SERVICE CLUB 2011 GALA-EL MOROCCO

Dusty Stemmer, Toni Canada, Laurie Davis

Service Club of Chicago held it's annual gala on November 4, 2011 at the Four Seasons hotel-Chicago. This year's gala, the 121st anniversary, went back into time to club El Morocco with amazing decor by Kehoe Designs who transformed the grand ballroom of the four seasons into 1940's elegance and glamour. Dusty Stemmer (mother to Brian Atwood) Laurie Davis (Lulus at the Belle Kay) and Toni Canada Chaired this years gala. President Sherrill Bodine (she's an accomplished author as well!) welcomed guests.

Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini of Windy City Live served as MC's for the evening's festivities. The Ken Arlen Orchestra and Shelly MacArthur Farley entertained the more than 400 guests who dined on a sumptuous meal and sipped champagne all through the night. The silent auction chair Jim Karas coaxed guests to bid on exclusive and amazing items such as: A weekend stay at Skibo Castle, tickets to Mercedes Benz New York Fashion week, South African photo safari experience and much more. Service Club raised $250,000 which will be donated directly back to the organizations they support. They have continually served the civic, educational and cultural needs of Chicago and surrounding communities since 1890. Kudos!

Service Club President Sherril Bodine

OPRAH. RALPH LAUREN

Rickey Lauren, Ralph Lauren, Oprah Winfrey

On Monday October 24, Oprah Winfrey sat down for a retrospective interview with fashion designer Ralph Lauren. As someone who considers both these iconic figures mentors and inspirations in my head, this was big for both the fashion and philanthropy world. To have these two iconic figures in American culture history sit down for "An Evening with Ralph Lauren" brought out the heavy hitters in the fashion,media and philanthropic world. Audience members included: Wendy Deng Murdoch, Michael J Fox and Tracy Pollan, NBC's Brian Williams, Kerry Washington, Jonathan Groff,Bravo's Andy Cohen, Camilla Belle, Desiree Rogers, Glenda Bailey, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff to name a few.

The event raised in the ballpark of $7 million for both the Lincoln Center and the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention.

31ST ANNUAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY COLUMBIAN BALL

The 31st Annual Columbian Ball gala at the Musuem of Science and Industry celebrated today’s leading inventors. Nearly 800 guests were received by Gala co-chairs: Jackie and Glenn Tilton, Dianna Strassman and Jeff Smisek, Pat and David Mosena. Guests in attendance were the who’s who and civic leaders of Chicago including: Honorary Chair for the ball Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Julie and Jeremy Unruh, David and Susan Axelrod, Linda Johnson Rice, Desiree Rogers, Neal Zucker, Bill Kurtis, Donna La Pietra, Alison and Dean Chung and many more. Mr. Mosena, who made a short speech before dinner was served, noted that the Science Rediscovered campaign raised almost $209 million surpassing their goal of $205 million. Inventors recognized that evening included Chef Homaro Cantu of Moto whose creative inventions inspired the nights menu(the “cuban cigar ashtray” was inspired by Larry’s apartment from Three’s Company) Dickson Despommier of Vertical Farm Project and Marques McCammon & Paul Wilbur of Aptera Motors. Guests started off the evening with a cocktail reception in the Rotunda while viewing the Fast Forward…Inventing the Future exhibit.

When Mayor Emanuel walked in there was a bit of commotion around him with people wanting to shake his hand or get a picture. I must say he moves through a crowd faster than the golden snitch in a quidditch game. There was no awkwardness between Desiree Rogers and David Axelrod, with Ms. Rogers assuring him she was calling him within the week for lunch but who was the young man that was her date?

Sponsors for the evening included: Presenting sponsor- JP Morgan Chase & Co, United Airlines. Allstate, Citadel Foundation, Tiffany & Co. Exelon, Northern Trust, Abbott, Crown Family + many others

Décor by Heffernen Morgan Ronsley really complimented the events theme. Food was provided by Jewell Catering. AV Sound and lighting by FROST Chicago.

Fun night!

 John and Connie Jaeger Jane and Dave Johnson

 Ed and Karen Sugay, Lynn and Steve Collins 

 BEST DRESS OF THE NIGHT!!

ELIE SAAB SP/S 2012

The cuts might be more forgiving, as the designer eased up his usually formfitting silhouette, but the colors were some of the most vivid the designer has ever used: canary yellow, Yves Klein blue, apricot and emerald green. And they would all look great on someone as sartorially daring as Princess Beatrice, who was sitting front row in a fire engine red dress that set off her flaming red hair. -NY Times

CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN HARVEST BALL 2011

 Harvest Ball Co-Chair Kimberly Burt, Riley O'Neil, Peyton Merrill

Annie Barlow and Julie Selakovitch -Auction Co-chairs

Guests sipped on Moët champagne

The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden held its Thirteenth Annual Harvest Ball recently on the beautiful, early fall grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Over 500 guests attended the black tie garden party, raising $450,000 for the Learning Center, which provides educational programs for teachers and youth from pre-Kindergarten through 12^th grade.

Events co-chairs were  Kimberly Burt of Chicago, Peyton Merrill of Winnetka and Riley O’Neil of Chicago

The live auction, held over dinner, featured items such as an intimate cocktail reception for twenty that cames with a $10,000 gift certificate from GRAFF, five-night stay for two at the Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, West Indies; a weekend stay and tickets to the 2012 Kentucky Derby; and a family vacation to A Bar A Ranch in Wyoming.

Calihan Catering provided dinner and flowers were designed by Botanicals

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WADE WORLD WEEKEND COMING SOON-AUG 25-28,201

Join Dwyane Wade for the

4th Annual Wade's World Weekend

to benefit the Wade's World Foundation

August 25-28, 2011 Chicago, IL

Thursday, August 25th

Father &Son Mentor Camp: Cost: Free 
Registration: Closed invitation only

4th Annual Apollo Jets W3 Bowling Classic:Time: 7:00 pm
Where: 10 Pin Bowling Lounge

Cost: Lane of ten (6 bowlers, 4 lounges) $2,500

Registration: Please contact Lisa@Agency21Consulting.com or by phone at (305) 529-9506

Enjoy this fun filled evening hosted by Dwyane Wade and many other celebrity and athlete friends. You will have two hours of nonstop bowling and fun. Prizes, giveaways, auction items and gift bags make this evening one you don't want to miss! Past celebrity attendees included: Chris Paul, Michael Finley, Quentin Richardson, Sean Livingston, Shawn Marion, Dorell Wright, Adewale Ogunleye, Lauren London, DeRay Davis, Jamie Hector, Tyrese Gibson, Michael Johns and many more!

Friday, August 26th

Chicago Public School Visits: Registration: Closed invitation only

Carnival Cruise Lines Benefit Dinner

Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Where: Trump International Hotel Chicago

Cost: Table of ten - Gold $5,000, Silver $3,500, Individual Seating $350

Registration: Please contact Lisa@Agency21Consulting.com or by phone at (305) 529-9506

Join Dwyane Wade for a night of celebration and entertainment at the 4th Annual Carnival Cruise Line's benefit dinner. Enjoy a cocktail reception, live entertainment and many one of a kind live auction items.

Saturday, August 27th

Youth Summit: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: UIC Pavillion

Registration: Closed invitation only

Chicago Got Talent: Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Where: Chicago Theater

Cost: TBA

Registration: Open to Public, Ticket information available soon

Sunday, August 28th

Back to School Supply Give-A-Way: Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: New Creation Binding and Loosing International

12900 S. Halsted

Chicago, IL 60628

Registration: Open to Public, First 300 people or while supplies last

FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO VISIT:
www.wadesworldfoundation.org

Chefs and the City Tasting & Fashion Show

Vital Bridges will be hosting a Chef's and The City Gala this Friday July 15 at the Ritz Carlton
Some of the chefs involved are: Giuseppe Tentori of G&T Oyster and The Boka Group; Patty Rothman of more cupcakes; Chris Pandel of Bristol; Top Chef Alums Stephanie Izard and Dale Levitsky; Recent contestant on "Roccos Dinner Party" and Tavernita  Chef Ryan Poli plus many many more amazing Chicago chefs

Host Committee:

Rob Andrews & Keith Largay • Chuck Benya • David Bornstein • Allison & William Brigden • Russ and Suzanne Campion • Dr. Greg Coccaro & Doug Turold • Mark Cozzi • Joyce Dawson • Melanie Elston • John Flaherty, MD • Jesse Garza • Julie &; Dan Hess • Debbie Hinde • Michael Humphrey & Tim Sullivan • Pete Kingma & Thom Lambert • Tom Konopiots & Mike Stornello • Janie & Strib Koster • Bill Lasche • Chris Lueking • Bill McCormack • Scott McLellan

• Maggie & Michael Murzanski • Ron Nunziato • Chris Olofson & Keith Shimko • Stacey & Larry Ortega • Clint Paton • Tom Pickett • Tom Polucci • Amanda Puck • Kevin Romero • Ryan Ruskin & Michael Andrews • Kathy Saddemi • David Sanchez • Emily Santos • Dan Santow • Nancy Collins Schumacher • Leslie & Robert Shook • Susan Silver • Stewart Smith • Roger Todebush • Rich Varnes

• Anthony Vayos & Bil Bertini

 TICKETS AND MORE INFO

NO TIE BALL

The UCCRF Associates Board 2011 No Tie Ball

The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation's Associates Board of  Annual  are pleased to invite you No Tie Ball  at The James Hotel on Saturday, February 19. This year's event will bring together friends for music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while raising money to aid in the prevention, diagnosis and cure of cancer. In addition to fabulous appetizers, dancing and a premium open bar from 8-11, we will also be hosting a silent auction to support groundbreaking cancer research. 
Many raffle ticket items, the highlight: A bottle of Armand de Brignac Champagne



WHAT:  UCCRF Associates Board No Tie Ball
WHERE: James Hotel 55 E. Ontario St. CHicago
WHEN: Saturday January 19, 2011 8:00PM
TICKETS: $75 ; VIP Reception prior to the start of the event $25

Shoppers that SHOP

Very intersting article in today's Wall Street Journal:

A Peek Inside the Closets of Shoppers Who Pay Full Price for Designers' Latest Runway Looks

After Ana Pettus, a 42-year-old mother who lives in Dallas, watched a gold minidress with a plunging, fringed V-neck go down the runway at the Balmain show in Paris last year, she knew she had to have it.  She bought the piece—she wears it as a tunic instead of a dress—along with three others from the fall 2010 collection at the Paris boutique of the luxury French fashion house. Price tag: €55,150, or about $74,000.