The 18 Biggest Annual Charity Galas
Charity may begin at home, but it doesn’t have to stay there. Galas for good causes nationwide can give you an even better reason to pack your bags than wanderlust.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2022 Gala Raises Nearly $2M; Celebrates New Education Center
Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world-renowned ensemble was joined by more than 460 civic, cultural and business leaders from Chicago for its annual fundraising gala on May 14, raising more than $1.98 million to support its educational and artistic programming. Held at Rockwell on the River, the festive evening was designed and produced by Frost Chicago and […]
The Best Chicago Charity Galas to Attend in 2022
Charity events are in no short supply in Chicago, and the gala season is just ramping up. With many great organizations backed by passion and compassion alike, these fundraising events allow you to show your support for multiple causes. By getting to meet the executives behind the mission statements, as well as dressing up, dining […]
2021 Soirée Sets Fundraising Record for Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Set against the lush backdrop of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) of the Illinois Holocaust Museum broke all previous records when it raised $350,000 at its annual Soirée fundraiser. The Sept. 1 event drew 325 guests who were thrilled to be in person at the party, which had been held virtually in 2020 […]
A Star-Studded Return: Lyric Opera Gala Is a Fashionable Evening to Remember
Some of the Chicago-area’s most generous philanthropists gathered for the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Lyric Under the Stars” fundraiser, their first in-person gathering since the onstart of the pandemic. The sold-out event, held Sept. 25, drew 250 supporters to celebrate the Lyric’s return to live performances, and raised $1.8 million gross dollars. Gala Chairwoman Karen […]
Citadel Theatre Celebrates 20 Years With its 7th Annual Gala
Villa Gatsby invites you to channel your inner F. Scott Fitzgerald on September 25. The Citadel Theatre marks its 20th year with a swanky trip to the Roaring 1920s with its 7th annual gala: Villa Gatsby — “Let the 2020’s Roar,” taking place at 4 p.m. on September 25. The event will take place at […]
The Cove School Creates a Space for Learning and Community for Children with Learning Disabilities
“My daughter is one of triplets, and when she was in second grade, we could tell that the model of public school instruction was great for her brothers, but not for her,” says Winnetka parent Lisa Flanagan. There’s a school on the North Shore that was right for her, though; The Cove School in Northbrook has been […]
Lyric Celebrates Opera’s Brightest Star with a Gala to Match
In 1993, Lyric Opera of Chicago audiences first experienced the magic of Renée Fleming as she stepped onstage to sing the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah.” With her undeniable presence, ability to transform into a character, and rich, melodic voice, Ms. Fleming quickly became known in the opera world and beyond as “The People’s […]
Better Makers: Union League Boys & Girls Clubs Gala Celebrates 100 Years In Chicago
One-hundredth anniversaries call for dinner, dancing, and why not throw in a few diamonds? In honor of the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs’ upcoming milestone, the 41st annual “Made in Chicago” Gala served as its centennial celebration. Held at the Union League Club on Nov. 3, the evening raised more than $300,000 for the […]
The People’s Music School Celebrates Over 40 Years of Social and Musical Impact
From an impressive turnaround with the introduction of their new president, Jennifer Kim Matsuzawa, in 2015, to a performance at the Obama Summit last November, Chicao nonprofit The People’s Music School (TPMS) has continued to stand for impact and innovation. The school, which today provides tuition-free music education to nearly 700 students ages 5-18 and sustains a […]
