#Hashtag | Jun. 2023
#HASHTAG: KATHERINE BANICH
By Dustin O’Regan
ILLUSTRATION BY TOM BACHTELL
Winnetka’s KATHERINE BANICH likes a party with a purpose. In the last three years, she’s chaired four fundraisers for WINGS, a nonprofit that provides shelter, support, and counseling for those fleeing domestic violence. Last June, she chaired the inaugural WINGS North Shore Ladies Luncheon and then in December, WINGS 19th annual Sweet Home Chicago, a holiday family affair at the Four Seasons with proceeds going to WINGS safe houses. Next up for this prolific event planner? Helping WINGS CEO and President Rebecca Darr launch WINGS North Shore Leadership Council.
For more information on how to volunteer, visit wingsprogram.com.
#ON MY NIGHTSTAND
My nightstand houses a jumble of coming-of-age novels (The Goldfinch, The Bell Jar, and Middlesex) and a stack of bad thrillers not worth naming here. I also keep Shunmyo Masuno’s The Art of Simple Living and Don’t Worry close by for succinct daily reminders to slow down and appreciate all of life’s small gifts.
#ON MY MOBILE
On gloomy weather days in Winnetka, I love falling down the Tripadvisor rabbit hole—planning future trips both real and aspirational. Wanderlog is great for recording travel itineraries and finding unique recommendations for every destination. I am also a huge fan of stylist Emily Lytle Hockaday’s monthly shopping picks on readytowhere.com. I always find clean and classic essentials to get me through each season.
#IN MY EARBUDS
I want to be a podcast girl. But I am not a podcast girl. I do however love blasting country hits at a volume not recommended by hearing professionals and getting back to my roots with ‘90s classics from Oasis, Salt-N-Pepa, and TLC—music that transports me to a time when my Walkman was my everything.
