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Information on Jessica Simpson |
You
see her on the covers of all the magazines, you watch her on MTV's
"Newlyweds," you hear her on the radio-she's Jessica Simpson and
Michelle Alegria caught up with her this week when she was in Chicago!
The 23-year-old came out to Carson Pirie Scott at the Chicago Ridge
Mall to promote her new CD, "In this Skin" on an 8-city tour sponsored
by Tommy Hilfiger and Columbia Records.
For more information:
www.jessicasimpson.com
www.mtv.com
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Information on eSkape |
Doug Banks takes a fun trip to eSkape, an amazing entertainment complex in Buffalo Grove! The 60,000-square-foot facility features bowling, indoor batting cages, an arcade, laser tag and the Grillworks restaurant and bar! The center also has space for parties and corporate events!
For more information:
eSkape
350 McHenry Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-9000
www.eskape.us
Grillworks
(847) 520-5800
www.grillworks.us
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Information on Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus |
'The Greatest Show on Earth' is making its return to Chicago and for the 133rd edition of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus, plenty of -new- thrills are in store... including the Sky Surfers and the Survivors of South Africa on the trapeze, Bailey's Comet and the chilling Globe of Death! Janet Davies visited with Bello, one of the show's big comic 'stars', to get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's show and meet the daring performers 'riding around' in the Globe of Death!
You can see the circus for yourself November 5th-16th at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL or at the United Center in Chicago November 18th-30th!
For more information:
www.ringling.com
To purchase Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus tickets visit any Ticketmaster
location, call (312) 559-1212 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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Information on Japonais |
When it comes to sushi, some run the other direction, but Lou Canellis isn't afraid of a little raw fish! He checked out Chicago's newest Japanese restaurant, Japonais! It opened up its doors just about a month ago to rave reviews! This chic restaurant offers up modern Asian cuisine in a stunning setting!
For more information:
Japonais
600 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 822-9600
www.japonaischicago.com
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Information on Jim Brickman |
Romantic piano sensation, Jim Brickman brings his concert tour "Jim Brickman and Friends" to the Chicago Theatre for one night only! Don't miss him when he takes the stage on Saturday, November 29th at 8pm!
For more information:
www.jimbrickman.com
For more information on Jim Brickman's new CD, "Peace":
www.windham.com
For more information on Jim Brickman's concert tour:
www.capa.com/chicago
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Information on "190 in 60" |
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In "190 in 60" we give you an inside look at the week's hottest happenings! This week we featured "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf", "Santa vs. The Snowman 3D", and "Fresh Faces in Fashion!"
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Information on "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf" |
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History was made this week at the DuSable Museum Theatre, when Chicago
radio legends Bonnie DeShong, Troi Tyler and LaDonna Tittle took the
stage in "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow
Is Enuf!" This powerful production tells the story of the resilience
of black women in the face of despair and pain.
For
more information:
www.coloredgirls.netfirms.com
"The
next production of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide
When The Rainbow Is Enuf" is December 6th and 7th at Kennedy King
College. For tickets, please call (312) 853-0182." |
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Information on "Santa vs. The Snowman 3D" |
Although the holidays are right around the corner, Santa is already visiting the Navy Pier IMAX Theatre in the hilarious film, "Santa vs. the Snowman 3D!" This heartwarming tale, transporting you to the magical world of Kris Kringle's village, is running through January 4th!
For more information:
www.imax.com/chicago
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Information on "Fresh Faces in Fashion" |
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Gen Art brought the nation's hottest new design talent to the Park
West Thursday as it presented its "Fresh Faces in Fashion" runway
show! Guests kept the party going all night long as models unveiled
provocative one-of-a kind looks by the country's most talented emerging
designers!
For
more information:
www.genart.org
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