Philanthropy Award winner BUILD Chicago (Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development) kicked off the summer with a record-breaking evening marking the organization’s 50th anniversary. Held May 3, the Annual Gala welcomed over 800 guests to the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. Together, BUILD and its supporters raised $1,067,000 — a record high — in […]
Soak up the last few days of summer with the Chicago Dogs’ “Star Wars” night, Taste of Greektown, ZooBrew at Brookfield Zoo, and more. Chicago Dogs’ “Star Wars” Night Aug. 23 Rosemont Don’t miss “Star Wars” night at Impact Field. Fans who dress up like their favorite character can join the on-field parade before the […]
Spend your weekend shopping and dining in Evanston, sampling beer or sangria at two different Chicago events, cheering on performers at the Chicago Air and Water Show, and more. Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival Aug. 16-18 Evanston Shop paintings, photography, jewelry, home goods, and more from roughly 150 juried artists while also enjoying food […]
Supporting new frontiers in pediatric medicine and research, the Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has made a three-year commitment of raising $7.5 million. Focusing on three key areas, Lurie Children’s reports the pledge will support “transformational research, community-based healthcare delivery and an innovative endowed chair in medical ethics.” […]
Lollapalooza may be over, but it will still be a big weekend for music with concerts and a music festival in Evanston and Chicago. Plus, enjoy a variety of delicious food at both the Chicago Hot Dog Fest and Veggie Fest Chicago. Out of Space Aug. 8-11 Evanston SPACE is heading outside for four days […]
The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs celebrated their 100th anniversary in conjunction with their 22nd Annual Wine Dinner on June 14 at the Union League Club. The dinner entailed a five course meal executed by the Union League Club’s Chef Garbin, and was paired with hand-picked Heitz Cellar wine. Guests were able to participate […]
What’s the big deal? It’s just a beef sandwich, right? Wrong. Chicago’s own Italian beef sandwich is so much more than merely meat and bread; it’s a reflection of the enduring Italian-American influence on the city, a memory of the Union Stockyards that transformed Chicago into the world’s butcher shop, and a reminder of the […]
Lyric Opera of Chicago is opening its spectacular 65th season with Gioachino Rossini’s beloved comic opera, “The Barber of Seville,” on Saturday, Sept. 28. A Grand Lyric Tradition Less than two months after the very first meeting of Lyric’s Women’s Board in 1955, the inaugural Opera Ball was held. In its first year, the event […]
It’s hidden away from view — easy to miss if you’re driving on the North Shore — but making a powerful impact around the country. As a congregant for over a decade, I’m honored to be a part of Congregation Hakafa, whose spirit lives in my heart. As this dynamic Reform Jewish congregation celebrates its […]
On June 21, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Guild Board hosted its 15th Annual Lawn Ball in memory of one of its founders, Johnny McGovern, at the Saddle & Cycle Club. On this sunny day, guests were able to stroll through the beautiful outdoor area while enjoying each other’s company before heading inside […]
