SOCIAL CALENDAR


EVE OF THE EVE

The EVE of the EVE takes place the night before New Year's Eve and all proceeds benefit HighSight's scholarship program. This black-tie optional event offers more than 2,000 young, hip, urban professionals the opportunity to mix and mingle, while jump-starting their New Year's celebrations.
Tickets: $125
More information HERE


 JOFFREY BALLET AUXILIARY BOARD 
NIGHT OUT FOR THE NUTCRACKER

Raise a glass to The Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker season and help send 3,000 Chicago Public School students to an enchanting Nutcracker performance.  Enjoy two hours of wine, beer and holiday cheer at Chicago’s Rockit Bar & Grill.

Bring your holiday spirit and a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food depository. Ticket $35 Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
 Rockit Bar and Grill
22 West Hubbard Street

To purchase tickets, click here or call 312.386.8979 or email jabnutcracker@joffrey.org

Event Co-Chairs 
Rosalyn Emerson and Melissa Mickey

 

Woodford Reserve & Esquire Magazine - Nov. 14

The Manhattan Experience is an exclusive event put on by Woodford Reserve bourbon and Esquire Magazine. The event is held in five states (WA, FL, GA, IL, and KY). Semi-finalists from each event will gather in New York in January to showcase their winning Manhattans in front of a panel of judges. RSVP @  http://www.wellcraftedmanhattan.com/
50th ANNUAL GOLDEN FELLOWSHIP DINNER-SOLD OUT
A diverse gathering of leaders that, for five decades, has helped the Chicago Urban League empower communities and change lives. This year’s gala theme: "Honoring Our Past, Empowering Our Future"  will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from  6:00 pm - 12:00 am at The Hilton Chicago.  Hosted by Steve Harvey and a show stopping performance by the legendary Patti Labelle.

Misericordia Heart of Mercy Ball - Nov.11
Hosted by The Women's Board of Misericordia. The black-tie optional Ball at the Fairmont Chicago will feature the Ken Arlen Orchestra. Cocktails, SIlent Auction, an exquisite Dinner and dancing will commence at 6 o'clock. Tickets: HEART OF MERCY
Tribeca Film Festival in Chicago - Nov. 11-13
From November 11–13, enjoy a taste of the Tribeca Film Festival at Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Chicago. Join us for six amazing indie films and an exclusive after party on opening night. Plus, don't miss the post-screening Q&A sessions with the filmmakers including actress Abigail Breslin (Janie Jones)) and director Vincent D’Onofrio (Don’t Go In The Woods), and others. All screenings wil take place at the Landmark Century Center on Clark Ave. get tix here:

The 31st Annual Columbian Ball


When: Saturday October 22, 2011
Time: 6pm-Cocktails and private viewing of Fast Forward... Inventing the Future
               7:30pm: Dinner, Auction and Entertainment
Co-Chairs: Jackie and Glenn Tilton; Diana Strassmann and Jeff Smisek
Tickets and more info  HERE


Service Club of Chicago Gala


Honorary Chair: Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Co-Chairs: Toni Canada,Laurie Davis, Dusty Stemmer
When:Nove
After School Matters Annual Gala
Wednesday September 21 2011
5:30pm-
Navy Pier Festival Hall
Host: Richard M. and Maggie Daley
Celebrating 20 years of serving Chicago Teens


 
Fashion's Night Out

NEIMAN MARCUS MICHIGAN AVENUE

6 to 8 p.m.
Fall trends fashion show, 7 p.m.
Tastings compliments of Mercadito, 25 Degrees, Hubbard Inn, BiCE , Lockwood Restaurant, Bella Bacinos, Popchips, and More Cupcakes and sips from vitaminwater zero and smartwater
Live fashion illustrations from local artists, 6:30 p.m.
Factor Runway model search
Beats by Chicago’s top DJs
Please reply 312.694.4072 or RSVPMichiganAve@NeimanMarcus.com

CHANEL
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Nail the Latest Shades at CHANEL
Be the first to get your hands on the newest CHANEL Nail Colour Collection, Les Jeans de Chanel – created exclusively for Fashion's Night Out by Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup. A favorite of past and present and the quintessence of casual chic, denim fabric is the inspiration for this trio of blue lacquers. Stop by for a complimentary mini manicure featuring these exclusive hues




Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball
The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden presents its Annual Harvest Ball on Saturday, September 24. The Chicago Botanic Garden in all its fall beauty serves as the backdrop for the Harvest Ball. With 385 acres of public gardens, 24 specialty gardens, four natural areas, and 80 acres of lakes, the Garden offers a unique location for an evening of dinner and dancing.
Co-chaired by Kimberly Burt, Peyton Merrill, and Riley O'Neil


SYMPHONY BALL
 Symphony Ball takes place each fall at the beginning of the CSO season, and welcomes nearly 2,500 patrons. This prestigious event, on September 24, 2011, will feature Maestro Riccardo Muti and guest pianist Yefim Bronfman.
Saturday October 2, 2011
Host: The Women's Board of CSO Association
Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Tickets

Ladies who Lashe with hosts:Amanda Puck(XAPR), Lynne Bredfeldt(Park Hyatt Chicago), Monica Dixon, Alexis Cozzini(Sarca Boutique) and Samantha Saifer(CS Magazine) 


Dior Trunkshow at Nordstrom

Michigan Avenue & Four Seasons invites you.....