Society

In November, Co-Chairs Jennifer Cunningham and Karen McEniry welcomed guests to Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Founders’ Board’s Winter Wishes: Holiday Cocktail Celebration. The evening kicked off the holiday season and raised funds for the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. This year’s Wish List included items that will advance

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, celebrated its online November art auction by hosting an exciting and whimsical “A Happening Auction Party.” The event recognized more than 80 generous artists and designers whose work, in both the online auction and live auction held at

After a two-year hiatus, the Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show (A+M) returned to Winnetka’s Community House and celebrated 50 years. The event, co-chaired by Elyse Hahner and Kim Ronan, began with a Preview Party where guests enjoyed a first look at the spectacular pieces from more than 50 dealers and vendors, some of whom traveled

The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation recently launched the publication of Architectural Lake Forest: A Guide to National Register Districts and Properties in Lake Forest, Illinois. A 26,000-square-foot David Adler masterpiece built for Lolita Armour in the 1930s and originally decorated by Frances Elkins set the stage for the festive affair. Susan Athenson, Lake Forest Preservation

Nearly 300 guests gathered at the Lion House at Lincoln Park Zoo for the Annual MetroSquash Gala. The celebration included guest speakers, a live auction, and dinner with the lions. All proceeds benefitted MetroSquash, a nonprofit organization serving youth in Chicago and Evanston by combining academic support, competitive squash, and enrichment opportunities to empower students

The North Shore Board of the Northwestern Settlement hosted a sold-out crowd at The Ritz-Carlton raising more than $675,000 to benefit Northwestern Settlement’s House In The Wood summer camp and outdoor education programs. The funds raised provide the opportunity for children to attend camp where they can flourish and learn in a safe environment. The