minutes deep into the San Fernando Valley to wait as six actors auditioned before me, only to have to sit in two more hours of traffic on the 405 freeway coming home.” None of it made Watts give up. “I would play mental games with myself,” she says. “Rather than dwell on why I didn’t have this role or that opportunity, I would

say, ‘Well, I do have a SAG card and I do have an agent and I am perfectly fine until the right something comes along.’”

That something would be Mulholland Drive.

Even after more than a decade in the business, Watts was an unknown in David Lynch’s 2001 noir mystery. She plays a wide-eyed Midwestern starlet new to LA who puts aside her dreams of fame to help an amnesiac woman figure out her true identity. Major surrealism ensues. There are torrid lesbian scenes, a frightening cowboy, and a miniature elderly couple that comes crawling out of a mysterious box. Moviegoers went “Huh?” but the film became an instant cult classic. Agents started chasing Watts down with scripts. Big directors wanted to meet her. Children of the Corn V would have to wait.

Watts received her first Academy Award nomination two years later as a recovering drug addict struggling to live a normal suburban existence in 21 Grams. She followed that with standout performances in the offbeat comedy I Heart Huckabees and opposite Sean Penn in The Assassination of Richard Nixon. Watts played muse to Hollywood’s most famous gorilla in Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake and earned another Oscar nod for 2012’s The Impossible, based on a true story about a mother swept up by the 2004 tsunami that struck Thailand. Horror fans loved her in the sleeper hit The Ring and its sequel.

“Even if you feel completely connected to the material it often doesn’t go the way you think it will,” Watts says. “It’s no different than anything else in life. You can’t calculate how things will turn out. All you can do is try to have fun, push yourself to do well, be with people you love being with, and stay in the moment. The rest is basically out of your hands.”

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ack inside her warm apartment, Watts is enjoying a rare hiatus from early call times and long days on location. She was up early to meditate, then fixed breakfast for the kids, caught up on phone calls, and may sneak in a workout before turning to a couple scripts her agent wants her to consider. Watts is on the board of the New York Academy of Art and for a decade has been a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for a program helping to raise awareness of AIDS issues. Still, her schedule today is blissfully open.

“My biggest challenge,” she says, “might be figuring out whether to read the boys one of the Narnia books or Harry Potter.”

Watts and Schreiber try as much as possible not to be working at the same time so that one of them can focus on parenthood exclusively. They never married, but they have vowed to keep things as stable as possible for Sasha and Kai.

Watts recently purchased a large-scale painting by British artist Harland Miller. It is part of a series in which he reimagines covers of vintage Penguin books. This one is a made-up volume titled Love Stretch Me No Longer in This Rough World. Those words hit a chord the minute Watts saw the piece in the gallery, she says. Before she and Schreiber got together, Watts dated Heath Ledger for several years. Asked if coupling is harder when both people are well-known, Watts does not hesitate.

“Relationships are hard whether you’re famous or not,” she says. “I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have to work on it. Being an actor doesn’t change anything. I’m sure it’s the same if you’re a doctor or a couple of lawyers. You have high-pressure jobs, lots of hours, stresses that come at you unexpectedly—and you have to figure out how to be present in the midst of it all.”

Watts knows her kids are about to burst through the door and make the day all about mommy time, which is more than fine with her.

Her schedule is about to go bonkers again. Watts costars with Schreiber later this year in The Bleeder about the life of heavyweight fighter Chuck Wepner (the film shot in New York so both actors could be at home). In June, she appears opposite Oliver Platt in the psychological thriller Shut-In. She recently wrapped production on The Book of Henry, a crime drama about a precocious boy who falls for the daughter of the New York City Police Commissioner. Watts plays the boy’s single mom. She also has another Divergent installment ahead—Ascendant hits theaters in 2017.

Watts is reluctant to say this is the culmination of everything she struggled to achieve on those drives out to the Valley. “This isn’t the life I imagined,” she says. “In many ways, it’s far, far better, and yet I look at what’s possible—I mean, look at Frances McDormand or Helen Mirren or, come on, Meryl Streep—and I go, ‘Okay, there’s still a lot of room to grow and improve.’”

The trick is to do that and still appreciate what you have. When Watts was making King Kong in the early 2000s, she paid a visit to Fay Wray, the legendary star of the original 1933 film. Watts and Peter Jackson and a few others crammed into Wray’s tiny book-lined apartment on New York’s Upper West Side as Wray, who was in her 90s and near the end of her life, told story after story about a career that spanned 57 years.

“Something beautiful happened near the end,” Watts says, her voice growing soft. “She leaned over and whispered in my ear. The specific words are a blur now but the feeling was that she was passing the baton. It wasn’t from her to me specifically but more like her generation making room for a new one. ‘It’s your turn. It’s your moment.’ Since then, I always think, you have to be awake to that.”

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SPRING FEVER Bold! daring! disTincTive!

The season’s Boundary-Breaking Trends are making us high!

PHOTOGRAPHY bY bONNIE HOLLAND STYLED bY LISA LUPO

OUT-OFTHE-BOX BLACK Tough chic mingles wiTh sofTer silhoueTTes all noir long… on left: Blazer ($228), tank

top ($95), trousers ($245), and sandals ($228), Michael Kors. Macy’s, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; macys. com. on right: Dress ($2,950) and ankle boots ($1,750), Céline. Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com

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GET IN LINE New verticals create a direct relatioNship with style. on left: Jacket ($5,730), shirt ($1,130), skirt ($2,560), and earrings ($370), Prada. 30 E. Oak St., 312-951-1113; prada.com. on right: Jacket ($2,590), shirt ($710), sweater ($930), and pants ($800), Prada. see above. Earring, Model’s own

MODERN MASH-UP Ker-pow prints and patterns. all together.

You so can…

Printed silk dress ($3,980) and t-strap platform pump ($990), Gucci. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-664-5504; gucci.com opposite page: on left: Vest ($485), shirt ($740), pants ($720), belt ($310) and platforms ($910), Dries Van Noten. Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com. Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($295).

Sunglass Hut, The Shops at North Bridge, 312-828-0420; sunglasshut.com. on right: Blouson jacket, Coach 1941 ($1,200). 625 N. Michigan Ave., 312-587-3167; coach.com. Trouser, Michael Kors ($245). Macy’s, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; macys.com. Loafers, Canali (price on request). Syd Jerome, 2 N. LaSalle St., 312-346-0333; canali.com

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RED, WHITE & YOU Old glOry takes On an individual twist. (dOn’t be afraid tO be a herO.) on left: Jacket (price on request), shorts ($1,725), earrings ($1,125), and sandals ($925), Giorgio Armani. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-751-2244; armani.com.

Sunglasses, Tommy Hilfiger ($150). tommy.com. Bracelet, Ralph Lauren Collection ($595). 750 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-1655; ralphlauren.com. on right: Jacket ($8,450), skirt ($4,650), hairband ($1,450), bracelet ($1,400), gloves ($650), and ankle boots ($1,950), Chanel. 935 N. Michigan Ave., 312-7875500; chanel.com

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CARTE BLANCHE …with deep breaths of black! on left: Dress, Moncler Gamme Rouge (price on request). 33 E. Oak St., 312-361-8573; moncler. com. on right: Silk brush stroke dress, Dolce & Gabbana ($2,195). 68 E. Oak St., 312-642-3570; dolcegabbana.com

ROCK THE BLOCK Lean and Louche breaks on through to the other side.

Jacket ($3,305), sweater ($965), trousers ($585), and monk shoes ($990), Lanvin.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-9446500; lanvin.com.

Sunglasses, Michael Kors ($165). Sunglass Hut, The Shops at North Bridge, 312-828-0420; sunglasshut.com opposite page: on left: 3D sequin cocktail dress, Tom Ford (price on request). 66 E. Oak St., 312-605-5041. on right: Jacket ($1,098), vest ($498), tank top ($178), and pants ($498), John Varvatos. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. Earring and necklace, Model’s own

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PINKY SWEAR TruTh is, iT’s noT jusT a girl’s hue. on left:

Dress ($10,500) and top and shorts ensemble ($2,290), Dior.

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Estro sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($745). Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com. on right: Jacket ($295), tank top ($95), and scarf ($195), Michael Kors. Macy’s, 111 N. State St., 312-781-1000; macys.com. Pants ($398) and boots ($898), John Varvatos. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com

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CODE RED Curb your FoMo in the Color oF Spring!

A-line dress ($4,990) and creepers (price on request), Akris. Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com

QUIRKS OF NATURE Petals, blossoms, vines, buds… outward exPressions of self love.

Embroidered dress ($4,995) and Vachetta belt ($250), Michael Kors Belt Collection. 900 North Michigan Shops, 312-6401122; michaelkors.com.

Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($495). Sunglass Hut, The Shops at North Bridge, 312-828-0420; sunglasshut.com. opposite page: on left: Blouson ($2,950), ribbed t-shirt ($2,100), and trousers ($1,300), Hermès. 25 E. Oak St., 312-787-8175; hermes. com. Boots, John Varvatos ($898). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. on right: Jacket ($2,950), t-shirt ($290), trousers ($930), and derby shoes ($1,125), Hermès. see above

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The Bold & the Beautiful

MESDAMES ET MESSIEURS! the 2016 Salon InternatIonal de la haute horlogerIe In geneVa unVeIlS the year’S moSt eXQuISIte watcheS from the InduStry’S SwISS maSterS.

BY ROBERTA NAAS

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CARTIER. OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF VACHERON CONSTANTIN, PARMIGIANI FLEURIER, PIAGET, AND JAEGER-LECOULTRE

A deft blend of beauty and technology, the playful Cartier Panthères et Colibri Calibre 9915 MC watch ($183,000) offers an artful tableau on its dial: a diamond-adorned panther at rest with a hummingbird nearby. When the winding crown is pressed, the scene comes to life: A baby panther (hidden behind its mother) peeks out as though to chase the golden bird. Fun, yes—but functional, too, for the hummingbird’s position on the dial indicates the power reserve of the new 367-part movement.

Enshrining it all is an 18k white-gold case set with 314 brilliant-cut diamonds, while mama panther herself is bejeweled with 270 brilliant-cut diamonds, a pear-shaped emerald eye, and black lacquer spots.

Razny Jewelers, 1700 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, 847-432-5300; cartier.com

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Vacheron Constantin unveils its new Fabuleux Ornements collection of timepieces.

An in-house-made, ultrathin 117-part movement powers each watch in this series celebrating the decorative arts of different cultures. This version ($135,000), based on Chinese embroidery, is crafted in 18k gold and features a jade cloisonné dial with handengraved leaves of mother-ofpearl and pink opal surrounded by 145 round-cut diamonds. Just 20 pieces will be made. Marshall Pierce, 960 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-4299; vacheronconstantin.com The complex Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tourbillon 1950 ($135,000) features an in-house-designed and -built 60-second tourbillon escapement and an ultrathin PF 517 movement that houses the world’s lightest tourbillon cage.

The gray mother-of-pearl dial has a fine cut at 7 o’clock (a nod to the time, 7:08, when the founder of the brand was born), that offers a view of the tourbillon aperture. parmigiani.ch In honor of the 85th anniversary of the famed Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (with a case that turns over to offer a second dial), the brand unveils a host of new Reversos, including the One Duetto Moon ($11,500). Powered by a manually wound mechanical movement, the watch displays two faces: One side offers the moon phase via a mother-ofpearl lunar disk; the other side is a classic time indication of hours and minutes. Marshall Pierce, 960 N. Michigan Ave., 312-6424299; jaeger-lecoultre.com

FOR THE LADIES: STUN THEM WITH substance

For the past few years, premier watch brands attending the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva have given greater face time to the fairer sex when it comes to mechanical-watch offerings (savvy women, it turns out, also care about what’s under the hood). In response, a host of brands are giving women timepieces with substance, blending state-of-the-art technology with beautiful design to create a complete

package that speaks to both form and function.

In the watch industry over the past half-decade, fans, fanatics, and connoisseurs have witnessed the term métiers d’art take on a life of its own, and this year is no exception. In fact, several brands have gone above and beyond when it comes to designing watch dials as mini canvases—the results are stellar masterpieces that, in another form, could easily grace art-museum walls.

Piaget also looks to the night sky with the new Limelight Stella ($29,700), the brand’s first complication created just for women. Powered by a mechanical movement, it features a diamond-adorned moon-phase indication at 12 o’clock as well as an aperture base and case bedecked in diamonds. But the watch is driven by serious technology: The astronomical moon depiction requires a mere one-day correction after 122 years. Merry Richards Jewelers, 17 W. 300 22nd St., Oakbrook Terrace, 630-516-8000; piaget.com

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It is the year of the pilot’s watch at IWC Schaffhausen, and the new, 46mm Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” ($32,400) is a grand salute to the theme.

It is powered by a mechanical movement and offers an annual calendar with day and month displays, a power-reserve indicator, and a small-seconds counter at 9 o’clock. The IWC-manufactured caliber houses high-tech materials, as well as an 18k gold rotor.

Just 250 pieces will be made.

CD Peacock, 172 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-5715355; iwc.com In a return to ever-classic yellow gold, Audemars Piguet unveils the newest Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ($95,700). A balance of beauty and function, the watch houses a mechanical movement with 374 parts, and offers an astronomical moon indication so precise that it won’t need an adjustment for more than 125 years. audemarspiguet.com

FOR THE GENTLEMEN: GO RETRO ELEGANT

SIHH 2016 saw a host of innovative timepieces for men that offered masterly design but also emphasized simplicity and refinement. With the move away from the big and bold watches of a decade ago, many brands exhibited either ultrathin or clean, classically sophisticated pieces. But this isn’t your grandfather’s understated wristwear. While some of the sportier watches were made chic with rose and (retro!) yellow

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gold, others have taken on an edgier look—and, equipped with highly crafted calibers that pack a punch, an extra dose of durability.

No matter the style, 2016’s models are about versatility, offering small complications and additional features (calendars, multi-timers, chronographs, and more) geared for the guy whose watch is a consistent partner in both his work and play.

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Baume & Mercier continues the saga of its Clifton collection with the Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar watch in steel ($4,990). A statement in elegance and sophistication, this automatic timepiece combines a chronograph function with perpetual calendar indications of date, month, day or night, and moon phases. Tourneau, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Third Fl., 312-266-7600; baume-et-mercier.com

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This year, Montblanc unveils an all-new collection, the 4810 line, in honor of the altitude (in meters) of the brand’s namesake mountain. The newest, stainless-steel 4810 TwinFly Chronograph 110 Years Edition ($6,900) is a flyback chronograph, meaning that it allows the wearer to time an event, stop, reset, and restart the chronograph with just one press on the pusher at 4 o’clock. Complex to build, it is an exceedingly advanced chronograph that allows timing of multiple events at one time.

It is powered by a self-winding movement that also offers dual time indication and 72 hours of power reserve. Just 1,110 pieces will be made. CD Peacock, 172 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-571-5355; montblanc.com

Richard Mille unveils the RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat skeletonized watch, which houses an all-new movement that is as thin as it gets (3.6mm). For strength, the baseplate and bridges are constructed of Grade 5 titanium, and the metal numerals mounted on titanium rails are filled with LumiNova for extra readability. richardmille.com For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to michiganavemag.com/ watches-and-jewelry.

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Face the Future Foundation

A Night on the Nile Benefiting The Craniofacial Center of Chicago

Saturday, March 12, 2016 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 120 E Delaware Place Black Tie

6:30 PM Cocktail Reception, Live & Silent Auction Casino, Dinner & Dancing

President’s Award Recipient: Mark Allen Honorary Chair: Ruth Riley: WNBA Champion, NBA/WNBA Care Ambassador, Olympic Gold Medalist Emcee: Leeann Trotter - NBC5 Chicago PRESENTING SPONSOR: Face the Future Foundation was established to raise funds and public awareness to support the care and treatment of children suffering from craniofacial anomalies and related challenges.

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Luxe Living InterIor desIgner Donna Hall stays InspIred In her stunnIng home on east Lake shore drIve.

PhotograPhy by Nick Novelli

by meg matHis

When Mesirow Financial’s Dominick Mondi first asked interior designer Donna Hall to decorate his new home, Hall was less than thrilled.

The problem? She and Mondi had just started dating. “I was like, I can’t make money off this guy,” Hall deadpans. Still, she took on the project, which evolved as their personal relationship progressed, and for the last year and a half, Hall—now engaged to Mondi—has lived in the gracious residence in the Benjamin Marshall co-op at 229 East Lake Shore Drive. Hall compares each room to a child (“I can’t pick a favorite”), though she is particularly fond of their unorthodox dining room. “I wanted it to feel really cozy,” she says of the black-walled, oval-shaped space.

Punctuating the dining room with her edgymeets-traditional touch, Hall moved an Ed Paschke portrait from the master bedroom (“It’s so perfect because it jumps off of the wall,” she marvels) and added vintage European bar

“I wanted a room that was a little bit more masculine,” Hall says of the guest room, which she anchored with a whimsical portrait

by Spanish photographer Paco Peregrín.

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SPACE HAUTE PROPERT Y “The rug makes the sofa look even better,” says Hall of the family room’s custom Oscar Isberian; on the wall is a collage of notables, from Albert Einstein and Anne Frank to Steve Buscemi and Kate Middleton.

interior design studio’s offices in both Hinsdale and, now, Chicago. “I always wanted to know, is the grass greener?” says Hall, a Villa Park native, on making the move to the city for the first time. “I absolutely love it.

This is where I’m supposed to be.” Donna Mondi Interior Design, 40 E. Hinsdale Ave., Suite 204, Hinsdale, 630-5371578; 1242 N. Wells St., Chicago, 312-291-8431; dmondiinteriordesign.com

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“My approach to design is to honor architectural significance, but then twist it in a way that brings My Mark.”

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Hall placed a 12-foot purple ottoman in the center of the foyer to extend the entertaining space and complement the Marcelo Grossman portrait in the adjacent living room.

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carts for a more layered, collected look. “My approach to design is, if it has any architectural significance, to honor that, but then twist it in a way that brings my mark,” says Hall, whose inspirations run the gamut from travel and fashion to literature and social media (“It’s like porn for me,” says Hall of Instagram, where she follows accounts like @JWSInteriors and @ADesignersMind) while overseeing her 15-year-old

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GROWING POWER With state-of-the-art technology and a massive 75,000 square feet of farming space, Gotham Greens is changing the Way chicago gets its produce.

There are green roofs in Chicago—and then there’s Gotham Greens.

Set atop the Method soap factory in Pullman, the Brooklyn-based outfit’s recently opened greenhouse grows more than a dozen leafy greens and herbs—from arugula and basil to Chicago exclusives like Pullman Green Leaf and Windy City Crunch—over a football field-size space, making it the largest rooftop farm in the world.

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would be wellreceived,” notes Gotham Greens CEO (and former Lakeview resident) Viraj Puri of the company’s local facility, which officially launched November 1 and employs a state-ofthe-art computer system to achieve the yield of a 50-60 acre farm in a fraction of the space. For Puri, though, it all comes down to flavor. “It’s cool because it’s grown on a rooftop in Chicago, but if the product doesn’t taste great you’re not going to buy it.” gothamgreens.com

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Gotham Greens founders (left to right) CEO Viraj Puri, CFO Eric Haley, and Chief Agriculture Officer Jennifer Nelkin Frymark. above: Gotham Greens’ rooftop greenhouse in Chicago.

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GRAND ENTRY Wired to the nines, the much-anticipated luxury hotel LondonHouse CHiCago is also firmly rooted in the city’s rich past.

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Landmark buildings are plentiful in the Windy City, but few have the history of LondonHouse Chicago, which was built in 1923 as the London Guaranty & Accident Building and is set on the original location of Fort Dearborn. “This really is where Chicago was born, right there on

the river,” says George Jordan, senior vice president of operations for Oxford Hotels & Resorts, of the location. A striking new 22-story glass tower connects to each floor, but just as stunning is the handsomely restored original historic rotunda, which features a gorgeous

coffered ceiling lacquered in rich gold and adorned with ornate octagonal designs that are subtly repeated throughout the Simeone Deary-designed hotel. Combined with high-tech touches like a destination dispatch elevator system and rooms equipped with

keyless entry via smartphone and 55-inch flatscreen TVs, LondonHouse both pays homage to the past and looks deftly to the future.

Says Jordan, “This place is going to sparkle.” Opens this spring. 85 E. Wacker Dr., 312-357-1200; londonhousechicago.com

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The octagonal shapes repeated in the gold-lacquered ceiling of LondonHouse Chicago’s historic rotunda are subtly repeated throughout the rest of the Simeone Dearydesigned hotel.

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Sales of luxury spirits are climbing dramatically, and distillers have responded with ever-more-exclusive products and limited editions to wet the whistles of discriminating drinkers— and provide the ideal opportunity to cultivate the ultimate bar cart.

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Danowskie Diamond Rye from Poland is used to create a silky texture and smoothness in the ultimate bar-cart foundation, Belvedere Unfiltered Vodka ($35). belvedere vodka.com Japan’s most popular whisky, The Yamazaki 18

Single Malt ($475) has a deep amber color accentuated by mature autumn fruits. whisky.suntory.com/ yamazaki Tanqueray No. Ten ($37) gets its bright, clean taste from the inclusion of citrus that makes it ripe for sipping and blended

cocktails. tanqueray.com Aged for five years in French White Oak barrels, Casa Noble Single Barrel Anejo ($129) is packaged in hand-made, individually numbered bottles that are signed by the makers. casanoble.com Masterful distillation and

design collaboration created Patron en Lalique: Serie 1 ($7,500), an exciting collaboration between two iconic brands. Patron’s blend of rare expressions is housed in a limited edition Lalique decanter inspired by Mexico’s Weber Blue Agave plant. patrontequila.com

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AS MAGELLAN MARKS 20 YEARS OF GROUNDBREAKING WORK IN CHICAGO REAL ESTATE, ROBIN TEBBE LOOKS AHEAD TO EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER PROJECTS.

Magellan Development Group—established in February 1996—has become synonymous with Lakeshore East. “That was a turning point for us in terms of building a community,” says Chief Marketing Officer Robin Tebbe of the successful 28-acre project, whose centerpiece is the Jeanne Gang-designed stunner Aqua. Now the luxury real estate developer has another milestone to toast with a national expansion. In addition to the highly anticipated debuts of Vista Residences (boasting Wanda Group’s inaugural North American hotel) and the 48-story Wolf Point West rental, Magellan is venturing beyond Chicago courtesy of LPM Apartments in Minneapolis, SoBro in Nashville, and Midtown 5 in Miami, with more markets on the horizon. Still, the eyes of the architecture world look to Chicago; Tebbe recalls traveling in Australia and striking up a conversation with a young woman from Portugal on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. “I said that I lived in Chicago, and she said, ‘Oh, one of my favorite buildings in the world is the Aqua building. Have you heard of it?’” magellan development.com

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Following the success of Lakeshore East and Aqua, the brand-new Wolf Point West is the inaugural building in Magellan Development Group’s latest master planned community in Chicago.

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Throughout his storied career, British designer Sir Paul Smith has worn many hats. Along with his namesake fashion label, he’s joined forces with Burton Snowboards, created sleek suits for Manchester United, and designed a bespoke Land Rover Defender. Now, in celebration of 15 years with the Rug Company, Smith has released a new textile collection. “I’ve taken the designs in a fresh direction,” he says of the six hand-knotted rugs and single cushion.

Smith describes the line as “modern with muted palettes and unregulated pattern composition”—a serious departure from the bright colors for which the designer is known. Woven by hand, the pieces incorporate geometry with a balance of subdued tones (particularly the Split Light design). How does his process differ from his standard way of working? “I love the more considered pace of design,” he says, “playing with the yarns in my hands, putting the colors together, and building up the pattern.” The Rug Company, 320 N. Clark St., 312-379-1700; therugcompany.com

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sure gains Slow local price growth belieS a Strong luxury chicago real eState market.

This family room at 2510 W. Cullom Ave. is similar to the property at 2505 W. Hutchinson, which is slated for completion this spring.

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The latest S&P/CaseShiller Home Price Index shows that Chicago-area single-family home price growth was just 1.3 percent in the past year (far below the nationwide gain of 5.2 percent). But that trend doesn’t apply to luxury home sales in our hottest residential neighborhoods, note Peter Moore of Baird & Warner (312-371-9422)

and Brad Lippitz of Berkshire Hathaway KoenigRubloff (773-230-5100).

What areas are doing well?

BL: The latest figures show single-family home prices for the 12 months ending in November rose 13.2 percent in Lakeview and 14.9 percent in North Center, showcasing a

trend. Families in the city want areas with large single-family homes, great public schools, and amenities such as restaurants, shops, public transit, and parks.

PM: It started in Lakeview and spread to Roscoe Village and St. Ben’s—both in North Center—and now is spilling over into Ravenswood and Lincoln

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Square. Areas with local schools that have high rankings on great schools.org are seeing terrific growth. One of the biggest strategies is to convert two-flats into single-families. There’s not enough inventory to meet demand.

Any examples?

PM: We just sold 2510 W. Cullom, a 3500-square-foot two-flat de-conversion that had three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, in three weeks for $1.237,500 in North Center, and we expect a home we’re just rehabbing now and listing in March to also go quickly. It’s a 4500square-foot two-flat

de-conversion on an extra-wide lot at 2505 W. Hutchinson with five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The local neighborhood school is Waters, which GreatSchools ranks seven out of 10 but is trending up like nearby Coonley, ranked 10 out of 10. We’re projecting it to list at $1.299 million.

BL: We just listed a 5600-square-foot home on a wide lot with six bedrooms, 4.5-baths, and a 2.5 car garage at 1343 W. Bryon for $1.995 million. It’s almost directly across the street from Blaine Elementary School, which GreatSchools also ranks 10 out of 10.

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SPACE: THE GUIDE! Where to stay, shop for home decor, and more.

antiques/ galleries

Berkus. 1340 W. Washington Blvd., 312-666-1200; randolph streetmarket.com

coyle & herr

Zolla/lieberman Gallery

this home furnishings consignment warehouse is full of collectible pieces, from Baker dining room chairs to stainless steel Knoll tables.

3031 N. Rockwell St., 773-5759880; coyleandherr.com

hilton-asmus contemporary prepare to be inspired by the paintings, sculpture, photography, and more on view at this intimate gallery. 716 N. Wells St., 312-852-8200; hiltonasmus.com

KaVi Gupta Gallery this acclaimed gallerist is known for highlighting talents like mickalene thomas, José Lerma, Glenn Kaino, and Johanna Billing. 835 W. Washington Blvd., 312-4320708; kavigupta.com

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at 40, this river north Gallery district mainstay remains laser-sharp with a focus on contemporary works by rené romero schuler, William conger, maria tomasula, and susanne doremus. 325 W. Huron St., 312-944-1990; zollaliebermangallery.com

auto dealers bob loquercio auto Group respected auto dealer serving the city and suburbs with brands like honda, hyundai, and toyota. 1200 E. Chicago St., Elgin, 773-728-5000; blautogroup.com

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shop an array of antiques in a whimsical tree studios space.

613 N. State St., 312-280-1602; poshchicago.com

new and used luxury automobiles from the mcGrath family.

1250 W. Division St., 773-3426300; mcgrathimports.com

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on february 27-28 and march 19-20, prepare to scour this treasure trove favored by the likes of sophia Bush and nate

art Van furniture shop luxe furnishings in the scott shuptrine Interiors gallery at this detroit import’s

space in the suburbs.

1021 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, 630-8108915; artvan.com

cb2 chicago-based mecca of must-have home items.

800 W. North Ave., 312-787-8329; cb2.com

flor a one-stop shop for fashionforward custom rugs. 1873 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-325-0201; flor.com

home element this river north showroom is the exclusive chicago retailer of Jesse, an Italian label designed with the urban dweller in mind. 741 N. Wells St., 312-787-3358; home elementfurniture.com

hydroloGy h20 gets the haute treatment with sophisticated kitchen and bath furnishings. 435 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-832-9000; hydrologychicago.com

Jayson home the last word in luxe decor and stylish gifts. 1885 N. Clybourn Ave., 800-472-1885; jaysonhome.com

Jonathan adler cheeky graphics galore. 676 N. Wabash Ave., 312-274-9920; jonathanadler.com

Mitchell Gold + BoB WilliaMs For more than 25 years, this North Carolina-based luxury home furnishings label has offered eco-friendly,

GEORGIAN GEM Masterfully updated with attention to detail throughout and exquisitely decorated, this stately Georgian home has it all: a large elegant reception hall with a beautiful curved staircase, a stunning living room with bay; a formal dining room; an extraordinary library; a sunroom and gourmet kitchen with breakfast area and bar; three freplaces; and a fnished lower level boasting a recreation room and exercise area. Convenient walk to schools, train, and beach.

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sleep, and more at the brand’s airy 10,000-square-foot signature store in Clybourn Corridor. 1555 N. Halsted St., 312-397-3135; mgbwhome.com

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travelers to unwind in spacious accommodations designed with the urban sophisticate in mind. Visit acclaimed steakhouse David Burke’s Primehouse for a meat-and-potatoes gone modern dinner, and nurse a nightcap at hidden-gem lounge Jimmy. 55 E. Ontario St., 312-337-1000; jameshotels.com/chicago

AGENTS OF CHANGE Through its Good Will Network, Baird & Warner has donated thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars to Chicago-area nonproft organizations with a focus on shelter and homelessness.

In 2015 alone, the real estate company supported its neighbors with more than $200,000 in grants and an array of clothing drives and charitable events.

Because for Baird & Warner, Chicagoland is more than just a real estate market—it’s home. http://www.bairdwarner.com/

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High-design home accessories courtesy of designers like Christofle, Hermès, and Lobmeyr. 399 W. Fullerton Pkwy., Suite 1E, 773-8808424; kneenandco.com

koHler Merchandise Mart go-to for timeless kitchen and bath fixtures. 322 W. Hubbard St., 312-755-2510; us.kohler.com

ligne roset This family-run French design house is synonymous with artful furniture and home accessories that make a stunning statement. 440 N. Wells St., 312-222-9300; lignerosetchicago.com

luminaire Shop contemporary European brands like Ingo Maurer, Paola Lenti, and Philippe Starck in this River North loft. 301 W. Superior St., 312-664-9582; luminaire.com

rH View the new modern and teen collections in this stunning six-story gallery space in the landmark Three Arts Club building. 1300 N. Dearborn Pkwy., 312-475-9116; rh.com

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décor. 55 E. Ohio St., 312-2220970; roomandboard.com

studio 41 The ultimate resource for refined renovations. 225 W. Hubbard St., 312-321-5900; shopstudio41.com

taBula tua A treasure trove for the consummate host, this Lincoln Park boutique curates an expertly edited selection of décor, tableware, gifts, and more. 1015 W. Armitage Ave., 773-525-0816; tabulatua.com

Hotels cHicago atHletic association Rich with history, this restored Gothic-style space is a hot spot with a cool, vintage vibe. 12 S. Michigan Ave., 312-940-3552; chicagoathletichotel.com

tHe gWen Luxury, Art Deco-style lodging in the landmark McGraw-Hill Building at The Shops at North Bridge. 521 N. Rush St., 312-645-1500; thegwenchicago.com

Hotel felix Enjoy eco-chic splendor at this LEED-certified boutique property in River North. 111 W. Huron St., 312-447-3440; hotelfelixchicago.com

Hotel Palomar This River North getaway features the always-buzzing Sable Kitchen & Bar. 505 N. State St., 312-755-9703; hotelpalomar-chicago.com

Hyatt regency The city’s largest hotel is a magnet for business travelers.

151 E. Wacker Dr., 312-565-1234; chicagoregency.hyatt.com

tHe ritz-carlton Four-star service, a new Club Lounge, and state-of-the-art fitness center–adjacent to Water Tower Place shopping.

160 E. Pearson St., 312-2661000; ritzcarlton.com

tHomPson Hotel A chic Gold Coast destination for the jet set. 21 E. Bellevue Pl., 312-266-2100; thompson hotels.com/hotels/ thompson-chicago

W cHicago lakesHore Newly renovated getaway with signature W style along the lake. 644 N. Lakeshore Dr., 312-943-9200; wchicagolakeshore.com

Waldorf astoria European-inspired elegance in the Gold Coast.

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Paramount EvEnts A go-to for events and weddings, this respected caterer is acclaimed for its custom menus by executive chef Devon Quinn. Local and sustainable favors are highlighted in dishes savory and sweet, from Vietnamese chicken wings and pepperoni

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BOUTIQUE BROKERS This independently owned boutique real estate frm is comprised of Chicago’s most experienced agents who have been hand-selected to walk you through the process of selling or buying your next home.

Your dedicated agent will serve as your trusted investment advisor, working with you on your long-term real estate goals and connecting you with the relocation, fnancial, and legal services they have trusted with their own homes. CONLON/ Christie’s believes in full transparency from the frst phone call to closing, with accessibility whether at their desks or in the feld.

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Westin Michigan avenue This hotel offers a prime location convenient to Magnificent Mile shopping and the John Hancock Center sights. 909 N. Michigan Ave., 866-716-8104; thewestin michiganavenue.com

EvEnts, Etc. entertaining coMpany Wendy Pashman’s Chicagobased catering company has thrown star-studded fêtes for celebrities like James Taylor and Oprah Winfrey. 1640 W. Walnut St., 312-829-2800; entertainingcompany.com

event creative This event producer plans an array of engagements, from weddings and experiential parties to corporate functions and nonprofit soirées. 219 N. Paulina St., 312-327-0111; eventcreative.com

Fig catering With an emphasis on locally-sourced dishes, this outfit is a go-to for events for fewer than 150 people. 1850 S. Blue Island Ave., 773-7931035; figcatering.com

Kehoe Designs For more than 20 years, event producer extraordinaire

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Tom Kehoe has been the mastermind behind big-scale bashes like Lollapalooza, the James Beard Awards, and the NFL Draft. 2555 S. Leavitt St., 312-421-0030; kehoedesigns.com

lM catering Husband and wife team Stephan and Nicole Outrequin Quaisser bring European flair to events large and small. 800 S. Michigan Ave., 773-697-3286; lmcateringchicago.com

sounD investMent A Chicago-born company specializing in all things sound, video, and lighting.

1438 W. Kinzie St., 800-720-8545; soundinvestmentav.com

REal EstatE @properties This 15-year-old Chicagobased firm has carved a niche as one of the nation’s top 25 residential brokers. 618 W. Fulton St., 312-491-0200; atproperties.com

BairD & Warner A Chicago-grown company that knows local luxury.

737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1800, 312-640-7010; bairdwarner.com

Belgravia group Focusing on Lincoln Park and River North, this respected developer has been a trusted name in residential, mixeduse, retail, and office projects since 1947. 1101 W. Monroe St., Suite 200, 312-751-2777; belgraviagroup.com

BerKshire hathaWay hoMe services KoenigruBloFF realty group A magnet for multimilliondollar listings. 980 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 900, 312-284-3500; berkshire hathawayhs.com

conlon/christie’s international real estate With six offices throughout Chicagoland, this boutique brokerage firm covers neighborhoods throughout the city, North Shore, and Western suburbs. 2044 W. Roscoe St., 312-733-7201; conlonrealestate.com

loFts at river east Spacious apartments overlooking the Chicago River—plus a 10,000-squarefoot rooftop SkyDeck—in the heart of Streeterville. 445 E. Illinois St., 312-854-1818; theloftsatrivereast.com

Join us for an illuminating evening with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a wine grab bag, dancing, and more!

All proceeds support Erie Family Health Center’s holistic health education programs.

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Beneftting Erie Family Health Center Thursday, March 10, 2016

Media Sponsor

Ovation Chicago | 2324 W. Fulton | 6 pm to 9 pm Purchase your ticket today at eriefamilyhealth.org/eriedescence.

If you’re interested in sponsoring Eriedescence, please contact Genevieve at gsalazar@eriefamilyhealth.org.

2016 BEAR TIE BALL

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FEBRUARY 27

6:00pm

THE GERAGHTY

DINNER

2520 S. HOYNE AVE, CHIC AGO BLACK TIE PREFERRED | A D U LT O N LY E V E N T VALET PARKING AVAIL ABLE

BEAR TIE BALL CO-CHAIRS

Frances Renk & Paul Iacono

7:30pm RAFFLES, AUCTIONS AND DANCING UNTIL MIDNIGHT

MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

Sylvia Perez

Mission: Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization dedicated to eliminating pediatric cancer and providing hope and support to those who are touched by it.

To learn more visit www.bidpal.net/2016beartieball or call 312.214.1200 ext. 29

INVITED DJ Chris Malinchak

Gary Friedman and Bella Hunter Christina Hendricks

Bill Rancic

RH CHICAGO GRAND OPENING RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) celebrated the launch of its Chicago flagship in the landmark Three Arts Club with a star-studded fête.

Christina Hendricks, Sophia Bush, and Giuliana Rancic were among the A-listers welcomed by RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman.

Giuliana Rancic

Lessimus, omnis eossum ius alis vendipsapici nihil

Meghan Norton, Rebecca Darr, Christina Gidwitz, Anna Bilton, and Rita Canning

Sophia Bush

Tom Ricketts

SWEET HOME CHICAGO

Ron Gidwitz and John Canning

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More than 400 charitable Chicagoans gathered at the Four Seasons for WINGS’ 12th annual fundraiser. The event generated over $1 million for the nonprofit organization’s anti-domestic violence advocacy initiatives.

Joshua Hale with Dorothy and Jack Jiganti

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF SCHEAR/GETTY IMAGES (RH); WALDEMAR REICHERT (WINGS)

Jacky Ferro, Craig Duchossois, and Chloe Ferro

Lauren McGrady and Tom Gavin

Rider’s eclectic wares were on full display.

Jon Motl and Kenny Lott

RIDER GRAND OPENING

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOD JAMES (RIDER); JAN TERRY/ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (WINTER WISHES)

Rider showcased its West Loop space with an exclusive grand opening gathering. Organic cotton candy and libations by City Winery punctuated the evening’s offerings, which also included limited-edition jackets by Schott.

Steven Sampang and Franco Campanella

Brendan Carroll with Karin and Stuart Larkins

Steve and Randy Fifield

Cole and Zack Eastman

Carl and Julia Backer with Steve and Sarah Baine

WINTER WISHES

Michael and Briana Fosnaugh

More than $480,000 was raised for Lurie’s Children’s Hospital at its Founders’ Board holiday cocktail fundraiser. Vista Equity Partners and Cox Family Foundation co-presented the nearly 450-guest celebration, which was held at The Casino.

Rachel and Michael Krueger

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INVITED Lois Morrison, Tamara Buday, and Sabrina Gracias

Ashey Wheater, Patti Eylar, Sandi Hartstein, and Greg Cameron

Shon Kyle Peebles

NUTCRACKER FAMILY DINNER The Women’s Board of the Joffrey Ballet invited 400-plus patrons to the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel for a family-oriented event following a matinee performance of Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker. Guests also enjoyed dinner, dessert, and dancing during the popular annual happening.

Liliana Tovar, Nora Lopez, Codrut Luca, and Kristina Zemlanikina

Kathleen and Mark Hechinger with Martha O’Bryan

BB and Ellie Forman

Samantha Sanchez and Anthony Claravino

KINGS BOWL GRAND OPENING

Marlene Litt and Steven Bradley

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Hundreds of alleycats gathered at Kings for the bowling hub’s Chicago debut at NewCity in Lincoln Park.

Throughout the night, partygoers imbibed and sampled light fare while testing their luck on the lanes.

Rene Asulin and Hana Koussal

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID JOEL (NUTCRACKER FAMILY DINNER); CORY DEWALD (KINGS BOWL)

Fred Marshall and Kyle Prater

CHARITY REGISTER OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE. HOPE THROUGH CARING GALA What: Hosted by ABC7 meteoroloGiselle Castillo-Veremis and Peter Veremis

Lindy and Paul Anderson

Lily Alemu and Befekadu Retta

gist Phil Schwarz, the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s black-tie optional event honors Madeleine and Joe Glossberg with the Hope Through Caring Award and Joan and Paul Rubschlager with the Visionary Award.

When: February 27, 6:30 PM Where: Loews Hotel, 455 N. Park Dr. Tickets: hopethroughcaring.org AN EVENING IN PARIS What: The Junior League of

Chicago’s annual gala transports guests to Paris with a cocktail reception, silent auction, food stations, desserts, and dancing.

When: March 5, 7 PM Where: Revel Downtown, 440 W. Randolph St. Tickets: jlchicago.org/annualgala

Haniya Rais Tirmizi and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi

GLITZ AND GLAMOUR FASHION SHOW What: Peruse the latest baubles from

Glenn Tilton, Jim McNerney, and Patricia Maza-Pittsford

Farha and Ausaf Sayeed

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANA MIYARES

CHICAGO CONSULAR CORPS GALA Chicago Sister Cities International and World Business Chicago welcomed more than 600 guests to the Hilton Chicago for this annual celebration. The event honored Jim McNerney, chairman of The Boeing Company, with the Global Citizen Award while garnering more than $900,000 for the organizations and scholarship outreach.

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel

A. Marek Fine Jewelry and custom pieces from designers like Borris Powell, J. Toor, and Diego Rocha at A Silver Lining Foundation’s second annual fashion benefit.

When: March 15, 11:30 AM Where: The Peninsula, 108 E. Superior St. Tickets: 630-954-2662; asilverlining foundation.org HOPE GALA What: Themed “Imagine,” the U.S.

Fund for UNICEF’s ninth annual black-tie gala features a silent auction and raffle, seated dinner, and live auction, complete with an after party hosted by UNICEF’s Next Generation Chicago young professionals.

When: April 9, 6:30 PM Where: The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave. Tickets: 312-222-9121; unicefhopegala.org

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HIPSTER GENERATIONS WHO WINS THE BEARDY BATTLE BETWEEN OUR TRENDY ’HOODS OLD AND NEW?

Logan Square

Wicker Park

Former starving artists with comfy corporate art gigs, hedge fundies who want to experience “raw” Chicago.

A Fiat 500c Convertible, because it’s fuel-efficient and trendy.

The Real World: Chicago, 2002

Pork belly taco and bourbon at Big Star.

Evelyn

Graf & Lantz Frankie Satchel at p45, $425.

“I’m with Hillary!”

Logan Square

The ’90s, before all the wannabes moved in.

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POP-CULTURE MOMENT

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BABY NAME

HANDBAG OF CHOICE

ELECTION RALLYING CRY

NEIGHBORHOOD ENVY

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School of the Art Institute grads who swear they’ll never sell out.

A handmade bike from Heritage Bicycles, because it’s really fuel-efficient—and even trendier.

Chicago Fire, 2012-present

Fried chicken sandwich and Negroni slushy at Parson’s.

Evelyn (French Bulldog)

Locally made Ninja Zombie messenger bag from Defy, $170.

“Feel the Bern!”

Pilsen

The aughties, before all the wannabes moved in.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSEPH MOHAN/GETTY IMAGES (WICKER PARK); LISA BEGGS/GREETINGSTOUR.COM (LOGAN SQUARE MURAL)

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