On June 6, the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum hosted an event celebrating the Chicago-born shoe designer Brian Atwood. The sold-out event, A Spring Luncheon with Brian Atwood, drew 300 guests and raised more than $30,000 in support of the Costume Council’s commitment to the Chicago History Museum. Atwood and Susanna Homan, editor in chief […]
Goodman Theatre, Chicago’s oldest and largest nonprofit theater, celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Women’s Board at Ruby Night, the spring fundraiser gala. The May 19 event raised more than $1 million in support of the theater’s education and community engagement programs. More than 500 guests gathered at the Fairmont Chicago for the black-tie evening. The […]
On April 21, 350 influential Chicagoland leaders gathered at the Four Seasons in support of Writers Theatre’s renowned arts and strong education programing. A record-breaking $850,000 was raised for the local theater. The Spirit of Writers Theatre Award went to Stephanie and Bill Sick, residents of Winnetka, Illinois, and strong supporters of the theater. “Stephanie […]
The Cook County North Suburban chapter of NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, held its 2018 NAMI Gala, Finding Peace After War, on April 21 at Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park, Illinois. The Gala served as an awareness event highlighting NAMI CCNS’s new programing in support of our veterans and mental health. Nearly […]
The Midwest Regional Office of UNICEF USA held its 11th Annual UNICEF Gala Chicago on April 28 at The Geraghty. The Gala raised $1.1 million in support of UNICEF’s global mission: to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential. Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed a sit-down dinner, live and silent […]
BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) celebrated 49 years of impacting Chicago’s youth at its annual dinner April 27. BUILDing Opportunity, Transforming the Future raised a record-breaking $725,000 for its youth programing. Three awards were given to BUILD’s greatest, long-standing supporters: Jim and Kelly McShane were awarded the BUILDer of the Year Award; Danny Wirtz received […]
Over 525 guests gathered at Brookfield Zoo on April 28 for the Chicago Zoological Society’s 37th annual Whirl fundraiser. This year’s event raised more than $1.3 million in support of the animals at Brookfield Zoo in addition to the Chicago Zoological Society’s conservation, education, and community outreach programs. One of the benefiting programs includes the Chicago […]
In celebration of 42 remarkable seasons of ensemble theater, nearly 700 guests gathered on May 12 to honor Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world-renowned ensemble. With record-breaking attendance, the 2018 Gala raised more than $1.3 million for the theater’s pivotal programing in the arts and local community. Steppenwolf works with local Chicagoland schools and neighborhoods in providing their outreach […]
The 2018 Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala, which took place on May 12 at the Hilton Chicago, raised more than $1.1 million for the organization’s research, care, and support programs. During the event, “Today” correspondent and “Access Live” co-host Natalie Morales and her family were given the Caregiver Award for their work raising awareness for […]
The Lyric Opera Women’s Board hosted its 30th Anniversary Wine Auction on April 14. Since its inception in 1988, this triennial event has raised more than $11 million for Lyric Opera of Chicago programs and initiatives. This year’s event was co-chaired by Keith Kiley Goldstein and Women’s Board President Nancy Searle. Shirley W. Ryan was […]
