SPLASH Launches iPad App; Meet Miss Kimora Lee Simmons; Hubba Hubba Having a Party

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EVERYWHERE - The Chicago Sun Times' new publication, SPLASH has launched an iPad app. It's available in the app store and gives you the extras that wouldn't fit in the print publication. [Racked Wire]

RIVER NORTH - Retail anchor, Nordstrom is having a Cosmetics Trend Show this weekend on the 15th at their Michigan Avenue location and Kimora Lee Simmons will be there. Tickets are $15 and redeemable toward your purchase of $15 or more on the day of the event. [Racked Wire]

ROSCOE VILLAGE - Since moving from their location on Clark Street, Hubba Hubba has been quiet. All that's about to change this Thursday at their grand opening party in their new location at 2040 W. Roscoe. It happens from 5-8, likely with wine and scooby snacks. [Racked Inbox]

OLD TOWN - Owner of local legend, Up Down Cigar, Diana Silvius along with Cynthia Fuente of Fuente Cigars are doing a barbecue featuring the "famous Up Down burgers" and Fuente cigars next Tuesday, September 25. [Racked Inbox]

GOLD COAST - Local event duo, Cece & Melinda are looking for independent designers to participate in their annual Shop In Chicago event held on December 11 at The Drake Hotel. [Racked Inbox]