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Social Life | Aug. 2025

MORE THAN A NOVEL AFFAIR

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photography by Conrad Quitoviera

Ragdale Board President Heather Sannes, Andrew Sannes, Julie Peters and Mary Anne Martin

68 Ragdale Board President Heather Sannes, Andrew Sannes, Julie Peters And Mary Anne Martin Main

Ragdale’s “More Than a Novel Affair” raised $240,000 over two nights, supporting the historic artist residency program. The first evening at Chicago’s Newberry Library featured author conversations and Asian-inspired dining. The second night hosted an outdoor cocktail party at Ragdale House with live performances and intimate author dinners. Thirteen acclaimed writers participated in the successful fundraising event. ragdale.org

68 Weezy And Jack Kramer, Mary Phillips And Ragdale Life Trustee Phoebe Turner
68 Ragdale Board President Heather Sannes, Andrew Sannes, Julie Peters And Mary Anne Martin Main
Ragdale Board President Heather Sannes, Andrew Sannes, Julie Peters and Mary Anne Martin
68 Ragdale Executive Director Paul Sacaridiz And Event Co Chair Sally Mcdonald
68 Ragdale Executive Director Paul Sacaridiz And Board Member Ian Mccutcheon
Ragdale Executive Director Paul Sacaridiz and Board Member Ian McCutcheon
68 Ragdale Artistic Director Regin Igloria And Hedwig Dance’s Jan Bartoszek
Ragdale Artistic Director Regin Igloria and Hedwig Dance’s Jan Bartoszek
68 Photographer Melissa Ann Pinney, Board Member Sam Chung And Executive Board Director Paul Sacaridiz
68 Mary Shea,sally Schwartz, And Caren Skoulas
68 Lynne Beyer And Ryc Loope
Lynne Beyer and Ryc Loope
68 Laura And Terry Truax Get Their Books Signed By Authors Jami Attenberg And Kazim Ali
Laura and Terry Truax get their books signed by author Kazim Ali
68 Ignatius Aloysius, Alison Cuddy And Daniel Brauner
Ignatius Aloysius, Alison Cuddy and
Daniel Brauner
68 Houda Chedid, Norbert And Loan Reidel And Sean And Lauren Brynjelsen Enjoy The Dance Performance
68 Hannah Higgins, Joe Reinstein And Mary Shea
Hannah Higgins, Joe Reinstein
and Mary Shea
68 Frieda Jacobs, Fred Klein And Beth Boyd
68 Event Co Chair Sally Mcdonald, Rita Dragonette, Andrew Levin, Sophie Sanchez And Rich Levin
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68 Adrian Matejka, Chris Brown, Brenda Bui
Adrian Matejka, Chris Brown, Brenda Bui
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NEWSWORTHY: AUGUST 2025

The Garden Set Main
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34 Lagos Luna Pearl Necklace, Razny.com Main
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SHORE VS. CITY: KELSEY POEHLMANN

36 Kelsey Poehlmann With Betty And Beau. Poehlmann Is Wearing Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus Michigan Avenue 3 Main
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THE PREVIEW: THE PERFECT DAY OUT

Cooks' Tour Co Chairs Christine Morse Wearing Tanya Taylor And Courtney Jack Wearing Ann Mashburn, Bunny & Babe Main
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