Living & Giving

Dressed in Hawaiian shirts, floral sundresses, and leis—and that’s just the canine guests—PAWS Chicago’s 22nd Annual Beach Party brought hundreds of pet lovers to Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier to raise lifesaving funds for homeless pets. The event, which grossed over $400,000, will help the city’s largest No Kill humane organization continue its mission to

On a magical summer evening, guests gathered at The Art Center Highland Park for an exclusive preview of Sheridan Road’s August issue. The Elkins Gallery, transformed by Arlene Byster’s contemplative solo exhibition Reclaiming Me, provided an inspiring backdrop for the celebration. Glasses were raised to an issue honoring the remarkable men and women of the

More than 600 philanthropists, wildlife enthusiasts, and animal advocates gathered at Lincoln Park Zoo for the 48th annual Zoo Ball. Hosted by the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo, the “Serpentine Soirée” themed evening raised a record-breaking $1.8 million, making it the highest grossing Zoo Ball in the event’s history. Funds raised support Lincoln Park

Hosted by Cortez Smith of Showtime’s The Chi, The Curio’s 3rd annual “Fashion’s Night Out” took place at ROOF on theWit. The live model installation of 10 MGMT models featured five Chicago-based rising stars of sustainable design: ALL WE REMEMBER; ANNABO; Dripped in INC; OATH; and Presley Baldwin. The sold-out event was attended by a

The Ravinia Festival’s annual fundraising gala, hosted by the Ravinia Women’s Board, was a dazzling success, raising funds to support the festival’s Reach Teach Play education programs, which serve more than 50,000 people across Chicagoland, ensuring that many area schools and communities have equitable access to music. The highlight of the evening was a captivating