Culture | Apr. 2025
THE BUZZ: APRIL 2025
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ARBOR DAY PLANT SALE, MORTON ARBORETUM
The annual Arbor Day Plant Sale at The Morton Arboretum (April 24 – April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is one of the largest plant sales for a public garden in the U.S. It offers thousands of care- fully chosen plants, including hundreds of species and varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, ferns, vegetables, and herbs. Specially chosen by the Arboretum’s expert staff, all plants are suitable for Chicago-area gardens. Helpful “Plant Geniuses” are available throughout the sale to answer questions and suggest plants. To get your garden ready for the warmer months ahead, be sure to get your tickets— now available to Arboretum members and available to nonmembers on April 14—at mortonarb.org.
LAKE BARRINGTON WINE & DESIGN TOUR
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce introduces the inaugural Wine & Design Tour in Lake Barrington, an inspiring afternoon featuring home décor, interactive demonstrations, and sipping wine scheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Live demonstrations will be led by home and design experts with attendees learning how to make the perfect floral bouquet, style a shelf, create an inviting table setting, take part in a mini charcuterie class, and so much more. For tickets and more information, visit barringtonchamber.com.
SPIRIT OF DESIGN
Designs for Dignity, a nonprofit organization devoted to transforming nonprofit environments through pro bono design services and donations, is hosting its 25th annual Spirit of Design fundraising event on May 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Geraghty (2520 South Hoyne Avenue). The evening will feature delicious fare, craft cocktails, a live auction, exciting raffle prizes, and lively entertainment. Proceeds from the event will directly support the renovation and enhancement of nonprofit facilities throughout Chicagoland. For more information, visit designs4dignity.org.
