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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling your gently worn Eileen Fisher clothing. Between April 20 and 22 Eileen Fisher will be accepting donations of up to five good quality Eileen Fisher clothing at several retail and wholesale locations. After each piece is cleaned, resold at Green Eileen, a unique resale clothing store run by the Eileen Fisher […]
Volunteers are needed to bring the alphabet to life at the Chicago Children’s Museum. Alphapalooza is one of Chicago Children’s Museum’s most popular activities. On Saturday April 21st participating children will search the museum for each letter of the alphabet. Once they find a letter, the children will have to solve a riddle before […]
Have you ever dreamed of working out with NFL pros? Here’s your chance. Equinox and NFL Play60 are hosting several workout classes led by NFL players both active and retired. The program is running through April at Equinox locations all around the country. In Chicago, you can participate in classes run by Tom Zbikowski of […]
When Mark Stephan went bicycling with his friends on the morning of August 11, 2007, he never imagined that it would be a day that changed his life. During the ride, the front tire of his bike disengaged, throwing him over the handlebars and causing him to hit his head full force against the […]
Precious Wright, 25, may be as young as the women she’s advising, but her words carry an authority beyond her years. Wright, the program coordinator for WILL (Women Invested in Learning & Livelihoods) at the Youth Job Center of Evanston, was once a DCFS ward of the state. Three foster homes, one diploma from Walter […]
