Here are my YouTube love music video dedications for Friday, Feb 3. If you’d like to make a dedication, tweet, email or Facebook me.

1.  I dedicate “Don’t Rain On My Parade” to @PegCorwin.  Peg is my business coach from SCORE (an amazing and free resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs) and she selflessly donates her time and wisdom to inquiring business newbies like, um… me.  Meeting with her monthly keeps me sane and I’m so grateful for her time.  I should thank @TheLocalTourist for the intro to Peg.  #girlpower

2. @JodyRobbins has been especially cool to me this past week and I’ll take this opportunity to publicly thank him.  He’s been super generous with his business knowledge and maybe the older brother I never had.  Thanks Dude.  I picked this song ’cause you kinda remind me of Tom Petty.  Maybe it’s the hair.  Maybe it’s cause y’all are both cool.

3.  Dedicated to @MafiaHairdreser at @MyChicagoSalon because when he gives me a haircut…  I feel pretty.  He’s also a great story-teller.  Not only as he cuts my hair but as an author, as well.  Click here to order one or both of his latest books and live vicariously through the wild world of Mafia Hairdresser.

PAST VIDEO LOVE SONG DEDICATIONS:

• Feb 2
• Feb 1

PS:  I’m taking the weekend off of dedications, but will pick it back up on Monday, so send ‘em in!

1.  Some of very favorite Twitter friends have invited me to Burger Bar Chicago this Sunday and my mouth is already watering…  For $30 you get unlimited access to the extensive and gourmet menu, while you cheer on the Saints… or the Pats.  In any case, you’ll get great TwitPic opps at @BurgerBarChi with some of Chicago’s most influential tweeps like:  @JodyRobbins, @FeliciaCago, @MafiaHairdreser, @LindaBergonia, @Refrigeration and of course, yours truly @JenChicago.

2. What is life without pizza?  La Madia ensures that we don’t have to ask ourselves this question.  The gourmet pies will be sold for $20 and include 2 beers, paired for you- if you’d like.  Wanna pick up and be the hero of the condo party?  Call for take-out.

3. Smoke Daddy  Being from Texas, I’ll take any excuse to chomp on some bar-b-que.  For about $10 per person, you enjoy their Super Bowl special of two pulled meats, two sides and choice of bread.  Wash it all down with $15 Miller Lites.  Stick around after the game for live music starting at 9pm.

4. Do you like to multi-task?  If you’re like me, the idea of staying in motin during the game is quite appealing.  10pin Bowling Lounge has a $25 Super Bowl special that includes bowling from 5 p.m. until the end of the game, and a halftime “bowler’s” buffet.  Register to win a Jamacian vacation in their raffle.

5. Margaritas goes with anything- and especially they especially go with football.  I think.  In any case, Angels & Mariachis includes margarita cocktails in their $40 package which also includes a delicious all-you-can-eat taco bar.  Arriba!

What did I miss?  Where will you be watching the game and who are you cheering for?

It’s the Valentine’s Day Love Song Dedication series, Day 1.  And if you’d like to make your own dedication, the form is at the bottom of the post.

Song #1: I Cross My Heart by George Straight

Dedicated to Rick, from Ann who says “I am blessed to have you in my life.”

Song 2:   Glory of Love by Peter Cetera

Dedicated to Brooke Greedy Amidei and Tiffany Schnittker from Stacy Meredith Bennett who says ” Back in the day we requested this song so much that the radio station threatened to call the police.”

Song #3:   Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5

Dedicated to @SteveGoGreen from @AngelaWoody because she says “He loves this song, and gets his Jagger like moves out when it comes on!”

Ok- you’re next.  Dedicate a song.  Do it.

I was listening to my iPod today and Everything I Own came on by Bread and it made me think of mi abuelita because I miss her so much still, after all these years.  And then I thought- I should dedicate a love song to her for Valentine’s Day.  And then I thought… “That might bum people out a little”.

So then I thought- I should mix it up.  And that’s when I decided y’all would like to play DJ too.  So- I want you to fill out the form at the bottom with your dedications and I’ll post them daily (I hope).

I don’t know how many I’ll post each day.  I guess it just depends on how many dedications I get.  It’ll be a game time decision.  One caveat- it’s gotta have a YouTube link- ’cause I’m visual.

Anyway, I’ll start with my first dedication to… the guy at the Starbucks across from the Tribune Tower this morning.  Why would you leave without asking me out?

The next is to an organization that helps over 18 local charities with their annual Gala called First Look for Charity at the Chicago Auto Show.  I made a video of Media Preview Day here.  And since Blues Traveler is the headlining band at the Gala (Yesss!) I dedicate Run-around to the success of ticket sales.  (Plus- it just makes me wanna bounce.)

And full circle to Abuelita.  I know you’re with me, but I wish I could hug you.

Coincidentally, the best YouTube video I could find for “Everything I Own” has Spanish subtitles, her first language.

Okay.  You’re turn.  Make your dedications on the form below.  Make someone’s day.  Don’t be a weenie.

Hey there Chicagoans- I want to invite you to Chicago Auto Show‘s First Look for Charity 2012.  I was recently invited to the media preview of the First Look and, as you can see in the video… I had a great time.

Tickets to the gala are $250 with over $200 of each ticket going to the charities.  The event is a truly elegant event requiring tuxedo suits and fancy gowns. (oh yeah?)  While getting a first look at all the new 2012 vehicles you can eat, drink, flirt and DANCE to the delightful sounds of Blues Traveler, the band of the evening!  Eek!  I love them!

It’s gonne be a great time benefitting wonderful local charities.  Join us.

From the website:

First Look for Charity stands as one of Chicago’s greatest one-day fundraisers, regularly generating about $2 million for 18 area nonprofits. Held at McCormick Place the evening before the Chicago Auto Show opens its 10-day public run, the benevolent event is anticipated by socialites and car buffs alike.

The tuxedo-mandatory gala affords participants the chance to stroll the show floor amid opulence not present during the public portion of the Chicago Auto Show. Guests are treated to champagne, wine, soft drinks, elegant hors d’oeuvres and desserts-all while being the first to explore that year’s edition of the nation’s largest auto show. This year’s edition features the chance to win a 2012 Cadillac Escalade and a 2012 Cadillac SRX.

Since it debuted in 1992, First Look for Charity has raised more than $32 million for significant Chicago area charities.

Back to the pumpkin… this was my first time carving a pumpkin on my own.  Okay- I had some help from Emily, but none from my dad or any other male.  (This is probably some old baggage about pumpkin-carving being a man’s business.)  In any case, I carved the “CHICAGOWEEN” outta this bad boy- and I had a BLAST doing it!  I want to carve another one now!  Maybe I should take orders… Hmm…

If you want to see how some other people carved their pumpkins, you can click here or here.  Also there are a FANGtastic number of free templates online that you can use, like this one and this one.

BUT- if you want a one-of-a-kind, exclusive, Chicagolicious, hand-crafted template from yours truly… you are in luck!  Here’s my free, downloadable, printable pattern.  She’s a beauty, ain’t she?  And make sure you watch the video to see “What not to do when carving the letter “A”‘

I would LOVE to see pictures of your pumpkin carving experiences.  Post it on my Facebook Page or tweet me @JenChicago, ya?

Here’s my final product.

PS: Don’t get left out!  Sign up for my free newsletter.  It’s #Chicagolicious.

Fancypants, is the story of a professional wrestler, ‘Leo the Blue Lion’ who is afraid of conflict in real life. After winning 112 matches in a row, he finds out one day he has one fan left in an 8-year old boy, who hides a secret that will change Leo’s life forever.

Fancypants stars Patrick Gleason, Roddy Piper, Robert Carradine, Amy Hendricks, with Richard Kind, and introducing Jackson Dunn

Eric and Kathy‘s 2nd Chance Homecoming (101.9 fm The Mix) exceeded my expectations and I’m already looking forward to the third annual next year.  From the take-home pictures, to the decor, mascots, music… and of course, Goo Goo Dolls- I want to thank the entire staff that made Saturday night come together so beautifully at The Fairmont Hotel.  And big “ups” to Walgreens for sponsoring such a fun and well-produced event.  Put me down for the next one.

I saw Azhar’s one-man show last and grabbed a little face-time with the comedian on camera.  He’s an interesting character and his fresh perpective on life and what it is to be, look and live as a Muslim in America was funny, smart and deep.

Citizen of the World will be running through October and you can get the schedule and make reservations with The Joynt here.

From the website:

 Citizen of the World is his latest creative project, after touring over 20 countries on five continents all over the planet. Given his unique cultural perspective, Usman is situated between East and West, between Faith and Atheism, between America and the rest of the world.

Support Performance Art- it ain’t easy being cheesy, ya know?

For more #Chicagoliciousness follow my Twitter stream @JenChicago.  Do it.