Society

The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its 27th Annual Spring Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago featuring keynote speaker Ali Wentworth, actor, comedian, and New York Times best-selling author. Funds raised will be directed to research, education, and community engagement programs supported by The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center, as well

The Jewish United Fund of Chicago (JUF)’s Women’s Philanthropy is a group of fiercely dedicated women hailing from the city and suburbs who support JUF’s philanthropic mission to provide lifesaving and life-enriching programs and experiences to 500,000 people of all faiths in Chicago and millions more across the world. In May, JUF’s Women’s Philanthropy hosted

Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) celebrated its annual benefit “Glencoe Under the Stars” at Exmoor Country Club, chaired by Anne Forman, Fundraising Chair Barbara Davis, and supported by FSG Board of Directors, staff, community leaders, and businesses. Guests enjoyed delicious food and signature cocktails, a lively silent and live auction, and a moving address by

ChiArts Foundation’s annual Kerfuffle! gala took place at the Epiphany Center for the Arts. Cochaired by Gary Metzner and Neal Zucker, the event honored Foundation Board Chair Ron Grais and raised more than $475,000 to support access to arts education. Kerfuffle! 2022 was a spectacular celebration filled with incredible performances and presentations by talented ChiArts

The Art Center Highland Park’s spring benefit, “Common Thread,” was an interactive evening of amazing art, cocktails, light bites, and an auction of experience packages. The evening also included the opening of the gallery exhibition Fiber-Fashion-Feminism and a fashion show with designers Maria Pinto and Katrin Schnabl, celebrity guest host HGTV’s Monica Pedersen, and music

Bunny & Babe’s Peyton Merrill hosted the designers from au courant label Cara Cara at her gorgeous home on Indian Hill Road in Winnetka. Ellie Nottoli of elliestyled produced the event, Jordan’s Food of Distinction catered the affair, and fashion illustrator Kristine Steiner dazzled guests with depictions of their stylish attire. The event celebrated a