By Adam Bielawski

Chicago’s Michigan Avenue Magazine celebrated its second anniversary on October 5^thwith it’s September cover model, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson. Niche Media CEO, Jason Binn, Editor-in-Chief of Michigan Avenue Magazine, Susanna Negovan, and Midwest President and Publisher Dan Uslan, hosted the party at the House of Blues.

The red carpet arrivals included: Kenny Williams (Chicago White Sox Manager), Ed Swiderski (The Bachelorette Season 5), Nick Boynton (Chicago Blackhawks) accompanied by Jen Patterson, WGN Morning News Anchors Valerie Warner and Dina Bair and Gary Maddox (former Major League Baseball player).

The noticeable slimmer Hudson came to the stage full smiles performing a few hits including And I Am Telling You, and Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You.

As she concluded her performance, the gracious cover girl thanked Michigan Avenue Magazineand guests in attendance. Following the performance, CEO, Jason Binn thanked Hudson and his staff at the magazine and a huge cake was brought out for Hudson, who was given the honors of cutting the first piece.

Photo by Dan Locke