17th Annual Art in Motion Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Formerly Ric September 6

PLUS: Adler Planetarium's Angelic Brawl; Step Up's Shine & Dine; Melody'due south Big volume launch; Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Art in Motility; Big Shoulders Fund Golf Classic; Navy Pier's Pumpkin Lights; Jack's Pumpkin Glow; 900 Shops' beautiful Fleurs de Villes; The Symphony Ball; Chicago Botanic Garden'southward stunning Lightscape; Cirque'due south first holiday show at Chicago Theatre; Making an Touch on--Havana Nights; Muslim American Leadership Alliance gala; Lynn Sage Fall Benefit Dejeuner; Joffrey Ballet WB hosts Jane Eyre Dejeuner; Chicago Public Library Foundation Dinner honors literary heavyweights; Michelle'south Masterclass; Dancing with the Giordano Stars; Friends of La Rabida Awards Commemoration; Urban Prep hosts Aces UP!; White Pine Autumn Fest; Steppenwolf'southward Smashing LEAP; Chef Williams' Soul Crab Chicago; Randolph Street Market hosts Editor'southward Choice for Charity; Happy Birthday dear Chuck; This & That; Darling videos and and then much MORE!

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Honorees Cheryl Coleman and Ron Katz.

It was the most successful fundraiser however, raising over $100,000, for The Chicago Lighthouse! FLAIR 2019 was held at the Drake Chicago on September 13 and honored Cheryl Coleman and Ron Katz. The afternoon fashion bear witness, " Visions of Elegance ", was

Co-chairs Sheree Valukas and Sherrill Bodine with Lighthouse president Dr. Janet Szlyk

expertly co-chaired for the third year by Sheree Valukas and Sherrill Bodine. The record oversupply, nearly 250, got a first wait at autumn during the runway show presented by ZZAZZ Productions and included some of Chicago's leading retailers: Anne Fontaine, Carlisle, Contessa Bottega, Frances Heffernan, Mira Couture, my stylist @Macy's and redE. During a reception earlier the evidence, attendees enjoyed a silent

Way show producer Tracey Tarantino (ZZAZZ Productions)

sale in the luxurious Palm Courtroom with pop-upward shops from Chanel, Chicago Plastic Surgery Center, Jen Hansen Jewelry, Fifty'Occitane, Lex'southward Lotion, The RealReal and Trish McEvoy. Local notables walking the track included Kathy Piccone, Paula Borg, Sherry Abrahams, Dr.

Kim Gleeson and Cheri Lawrence.

Stacie McClane, Bobbi Panter, Dori Wilson, Melissa Babcock, Michael Caputo, Mamie Walton, Stanley Paul, Marker Olley, Chilli Pepper, Kim Gleeson, Cheri Lawrence, Sharyl Mackey, Jean and Alex Antoniou, Holly Twardak, Cathy Bartholomay, the darling co-chairs and so many more than! Baton Evidence Lounge star Chilli Pepper vamped it upwards

The Lighthouse's Sandy Murillo and Learnus Ross wearing mystylist@Macy's.

on the runway wearing a short fox coat and showing off those legs that she's and then famous for! It was my honor to innovate Cheryl and Ron whose philanthropy in our communities stretch far and wide. Ron is chair of the lath of directors for ELKAY Manufacturing and

The star of the bear witness, child pianoforte prodigy Avett Ray!

supports charities in the fields of health, education and fauna protection. They are both cancer survivors and are deeply committed to the

Alex Antoniou, Sharyl Mackey and Jean Antoniou.

University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center. Cheryl was raised in a philanthropic family and in 1981 founded one of the offset shelters for battered women in the U.Southward. The program opened with Lighthouse president Dr. Janet Szlyk welcoming guests. She shared part of the reason why the honorees support the Lighthouse--it's because they dearest the fact that the nonprofit never turns anyone abroad because of an

With Mark Olley, Chilli Pepper, Kathy Piccone, Jennifer Sutton, Michael Caputo and Stanley Paul.

disability to pay. Szlyk spotlighted three children who take benefited considering of the Lighthouse's support--Matilde, 4, was born without irises and receives braille and rehabilitation training. Austin has multiple disabilities, he's both blind and autistic, and came to the Lighthouse in the "fetal position." He's now an engaged

Michelle Baker (L, wearing Mira Couture) with Dori Wilson in Contessa Bottega.

and "engaging" teenager! And lastly, Blaine who came from a big family of limited means. His inclusion in the First Jobs Program brought him to a permanent task at Walgreen'southward! The highlight of the event was YouTube sensation Avett Ray, 7, who's blind in i eye and visually impaired in the other. He'due south an amazing pianoforte prodigy who has appeared on The

Holly Twardak and Helena Kogiones.

Today Testify, among many others. His rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody (that he played that day,(come across it here) brought him over 6 million views on YouTube. From the moment his mom, Sara Moore, introduced him, he had the crowd in the palm of his manus. The kickoff song, he said, was "for the ladies" equally he belted out Stevie

With Tracey Tarantino and The Lighthouse's Carly Englander and Sandy Murillo.

Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" in a surprisingly adult voice! There wasn't a dry eye in the house. Mom Susan said he's been playing melodies since he was xi months sometime! The audience also heard from Sandy Murillo, Lighthouse Development and Media maven. She lost her sight as a baby and the Chicago Lighthouse was there to support her and her family. This nonprofit, founded in 1906, serves the bullheaded, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities. The FLAIR program was created in 2000 and supports children'south and teen'southward program at The Lighthouse. (For more than info, delight click hither) (Photos by Mila Samokhina)

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"Ane Giant Leap" author Charles Fishman (L) and Captain James A. Lovell Jr.

The Adler Planetarium Women'south Board hosted Angelic Brawl, the Adler'southward biggest fundraising event of the twelvemonth which also historic its 25th ceremony. Held on September 7, the gala raised about $1.viii million to back up the

Meg Sauer (Adler's WB pres.), Pradip Patiath (Adler Board of Trustees chair), and Linda Jojo (of United Airlines- the 2019 Corporate Partner Honoree)

Adler and its many exciting programs.  Event chair Lilly Farahnakian (Global Chief Compliance Officer at GCM Grosvenor), One thousand thousand Sauer (Adler WB president) and Pradip Patiath (Board of Trustees chair) welcomed

Laura Glick, Lisa Bertagna and Mihra Seta.

approximately 600 guests. During the evening, guests enjoyed an elegant cocktail reception featuring interactive moments from central Adler programs and a seated dinner followed by dancing and a jazz lounge, complete with catholic visualizations projected onto the dome in the Grainger Heaven Theater. This year'due south theme, The Future is Now, perfectly encapsulated the 50th ceremony of the Moon

Pamela Vargas and William Weinstein.

landing and the Moonshot that got united states there 50 years ago. "In the future, technology may be improve, people may exist smarter and solutions to our about difficult problems may be inside reach, merely a future like that doesn't merely happen. Nosotros have to build it, starting today. NASA'south Apollo team didn't wait for the future or for a more than user-friendly time to attempt the impossible. Nosotros won't either. The future is

David Silverman and Lilly Farahnakian (2019 consequence chair).

the choices we make, the moonshots nosotros take, the work we do together. The futurity is us. The future is now," said Farahnakian. As part of this year's Celestial Brawl dinner programme, the Adler welcomed Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 astronaut Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. and 1 Behemothic Leap author Charles Fishman for an in-depth conversation touching on personal stories from on the ground and in the sky during the Apollo missions of the 1960'southward. The conversation illuminated the triumphs and setbacks that unfolded in the global race to the Moon. The Adler also recognized United Airlines as its 2019 Corporate Partner Award honoree. (Photos by figMEDIA and David Miller)

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Niyah Simpson, a senior at Carl Schurz HS, played the viola during the reception.

More than fifteen local restaurants and culinary partners came together in support of mentorship at Smooth & Dine on August eight. Benefiting Step Up, an after-school and weekend mentorship plan for high school girls living or going to school in nether-served communities, the effect attracted over 500 guests. The nonprofit honored alumna Ahja Howard for inspiring women and girls to fulfill their potential. Howard, a member of Stride Up's Class of 2016, shared her moving story during the event'south brief program and is scheduled to graduate equally role of the  University of Illinois Springfield's Form of 2020. During the evening, guests enjoyed tasting stations from Chicago's elevation eateries that included Boka, Do-Rite Donuts, Eden, ENO Wine

Step Upward alumnae Aminata Bah and Paris Scales conversation with Whitney Capps.

Bar, Beloved Butter Fried Chicken, Le Colonial, Madison and Rayne, Michael Hashemite kingdom of jordan's Steak House, Nacional 27, The Signature Room, Southprinkles, Troquet River N, and Wow Bao. Beverage partners include Axle Suntory and MillerCoors. At present in its 2d decade of service, Step Up was founded in 1998 past Kaye Popofsky Kramer and offers mentorship programs for high school girls in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Dallas. The Chicago chapter reached approximately 500 girls from 7 high school partners beyond the urban center. The outcome raised over $275,000 for programming.

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T. Shawn Taylor and Melody Spann Cooper--co-authors of "The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Deal"

I'd be hard pressed to remember when I saw so much dearest in a room only that was exactly the instance for the book launch party for "The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Bargain",  by the one and only Melody Spann Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, a best-in-class African American owned media boutique whose properties include radio and interactive platforms as well every bit the pop WVON 1690 AM, the oldest Blackness-

Cheryl Burton conducts a convo with Meloday Spann Cooper.

oriented radio station in Chicago. The book was co-written by T. Shawn Taylor and held at SX Skybar with a powerhouse gathering of Melody's legion of friends, fans, sisters and supporters who alllllll turned out to hear a spellbinding convo led by Cheryl Burton, who

It was a packed business firm!

was also a host of the event forth with Cheryle Jackson, Shawnelle Richie and Toi Salter. Melody is a existent adult female's woman and her empathy and concern for her fellow sisters were very evident during the

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chat. She bared her soul talking about her childhood and how difficult information technology was to take over a legacy company--like Linda Johnson Rice, who she acknowledged in the crowd. Seen on the scene were Mahalia Ann Hines (Common'south mom), Angela Thompson, Star Jones, Michelle McKinney Hammond, Tarrah

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Cooper, Stella Foster, Dionne Williams, Diane Primo, Sylvia Perez, George Fuller, Mary Mitchell, Country's Attorney Kim Foxx, Hermene Hartman, Andrea Zopp, Shari Runner and many others. I'grand thrilled to know Melody is already planning her side by side book which will be the story of Black women in America to be titled "Invisible." (Mel's book is available on Amazon here and at Barnes & Noble).

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Ted Reynolds, Matt Toczylowski, Genevieve Dolan and Barrett Stephan.

The 17^th Annual Art in Motion, hosted by the Associate Board of theShirley Ryan AbilityLab, was held on September 6 with over 400 guests. The event took identify at the hospital where the 10^thursday floor SkyLobby and Auditorium were transformed into an exciting fine art

James Sliwa, Main Medical Officeholder.

exhibit and cocktail lounge that featured 25 patient artists along with live music and an fine art and raffle auction. The theme of this year's Art in Motion was "The Soul Moves Showtime" – a phrase that holds important meaning to the exhibiting artists who were once patients and participants in the

Michael Swan, Breanne Littleton and Tony Seaman.

hospital's art therapy programme. As Sami, a old patient from Venezuela, said, "Our bodies are fragile, but our souls are potent. Button yourself and you lot tin believe that y'all tin can recover, and y'all will be stronger than before."This twelvemonth'due south event

Daniel D., Mary and Danny Dolan.

raised $500,000 for therapeutic recreational programs that are typically not funded by insurance and that enable patients to let "the soul move showtime." Kudos to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Associate Board for an heady and meaningful event!

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BSF Gilt Classic foursome sponsored by William Blair and Brent Glendhill--Mike Sabo, Cameron Morris, Matt Gilmore and Greer Clausen.

More than than 300 civic and corporate leaders from across the land came out recently to participate in the 19^th Almanac Large Shoulders Fund Golf game Archetype co-chaired past Giancarlo Turano. The issue is Big Shoulders Fund's largest

BSF president/CEO Josh Hale and Mike Hanna, United Airlines VP of O'Hare Operations.

annual fundraiser and supports the Friends of Big Shoulders Scholarship, which provides critical tuition assistance to a portion of the nigh 20,000 inner-city students and families seeking access to a values-based education at one of the 75 Big Shoulders Fund schools. Hosted at the prestigious Olympia Fields Country Club, attendees participated in a series of contests, raffles and alive and silent auctions, which, along with ticket sales,

BSF Foursome sponsored by GATX.

go towards funding scholarships. Over the last 19 years, the Golf Classic has raised more than $9 meg and funded more than 12,500 scholarships. "We're thrilled with the success of the effect and grateful for the support of all those who came out to Olympia Field and helped united states further Big Shoulders Fund's mission of providing access and opportunity for deserving students who are eager to learn," said Turano. "Information technology's empowering to run across leaders from across the country and the Chicagoland  area come together to brand a divergence in the lives of the next generation of leaders in our city and beyond." Big Shoulders Fund is an independent charitable organization that has

Pupil volunteers from Leo High School, one of 75 Big Shoulders Fund schools.

offered support to schools in the neediest areas of Chicago for 33 years. Large Shoulders Fund invests approximately $xxx 1000000 annually in 75 schools and nearly 20,000 students to enhance the quality of their educational activity through academic programs, scholarships and enrichment, leadership development and operational strategy and improvements. All but three of the schools in the Big Shoulders Fund network are in the city of Chicago and many of the students we serve come from various socioeconomic and racial backgrounds - 80 percent represent minorities and most 70 pct alive in low-income households.

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Costless!! The beginning-ever Pier Pumpkin Lights is coming to Navy Pier this October, where guests will explore a diversity of pumpkin popular-up installations and enjoy Pier-wide deals during the month-long seasonal celebration. From jack-o'-lantern towers to glowing light displays, the Pier will be decked out for autumn. Designed by local Ivan Carlson Event Design, six installations will be displayed across the 50-acre Pier, stretching from the principal archway to by the iconic Centennial Wheel. Building on inspiration from traditional Halloween images besides as unique and original designs, featured stations include the Juggernaut of Jack-O-Lanterns in Polk Bros Park, Pumpkin Picasso, Garden of Totems, Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree, Pumpkin Dancers and Arachnids, too as Skeleton Grave Dancers scattered throughout. The pop-up installations will be on exhibit daily during normal Pier operating hours but volition all-time be experienced after dusk. The Pier volition be full of fun and fright with several other Halloween festivities. Guests tin enjoy three dates of free play a joke on-or-treating on Saturday, October 26; Sunday, October 27; and on Halloween, Thursday, October 31. HalloWheel as well returns this year, offer guests an opportunity to ride the Centennial Wheel free of accuse. The offset 1,031 guests to annals for tickets volition savour gratis access to the iconic, year-round attraction during normal operating hours on Thursday, Oct 31. Tickets will be available one week prior to Halloween and, on select weekend dates and on Halloween, an Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze volition transform into a Haunted Maze, inspired past famous Chicago ghost stories for a chilling, twisty time. Finally, Navy Pier will host the countdown Cosplay on the Pier: Halloween Fest 2019 on Saturday, October 26 from 2 – 10 p.m. With a designated cosplay photo area, the Chicago skyline, iconic Centennial Wheel and Pier Pumpkin Lights displays, the issue volition offering bang-up views and backdrops for Halloween photos and fun. All cosplayers who register before the consequence will also receive a diversity of perks, including a free Centennial Cycle ticket, discounted parking, a gamble to win a $300 Visa gift menu and more.  For more information, visit www.navypier.org.

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And speaking of pumpkins, how sweet is this? Jack's Pumpkin Glow in Lisle will take a special, sensory-friendly night for kids/adults with autism or who might need special care. Autism Glows will open up a little earlier, six:30 pm, and the crowds will exist smaller (due to limited tickets), music will be a footling lower and the atmosphere will be a fiddling brighter. This special result will be held on Sunday, October 6. For tickets/more info, click here!

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Spring is alive and well at the fabulous 900 North Michigan Shops! You won't want to miss Fleurs de Villes ' Floral Couture Installation as it makes its first appearance in Chicago from September 25-29. This unique, 5-twenty-four hour period exhibition is Fleurs de Villes' signature issue, blending luxury floral couture and fresh blooms with bespoke floral-dressed mannequins and fresh flower market stalls daily from September 26-29. Xv of Chicago's leading florists, including HMR Designs, Kehoe Designs, The Revel Group,Flowers for Dreams, The Blossom Firm, Flora Chicago, Les Fleurs Chicago, Fleur Inc., Flowers Flowers, Elenas Garden Events, Luci Floral Design, Mila Floral Design Schoolhouse, Anemone Chicago, Designs past Pael and more will be paired with world-class brands to design stunning displays from fresh flowers. The five-24-hour interval extravaganza kicks off on Wednesday, September 25 when the finished mannequins, each clothed in a one-of-a-kind design made up of hundreds of fresh blooms, will be exhibited at 900 North Michigan Shops until Sunday, September 29. I but tin can't wait! I'm proud to exist a approximate of this fun exhibit with the one and merely Michelle Alegria (of Fox-32)! Join US!

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Arnel Sacianco and Rashaad Hall at opening night for The Smashing Bound at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. (Photo by Gracie Meier)

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2019/20 flavour of complex, cute and maddening theater kicked off with a thrilling Chicago premiere by in-demand playwright, Lauren Yee, directed by Jesca Prudencio.

Actor Deanna Myers and playwright Lauren Yee at opening nighttime for The Great Leap at Steppenwolf Theatre Visitor. (Photo by Gracie Meier)

Set in 1989, The Dandy Leap tells the story of Manford Lum, a local star of the sidewalk basketball courts of San Francisco's Chinatown who strong arms his way onto an American college team traveling to Beijing for a "friendship" game. Prepare amidst the friction of the post-Cultural Revolution era, The Corking Leap keeps tensions high correct upwards to the final buzzer. The Great Leap is currently playing through October 20 in the Upstairs Theatre, 1650 North. Halsted St. (For tickets/more info, click hither!)

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Symphony Board co-chairs Mimi Murley and Leslie Henner Burns with CSOA president Jeff Alexander at Symphony Ball kicking-off party at Tiffany & Co.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Women's Board hosted a kick-off event in advance of their annual Symphony Ball at Tiffany & Co. on September 10. This year's Symphony Ball, on September 21, took its

Symphony Ball performance.

theme of romance, carousal and artistry of the Italian Renaissance from the evening's musical program which featured the CSO and Maestro Riccardo Muti, forth with internationally acclaimed soloist Leif Ove Andsnes on the piano. Following the concert,

Gala dinner at the Four Seasons.

guests connected their evening at The Four Seasons for special entertainment, a gala dinner and dancing. Outstanding vintages of wine from private cellars, exclusive wineries and Chicago's finest restaurants were donated for a artistic Wine Pull raffle. While every ticket yielded a vino choice, it might also take yielded magnificent jewelry and crystal items

Maestro Muti with Leif Ove Andsnes.

donated by Tiffany, as well every bit other surprises and gift certificates. Tiffany also sponsored the "Anniversary Raffle" in laurels of the 10th anniversary of the Women's Board of the CSOA.  A xvi-stone signature Schlumberger ring encircled i lucky lady's finger at the finish of the evening! Sigh.....Congrats to all! (Photos past Todd Rosenberg)

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Marker your calendars for a spectacular vacation testify, Lightscape, debuting for the first time in the U.S. at the Chicago Botanic Garden from Nov 22 to January 5! You'll wander into a festive world of wonder and light. Forth a mile-long path, the night comes live with colour, imagination, and sound, from a playful choir of singing trees to a spectacular waterfall of light. At times, you'll find yourself in the center of it all — stepping within a cathedral of aureate light, walking down an avenue of luminous linden trees, moving through colorful ribbons of light. More than one million people in 2018 were delighted by the testify across the U.Thousand. (For tickets, more info, click here!)

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And more than holiday fun coming to the Chicago Theatre! You know how much I love this time of the year, well this production is going to satisfy all of my cravings and and then some! Marker your calendars for 'Twas the Night Earlier...", a world premiere presented by Cirque du Soleil and the Madison Square Garden Company coming for a limited engagement Nov 29. This magical, family-friendly product, with stunning visuals, will run through Dec. viii. (This is Cirque's kickoff always Christmas evidence so you know it will be fabulous!) For tickets/more info, click here!)

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The Crohn'south and Colitis Foundation will present its annual gala, this year themed "Making an Touch: Havana Nights" at the Drake Hotel on Sabbatum, November 9. Indulge in some of Cuba's cultural cuisine and enjoy an evening of entertainment, dancing, auctions and raffles along with an inspiring program to combat IBD. Proceeds volition benefit the Foundation'southward mission to cure Crohn's affliction and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected past these diseases. For tickets and more than info, click here!

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The Muslim American Leadership Brotherhood will host its 4th almanac gala on Thursday, November 7, at the Chicago History Museum. Chicago legend Malik Yusef, 6-time Grammy award-winner and seven-fourth dimension ASCAP award-winner for pop and R & B, will deliver the keynote address. For tickets and more info, click here!

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Martin Short will exist keynote speaker at the LSCRF autumn benefit tiffin.

The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation will host its almanac Fall Benefit Luncheon on Friday, October 25 at the Hilton Chicago. Co-chaired by Justyna Della Valle and Michelle Williams, the consequence volition feature funnyman Martin Short as its keynote speaker. For tickets, more info, click here!

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The Chicago Public Library Foundation will host its annual Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct 10 at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Route). Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Carl Sandburg Literary Award volition be presented to "Game of Thrones" author George R. R. Martin! The teaching sociologist Dr. Eve L. Ewing volition be honored with the 21st Century Honour. For tickets, more info, click hither!

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Mekky Media Relations  (Michelle Mekky, a Crain's Notable Entrepreneur) is launching a Masterclass workshop which volition assist professionals of all levels enhance their skills in areas such equally public speaking, networking, media interviews and even generating media coverage for themselves or their businesses. Tickets are on sale now for this one-mean solar day workshop which volition be held Friday, November. 15, at Exchange312, an innovative issue space in Wicker Park. The inaugural Mekky Media Masterclass will help each participant go a dynamic public speaker, network with conviction and behave powerful media interviews (plus learn a few tricks for getting media coverage). The twenty-four hours will focus on providing valuable tools that can help professionals ameliorate their career, business and hereafter. Not to exist missed! Love her! (Tickets/more than info here)

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We're merely 2 weeks away from Giordano Trip the light fantastic Chicago's "Dancing with the Giordano Stars " on Thursday, Oct three at Park West! New this yr is the improver of a one time-in-a-lifetime live auction parcel that allows the winning applicant to STAR in the opening production number of the adjacent event! Value: PRICELESS! Join us for a trip the light fantastic toe political party like none other and cheer on your friends who are competing! They volition include 11 local notables (who will exist paired with Giordano dancers): Wendy Berger, Kevin McIntyre, Collin McKenna, Sarah Cunningham, Bobby Hagelstein, Kristine Kinder, Nicole Klotz, Karen Larson, Gregory Long, Jennifer Thurswell and Jeannie Tremblay. For tickets/more info and to place a vote for a favorite, click here!

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Friends of La Rabida will host its annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, Nov 21 at the Ritz-Carlton. Accolade recipients will exist Randy Markowitz (a trustee for La Rabida Children's Infirmary) and Lisa Rolfe Burik (owner Frankie's on the Park). For tickets, more info, click here!

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Urban Prep Academies will host it's annual Aces Up! Charity Poker Tournament on Thursday, October 24, at Chicago Sports Museum (Water Tower Place, level 7). This 13th almanac event, hosted by Alexi Giannoulias , Tim King (UPA founder), Richard Roeper and Chris Zorich, will include high-stakes gambling, great food and media, entertainment and sports stars in attendance, all to support Urban Prep Academies, a non-turn a profit that operates a network of free, open-enrollment public male college-prep loftier schools. From 2010-2016, 100% of the seniors in the schoolhouse's graduating classes were admitted to four-year colleges or universities. (For tickets/more than info, click here!)

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We tried to get into Chef Darius Williams new Soul Crab Chicago

Chef Darius Williams.

eating place on opening dark just the line stretched effectually the block and we got too hungry staring into the windows as lucky diners were slurping downwards business firm specialties like Bahamas-style deep-fried lobster, buttermilk battered catfish fingers, Chinese wontons stuffed with collard greens and crab meat and and so much more. If y'all get a chance to swallow here (1904 Northward. Western Ave.), delight let me know how it was!

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The Joffrey Ballet Women's Board will host its Jane Eyre Luncheon on Tuesday, October viii, at the Hilton Chicago. WB co-chairs Chrissie Walker and Marcie Wright have planned an afternoon of exciting convo and a backside-the-scenes expect at the production with choreographer Cathy Marston. (For tickets/more info, click here!) (The production runs from October 16-27. For tickets, click hither!)

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Randolph Street Marketplace will host its next vintage market on Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 28/29. This market place volition feature an Editor'south & Designer's Choice for Charity ! Shop finds paw-picked by some of Chicago'south pinnacle interior designers, fashion stylists, journalists and influencers who will place a ribbon on their choices. When customers buy these items, RSM will make a donation to the charity of their choice! And, for the first time, this market volition feature a globe grade Vintage Motorcycle Testify, with over 45 of the almost beautiful European, Asian and American bikes around! (For tickets/more info, click here!)

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Doesn't this wait similar a keen reason for a fall road trip? White Pino Farm in New Buffalo, Michigan, will host its 2nd almanac White Pine Fall Fest on Saturday, October 19! The afternoon outcome (from apex-3 pm, EST) volition include live music by Groupies Wanted, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, food, games and more! Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to do good the Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry. (To RSVP, email Kristina at khanna@ucdgrp.com. )

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Delight indulge me for a moment while I wish my Chuck a

Jubilant Chuck's BD with a cake from the Peninsula (Greg Hyder).

happy, happy altogether! On his special day, Th, September nineteen, he allowed me to gloat him at Haute Dog Chicago, an event I covered benefiting Haute Canis familiaris Companions (lookout man Trib for details coming soon!). The Peninsula's Greg Hyder presented him with a surprise cake, so thoughtful! I feel and so blessed to have this guy as my hubby, he makes everything I practice possible in every way and I couldn't live a minute without him. Happy BD beloved i and thanks for your love and support!

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