Theresa DeMaria

Pub Crawl and Cat Walk

The River North Design District hosted a Pup Crawl and Cat Walk fundraiser on April 1 to benefit PAWS Chicago. Pet items created by local interior designers were auctioned off, raising just under $15,000. For more information, visit pawschicago.org.

Yes to the Dresses

Mothers Trust Foundation (MTF) hosted its 2nd Pop Up Prom Shoppe for several days in March—a collaboration between Mothers Trust Foundation, Zengeler Cleaners, College of Lake County, and University Center of Lake County to give away more than 1,200 free dresses to Lake County high school students in need. Additionally, Lake Forest’s Smith’s Men’s Store

Novel Affair

After a two-year hiatus, Ragdale Foundation’s beloved A Novel Affair event returned on April 30 to Shoreacres in Lake Bluff. Acclaimed authors and guests gathered for an evening of creativity and conversation in support of Ragdale, a renowned, nonprofit artists’ community located on the former Lake Forest estate of architect Howard Van Doren Shaw. For

Milestone Moments

The Lake Forest High School Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary as an organization and the 12th anniversary of its annual Spring Luncheon. Guests gathered at Knollwood Country Club, where they were greeted by a brass band of LFHS student musicians, The Band Boys. The event raised nearly $70,000, exceeding fundraising goals. Learn more about the

The Buzz: May 2022

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE PICASSO AND EINSTEIN walk into a Parisian bar, both believing they are the greatest gift to mankind. The events that ensue from there in “Picasso At the Lapin Agile,” can only be created in the “Wild and Crazy” mind of comedian Steve Martin in a comedy that plays fast and loose

Bespoke Cocktails

Suite Escape co-founders Pim Alley and Kate Holland hosted a bespoke cocktail gathering with Fletcher & Fork founder Wendy Franzen in late February. Held at Suite Escape’s beautiful space in Gorton Community Center, guests mingled while sipping cocktails, nibbling small bites, and perusing a selection of new and vintage Fletcher & Fork barware. Franzen discussed

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