Hearts on Fire

photos by Kari Skaflen

Hearts on Fire presented their "Architectural Collection" Wednesday at the Chicago Spire/NBC Tower on the 18th floor hosted by Kelly Ryan O'Brien and Amanda Puck. All jewelry presented at this event was inspired by famous buildings or known architecture. A tribute piece was made for the Chicago Spire that is in the process of being built here.

It was all about sparkle Wednesday night. Guests were invited to sit and lounge in a smaller sitting room or were able to chat amongst others in the main hallway that was lined with bar high round tables. Jewelry on display for the night consisted of a picture of the architecture or building that the piece was inspired by, as well as a brief description of how and why this building was such an inspiration. The "perfect cut" diamond had a perfect revealing of their new "Architectural Collection."
-Katie Davidson

Private Dinner Party for Michigan Avenue Mag

Matthew Modine and Dan Uslan
Photo by Barry Brecheisen

Andrea Schwartz, LeeAnn Trotter, Laura Schwartz
Photo by Barry Brecheisen

Michigan Avenue Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine which will launch in Chicago this September hosted a private dinner party at Luxbar last night. The star-studded event brought in Weeds actor Matthew Modine, who joined Publisher and President of Michigan Ave. Mag, Dan Uslan, as well as staffers, Kelly Ryan O'brien - Director of PR and Marketing and Susanna Homan - Executive Editor. Notable guests included Andrea Schwartz of Macy's, LeeAnn Trotter-NBC5's entertainment reporter, Angela Wise from the Horseshoe Casino and X/A's Amanda Puck. Guests enjoyed private dining in an upstairs space with its own private balcony, with great starters like mini crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms before the main course of their signature steak or tuna steak. The party was kicked off with a toast of Terlato Wines to celebrate the launch of this new magazine and visiting actor, Matthew Modine.

For more information about Michigan Avenue Magazine, visit www.michiganavemag.com.