Quick and Easy: Art by the Lake

Start off your summer by checking out the one of a kind art at Art on the Plaza. On June 9th and 10th, North Shore Art League will host the 7th annual Art on the Plaza. Featuring the talents of artists from around the world, as well as the North Shore, Art on the Plaza […]

Quick and Easy: Heartland Alliance Home & Garden Tour

Spend a great day in June supporting a great cause. The Annual Heartland Alliance Home & Garden Tour will be taking place on June 9th. Take a short trip to Michigan’s Harbor Country to visit seven beautiful homes and gardens. While you’re there, enjoy a delicious al fresco lunch at Chikaming Country Club. After the […]

5 Fabulous Homes Open for Tours at the Winnetka Woman’s Club Housewalk

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, The Winnetka Woman’s Club will present its annual housewalk. This year’s theme is “Lifestyles,” and the five homes selected represent North Shore living in various degrees of decorative and architectural significance. Each home will be decorated with finishing touches by Material Possessions, Artistica Italian Gallery, and […]

Support Mark Stephan and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

After a horrific bike accident in 2007, that left Mark Stephan paralyzed from the neck down, doctors told him he’d never walk again. Five months later, Mark defied all expectations and walked out of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). To raise money for the RIC, Stephan is undertaking a grueling journey: cycling 3,129 across […]

200 Million Reasons to Celebrate Women

Women’s Boards have a long history raising significant money for major Chicago philanthropic institutions. Think 100 years and approximately $200 million, per The Guild of the Chicago History Museum calculations. That is worthy of celebration. So, The Guild is doing just that, with a luncheon at the Chicago History Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 […]

Life As a Cabaret: Providing Low- or No-Cost Fundraisers

Chicago cabaret artist Hilary Ann Feldman was frustrated. Like many artists, her pockets weren’t full—but her heart was. So Feldman found colleagues of like minds and hearts, and formed Acts Of Kindness Cabaret, a not-for-profit association of cabaret professionals who provide quality cabaret performances, largely free of charge, as fundraising events for other nonprofits. “We’re […]

Residencies for Artists Offered Anew at A Renovated Ragdale

Anyone who’s ever loved a historic home knows the plot: love at first sight, followed by pain, investment, change, and finally, hopefully, happily ever after. That’s the story behind the renovation of The Ragdale House, an artists’ colony in Lake Forest that was designed as the summer home of Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van […]