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National Louis anniversary gala a success
ELIZABETH HAMEL: National Louis University, the private, not-for-profit teacher’s college founded in 1886 by a Jane Addams cohort, Elizabeth Harrison, celebrated a big birthday — its 125th year — and bigger gifts with an elegant dinner Thursday evening.
Children’s Home + Aid Chef’s Tasting raises $50,000
The three year-old Rice Leadership Committee of Children’s Home + Aid held its first Benefit – the Annual Chef’s Tasting - on Jan. 28 at the Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1202 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
The party included cocktails, a chef’s tasting, the Bids for Kids …
Hadassah “Medical Miracles” Symposium
More than two hundred persons attended a unique Medical Symposium, “Medical Miracles” on Nov. 10, at Beth Hillel Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Although an informational event sponsored by Hadassah Chicago Chapter and Hadassah North Shore Chapter, $2000 in donations for Hadassah’s …
North Shore Board of Northwestern Settlement raises $311,000
The North Shore Board of the Northwestern Settlement met its fundraising goals for its annual benefit, the Glitter Ball, held Nov.5, 2011, at the Chicago Four Seasons Hotel. The $311,000 raised, through a combination of a paddle raise, silent and live auction will go directly …
Lyric Opera Gala raises over $470,000
Ice sculptures of Fabergé eggs, illuminated egg-shaped table lamps, frosted-glass table chandeliers, golden branches dripping with crystal strands, white table linens scattered with cut-crystal “diamonds” and frosty blue lighting designed by Event Creative all set the scene for “A Night Under the Czars,” the 28th …
Woman’s Board raises “dough” for Hadley
On Dec. 7, the Woman’s Board of The Hadley School for the Blind held a fundraiser in conjunction with the Homemade Pizza Co., 544 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, to raise some “dough” for Hadley. The Woman’s Board is Hadley’s single largest donor. Nearly $800 was raised …
“Legally Blonde” benefits The Season of Concern
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, kicked off its 2012 season Jan. 27 with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical “Legally Blonde” which runs through April 1. “Legally Blonde” stars Chelsea Packard as “Elle”, Cole Burden as “Warner” and David Larsen as “Emmett”. The …
The Pilgrim Chamber Players featuring Quintet Attacca
The Quintet Attacca, with guest pianist Matthew Hagle, appeared on Jan. 22 at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. A prizewinning group, their program included “Sextet for Winds and Piano” by Poulenc, “Konzerstuck” for clarinet, bassoon and piano by Mendelssohn, “Summer …
Heartland Animal Shelter’s 5th Golden Paw Gala
Oh what a night! A huge heartfelt thank you from all the animals to everyone who attended Heartland Animal Shelter’s 5th Golden Paw Gala benefit for the animals, on Nov. 5 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northbrook. Over 150 people and 40 canines toasted …
Tri-Con Child Care Center’s kids create edible works of art
It’s not every day that 5-year old Jose is allowed to play with his food. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Highland Park-based Marla’s Sweet Bites brought their Experiential Cupcake Bar experience to the children at Tri-Con Child Care Center, a non-profit, non-denominational child …
North Shore Art League “Auction for the Arts” a success
The North Shore Art League (NSAL) teamed with PRIMITIVE for its second “Auction for the Arts” on Dec. 15, 2011.
The benefit auction and reception were held at the gallery loft space of PRIMITIVE, located on Jefferson Street in Chicago, and catered by Trueman of …
MRIC raises $2 million in 2011
Nearly a thousand guests gathered at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 10, to join the Medical Research Institute Council as they celebrated their 60th anniversary at this year’s annual Children’s Ball,
Diamond: 60 Years of Brilliance. The Ball also celebrated at total of more …
Bakers Square & guests raise cash for ovarian cancer
A new partnership among the national Foundation for Women’s Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Hope Organization (OCHO) and Bakers Square restaurants is off to a strong start, having completed its first fundraising campaign.
Bakers Square held special fundraiser events at its Libertyville, Gurnee, Wilmette, Naperville and Woodridge …
Galas are about giving, not glam
What makes the Trend section relevant to all readers in our 19 towns and beyond is the jaw-dropping amounts of money your neighbors raise for charitable causes. And that is news. From the first edition in January through Dec. 1, the pages of Trend featured the fundraising events of 109 vastly different nonprofit organizations, women’s boards and charities. These galas, golf outings, luncheons and walks raised more than $73 million dollars in 2011.
Chicago Opera Theater’s second annual Holiday Soiree
On Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presented their second annual Holiday Soiree at the Newberry Library in Chicago. The event was hosted by COT Board Member Roger Baskes and Mrs. Julie Baskes. Over $20,000 was raised for Chicago Opera Theater, a 400% …
