The Music Institute of Chicago, the oldest community music school in Illinois and one of the three largest in the nation, dedicates itself to transforming lives through music education. The school welcomed nearly 400 guests to its 85th anniversary gala on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, and raised more than $1 million.
Honorary Chairs for the event included Maestro Riccardo Muti and Yo-Yo Ma. Co-chairs were Susan and Richard P. Kiphart, Jim and Kay Mabie, Jane DiRenzo Piggott, and Cate and Rick Waddell.
North Lawndale Strings ProgramJane Irwin (MIC Boad Chair) of Winnetka, Deborah Rutter of Washington, D.C. and Mark George (MIC President and CEO) of Wilmette – Jennifer Girard photoMichael Galvin of Washington, D.C., Dawn Galvin Meiners of Winnetka, Gayle Galvin Ellis of San Marino, CA, Mary Galvin of Barrington Hills, Chris Galvin of Winnetka – Bob Carl photoRick Waddell and Cate Waddell of Winnetka – Bob Carl PhotoJoyce Green and Judson Green of Chicago — Jennifer Girard PhotoKay Mabie (MIC board member) and Jim Mabie of Northfield – Bob Carl photoMary Galvin of Barrington Hills, Mark George (MIC President and CEO) of Wilmette and Susan Noyes (MIC Board Member) of Wilmette – Jennifer Girard photo
