Catholic Charities’ artful gala funds emergency program
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago hosted its 14th annual Gala of the Arts at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom on Sept. 11 with more than 500 in attendance. The...
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Madhatter’s Ball goes toward education
Lookingglass Theatre's Junior Board hosted its 14th annual Madhatter's Ball, a night filled with magic, fantasy and fundraising, at the historic Water Tower Water Works on Aug. 29. The event...
Chicago Dancing Festival Gala funds free dance for city
More than 250 dance lovers attended the Chicago Dancing Festival Gala at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Aug. 28. The event honored festival co-founder, renowned choreographer and Chicago native...
Dance for Life event raises money to fight HIV/AIDS
The 24th annual Dance for Life benefit performance attracted a crowd of over 2,200 Aug. 15 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Seven of Chicago's top dance companies performed...
Cuisine for Cancer fundraiser supports 10 charities
The inaugural Cuisine for Cancer benefit was held at Morgan Manufacturing with more than 1,000 guests in attendance on Aug. 7. The event, held during World Cancer Support Month, benefited...
Service Club’s patriotic, fashionable fundraiser celebrates 125 years
The Service Club of Chicago celebrated its 125th anniversary year in grand style at "Day on the Terrace," an annual fashion show and luncheon held at the Peninsula Chicago on...
All-Tchaikovsky program at Ravinia gala
The Women's Board of Ravinia hosted the festival's 49th annual gala benefit on Aug. 1 in Highland Park. The sold-out, black-tie event featured an all-Tchaikovsky program conducted by maestro James...
PAWS Chicago hits the beach
For more than 450 pet-loving supporters along with 100 of their canine companions, the PAWS Beach Party was a tail-wagging good time July 23 at Castaways Bar and Grill at...
Izzy Idonije’s foundation raises nearly $150,000
Beloved NFL veteran Israel "Izzy" Idonije hosted the third annual gala fundraiser to benefit his namesake foundation July 16 at the Trump International Hotel & Tower. More than 200 guests...
Lincoln Park Zoo Ball raises more than $1.1 million
The Women's Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo hosted its 38th annual Zoo Ball, this year themed "Arctic Blast," on the grounds of the zoo July 10. More than 850...