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The Chicago Show Returns

A lessandra Branca and Suzette Bross Bulley are a dynamic duo. They are good friends, longtime next-door neighbors, and occasional collaborators—interiors for Branca, and photography for Bulley. It seemed a natural fit then for the pair to once again join forces, this time for fundraising surrounding The Chicago Show—Antiques & Art & Modern. There will

Jeté

One of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, The Joffrey Ballet has a reputation for boundary-breaking performances with a mix of all-time classics, modern masterpieces, and original works. That stellar reputation has been shaped by Greg Cameron, who has been leading The Joffrey Ballet as president and CEO since 2013, and Ashley Wheater

Material Man

Perhaps you’ve been to the Kara Mann-designed Talbott Hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast and longingly eyed the plaster and limewash-finished walls with a gloss drip. Or maybe you visited the 2020 Lake Forest Showhouse and fell in love with the ceiling mural—created with plaster washed with layers of acrylic paint and gold leaf accents—in Studio

The Buzz: August 2022

BRINGING ITS COASTAL aesthetic from the California shore to the North Shore, design-driven luxury home brand, Serena & Lily, set anchor in their newest location—right in the heart of Winnetka. Located on Gage Street, this is Serena & Lily’s 16th design shop and the second location in Illinois—the first being in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. The

Engaged

The path that Jennifer Armetta, Owner and Director of Chicago’s ENGAGE Projects, took to becoming a gallerist was hardly direct. There were twists and turns, personal and professional, that she credits with leading to her most recent role. “Most of my family members were in the medical field,” shares Armetta, “and, since I always liked

Ghost Story

When most people are asked to define the military, their answers often include descriptions of marching soldiers or rumbling tanks. But few include stories about the Ghost Army—a covert unit of talented artists who were carefully selected and, in some cases, hand-picked for their specialized skill set. “The Ghost Army helped the United States military

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