Yearly Archives November 1, 2011

Now that the 7th annual Chicago Fashion Focus has come to an end, this is the perfect time to reflect on the city’s initiative to cultivate local talent. Having just seen a parade of various trades, be it designers, producers, stylists, models, photographers and more, it’s comforting to know that the city is trying to help these emerging artists find a voice. Chicago definitely has been and still is a launching pad for many careers.

NERD ALERT! Joe here from Rockit Ranch Productions with an important message for you all. Do you enjoy FASHION SHOWS? Do you enjoy WORLD OF WARCRAFT? Do you enjoy SUPPORTING GOOD CAUSES? If you answered YES to any of these, I have just the thing for you. Come down to Bloomingdale's on Wednesday, November 2 from 6:30-9:00pm for the Geek 2 Chic fashion show hosted by Microsoft.

When I am not working with my Rockit Ranch family to deliver the best in food & fun at our establishments, I love working to entertain people on TV, Movies, here on my blog & any other way that I hope makes people happy as well (my reel). Most of the time it's on my weekly segment Thursdays 9a on ABC TV's Windy City Live, but I also like auditioning for parts in movies and tv shows that are in town filming, like this one for FX's newest pilot "Powers" where I play a Chicago cop.

Chicago Sports icons Mike Ditka and Joel Quenneville were two big reasons Chicago was recently named the most “moustache-friendly” city in the U.S. by the American Mustache Institute. And this November, you can help to continue the tradition and sport a ‘stache for Movember, the not-for profit charity that challenges men across the country to raise awareness and funds for cancers affecting men by growing a Mo (slang for moustache).

Highwood might be a small city in the North Shore, but what we lack in size, we certainly have in heart. Take our second annual Great Pumpkin Fest into consideration to get an idea of what I mean.

As one of the headlining shows during Fashion Focus Chicago, Conscious Living TV presents Vert Couture. This runway show is ready to wow the crowd and make fashionistas fall in love with the fashions of 2012. This Thursday, October 20th, prepare to get your green on with this 3rd annual event. Vert Couture is unlike any other fashion show out there- it focuses on Chicago’s sustainable fair trade fashion movement and the runway takes place on one of the largest green roofs in the Unites States! It was created by Michael and Bianca Alexander, founders of Conscious Planet Media, an Emmy award-winning green television, video and film productions company. Billy is on the host committee and thrilled to be a part of this earth-friendly evening of fashion.

Through Illinois Eye-Bank, thousands of Illinois residents facing blindness have had their sight restored. On October 15, the Eye-Bank will be holding their Aviators Night to benefit the organization. For just $150, you can spend the night like you stepped into the life of a rich airplane baron - surrounded by jets, luxury cars, gourmet food, and premium drinks! Or you can go for the $250 VIP package to get even more perks like VIP seating and table service.

This event focuses on encouraging guests to implement their ideas, to learn from the experiences of others and to take action toward success. Our mission is to facilitate Chicagoans in reaching their greatest potential in self and business.

Get your boxing gloves out and keep your guard up! Legends Fight Night is celebrating its ninth year and it keeps getting bigger and better! “Fight Night” is one of the most notorious charity events in Chicago and has raised over $1.6 million dollars, benefitting numerous charities. This year, however, “Fight Night” is going even bigger when it comes to helping out. To reach and help more charities founder Neal Wilkinson and the Board of Directors launched the OpenField Foundation (O.F.F) earlier this year. The O.F.F.’s purpose is to help support small, new and undeserved charities by being a charitable fundraising platform through grants, gifts, and donations.

Collaboraction presents “Fashion Mash”, an evening showcasing Chicago talent in all different and creative ways. Join in on a fun night with fashion, visual art, and live music at the Flat Iron Arts Building on Saturday, October 8th.There will be tons of local designers, bands, and DJs that will be together under one roof showing off their talents.