Dustin O’Regan

The Ravinia Festival’s annual fundraising gala, hosted by the Ravinia Women’s Board, was a dazzling success, raising more than $760,000 to support the festival’s Reach Teach Play education programs. These programs serve more than 20,000 people across Chicagoland, ensuring that many area schools and communities have equitable access to music. The highlight of the evening

ArtEdge, Chicago’s most anticipated gala, builds on a legacy of unforgettable events that fuel philanthropic support of MCA exhibitions and programs. This year, guests were invited to enter the daring world of cabaret, where live music, performances, and a curated menu of cocktails and decadent fare captured the spirit of this unique art form. Entertainment

Desiree Vargas Wrigley led a lively discussion about investing in venture capital with a select group of women on Le Colonial’s patio. From founding Josephine Collective, Chicago’s most active angel investor group, to building the largest source of non-dilutive funding for underrepresented Chicago-based founders through TechRise to launching Velocity Catalyst, a new venture fund designed

JUF Women’s Philanthropy hosted their annual Spring Event at The Geraghty featuring Bethenny Frankel, a self-made businessperson, TV producer, podcast host, bestselling author, philanthropist, social media influencer, and mother. The event raised $684,000 to support JUF’s annual campaign, which provides life-saving services and life-enriching experiences for 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews