There couldn’t have been a better guy for the Apparel Industry Foundation to honor than Chicago’s Mr. Hollywood himself, Bill Zwecker! He is literally beloved 
the world over and the standing room only crowd Tuesday evening at the Casino proved it. This event benefitted the Stanley Paul-Raelene Mittelman Scholarship 
Fund which was created in 1990 by Stanley to honor his dear sister, Raelene. Through this scholarship fund, monies are used as tuition for the study of Fashion Design in a 
Chicago area college or university. Raelene Mittelman mentored and encouraged many young designers after her own early years participating in every aspect of the 
fashion business from modeling to owning several of her own boutiques. I think she would be very proud of what and who this event honors every year. Past recipients have included Donna 
LaPietra, Leslie Hindman, Mary Ann Childers, Dori Wilson, Victor Skrebneski, Mark Heister, Ann Gerber and Tony Jones. The roaster/toasters for the evening were wonderful, clever and funny and included John Barron, Christie Hefner, Leslie Hindman, Terry Savage, Maureen Smith and Dori Wilson. There was 
an amusing video presentation at the beginning narrated by toast mistress Anna Davlantes that had the crowd in stitches. Bill’s list of achievements and awards are too many to 
mention without this little blog turning into “War and Peace” but suffice it to say he has won everything and been on every major TV and radio station known to mankind. Seen in the crowd of happy well wishers were Hazel Barr, Robin Berger, Neal Zucker, Sherren 
Leigh, Alderman Ed Burke, Bill Marovitz, Greg Hyder, Helen Melchior, Roxanne Atkins, Leslie and Bob Zentner, John Walcher, Patrick Plante, Brenda Sexton and Greg Nye, Linda Johnson Rice, Vonita Reescer, Victor Skrebneski, E.B. Smith, Lynda Silverman, Beverly Blettner (Event 
Chair), Bruce MacArthur, Whitney and Jerry Lasky, Mamie Walton, Diane and Sandy Whiteley, Linda Heister, Ann Gerber, Martin Gapshis, Dennis Minkel, Ken Norgan, Cynthia Olsen, Maureen and Marc Schulman and Michael Kutza among many others. And 
speaking of Michael, he was one busy man on this night too: Not only did he celebrate with Bill but he also picked up another honor of his own from The Niagara Foundation at the Ritz which awards individuals and organizations for their community service…we all know he sure deserves it! Congrats Mike! And Bill, long may you reign! :) For more photos, click here!
This year’s Spring Luncheon for the Service Club was held at one of my favorite places in town: The Palmer House! Our guest speaker was Carol Marin and she was UNBELIEVABLE! I’ve always 
admired her from afar but to hear her speak and to actually talk to her (I was fortunate to be at her table) made me a forever fan. Her intelligence has always been 
apparent, her talk to the club was interesting, appropriate, inspiring and more but to actually find out that she is also so very nice, interested in all discussions, conversant on all subjects and did I mention pretty?! This successful woman really has it all and it’s no 
wonder: Born in Chicago, she grew up reading the legendary Mike Royko and listening to the 
commentaries of Len O’Connor. Her own news career began in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1972 and in 1976, she moved to Nashville as the anchor of the 6 p.m. 
news and established herself as one of the market’s top reporters. In 1978, she returned home to Chicago to anchor and report for WMAQ-TV 
and was promoted to anchor the station’s 10 p.m. newscast in 1985 – a position she held until 1997 when she joined the staff of 60 Minutes II. She left CBS in 2002 and began 
writing a weekly column for the Chicago Tribune and in 2004 was hired away by the Chicago Sun-Times. She is the political editor for NBC5 and an interviewer/contributor to WTTW’s Chicago Tonight program. She was one of the 
best speakers we’ve ever had, thanks to Sharyl Mackey, who secured this dynamo for us. And now let’s talk about the beautiful Palmer House Honore Ballroom filled with gorgeous ladies in gorgeous hats! The Spring Luncheon has always had wonderful guest speakers and the ladies are always required to wear hats and this year did not disappoint. As you can see 
wonderful with a perfect menu including a spring salad of Bibb lettuce and watercress with spring berries, toasted almonds and champagne vinaigrette. The entrée was a pan seared lemon chicken breast with artichoke lemon sauce. Chef Stephen Henry is a god in the kitchen and every event I’ve attended has been sheer perfection. Thanks to Carol Marin, the Palmer House and the Service Club for making this wonderful afternoon so memorable. 🙂 Click here for more pics!
Have you heard that Robert Downey, Jr. is coming to Chicago?! I couldn’t believe this when I first heard about this major coup that the Gene Siskel Film Center had scored for their upcoming gala! But then, why would I be so surprised when last year’s guest was George Lucas?! Robert (I love thinking we’re 
on a first name basis) will be the recipient of this year’s Renaissance Award from the Gene Siskel Film Center on Saturday, June 19th at the Ritz-Carlton. Robert is one of the most respected and versatile actors of his generation. He is the winner of two Golden Globe Awards and has twice been nominated for an Academy Award, for his performances in “Chaplin” and “Tropic Thunder.” He began acting at age five when his father directed him in the film “Pound” and since then has worked with the biggest names in the business. Now YOU can see him 
in person in Chicago: There will be an interview conducted by Todd Phillips as well as an incredible live auction and raffle. Dinner will be a surprise so I can’t tell you about it…I hope you can come and see for yourself! Gala co-chairs are Ellen Sandor and Bill Marcus and all proceeds benefit the Gene Siskel Film Center. Tickets start at $400 and can be obtained by calling 312-846-2072 or by visiting www.siskelfilmcenter.org.
Amy Tara Koch wrote a book and everybody came…to Harry Winston (of course, what did you expect?) to help her celebrate! Amy is a one-woman dynamo as her list of 
credits attest to. She is a Chicago-based freelance journalist who contributes to Town & Country, the NY Times, American Way, Inc., Travel & Leisure, DailyCandy, The Huffington Post and Child. She has also served as a style 
columnist for the Chicago Tribune, a fashion and beauty editor for iVillage, host for The Inc. Life (an online trend program for Inc. magazine), trend reporter for NBC (WMAQ-TV) and a style expert for Vogue 
and USA Today. Whew…I am already tired of writing all of this—imagine how SHE must
feel?! She lives in Chicago with her supportive husband, Peter Gottlieb, and their darling daughters, Isabella and Brette. On top of all of this, she is one cool chick! Wow Amy…congrats on your new book, “Bump It Up.” This book is a must-have style guide for mothers-to-be and anyone even thinking about it!!! (Photos by Bob Carl…click here to view more!)
I am so very happy for newlywed Rochelle Smith Trotter! As you may recall, she married star chef Charlie Trotter in the sun-drenched Maldives on February 21st at the One & Only Resort. Well, now she just celebrated with her girlfriends in beautiful Miami Beach with a bachelorette party to end all parties! Lucky 
from Chef Trotter, of course!), at Monty’s with Denise Dayan’s yacht (The Azimut, docked nearby) at the prime table in the MIDDLE of Mr. Chow (which is a nearly impossible reservation to get), at the Shore Club and then Sushi Samba for a goodbye brunch. Rochelle and Chef Trotter’s U.S.-based nuptials will occur on June 19th on the beach of his mother’s home in Wilmette! Don’t you just love a real life fairytale? Love and congrats Ro and Charlie!!
Mark your calendars now and prepare for some fun in the sun with FUR when PAWS 
You all know Morris Gearring!? You might have seen him at Neiman’s pulling together amazing wardrobes for Chicago’s high society but did you know he is also one heck of an entertainer? In his one-man show, “Something About Oscar!,” Morris 
channels Oscar Brown, Jr. Born in 1926, Oscar was a legendary singer, songwriter, playwright, pianist, poet and civil rights activist. You can catch his show, with Koco Brunson and his quartet, at Davenport’s at 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave starting May 21st and running through May 24th with special guest Maggie Brown. Hope to see you there!
The 61st Annual Old Town Art Fair, the largest juried fair in the country, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 12th and 13th from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. This year’s fair will feature over 260 artists, garden walks and more! It is always so 
much fun and is the Old Town Triangle Association’s major annual fundraiser. I am proud to be a part of their 7th Annual First Sight Kick-Off Party called “On the Road Again” at A New Leaf Studio on Friday, June 11th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be specialty cocktails and a silent auction featuring the works of 
selected artists exhibiting in the fair and an after-party immediately following across the street at Perennial. It is always a magical summer day/night for both the fair and the Kick-Off so I hope you can come out and enjoy Chicago at its finest in my favorite neighborhood! Tickets are $65 in advance and $70 at the door. Please call the Mayor of Old Town and Event Chair Shirley Baugher at 312-337-1938 or order online until June 9th at www.oldtownartfair.com. Remember, reservations are limited so hurry Hurry HURRY!
Whew, that’s a lot of news…hope you had some coffee to get you through it! And now, something to make you smile. Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Candace
Candace@CandidCandace.com
P.S. Congrats to one of my favorite photographers, Jack Perno, on the latest DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS issue of Factio Magazine! He is their go-to guy and I am so glad his amazing talent has found such a perfect outlet! Talk about a dream collaboration! Check out his beautiful photos (including ones of this gorgeous gown by Chicago designer Jermikko) and see more in this month’s Factio!
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Great pictures, always surrounded by the famous, it looks like it was a great event