The Continental Lounge (2801 W. Chicago) asked me to hang some rock ‘n’ roll photos on their walls and I happily agreed to do so. The opening reception is this Friday, September 12th at 7PM. There’ll be about 20 prints for you to look at while you drink booze. The prints should be hanging around for a few weeks and The Continental is a 4AM bar so stumble in there and check ‘em out!
Categories: Art Openings, Chicago, Rock N Roll
Lilacia Park, in Lombard, is one of Michelle’s favorite haunts so she and Åke decided to have their wedding ceremony there. Åke got all choked up as Michelle walked down the grass aisle. Their friend, Brian Morgan, pulled a double duty as both officiant and florist. After a short and sweet ceremony, we strolled around the park to take some portraits and then headed to the hotel bar where the guests were sipping some cocktails. Meanwhile, the final touches were being made to Michelle’s sister’s backyard…where the party was about to blow up! Åke’s family came in all the way from Sweden to attend the wedding and they brought some strong Swedish booze with them! Everybody toasted in glasses that Åke engraved his and Michelle’s initials into and the cake was cut…..even stabbed! The party moved on over to the dance floor where things got wild and a little bit wet (it was raining outside of the tent). One hell of fun night and a great party to shoot!
Andrea and Ryan got married at El Cid on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! It was a real cool, laid back affair with a lot of rock show flair that was void of almost any of the traditional wedding fare. The whole shebang blew off just before sunset with some cocktails and fried appetizers before everybody gathered around El Cid’s stage for the quickest ceremony that I’ve ever seen…just under 4 minutes according to my camera data! In a few flashes, our lovely couple was pronounced and smooching in front of a huge, plushy cat backdrop (masterfully stitched by Rebecca Hinsdale). The crowd lovingly roared with approval and the party continued. The large array of deep fried, breaded food was served and a BUFFALO SAUCE FOUNTAIN began to flow. Everybody imbibed and danced the night away to loud, pounding rock and roll records. Whatta night!
Categories: Parties, Rock N Roll, Weddings