American Cancer Society Discovery Ball raises $2.1 Million

Nearly 900 guests and volunteers gathered on April 27 for the 7th annual American Cancer Society Discovery Ball at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago. The attendees raised $2.1 million for cancer research. More than 20 percent of the evening’s proceeds were generated from …

MYA marks 20 years with musical dreamscape

Let’s be careful how we use the word “amazing.” It is applied to so many subjects that it has nearly lost its power to — well, amaze, so that when something truly amazing comes along, we are at a loss for words.

Midwest Young Artists …

Haven gala supports hope and help for homeless

Ending homelessness may be a gray area, but supporting Lake County Haven’s Black and White Gala on April 13 was a good start.

Hosted annually by the Haven Women’s Auxiliary, the dinner and dancing event at Ravinia Green Country Club in Riverwoods raised much-needed dollars …

Tiffany’s glorious glitz for ‘Gatsby’

Hollywood’s newest take on the “The Great Gatsby” has arrived. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic novel, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby, and Carey Mulligan playing the lovely but shallow Daisy Buchanan.

Past charms support today’s charity at Ball de Fleur

Like a gilded time machine, Palmer House Hilton elevators transported more than 500 guests up and away from 21st century bustle.

They exited at a floor that looked and felt like the roaring twenties, decked out for the Alexian Brothers Foundation’s “Centuries of Charity and …

Support for Erika’s Lighthouse rolls on

The Erika’s Lighthouse benefit at Fields BMW in Northfield raised close to $75,000 to promote suicide prevention awareness. Ginny and Tom Neuckranz of Winnetka, and Peggy Kubert explain the mission of the organization.

Hadley Woman’s Board Gala Raises $230,000 for Blinded Veterans Initiative

The Woman’s Board of The Hadley School for the Blind held its annual benefit at Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette on April 20. This year’s gala, “Hearts for Hadley” featured casino games as well as dinner stations, a wine auction and paddle raise. The event …

The Art Center’s Spring Gala raises $100,000+

“Celebrate Art...Canvas, Cocktails & Cuisine,” took place May 2 at The Art Center of Highland Park. The spring gala celebrated performance art, visual art, culinary art and community. Over 400 people attended to show their support for TAC and over $100,000 was raised. The event …

Tiffany showcases it’s Gatsby jewelry

Tiffany & Co. rolled out the red carpet as host of an exclusive screening of ‘The Great Gatsby’ at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center on May 15. More than 100 guests attended the 1920s Jazz Age-themed cocktail party and movie screening. Models showcased Tiffany designs …

Kiwanis Club of Evanston raises $4,500 for SHORE Community Services

Over 250 guests came to Pizzamania, the annual Mardi Gras celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Evanston, held at Giordano’s in Evanston on Feb. 12. Over $4500 was raised and will go to SHORE Community Services, a long-time partner of the Kiwanis Club and an …

Let spring go to your head

Cuts, curls, braids, colors, treatments — what’s new to do with hair? There are plenty of possibilities, so we went straight to local experts for advice. Color, said Helen Presman, owner of The Beauty Spot in Lake Forest.

Kitchen dreams: Tour some of North Shore’s finest

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the Designer Kitchens of the North Shore tour should make many hearts beat a little faster. Presented by the Junior League of Evanston — North Shore, the May 3 event features six homes in Winnetka and Wilmette, all centrally located to the Winnetka Community House.

Light Opera Works celebrates with music

It was no surprise that the Light Opera Works benefit April 6 at North Shore Country Club in Glenview was filled with music.

Excerpts from LOW’s upcoming productions of “Cabaret,” “Pirates of Penzance” and “Annie Get Your Gun,” entertained the evening’s 130 guests, which was …

Scholarship support grows at “Blooming Fashion Show”

The drenching showers and flooded roads of April 18 created plenty of havoc.

But all that water didn’t dampen the spirits the Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic as some 140 friends and members converged on the Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette for the “Blooming Fashion …

Society celebrates Mies’ 127th birthday

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was among 300+ guests at a party at S. R. Crown Hall, IIT campus, 3360 S. State St., Chicago, to mark the 127th birthday of architect Mies van der Rohe. The Mies van der Rohe Society played host to the new …