Jennifer Berg

THU/22
Art Walk in Bucktown/Wicker Park
The Art Walk will allow guests to browse in more than twenty boutiques and art galleries while enjoying discounts, gift bags and complimentary drinks and snacks at a post-party. Tickets $40-$45. Check in at Subterranean, 2011 W. North, (312)443-3710. 5:30-10pm.

Inspired Style Event
Enjoy light appetizers, cocktails and desserts from before the play "The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove." Meet director Regina Taylor, Tiffany Tapley of P3 Clothing and Erika and Monika Simmons who will share the story of creating their crochet clothing line, Double Stitch. Reception 6-7pm, performance at 7:30 pm. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, (312)443-3800. $40 for reception and performance.

FRI/23
Darphin National Makeup Artist at Neiman Marcus
A Darphin national makeup artist will be at Neiman Marcus to provide skincare advice. Guests are encouraged to call for an appointment. Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan, (312)642-5900. 10am-5pm. Through SAT/24.

Yoga and Creativity at Ruby Room
Participants will undergo a guided meditation that explores creative writing and yoga. Guests are asked to bring a pen and a journal. Ruby Room, 1743-45 W. Division, (773)235-2323. 6-7:30pm. $20.

Elizabeth Fillmore Trunk Show
Classic styles and a preview of the fall 2006 collection will be shown, by appointment only. Belle Vie Bridal Couture, 34 E. Oak, (312)751-2222. 11am-6pm. Through SAT/24.

Fashion Tea Peninsula
Afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel will be highlighted with informal modeling of fresh looks from Giorgio Armani Cosmetics. The tea will include finger sandwiches and pastries. The 5th Floor of the Peninsula, 108 E. Superior, (312)573-6760. 3-5:30pm.

Smashbox Studio Eyes
A team of regional Smashbox artists will teach customers how to create smashing eyes. Bloomingdales, 900 N. Michigan, (312)440-4490. 10:30am-6pm.

SAT/24
*Eskell Backyard BBQ Sale
Beer and Mojitos plus a "fabulous spread." Save 20 percent off everything in the store.
Eskell, 953 W. Webster, (773)477-9390

Home and Office Sale
Madison Centre for Spirituality and the Arts will host a home and office sale. Inventory will include furniture for the dining room and office alongside electronics, books and gift items. Madison Centre for Spirituality and the Arts, 1043 W. Madison, (312)738-3370. 2-5Ppm Through SUN/25.

Scent-sational Show at Nordstrom
A light breakfast will be served and national fragrance experts will teach guests about the latest in perfume trends. A trend show will be presented and shoppers will enjoy discounts, value sets and gifts with purchase. RSVP to (312)464-1515 ext. 1731. $15 per person. Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand, (312)464-1515. 8am.

Carilyn Vaile PA
Carilyn Vaile, designer of Bamboo T., will make a personal appearance at Nordstrom. Bamboo T. is a collection of chemical-free clothing made of bamboo fiber. A portion of the day's Bamboo T. proceeds will benefit the Lincoln Park Zoo's Adopt an Animal Program. The 3rd Floor of Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand, (312)464-1515, ext. 1230. 1-3pm.

MON/26

*Ladies First
"Martinis, manicures and massages" at this monthly event. Packages include either a mini-manicure and or tem-minute massage, both paired with a Cosmo. Services provided by Fingers & Toes Nail Spa. The Motel Bar, 600 W. Chicago, (312)822-2900), 6pm-8pm. RSVP at www.themotelbar.com; walk-ins welcome. $20.

TUE/27
Susan Fitch at the W Hotel
Chicago-based bag designer Susan Fitch will present a new line of bags designed with the modern mother in mind. W Hotel Chicago Lakeshore, 644 N. Lakeshore, (866)942-7787. 6:30pm.

(2006-06-21)

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