Living & Giving

Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) held its annual benefit event at Briarwood Country Club in Deerfield. The event’s 160 supporters raised $135,000 to provide 200 underserved children the opportunity to attend summer camp. The evening included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by Robbie Gold. To date, SCOPE Midwest has raised more than $1.5

The spirited philanthropists of Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) transformed an elegant Hinsdale home into a version of the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel for The Pink Party. Members and guests dazzled in the shade of the season while mingling and enjoying a summery buffet. The luxury auction, which included original works of art, contributed to

Scoreboard Charities welcomed a festive crowd of cancer fighters to an evening of bourbon sampling at Immanuel Hall. In addition to unique bourbons and barbeque, lively music filled the air as raffle winners were announced. Funds raised go toward cancer research and to support children and their families who are fighting the disease. scoreboardcharities.com

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) hosted its celebratory gala “ArtEdge: Nick Cave and Jack Cave—The Color Is” at the DuSable Museum of African American History’s Roundhouse in May. Attended by 560 guests, the gala raised $2.8 million to support the MCA’s collaborative efforts to provide a platform for living artists, in pursuit of

A cherished tradition for 49 years, this two-day show once again attracted dozens of dazzling artists, transforming Burlington Park into an elegant gallery. Collectors, and the curious chatted with artists while families and friends groups enjoyed strolling among the paintings, sculpture, and more. Eva Field, President of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce presented artist Salem

More than 460 civic, cultural, and business leaders joined Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world-renowned ensemble for the 2022 Gala, raising more than $1.98 million for Steppenwolf ’s educational and artistic programming. The major fundraising event, held at Rockwell on the River, celebrated the company’s momentous 46th Season – including the opening of Steppenwolf ’s trailblazing new