Lunch, Rush Hour Classes Launch With China Grill Event

Chicago’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 200 North Michigan Avenue, launches its new Lunch Hour and Rush Hour Beginner Group Dance Lessons with two free kick-off events at China Grill, 230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago. On Tuesday, June 15 at 12:15 p.m., and again at 5:15 p.m., studio owner Jesse DeSoto — an alum of DancingContinue reading “Lunch, Rush Hour Classes Launch With China Grill Event”

Frank Lloyd Wright Descendant Carves Own Niche

From an unpretentious studio/factory perched on the top floor of a century-old building, curiously positioned between the grit of the local police precinct headquarters and the glitz of Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studio, lies a modern day master at work. For the past 18-years, client Lloyd Natof (SL Natof) — great grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright —Continue reading “Frank Lloyd Wright Descendant Carves Own Niche”

Children’s Book Author Casts Big Shadow

Mike Foran Public Relations arranged for popular children’s author Laura Robinson to stop by ABC-7 Chicago today to tape a special interview with anchor Linda Yu, scheduled to air on ABC-7 News this Christmas Eve. Laura is both author and illustrator of William and the Christmas Moon, a shadow-casting bedtime story which transforms a child’sContinue reading “Children’s Book Author Casts Big Shadow”

Chicago Museum Unveils Mega Gingerbread White House

It was Lights! Camera! Action! as crews from all of  Chicago’s major media outlets turned out to cover the official unveiling of a spectacular, fully-detailed gingerbread White House we arranged for Le Cordon Bleu-Chicago to create for client Museum of Science and Industry. Over 150 pounds of sugar, 100 pounds of flour, and mind-boggling amounts chocolate, marzipan,Continue reading “Chicago Museum Unveils Mega Gingerbread White House”

Over-the-Top Chess Set

Just in time for this Thursday’s Bears -vs- 49ers game, check out this wild idea on how both cities can compete off the field….and on an over-the-top $2100.00 chess board. Handcrafted in Maple and Zebra woods, the “Tale of Two Cities Chess Set” features Chicago and San Francisco’s iconic architecture interpreted by ar tist SteveContinue reading “Over-the-Top Chess Set”

Allergen-Free Throw Down at BOKA

Mike Foran Public Relations client Lisa Williams, of Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, has thrown down a challenge to top-ranked Chicago chef Giuseppe Tentori of Boka, to create a complete, multi-course, allergen-free dinner at this red-hot Lincoln Park restaurant. The criteria for this, and other similar Safe & Sound Dinners Lisa hosts around Chicago, is thatContinue reading “Allergen-Free Throw Down at BOKA”

MSI Opens You! The Experience Exhibit

As part of the opening weekend celebration of client Museum of Science and Industry’s amazing new 15,000-square-foot exhibit, You! The Experience, check out the great line-up of chefs we’ve assembled to conduct live, healthy eating focused cooking demos Saturday, October 10. Michelle GarciaBleeding Heart Bakery Mike CisteminoTavern at the Park Joshua Lintonajasteak Ina PinkneyIna’s LisaContinue reading “MSI Opens You! The Experience Exhibit”

Lisa Cooks Allergen Free on WGN-TV

There’s no stopping client Lisa Williams, of Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, as she continues to rack-up legions of fans, followers, and media coverage in her quest to help fellow “allergenistas” learn to cook, shop, and dine their way around Chicago…allergen free. Lisa recently stopped by WGN-TV studios to whip-up her own amazing, allergen-free version ofContinue reading “Lisa Cooks Allergen Free on WGN-TV”

Swiss Army Knife Kitchen Island

Check out client Sawbridge Studios‘ innovative Swiss Army Knife Kitchen Island, which quadruples as a chopping block, marble pastry slab, breakfast bar, and computer work station/desk. There’s also plenty of extra storage space from two spacious drawers, and bottom shelf perfect for cookware. Made from cherry, maple and marble. 30″ x 30″ x 36″ H,Continue reading “Swiss Army Knife Kitchen Island”