Vintage specialty shop Lulu’s at the Belle Kay (3862 N. Lincoln) expanded its fashionable family March 4 with the launch of its second, jewelry-centric space, Lulu’s on the Avenue, located on the third floor of the 900 Shops (900 N. Michigan). Owner and curator Laurie Davis sparkled as she showed...
The Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago hit a high note March 5 at its fifth annual Girl Power luncheon, held at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan). Nearly 1,000 guests turned out to celebrate the school and its partnership with the Lyric Opera of Chicago; the two organizations are working...
Girls in the Game celebrated its 18th anniversary at the annual Field of Dreams Anniversary Gala.
Hip-hop artist and actor Common’s third annual Common Ground Foundation Awards Gala and Fundraiser was a show-stopping success. The Chicago native played host at the sold-out event, held March 23 at the Four Seasons (120 E. Delaware), and recruited emcees WLS-Ch. 7’s Cheryl Burton and actor Lamman...
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Blackjack tables, masked attendees and costume-clad dancers set the scene for the second annual Greek America Foundation Blue Masque Ball, held at the Blackstone Hotel (636 S. Michigan) on March 16. More than 250 guests attended the “Casino Royale”-themed bash (which also celebrated Apokries, or the traditional...
The Field Museum (1400 S. Michigan) welcomed nearly 1,000 guests on March 9 to the first annual fundraiser for Camp Kesem, a free summer program for children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer. Sponsored by Giordano’s and Victory Park Capital, the family-friendly evening kicked off with...
On March 15, the Misericordia Women’s Auxiliary Board came one step closer to reaching its $1 million fundraising goal for the Open Hearts Open Doors campaign, which supports small group homes for those living with developmental disabilities. The board partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue for the 29th...
On March 9, the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation celebrated two decades of working to eliminate pediatric cancer and the burdens it places on patients’ families at its 20th Anniversary Bear Tie Ball. Co-chairs Nina Mariano and Tracey Scurto welcomed more than 850 guests to the UIC Forum...
Actress Mary-Louise Parker (“Weeds,” “The West Wing”) took a starring role at Steppenwolf Theatre’s 4th Annual Steppenwolf Salutes Women in the Arts Luncheon, held March 4 at the JW Marriott (151 W. Adams). The fundraiser, co-chaired by Marlene Breslow-Blitstein, Elizabeth H. Connelly, Kelly...
