CHICAGO FASHION INCUBATOR 2010
DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE

Store Hours

The retail store will be open 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. each Thursday through Saturday
and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays
through Saturday, April 18th.


About the Chicago Fashion Incubator
at Macy’s on State Street

The Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI)
provides six emerging Chicago-based
designers with the resources, including
workspace, curriculum and mentoring,
to launch their careers in fashion. The
Designers in Residence (DIR) are
provided office space, including
computers and software; a workshop
room with sample production space
and a resource section; as well as a
showroom. DIR are required to
complete a core curriculum of
workshops and seminars conducted at
the Incubator location at Macy’s on
State Street for the duration of a one-
year period starting in March 2010. CFI
is part of the Mayor's Fashion Initiative,
which supports and promotes fashion
designers living and working in
Chicago through events, seminars and
City programs.  
PRINCESS YASMIN AGA KHAN
HONORS MOTHER AS CHAIR OF
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
CHICAGO RITA HAYWORTH GALA






Daughter of Legendary Film Star Pays Tribute
to Her Mother and Raises Awareness and Funds
to Fight Alzheimer’s







CHICAGO, April 12, 2010 – The 23rd annual Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala will be held on Mother’s
Day eve, Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park ( 200 North Columbus Drive ).  Princess Yasmin
Aga Khan, daughter of Hollywood actress, Rita Hayworth, will serve as general chair of the event which will be hosted by
the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala steering committee.

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan established the Rita Hayworth Galas to pay tribute to her mother, Rita Hayworth, who lived
with Alzheimer’s for many years before succumbing to the disease in 1987.  The event is held annually in Chicago , New
York and Dallas and has raised more than $53 million over the years providing support to valuable Alzheimer’s
Association programs and funding for Alzheimer research.  

Two honors will be presented at the Gala.  The Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Foundation will receive the Alzheimer’s
Association’s Civic Award for their significant efforts to advance Alzheimer’s disease research.  

The Alzheimer’s Association Corporate Award will be presented to MB Financial Bank.  Led by CEO Mitchell Feiger, MB
Financial Bank has committed significant resources to the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission and they have been a
leader in raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease as sponsors of the Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala since 2002.

A premier event in Chicago , the Rita Hayworth Gala theme is “Le Monde est un Cirque!” based on the 1964 film, “Circus
World,” starring Rita Hayworth and John Wayne.  The Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park will be transformed into a circus
complete with live cirque entertainment including acrobats, contortionists, aerialists, jugglers and a ring master.  Guests
will also enjoy and elegant five course meal and dancing.

Funds raised through the Rita Hayworth Gala support the Alzheimer's Association’s mission of providing care and
support resources for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as funding groundbreaking
research into the cause, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s.  As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with
Alzheimer’s, and this number is estimated to grow to as many as 16 million by the year 2050.  In Illinois alone, more than
200,000 people have Alzheimer’s disease.  

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala or to order tickets, call the Alzheimer's
Association at (312) 335-5216 or visit
www.alz.org/galas/Rita.

CONTACT:

Kate Meyer:  
kate.meyer@alz.org

o: 312.604.2435 m: 312.714.2769




About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our
mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and
support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world
without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit
www.alz.org.
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also to the month of May. Mother's Day weekend, May 8 and 9, enjoy the very best in art, dance and music celebrating
the seven ancient Celtic Nations. Those nations include Ireland; Scotland; Cornwall; Isle of Man; Wales; Galicia, Spain
and Brittany, France. Celtic music enfolds a variety of rich cultures, as various geographical areas contribute diverse
backgrounds and flavors. Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates this history with music and traditions that date back to 300
B.C.

This year, Celtic Fest Chicago will feature a full line-up of world-class entertainment both days including Ireland's The
Saw Doctors on Saturday and the popular French Canadian group La Bottine Souriante to close the festival on Sunday.

Highlights of the festival in Millennium Park include the Men in Kilts Contest on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage on
Saturday. This unique contest allows the ladies to pick their favorite set of legs in kilts; all brave lads can sign up at the
festival. You won't want to miss the bagpipe parade through the park and bagpipe circle in front of the "Bean" or Cloud
Gate. The Next Generation Stage will host local music school performers during the day and continue through the
evening with established bands.

On the South Promenade the FlyNovaScotia.com Gathering tent will feature the Harp and Uilleann Pipe music during
the day and then the dance and music of Canada's Celtic Capitol through the talent of Nova Scotian musicians
perform each evening. Celtic dancing will be performed, including Irish ceili dancing and Scottish country dance
instruction in the evening on the North Promenade. Additionally, the Celtic Art Fair will be featured on both promenades.

The festival begins at
11:00 am each day in Millennium Park located at Michigan Avenue and Randolph. For more
information, including the full line-up call the Mayor's Office of Special Events at (312) 744-3315 or visit www.
celticfestchicago.us. Become a fan on Facebook (Celtic Fest Chicago).


Lift your spirits!

A spring season favorite returns on May 1 with Mayor Daley's Kids & Kites Festival, 10am-4pm at Lincoln Park, Lake
Shore Drive and Montrose.

Free kite kits will be available for kids (while supplies last) to make, decorate and fly, plus professionals will be
demonstrating how to fly a kite.

In addition to strolling entertainment, kids can enjoy the big kite candy drop.


Save Room for Cake

Chicago is having a birthday party and you're invited. Especially if your birthday is the same- March 4. The celebration
is at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street,
11am-12:30pm and includes a brief program, free birthday
cake from The Bleeding Heart Bakery and a special certificate if you share the birthday. The museum is free
admission during the hours of the party.


You can put it on the Board - yes!

The city's free festival calendar is all in place. The free festivals and events produced by MOSE are as follows:

    •Chicago Farmers Markets, presented by Country Financial, May-October in various locations
    •12th Annual Mayor Daley's Kids & Kites, May 1 in Lincoln Park
    •14 th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago presented by Flynovascotia.com,May 8-9 in Millennium Park
    •Chicago Memorial Day Parade, May 29 on State Street from Randolph to Van Buren
    •26th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival, June 5-6 in Millennium Park
    •27th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, June 11-13 in Grant Park
    •Bike to Work Rally, presented by 312 Urban Wheat Ale Island - Chicago, June 18 on Daley Plaza
    •30th Annual Taste of Chicago, June 25-July 4 in Grant Park
    •18th Annual Humana Race to Taste, June 27 in Grant Park
    •4th of July Fireworks Displays, July 4 at three lakefront locations
    •52nd Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell, August 14-15 at North Ave. Beach
    •32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, presented by Carefusion on September 4-5 in Grant Park
    •22nd Annual ¡Viva! Chicago@ Latin Music Festival, September 17-18 in Millenium Park
    •20th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival, October 8-9 in Millenium Park
    •Halloween Franken Plaza, October 22-31 on Daley Plaza
    •Maxwell Street Market, Sundays, Year-round at Desplaines at Roosevelt Road
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Josef Puehringer, a native of Austria, learned engraving as a
young man in his homeland and then moved on to begin his
career in Chicago forty-three years ago.   

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Esperanza
Latina Editor
(preferred) or UR SuperModels, will
receive a COMPED ticket for this
Premiere Women's Self defense
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These type of classes are very
informative, and can sometimes be a
little pricey- take advantage of them
looking to build and connect with UR.
They  know how important it is or can
be for women
to know basic tactics.
They also train police officers. They do
not use their defense for competition,
but for helping and
awareness/protection.

Hope many of you can make it :) Feel
free to spread the word...tell them to
say "Asha" for free ticket reservation.
Event is in Chicago.

www.iamselfdefense.com is the site
with the time, date and location.  
Please have anyone interested RSVP
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and mention your name and their
association with you and their
admission will be free.

Thank you again, and we are excited
to show you how our program is the
best anyone has ever seen!

Dominick
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Lead Instructor
Izzo Training Systems
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Note from
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Brando in On The Waterfront , was interviewed by the prime time host of Turner Classic
Movies, Robert Osborne, at Chicago's preserved Music Box Theatre, built in 1929. The
evening began with entertainment by organist Dennis Scott, an...d following the
interesting, bright, and humorous stories related by Miss Saint and her answers to
questions from some members of the completely sold out house, there was a screening of
the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, North by Northwest, which starred the beautiful star
opposite handsome Cary Grant.

                                                        -Steve Starr
Upcoming Events

April 23, 2010
Private Event
Esplanada Lakes
Downers Grove, Illinois

April 24, 2010
Private Event
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

April 27, 2010
Tuscany Oak Brook
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Oak Brook, Illinois 60521
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Public Welcome


Visit
www.gretapope.com for
event updates throughout the
month

To book Greta Pope and her
musicians, contact
booking@gretapope.com
or call 773-965-4200


Jazz and More!...with
Greta Pope
hosted this years Greater Chicago Networking event.

This was my second year to report on this exciting group
of professional giants.  

Jason Jacobsohn, Director of Business Development for
Sales Results, Inc. and Lilian  Bjorseth connected us
with outstanding tips to guarantee us a step up the
ladder.  

We learned how important it was to listen and to offer
help before asking for it because after all the law of the
universe precedes us if only we learned how to apply
this mighty force.  
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-Sandra Smith-Doghmi

Located in the Heart of
Chicago-the Pilsen neighborhood
at 1515 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL

This very friendly restaurant
serves authentic Mexican cuisine
with great prices.  

The Gutierrez family is very proud
of the restaurant, and the history
is a classic American Dream:
Emeterio and Maria arrived in
Chicago in the 1950s, establishing
their restaurant in 1962. It is now
operated by their son Danny and
grandson Danny Jr.

Daniel Gutierrez, Jr, owner and
Esperaza Vasquez,  Managing
Director
Behind Class Doors
Advertising Agency at Red Carpet
Concierge discuss the family
history and the wonderful recipes
handed down by his Grandmother.

Many thanks for the delightful and
delicious spread at the
"Outstanding Chicago Community
Award Event".
Guess who these celebrities are?
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Photo is not by Steve Starr!
Outstanding Chicago Celebrity Photographer Steve Starr shows
his beautiful crystal award received at the Seneca Hotel on April
13th.  Steve is responsible for most of the great photo's
everyone enjoys on Red Carpet Concierge.

The award was designed especially for the award ceremony by
Josef Puehringer, a native of Austria, who learned engraving as
a young man in his homeland and then moved on to begin his
career in Chicago forty-three years ago.  Please visit his website
The Crystal Cave!

                      
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Latinos. Held annually in Chicago since 1985, it is organized by the International Latino Cultural
Center (ILCC) and sponsored by a number of national corporations as well as by the local Latino
community.

Esperanza Vasquez, Managing Director of Behind Class Doors Advertising Agency, a division of
Red Carpet Concierge posses with Gerardo Tort, Director of the movie "Round Trip".

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Ty Pennington, star of television's Extreme Home Makeover, was in town April 15, 2010, to
perform a cooking show for a huge crowd of admirers at the fabulous Kenmore Live Studios on


Metropolitian Club
Women's Business Expo

Tuesday, April 20th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm  
on the 66th floor of Willis Tower for the
Metropolitan Club Women's Business Expo.  

The Event:

28 Businesses  showcased their companies

A short presentation by the Anti Cruelty Society
( the beneficiary for the night)

Complimentary wine and appetizers were served
through out the evening

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Kim Wynette, Event Planning/Marketing at 220 Communications
and Esperanza Vasquez, Managing Director with Behind Class
Doors
(a Red Carpet Concierge division) enjoy a night at the Drake
Hotel at Cece & Melinda's high-end event with exclusive attention
from several Chicago vendors.
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Bryan K Osburn is the type of fashion
designer that takes your breath away and transports you to
yesterdays mode of glamour and high fashion.  

We have waited a long time for it to return.   

The models graced the runway with confidence and flair that
not only

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Clarence Davis, Executive Director of Red Carpet in Paris, Esperanza
Vasques, Managing Director, Behind Class Doors and Charles
Walker, Global Networking with owners of Red Carpet Concierge
Sandra & Chakib Doghmi at the Metropolitian Club for the Women's
Business Expo.
The Premier Contemporary Hotel in the Center of Downtown Chicago
Located in the center of downtown Chicago’s exciting River North area and minutes from the Loop – the New Chicago
– the contemporary Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza offers exceptional views of the Chicago River and the Chicago
skyline. Their atrium lobby is uniquely situated 15 floors above the street level excitement, adjacent to the
Merchandise Mart and the Shops at the Mart, and minutes from Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile shopping
district, and the Loop, downtown Chicago's energetic business center. Their recent $20 million redesign is apparent in
every aspect of the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, from our stunning atrium lobby to our 521 comfortable and contemporary
guest rooms and suites, each with individual climate control, complimentary WiFi, and breathtaking skyline views.

With its ideal location at the heart of Chicago’s downtown and close to the Loop, the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza is the
perfect choice for business meetings, social events, weddings or a weekend getaway. Our 25,000 square feet of
meeting, conference, and function space, including two ballrooms, encompasses two entire floors and 20 separate
spaces that can accommodate groups from 10 to 1000 guests.

For more information
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Attention All Divas
In writing this book, it is not my intention (in any way, shape, or form) to make light of the current
economic situation in which we find ourselves.

economic recession of their lifetimes.  There have been 10 recessions in the United States
since the end of World War II.  However, only the recessions of 1958 and the early seventies
come close to the magnitude of the current recession.  With that in mind, the econonmic
recession we are currently experiencing is approximately 20% more sever than...
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Esperanza Vasques from Red Carpet Concierge at the Latino
Film Festival.
COVER CHICAGO TV DIRECTOR MARK RACHID AND CHICAGO'S VERY OWN STEVE STARR
The cosmetic professionals at the Estee Lauder cosmetic counter assisted shoppers in the Sax
5th Avenue, Michigan Avenue location.  

Their Re-nutriv products brought my underprivileged face to life with their lifting serum.  Sorry,
                                                                    
       -Sandra Smith-Doghmi
Tea with Cylie at the Drake
Hotel discussing the coming
event for etiquette class for
young ladies on May 15th.  This
will be a Cece & Melinda event.
Tuesday, April 27th from 6-8pm at Bloomingdale’s.

20% of the proceeds raised at the event will go directly to ASAP’s scholarship fund.
Also, purchase over $100 in Supima products and receive a spectator ticket ($75 value) to the ASAP
Foundation’s Chance of a Lifetime Poker Tournament and Casino Night.

For more information please visit
www.theasapfoundation.org
Sandra Smith-Doghmi, Vladimir
M. Platonov, co-Mayor of
Moscow and Esperanza
Vasquez at the Russian
Foundation of Chicago at the
Russian Pointe boutique on
Michigan Avenue.

Compass Lexecon is a proud
sponsor of the reception
hosted by
Moscow-Chicago Sister Cities
Committee and the Russian
Foundation of Chicago to
welcome and honor the
delegation of Moscow Mayor's
office
representatives of
parliamentary and business
leaders.

      
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CONCIERGE MEDIA GROUP
MANAGING DIRECTOR
The search for the new Managing Director is over.  We  looked for an innovative, informative and well
connected individual to entertain a host of publishers, writers, creative directors, videographers,
photographers, webmasters, event planners,etc. and we found all these attributes and more with
Yvonne F. Brown.
Our members will consist of
1. the media and
2. those in search of media.  
There will be an event to network the members and associate members in the near future.
We look forward to your participation and wish you prosperous connections!

YVONNE F. BROWN


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