On Saturday night, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Summer Dance took place on the institution’s flowery grounds. John and Neville Bryan and Jim and Louise Glasser—both couples from the North Shore—led the planning committee, which devised the “Night in Napa” theme. According to the co-chairs, the...
On Saturday night, the Children’s Place Association’s “Once Upon a Time” gala returned to Union Station after a year at another locale. The venue swap was a sign of increased attendance: While least year’s gala drew around 315 guests, 345—or about three more tables’ worth—made...
On Monday afternoon, Saks Fifth Avenue celebrated the opening of its Stella McCartney boutique with a luncheon for 10 local fashion writers. The meal took place in the boutique, at a long table set with BBJ’s pin-tucked linens, Epoch’s springy flower arrangements, and the designer’s...
The Society of Interventional Radiology held its annual Scientific Meeting at McCormick Place from Saturday through Thursday. On Sunday night, the group hosted its first-ever gala at the Field Museum. With the purpose of raising funds and creating awareness for the society, the gala drew...
On Saturday night, some 770 guests gathered at the Field Museum for its “Gold” gala, hosted by the institution’s women’s board. Held in conjunction with the opening of an exhibition devoted to the precious material, the event’s theme influenced everything from its lighting scheme to...
Broadway stars Patti Lupone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris, and George Hearn took to the stage at Ravinia on Saturday night for the women’s board gala (No. 5 on our list of Chicago’s top theater, dance, and music events). Backed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the...
On Saturday night, more than 900 Joffrey Ballet patrons boarded trolleys at the Auditorium Theater and headed to Union Station. Dubbed “The Joffrey Express,” the dance company’s spring gala was presented by the women’s board and included an hour-long performance and dinner and dancing in...
On Thursday night, votive candles dotted the workstations at branding company Gerard Design. See-through damask wallpaper covered the windows to its conference rooms, and feathery chandeliers hung above its fax machines and copiers. For the company’s holiday celebration for 150 clients and employees, principal Carolyn...
On Saturday night, American soprano Deborah Voigt jumped from a balcony onstage at the Civic Opera House; by midnight, she was at the Hilton Chicago, dancing to “Billie Jean.” It was all part of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s opening night gala benefit and Opera...
Two new restaurants are slated to open in the Civic Opera House on September 30. On the ground floor, a former bank will house the Sarah and Peer Pedersen Room. Spruced up with Art Deco flourishes, the 72-seat venue—named after Peer Pedersen, a member of...