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Marshall Field's Takes the Stage for the 17th Annual Chicago Brunch and Fashion Show

Tue. March 22, 2005

"Lights, Camera...FASHION!" Sunday, May 1st

Chicago, IL - "Lights, Camera...FASHION!" The 17th annual Spring Brunch and Fashion Show will be presented by Chicago House in the Winter Garden Room of the Harold Washington Library on Sunday May 1, 2005.

A tribute to Hollywood’s Hits and Red Carpet Glamour with fashions by Marshall Field's Water Tower Place, His Stuff, Frette, Celeste Turner, and other local Chicago retailers will follow an elegant three-course gourmet brunch. Guests will sip on springtime mimosas and Bloody Mary’s by while shopping a star-studded silent auction.



Tickets begin at $150 for garden seating. The brunch has been sold out every year since it began. Space is limited. For more information, phone: 773-248-5200, extension 303 or visit Chicago House online at www.chicagohouse.org



Since 1985, the mission of Chicago House has been to provide housing and supportive services to individuals and families living with HIV & AIDS, who may also be struggling with poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and mental illness and is a nationally recognized leader in the field.

Photo (above) from Left: Brunch planning committee members Shane Schafer, Chicago House CEO Stan Sloan, Joey Iacopelli, Joyce Carson & Special Events Manager Jeremy Hilborn gear up for "Lights...Camera...FASHION!" at kickoff reception hosted by X/O Chicago last week. The kickoff generated $10,000 in pre-sales toward Chicago House's $80,000 goal for the May 1st event.



Photo by Male Image Photography

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