April 21, 2012--The Women's Board, in partnership with the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Zoological Society, hosted the 31st annual Whirl at Brookfield Zoo on April 21st. The black-tie fundraiser allowed guests the unique opportunity to get up close and mingle with a variety of amazing creatures, including a flamingo, bald eagle, fennec fox, penguin, llama, red-tailed hawk, lynx, and cheetah from both Brookfield Zoo and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The $600-per-person gala was chaired by Susan Ahern of Barrington Hills. The event, which was attended by more than 700 guests, grossed approximately $1.3 million to support the animals at Brookfield Zoo as well as the Chicago Zoological Society’s conservation and education programs. Read more
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April 11, 2012--Chicago magazine hosted an exclusive reception at Revolution Brewing to honor the Green Award winners featured in the April 2012 editorial feature. This year’s honorees are Cassie Green, Said Al-Hallaj, Elise Zelechowski, Brian Levin, and Deborah Sawyer. Read more
April 3, 2012--Athleta hosted a special evening of shopping and fun to celebrate the opening of its Southport store. Athleta offers the ultimate performance apparel in sweet, feminine designs for every active woman. Read more
March 10, 2012--Carson's fashion and shopping event of the season showcased must have trends for spring in their annual runway show. The event took place at the Yorktown location and was emceed by Heiji Choy Black, the new fashion director of Chicago magazine. Read more
March 11, 2012--On Sunday, March 11th, Gail Simmons, a 2012 Top Chef, hosted Common Threads Chefs’ Charity Dinner at The James hotel. Chicago’s best chefs created a family style dream meal for 150 guests. The event raised over $70,000 for the program. Read more
February 8, 2012--Chicago magazine and Illinois Super Lawyers hosted an exclusive reception at The Fairmont Chicago Hotel honoring the top Attorneys in Illinois as featured in the February 2012 issue of Chicago magazine. Mercedes-Benz Chicagoland Dealers was the exclusive sponsor of the evening. Read more
January 26, 2012--For the 18th consecutive year Chicago magazine honored its Chicagoans of the Year, six individuals who have changed life in the city for the better. The magazine celebrated their achievements at its annual Chicagoans of the Year Luncheon at the Peninsula Hotel, sponsored in party by American Airlines and emceed by ABC 7 News reporter Leah Hope. Read more
February 2, 2012--Chicago magazine and Cadillac, the presenting sponsor, hosted an exclusive reception honoring the doctors featured in the January 2012 editorial cover feature, “Chicago’s Top Doctors”. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres as they enjoyed a private performance by 3-time Grammy nominee, Frank Catalano. Attendees were also treated a viewing of the all-new Cadillac XTS.
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October 20, 2011--More than 370 collectors, designers, and supporters of Winnetka Community House gathered at the Antiques+Modernism Preview Party for a sneak peek of the highly anticipated show. Read more
November 19, 2011--Eve Alfillé Gallery and Studio unveiled Eve’s newest collection “Dancing Under the Stars” during an open house. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of Donna Goodman catering, and purchased one-of-a-kind, kiln-fired, art glass pieces created by Eve’s daughter, Diane Alfillé. Attendees enjoyed music by a local guitarist while taking in the newly renovated gallery Read more