Kemmie Ryan

Despite the cold temperatures outside, the Drake Hotel in Chicago was transformed into a sizzling “Havana Night” during The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s annual gala. With more than 200 in attendance, guests enjoyed entertainment by Latin Street Music & Dancing, cocktails, Cuban cuisine, auctions, and more. The Goldman Family of Highland Park and MacKenzie Grabher

More than 400 guests celebrated the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs’ 100th anniversary during a spectacular evening of dinner, dancing, champagne, and jewels. The event, chaired by Celine Fitzgerald, was held at the Union League Club where guests enjoyed a moving program featuring some of the organization’s alumni, an exciting auction, and paddle-raise. More

Allendale Shelter Club hosted a Night of Surprises at a private club in Lake Forest featuring cocktails, food stations, dancing, and surprises—including a flash mob of dancers dressed as the event’s food and beverage servers, a balloon drop, and luxurious giveaways. Presenting Sponsor Grove 1935 also surprised guests with a dollar-for-dollar match for all gifts

Toms-Price opened the doors to its flagship store in Wheaton for special grand reopening in January. Guests perused the latest designs, colors, fabrics, and finishes throughout the completely remodeled store and Toms-Price designers were on hand to help guests create the perfect space. The expert designers also announced special celebratory savings at each of its

More than 350 guests joined Camp One Step by Children’s Oncology Services for a “trip” to Park City, Utah during the nonprofit’s annual fundraising gala. The Ritz-Carlton Chicago was transformed into the snowy destination which also calls Camp One Step’s Utah Ski Program home. Among lodge-inspired décor, guests bid on exciting adventures, listened to a

The Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) and 300 guests celebrated the Institute’s 70 years of making advancements in scientific innovation during its annual gala. Held at The Geraghty, the evening’s theme was “Celebrating Chaim, An Ambitious Vision for Science and Humanity,” and featured special guest and Weizmann