Candid Candace Jordan-The Podcast!

Episode #37-A Slice of September!

Summer’s ending but you wouldn’t know it, not with all the fun events going on! In this week’s “Candid Candace – The Podcast,” Candace and co-host/producer John St. Augustine take you on a grand tour of Chicago beginning with the Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards and ending with a new series about Playboy and Huge Hefner (with an appearance by Candace) that you won’t want to miss. Next, John and Jen Weigel want you to join them at the Climate Action Museum on Wed., Sept. 11 for a thought-provoking talk on “Earth Matters." Finally, last but not least, Candace shares all the event news (past and present) that’s fit to print! So, sit back, enjoy the last of the cicadas on the front porch with a cold one, and listen in!

Episode #36 Summer Stuff!

In this latest edition of the award-winning “Candid Candace – The Podcast!,” John St. Augustine and I chat about all the excitement surrounding the DNC in Chicago and what celebs were where. I also share all the wonderful event news our city has to offer, including Mane in Heaven’s “Minis & Magic”,  the Navy SEAL Foundation’s “Evening of Tribute (and the exciting speakers that are planned), what Taste of Greektown has to offer, why you need to attend the Chicago Lighthouse’s FLAIR event, who the Costume Council’s Men of Style are, what brand new gala is planned at Navy Pier and who will be the honorees, the Rising Star Awards presented by Fashion Group International, and so much more. We also share two very special events hosted by John, one a panel discussion on “Earth Matters” with the fabulous media star Jen Weigel and another, an intimate book signing with "The Rebel,” the one and only Randy Hundley. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled, light-hearted, informative discussion of the who, what, where and WOW in Chicago!

Episode #35 Thomas O'Gorman

In this week’s award-winning podcast, “Candid Candace – The Podcast!” my co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I take a walk down memory lane with Chicago’s beloved scrivener, historian, artist, poet Tom O’Gorman (author of the must-read Skyline column). We chat about his book, “Inside the Wigwam,” which shares the fascinating history of Chicago’s national conventions and what he thinks might happen at the one coming up. We also discuss all the exciting events around town including a historical river cruise by Music of the Baroque; inside the PAWS Chicago Beach Party; upcoming art fests; Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ Party in Chicago; the world’s best fire dancing jam; what’s new at this year’s Chicago Gourmet; The Service Club’s fashion show; Ravinia Festival’s gala “Mancini at 100”; Amanda Puck’s (Mariano’s) upcoming avocado party; Chicago Lighthouse’s “FLAIR” event (with love to honoree Shauna Montgomery), and soooooo much more! So, sit back and grab a margarita as the night fills with the sights and sounds of summer and take a listen.

Episode #34 "Our Kind of Town!"

Welcome to another episode of the award-winning “Candid Candace- The Podcast”! My co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I have a LOT of great ideas to help make your summer fun! First up, I share my behind-the-scenes news from Pit Road where I eyeballed this year’s NASCAR event. I give you dozens of reasons why NASCAR is a good partner for the city while NASCAR president Steve Phelps tells you what HE thinks about it. We also chat about new events coming our way, including the Thirsty Ears Festival (Chicago’s only classical music festival); a new event to benefit the Chicago Police Foundation; Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON at the Salt Shed with Common, Usher and Chance; The Service Club’s fashionable “Denim to Diamonds” fundraiser; River North Design District’s Fall Gallery Walk; the Chicago Lighthouse’s FLAIR “Eye on Style”; Amdur Production’s Printers Row Art Fest; Randolph Street Market’s exciting fall lineup; PAWS Chicago Beach Party; the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball; Navy Pier’s 108^th birthday party (you are welcome to come!) AND Chuck and I get ready to celebrate our 35^th anniversary on July 21. Whew! No one can say Chicago isn’t having a busy summer! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

 

Episode #33 "The Voice" Wayne Messmer

In this edition of “Candid Candace – The Podcast!” my co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I welcome “The Voice,” Wayne Messmer to the show. He is the renowned Chicago vocalist who has sung the National Anthem at countless sporting/entertainment events  (like the upcoming NASCAR Race in Chicago) and so much more! He shares his inspiring journey back from a life-threatening gunshot wound in 1994 and has some great advice we all need to hear. We also chat about Navy Pier’s “Luminarium” and what makes it special; Mariano’s cool “The Chicago Chefs Cookbook” and how you can find it; The Happiness Club’s annual benefit; Amdur Productions’ Millennium Park Art Fest this weekend; what member of the Rolling Stones I spotted and where and, of course, my unfiltered (candid) thoughts; how the popular hit series “The Bear” celebrates Chicago’s dining scene and what Chef Curtis Duffy has to do with it, and so much more! Enjoy the cool weather, grab a sweater and an Aperol Spritz and take a listen!

Episode #32 Summer in Chicago!

Summer in Chicago is officially here! My co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I share some of our favorite memories and recaps of the city’s TOP fundraisers and special events! We chat about the magic of MCA’s ArtEdge gala; the other-worldliness of The Joffrey Ballet’s “Midsummer Celebration”; Steppenwolf’s starry night; HCRF’s recent fashion show; The Chicago International Film Festival party; Chicago Star’s 4^th birthday and more. I also reveal some of my favorite upcoming events, including this weekend’s AMDUR Productions’ debut Mag Mile Art Fest; Navy Pier’s “Illuminarium”; Sundance Film Fest’s Chicago opening; PAWS Chicago Beach Party; the Happiness Club dance party and so much more. So, relax on your backyard swing with a cold brew and enjoy the show!

Episode #31-Memorial Day 2024

For this Memorial Day weekend podcast, my co-host/producer John St. Augustine, and I chat about a whole slew of fun (and not-so-fun) events that have been happening around town. Check out our takes on the Titanic Exhibition, the Chicago Architectural Boat Tour, The Dream Awards, Driehaus Fashion Awards, Misericordia’s “Artist in All” event, the Minds Matter Gala with Dr. James Chandler and so much more. I also share my thoughts on upcoming events that I think you should definitely put on your calendar. They include the PAWS Chicago Beach Party, Chicago Lighthouse’s “Seeing What’s Possible” gala, Joffrey gala and “Joffrey for All” event in Millennium Park, the HCRF Fashion Show, The Service Club’s “Day on the Terrace,” and last, but not least, the variety of fun art festivals coming this summer from the Randolph Street Market and Amdur Productions! I also urge you to check out the amazing finds at the Golden Triangle, 2035 W. Grand Ave. Co-owner Doug Van Tress is just back from his travels and has loaded the store with beautiful treasures! Sending lots of love and respect to the Gold Star families and to those that gave their last full measure to make our nation a better place to live. We salute you!  

Episode #30-And The Winner Is..!

Welcome to a fabulous Friday with “Candid Candace – The Podcast!” My co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I are simply gushing, as we share a surprise that came our way, and can’t wait for you to hear all about it. I also share some behind-the-scenes fun from recent sold-out parties including the star-filled “Beyond the Diamond” event benefiting the Chicago White Sox Charities; the RMHC gala at The Geraghty (with a surprise guest); the Auditorium Theatre gala honoring two fabulous civic leaders and more! I also share some not-to-be-missed upcoming events like Broadway in Chicago’s exciting production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”; Misericordia’s “Artist in All” event at The Art Institute: The Service Club of Chicago’s “Spring Hat Luncheon”; HCRF’s fashion show fundraiser; Chicago’s First Lady River Cruise; the Minds Matter and Steppenwolf galas and more. John shares an exciting lunch with the legend and friend of the show, Rick Kogan, and some great ideas for what to do over Mother’s Day weekend. And we both recap the Met Gala – you won’t want to miss this! So, grab your beverage of choice, make yourself comfortable on a garden bench and take a listen. We hope you enjoy this award-winning show!