14th Annual Merchandise Mart Antiques Fair Preview Party

April 28

The Occasion: The Women’s Board of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) sponsored the preview party for the highly-acclaimed Merchandise Mart’s International Antiques Fair, kicking off spring in style.

The Details: More than 700 supporters of the RIC took in the finest collectables from the United States and Europe, and enjoyed delectable food stations, set to the background sounds of a string quartet from the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.

The VIPs: The event co-chairs were Mary Arnberg of Chicago and Lori Nerenberg of Wilmette, while M.J. Black of Wilmette, Vickie Demas of Lake Forest, and Barbara Bierig of Highland Park served on the Committee.

The End Result: Funds raised from the event went directly to the RIC, which provides world-class rehabilitation care to patients from around the globe.

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Photography by Dan Rest