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Fall-off-the-Bone Rosemary, Garlic, and Mustard Pork Roast

Low and slow. There is no better way to cook a nice, big pork shoulder roast—one that you have marinated in a delicious rub of garlic, rosemary, mustard, and miso. At 250°, the oven seems barely on. But as the hours pass, four … six … seven, the house fills with the most delicious aroma.

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.

Owl at the Moon

Ruth Lake Country Club was filled with the sounds of dueling pianos for the Oak School benefit. Parents, teachers and friends enjoyed the music and each other’s company as they bid on auction packages and celebrated a successful school year. Money raised funds innovative programs at this Blue Ribbon school. oakpto.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

Symphony Ball

In early April, the Symphony Ball Committee and the Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) hosted the Symphony Ball raising over $1.2 million. Guests enjoyed a performance by soloist Elīna Garanča and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Riccardo Muti followed by dinner and dancing at the Four Seasons Hotel. The event

Casino Night

The high rollers of Madison School were in high spirits at the Chicago Highlands Club where they enjoyed swanky food, DJ entertainment and a casino experience. In between all the excitement, there was auction and raffle fun to be had. Madison is a national Blue Ribbon School and funds raised go to enhance the learning

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