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song of the decade?
Woke up to the song “crazy” by gnarls barkley on the today show saying rolling stone
called it the song of decade? I’m not feeling that- but couldn’t come
up with one to sum it all up- so asked my friends on twitter and
facebook- and here is what the first 10 people to respond said:
Gossip Girl Leighton Meester tickets for Live Chicago Performance!
Ok- I haven’t had a chance to watch “gossip girl” but sure seems like everyone loves it! And since it’s such a hit, i have to say I am pretty interested in meeting one of the main characters leighton meester who plays “blair waldorf” on the show this Friday night when she performs live for her chicago fans at the underground!! (I especially got excited when watched her “best of” video mix above, it’s pretty good/funny)
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Photographer David Anthony Happy Holiday Video
Thank you all for the wonderful cheery happy holiday cards and wishes! Amongst the kind notes was also one from a chicago photographer friend david Anthony who also attached a video he randomly made “to not forget people who are not so fortunate.. The old, the sick, the homeless, our soldiers in the middle east,…” and I found it interesting.. so thought I would share it with you! (with his permission of course)
It made me think, seems like so many people have kept the tough economy and rough times in mind in chicago this season quite nicely.. I mean, plenty of attention, concern & actual work toward helping others has been a major part of this holiday season it seems (click here to see my latest shelter effort)… all while keeping a certain positive and humble energy in the air… has been a real pleasure to see.. and I really appreciate that about our community… so thank you all… and have a very wonderful holiday.. and an excellent new year!
For portfolio and bio on david Anthony check out… http://www.davidanthonyphotographer.com … his work photography work is pretty amazing to me..
Filed under General, chicago | Comment (0)Best Restaurant in 2009! And other things?
Here’s a video of this very cool news report that one of my twitter followers sent to me about the top restaurants in 2009… and sunda is the first one!
Made me think of all the “top 10″ things everyone is doing with it being the end of the year and all, so thought I would do my own… this morning i asked my twitter & facebook friends what are the biggest things to happen in chicago in 2009 and here are some of the things shared…. thanks all!
Filed under General, chicago, nightlife, restaurants | Comment (0)Opening this Friday…Chicago Photography Collective
Seasons Greetings from the White House Holiday Party!
I just got back from the white house holiday party! Here’s my a picture of me in front of the white house Christmas tree in the “blue room” wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season and a wonderful new year in 2010!
The event was absolutely amazing, so many trees, eggnog, carolers, familiar faces, happy vibes, food, sweets,… if you follow me on twitter (click here to follow me on twitter) I sent you pics the whole way through! and as I said before on this blog, after being a guest at the white house a couple times in the past, I always feel so proud to see how many Chicagoans are running the most iconic house, monument, office, positions,.. in the country- I mean, in the world!
It’s funny- you walk in and your jaw drops because it is so historic, so iconic, it’s what you have seen in every movie, tv show, history book,… and you are so mindful and respectful of everything while a bit reserved and intimidated by how important everything and everyone is… and then someone says, “hey, I know you from chicago!” It’s shocking because everyone grows up thinking the people around you are just regular people, and the people in the white house are just extraordinary people- so seeing it all come together and play out as the same thing just takes forever to process… in the end, it just shows anyone can be those extraordinary people, and these Chicagoans and their teammates are those extraordinary people now… and I am just proud to be here to see it all happen.
Anyway, I want to share two things randomly on my mind from the party and will leave it at that. Someone questioned my reasoning on twitter for supporting obama and I simply said, I love this country so much that I will always support our president representing all of us to the rest of the world… past present & future. The second thing I want to share is that our president said some nice things at the holiday party about it being the season of giving and sharing… and i hope we all have the time, strength and heart to all do some of that right now, especially for the holidays, especially with the challenges in the world today.
That being said, if there is anything I can ever do for you… donate gift certificates or space to your charities you are a part of, get you and your office space for your holiday party for those not having one this year, put anything together for you after the holidays as I am sure January all will want to be tight on budgets, and/or help you with anything to have more fun and happiness w/ your friends & family… just ask in section below with contact info and will surely do my best! Happy holidays all… I appreciate you…
Filed under General, chicago | Comments (5)Chicago to Make A Wish for the Holidays by guest blogger : Bo Osacky, Team Rockit Ranch
The holidays are here – Tis the season to make wishes come true! No organization makes that happen more often than the Make-A- Wish Foundation, which granted 702 wishes last year to terminally ill children throughout Illinois. In December, Make-A-Wish will grant close to 100 wishes alone! The organization has been fortunate to have great supporters but, like most organizations, the economy has had a direct impact on the number of wishes they are able to grant this holiday season. Make-A-Wish is extremely proud that in their 23 year history, they have never had to turn down a wish child due to lack of funds. They are all working very hard to honor that record and be able to grant 700 more wishes this coming holiday season and into 2010. Here is a great local Make-A-Wish success story with a way you can help make those wishes come true…
The holidays are here – Tis the season to make wishes come true! No organization makes that happen more often than the Make-A- Wish Foundation, which granted 702 wishes last year to children with life-threatening diseases throughout Illinois. In December, Make-A-Wish will grant close to 100 wishes alone! The organization has been fortunate to have great supporters but, like most organizations, the economy has had a direct impact on the number of wishes they are able to grant this holiday season. Make-A-Wish is extremely proud that in their 23 year history, they have never had to turn down a wish child due to lack of funds. They are all working very hard to honor that record and be able to grant 700 more wishes this coming holiday season and into 2010. Here is a great local Make-A-Wish success story with a way you can help make those wishes come true…
Filed under General, Music, celebrities, chicago, nightlife | Comment (0)philippine island love in chicago by guest blogger : aeron lancero, GM of sunda
I am of Filipino decent and had the opportunity of receiving my education in the Philippines and living there a great deal of time. My Executive Chef Rodelio Aglibot was born there and raised in Hawaii, Rockit Ranch Productions’ founder and CEO Billy Dec is half Filipino and has been there over a dozen times, and our sushi chef Jesse is Filipino American as well. As we all have ties to the Philippines, clearly it was a priority to do something to help the victims of the terrible typhoons so tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 15, beginning at 6 p.m., Sunda will co-host a very special dinner with Gawad Kalinga, benefiting Operation: Walang Iwanan (Leave No One Behind) in our new Sunda private room on the second floor.
Filed under General, Music, chicago, nightlife, restaurants | Comment (0)i need bail! help!
help! caught on video above- i’m locked up in “clara’s house” shelter at 63rd & paulina in west englewood- i need $1000 to get bailed out! ”clara’s house” benefits woman & children that don’t have a warm bed, clothes & hot food… so i am doing this to benefit them.. make any size donation of whatever you can to the clara’s house by calling 312.315.2223.. denalda will help you.. together we can give a holiday gift of at least $1000 to them from me & you! til then, you know where i’ll be!
Filed under General, Video, celebrities, chicago | Comment (0)The new Ice Skating Rink at Wrigley!
I was reading about the new wrigley ice rink in redeye this morning while drinking my coffee at rockit Wrigley, looked up, and there it was 100ft away!
It really feels like a random dream seeing it in front of such an iconic structure like wrigleyfield. I guess after the success of the “winter classic” blackhawks vs red wings game earlier this year on 1/1, and the time they gave the neighbors to hit the ice after, the community thought that this would be an amazing treat for all- and it is!
To add to the excitement, I know all the restaurants & bars in the area are excited to entertain all the ice skating enthusiasts coming for fun, making sure that families, friends, dates, parties,.. can make a whole day and/or night of it! Rockit Wrigley for example is doing ½ off hot soup & all kid’s menu items for guests w/their ice skating ticket… along with a ton of warm winter wonderland hot drink specials… (irish coffee, the peppermint paddy, super cider,…)
The rink opens next week on December 15th, and goes til the end of February, being open for guests every night of the week, and all day/night Saturdays and Sundays. For more info about rink click here (and if need me to save you a table at rockit ever click tyson@rockitbarandgrill.com ) see you on the ice!! (or thawing out over a rockit burger, truffle fries and some sort of hot chocolate adult beverage!)
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I overdosed on Best Chocolate in Chicago!
This is so random I know, but with all the events going on for the holidays… I feel like I have been everywhere in the last week, and wanted to share a clip of it with you… so here is a crazy video of my favorite event so far! It was from the “world of chocolate” event to benefit aids last Thursday where I had to judge 30 of the best chocolate dishes from the best chefs in chicago!
Filed under General, chicago, restaurants | Comment (0)victoria’s secret “sexiest in chicago” w/ “angel” alessandra ambrosio!
If follow me on twitter (click here if you don’t), you were in nyc w/me for the actual live Victoria’s Secret show! Thought I would show you a small video I took after the show from my flipcam above… the look on my face is pretty stupid I know, and I really had nothing to say, but that’s just how good the show was! (and as you can tell, the girls were just shockingly stunning all out there at once strutting so close to me)
On the home front, Victoria secret angel alessandra ambrosio flew out to host the private vip tv launch of the fashion show right here in chicago a couple days ago at my club “the underground” handing out awards to “chicago’s sexiest” winners from their online contest! Here are the results below… and having won for “sexiest club” the underground & “sexiest restaurant” sunda… my super hard working team of 500 & I humbly thank all of you who allow us to serve you!
Filed under General, Music, Pictures, celebrities, chicago, nightlife, restaurants | Comment (0)chicago artists are “one of a kind”
I went to support our local art scene at this killer art holiday show (& sale) last night- you have to go! It’s still going on for the next 3 days on the 8th floor of the Merchandise Mart & it’s rightfully called “one of a kind!” I actually was so excited I flipped my handcam on and rapped w/2 of my fav artists in the city that happened to be there! Check it out above, sorry if so random, but was off the cuff… (although from what I hear, a lot of you prefer it that way?)
Speaking of the two artists in the video, I have actually been collecting dolan’s art work for 7ish years, and had him design the backbars at both rockit locations! You should definitely see him there, as he says in video, mention me and he will hook you up… his site is www.dolangeiman.com – also check out sarah who you will see, she is a major talent, and does huge philanthropic work for Chicagoans in need… say hi to her there, or check her at www.sarahraskey.com.
The real beauty of the show is that all 500ish artists are present for all 4 days to show their skills – unlike galleries or traditional retails, so you can physically meet the person whose creativity and craftsmanship inspires you… and take that art home! Btw, its really affordable, and I think the best gifts ever for the holidays because becomes way more personal, not to mention supportive and beautiful… I think you need to go to it so bad, that I have your tickets… click HERE for more info and for your complimentary pass… use code “ECPFriend.” Enjoy!
Filed under General, Pictures, Video, chicago | Comment (1)carrie underwood brings out a little country – in our big city! by guest blogger : ilysa bass, team rockit ranch intern
chicago has chocolate talent! and a ton of heart…
