Not even the blistering cold could keep our media folks from mingling at Rockit, but then again, they're used to it. Attendees came from every part of CHI-town, the burbs, Indiana and even Wisconsin (whew!!). Great job to our first time mb hostesses—Chicago Agent magazine senior editor Jennifer Morrell and Business Wire editor Caroline Manley—for making the most of a very busy venue. The large holiday crowd enjoyed a great night of conversation and cocktails and snacked on some delicious sweet potato fries. Thanks for coming out and we hope to see all of you at our next party in January!

-Caroline Manley, Chicago mb hostess

At Rockit Bar & Grill December 1, 2005

Photos by Kevin Antene

Freelancer J.P. Pagan, writer Camille Noe Pagan, and mb hostess Caroline Manley

Chicago Reader editorial assistant Ryan Hubbard and Chicago Reader controller Karl Wilt

ABC Communications president Candice Kuhnen, R & I Magazine associate editor Erin Shea, and freelancer Scott Smith

Food, Restaurants & Institutions senior editor Alison Perlik and Caroline Manley

Chicago Public Radio news producer Mike Rhee, PCI executive editor Jim Schneider, Encyclopedia Britannica assistant editor Sandra Langeneckert, and freelance writer/author Locke Peterseim

Consumer's Digest copy editor Chad Rubel and Loyola Press editor Beth Renaldi

Crux Creative lead designer Andria Davila, Crux Creative owner Michele Tarlo and Crux Creative's Jen Hall

Indignant Media president Todd Allen and mb hostess Jennifer Morrell

American Burn Association director Kitty Vineyard and freelance writer Amy Brader

Freelance radio/music producer Lashonda Matlock and writer Diana Lopez Negrete

Telepictures producer Maria Galati, Bacon's Media client services consultant Michael Hicks, and Futures Magazine associate editor Chris McMahon

Mike Rhee and Grant Thorton, LLP marketing communications writer Alison Grant

Writer Emily Riemer, Treacy Marketing Group account administrator Katherine Riemer, Scott Smith, Alison Perlik and, associate editor Erin Shea

Freelancer Jen Cullerton Johnson, Publications International Editor Bridget Joyce, and guest