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Chicago Shakespeare Theater honors Callow, Rashad

May 10, 2019 at 5:04 p.m.

Spirit of Shakespeare Awards Hosted by: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier Artistic Honorees: Simon Callow, Phylicia Rashad Civic Honoree: Illinois Tool Works of Glenview Attended: 350...

Tim Loesch, manager of Toadstool Pub in Highwood, left, with Tom Garrity, Toadstool owner, won the People's Choice Award for the fourth year in a row.

Highwood’s Toadstool Pub wins ‘People’s Choice’ Bloody Mary

May 12, 2019 at 8:55 p.m.

Sultry weather added to the spicy heat available at Highwood's sixth annual Bloody Mary Fest on July 26 at Everts Park in Highwood that successfully quenched the thirst and/or expectations...

Vanavevhu marks five years of aiding Zimbabwean youth

May 12, 2019 at 8:55 p.m.

The Event: The fifth anniversary celebration of "Vanavevhu: Children of the Soil" drew nearly 80 supporters to the law offices of Latham & Watkins in Chicago on June 18. The...

Eleni Siavelis of Glenview, vendor "Eleni's Jewelry & Accessories"

Feeding the Greek soul: 15,000 at Niles food fest

May 9, 2019 at 6:40 a.m.

Big Greek Food Fest of Niles Benefiting: Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Niles Purpose: Festival proceeds represents 15 percent of the church operating cost and will support...

Benefit raises $200,000 for Citadel Theatre

May 23, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

'Broadway Under the Stars' Fundraiser: 2nd Annual Summer Gala Theatre Production and Dinner Benefiting: Citadel Theatre, Lake Forest Location: Cottage of honorary event chairmen Adrien and Nancy Smith Date: July...

Kevin Dwyer, from left, Ann Danner, St. Jude national board member, and Patrick Dwyer, all of Lake Forest

Restaurant Extravaganza raises $725,000 for St. Jude Hospital

May 12, 2019 at 8:54 p.m.

21st Annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Restaurant Extravaganza Benefiting: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Honoring: Joe Reynolds and Ryan Kunkel, co-CEOs of Red Frog Events who have pledged...

Gala supports hope for a ‘Reverse’ effect

May 23, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

The Event: Nearly 350 supporters gathered at Chicago's Galleria Marchetti to raise awareness and funds for the inaugural Reverse Rett gala, benefiting the Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Caused by a...

Gary Napadov originally of Buffalo Grove and Erika Grim of Chicago

‘Scene Soiree’ raises $60,000 for Goodman Theatre

May 22, 2019 at 3:14 a.m.

4th annual 'Scene Soiree' Hosted by: Scenemakers Board of the Goodman Theatre Supporting: Goodman Theatre's "PlayBuild" program in Chicago Public Schools Location: Ovation, Chicago Date: June 13 Attended: 300+ Raised:...

Victoria Loperena of Hinsdale and Mario Loperena of Chicago

Casino Chicago raises $400,000 to fight cystic fibrosis

May 12, 2019 at 8:52 p.m.

11th Annual Casino Chicago Hosted by: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Greater Illinois Chapter Benefiting: Research to help fight cystic fibrosis and to care for the nearly 30,000 children and adults in...

Albert I. Goodman of Wilmette, honorary chairman and life trustee of the Goodman Theatre, and wife Maria

Gala raises $110,000 for League of Chicago Theatres

May 10, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

League of Chicago Theatres Gala Benefiting: League programs supporting member theater companies Honors: Roche Schulfer of Goodman Theatre, received Lifetime Achievement Award; Shirley Madigan, Chairman of the Illinois Arts Council...

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