Komen Chicago gala ignites the fight against breast cancer
Susan G. Komen Chicago hosted its second annual Ignite the Fight Gala at the Westin River North on Oct. 21 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Celebrating 20 years...
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Stars come out for “Saturday Night Live: The Experience” benefit
Guests and stars alike relived their favorite "SNL" memories at the opening night benefit for "Saturday Night Live: The Experience" on Oct. 20 at the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Three...
Wings to Cure gala takes flight for cancer research
Cutting-edge cancer research was the fundraising focus of the second annual Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) Gala, themed The Wings to Cure, on Oct. 14. Chaired by founder Eleni Bousis,...
Chicago celebs dance with Giordano stars to fund outreach programs
Sailor suits, fringed Charleston dresses and hip-hop costumes were just a few of the outfits chosen by contestants for Giordano Dance Chicago's 12th annual "Dancing With the Giordano Stars" competition...
Evening of Tribute raises record-breaking $5 million for Navy SEAL Foundation
The sixth annual Evening of Tribute, a patriotic benefit for the Navy SEAL Foundation, attracted nearly 1,000 guests to the Field Museum on Sept. 27. The event honored the bravery...
On losing Hef, from a Bunny who loved him
I remember the first time I met Hef (Hugh Marston Hefner). It was Sept. 19, 1974. I drove to Chicago in my little MGB convertible from Dupo, Ill., and right...
Taylor Kinney attends star-studded Green Tie Ball to help beautify city’s expressways
Themed "Devil in the Green City," the 26th annual Green Tie Ball welcomed a sellout crowd of more than 1,000 guests to Artifact Events on Sept. 15. Presented by PNC...
Haute Dog Chicago fashion show funds service dog training
Amid wagging tails and generous hearts, the second annual Haute Dog Chicago event was held Sept. 14 at the Peninsula Chicago. The evening featured a canine and human fashion show...
Catholic Charities gala funds emergency services, honors Glunz family
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago attracted more than 500 guests to its 16th annual Gala of the Arts on Sept. 8. Themed "Shine Like...
Frankie Knuckles benefit honors ‘godfather of house music’
The second annual Frankie Knuckles Foundation benefit was held Aug. 25 at Untitled. Nearly 200 fans gathered at the River North nightclub to celebrate the life and legacy of the...