As one of the largest nonprofits in the Midwest, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago threw its 100th anniversary dinner June 12 themed A Century of Hope.
Thirty-four semifinalists were narrowed down to six during a runway show at ROOF on theWit (201 N. State) for Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas’ ninth annual modeling competition June 13.
Live Peruvian music, pisco sours and selfies with the superstar chef made for a fun, street food-inspired event at Tanta (118 W. Grand) June 13.
Attendees entered center stage June 9 when they got an exclusive first look at Navy Pier’s The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare (800 E. Grand), slated to open in the fall.
Designer Anadil Johnson debuted her Chicago-based fashion line, Neval, at the Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario) June 8.
One would have thought Jay Gatsby was an attendee of the Harlem Renaissance-themed annual bash June 3, where guests were dressed to the nines in 1920s fashion, enjoying jazz music and flowing Champagne.
Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren and director Taylor Hackford aren’t newcomers on the red carpet, but this time the couple walked it with the 400 guests who attended the May 24 gala at Loews Chicago Hotel (455 N. Park).
Co-chairs Marit Bohbot, Courtney Hopkins and Blythe Lee and 150 stylish guests honored Carolina Herrera at the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum’s annual event May 15 at The Casino Club (195 E. Delaware).
More than 360 guests gathered in The Drake Hotel’s Gold Coast room (140 E. Walton) May 24 to support the fight against MS.
Pop artist Takashi Murakami — best known for his bold and colorful creations and collabs with celebrities and fashion houses — made an appearance at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago) for its 50th anniversary celebration June 3.
