Tag: Party Pix

On February 1, Glencoe Junior Kindergarten and Nursery School hosted its annual winter benefit at Writers Theatre. Read more

JDRF held the 40th annual One Dream Gala at McCormick Place on Saturday, December 14. Sponsored by Chicago magazine, the evening raised more than $7 million for type 1 diabetes (TD1) research advancements. Guests enjoyed a silent auction of over 400 packages, a delicious meal, live auction items, powerful speeches by JDRF leadership, and a special performance by Third Eye Blind. The global record-breaking fundraising total will accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. For more information, visit the JDRF Illinois website. Read more

On November 16, 2019, the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre hosted its Annual Fall Gala, raising over $230,000 for the theatre’s programming, creative engagement, and restoration/preservation efforts. The evening began at the Palmer House Hilton with a cocktail reception and dinner, and finished at the Auditorium Theatre with a performance of Chicago Celebrates Sondheim!, featuring singers from across the city. For more information, visit the Auditorium Theatre’s website. Read more

PAWS Chicago hosted it 18th annual Fur Ball at The Drake Hotel on Friday, November 15. Sponsored by Chicago magazine, the event was attended by over 700 guests and their four-legged friends, the ball is a perennial favorite where canine companions enjoy all festivities with their guardians, from walking the red carpet to dancing into the night. Most importantly, the event helps fund life-saving programs for homeless animals. The Fur Ball was co-chaired by Melissa and Michael Canning and Frances and Chris Renk. For more information, visit the PAWS Chicago website. Read more