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

On April 20, the Woman’s Board of The Hadley School for the Blind held its annual Benefit at Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette. 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+

The Art Center’s Spring Gala “Celebrate Art...Canvas, Cocktails & Cuisine”, held May 2 at The Art Center (TAC), 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, celebrated performance art, visual art, culinary art and community. Over 400 people were in attendance to show their support for TAC and …

Tiffany & Co. rolled out the red carpet for “The Great Gatsby”

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

Family Service Center celebrates its first century

Family Service Center of Wilmette celebrates 100 years of helping families on the North Shore.

“A Glencoe Fair Under the Stars” benefit raises $60,000+ for Family Service of Glencoe

Family Service of Glencoe held its annual fundraiser “A Glencoe Fair Under the Stars” on May 4, in Ravinia’s Dining Pavilion in Highland Park. Approximately 240 guests attended the event that raised over $60,000 to support FGS’s family-strengthening programs and services, including professional, affordable counseling …

Greenheart Launch Party raises $10,000 for Greenheart International

Greenheart International celebrated its official launch on May 3 at Loft on Lake, one of Chicago’s premier green spaces. Greenheart International, formerly the Center for Cultural Interchange, is a 28-year old Chicago-based nonprofit committed to connecting people and planet to create a more peaceful and …

Oakton’s March Madness raises $6,700+ for scholarships

More than 120 people attended the Oakton Community College March Madness event held March 23, at The Glen Club in Glenview. The event raised more than $6,700 for Oakton’s Student Scholarship Fund. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres,a raffle and saw televised games of the …

All dressed up and ready for fun

Dresses for spring and summer celebrate the bright spirit of a clear, spring day. Solid colors, cheerful prints and dramatic black and white — suit your mood and the occasion.

Bringing hope and help to youth in need

At 5:27 p.m. on April 20, excitement was building at the Hilton Chicago Northbrook. Children were doing splits, and dance moves, preparing for their big moment on stage. They’d be performing for the High Hopes Annual Spring Benefit for Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook that was …