2012 Big Dates Calendar - Crain`s Chicago Business

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Crain’s Chicago Business
2012 Big Dates Calendar
of Non-Profit Events
for Metro Chicago
Advertising Supplement
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Sunday
New Year’s Day
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Wednesday
Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Annual
Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner. At this annual event,
members of the National Eagle Scout Association recognize the
young men who have overcome the many challenges of schoolwork, peer pressure and other extra–curricular activities to
achieve the Eagle Scout rank this year. 5 p.m. Union League Club
of Chicago. Sponsorship levels vary. Shayna Hofmeister, 312421-8800 x263. www.chicagobsa.org/esrd.
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Thursday
ASA Chicago, Stay on Track. Participate and receive training
in a rapid, sure-fire method to advance your business skills. Each
“Track” represents a subject matter, attend up to three different
topics in record time. ASAC University is designed for speed and
performance! 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fountain Blue Banquets
and Conference Center, Des Plaines. $45 for members, $90 for
non-members. 847-827-8336. www.asachicago.org.
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Saturday
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestral Landscapes.
8 p.m. Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, Frankfort. $30
to $50. IPO Box Office 708-481-7774. www.ipomusic.org.
Chicago Cares, Celebration of Service.
www.chicagocares.org.
Magellan Development Event, Dancing with the SEALs
Benefiting the Navy SEAL Foundation. Join some of the
country’s finest Navy SEALs for an evening of dining and dancing
featuring live music by Dr. Bombay. The event supports the Navy
SEAL Foundation’s mission to provide immediate and ongoing
support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community
and their families. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel,
Chicago. $200 per ticket. Vanessa Casciano, 312-469-8159,
www.dancingwiththeseals.com.
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Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DuSable Museum of African American History, King Day
Celebration. www.dusablemuseum.org.
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Wednesday
The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence, Roundtable—Using Sustainability to Mitigate Risk during Economic Turbulence. Topics will include: The importance of Sustainability Reporting and Sustainability Indexes, Sustainability
Strategy for Managing Reputation Risks, and How Sustainability
Performance can be used as a Competitive Advantage. 3 p.m. to
7 p.m. Chicago. Louis Christopher, 312-214-6464. [email protected].
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Friday
Human Resources Management Association of
Chicago, HR Globalization: Deploying HR Processes,
Tools and Resources Globally. Learn best practices for managing global human resources operations. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. Deloitte, Chicago. Free for HRMAC members, non-members
call for information. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
Illinois Bankers Association, Economic Forum. A critically-important update for the banks and their small business customers on the economy, including the current commercial and
residential real estate environments. 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Lisle/Naperville Hilton. $50 per person. Illinois Bankers Association, 217-789-9340.
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Saturday
Museum of Science and Industry, Black Creativity Gala.
The Black Creativity Gala helps fund the Museum’s Black Creativity program—now a year-round program that showcases AfricanAmerican achievements in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine through speakers, activities, events and
exhibits. 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Museum of Science and Industry,
Chicago. $350 per person. Octavia Hooks, 773-947-3729.
www.msichicago.org.
Pillars, 2012 Pillars Ball. www.pillarscommunity.org.
Thursday
Chicago House, Champagne Wrapture: Clicquot In the
Sky. Enjoy bubbly and sumptuous bites high above the city from
the 99th floor of the Willis Tower, all while bidding on luxurious
packages and champagne inspired artwork. Chicago artists,
designers and architects work to create one of a kind artwork to
auction off at this annual favorite to benefit Chicago House’s programming for families and individuals affected by HIV and AIDS.
6:30 a.m. Sky Deck, Willis Tower, Chicago. $85 to $100. 773248-5200 x303. www.chicagohouse.org.
Human Resources Management Association of
Chicago, Winter Networking Event. Kick off the new year
right with a night out with your Chicago-area HR colleagues.
Good food, good wine and good conversation...the perfect recipe
to shake off the winter blahs! 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rosewood
Restaurant, Rosemont. $49 for HRMAC members, $95 for nonmembers. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
NON-PROFIT EVENTS
Friday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Grand Chefs Gala.
www.cff.org
Bear Necessities, Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s
Auxilliary Board’s Signature Event.
www.bearnecessities.org
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Sunday
Catholic Charities, D’Vine Affair. www.catholiccharities.net.
Please note that event information listed was submitted by
individual organizations. While accurate at presstime, some
organizations amend their event schedules throughout the
year. Please contact organizations directly for the most
current information. To submit events in the 2013 calendar,
please email [email protected].
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1. Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, Tickled Pink, February 2011
2. Aspire Children's Services, Big City Night in Morocco, February 2011
3. Chicago Lights, Carnaval, March 2011
4. Little City Foundation, Food Frenzy 2011, March 2011
5. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Shamrock for Kids, March 2011
6. Lycee Francais de Chicago, Le Jazz Hot!, March 2011
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Friday
Saturday
ACG Chicago, Annual Market Trends Breakfast. This dive
into the state of the M&A market builds on decades of tradition as
these dealmakers delve into business sector trends, capital
access, transaction/debt multiples and the state of the middle
market. 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. The Standard Club, Chicago. 877224-6389. www.acgchicago.com/events/default.aspx.
Feb 11- 12: Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, No Place
Like Home. 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. Lincoln-Way North Performing
Arts Center and Ozinga Chapel, Frankfort and Palos Heights. $30
to $50. www.ipomusic.org.
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American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, Fight
for Air Climb. Get ready for this vertical climb up 31 floors and
680 steps to the top of the suburbs’ tallest building, the Oakbrook
Terrace Tower! Climb more than once for an extreme or ultimate
challenge. This event benefits the American Lung Association in
Chicago and the fight for clean air and healthy lungs. 7 a.m.
Oakbrook Terrace Tower. $25 registration + $100 fundraising.
Erin Petschow, 312-781-1100. www.fightforairclimb.org.
Saturday
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, The Noteworthy
Night—Some Enchanted Evening. Celebrating 65 years of
CYSO with an evening featuring cocktails, dinner, silent & live
auctions, and a performance of the best loved music of Rodgers
& Hammerstein by CYSO’s world-renowned Symphony Orchestra. 6 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $375 per person. Sarah
Rutherford, 312-939-2207 x25.
www.cyso.org/supportcyso/thenoteworthynight/tabid/93/default.a
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA), artEdge
2012. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago celebrates an
exciting year of innovative art and performance with its annual
psychedelic and full-sensory fundraising benefit. Guests will be
transported to an evening of funk, flair and cutting-edge art and
performance inside an oversized tent in the enchanting MCA
sculpture garden. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. MCA, Chicago. Individual
tickets are available from $1,000 per person, table packages
begin at $15,000, and concert tickets are available for $150 per
person. www.mcachicago.org/artEdge.
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Wednesday
Feb 8-10: AGUILA, Latino Leadership. An offsite 3-day
leadership program; lead by Latinos, for Latinos. This culturally
relevant curriculum is for up and coming Latinos committed to
their professional development and volunteerism. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI. $750 includes accommodations and meals. Jerry Campagna, 224-217-8741.
www.aguilaleadership.org.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Lessons Learned from the Corner Office. Former
CEOs from some of the most recognized companies share their
insights into business strategies. 7:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. The
Standard Club, Chicago. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
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Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Be My Valentine. Enjoy a day of family fun with a children’s concert with
Justin Roberts, lunch, or games, and a silent auction. 11 a.m.
Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. $85 adults, $55 kids in advance, $100
adults, $70 kids day of event. www.lynnsage.org.
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Thursday
LINK Unlimited, DreamKeepers Awards Gala. The gala
recognizes and honors individuals and institutions who have
been keepers of Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream to provide equal
opportunity to all people. LINK’s mission to provide educational
opportunities to deserving African American high school students
is deeply rooted in Dr. King’s dream. LINK believes that if young
people have access to a quality education, their lives will be forever changed. 6 p.m. cocktails and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner
and live auction. The Fairmont, Chicago. $300. Linda Tucker,
312-225-5465.
Monday
March of Dimes, Comcast Sportsnet Sports Awards. A
cocktail reception and dinner that honors some of Chicago’s top
professional athletes and well-known sports personalities. This
unique event honors a professional athlete from each of Chicago’s
most favorite sports teams: Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White
Sox, Blackhawks and Fire. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sheraton Chicago
Hotel and Towers. $350. Rebecca Grant, 312-596-4721.
www.marchofdimes.com/illinois/5058_29375.asp.
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Tuesday
SitStayRead, Best in Show. This Valentine’s Day give your
heart to a child by supporting Chicago’s most unique literacy program, SitStayRead which utilizes dogs to help children gain confidence as readers. Take your loved one to Haymarket Pub and
Brewery to root for your favorite pup during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show while enjoying drinks and appetizers as well
as live and silent auctions. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Haymarket Pub
& Brewery, Chicago. $75 with special deals for tables. 773-5456629. www.sitstayread.org.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation, The
Lincoln Leadership Prize Dinner. The Lincoln Leadership
Prize Dinner raises important funds to support the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s effective educational and
cultural programming. The presentation of the Lincoln Leadership
Prize to former President of Poland Lech Walesa highlights this
special evening. 5:30 p.m, reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/lincoln.
Sunday
Thursday
Illinois Bar Foundation, Lawyers Rock Legends. Lawyers
Rock Legends is a fundraising event that features 8-9 bands who
have at least one attorney. Bands submit 3 songs for their audition, which are then posted on the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Facebook page. People visit the page, and post their votes for the winning bands. The final winners are chosen by a panel of professional musicians, and get to perform at Buddy Guys Legends for
the event. 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Buddy Guy’s Legends, Chicago.
$35, $85 or $125. www.illinoisbarfoundation.org.
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Monday
Presidents Day
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Tuesday
The Chicago Bar Foundation, 12th Annual Fat Tuesday
Challenge. Compete to raise funds for your favorite legal aid
organization or just relax and have fun with friends and colleagues. The Fat Tuesday Challenge features a variety of individual and team challenge games and an exciting silent auction.
Individual tickets include a light buffet dinner, desserts, beer, wine
and all challenge games. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dave & Buster’s,
Chicago. $60. Meredith Mazzuca, 312-554-1207,
[email protected]. www.chicagobarfoundation.org/fattuesday-challenge.
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, A Second Night on
Bourbon Street. This is an event sure to excite your senses and
warm your heart as we celebrate another successful year, honoring 20,000 children and families. We anticipate 600 guests,
including top business and community leaders, as well as our
numerous friends and supporters. Chicago Downtown Marriott.
$250. Kate Nelson, 312-492-3755.
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Thursday
Girls in the Game, Field of Dreams. Honoring champions
in the pillars of our mission: Sports, Health, Leadership and Life.
6 p.m. Chicago Marriott, Chicago. $175. 312-633-4263.
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Friday
American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Community Expo. A free community expo for Chicago women with
health screenings, educational workshops, and a town hall panel
with physicians and other healthcare professionals. 8:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. University of Illinois-Chicago Forum, Chicago. Free.
312-346-4675. www.heart.org/chicago.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest, Great-est
Escape. Escape winter in Chicago with fun zones that put you at
the beach, the ballgame, the spa and a carnival while helping to
create Great Escape ™ Family Outings for children battling critical
and chronic illnesses. Enjoy cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, brillant
silent auction and dazzling raffle and chances to win fabulous
prizes. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest office, Chicago. $60 to $75 per person. www.starlight-midwest.org/midwest/events.
Working In The Schools, Blackboard Affair Mardi Gras
Masquerade Ball. Supports WITS, a nonprofit providing literacy programs for CPS children. Join over 400 young urbanites for
open bar, food, live DJ set, dancing, and a silent auction. W Hotel
Chicago. $85 to $100. Michelle Chrusciel, [email protected]. www.witschicago.org.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, Tickled
Pink. The town will be painted pink for the annual Tickled Pink
charity bash to raise funds for Y-ME National Breast Cancer
Organization. At the event, guests walk the pink carpet and sip on
delicious cocktails served by local celebrity servers and dine on
appetizers. This year the event will be bigger than ever with lots of
new surprises and a dance floor to be seen on. River East Art
Center, Chicago. 312-294-8557. www.tickledpinkchicago.com.
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Saturday
Aspire, Big City Night in Morocco. Board the Marrakech
Express and travel to Morocco—the doorway between Europe
and Africa and join Aspire for a black tie dinner, dance and auction. Proceeds benefit Aspire Children’s Services, one of
Chicagoland’s most comprehensive programs for infants and
young children with developmental delays and disabilities. 6 p.m.
to 12 a.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago. $175 per ticket. Susan Clark,
708-547-3550 x3558.
Crisis Center for South Suburbia, Heart to Heart Extravaganza. Annual dinner dance and auction to raise funds for the
Crisis Center’s mission of providing services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. 6 p.m. Silver Lake
Country Club, Orland Park. $80. www.crisisctr.org.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Workplace Bullying. Hear findings from ongoing research
into the consequences and costs of workplace bullying and how it
impacts individuals and organizations. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Loyola
University Chicago. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
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Sunday
Autism Speaks, An Evening with the Stars—A Red Carpet Spectacular. On Oscar® night in Chicago, there is only one
Red Carpet event that brings the glitz and glamour of Hollywood
to the Windy City, while raising money and awareness for Autism
Speaks. With the backdrop of the 84th Annual Academy Awards
broadcast, the red carpet, Hollywood-themed extravaganza features live pre-show festivities, movie themed cocktails, delicious
hors d’oeuvres and desserts, a live and silent auction and raffle,
and a stroll down the red carpet to champion the fight against
autism. 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont. $150.
www.eveningwiththestars.org.
BDO/Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, Warm Your Heart
5k. The inaugural 5k indoor race at McCormick Place to promote
Heart Health Month. Money raised through our race team will
support the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. McCormick Place,
Chicago. Jamal Bowleg, 312-926-4530.
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Oscar Night® America. Celebrate the 84th
Annual Academy Awards® at Chicago’s only Academy-sanctioned
Oscar Night® America party featuring red carpet, champagne,
buffet, prizes, live Oscars® telecast, and official Academy Awards®
programs. 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago.
$100. Joel Mangers, 312-846-2072. www.siskelfilmcenter.org.
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Tuesday
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Best-In-Class Recruiting Strategies. This program will
showcase Best-In-Class recruitment practices gathered from realworld experience, in-depth interviews and case-study research
from some of the biggest and most innovative companies. 12
p.m. to 1 p.m. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
Rainbows, Caritas Awards Dinner. This inspirational dinner
will highlight Rainbows outreach to children and teens who live in
military families. Your support will advance Rainbows mission to
provide a healthy path toward healing and ensure that Rainbows
will be able to guide the next generation of kids through life’s
storms. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/rainbows.
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Wednesday
Feb 29-Mar 2: ACG Chicago, Midwest Energy Connection. This conference combines the last 5 years of Cleantech
programming and collaboration successes to launch Clean Energy Week. Join us as we bring companies, capital and experts for
investment in this field. Spertus Center, Chicago. 877-224-6389.
www.acgchicago.com/events/default.aspx.
Chicago Illini Club, Chicago Illini of the Year. Please join
fellow alumni at this gala event honoring the best of Chicago and
the University of Illinois. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner.
The University Club, Chicago. $110 per person, $825 for table of
8. 800-355-2586. www.uiaa.org/illinois/ciy.
TBD
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, Bowl
For Kids’ Sake. After a month of raising awareness and funds,
our agency thanks our volunteers with a Bowl for Kids’ Sake party
at their local bowling center. Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps to lift the
hopes and aspirations of children who deserve an opportunity for
a better future. Ashley Nichele, 312-207-5603.
www.bbbschgo.org/site/c.bklukcovlkk2e/b.6384905/k.be65/bowl
_for_kids_sake.htm.
Fellowship Housing, Annual Gala Event. 6 p.m. The
Stonegate, Hoffman Estates. $125-$150. 847-882-2511.
Find out at City Year Chicago’s
13th Annual
RIPPLES OF
HOPE
DINNER
2012
www.cityyear.org/chicago
Past Ripples of Hope Honorees Include:
2011
Ellen M. Costello
President and Chief Executive Officer
Harris Financial Corp.
David Hiller
President and Chief Executive Officer
McCormick Foundation
2010
Deborah L. DeHaas
Vice Chairman and Midwest Regional
Managing Partner of Deloitte, LLP
Chicago White Sox
2009
Arne Duncan
US Secretary of Education
The Honorable Pat Quinn
Governor
State of Illinois
Larry Richman
President and CEO of PrivateBancorp
2008
2004
Frederick H. Waddell
President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Trust
2003
Terry Mazany
President and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust
2007
Don Thompson
President of McDonald’s USA
Rufus Williams
President of the Chicago Board of Education
2006
United States Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Chairman and CEO of Ariel Capital Management, LLC
2005
Joseph Stackhouse
Senior Vice President of Comcast, Greater
Chicago Region
Michael J. Alter
President of The Alter Group and Chairman
and Owner of Chicago Sky
Harrison Steans
Chairman of the Executive Committee of
Financial Investments Corporation
2002
John A. Canning, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC
2001
William A. Osborn
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Northern Trust Corporation
2000
Douglas Crocker, II
President and Chief Executive Officer of
Equity Residential Properties Trust
scan for updates
photos by Antonio Dickey, John Reilly Photography, Lazlo M·rtÛn and Chris McGuire
What Chicago Leader will wear
the City Year Red Jacket?
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Thursday
ACG Chicago, The Primary Drivers of Job Growth. A
thorough review of recent research, leading academic thought and
future opportunities for job growth in Chicago and the Midwest.
The Standard Club, Chicago. 877-224-6389.
Little City Foundation, 3rd Annual Food Frenzy. Feast on
exclusive delicacies from Chicago’s hottest restaurants, purchase
raffle tickets for fantastic prizes, participate in the hit Mystery
Wine game and network with other young Chicago professionals
for a great cause. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Loft on Lake, Chicago.
$65. www.littlecity.org/frenzy.
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Friday
Chicago Lights, Carnaval Gala. Carnaval, the annual gala
supporting Chicago Lights’ outreach to children, youth, and
adults facing the challenges of poverty. 5:30 p.m. Ritz-Carlton
Hotel at Water Tower Place, Chicago. $225.
www.chicagolights.org/cgi-bin/webobjects/cl.woa/1/wa/a?p=20&
wosid=kualfsdsstofbwsoqqdf7m.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, REMIX II: Tuned Up. Winter’s hottest party! REMIX II features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and
fabulous entertainment, including CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence Mason Bates. A “symphonic composer by day, DJ by
night,” Mason Bates has established a reputation in both the
classical music community and on the electronic scene. All proceeds benefit the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Architectural Artifacts, Chicago. Individual tickets $95+, packages
$1,000+. Celene Mielcarek, 312-294-318, [email protected].
www.cso.org/remix.
Inspiration Corporation, One Inspired Evening. Honorary
Chair Mayor Rahm Emanuel invites you to One Inspired Evening
where art lovers will gather for an exciting evening of cocktails,
dining, music and our live and silent curated art auctions. 6 p.m.10 p.m. Union Hall, Chicago. $100 in advance, $125 at the door.
Mindy Neveaux, 773-878-0981 x 222. www.inspirationcorp.org.
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Saturday
American Cancer Society, Black & White Ball. More than
500 people are expected to attend and will consist of corporate
sponsors, business leaders, underwriters and guests from a
diverse cross-section of corporate partners, medical, banking,
health and legal companies. One of the premier suburban blacktie events of its kind, the event includes a pre-event reception and
silent auction followed by dinner, a live auction and entertainment. 5:30 p.m. InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont.
Corporate sponsorships begin at $5,000. Chris Hensley, 630932-1151, [email protected].
www.acsblackwhiteball.com.
Hephzibah Children’s Association, Heart of Gold Gala.
Cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and entertainment…all to help the
Hephzibah Children’s Association’s programs for abused and
neglected children and at-risk families. Live and silent auctions.
Founded in 1897, Hephzibah has provided a safe, secure space
for over 20,000 traumatized children in the Chicagoland area.
Chicago Marriott Downtown. 708-649-7140. www.hephzibahhome.org.
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Bridging the Great
Divide. 8 p.m. Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center,
Frankfort. $30 to $50. IPO Box Office, 708-481-7774. www.ipomusic.org.
Lookingglass Theatre, 2012 gglassquerade. Each year,
gglassquerade attracts Chicago’s corporate, cultural, and social
elite. With the funds raised through gglassquerade, Lookingglass
advances its mission to develop new theatrical work and to share
its techniques with underserved youth in the Chicago community.
This year’s gglassquerade will include a cocktail reception and
silent auction, supper and live auction, and an after party with
music and dancing. 5:30 p.m. W Hotel—Chicago City Center.
$2,500 per couple, tables $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000. Sarah
Gehrki, 773-477-9257 x116.
Sunday
Special Olympics Chicago, 12th Annual Chicago Polar
Plunge. Whether you go knee high, waist high or take the full
plunge, all are welcome to attend this fun and spirited event! Costumes are encouraged and great prizes are awarded to the top 3
fundraisers! Proceeds benefit programs enjoyed throughout the
year by nearly 5,000 Special Olympics Chicago athletes. 10 a.m.
North Avenue Beach, Chicago. Participants are asked to raise
$125. www.chicagopolarplunge.org.
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Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Mergers & Acquisitions: Your Role as an HR Practitioner. Learn to maximize the role of human resources when
managing mergers and acquisitions. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Benedictine University, Naperville. Free for HRMAC members, non-members call for information. 312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository, 24th Annual Chicago
Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner. The dinner will
recognize 2011’s outstanding architects, designers, developers
and brokers. A benefit of the Greater Chicago Food Depository,
Chicago’s food bank, the event is expected to raise more than
$800,000 to support hunger-relief programs and has raised more
than $10 million in the past 23 years. More than 1,500 attendees
will be on hand as awards are presented in 17 categories. 5:30
p.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago. $450+. 773-247-3663.
www.chicagosfoodbank.org/realestate.
Mar 8–9: The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence,
Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Training—
IEMA Approved. This challenging 2-day course enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become
qualified CSR practitioners. Mar 8, 9 a.m. to Mar 9, 5 p.m. The
Centre for Sustainability and Excellence, Chicago. $1,980 professional, $1,782 early bird special. Louis Christopher, 312-2146464, [email protected]. www.sustainabilitypractitionerchicago2012.eventbrite.com.
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Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana,
Leadership and Innovation Awards: A Tribute to
Achievement. Tribute to Achievement is Girl Scouts of Greater
Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s signature corporate and civic
dinner. It celebrates the achievements of senior executives and
corporations, and the impact they have on today’s girls. 5:30 p.m.
reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $500.
312-416-2500. www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
Mar 23-25: 2012 Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Fight Epilepsy—Tag Day Event. Volunteers are needed
to help with our annual Tag Day event to canvas the streets and
raise awareness and much needed funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago. Volunteers are required to wear reflective
vest and canister—supplied by foundation. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lauren McTigue, 312-939-8622 x209. www.epilepsychicago.org.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana,
The 100th Anniversary Promise Circles. Marking the 100th
Anniversary of Girl Scouts, every girl and woman who was ever a
Girl Scout is invited to attend a local celebration, to recite the Girl
Scout Promise and experience a sing-along. Visit the website for
the nearest location. 7:12 p.m. (“19:12” nautical time). Local Girl
Scout locations. Free. 312-416-2500. www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Women in the Arts:
Annual Luncheon Forum. Steppenwolf’s 2012 Women in the
Arts luncheon will bring together 250 leaders from Chicago business, civic and arts communities to honor a leading woman for
her creative contributions to the arts. This year’s honoree is
Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Julianna Margulies,
who currently stars in the hit CBS drama The Good Wife. 11:30
a.m. registration, 12 p.m. luncheon. The Chicago Cultural Center,
Chicago. $200+. 312-654-5632. www.steppenwolf.org/luncheon.
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ASA Chicago, Construction Expo 2012. Build your
business and grow your organization. Don’t miss one of ASA
Chicago’s biggest events of the year! Workshops, demonstrations,
equipment displays, door prizes and more! It’s the show you won’t
want to miss! This event has sold out the past 5 five years!
Reserve your space today! 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Drury Lane, Oakbrook
Terrace. $800 for members, $1600 non-members. Special pricing
available until 01/15/12. 847-827-8336. www.asachicago.org.
Landmarks Illinois, Legendary Landmarks Celebration
2012. The Legendary Landmarks Celebration is an elegant gala
whose proceeds are directed to help support crucial efforts to
save threatened historic structures throughout the Chicago region
and the state of Illinois. 5:30 p.m.reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four
Seasons Hotel Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/landmarks.
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Mar: 10-12: Connections for Abused Women and their
Children, Sounds of Silence Gala Benefit. The black tie
optional event includes cocktails, a silent and live auction mystery wine raffle, followed by a seated dinner, and dancing. Adam
Street Partners will be honored at the event for its support of
agency services. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago
Crystal Ballroom. $250 per ticket. Development Dept,
773-489-9081. www.cawc.org.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Human Resources Impact on the Business through
Social Media. Learn how to use social media to increase the
impact of your HR strategies. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free for HRMAC
members, non-members call for information. 312-981-6790.
www.hrmac.org/events.
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Tuesday
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Ethics Symposium. Chicago. 630-416-1166. www.afpchicago.org.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Chicago, Dancing with
Chicago Celebrities. Similar to ABC’s Dancing with the Stars,
this dazzling event boasts six of Chicago’s hottest celebrities who
show off their newly-learned talent of ballroom dancing in a
celebrity dance-off by performing a choreographed routine with
an Arthur Murray professional. 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago.
$175. 773-444-0061. www.komenchicago.org.
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Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce, Project Awareness. The conference is designed as a vehicle to provide information to all small business owners regarding procurement
opportunities available within your agency.
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American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, Fight
for Air Climb at Presidential Towers. Join hundreds of individuals and teams to climb 1, 2, 3 or all 4 of the Presidential
Towers! That’s a total of 180 floors and 2,340 steps. Or form a 4person relay team and compete in Chicago’s only stairclimb relay
challenge. This event benefits the American Lung Association in
Greater Chicago and the fight for clean air and healthy lungs. 7
a.m. Presidential Towers, Chicago. $25 registration + $100
fundraising. Heidi Hoffman, 312-781-1100. www.fightforairclimb.org.
Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring
Award Dinner. This night includes a reception, live and silent
auction, raffle, dinner and dancing. The highlight of the evening is
the presentation of the Hope Through Caring Award. This award
was established in 1988 to honor those whose commitment to the
fight against ALS has helped raise funds for research, provide
services for patients and their families, and increase public
awareness. Four Season Hotel, Chicago. $500 preferred seat,
$350 general. 847-679-3311, [email protected].
www.lesturnerals.org/events/hope-through-caring-dinner.
Common Threads, Black Tie Event Hosted by Gail Simmons. Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by
celebrity chefs (last year included Marcus Samuelsson, Michelle
Bernstein and Anita Lo), live music from celebrity talent (in 2011
Michael Johns performed an acoustic set) and a live auction. 100
percent of the proceeds will benefit Common Threads’ Chicago
after-school programs. 5 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $1,000
per person. www.commonthreads.org.
Lycée Français de Chicago, Soirée: Nuit du Film Noir. A
tribute to the cinematic era of the ‘40s. Guest of honor is His
Excellency François Delattre, France’s Ambassador to the United
States. Silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m.
Chicago Hilton and Towers. $300 per person. 773-665-0066 x24.
www.lyceechicago.org.
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Saint Xavier University, President's Scholarship Ball.
6:30 p.m. Hilton Chicago. $300 per person. 773-298-3748, 773298-3320.
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Sunday
Friends of Prentice, 2012 Bank of America Shamrock
Shuffle. 8k race through downtown Chicago hosted by Bank of
America. 45,000 participants annually. Money raised through our
race team will support Prentice Women’s Hospital. Grant Park,
Chicago. $350 fundraising goal. Jamal Bowleg 312-926-4530.
www.friendsofprentice.org/run-for-prentice.shtml.
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago, AFC’s Spring Dinner. Join
us for AFC’s spring fundraising event supporting AFC’s grant
making, policy, and public education programs supporting
46,000 Illinoisans living with HIV/AIDS. 5:30 p.m. Hilton Chicago. $150 to $350. Rhett Lindsay, 312-334-0935. www.aidschicago.org.
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Wednesday
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland &
Northwest Indiana, All American High School Basketball Games. See the top high school basketball players in the
country compete against each other on the floor which Jordan
and Rose call home, the United Center. 2012 marks the 35th year
of the games, which raises money to benefit Ronald McDonald
House Charities® of Chicagoland & NW Indiana. 6 p.m. girl’s
game, 8:30 p.m. boy’s game. The United Center, Chicago. $10+.
www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com.
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City Year Chicago, 13th Annual Ripples of Hope Awards
Dinner. The Ripples of Hope Dinner raises essential revenue
directed to training diverse young leaders to serve as tutors, mentors and role models – helping to build the high school graduation pipeline. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Chicago.
$500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/cityyear.
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Uncorked: The Tasting Event.
Guests will enjoy appetizers, a variety of wines and have a chance
to enter a raffle for several items. Distributors will be on site pouring wines and will be available to answer any questions. All wines
available for sampling will also be available for purchase at the
event. Proceeds from the event benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago, a
free support community for men, women, children, families and
friends touched by cancer. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. UBS Tower, Chicago.
$45. 312-464-9900. www.gildasclubchicago.org.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Shamrocks for Kids. Help
Mercy Home paint Chicago green during the month of March for
Shamrocks for Kids. Sign up to be a Tag Days volunteer and help
us hand out our signature shamrock pins for donations. Chicago.
Free. Suzanna Houtsma, 312-738-7551.
www.mercyhome.org/shamrocks-kids.
For nearly a century, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer
and more birthdays. And we can’t do it without you. Join us as we celebrate life at the sixth annual
American Cancer Society Discovery Ball. Complete with elegant dining, live and silent auctions, special
entertainment and late night dancing - one night can make a difference. Learn more at discoveryball.org.
Presenting Sponsor:
Discovery Ball 2012 Chairs:
This ad is generously underwritten by Motorola Solutions, Inc.
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Monday
Autism Speaks, Light it up Blue. With your help, we will
shine a bright spotlight on the public health crisis of autism and
improve the future for everyone who struggles with the disorder.
All Day. Autism Speaks—Chicagoland Chapter, Chicagoland
Area. Free. www.lightitupblue.org.
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Tuesday
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 11th Anniversary Chicago Awards Dinner. Proceeds from this inspirational evening help support the Multiple Myeloma Research
Foundation’s mission to advance research that lead to the development of new treatments, and ultimately to cures of multiple
myeloma and other cancers. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four
Seasons Hotel Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/mmrf.
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Pioneer Center for Human Services, Survivor Sprint 5K.
Benefiting Voice Sexual Assault, a division of Pioneer Center for
Human Services. McHenry.
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One Hope United, Blue Ribbon Event to Prevent Child
Abuse. An elegant Sunday afternoon at an historic mansion.
Includes luncheon, Lakes Area Swing Band, speaker and silent
and live auction. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lehmann Mansion, Lake Villa.
$100. Laura Rowan, 847-245-6511.
www.onehopeunited.org/blueribbon.
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Wednesday
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Engaging the Workforce in a New Paradigm. CEO
panel discusses strategies for workforce engagement. 7:15 a.m.
to 10 a.m. The Standard Club, Chicago. 312-981-6790.
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Chicago Botanic Garden, Antiques & Garden Fair Preview Evening. Enjoy priority shopping, beautiful indoor gardens and sumptuous buffets and refreshments. 6 p.m. Chicago
Botanic Garden, Glencoe. $250+. 847-835-6944. www.chicagobotanic.org/antiques.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, 37th Annual Gala.
This annual gala is an enjoyable party with dinner, a fabulous
auction, dancing and live entertainment. Proceeds support the
Chicago Architecture Foundation’s mission and programming
including the award-winning youth education initiatives which
reach over 36,000 students each year. The event is a priority for
all who care about the rich architectural legacy of our city. 6:30
p.m. reception, 8 p.m. dinner. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago.
$500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/caf.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, 10th Annual
Global Leadership Awards Dinner. The Global Leadership
Awards Dinner pays tribute to three leaders – one local, one
national and one international – whose efforts have made a positive impact on our world. Funds generated enable the Chicago
Council on Global Affairs to help our region respond to the challenges of globalization and bring our voice to international discourse. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel,
www.pjhchicago.com/thechicagocouncil.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Auxiliary Council’s Red
or White Ball. Don’t miss the premier event for Chicago’s
young philanthropists! The Red or White Ball is hosted by Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Auxiliary Council and features an
exclusive VIP hour with Steppenwolf artists, a live DJ spinning
your favorites, multiple open bars, delectable tasting stations and
an exciting silent auction. 7:30 p.m. VIP reception, 8 p.m. main
event. Architectural Artifacts, Chicago. $250 VIP tickets, $135
individual, $115 early bird special through March 16, $150 at the
door—if available, $1,000 virtual table. 312-654-5681.
www.steppenwolf.org/rowb.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Walk 2012.
The Walk 2012 supports the production of student work as well
as student scholarships, and honors SAIC’s prestigious Legend of
Fashion Award recipient each year. The event begins with a cocktail reception that is followed by a spectacular runway show featuring designs by students in SAIC’s internationally renowned
fashion design program and concludes with an elegant postshow dinner. 6 p.m. Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North,
Chicago. $500+. 312-499-4194.
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 18th Annual
Four Stars Restaurant Extravaganza. The Drake, Chicago.
773-784-6704. www.stjude.org/fourstarschicago.
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American Heart Association, Chicago Heart Ball. The
American Heart Association will celebrate the 30th anniversary of
the Chicago Heart Ball in 2012. Since 1982, the Heart Ball has
raised more than $12 million to support the AHA’s medical
research projects, and education and community programs that
fight heart disease and stroke. 6 p.m. Navy Pier, Grand Ballroom,
Chicago. $750 per ticket. 312-476-6623.
DuPage Children’s Museum, Champions For Children
Benefit Ball. An elegant spring benefit to raise critical funds for
the Museum’s early learning programs. Festivities begin at 5:30
p.m. and will include a silent auction, dinner, a live auction and
dancing. 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre,
Naperville. $300 per person. Rosie Sajak, 630-637-8000 x2500.
www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org.
Les Turner ALS Foundation, Iron Horse 5K. This race runs
through Elgin’s forest preserve, alongside Fitchie Creek, and
through crushed limestone, gravel, and pavement. The Iron Horse
5K is one of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s two signature
events. Fitchie Creek Forest Preserve, Elgin. Kim McIver, 847679-3311. www.lesturnerals.org/events/run-4-als.
Muscular Dystrophy Association, A Toast To Life. Join
fight against ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) at A Toast to Life, annual
event started by local family to take stand against the disease.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music and more. Proceeds benefit Augie’s Quest for ALS research. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Park West,
Chicago. $95 in advance, $115 at the door. MDA Regional Office,
630-960-1500. www.mdatoasttolife.com.
Apr 19-20: The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence,
Certified Carbon Footprint Practitioner Workshop—
IEMA Approved. Enables participants to acquire the knowledge
necessary to design and sustain a carbon footprint strategy,
manage reporting and also learn the tools and techniques to
create green products and services. April 19, 9 a.m. to April 20,
5 p.m. Chicago. $1,795 professional, $1,615 early bird. Louis
Christopher, 312-214-6464, [email protected].
www.carbonfootprint-practitionerchicago2012.eventbrite.com.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago,
Preview Gala. Be among the first to be amazed at this special
Gala Preview of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of
Chicago in the heart of the city. Proceeds from this extraordinary
evening will support the hospital’s mission to provide preeminent
pediatric care to its patients. 6 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. dinner. Ann
& Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago. $1,500. PJH &
Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/luriechildrenshospital.
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The Bridge Youth & Family Services, A Night at "Place
de la Musique" Gala. A Night at Place de la Musique will be
one to remember. Guests can tour the Sanfilippo Estate, known
for its collection of beautifully restored antique music machines.
Evening includes cocktails and dinner, live and silent auctions.
5:30 p.m. The Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills. $175. Barbara
Sipe, 847-485-3085. www.bridgeyouth.org.
Chicago Zoological Society, It’s A Wonderful Whirl. The
Women’s Board will host the 31st annual Whirl black-tie gala.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be held in one of the zoo’s animal exhibits followed by dinner and dancing in the Grand Tent.
Proceeds from the Whirl will support the animals at Brookfield
Zoo, as well as the Chicago Zoological Society’s conservation and
education programs. 6:30 p.m. Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield. $600
per person. 312-553-2000. www.czs.org.
The Children’s Place Association, Once Upon a
Time...on Candy Island Gala. The event will raise muchneeded funds for children and families affected by HIV/AIDs in
Chicago and abroad. This year, Fifth Third Bank is being honored
with the 2012 Chicago Champion for Children Award for the
company’s continued dedication to helping children and families
in the Chicago community. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Union Station,
Chicago. $350 per person. www.childrens-place.org/index.html.
Marcy Newberry Association, Inc., 25th Annual Metro
Women’s Auxiliary Gala. This annual Marcy Newberry Association fashion extravaganza comes to you again! Watch our
glamorous models take to the catwalk and enjoy a visual feast
while having lunch. Proceeds benefit the mission of Marcy Newberry. 12 p.m. Georgio’s Banquets, Orland Park. $50. Rev. Margaret Ann Williams, 312-829-7555. www.marcynewberry.org/events0.aspx.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Have Mercy! Join Mercy
Home’s Junior Board for their annual spring gala—Have Mercy!,
bringing young professionals together for a night of dancing,
silent auction and a raffle to support the kids at Mercy Home. 8
p.m. to 12 a.m. Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago. $90.
Jim Marrese, 312-738-7578. www.mercyhome.org/have-mercy.
Midwest Regional Office for the US Fund for UNICEF,
Message of Hope Gala 2012. Come support UNICEF’s lifesaving programs and enjoy an exciting evening filled with fabulous entertainment and dancing, a gourmet dinner and live and
silent auctions offering extraordinary items from around the
world. 6:30 p.m. Union League Club, Chicago. $350+.
www.unicefusa.org/about/regional/midwest-regional-office.html.
Writers’ Theatre, 20th Anniversary Gala. As Writers’ Theatre looks ahead, with ambitious artistic and institutional plans,
the 20th Anniversary celebration will be a keystone to strengthen
and ensure future endeavors. Among these is the hiring of the
award-winning Studio Gang Architects, led by Chicago’s own
Jeanne Gang, FAIA, to design a new theatre in Glencoe. 5:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $500 individual, tables $5,000$20,000. Amber Bel’cher, 847-242-6012, [email protected].
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Catholic Theological Union, Blessed are the Peacemakers Annual Trustee Dinner. A celebration that raises critical
revenue for the education and formation of men and women
preparing for a life of service. This special evening supports them
and the Catholic Theological Union’s effective programming
which opens interreligious dialogue and joins people from various backgrounds together in common goals. 5:30 p.m. reception,
6:30 p.m. dinner. Hilton Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/ctu.
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Anixter Center, Soaring to Success. Diane Swonk, Senior
Managing Director and Chief Economist at Mesirow Financial,
will be honored at Anixter Center’s 1st Benefit for Ability. Proceeds support the more than 7,400 persons with disabilities who
use Anixter’s services. 6 p.m. Winter Garden at Harold Washington Library, Chicago. $350. Amy Laboy, 773-929-8200 x270,
[email protected].
Pioneer Center for Human Services, Pizza and Beer
Tasting. Annual event benefiting Autism Services. Nick’s Pizza,
Crystal Lake.
Econ Illinois, American Dream Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Art Institute of Chicago. $300-$3,000. 815-753-0356.
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Clearbrook, Shining Star Ball. Sparkle and shine at this stellar black-tie gala. The evening will feature spectacular auction
items, gourmet foods, lavish ball gowns and music by the Dan
Hayes Orchestra. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. 7 p.m. Four Seasons Chicago. $500. Gloria Drake, 847385-5012, [email protected]. www.clearbrook.org.
Court Theatre, Gala 2012. Court Theatre’s annual gala, the
theatre’s single largest fundraiser, is an elegant evening filled with
exciting performances by premier Chicago actors and singers,
fine dining, and an auction. All proceeds support Court’s awardwinning artistry and extensive outreach programs. 6 p.m. RitzCarlton Chicago. $500+. Rebecca Silverman, 773-834-5293.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Fall
Circle of Knowledge. Through the Circle of Knowledge, our
staff experts present on topics focusing on relationships, children
and family life that incorporate and highlight cutting-edge
research findings in the field of family therapy. 11:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Private Club, Chicago. $45. Michelle Weil, 312-609-5300
x480. www.family-institute.org.
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OMNI Youth Services, An Evening of Laughs with Jay
Leno. OMNI is celebrating 40 years of providing counseling and
services for families. An Evening of Laughs with Jay Leno, with
emcee Eric Ferguson from WTMX, promises a unique entertainment experience as Jay makes a rare Chicago appearance. 6:30
p.m. reception, 8 p.m. show. Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago.
$350-$500, includes hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. OMNI Youth
Services, 847-353-1500. www.omniyouth.org.
American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, Discovery
Ball 2012. The event has raised more than $10 million since it
began in 2007 to help create a world with less cancer and more
birthdays. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend and will
consist of corporate sponsors, business leaders, underwriters and
guests from a diverse cross-section of Fortune 500 corporate,
medical, banking, health, legal and accounting companies. 5:30
p.m. to 1 a.m. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. Event sponsorship begins at $25,000. 312.279.7213,
[email protected]. www.discoveryball.org.
SHORE Community Services, Inc., Spring Benefit.
Annual fundraising event with proceeds benefiting over 500
children and adults with intellectual and other developmental
disabilities. Evening will include: a silent and live auction,
entertainment, food and cocktails. Hilton Orrington, Evanston.
Mary Matz, 847-982-2030 x21. www.shoreinc.org.
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Autism Speaks, North Shore Walk Now. Walk Now for
Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to
the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united
by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in
the U.S. – we need more volunteers to join our fight. 8:15 a.m.
registration, 9 a.m. opening ceremony. Chicago Botanic Garden,
Glencoe. Free. www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/northshore.
March of Dimes, March for Babies. The March of Dimes’
annual walk that brings thousands of families and corporations to
Chicago’s Lakefront to raise funds and awareness for the charity’s
mission of improving the health of babies. 8 a.m. Grant Park,
Chicago. Courtney Schneider, 312-596-4727. www.marchforbabies.org.
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Ounce of Prevention Fund, “It’s Good Business to Invest
in Young Children” Annual Luncheon. Keynote speaker
Wes Moore, best-selling author of “The Other Wes Moore.” The
luncheon increases awareness in the business and philanthropic
communities of the importance of early childhood investments.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hilton Chicago. Individual and corporate
sponsorships start at $2,500, $150 individual reservations.
312-922-3863. www.ounceofprevention.org/luncheon.
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Saturday
The Cradle Foundation, Night of Promise. The 7th annual
Night of Promise includes a silent auction, raffle and gourmet
food stations presented by some of Chicago’s remarkable
chefs/restaurateurs, an open bar, and an opportunity for private
discounted shopping in Abt Electronics’ showroom. 7 p.m. to 10
p.m. Abt Electronics, Glenview. $90. Bonnie Krasny, 847-7333234. www.cradlefoundation.org/nightofpromise.
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Tuesday
Facing History and Ourselves, 21st Annual Chicago
Benefit Dinner. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Hyatt
Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom. $500 per ticket, tables
$5,000+. Eleanor Perrone, 312-345-3232, [email protected]. www.facinghistory.org/chidinner.
May 1-31: Les Turner ALS Foundation, Tag Days. These
locally organized fundraising drives can be found at intersections,
shopping malls, train stations and other places around the community. The genius of Tag Days is that it requires little more than
a yellow vest, a can for donations, and two hours or more from a
willing volunteer. It may not seem like much, but it adds up.
Chicagoland. [email protected].
http://www.lesturnerals.org/events/tag-days/.
Music Institute of Chicago, 82nd Anniversary Gala. 5:30
p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $600 per person. 847-4488327. www.musicinst.org.
2
Wednesday
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation, The Sixth
Annual Chicago Medical Briefing Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.
The Casino, Chicago. $150. 888-944-4408, [email protected]. www.ryanlichtsangbipolarfoundation.org.
May 2-9: Pioneer Center for Human Services, Adolescent Allies Art Show. Dole Mansion, Crystal Lake.
Thursday
The Guild of the Chicago History Museum, 200 Million
Reasons to Celebrate Women. 10:30 a.m. Chicago History
Museum, Chicago. $200. Wendy Schiller, 312-799-2113.
Jewish United Fund, TIP-High Tech, Educators and
Medical Professionals Division. Chicago Hilton. Free
with a gift to the 2012 JUF annual campaign. Robyn Gottlieb,
312-357-4961.
SGA Youth & Family Services, Team Up With SGA—
2012 Annual Benefit. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Soldier Field, Chicago. 312-663-0644.
May 3-4: Midwest Business Group on Health, 32nd
Annual Conference. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mid America Club,
Chicago. www.mbgh.org.
4
Friday
Metropolitan Family Services, DuPage Gala. Signature
Events at Seven Bridges. $150. Rachael Kemnic, 312-986-4172.
National Hellenic Museum, Spring Ball.
Union Station, Chicago. $350. 312-655-1234.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Butterfly Ball 2012. 6
p.m. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago. $600+. 312553-2000. www.naturemuseum.org/butterflyball.
5
Saturday
Advocate Christ Medical Center & Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital, Salute 2012. 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Soldier
Field, Chicago. $350 per individual, $3,000 per table. Margo
Cusic, 708-684-3764, [email protected].
www.advocatehealth.com/salute.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 2012 Gala Benefit. 6:30
p.m. performance, 7 p.m. dinner. Steppenwolf Theatre Company,
Chicago. $1,000 individual tickets, $10,000-$25,000 tables,
$30,000+ sponsorships. 312-654-5632.
www.steppenwolf.org/gala.
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Live United 5K
Run/Walk. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cantigny Park, Wheaton. $25. Beth
Esler, 630-645-6343. www.uw-mc.org/event/live-united-5k-runwalk.
6
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Spotlight Ball. 6 p.m.
reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Hilton Chicago. $600. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/hubbardstreetdance.
The Newberry Library, Annual Award Dinner. 6 p.m. The
Newberry Library, Chicago. Jo Anne Moore, 312-255-3556.
9
Wednesday
Sunday
Chicago House, 25th Annual Spring Brunch & Fashion
Show. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harold Washington Library Winter
Garden Ballroom, Chicago. $175 to $250. 773-248-5200 x303.
www.chicagohouse.org.
Autism Speaks, Chicago Walk Now. 8 a.m. registration,
9:30 a.m. opening ceremony. Soldier Field, Chicago. Free.
www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/chicago.
Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago River Day 20/20.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Different locations in Cook and Lake counties.
Free. www.chicagoriver.org/events/chicago_river_day/sites.
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, A Night at the Opera. 8
p.m. Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, Frankfort. $30 to
$50. 708-481-7774. www.ipomusic.org.
ACG Chicago, 3rd Annual Healthcare M&A Conference.
The Standard Club, Chicago. 877-224-6389.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Forget-Me-Not
Brunch & Fashion Show. 10 a.m. The Meadows Club, Rolling
Meadows. $75 adult, $40 child. Ed Newton, 847-635-4656.
Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Construction Industry Dinner Show. 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency
Chicago, Chicago. Sponsorship levels vary. Kevin Wilson, 312421-8800 x231. www.chicagobsa.org/construction.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, Wish Ball. 6 p.m.
University of Illinois at Chicago Forum, Chicago. $500, $10,000
premium tables. Debbie Purcell, 312-602-9424. www.wishes.org.
The Chicago Lighthouse, Sweets for Sight. 5:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. Redhead Piano Bar, Chicago. $45 each or 10 for $350.
312-997-3679. www.chicagolighthouse.org.
NorthShore University HealthSystem, The 16th Annual
Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center Luncheon: Living Your Best Life. 10:30 a.m. silent auction,
11:45 a.m. lunch. Highland Park Country Club. $75. 847-9265003, northshore.org/mrw. www.northshore.org/mrw.
3
Monday
Perspectives Charter Schools, 15th Annual Benefit.
5:30 p.m. The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago. $250 per
individual, $5,000 per table. Diana Shulla-Cose, 312-604-2104.
www.pcsedu.org.
10
Thursday
Chicago Academy for the Arts, A Taste for the Arts/30th
Anniversary Gala. 6:30 p.m. performance; 7:30 p.m. dinner.
Harris Theater and Millennium Park Terrace, Chicago. Free performance; dinner tickets start at $350. 312-421-0202.
www.chicagoartsacademy.org.
Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Metals
Industry Dinner Show. 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Sponsorship levels vary. Kevin Wilson. 312-421-8800 x231.
www.chicagobsa.org/metals.
Pioneer Center for Human Services, 3rd Annual Sleep
Out for Shelter. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake.
Ravinia Festival, Gala Benefit Evening. 5 p.m. Ravinia
Festival, Highland Park. $750, tables sold at tiered prices from
$7,500 to $50,000. 847-266-5045.
www.ravinia.org/GalaBenefit.aspx.
11
Friday
Art Institute of Chicago, Annual Woman’s Board Gala—
Preview of the Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition. 6:30 a.m.
reception, 8 p.m. dinner. Art Institute of Chicago-Modern Wing,
Chicago. $1,500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago/artinstitute.com.
Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago
Chapter, 36th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon.
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hilton Chicago. Gail Brooks, 630-416-1166.
www.afpchicago.org.
Lincoln Park Conservancy, Glass House Gala. 6 p.m. The
Park Hyatt Chicago. $250 to $500+ sponsorship opportunities
available. 773-883-7275. www.lincolnparkconservancy.org.
12
Saturday
Alliance Francaise Womens’ Board, Bal Magique du
Maroc. 6:30 p.m. cocktails and silent auction, 8 p.m. dinner.
Four Seasons Hotel—Grand Ballroom, Chicago. $5,000 per table
of 10, $600 per ticket. 312-337-1070. www.af-chicago.org.
Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala.
6:30 p.m. Chicago Hilton. $500+ per person, $5,000 for tables.
312-335-5216. www.alz.org/galas/chicago/.
Thursday
Big Shoulders Fund, 25th Anniversary Dinner. 6 p.m.
reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Hilton Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/bigshouldersfund.
The Chicago Lighthouse, Seeing What’s Possible Annual Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $350 to
$500. 312-997-3679. www.chicagolighthouse.org.
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Monday
Memorial Day
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Thursday
Family Focus, 35th Anniversary Gala. 6 p.m. Four Seasons
Hotel Chicago. $350. Katie DeWitt, 312-421-5200 x149.
www.family-focus.org.
Victory Gardens Theater, Spring Gala 2012. 6:30 p.m.
$350, sponsorships ranging from $5,000—$25,000. Brittany
Barnes, 773-328-2146. www.victorygardens.org.
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May 10-30: 2012 Greater Chicago Food Depository, 6th
Annual CANstruction Chicago. Merchandise Mart, Chicago.
Free. 773-247-3663. www.chicagosfoodbank.org/canstruction.
24
Northwest Indiana, Big Mac Under Glass. 6 p.m. cocktails
and silent auction, 7:30 p.m. dinner. The Aragon Ballroom,
Chicago. $375 per person. 630-623-2105. www.ronaldhousechicago.org.
HOPE Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Art
Auction. 5:30 p.m. Floating World Gallery, Chicago. $80. Beth
Rottman, 312-926-0199. www.hope-chicago.org.
U.S. Green Building Council—Illinois Chapter, 10th
Anniversary Celebration. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Greenhouse Loft,
Chicago. Pam Jackson, 312-245-8300 x204. www.usgbc-illinois.org.
The Illinois Humanities Council, The 2012 Public
Humanities Award Benefit Luncheon. 12 p.m. Chicago.
$175. www.prairie.org/programs/public-humanities-award.
Erie House, Future of Promise 2012 Annual Awards Dinner. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Hyatt Regency, Chicago. $300. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/eriehouse.
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Special Olympics Chicago, Sip and Savor. 5:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. Britten Chicago. $65. www.sochicago.org.
Wednesday
Greater Chicago Food Depository, 6th Annual CANstruction Chicago aCANemy Awards Gala. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Merchandise Mart, Chicago. $25. 773-247-3663. www.chicagosfoodbank.org/canstruction.
Ravinia Festival, Music Matters 2012. 6:30 p.m. The
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. $225 per person, early bird
table $2,000. 847-266-5089.
www.ravinia.org/MusicMatters.aspx.
Designs for Dignity, 13th Annual Spirit Award. 6 p.m. to
10 p.m. Venue One. $175 per ticket, $125 in advance. Jennifer
Sobecki, 800-351-6354. www.designsfordignity.org/events.
Jewish United Fund, Spring Event. Chicago Hilton. $365
minimum gift to 2012 JUF annual campaign. Fara Cardelli, 312357-4879.
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Sunday
Mother’s Day
Friday
May 18-19: Clearbrook, Jelly Belly Days. 7 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. All over Chicago and suburbs. Free. Janis Edelheit, 847385-5008, [email protected]. www.clearbrook.org.
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Saturday
Jewish United Fund, TIP-Financial Services, Marketing
& Media and Real Estate & Building Trades Divisions.
Hyatt Regency Chicago. Free with a gift to the 2012 JUF annual
campaign. Robyn Gottlieb, 312-357-4961.
TBD
Chicago Consular Corps, 2012 Ball. 6 p.m. reception, 7
p.m. dinner. Hilton Chicago. $350. PJH & Associates, 312-5532000. www.pjhchicago.com/ccc.
Digital Megaphone, 4th Annual Social Media Masters
Summit. Connect and share cutting-edge social media best
practices with top Marketing leaders from big brands, influential
bloggers and agency contacts. You’ll walk away with actionable
tips you can use right away at the office. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chicago. $200+. www.digitalmegaphone.com.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, 23rd
Annual Art of Caring. 6:30 p.m. Knollwood Country Club,
Lake Forest. $175. 847-782-4115.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, 12th Annual
Chicago Epilepsy Walk. 8 a.m. Montrose Harbor, Chicago.
www.epilepsychicago.org.
Children’s Oncology Services Inc, Campfire Ball. Venue
One, Chicago. 312-924-4220. www.onestepcamp.org
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Epilepsy Walk.
8 a.m. Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton.
www.epilepsychicago.org.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest, Annual Gala.
6:30 p.m. The Standard Club Ballroom, Chicago. $350 per person, $3,500 per table, sponsorships available. www.starlight-midwest.org/midwest/events.
Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago River Summit.
Downtown Chicago. www.chicagoriver.org/events/river_summit.
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Sunday
Wilmette Historical Museum, Architectural Housewalk.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette. $40 for
museum members, $50 for non-museum members. 847-8537666. www.wilmettehistory.org.
21
Monday
El Valor, Don Quixote Dinner. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hilton Chicago & Towers. $300, sponsorship packages available. www.elvalor.org/save_the_date_el_valors_2012_don_quixote_dinner_pro
mises_be_very_special_event.
Ravinia Festival, Reach for the Stars Golf Outing. 12
p.m. Green Acres Country Club, Northbrook. Hole sponsorships
$5,000+. 847-266-5020. www.ravinia.org/GolfOuting.aspx.
22
Friends of the Chicago River, McCormick Bridgehouse
& Chicago River Museum’s Season Opening. 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, Chicago. $4 per ticket.
Little City Foundation, Runway Exclusive 2012. www.littlecity.org/fashion.
Magellan Development Group and the Northwestern
Brain Tumor Institute, 2012 Chicago Spring Half
Marathon and 10K. The Park at Lakeshore East, Chicago. Half
Marathon—$60, 10K—$45, Junior Dash (kids 2-12)—$15 in
advance and $20 race day. Jamal Bowleg, 312-926-4530.
www.chicagospringhalf.com.
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, 2nd Annual Elevating Entrepreneurship Benefit. 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
dinner. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. $500. PJH &
Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/nfte.
Tuesday
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Leader Council Graduates’ Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hilton Chicago. $150.
Holly Allen, 312-738-8332. www.mercyhome.org/graduatesluncheon.
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1
Friday
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Summer Ball. This black
tie event attracts over 600 of Chicago’s civic and business leaders. This event is known as one of the best parties in the city of
Chicago, raising over $1 million each year for the Boys & Girls
Clubs of Chicago. 6:30 p.m. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago.
$600 per ticket, $6,000 table. Rebecca Waite, 312-235-8029,
[email protected]. www.bgcc.org.
Lincoln Park Zoo, ZOO-OLOGIE. Mix it up at this hip cocktail
party at Chicago’s most exotic locale—Lincoln Park Zoo! Delight
in delectable taste temptations from Chicago’s best restaurants as
mixologists create cool libations. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Lincoln Park
Zoo, Chicago. $95 before May 1, $110 after May 1, $125 at the
door (if available). 312-742-2163.
Metropolitan Family Services, Metropolis. A summer
kickoff event for young professionals featuring an evening of
cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and raffle. Presented
by Metropolitan’s Metro Board. Gallery 1028. Rachael Kemnic,
312-986-4172.
2
Saturday
Friends of Prentice, Gala. Our annual black tie gala is
attended by more than 800 business, community and civic leaders. Our annual gala is our principal means of raising significant
philanthropic funds to support the new Prentice. 5:30 p.m. Navy
Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago. $500 per ticket. Beth Rottman,
312-926-0199. www.friendsofprentice.org.
Marwen, Paintbrush Ball 2012. A one of a kind evening with
dinner, dancing, and auctions gives guests a glimpse into the creativity and passion behind Marwen’s free visual arts programs. 6
p.m. to 12 a.m. Marwen, Chicago. $350 per ticket. www.marwen.org.
4
Monday
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Annual Gala. This special
evening will draw five hundred of the city’s civic and cultural
leaders to CST’s breathtaking home on Navy Pier, where they will
enjoy a whimsical night filled with sumptuous cuisine, theatrically
inspired décor and living art installations. 5:30 p.m. reception,
7 p.m. dinner. Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier,
Chicago. $1,000. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/cst.
5
Tuesday
Jewish United Fund, TIP Lawyers & Government Agencies Divisions. JUF’s annual trades, industries and professions
networking and fundraising event. Hyatt Regency Chicago. Free
with a gift to the 2012 JUF annual campaign. Robyn Gottlieb,
312-357-4961.
6
Wednesday
Chicago History Museum, 18th Annual Making History
Awards. This important evening pays tribute to the positive and
enduring impact of some of our city’s extraordinary leaders while
supporting the Chicago History Museum’s innovative programs.
5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Chicago.
$500 individual tickets, sponsorships available. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/chicagohistory.
Friends of the Chicago River, Big Fish Ball. The summer
evening festivities along the Chicago River downtown include elegant outdoor dining, wild river guests, and river centric spectacles. A boat cruise to a fireworks show completes the evening.
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. gala, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. boat ride. Merchandise Mart’s Riverside Drive, Chicago. $325+ individual ticket,
table sponsorships $3,500+.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Growing Your Cadre of Leaders. CEO panel discusses
succession planning and leadership development. 7:15 a.m. to 10
a.m. The Standard Club, Chicago. 312-981-6790.
7
Thursday
Alliance for the Great Lakes, Taste of the Great Lakes.
Evening includes fabulous locally-sourced buffet with wine, beer
and signature cocktails. Live blues band and a live and silent
auction round out the evening. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Columbia Yacht
Club, Chicago. $125 members, $150 non-members, $75 jr. philanthropist under 30. 312-939-0838.
www.greatlakes.org/taste2012.
The Night Ministry, Lighting Up The Night Awards Dinner and Auction. Join The Night Ministry in celebrating the
contributions of outstanding community partners and volunteers.
All proceeds directly benefit Chicago’s homeless youth and
adults. 5:30 p.m. Four Seasons Chicago. $325. Christy Prassas,
773-506-6023.
9
Saturday
DIFFA Chicago, 2012 Believe Garden Gala. A splendidly
organic farm-to-table dining experience and silent auction bookended by the cocktail hour, dancing and desserts. This annual
black-tie gala celebrates DIFFA Grantees and benefits Chicago
area service agencies that provide direct service, education and
outreach to those living with HIV/AIDS. Marriott Chicago Downtown. $500 per ticket. 312-644-6412.
www.diffachicago.org/believe.
Housing Opportunities for Women, HOW Very Gala Dinner and Auction. This annual gala dinner and auction benefits
Housing Opportunities for Women whose mission is to empower
women, children and families to break the cycle of poverty and
homelessness. Highlights include silent and live auctions,
celebrity emcee, hors d’oeuvres and dinner, client recognition and
featured speaker. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Field Museum,
Chicago. $250. Kim Christensen, 773-465-5770 x253 or [email protected]. www.how-inc.org/howvery/index.html.
Shedd Aquarium, Annual Gala. This annual black-tie gala
furthers the aquarium’s core mission by supporting more than
300,000 students who learn about aquatic environments and conservation at Shedd. 6 p.m. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago. Katie
Clark, 312-692-2713. www.sheddaquarium.org.
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Monday
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, The Whole in One
Outing. This day of competitive golf benefits CYSO’s music education and training programs, including its Music Pathways program in Chicago Public Schools, while providing a great networking opportunity for the Chicago business community. All day
event. Hilton Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale. Sponsorships
available. Sarah Rutherford, 312-939-2207 x25.
www.cyso.org/supporcyso/thewholeinoneouting/tabid/221/default
.aspx.
Clearbrook, Women’s Golf Classic. “Swing” on by for a day
of pampering on the golf course including mimosas, martinis,
massages and more! This unique 18-hole golf event is for ladies
only. 11 a.m. shotgun start. Kemper Lakes, Kildeer. $250. Alla
Ioffe, 847-385-5009, [email protected]. www.clearbrook.org.
The Cradle Foundation, The Cradle Classic. Join over 100
fellow golfers at North Shore Country Club for a day at an elite,
private, course for The Cradle’s 12th annual golf tournament.
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. North Shore Country Club, Glenview. $600
per player, $2,400 per foursome, $100 for reception only.
Bonnie Krasny, 847-733-3234. www.cradlefoundation.org/golf.
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Thursday
Chicago Dramatists, Blue Moon Ball. This annual gala will
pay tribute to 20 years of playwriting workshops for young writers
in Chicago Public Schools, increasing literacy, and encouraging
creativity. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Galleria Marchetti, Chicago.
$150+. 312-633-0630 x16.
www.chicagodramatists.org/blue_moon_ball.
Illinois Eye-Bank, Summer Soirée. Join the Illinois EyeBank for a cocktail reception, open bar and fine dining experience
at their annual Summer Soiree. Maime Walton will be honored
with the 2012 Person of Vision award recipient. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Peninsula Hotel Grand Ballroom, Chicago. 312-706-6751.
www.illinoiseyebank.org.
UCAN, 13th Annual Youth Leadership Awards Dinner.
This inspirational dinner raises critical revenue to support UCAN’s
scholarship program. Guests will also have the opportunity to
meet the kids helped by UCAN and recognize the extraordinary
accomplishments of some very determined young people. 5:30
p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
$500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/ucan.
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Friday
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Tuesday
The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Summer Lovin’ 2012. Funds raised will support research
and therapies for stroke patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The festive event, co-hosted by Chicago magazine, introduces the city’s 20 most outstanding singles, as featured in the
magazine’s July issue. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. $85 General Admission, $105 VIP. Elizabeth
McKevitt, 312-926-4199. www.summerlovin.net.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Paris Opéra Ballet
Opening Gala. The full 154-member company makes its first
American performance in more than a decade. Following the
performance, guests will enjoy cocktails, an elegant three-course
dinner, and dancing in a magnificent tent located in Millennium
Park’s Chase Promenade. 6 p.m. reception, 9 p.m. dinner. Harris
Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. $1,500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/harristheater.
Pioneer Center for Human Services, Moonlight &
Music. Music & gourmet picnic under the stars in a country
club setting! Crystal Lake Country Club, Crystal Lake.
River North Business Association, River North Challenge. Teams of four will travel through River North and locate
checkpoints. At each stop, teams will complete either a mental or
more physical challenge to earn a passport stamp and earn prize
tickets. The more prize tickets you collect, the greater your
chances are to win! Ticket price includes food, beverages and an
after party! 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. River North, Chicago. $40.
312-645-1047.
17
Sunday
Father’s Day
18
Monday
Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, 21st Annual
Play for the Cure Golf Outing. Enjoy a round of golf and
support breast cancer research at one of Illinois’ most exclusive
golf clubs. 11 a.m. Onwentsia Golf Club, Lake Forest.
www.lynnsage.org.
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, 4th Annual Golf
Classic & Celebration. Join South-Southwest Suburban United Way for a day of golf and celebration! During cocktail hour, we
will also have a Celebration Event featuring our top corporate
partners in the Southland region. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Silver Lake
Country Club, Orland Park. $150 per golfer, $450 per foursome.
Jessica Plechaty, 708-371-1328.
www.uw-mc.org/event/4th-annual-golf-classic-celebration-event.
22
Friday
Chicago Botanic Garden, Summer Dinner Dance. The
black-tie soirée begins with cocktails on the Esplanade, followed
by an intimate dinner dance. 7 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden,
Glencoe. 847-835-6944.
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Saturday
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, A Summer Evening with Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon received worldwide attention with the box
office hits Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama, and became
legendary when she won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Lead
Role for her unforgettable performance as June Carter Cash in
Walk the Line. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. $400$1,000, tables: $5,000-$50,000. Joel Mangers, 312-846-2072.
www.siskelfilmcenter.org.
Metropolitan Family Services, Jazz at the Met. This event
features an afternoon filled with jazz and blues, live and silent
auction items, a raffle and buffet with Southern-style dishes. Proceeds help Metropolitan Calumet provide a wide variety of programs to more than 8,000 individuals and families in Chicago’s
Greater Roseland community. Metropolitan Family Services
Calumet Center. Rachael Kemnic, 312-986-4172.
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals’ 40th Annual Gala: Latin Nights, City
Lights. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and more at this gala. Proceeds support visionary medical
research at NorthShore. 6:30 p.m. Hilton Chicago Grand Ballroom. $350 per ticket, additional sponsorship levels available.
847-570-5041, [email protected].
www.northshore.org/gala.
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The Cradle Foundation, Day at the Races. Place your bets
while also enjoying a silent auction, raffle, buffet luncheon, drinks
and refreshments. Day at the Races is a family friendly event and
children of all ages are welcome. 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arlington Park Racetrack, Arlington Heights. $90 for adults, $45 for kids
4-11, kids under 3 years old free. Bonnie Krasny, 847-733-3234.
www.cradlefoundation.org/races.
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Aspire, Classic Golf Tournament. This event features a barbecue lunch, 18 holes of amazing golf with cart, cocktails, gourmet dinner, prizes and auction. Proceeds to benefit vital services
for adults with developmental disabilities. 10 a.m. check-in, 11
a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. shotgun start. Butterfield Country Club, Oak
Brook. Susan Clark, 708-547-3550 x3558.
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Donors Forum, 38th Annual Luncheon. The Luncheon
offers all nonprofits, grantmakers, consultants, and advisors the
opportunity to learn about critical issues facing the region, state,
country, and sector. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hyatt-Regency,
Chicago. $90. 312-578-0090.
TBD
Civic Federation, Annual Awards Luncheon. This annual
luncheon honors the outstanding civic contributions of individual
citizens and Chicago-area institutions while raising revenue to
help the Civic Federation’s efforts to maximize the quality and
cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region
and state of Illinois. 11:30 a.m. Chicago. $300. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/civicfed.
Gilda’s Club of Chicago, Agents of Hope Awards Dinner.
A truly inspirational night supporting this life-changing organization, where those impacted by cancer can go to gain essential
social, emotional and informational support to supplement medical care. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel
www.pjhchicago.com/gildasclub.
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Gildapalooza. Enjoy live music, food,
drinks and have the chance to enter a raffle for prizes. Proceeds
from the event benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago, a free support community for men, women, children, families and friends touched by
cancer. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $45. 312-464-9900,
[email protected]. www.gildasclubchicago.org.
March of Dimes, Construction and Transportation Luncheon. An awards luncheon that honors local leaders in the construction and transportation industries. Audience of 700 leaders
from real estate development, construction, transportation, government and civic organizations. 12 p.m. March of Dimes, Chicago. $250. Shannon McCahill, 312-596-4716. www.marchofdimes.com/illinois.
Metropolitan Planning Council, 2012 Annual Luncheon.
This luncheon provides an excellent opportunity to invite business or personal associates who share your interests in developing, promoting and implementing sound regional growth and a
globally competitive metropolitan area. 11 a.m. reception, 12 p.m.
luncheon. Hyatt Regency Chicago. $150. PJH & Associates, 312553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com.
Little City Foundation, Book Fair. Be one of the first of thousands of shoppers to pick from the best collection of hundreds of
thousands of new and gently used books in nearly 60 subject categories. In addition to bargain books, the Little City Book Fair will
have an extensive collection of CDs, DVDs, comic books and collectors books. Prices range from 50 cents to $5, except for collector books. www.littlecity.org/bookfair.
Women’s Business Development Center, 13th Annual
Child Care Business Expo. An informative, resource-packed
one-day conference offering new and established home-based
and center-based child care entrepreneurs an energizing and
inspiring day of reflection and action for their businesses within
the context of the volatile nature of today’s economy. Chicago.
312-853-3477. www.wbdc.org.
THE CHICAGO AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS
SALUTE STEVE FOSSETT.
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Adventurer.
Pilot.
Sailor.
Trader.
Eagle Scout.
His was a remarkable life by any
measure. Considered the quintessential
Chicago Area Council’s new Steve
Fossett Center for Scouting. Through the
Scout, Fossett credited his years as a
Boy Scout for being the most important
generous gift from the Peggy and Steve
Fossett Foundation, the Boy Scouts now
activity of his youth. The lessons he
learned in Scouting gave him not only
the leadership skills to build a successful
business, but the endurance and
determination to set 115 world records
by air, land and sea.
have a wonderful new headquarters to
serve future generations.
Today his Eagle Scout medal and other
Scouting honors are on display in the
their generous gift.
We salute Steve Fossett, the inspired
adverturer, Chicagoan and Eagle Scout,
and his wonderful wife Peggy, the
philanthropist and humanitarian, for
WE SALUTE OUR PLATNIUM AND GOLD PATRONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS GIFTS TO SCOUTING.
Platinum Sponsors
Advantage Futures
ArcelorMittal USA
AT&T
Huen Electric, Inc.
Illinois Tool Works
New World Ventures
Norcon
nsoro MasTec
Gold Sponsors
Nucor Steel
Peggy and Steve Fossett
Foundation
Ronin Capital, LLC
Steel Dynamics Flat Roll
Division
Thorne Associates, Inc.
United States Steel
AK Steel
Cargill Steel Service Centers
CME Group
Mechanical Incorporated
Misix
Northern Trust
OCC
United Scrap Metal
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Lambs Farm, 28th Annual Golf Day in Memory of Jack
Stein. This annual golf event features two shot gun starts, golfer
gifts, lunch, cocktail reception and a great round of golf at ThunderHawk Golf Club. ThunderHawk Golf Club, Beach Park. $400
per ticket, $1,600 per foursome, sponsorships available. Nikki
Bonamarte, 847-990-3733.
Wednesday
Independence Day
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Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities, All-Star Invitational
Golf Outing. In addition to an 18-hole round of golf at the beautiful TwinOrchard Country Club, patrons enjoy a breakfast buffet,
lunch, cocktail hour, silent auction and the Hallmark Awards Dinner. 8:30 a.m. Twin Orchards Country Club, Long Grove. $700.
Beth Rottman, 312-926-0199. www.chicagobaseballcc.org.
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Lincoln Park Zoo, Zoo Ball “The Great CATSby.” Inspired
by the black-and-white 1949 film, this color sequel will be the
ultimate summer party, reminiscent of the grounds of a mansion
in the Hamptons. Guests are immersed in an elegant outdoor setting for a black-tie evening of cocktails, entertainment, dancing,
and gourmet dining. 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Lincoln Park Zoo,
Chicago. $600 per ticket, $6,000 table. 312-742-2296.
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The Chicago Bar Foundation, Pro Bono & Public Service
Awards Luncheon. The awards presented at the Pro Bono &
Public Service Awards Luncheon honor lawyers from a broad
cross-section of the legal community whose passion for serving
others is reflected in their extraordinary commitment to the ideals
of equal justice. These awards also serve to build awareness of
the impact our collective efforts can have in the lives of Chicago’s
most vulnerable residents. 11:30 a.m. reception, 12 p.m. luncheon. The Fairmont Hotel, Chicago. $75. Karen Hamilton, 312554-8020, [email protected]. www.chicagobarfoundation.org/pro-bono-a-public-service-awards-luncheon.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Lawn Ball. All proceeds
will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, which has been
an anchor of hope, stability, and opportunity in the often chaotic
lives of Chicago’s youth for over 100 years. BGCC is one of the
largest youth serving, non-profit organizations in Chicago, serving over 10,000 young people through its after-school Clubs.
6:30 p.m. The Saddle and Cycle Club, Chicago. $325 per ticket,
$3,250 per table. Rebecca Waite, 312-235-8029,
[email protected]. www.bgcc.org.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, 18th
Annual Charities Golf Classic. This annual event will start
with lunch and a shotgun start for the golfers. A cocktail reception
will be followed by dinner, jazz entertainment and live and silent
auctions. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities Lake County Services. 11 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. shotgun start. Knollwood Country
Club and Shoreacres Golf Course, Lake Forest. Foursomes range
from $4,000-$5,000. 847-782-4115.
Jul 23-24: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Chicago Chapter, Fundamentals of Fundraising. Chicago.
630-416-1166. www.afpchicago.org.
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Annual Golf Invitational. Kick off the day with a shotgun
start, lunch and beverages on the course and contest holes for
entertainment. Afterwards, enjoy a cocktail reception and steak
dinner with live and silent auctions. Proceeds go to Family
Services Programs. 7:30 a.m. breakfast and open driving range,
10 a.m. shotgun start. Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont.
Foursomes range from $2,000-$3,500. 312-948-6797.
www.catholiccharities.net/golf.
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Jul 26-29:The Newberry Library, 28th Annual Book Fair.
Join us for Chicago’s most popular used book binge. Browse
through more than 110,000 used books in 70 categories. Prices
are right, and admission is free. The Newberry Library, Chicago.
Free. www.newberry.org/newberry-book-fair.
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Friday
American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, Skyline
Soiree. Since its inception in 2007, the Associate Board of
Ambassadors has raised more than $850,000 to support the
Society’s mission of helping people stay well and get well by finding cures, and fighting back. The evening will include cocktails,
heavy hors d’ oeuvres, a silent auction, and other activities. 7
p.m. Chicago. 312-279-7213, [email protected].
skylinesoiree.org.
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Shedd Aquarium, BLU. Chicago’s brightest young philanthropic leaders turn out to BLU to support Shedd’s education and
conservation initiatives. 7 p.m. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Katie
Clark, 312-692-2713. www.sheddaquarium.org.
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Jul 31-Aug 1: Midwest Business Group on Health and
Pharmacy Outcomes Specialists, 6th Annual Pharmacy
Benefits Academy. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Westin O’Hare,
Rosemont. www.pharmacybenefitsacademy.com.
TBD
Friends of the Chicago River, Flatwater Classic. A wild
and scenic six-mile paddle on the North Branch of the Chicago
River provides people of all experience levels with a view of our
woods and river and new perspectives on the issues that face this
wonderful resource. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starting at the Willow Road
Dam in Winnetka to the Linne Woods in Morton Grove. Corporate
heats $1,500+, $35 for individual paddlers.
www.chicagoriver.org/events/flatwater_classic/registration.
SHORE Community Services, Inc., 18th Annual Golf
Outing. Enjoy 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner and a raffle
available with great prizes. Proceeds to benefit over 500 children
and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mary
Matz, 847-982-2030 x21. www.shoreinc.org.
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1. Perspectives Charter Schools, Annual College for Certain Benefit, March 2011
2. Facing History and Ourselves, 20th Annual Chicago Benefit Dinner, March 2011
3. Steppenwolf Theatre, Red or White Ball, April 2011
4. Cradle Foundation, Night of Promise, April 2011
5. Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation, Chicago Medical Briefing Luncheon, May 2011
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6. Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center, Luncheon, May 2011
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Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation, 22nd Annual Benefit. Benefit supports the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing
Program whose mission is to help people with physical disabilities achieve self-esteem and independence through sailing. 6:30
p.m. Chicago. $225. Steve Hopkins, 312-644-3200.
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Tuesday
Crisis Center for South Suburbia, Dianne Masters Cup.
Golf outing to benefit women and children who are victims of
domestic violence. 7:30 a.m. Silver Lake Country Club, Orland
Park. $150. www.crisisctr.org.
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Northwest Indiana, Macy’s Passport Presents Glamorama. An evening filled with high fashion and fierce performances
all to create an unforgettable night for over 3,000 guests in attendance. Immediately following the fashion show is an over-the-top
post party at Macy’s on State Street. Enjoy guest DJ’s, complimentary cocktails, appetizers along with fun surprises created
around the ever-changing theme of the event. 8 p.m. The Chicago
Theatre (fashion show), Macy on State Street (post-party),
Chicago. $50 to $1,000. Christina Thomas, 630-623-2309.
www.ronaldhousechicago.org.
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Thursday
Fry Family YMCA, Golf Outing. This golf outing is hosted by
Tommy Nevin’s Irish Pub and benefits the Fry Family YMCA’s
promise to the community to turn no one away for the inability to
pay. Proceeds help children and families who are less fortunate
partake in programs that promote self esteem, self worth and
healthy habits. 12 p.m. Tamarack Golf Club, Naperville. $160 per
person, $640 per foursome. www.golfinvite.com/tommynevinsymca.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Dance for Life. Join the fight
against HIV/AIDS at the 21st annual Dance for Life benefit. Watch
as Chicago’s premier dance companies unite at the largest performance-based AIDS fundraising event in the Midwest. Proceeds
benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Dancers’ Fund in
the fight to end this disease. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m.
performance. Chicago. $175 to $500. 312-558-1770.
www.danceforlifechicago.org.
The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at
Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals, American Craft Exposition Benefit Preview Party. Mark your calendars for this
impressive juried exposition of handcrafted works of art which
gives guests the opportunity to appreciate and purchase the work
of more than 150 master craftspeople from across the country.
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Evanston.
$125. 847-570-5095, [email protected].
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Pioneer Center for Human Services, Kroozers Cars for
Kids. Classic cars on display benefitting Youth Service Bureau, a
division of Pioneer Center for Human Services. Downtown Woodstock on the Square, Woodstock.
TBD
Monday
Little City Foundation, 49th Annual Invitational Golf
Tournament. We invite you to join us for a great day of fun, golf
and the opportunity to assist Little City Foundation in raising necessary funds to support children and adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Twin Orchard Country Club, Long
Grove. www.littlecity.org/lci.
NON-PROFIT EVENTS
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The Bridge Youth & Family Services, The Peter D. Cunneen Memorial Golf Classic. The annual golf outing features
a putting contest, a buffet lunch, 18 hole scramble format tournament, followed by a cocktail reception, carving stations dinner
and prizes, benefiting The Bridge Youth & Family Services. 12:30
p.m. shotgun start. Inverness Golf Club, Inverness. $425. Barbara
Sipe, 847-485-3085. www.bridgeyouth.org.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, 12th Annual
Tee Off for Camp Blackhawk. The golf outing will benefit
Camp Blackhawk, the Foundation’s week-long summer camp for
kids and teens with epilepsy. This year, the camp hosted 60
campers ages 6-18. “Tee Off for Camp Blackhawk” is a scramble
format outing with prizes for the top team, a raffle, and many oncourse contests, including “Golf Ball Gun,” “Scattered Flags,” and
“Money Bags.” 12:30 p.m. Ruffle Feathers Golf Club, Lemont.
Registration fee. www.epilepsychicago.org.
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1. Music Institute of Chicago, 81st Anniversary Gala, May 2011
2. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Walk, May 2011
3. Ravinia Festival, Music Matters, May 2011
4. Steppenwolf Theatre, Gala Benefit, May 2011
5. SGA Youth and Family Services, 100th Anniversary Gala, May 2011
6. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Have Mercy!, May 2011
7. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, Big Mac Under Glass, May 2011
8. Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago River Day, May 2011
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Friday
Annual Gala of the Arts. At this unique black tie optional art
show and sale, guests will enjoy cocktails, an elegant dinner and
entertainment in the historic Grand Ballroom of Navy Pier, proceeds supporting Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Programs. 6 p.m. Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago. $250. 312655-7912. www.galaofthearts.com.
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Adler Planetarium, 2012 Celestial Ball. The annual Celestial Ball is an elegant gala and a highlight of the autumn season.
Guests will enjoy fine cuisine, dancing and an auction with proceeds directed to the Planetarium’s effective science education
programs. 6 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. dinner. Adler Planetarium,
www.pjhchicago.com/adler.
Tuesday
One Hope United, Charity Golf Outing to Prevent Child
Abuse. Charity golf outing to benefit child abuse prevention programs.Golfing is at two courses, Shepherds Crook in Zion and
Bonnie Brook in Waukegan. Many corporate golfers are involved
in this 22nd annual event. Fee includes golf, lunch and dinner
10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bonnie Brook Golf Course, Waukegan.
$225. Laura Rowan, 847-245-6511.
www.onehopeunited.org/golf.
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Autism Speaks, Ride for Autism Speaks. Come out and
join hundreds of bikers to fill the streets with leather and chrome
and raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness.
8:30 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. ride. Wild Fire Harley-Davidson, Villa Park. $25. www.ride.autismspeaks.org.
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Rosh Hashanah
Common Threads, Four Corners of the World. Attendees
will brunch their way through Asia—enjoying traditional dim
sum, an Asian market, live entertainment, silent and live auction
among other festivities. 100 percent of the proceeds benefit
Chicago after-school programs. The Peninsula, Chicago. 312329-2501 x209. www.commonthreads.org.
Friends of Prentice, 2012 Chicago Half Marathon. Chicago’s premier 13.1 mile, half marathon race on Chicago’s
lakeshore. Money raised through our race team will support
Prentice Women’s Hospital. 7 a.m. Chicago. $500 fundraising
goal through FOP. Jamal Bowleg, 312-926-4530. www.friendsofprentice.org/run-for-prentice.shtml.
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Josh Sycks Memorial Golf Outing. Tee off at LSSI’s annual golfing event to benefit
the agency’s substance abuse treatment center in Elgin. 10:30
a.m. Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva. $250 per ticket. Ed Newton, 847-635-4656. www.LSSI.org.
Sunday
Alliance for the Great Lakes, Adopt-a-Beach™ Event.
Join thousands of people caring for Lake Michigan and the other
Great Lakes. Volunteers remove trash, monitor water quality and
share their findings. Part of the International Coastal Cleanup.
Dates and time vary depending on location. Beaches and shorelines on Lake Michigan and all the Great Lakes. Free. This is a
volunteer event. Katie Larson, 312-939-0838 x222. www.greatlakesadopt.org.
Les Turner ALS Foundation, Walk4Life. The Les Turner
ALS Walk4Life is one of the world’s largest ALS gatherings, with
thousands of walkers gathering each year. In its nine-year history,
the Walk has raised over $6 million. Walkers organize into
fundraising teams, demonstrating hope, courage and community
in support of their loved ones. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 847679-3311. www.lesturnerals.org/events/als-walk-4-life.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure Chicago, Race for the
Cure Lombard. Join breast cancer advocates, survivors and
volunteers at the 3rd annual Race for the Cure in Lombard.
Participate in the 5k or 10k run, 5k walk or 1 mile fun walk.
Funds raised go directly to providing lifesaving education,
screening and treatment programs in the local community. 6:30
a.m. Yorktown Shopping Mall, Lombard. $45 runners,
$40 walkers, $30 for kids 17 and under, free for volunteers.
515-771-6158. www.komenchicago.org.
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Aspire Children’s Services, Beautiful Children Fashion
Show. A fashion show where we celebrate the successes of children who receive services at Aspire Children Services. The day
includes lunch, raffles and silent auction. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chicago Marriott, Oak Brook. Susan Clark, 708-547-3550 x3558.
The Cradle Foundation, The Cradle Ball. Since 1995, this
event has raised more than $3.6 million to help The Cradle create
and sustain families through adoption. The Cradle has helped
thousands of children from around the world find loving homes,
therefore, it is with pleasure that we gather together on this night
to celebrate and raise awareness and funds to support adoption. 6
p.m. to 11 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. $325. Bonnie Krasny,
847-733-3234. www.cradlefoundation.org/ball.
Tuesday
Yom Kippur
March of Dimes, Jonas Salk Health Leadership Awards.
An awards luncheon that honors leaders in the healthcare industry. Audience of 300 medical professionals and administrators. 12
p.m. Union League Club, Chicago. $150. Courtney Schneider,
312-596-4727. www.marchofdimes.com/illinois.
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Women’s Business Development Center, 26th Annual
Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference. The oldest and
largest women’s business conference in the country. 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. McCormick Place-West, Chicago. $250 until Aug. 31, 2012,
$300 thereafter. 312-853-3477 x240. www.wbdc.org.
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American Heart Association, Northwest Suburban Heart
Walk. A non-competitive, three-mile walk that includes teams of
heart disease and stroke survivors, employees from local companies, and friends and family members of all ages. 8 a.m. to 11
a.m. Free. 312-346-4675. www.metrochicagoheartwalk.org.
TBD
Northwest Indiana, Bagpipes & Blues. Elegant food mixed
with Chicago culinary favorites will be offered, surrounded by the
sounds of Chicago Blues music and Scottish bagpipes. Enjoy a
premium bar, participate in a world-class auction, and support
these two magnificent charities. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Field
Museum, Chicago. 630-623-8366.
www.magnificentmoments.org.
Thursday
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Guys Night Out.
Guys Night Out for the Kids brings together 400+ men from all
backgrounds for an evening of networking, food and fun. The
evening is held in memory of Mike Fitzgerald, former Business
Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 134 and a founding Board member of the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carmichael’s Steakhouse, Chicago. $100. Kate Nelson, 312-492-3755.
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Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute, 4th Annual Minds
Matter Benefit Dinner. Featuring food, cocktails, a live auction, and entertainment. 6 p.m. Aqua Radisson Blu Hotel, Chicago. $300 per ticket, sponsorships starting at $1,000. Cathy May,
312-503-0764. www.braintumorinstitute.org.
American Heart Association, West Suburban Heart
heart disease and stroke survivors, employees from local companies, and friends and family members of all ages. 8 a.m. to 11
a.m. Free. 312-346-4675. www.metrochicagoheartwalk.org.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Chicago, Race for the
Cure Chicago. Join 10,000 breast cancer advocates, survivors
and volunteers at the 16th annual Race for the Cure in downtown
Chicago. Participate in the 5k or 10k run, 5k walk or 1 mile fun
walk. Funds raised go directly to providing lifesaving education,
screening and treatment programs in the local community. 6:30
a.m. Downtown Chicago. $45 runners, $40 walkers, $30 for kids
17 and under, free for volunteers. 515-771-6158.
www.komenchicago.org.
Pioneer Center for Human Services, Pedal for PADS.
Annual bike-a-thon benefiting McHenry County PADS, a division
of Pioneer Center for Human Services. Moraine Hills State Park,
McHenry.
Metropolitan Family Services, Day with Dad. This event
features an on-field parade, raffle for the first pitch of the game, tshirts, posters and tickets to a Chicago White Sox game. U.S.
Cellular Field. Rachael Kemnic, 312-986-4172.
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American Heart Association, Metro Chicago Heart
heart disease and stroke survivors, employees from local companies, and friends and family members of all ages. 11 a.m. Grant
Park, Chicago. Free. 312-346-4675. www.metrochicagoheartwalk.org.
Polo Life and 100 Club, Chicago Beach Polo. Men’s and
women’s teams will compete in World Cup play along with V.I.P.
suites, social tents, pop-up shops, fashion shows and more to
benefit the 100 Club of Chicago. North Avenue Beach, Chicago.
$250 VIP passes (two-day), $150 each (one-day/Saturday or
Sunday), includes dining and bar, $25 general admission. 773580-9726. www.chicagobeachpolo.com.
Saturday
Chicago Botanic Garden, Harvest Ball. The Guild of the
Chicago Botanic Garden begins this black-tie affair with a cocktail
reception and silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction
that features domestic and international vacation packages. 6 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. $550+. 847-835-6830.
NON-PROFIT EVENTS
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1. Friends of the Chicago River, Bridgehouse Season Opening, May 2011
2. Illinois Humanities Council, 2011 Public Humanities Award Benefit Luncheon, May 2011
3. Children's Oncology Services, Inc., Campfire Ball, May 2011
4. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, Wish Ball 2011, May 2011
5. Ravinia Festival, Reach for the Stars Golf Outing, May 2011
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network of over 13,000 professionals. Conferences, Network programming, online content and connectivity drive
ongoing investment opportunities and the ACG Chicago Mission: to be the premier network in Northern Illinois for
experts and decision-making professionals focused on strategies for increasing stakeholder value.
The Private Equity Network
The International Network
The 2012 Midwest ACG Capital Connection highlights
the most vibrant private capital market in the world. This
13th year will once again draw the largest collection of
capital sources together with dealmakers to drive
Midwestern investment.
Middle market growth is increasingly impacted by
international opportunities and events. We collaborate
with consulates, government agencies and other nonprofits to blend our membersʼ real world experience for
the best perspectives.
The Annual Market Trends breakfast, other topical
programs, the 3rd Annual Healthcare M&A Conference
(May 9), thought leadership in our publications and
ongoing social networking extend the investment
opportunities throughout the year.
This Network keeps our members on top of critical issues
through targeted, country-specific programming, global
market reviews, peer networking and of course the
extensive ACG Global network of over 13,000 leaders
reaching Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
The Corporate Network
The Venture Network
Senior executives of middle market firms (CEOʼs, CFOʼs,
CDOʼs, etc.) gather with key advisors from this Network.
These professionals bring new vision to the Midwest
including five years of driving new economic
development in cleantech and more recently healthcare.
The Primary Drivers of Job Growth (March) will highlight
opportunities and challenges for these executives. This
event, the 3rd annual Food Industry Conference,
Leadership Series of Success Stories, peer-to-peer
networking, authoritative content, access to expert
professionals and access to capital all provide unique
opportunities to build strong professional relationships
and foster organic growth.
The Midwest Energy Week (February 29) collaboration,
the innovation track of the Healthcare Conference (May 9),
the annual Cleantech Market Trends program and other
content bring investors, dealmakers, innovators,
entrepreneurs and key advisors together to provide
better understanding of opportunities and spur new
growth in developing sectors.
Building Investment in Chicago
13th Annual
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Tuesday
Midtown Educational Foundation, Reach for Excellence
Awards Dinner. Annual event benefiting Midtown Educational
Foundation, which helps close the achievement gap for Chicago’s
low-income urban youth ages 8 to 18. 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30
p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Chicago. $5,000+ tables. PJH &
Associates, 312-553-2000.
Association of Fundraising Professionals, 17th Midwest
Conference on Philanthropy. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donald E.
Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. $300 members, $350
non-members. Gail Brooks, 630-416-1166. www.afpchicago.org.
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Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Fall Benefit
Luncheon. Join us for a captivating keynote address from a
famous personality affected by breast cancer. The event will also
mark the 5th year of Purse-Sue the Cure, a silent auction of 100+
new and collectible, designer, unique handbags. Hilton Towers,
Chicago. www.lynnsage.org.
Tuesday
River North Business Association, OctoberFeast. This
tasting tour of places to eat and drink in River North will showcase some of the best restaurants and bars in the area. Participating venues will provide their specialty food items, along with a
specialty drink, with the evening topped off with an After Party—
all included in the ticket price. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. River North,
Chicago. $50. www.octoberfeastchicago.com.
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friends of Prentice, 2012 Bank of America Chicago
Marathon. 26.2 mile race across the city of Chicago hosted by
Bank of America. Part of the World Marathon Majors. 45,000 participants annually. Money raised through our race team will support Prentice Women’s Hospital. 7 a.m. Jackson Park, Chicago.
$750 fundraising goal through FOP. Jamal Bowleg, 312-9264530. www.friendsofprentice.org/run-for-prentice.shtml.
Winnetka Community House, Antiques + Modernism
Winnetka Benefit Preview Party. Esteemed dealers from
across the country will showcase fine examples of American,
British, French and Asian antiques, as well as pieces from the
Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century design
movements. The exhibition and sale will offer furniture, silver,
ceramics, jewelry, garden antiques, lighting, rugs, textiles, fine
and folk art, architectural artifacts and even more. 6:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. Winnetka Community House. $125. 847-446-0537.
www.thewinnetkashow.com.
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Monday
Columbus Day
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Friday
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Night of a Thousand Noogies. The
event will feature original scenes and songs through improvisation that honor Chicago’s finest celebrity characters. Guests will
enjoy a one-of-a-kind improv comedy show, raffle, silent auction
and drinks. Proceeds from the event benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago,
a free support community for men, women, children, families and
friends touched by cancer. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Park West, Chicago.
$75 to $125. Nadia Garcia, 312-464-9900. www.gildasclubchicago.org.
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Openlands, 2012 Annual Luncheon. Join more than 700
guests at Chicago’s largest gathering in the conservation community to celebrate the greening of our region – from one-lot city
parks to large-scale nature preserves. 11 a.m. reception, 12 p.m.
luncheon. Fairmont Chicago. $100 to $150. 312-863-6250.
www.openlands.org.
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Sunday
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 34th Annual
Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. Walks are scheduled on
the Chicago Lakefront, as well as Libertyville, Schaumburg, Palos
Hills, Peoria and Lisle. Money raised will go to JDRF and finding
a cure. Event times vary by walk location. Chicago, Libertyville,
Schaumburg, Palos Hills, Peoria and Lisle. 312-670-0310.
www.jdrfillinois.org/walk.
Friday
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce, Evening with
Friends Awards Gala. This event is the Chamber’s largest and
most successful fundraiser. Every year we highlight small, minority and female-owned businesses making differences within the
communities that they serve. 7 p.m. Millennium Knickerbocker
Hotel, Chicago.
Saturday
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Chicago, Pink Tie Gala.
The second annual gala will honor the next class of Komen
Chicago Pink Tie Guys, an elite group making a difference in the
fight against breast cancer. 773-444-0061.
www.komenchicago.org.
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Tuesday
ACG Chicago, Midwest ACG Capital Connection.® The
Midwest ACG Capital Connection is the premier gathering of
middle-market M&A professionals. Executives from private equity
firms, investment banks, senior/mezzanine leaders & other key
advisors participate. McCormick Place—West Building, Chicago.
877-224-6389. www.acgchicago.com/events/default.aspx.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 2012 Chicago
Dinner. The Chicago Dinner is an inspirational evening which
benefits the families of the most gravely wounded by providing
college scholarships for their sons and daughters. Your commitment will honor marines by educating their children. 6 p.m.
reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $1,000.
PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/mcsf.
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Saturday
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, Annual Midwest Region Gala Dinner. The ACWIS is
a community of people who support the Weizmann Institute of
Science in Rehovot, Israel, one of the world's top ranking multidisciplinary research institutions, which researches new ways to
fight disease and hunger, protect the environment and enrich our
lives. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. 312-861-7752,
www.weizmann-usa.org.
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Monday
Chicago Human Rhythm Project, JUBALEE. Gala benefit in
an elegant, intimate setting supports performances, education and
community programs produced by the world’s first presenter of
American tap and contemporary percussive arts. Cocktails, performances, dinner. 5:30 p.m. Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage, Chicago. $150, $175, $250, $500 per person. 773-281-1825.
www.chicagotap.org.
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Wednesday
Halloween
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Ringside for Mercy’s
Sake. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, dancing, auctions, and
the highlight of the event, boxing bouts between employees of the
financial industry’s leading firms. 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Chicago Marriott. $250 per person. Mary Anne Leonard, 312-738-9247.
www.mercyhome.org/ringside.
NON-PROFIT EVENTS
2011 Photo Gallery
TBD
Casa Central, 2012 Annual Awards Dinner. During our
12th Annual Benefit Dinner, we will recognize individuals from the
corporate, church and community sectors who have made major
impacts in the communities we serve. We will have a Corporate
Partner Award, Community Builder Award, and a Faith–in-Action
Award. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $500. Ann Alvarez, 773-645-2330.
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, 2012 Momentum
Awards Dinner. This is a great opportunity to network with your
peers while supporting the economic growth of our city. Proceeds
from the dinner support the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center’s
mission to help promising entrepreneurs build high-growth, sustainable companies that serve as platforms for economic development and civic leadership for the Chicagoland area. 5:30 p.m.
reception, 7 p.m. dinner Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312553-2000. wwwpjhchicago.com/cec.
Providence St. Mel, 2012 Celebration. The Celebration
dinner raises important scholarship funds which give even more
kids the chance to experience Providence St. Mel School’s challenging and supportive learning environment. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Hyatt Regency, Chicago. $500. PJH &
Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/psm.
Northwest Indiana, Pulling for the House. Teams compete
with 20 members to pull an empty semi-truck, a fire truck, and a
full semi-truck in the shortest time possible. Bring your family,
friends and supporters to cheer on your team and enjoy a funfilled day at the festival all to support Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. 8 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. first team Challenge McDonald’s Plaza, Oak Brook.
Teams of 20 members raise $4,000 leading up to the event.
Rachel Kunz, 630-623-2105. www.ronaldhousechicago.org.
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, 16th Annual Awards Dinner. Enjoy this inspirational evening that helps Rush NeuroBehavioral Center provide the best care and services to children,
teens and young adults who live with brain-based academic,
behavioral and social learning impairments. 6 p.m. reception, 7
p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/rnbc.
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Heart of the Matter
Leader Luncheon 2012. The Leader Luncheon has been a
Chicago tradition for nearly 40 years. It draws representatives
from corporate, private and social service sectors and offers a
great chance to salute the achievements of our honorees while
supporting the critical work of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.
11:30 a.m. Chicago. $300. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/ywca.
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1. Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Summer Ball, May 2011
2. Metropolitan Family Services, Metropolis, June 2011
3. Friends of the Chicago River, Big Fish Ball, June 2011
4. Illinois Eye Bank, Summer Soiree, June 2011
5. Cradle Foundation, The Cradle Classic, June 2011
THE BIGGEST RETURN
ON INVESTMENT
YOU’LL EVER EXPERIENCE
Giving to the March of Dimes is more than a donation. It’s an investment in humanity. Since 1938, this important charity
has discovered countless cures and advancements in medicine, saving hundreds of thousands of lives. The March of
Dimes has always put people first. So has Navistar. From our safety advancements in school buses to better protect our
children, to the life-saving MRAP military vehicles we design to keep our soldiers out of harm’s way. Yet there’s still more
to do. Just like at the March of Dimes.
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Navistar would like to ask you and your company to invest with us in the most
important asset of all. Our next generation.
Donate today and throughout the year at: Marchofdimes.com/Illinois
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Saturday
The Gateway for Cancer Research, Cures 2012. The
event helps fund innovative research for new treatment options for
today’s cancer patients. Includes dinner, live auction and entertainment. 6 p.m. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. $500.
847-342-7450. www.demandcurestoday.org/events.
TBD
Saturday
Election Day
The Chicago Bar Foundation, 16th Annual Fall Benefit.
Bring the family and join us for a fun, casual evening at the
Museum of Science & Industry. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner,
open bar, live music, special children’s activities, a huge silent
auction and access to the museum’s many popular exhibits. 6:30
p.m. to 10 p.m. The Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago.
$85 adults, $35 children 12 & under. Karen Hamilton, 312-5548020, [email protected].
www.chicagobarfoundation.org/fall-benefit.
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Thursday
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, SUMMIT 2012. Chicago-area’s largest annual event for HR
professionals. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rosemont Convention Center.
312-981-6790. www.hrmac.org/events.
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Sunday
Veteran’s Day
St. Jude, Dream a Little Dream Fashion Show. The
Dream a Little Dream fashion show and luncheon celebrates St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the premier pediatric
cancer research centers. 10 a.m. doors open, 11 a.m. reception,
12 p.m. luncheon, 2 p.m. fashion show Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center, Rosemont. $100 per ticket, $1,000 per table,
$1,800 per dream table. [email protected]. www.stjudefashionshow.com.
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Monday
Pathways.org, 28th Anniversary Celebration. Proceeds
are used to advance research in early infant milestones, secure
Pathways Center’s place as a leading pediatric clinical research
center of excellence and post-graduate training center, and give
Pathways.org the ability to reach even more families who need
their help. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. 500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/paf.
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Thursday
Chicago United, The 9th Annual Changing Color of
Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner. This
annual dinner and conference is the preferred forum for business
leaders, diversity professionals, and minority business owners
throughout the Chicago region to discuss strategies that energize
corporate leaders and create organizational change. 12 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. Hilton, Chicago. $75-$400. 312-977-3060. www.chicago-united.org.
Sunday
Lincoln Park Conservancy, The Holiday Express. Especially for families with children under ten. Preview the Conservatory’s amazing electric toy trains and holiday flower displays Children activities: decorating train engineer’s hat, storytelling and
more…kiddie menu and adult libations and fare. 5:30 p.m. to 9
p.m. The Lincoln Park Conservancy, Chicago. $59 adults, $19
children, under age two free. 773-883-7275. www.lincolnparkconservancy.org.
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Thanksgiving
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Thursday
AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Run & Walk Chicago. With
your participation, AFC can continue as a local and national
leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS and support more than 150
Chicagoland HIV/AIDS service organizations whose work is so
invaluable to this cause. 8 a.m to 12 p.m. Soldier Field, Chicago.
$35 to $50 registration fee. 312-334-0946. www.aidsrunwalk.org.
Chicago Botanic Garden, All Aboard! The Woman’s Board
of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents this holiday party in
and amongst the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition, Wonderland
Express. 6:30 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 847-8356944.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago, World of Chocolate.
This event supports grantmaking, policy and public education
programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. 5 p.m. Hilton,
Chicago. $100. Rhet Lindsay, 312-334-0935.
www.aidschicago.org.
NON-PROFIT EVENTS
The American Ireland Fund, 28th Annual Chicago Dinner. Enjoy a bit of the tradition of the old country at this fun Irish
celebration. The Chicago Dinner is the cornerstone of the American Ireland Fund’s work in the U.S. and an important part of local
outreach efforts. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/aif.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, The Black and White
Ball. All proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago,
which has been an anchor of hope, stability, and opportunity in
the often chaotic lives of Chicago’s youth for over 100 years.
BGCC is one of the largest youth serving, non-profit organizations in Chicago, serving over 10,000 young people through its
after-school Clubs. 8 p.m. The Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago. $125
per ticket. Rebecca Waite, 312-235-8029, [email protected].
www.bgcc.org.
Brain Research Foundation, 3rd Annual Discovery Dinner. This Discovery Dinner is an important evening that plays a
pivotal role in the Brain Research Foundation’s ability to fulfill its
mission to advance research that focuses on brain-based disorders. Event proceeds support neuroscience research and educational programs that change lives for the better. 6 p.m. reception,
7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. 500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000. www.pjhchicago.com/brf.
Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Citizens Luncheon. This event provides supporters
of the Chicago Area Council a little inspiration to go with their
lunch. Motivational speakers from around the country have been
keynote speakers at this event. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Hyatt Regency,
Chicago. $350. Kevin Wilson, 312-421-8800 x231.
www.chicagobsa.org.
Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, LaSalle
Street After Hours. The famous LaSalle Street Dinner Dance
was rebranded in 2011 to rave reviews. The new platform brings
out movers and shakers of the financial district in support of the
Chicago Area Council. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago. $400. Kevin
Wilson, 312-421-8800 x231. www.chicagobsa.org.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Friends of La Rabida
Awards Benefit. This enjoyable night helps La Rabida Children’s Hospital assist children with lifelong medical conditions,
providing them the care that allows them to reach their full potential. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. Four Seasons Hotel,
www.pjhchicago.com/larabida.
Little City Foundation, Little City Annual Dinner Gala.
For over 50 years Little City has been engaging and supporting
individuals, families and communities with a commitment to
attaining a greater quality-of-life for Illinois’ most vulnerable citizens. Through the hard work of our staff and the support of our
donors, we will continue to provide leading-edge programs and
innovative services to individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.littlecity.org/annualgala.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 2012 Amicus Certus ("True Friend") Celebration. This event will honor an
individual or organization for its significant contributions to the
human community. Previous honorees include the late Ill. Sen.
Paul Simon and former U.S. AG Janet Reno. 6 p.m. $175 per
ticket. Ed Newton, 847-635-4656. www.lssi.org.
March of Dimes, Signature Chefs Auction of Chicago.
Gala event that consists of an evening of guests sampling the signature dishes of 25 of Chicago’s finest chefs. Over 600 guests will
sample various cuisines and wines, as well as have an opportunity to bid on silent and live auctions for travel sports, entertainment and dinner packages. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chicago. $250. Vickie Thornley, 312-596-4720. www.marchofdimes.com/illinois.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Cheers! for Mercy. The
night promotes Mercy Home to young professionals who can
serve as mentors to our kids. Chicago. $40. Jim Marrese, 312738-7578. www.mercyhome.org/cheers-mercy.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 2012 Daniel H.
Burnham Award Dinner. The Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner salutes a distinguished leader in our community who recognizes the crucial link between civic engagement and a strong
business environment. Proceeds help the Chamber promote valuable initiatives focused on economic growth, a fair and competitive tax climate, improvement of our educational system and the
quality of our workforce. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner
Hilton, Chicago. $500. PJH & Associates, 312-553-2000.
www.pjhchicago.com/chicagolandchamber.
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1. Alliance for the Great Lakes, Taste of the Great Lakes, June 2011
2. Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Evanston & Glenbrook Hospitals, Gala, June 2011
3. Museum of Contemporary Art, remixed/reimagined, June 2011
4. Cradle Foundation, Day at the Races, June 2011
5. Aspire Children's Services, Aspire Classic Golf Tournament, June 2011
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Metropolitan Family Services, Holiday Celebration. A
black-tie affair featuring a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, a wine raffle with select vintages, and much more. Event
proceeds support Metropolitan’s various programs and services
for children and families. Rachael Kemnic, 312-986-4172.
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Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic and Treatment Center,
19th Annual Holiday Dinner. This esteemed fundraiser benefitting Beacon’s Shelter Outreach Services (SOS) program will
dazzle guests with a night of delicious food, open bar, impressive
silent auction, raffles, romantic carriage rides throughout the
beautiful Beverly neighborhood and caroling by Mother McAuley
Acapella Choir. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Longwood Campus,
Chicago. $60 per ticket. www.beacon-therapeutic.org.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, 23rd
Annual Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball. Join His Eminence
Francis Cardinal George for our memorable black-tie event that
is in many ways the formal kick off to Chicago’s holiday season.
Support the Children’s Programs of Catholic Charities with
cocktails, dinner and dancing. 6:30 p.m. The Hilton, Chicago.
$400. 312-948-6797. www.catholiccharities.net/stnick.
Pioneer Center for Human Services, 7th Annual Holiday
Luncheon and Book Review. Annual event featuring a literary
dramatist, luncheon and raffles. D’Andrea Banquets, Crystal Lake.
NON-PROFIT EVENTS
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Saturday
Hanukkah
Tuesday
Christmas
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 33rd Annual
JDRF Chance of a Lifetime Gala. Guests will enjoy a dinner
package, the city’s largest silent auction and a headlining musical
performance. Guests can also participate in a live auction, featuring an exciting array of travel and other luxury prizes. JDRF is the
world’s largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes
research. 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. McCormick Place Lakeside
Ballroom & Arie Crown Theater, Chicago. $375+. 312-670-0313.
www.jdrfillinois.org/gala.
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New Year’s Eve
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1. Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Lawn Ball, July 2011
2. AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Dance for Life, August 2011
3. American Craft Exposition, Benefit Preview Party, August 2011
4. Friends of the Chicago River, Flatwater Classic, September 2011
5. The Cradle Foundation, The Cradle Ball, September 2011
6. The Polo Life, Chicago Beach Polo, October 2011
7. Gateway for Cancer Research, Cures 2011 Gala, October 2011
8. Aspire Children's Services, Beautiful Children Fashion Show, October 2011
9. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Ringside for Mercy's Sake, October 2011
10. Casa Central, Annual Awards Dinner, October 2011

2012 Big Dates Calendar - Crain`s Chicago Business

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