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InvIted Hillary Sawchuk, Natalie Probst, and Kelly Kane John Fritchey, and Brenda Arelano Julie Ellis, More than 250 movie lovers were ushered into Rockit Bar & Grill to pit their cinematic wits against owner Billy Dec and the Sun-Time's Richard Roeper. Some of Chicago's very own showstoppers, including former Bear Jerry Azumah, The Bachelorette's Ed Swiderski, and 2011 Miss Illinois Angela Sparrow competed in an Oscar-picks contest, with the proceeds benefiting After School Matters. rockit oscar party Billy Dec, Jerry Azumah, and Richard Roeper Otis Wilson and Ernie Banks and Dutchie Caray Ryan Chiaverini Chicago's sports legends Ernie Banks, Bobby Hull, and Otis Wilson came out to Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier on March 1 to pay tribute on what would have been the late broadcaster's 98th birthday. Members of the Million Dollar Quartet treated guests to their brand of rock 'n' roll, wowing the legions of Cubs fans with their special rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." toast to harry caray Grant DePorter and Roe Conn Heather Sperling, Kelli Zink, and Ryan Poli Jessica Kato, Nicole Geigel, and Lisa Saruwatarra Bryan Hicks and Nick Patel tavernita opening party 46 michiganavemag.com Tavernita opened its doors to Chicago's awaiting foodies on February 1 with a blowout bash celebrating its arrival on the local restaurant scene. While taking in the restaurant's Latin-infused décor and atmosphere, guests sipped on Tavernita's signature kegged cocktails and sampled select items off chef Ryan Poli's Spanish-inspired menu. photography by rockit ranch productions (oscars); harry caray's restaurant group (harry caray); david ditzler (tavernita)