Social Life

Reading Power hosted its 20th Anniversary Reach for the Stars event on Thursday, April 25. The evening was a resounding success, filled with community, celebration, and inspiration, and raised over $450,000, which will further its mission of accelerating children’s literacy learning. readingpowerinc.org

Elawa Farm Foundation hosted a special Farm Dinner on February 24, in collaboration with award-winning guest chef, Hassan Obaye. Chef Obaye and Elawa’s Chef Lee Kuebler cooked up a Moroccan feast, in honor of Obaye’s native cuisine. The menu was a fusion of Andalusian and Berber culinary traditions. The event concluded in Elawa’s hay barn

On February 16, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Associate Board hosted its 21st annual Art in Motion event, raising funds for Shirley Ryan’s Art Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs, unique and healing programs supported exclusively through philanthropy. Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail party with music, refreshments and patient artwork on display and for purchase. sralab.org/artinmotion

Gorton Center recently kicked off a year-long array of events celebrating its 50th anniversary. Mountainfilm on Tour returned to the John & Nancy Hughes Theatre on January 26 and 27. Wrapping around the two-day film festival was Gorton Center’s Winterfest party. Guests enjoyed food, drinks and fun at Gorton Center’s “Stuart Ski Lodge” before and

On Februray 10, America’s Original Jazz Dance Company, Giordano Dance Chicago, kicked off Gorton Center’s 2024 line up of events with an unforgettable evening. After a milestone anniversary year, Giordano Dance Chicago stepped into its new season with classical pieces from its anthology, all while continuing to push the boundaries of jazz dance. gortoncenter.org