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Nashville came to the North Shore during Allendale's 29th Annual Benefit and Auction held at Wagner Farm in Glenview, where guests were invited to dress up in their finest western wear.… Read more
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The Woman's Board of Winnetka Community House proudly kicked off their treasured favorite Antiques + Modernism Winnekta show with a benefit preview party that featured more than 370 collectors and hundreds of supporters.… Read more
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Members from the Winnekta Club took in a fashion show on the upper level of Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park, as icon Nena Ivon described the fall trends.… Read more
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George Sharp, Creative Director for St. John, made an appearance to his devotees during a fashion show at Neiman Marcus Northbrook.… Read more
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Supporters of Equestrian Connection in Lake Forest ditched their gowns and tuxedos, and opted for denim and cowboy boots during the group's annual fund-raiser, Marty's Barn Party, named after one of the organizations original visionaries.… Read more
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The beats were pulsating and the crowd was loving every moment of it during the North Suburban Medical Research Junior Board's (NSMRJB) annual fund-raiser at Fields Infiniti in Glencoe, where Sheridan Road served as the media sponsor for the night.… Read more
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An event which began with 35 supporters and has grown to a whopping 300, Glenkirk's Benefit Brunch at Ravinia Green Country Club once again raised funds this past fall for the organizations mission to help those with developmental disabilities.… Read more
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The City of Highland Park reinforced their reputation as a fashion hot spot during a fashion show sponsored by the Downtown Highland Park Business Alliance.… Read more
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The Winnetka Auxiliary of Rush University Medical Center once again did not disappoint for this year's much-anticipated Cooks' Tour, which treated four tremendous homes to more than 700 guests.… Read more
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The Women's Board of the Lyric Opera sure knows how to put on a show--more than 625 guests attended the Opera Ball at the Hilton Chicago and more than 3,500 took in the Opening Night Gala Benefit performance.… Read more
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Kicking off its 201112 season, the Neighbors of Kenilworth, established in 1895, hosted a luncheon and fashion show at the Kenilworth Club, featuring the latest fall looks from Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park.… Read more
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Kicking off a remarkable weekend of literary heaven on earth, committee members from Ragdale hosted an opening night cocktail event at Exmoor Country Club.… Read more
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More than 750 friends of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital gathered to support the Women's Board during their annual benefit, in which the sold-out crowd partied to the nostalgic sounds of The Beach Boys.… Read more
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To kick off an entire shopping weekend devoted to raising funds and awareness for women's cancers, the Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Highland Park Hospital joined Saks Fifth Avenue for a reception featuring cocktails, food, and a snea… Read more
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More than 400 supporters of the North Shore Board of the Northwestern University Settlement House crowded the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago for an unforgettable evening of friends and fundraising.… Read more
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Serving as a kickoff to their gala in February, supporters and guests of Boys Hope Girls Hope gathered on a fall morning in The Zodiac of Neiman Marcus Northbrook for breakfast and fashion.… Read more
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Saint Francis Xavier School in Wilmette rolled out the red carpet for their annual Showcase fund-raiser, an evening that brings together parents of the schools true stars: the students.… Read more
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While we do tend to hear this fact frequently, it is still a hard one to believe: Heart disease is the number-one killer of women, and stroke is number three.… Read more
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If an organization in America has a goal to succeed for 100 years, it might be suggested they follow the model of the Girl Scouts.… Read more
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Jane McCarthy, Executive Director for Family Service Center, knows the care the clients who visit her agency receive is consistently top-notch.… Read more
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Recognizing that their healthy children are truly a gift, sisters Robin Subar of Highland Park and Rachel Silvers of Deerfield sought out to help those whose families have been dealt a different hand… Read more
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At 6 feet 8 inches, James ''Big Cat'' Williams stood as an intimidator at right tackle for the Chicago Bears for 12 years. Williams started with the organization for a consecutive 134 starts, beginning in 1994 through 2002...… Read more
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The Women's Board of the Adler Planetarium toasted their champagne to ''Supernova,'' the annual fund-raising benefit for the treasured Chicago attraction.… Read more
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The North Shore's own and longtime Sheridan Road contributor Amy DiTomasso kicked off the start of her business, Sugar Chic, during a launch party at Epoch in Chicago.… Read more
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The ever-stylish members and supporters of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board (UCCRFAB) took over Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park for a fashion show and cocktails.… Read more
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Kicking off fall as one of the seasons most significant events, the Woman's Board of Children's Home + Aid hosted their annual gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.… Read more
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Before the much-beloved American Craft Exposition Show (ACE) opened to the general public for the weekend, art lovers gathered at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion in Evanston to see the latest in handmade art during the Preview Party.… Read more
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Around the holidays, there are certain traditions unique to each family. But there is one Christmas mainstay many families on the North Shore revisit year after year and for hopeful generations to come.… Read more
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Supporters of the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, located in Fort Sheridan, toasted the premiere of the North Shore's newest environmental gem during a French-themed afternoon on the grounds.… Read more
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Supporters of YEA! Highland Park gathered on the grounds of Ravinia on a fine summer evening to hear the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Itzhak Perlman.… Read more
''Honey, I think you'll want to see this!'' shouted Alvin Brooks, husband of North Shore jewelry designer extraordinaire LeAnita Ragland-Brooks, as he sat in the living room of their Winnetka home.… Read more
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The Winnetka Board of Northwestern University Settlement House and its stylish supporters took over the elegant Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette to host its annual fashion show.… Read more
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Hundreds gathered on the upper level of Neiman Marcus Northbrook to take in a fall trends runway show during ''Fashion's Night Out,'' an event being celebrated across the country.… Read more
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For the 13th year in a row, the Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden saw more than 500 guests through its triumphant early fall grounds, as supporters gathered for the Harvest Ball.… Read more
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Dubbed ''the most stylish event in Chicago,'' the Womens Board of The Joffrey Ballet hosted Couture & Cocktails at The HudsonChicago's hottest new event venue.… Read more
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The Gold Coast Fashion Award Show once again did not disappoint, as more than 1,350 supporters of The Children's Service Board of Children's Memorial Hospital took in lunch and a high-energy, high-fashion runway show at the Chicago Hilton.… Read more
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Polo returned to the North Shore during a match featuring the Villa del Lago polo team to benefit Equestrian Connection, an organization that provides therapeutic horse riding for those living with disabilities.… Read more
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Serving as the North Shore's kickoff to fall, supporters of Lake Forest Open Lands gathered at the Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve to cheer on this autumnal tradition.… Read more
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While the diamond can be considered one of natures most remarkable feats, its dazzle compares little to its strength and resilience.… Read more
''I don't think the landing on Normandy could have been done with more precision than this,'' remarks Joann LaPorte about the Catholic Charities of Lake County's Christmas Gift Program, for which she has been a volunteer for seven years.… Read more
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Guests of the Women's Board took in a shoe- and handbag-themed fashion show featuring Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Valentino, and Prada, during the American Cancer Society's festive event sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Palmer House Hilton.… Read more
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The Alex Gerrard Scholarship Fund held their annual Purses with Purpose Event at Northmoor Country Club, in which supporters donated slightly used, high-end designer bags for a silent auction to benefit Keshet at Camp Chi.… Read more
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Inese and Richard H. Driehaus welcomed guests to their Lake Geneva estate to celebrate the 69th birthday of the philanthropist and business leader.… Read more
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Serving as the Glencoe Historical Society's major fund-raiser, the Gasoline Alley Gala paid homage to the late Glencoe resident Frank King and his syndicated comic strip.… Read more
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More than 650 supporters of The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals were transported to the Greek Isles at the organizations 39th Annual Hospitals' Gala at Navy Pier.… Read more
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In celebration of Shedd Aquarium's newest temporary exhibit entitled ''Jellies,'' more than 850 guests cheered the mesmerizing creatures during the major Chicago cultural attraction's annual gala.… Read more
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The premiere sports resort, Midtown Athletic Club, threw a pre-July 4 celebration poolside at their Bannockburn location, where the direction for attire was simple: wear white.… Read more
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Beginning its second century of excellence in education, Loyola Academy in Wilmette hosted its annual auction and dinner event, transforming the schools gym into a 1960s, retro-chic playground, encompassing the theme ''The Beat Goes On.''… Read more
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Glitter and glitz reigned over the Lincoln Park Zoo during their annual Zoo Ball entitled ''Hollywood & Vines,'' including a paparazzi-lined red carpet and dry martinis.… Read more
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Music lovers united for a night under the stars during the Gala Benefit Evening at Ravinia, which included cocktails, a tremendous performance, and dinner, presented by the Women's Board.… Read more
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The League of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Governing Members held their bi-annual auction, featuring cocktails, dinner, and a Benny Goodman tribute by the Michael Lerich Orchestra, at the ever-elegant Casino Club in Chicago.… Read more
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The invite suggested to come early and stay late, and late the party did go, as the Winnetka Parks Foundation took over Tower Road Beach during their annual fete celebrating life on the North Shore.… Read more
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Supporters of Feed the Dream, a North Shore-based organization committed to improving the quality of life for women and children in Guatemala, took to the links of Highland Park Country Club for a friendly morning of golf and lunch.… Read more
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More than 475 guests enjoyed one of the most anticipated summer events on the North Shore during the 8th Annual Summer Dinner Dance at the Chicago Botanic Garden.… Read more
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More than 490 cyclists and 750 enthusiasts took over the quiet North Shore community during the Glencoe Grand Prix (GGP), a USA Cycling National Racing Calendar event and State Criterium Championship.… Read more
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Imagine a world where the only sights you've ever seen are the sidewalks and alleys within blocks of your home. Imagine living minutes away from a Great Lake, yet never catching sight of it, much less swimming in it.… Read more
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What better weekend than the Eve of All Saints and All Souls Days for the Malin family of Lake Forest to host their ''Halo-ween Costume Party,'' a fund-raiser benefiting the Steven Malin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.… Read more
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The Woman's Board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago hosted nearly 500 guests at the Hilton Chicago during their annual black-tie gala, which raises funds for Chicagos most vulnerable children and the programs that help make their dreams a reality.… Read more
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Living on the North Shore is a privilege--with our postcard-worthy town centers, Lake Michigan beaches, miles of biking trails, and culturally and educationally rich communities. Yet, we sometimes forget how fortunate we are.… Read more
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Hockey great Denis Savard knows a thing or two about good fortune. Savard's career first began when he was drafted in 1980 during the first round--third overall--by the Chicago Blackhawks.… Read more
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Jennifer Baker was at a routine doctor's appointment last August when a lump in her breast was discovered. Determined as a cluster of cysts, it was suggested she have it removed if it continued to ''bother'' her.… Read more
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"For designophiles and collectors, it is rare to have so many beautiful treasures, new and old, assembled under one roof,'' says Amy Brock, co-chair to this years Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show.… Read more
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To raise funds from Have Dreams' renowned autism intervention services, more than 300 supporters gathered at the JW Marriott in Chicago for a sold-out ''Night of Dreams.''… Read more
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Golfers of all skill levels turned out to ''putt for pink'' during the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation's annual golfing out at Evanston Golf Club in Skokie.… Read more
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My Best Friends Closet, Highland Park's upscale resale boutique, hosted a star-studded shopping event in support of Bottomless Closet, featuring Project Runway alums Michael Drummond and Peach Carr.… Read more
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Hundreds gathered at Pinstripes in Northbrook for a casual evening of fund-raising, to support The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center.… Read more
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The Max Schewitz Foundation blew the roof off of Lake Forest Sportscars, as a maximum crowd of 350 packed into the luxury automobile purveyor's showroom for a night of food, auction, cocktails, and fund-raising.… Read more
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Held at the Winnetka home of Patrick and Shirley Ryan, members of the Women's Board of the Field Museum got down to the business of stuffing invitations for the upcoming gala on October 29 entitled ''Earth: Our Big Beautiful Ball.''… Read more
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''It's tremendously gratifying to see, real time, how our Art Institute enriches the lives of families. Even in a single day, it can be the place where memories are created for a lifetime,'' says Paulita Pike, President of the Auxiliary Board.… Read more
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The NSMRJB may have a tongue twister of a title, but the North Shore-based powerhouse group packs one wallop of a punch when it comes to fund-raising for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.… Read more
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Gift of Adoption, a national charitable organization that inspires adoption by providing grants to qualified parents, hosted a benefit for the North Shore Committee entitled Groove for the Gift, at a home in Winnetka.… Read more
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The more than 250 guests of the Music Institute of Chicago took in an evening of cocktails, dinner, a live auction, awards, and musical performances, as the oldest community school in Illinois celebrated their 81st Annual Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Ch… Read more
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Under its new name, The Ravinia Associates celebrated at Music Matters (formerly entitled Festa Ravinia) at Venue One in Chicago, with the theme ''Passions and Potions,'' inspired by Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suite.… Read more
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Even though their timeless songs have been on American airwaves for more than 50 years, we are still compelled to turn up the volume and roll down the windows when one of their hits comes on the radio.… Read more
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Kelly Golden, owner of Neapolitan Collection in Winnetka, hosted a dinner welcoming fashion powerhouse Derek Lam to Chicago, and celebrated his knockout fall 2011 collection amidst the surroundings of the ber-chic Sunda restaurant in Chicago.… Read more
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There's just something about fall on the North Shore. The hectic schedule of summer is over, the anticipation of the start of the school year is past, and all that's left is to settle into the season with a sigh of relief.… Read more
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Equestrian Connection's stables and staff of certified therapists and instructors serves more than 220 riders weekly. The tireless volunteers and therapists fill the void of the unmet needs of the disabled through the use of 20 highly trained horses.… Read more
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Like many mothers who receive diagnoses of what ails their child, Doylida immediately felt panic, and then plunged into research mode. She discovered that Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune genetic disease that can be completely controlled with diet.… Read more
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A sure sign of spring, the hardworking committee members of The Winnetka Club, formerly the Winnetka Woman's Club, rolled out the red carpet once again for their annual Housewalk, which included five homes selected to represent North Shore living.… Read more
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The legend continues as Tiffany & Co. opened its doors to its newest 3,500-square-foot store at Northbrook Court at an aptly-themed breakfast event.… Read more
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Chicago's Civic Opera House was bursting at the seams with more than 1,000 supporters of the American Cancer Society's Discovery Ball, an evening that featured a Tuscan countryside theme and Academy Award-winning film composer and singer-songwriter Randy … Read more
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Beautiful weather ushered in more than 360 guests through seven breathtaking homes during the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore's ''Designer Kitchens of the North Shore'' event.… Read more
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The Scholarship and Guidance Association (SGA) Youth & Family Services celebrated a century of serving Chicago's at-risk youth during an evening at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.… Read more
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Held at The Peninsula Chicago, The Medicine Ball, the biggest fund-raiser of the year for The Women's Board of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), was an Orient-themed evening filled with cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and dancing.… Read more
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The Art Center of Highland Park fired on all pistons during their Red Hot Gala, a sultry evening of art appreciation, food, silent auction, and raffle prizes, held at their location on Sheridan Road.… Read more
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Like many endeavors in the not-for-profit world, Eileen Bennin's Benefit Brunch for Glenkirk, a Northbrook-based support service which empowers individuals with developmental disabilities, started out quite small.… Read more
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Amanda Bonnell, owner and President of Belle Vie Bridal Couture and Vera Wang Chicago, knows a thing or two about heavenly bodies.… Read more
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To kick off the Women's Board Art of Caring event in May, more than 60 supporters of Catholic Charities Lake County took in some spring fashion during a breakfast event at Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park.… Read more
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Mrs. Potter Palmer, the first Woman's Board president of Children's Home + Aid, wouldnt believe her eyes today if she could see what has become of her invention all these years later.… Read more
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The Les Turner ALS Foundation held its annual award dinner dance for the 24th year in a row, set to the backdrop of the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago and to the tune of the Jack Kramer Orchestra.… Read more
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More than 400 of Chicago and the North Shore's social leaders saluted the 100th anniversary of the famed strip of land, named after the historic architect who built five of the eight buildings along stately East Lake Shore Drive.… Read more
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Mark Shale welcomed new Creative Director Maria Pinto to their Northbrook Court location, allowing their devoted customers to chat with the designer-to-the-stars on whats hot for spring and summer.… Read more
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Valerie Hector, a jewelry designer by trade and self-proclaimed maker of things in life, has served as both an exhibitor and judge to the American Craft Exposition (ACE) Show over a span of 19 years.… Read more
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The hardworking young women of the Junior Board Rush Winnetka Auxiliary pulled off another coup with their sweet-toothed themed 2011 fashion show entitled ''Candy Land.''… Read more
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Touted as ''the black-tie event of the year,'' The Joffrey Ballet put its best foot forward during The Women's Board's Annual Spring Gala, featuring cocktails, auctions, dinner, and dancing.… Read more
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In order to kick off the 14th biennial Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens in proper fashion, the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago hosted a Preview Party the evening before the grand opening, serving as a beautiful beginning to a month-long event.… Read more
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Northfield attended the organization's Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction, set to the backdrop of the historic Michigan Shores Club.… Read more
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The fast-paced vibe of Lake Forest Sportscars proved to be the perfect setting for the Friends of Gorton annual fashion show, a high-energy evening of spring fashion and neighborly compassion for Lake Forests true gem: Gorton Community Center.… Read more
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Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park came alive during Family Service of Glencoe's (FSG) annual fund-raiser, spun with a festive Italian theme.… Read more
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In the perfect marriage of fashion and philanthropy, She She Shoppers, a local event planning agency, brought together the Evanston-based fashion leader GAVIN with the not-for-profit Boys Hope Girls Hope for an evening of shopping and raising awareness.… Read more
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The ''Knowledge of Life'' silent auction and luncheon for the Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center and the events beneficiary, the Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem.… Read more
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After a lively breakfast in The Zodiac at Neiman Marcus Northbrook, supporters of the North Shore Medical Research Junior Board of Children's Memorial Hospital (NSMRJB) picked up the party and moved it out to Couture.… Read more
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Every child battles with a fever, a cold, a bout with the flu, all things to which a parent can relate. Not only can a parent make the child hopefully feel better, but they, too, have lived through it and can impart that it will not last forever.… Read more
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The Young Women's Board of the Jewish United Fund and Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park welcomed Kyle Richards, star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as a part of their Pillar's '11 event.… Read more
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More than 1,300 supporters of Keshet, an organization that provides services for children with developmental disabilities, gathered at Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers for an evening of celebration and fund-raising.… Read more
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More than 550 of Chicago's cultural elite attended the ''Masked Ball'' Fantasy of the Opera Gala benefit hosted by Lyric Opera of Chicago's Guild Board of Directors on a wintry February evening.… Read more
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The InterContinental Chicago O'Hare ballroom was bursting at the seams with support during The Cove Schools 2011 benefit aptly entitled ''Together We Shine.''… Read more
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The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board (UCCRFAB) celebrated the season's catapult into spring with an evening at Michigan Shores Club, recognizing the culmination of a years worth of fund-raising efforts.… Read more
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The much-anticipated fashion show for Misericordia, a group that is nationally recognized as one of the leading communities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, was held at The Palmer House in Chicago, hosted by the Women's Auxiliary.… Read more
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Tim Russert, the late moderator of NBC's Meet the Press, was honored posthumously with the Lincoln Leadership Prize by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation at a benefit dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel.… Read more
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At an evening where fashion and goodwill got together, hundreds gathered on the upper level of Neiman Marcus-Northbrook to support Campbell for Kids, meet players from the Chicago Blackhawks, and take in a spring trends fashion show.… Read more
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The Woman's Board held an evening of swirling and sniffing, as more than 125 supporters of the Winnetka Community House taste tested over 60 varieties of flavorful, well-priced wines.… Read more
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Check out excerpts from our audio interview with actress and songstress Minnie Driver about the upcoming Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest chapter 25th Anniversary Gala, scheduled to take place on June 4th!… Read more
The word ''forward'' seems to be on everyone's lips at Gorton for 2011. So it only seems logical that the crowd-pleasing, perennial favorite, Friends of Gorton Fashion Show, follows suit.… Read more
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More than 450 supporters of Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview came together for an evening of music, dining, and celebration of the one-of-a-kind institutions 25 years.… Read more
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Sponsored by Sheridan Road, the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce kicked off their centennial year celebration with a lively event at the Highland Park Community House, acknowledging their long history and bright future.… Read more
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More than 100 supporters of the Deer Path Art League (DPAL) gathered at the ever-elegant Lovells to raise funds for the gallery and art school based in Lake Forest.… Read more
If the home was a human body, the kitchen would be the heart. It's the place where families gather in the evening to discuss the day, where friends converse over countless cups of coffee, and where brag-worthy report cards are hung...… Read more
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Sponsored by the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC) of Childrens Memorial Hospital, the Children's Ball celebrated its 52nd year with more than 900 guests at the Hilton Chicago.… Read more
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The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) hosted its annual benefit at River East Art Center to a sold-out crowd, featuring event design by Birch Design Studio.… Read more
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Held at The Peninsula Hotel, the Corporate Board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) hosted their second annual Leadership Dinner, honoring Comcast for their dedication and support of the organization.… Read more
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The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago turned into an ancient Egyptian fantasy during The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Womens Board 44th Annual Grand Auction Gala, in partnership with Tiffany & Co.… Read more
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Highland Park native Yali Derman's love for handbag design not only led her to create a purse for Kate Spade, it also launched a whole new way of blending fashion with philanthropy.… Read more
The conclusion of what feels like endless rounds of treatments can be a bittersweet reality for many cancer patients. Trips to the hospital or clinic come to an end. Hopefully, the pain and discomfort associated with their path to healing subside...… Read more
Due to their long-standing commitment of raising critical funds needed for those living with cancer to get well, stay well, and celebrate more birthdays, David and Barbara Speer of Winnetka have been tapped to be this year's co-chairs of the American...… Read more
This spring, The Women's Board of The Joffrey Ballet has taken the phrase rolling out the red carpet to a whole new level. The Annual Spring Gala, the time-honored, fund-raising tradition of one of Americas most revered and respected ballet companies...… Read more
In Chicago, at the dawn of spring, the chance to rub elbows with some of the area's greatest antiques collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts can only happen in one place: The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's (RIC) 14th Annual Preview Party celebrating.… Read more
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More than 100 people gathered for an Open House at the nuHaus Showroom in Highland Park to celebrate all that is kitchen and bath.… Read more
If parents lead by example, then the folks who have raised the young women sitting on Rush University Medical Centers (RUMC) Junior Board have done one heck of a job.… Read more
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A record-breaking 556 supporters attended the Rush University Medical Center Junior Board's premiere event at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, which included an afternoon of gift-giving ideas such as crafts and edibles.… Read more
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Set amongst a 10,000-square-foot indoor winter exhibition of garden scale trains, winter flora, and replicas of more than 80 iconic Chicago landmarks, the Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society held its fifth annual dinner at the Chicago...… Read more
After years and years of giving so much of herself as a career woman, mother to her four children, and wife to husband Adrian--former NBA star turned Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach--Audrey Griffin had come to a place in her life where she felt tapped dry.… Read more
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Presented by the Women's Board of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, a capacity audience of 3,500 attended the opening night performance of Verdi's Macbeth.… Read more
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The North Shore Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an international, not-for-profit organization for professional women of color, was treated to a continental champagne breakfast at Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park on a fall October morning.… Read more
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For the 84th year, the Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center held their unstoppable Fashion Show, a literal pulsating event of fashion, music, philanthropy, and positive energy.… Read more
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The North Shore Board of the Northwestern Settlement, comprised of nearly 70 women from Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, Kenilworth, and Chicago, gathered at the Four Seasons in Chicago to raise funds for the House In The Wood Camp, a summer camp for...… Read more
When it comes to advancements in cancer research in the most palpable sense, The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board (UCCRFAB) brings new meaning to putting their money where their mouths are.… Read more
Could the next Pablo Picasso or Georgia O'Keeffe be living right here on the North Shore? The Deer Path Art League (DPAL) would love to find out. Not only does the Lake Forest-based not-for-profit organization love to discover the areas budding young...… Read more
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Taking a local spin on a national campaign, supporters of The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital hosted a kickoff event to Key to the Cure, the mega-shopping weekend at Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park.… Read more
Very rarely is a 100 percent success rate of anything seen. There is usually something or someone slipping through the cracks, making that seemingly unreachable goal a reality. But when a group of committed volunteers is paired with willing young minds...… Read more
Chicago's fashionable and philanthropic set will descend upon the Palmer House Hilton Hotel Chicago's Grand Ballroom on Friday, March 4, for one of the area's most anticipated events: The 27th Annual Women's Auxiliary Misericordia Fashion Show.… Read more
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Even though new music director Riccardo Muti was ill for the evening, supporters of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) were treated to a star-studded evening of music and dinner, proving that the show must go on.… Read more
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Playing off the uber-popular television show, the Cancer Wellness Center held its Annual Benefit at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago entitled ''Dancing with Our Stars.''… Read more
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Sheridan Road was the proud media sponsor of the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show, as well as the Preview Party held the night before for savvy collectors wanting to get their hands on the goods before the show was open to the general public.… Read more
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More than 1,500 women flocked to the ballroom of the Chicago Hilton and Towers for one of the seasons hottest tickets: The Gold Coast Fashion Show, put on by The Childrens Service Board, benefiting Childrens Memorial Hospital.… Read more
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A tradition for many North Shore families, the Womens Board of the Joffrey Ballet sponsored The 2010 Nutcracker Family Dinner, one of the most festive events of the season.… Read more
On Sunday, January 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ritz Carlton Chicago will be transformed into a cupid-themed love fest for adults and children alike, in the name of raising funds for cancer research and treatment...… Read more
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The Winnetka Auxiliary of the Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center… Read more
For the 52nd year in a row, the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC), which supports research initiatives at Childrens Memorial Hospital, will host its 2010 Childrens Ball on December 11.… Read more
On December 3, Catholic Charities will host the aptly named Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball at the Hilton Chicago. It falls near the traditional celebration of Saint Nicholas Day and is promised to be a fantastic display of holiday cheer.… Read more
To keep their dream of appropriate housing for the physically disabled alive, OTR will host CELEBRATION on December 12, an annual concert event featuring live performances of contemporary, classical, and holiday music by an international stars.… Read more
Beginning on November 26, dreams truly come to life during the Gardens Wonderland Express exhibit, a venerable holiday joyride of twinkling lights, garden-scale trains, and miniature Chicago landmarks.… Read more
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The Woman's Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital… Read more
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Children's Home + Aid Woman's Board… Read more
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Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park… Read more
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of business growth and economic vitality during their Centennial Gala on November 14 at the Highland Park Community House.… Read more
Recognizing the trend and realizing its potential for a larger audience, the Women's Board of the Winnetka Community House introduces their newest show, Antiques + Modernism Winnetka, from October 22-24.… Read more
The Cancer Wellness Center relies heavily on volunteers and funds raised during their annual benefit, this year held at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago on the evening of Saturday, October 23.… Read more
Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park, in partnership with The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, will host the 2010 Key to the Cure, a charity shopping weekend Thursday, October 21 through Sunday, October 24.… Read more
On the evening of October 30, the brightly lit galleries of the MCA on Chicago Avenue will come alive, as hundreds vie for works by contemporary artists such as Ed Ruscha, Kiki Smith, Mark Bradford, Lorna Simpson, and Adam Ekberg.… Read more
Once again, The Ragdale Foundation hosted its annual A Novel Affair in beautiful Lake Forest. Kate Ancell was lucky enough to attend.… Read more
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The Board of Trustees and the Womens Board of the Field Museum… Read more
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The Womens Board of Lincoln Park Zoo… Read more
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The Women's Board of Ravinia Festival… Read more
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The North Suburban Medical Research Junior Board of Children's Memorial Hospital… Read more
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The Womens Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital… Read more
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The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals… Read more
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Hundreds turned out for the Glencoe Grand Prix Block Party after the AT&T USA Cycling Professional Criterium National Championship race sponsored by the Glencoe Educational Foundation.… Read more
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The Friends of Gorton, the fund-raising group to what can be considered the heartbeat of Lake Forest--Gorton Community Center--hosted It Takes Two: The Argentinian Tango." Check out our video footage of the event!… Read more
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The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston and Glenbrook Hospital… Read more
This fall, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago (BGCC) will host its third annual golf invitational at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview. The tournament, which has traditionally been a local favorite, will begin at 10 a.m. on September 20.… Read more
Set against the picturesque background of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the annual Harvest Ball will be in full bloom on September 25.… Read more
Within the Michigan Shores Club of Wilmette, community members and friends will draw together for the Winnetka Board of the Northwestern Settlements 84th annual fashion show on September 30.… Read more
Cathy and Joe McGowan are the co-chairs of this years Bagpipes & Bonfire, an autumnal spectacle put on by the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, held this year on September 26.… Read more
Held from August 27 to 29 at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion on the Northwestern University Campus, co-chairs Karen Ribbon and Jan McKnight have steadfastly worked with a team of committee members to bring more than 160 artisans to the North Shore.… Read more
This summer, Ravinia Festival will celebrate the 80th birthday of renowned American composer Stephen Sondheim during the 2010 Gala Benefit evening. The event, which begins at 5 p.m. on July 31, includes dinner and a musical performance...… Read more
North Shore Medical Research Junior Board of Children's Memorial Hospital… Read more
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As if an evening of good friends, hot cars, and tasty food and drinks wasnt enough, hundreds gathered at Lake Forest Sportscars to celebrate the life of Max Schewitz and to raise funds for the Max Schewitz Foundation… Read more
Rush University Medical Center's Junior Board Winnetka Auxiliary… Read more
A look at the Chicago Botanic Garden's gorgeous outdoor dinner dance.… Read more
Tango anyone? The Friends of Gorton 37th annual gala, Small Dance for a Big Cause, will take guests back in time.… Read more
A preview of one of Winnetka's biggest summer events, sponsored by Sheridan Road.… Read more
Celebrate the Roaring Twenties with dueling pianos, vintage cars, and a sampling of signature dishes from prominent Chicago area chefs at the North Suburban Medical Research Junior Board's Summer Soiree.… Read more
The Friends of Gorton Community Center… Read more
University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board… Read more
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Almost 900 supporters of the Chicago Botanic Garden enjoyed the endless exhibits of nearly 100 vendors from the United States and Europe on the evening of the Antiques & Garden Fair Preview, springs true kickoff on the North Shore.… Read more
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Here, Sheridan Road sits down with Jon Knouse, Race Director for the Glencoe Grand Prix (GGP), to find out what it takes to get a bike race off the ground and keep it pedaling into the future.… Read more
Jesse Meller of Wilmette and Tony Schirmang of Glenview were married October 30, 2010 at St. Michaels in Chicago, IL.… Read more