The practice of telling a story through song is as old as civilization, from ancient epics told to the beat of a drum, to fully orchestrated Broadway productions. A newly expanded educational wing at The Music Theatre Company in Highland Park offers programs that teach young artists about the value and importance of storytelling in […]
Nominate your favorite nonprofit for the chance to win a free paint-related makeover, courtesy of Hester Painting and Decorating in Skokie. What: In celebration of 45 years of service to the Chicagoland community, Hester Painting and Decorating is looking to donate its services to a deserving charity. Nominate your favorite nonprofit organization by June 30, […]
Many parents feel an odd blend of joy and anxiety after leaving their child at an overnight camp for the first time. But for parents of children with developmental disabilities that need constant care, summer camp is often not a viable option. Camp Hope gives mentally disabled children the opportunity to enjoy the fun of going […]
Run or walk in the 14th annual Race Against Hate to support the Evanston YWCA’s mission of racial equality and violence prevention. This event draws more than 4,000 participants from all over the Chicago area. There will be on-field refreshments and fun for the whole family! What: Sign up to walk or run a 5K, […]
Not even a towering April storm front could stop two-time Grammy winner Ben Harper from coming to town. As a board member and long-time supporter of LIFT, a nonprofit organization that helps community members achieve economic stability, Harper was going to do whatever it took to make their annual benefit concert in Lincoln Park. Fresh […]
What’s the first thing you say to someone when they tell you that they have been diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness? If you don’t know what to say, or feel like you sometimes say the wrong thing, you are not alone. Until now, there haven’t been many rulebooks for social situations like these. […]
Burgwell Howard, or Burgie, as he is better known, has a lot of kids—about 8,000 of them. But that’s what happens when you’re in charge of student engagement at Northwestern University. That, and you wear an awful lot of purple. Howard and his wife Jennifer Richeson, NU Psychology Professor and holder of the MacArthur- endowed […]
Join the fun at the 3rd annual 5K RUN! To End Homelessness to support a cause that helps more than 1,000 people in need daily. What: A chip-timed 5K run/walk and a kid’s fun run, backed up by live music. All proceeds benefit A Safe Haven, a nonprofit that works to end the cycle of […]
Major General John Borling, USAF Ret., of Rockford, admits to more failure than most highly accomplished men. And that makes him all the more inspiring and endearing. His response to those failures, embodied in his motto “to quit is to die,” has led Borling to an extraordinary life. His accomplishments include surviving 6 1/2 years […]
“Creating and measuring impact is the name of the game,” says 34-year-old philanthropist Ben Kovler as he describes Invest For Kids (IFK), Chicago’s Investable Ideas Conference. Kovler founded IFK with Ron Levin five years ago. Creating and measuring IFK’s impact—social, finan- cial and professional—is a labor of love for both men. Kovler, who lives […]
