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Constance Paesel, from left, Page Doyle, Debbie Wall, advisory council, and Pat Finnell, CIF part-time administrator, all of Evanston

‘Spark Gala’ raises $170,000 for Center for Independent Futures

May 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Event: Center for Independent Futures 'Spark Gala' Benefiting: Center for Independent Futures, Evanston, which helps individuals with disabilities have access to all the opportunities for a full life. Hosted by:...

Erica Daniels of Chicago, event co-chairman, and Andy White of Evanston, connectivity and engagement director, and founding member of Lookingglass Theatre Company

Gala raises $240,000 for League of Theatres

May 15, 2019 at 12:43 p.m.

Event: League of Chicago Theatres 2017 Gala Honors: Lookingglass Theatre Company Ensemble received Artistic Achievement Award; Cheryl Lynn Bruce received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Michael and Mona Heath received the...

Julie Morse and Jeff Sunderman, both of Lake Bluff

‘Noshes’ party raises $930,000 for St. Jude Hospital

May 14, 2019 at 11:21 a.m.

Event: 23rd Annual St. Jude Four Stars of Chicago Noshes for Good Benefiting: Work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Presented by: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Midwest Regional Office...

Teri Brown, women's board member, from left, Doug Brown, board member, Abby Brown, all of Hinsdale, and Emilia Bublik, originally of Hinsdale

‘Sequins and Soul’ gala raises $1M for Goodman Theatre

May 14, 2019 at 11:21 a.m.

Event: More than 500 of Chicago's cultural glitterati converged on the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago on May 20 to celebrate the Goodman Theatre's "Sequins and Soul" annual gala. Singer/actor/playwright/director Billy...

Eric and Jana Schreuder of Lake Bluff, from left, Linda Bynoe, and Peter Bynoe, trustee emeritus and honorary gala co-chairmen, both Chicago

‘Sequins and Soul’ gala raises $1M for Goodman Theatre

June 3, 2018 at 1:34 p.m.

Event: More than 500 of Chicago's cultural glitterati converged on the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago on May 20 to celebrate the Goodman Theatre's "Sequins and Soul" annual gala. Singer/actor/playwright/director Billy...

Janet Ruchim and Dr. Michael Ruchim of Northbrook, event co-chairmen

‘Envision Gala’ raises $1.6M for Digestive Health Foundation

May 14, 2019 at 11:21 a.m.

Event: Second Annual 'Envision Gala 2017: Within Reach' Benefiting: Digestive Health Foundation, Chicago Gala Chairs: Janet and Dr. Michael Ruchim of Northbrook, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine Location:...

Peter Sagal of Oak Park, host of "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!" on NPR, from left, Chef Rick Bayless of Chicago, event host and chef/founder Frontera Grill/Topolobampo/Xoco, Lee Litas, Pioneer Press columnist, and Steve Dolinsky of Chicago, ABC7 dining reporter "The Hungry Hound"

Gala marks 30 years of Frontera Grill

May 10, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Event: Frontera Grill 30th Anniversary & Good Food Forum Honoring: Chicago Chef Rick Bayless' Frontera Grill's 30th anniversary Benefiting: Farmer Foundation and FamilyFarmed Location: Art Institute of Chicago Date: April...

Judy Wise, Facing History and Ourselves co-founder, from left, Lamont Jones of Chicago, gala co-chairman, Stacy Sharpe of Chicago, gala co-chairman representing sponsor Allstate in Northbrook and Karen Harrison of Chicago, co-founder regional office

Benefit raises $700,000 to support Facing History and Ourselves

May 14, 2019 at 11:21 a.m.

The Event: To celebrate the critical impact that Facing History and Ourselves' curriculum makes on young minds, 600 guests gathered for a benefit dinner at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on...

Glo Rolighed of Winnetka, left, president, board of directors, Piven Theatre Workshop, and Lisa Smyth of Lake Forest, host committee

Piven Theatre Workshop marks 45 years stage arts training

May 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

The Event: Piven Theatre Workshop celebrated 45 years with star-filled evening at Revel Fulton Market in Chicago on May 6. Some 315 alumni and notable guests from Hollywood, Broadway and...

Michael Silverman, board member,and Lauren Silverman, both of Northbrook

Fairytale ball raises $500,000 for Children’s Place

May 14, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

Event: A fairytale ball for the Children's Place Association took place April 22 at the urban-chic Revel Fulton Market in Chicago. Emceed by Marley Kayden of NBC 5, the "Once...

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