Chicago’s own Hayes MacArthur, son of Shelly Farley MacArthur, along with his wife Ali Larter were honored last week(Jan. 11) at the Elysium’s 7th Annual Heaven Gala with the “Spirit of Elysium” Award. The event which was sponsored by Mercedes Benz and held at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA, honored musician Linda Perry as the 2014 Visionary . This is the organizations largest annual fundraiser which supports its mission to bring creativity into the lives of hospitalized children and make art a catalyst for social change. $1.8 million was raised and it will go to continue to support the organizations mission.
This event also marked the first public appearance newly engaged Amber Heard and Johnny Depp made together. Other celebs celebrating the spirit of altrusim and volunteering attending the black tie fundraiser included Joe Manganiello, Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish, Nina Dobrev, Anna Kendrick, Shanola Hampton pregnant and glowing, James Marsden, Busy Phillips, Artist Shepard Fairey, Ashley Madekwe, Topher Grace, Elijah Wood, newlyweds Justin Bartha and Lia Smith, J. Alexander, Gelila Puck, Cameron Silver and many more.
Performances from Gingger Shankar, Linda Perry, Steven Tyler Evan Rachel Wood Rain Phoenix and The Smokin Knights. Guests also took in fashion show pf Marc Jacobs’ Resort 2014 collection.
Leyy Osbourne, Joe Mangiello, Shepard & Amanda Fairey, Ana Hollinger purchased the hand crafted tables at the event.
Image:All images courtesy of Elysium/Getty
