Harvest season is upon us. For farmers and gardeners alike, fall is prime time to harvest an assortment of crops, including apples, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes. In celebration of the season, Chicago Botanic Garden held its third annual Harvest Party on Sept. 13. Over 200 guests gathered for a festive evening of cocktails in the […]
In September 2019, Anne L. Kaplan succeeded Zachary Lazar as The Joffrey Ballet’s Board Chair. She’s well prepared from her work as Board Chair of Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) from 2015-2018; prior Joffrey service as Executive Committee Vice President and member of the Strategic Planning, Development, and Campaign Planning Committees; substantial other civic […]
The food media tends to celebrate the hottest new restaurant, whipping up a frenzy of excitement, then quickly moving on to the next shiny opening. It’s not necessarily the fault of food journalists per se (we love spotlighting the latest and greatest new spots just as much as you love reading about them), but rather […]
Pizza is my ride or die. I’ve been obsessed with it pretty much since birth. It is, after all, the perfect marriage of bread and cheese, with the freewheeling ability to morph styles and flavor profiles, happily incorporating nearly any ingredient in its path (I am not now, nor will I ever be, down with […]
Selah Freedom, a national organization committed to ending sex trafficking (and a Philanthropy Award winner), reports that Chicago ranks in the top five cities in the nation for the global epidemic. According to the Cook County Sheriff’s office, 16,000-24,000 women and girls in Chicago become victims of sexual exploitation each year. Sept. 15 marked the organization’s signature […]
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: In partnership with Better Media, all donations to Bright Promises Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000! Donate today to double the impact of your gift. This year, Bright Promises Foundation, one of the oldest social service agencies in Illinois, is celebrating 150 years of helping Chicago children and […]
As the leaves change and the weather turns crisp, Chicago turns into the quintessential Midwestern town with enough pumpkin, apple pie, and craft beer to carry you into November. And for those who are not into the pumpkin spice hype, October is also a month of creativity and consciousness with events such as Chicago Ideas […]
This October, let’s not only “think pink,” but buy pink as well. Our favorite pink products give back by donating proceeds from their sales to fund breast cancer education and research. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. But there’s some good news — in part […]
826CHI is a nonprofit creative writing, tutoring, and publishing center that lives its mission in every way — including in how they build awareness and raise funds. It just wouldn’t be them to throw an old-fashioned gala. Instead, on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-10 p.m., 826CHI will be hosting its 5th annual culinary gala, Eat […]
National Chocolate Day (Oct. 28) is right around the corner. If you’re really serious about chocolate, book your flight to Seattle for the Northwest Chocolate Festival in November — it’s the best chocolate festival in the country. If that’s not in the cards, don’t worry. These pastry chefs in Chicago have you covered for all […]
