Society

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) held its annual Visionary Luncheon, celebrating leadership in the arts. Nearly 350 guests—including cultural, business, civic, and artistic leaders— were in attendance to celebrate the museum’s education initiatives, hear a dynamic conversation between Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn and artist Sarah Sze, and recognize this year’s honorees. BMO Bank

Northbrook-based Glenkirk, a nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted its 27th annual Benefit Bash at the newly remodeled Highland Park Country Club. More than 175 guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, a special video presentation, live music, and a raffle. Founded in 1954, Glenkirk’s mission is to provide quality lifetime support empowering individuals with

The Women’s Board of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) raised $400,000 at its annual signature event—Soirée. More than 350 guests came together at Bryn Mawr Country Club to support the Museum’s mission to combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference and to inspire visitors to become Upstanders. Guests mingled, enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails,

The 118-year-old Allendale Shelter Club is hitting the slopes this winter with a new name, Allendale Women’s Board, and an exciting fundraiser, “Après Ski/Aspen.” The indoor/outdoor party will bring this beloved post-ski celebration to Lake Forest with cocktails and champagne, fire pits, and VIP yurts paired with a menu designed by Chef Paul Kahan of

The Breakthrough Board hosted a spectacular evening celebrating life-saving innovations at UChicago’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. The gala raised more than $1.3 million to fund future cancer research initiatives with high breakthrough potential. The Breakthrough Board is one of Chicago’s oldest charitable boards and has raised more than $25 million since its inception 75 years ago.

The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation recently hosted its annual benefit at Theater on the Lake, honoring Dr. Olusimbo Ige, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. Special guest Guerdy Abraira, breast cancer survivor and star of The Real Housewives of Miami, was a special guest. The Fall Benefit raised more than $1.2 million