ARAB HERITAGE MONTH

Chicago Celebrated Arab Heritage Month November 18th at the Chicago Cultural Center in Yates Hall. The event was hosted by Mayor Richard M. Daley, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations and the Advisory Council on Arab Affairs. The room was filled to capacity.

Michelle Washington, 12 years old and her Mom. Michelle is from Lindbloom Math & Science Academy where she is an Academic Center Student. She performed an Arab song and dance routine for Arab Heritage Month.

Fatimah Muhammad and her Grancmother enjoy the Arab Heritage function. Fatimah also attends Lindblom Math & Science Academy

Chicago was Red Hot!!!

Friday, September 26th, 2008 Northerly Island Chicago celebratedwith a Salute to Chicago's own Fashion Visionary, Dorothy Fuller. The Red Carpet show began with anAccessory Exhibit, Reception and Strolling Supper. The Fashion Show began at 7:30 p.m. with an After Party featuring Ken Arlen's Entourage. The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. presented this ninth annual glamour night combining a stunning and sober reality check on fashion. I attended the evening with Yana from The Yana Collection.

Here's Chicago and The Local Tourist

Here's Chicago, Jim Grillo and The Local Tourist, Theresa Carter present an Evening of Networking at Texas De Brazil at 51 E. Ohio. Their efforts renewed the fact that networking in Chicago was fabulous and included strong established businesses such as AMA, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, Windy City Limousine, Millennium Knickerbock Hotel and Escapades Travel to name a few. Watch our event page for more of Jim and Theresa. Texas de Brazil opened their hospitality in a grand way and we experienced more than just a tasting! My opinion-you will want to tell all your friends.

Garrett Ripley's

Garrett Ripley's

712 N Clark

312 642 2900

Casual pub style with a fabulous gourmet menu. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Miss Romania United States 2008-Adela Fulea

SECOND ANNUAL
MISS ROMANIA UNITED STATES
CROWNS ITS 2008 WINNER

Chicago, IL - June 25th, 2008 On
Sunday evening the Gateway
Theatre Chicago hosted the Second
Annual Miss Romania United States
Beauty Pageant. After an intense 2
hour finale, a star-studded panel of
judges chose Adela Fulea, 22, from
Ohio, as Miss Romania United States
2008.



The show was hosted by Dan Negru,
TV show host from the Romanian TV
Station, Antena One, and by Ligia
Florescu, aspiring actress from
Chicago.



Throughout the two-hour event, the
contestants competed in three
categories: casual, swim suit, talent
and evening gown. The interview was
also part of the judging but it was
based on answers to questions from
application forms.



This year’s winner, Adela Fulea, was
born and raised in beautiful city of
Sibiu, Romania and moved to US with
her parents in 1995. Currently she is
a full time student at Cleveland State
University, Majoring in
Communications and Public
Relations. Adela is proud of her
Romanian ancestry, and in her year-
long reign she aims to strengthen the
Romanian-American community by
actively advocating for unity,
understanding and aid for the
recently arrived young Romanians.
Also she plans in raising awareness
upon the breast cancer disease by
actively participating at local and
national awareness campaigns.



This year’s panel of judges featured
Joey Majumdar, Houbrigant
Perfumes representative and well
known pageant coordinator and
organizer, Dorel Nasui CEO and
President of AI Radio, Distributor of
Motorola Products in the US, Florina
Petcu, Romanian Actress and Muay
Thai US Team Fighter, Stephanie
Svec and Lisa Corcoran,
representatives from One
Magnificent Model, Kasia Koniar,
Elite Chicago representative, Altin
Naska, founder of S.P.A.C.E.
Southport Performing Arts
Conservatory & Entertainment and
Michael Foster, Sales executive at
the Seneca Hotel and independent
movie producer.



While the judges were deliberating, a
local Romanian talent, Ruxandra,
took over the stage and impressed
the audience with her outstanding
voice and performance. Her live
show featured covers from Laura
Pausini and The Fugees. Andrei
Dan, Romanian Conservatory
graduate, had accompanied all of
Ruxandra’s appearances on stage,
showing his piano playing talent for
the first time in front of the Romanian
American audience.

Lux5 and Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago Partnering

AND

Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago

Press Release Chicago, Il 6/19/08 Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago and The Lux5 Group based in Newport Beach, CA, America’s premier event company focusing on luxury entertainment and high-end brand marketing are forming a partnership for the June 28th convention at Navy Pier from 3 PM to 10 PM in Hall A.

The unique attractions at Lux5’s ultra exclusive events span from rare and exotic automobiles to million dollar yachts, and from haute couture fashion shows and VIP lounges to the most sought after brands from all over the world.





In September of 2007, the first Lux5 event was held in Orange County at the Grove of Anaheim. The Orange County launch paved the way for future success. Since then, this savvy and affluent community has been setting the stage for what is now spreading across the nation, and even the world. An environment where several successful moguls showcase privately owned possessions and individuals to ultra luxury brands fuse fashion and glamour with modern lifestyle.

Sandra Smith-Doghmi, a chicago concierge will be featured at the event to assist with hospitality and customer service to this luxurious convention and its attendees. Sandy has been in the hospitality industry for 17 years and is connecting with Jeff Niles from Lux5 their Director of Program Development. Jeff explains, "the range of participants in the Lux5 Event is a diverse group similarly focused on the multi-billion dollar international luxury segment. Each and every one of the exhibitors is amongst the absolute top in the marketplace".

On entering a Lux5 Event, you will witness a sea of luxury and exotic vehicles adorned with a variety of customized parts and products all competing for top honors. For only a few hours, every foot of the venue is transformed into a spectacular high-end showcase. The visitors are treated to not only sensational product presentations and industry firsts, but also dazzling stage entertainment full of glitter and glamour with international DJ’s and several fully hosted VIP lounges with Beautiful Bartenders at every corner. The extraordinary mix of exclusive products creates a paradise for lovers of the luxury life. Visitors to the Lux5 Event can buy cars and boats, participate in an investment project or seek financial advice. Products such as limited edition watches, rare tech gadgets, boutique clothes, fine jewelry, and high-end merchandise can all be bought directly at the Lux5 Event. The range of participants in the Lux5 Event is a diverse group similarly focused on the multi-billion dollar international luxury segment. Each and every one of the exhibitors is amongst the absolute top in the marketplace. Naturally, the big corporations are represented, but for smaller and new brands, too, the event is the perfect opportunity to present themselves to the public at large.





Some of the sectors represented include: Luxury & Exotic Cars, Fashion & Haute Couture Jewelry & Watches, Boats & Yachts, Lifestyle Travel, Private Jets & Helicopters, Investment, Spirits & Haute Cuisine, Cosmetics & Beauty, Home entertainment, Sound & Vision, Telecom Hotels & Resorts, Property Banking & Finance. Not only the event organizers, but also the exhibitors play a large role in the unique appearance of the Lux5 Event. Participants pull out all the stops to give their exhibit space the exquisite appeal their products deserve. It’s not out of the norm for stands to have production designers, lavish offerings, libations and live entertainment. Each exhibitor creates their own, unique experience, making their booth the ideal place to receive key business relations. Lux5’s objective is to appeal to the senses in a unique entertaining environment and connect this with the celebration of ultra luxury lifestyle. See it… Feel it… Try it… Buy it! In offering a savvy event platform where exclusivity, timeless class, professionalism and glamour come together and, naturally, can be obtained. The LUX5 Event Group welcomes you to enjoy five-star entertainment, and ultimately, Living the Modern Luxury Lifestyle!