Events

5th Annual Primo Classico

5th Annual Primo Classico

The 5th annual Primo Classico brought together 350 guests in support of an ambitious mission: to break the cycle of intergenerational homelessness and poverty for families in Chicago.

World Economic Forum

Power & Politics: The Enduring Importance of the World Economic Forum

Ever since 1971, Davos in Switzerland has played host to a unique event, one that draws the leading lights in business, economics, politics, and public advocacy together to discuss the major issues facing the world. The World Economic Forum took place this month, and its stellar line-up of guests and speakers reveals how relevant and important this event still is.

Tommy Tune a Hit at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Jubalee Gala

A brilliant one-man show by Tommy Tune entitled “ Taps, Tunes, and Tall Tales” by Chicago Human Rhythm Project celebrated its 25th silver anniversary in spectacular style at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Human Rhythm Project (C.H.R.P.) proudly honored the 10 – time Tony Award and National Medal of Arts …

Motor Mania: Monaco Grand Prix 2015

  With a history dating back to 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix is highly regarded as one of the most challenging and prestigious auto races across the globe.  Unique and proud in its location, the race is held annually in the streets of Monaco.  Featuring extraordinary topography, the Grand Prix …

We Saw What Was Possible at the Chicago Lighthouse Gala

“Seeing What’s Possible” was the theme for this year’s Chicago Lighthouse Gala, a very honorable event which raises significant funds to enable individuals with visual impairments. Eyesight is something we all take for granted every day, yet a gala such as this one raises sharp awareness towards those who are …

Alliance Française de Chicago Hosts “Ready, Set, Fête”

Alliance Française de Chicago Fête accomplished its mission to bring Americans and French-speaking cultures together for a beautiful evening of taste, style, and class. Set in the Cooper Technica auto storage garage downtown, Alliance Française de Chicago chose an unlikely location for a glamorous event and filled it with art …

Driehaus Design Initiative

Over $170,000 Raised By the Driehaus Design Initiative

The Driehaus Design Initiative has been working “to promote and encourage design education and to foster public appreciation and understanding of all aspects of fashion design and history” for over a decade. Since 2002, the nonprofit has organized the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence, a fashion and award show that …

Celebrity Fight Night

Celebrity Fight Night

It wasn’t the Thriller in Manilla, but it was a Muhammad Ali extravaganza: the 21st Annual Celebrity Fight Night event at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix ….

A Silver Lining Foundation : “Glitz and Glamour”

A Silver Lining Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing mammograms and additional diagnostic testing to those in need. Last month I had the pleasure of attending a fashion show fundraiser and luncheon that benefitted a very worthy cause. On Wednesday, March 18th, guests filled the Gold Coast Room of the …

Venetian Masquerade Gala

Venetian Masquerade Gala

It was a night of who’s who as guests arrived decked out in their elegant masks for the Face the Future Foundation’s Gala, Venetian Masquerade Gala. Over 420 philanthropic-minded individuals came to support the not-for-profit, dedicated to helping transform the lives of children suffering from cleft palate and other craniofacial …