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Thompson Chicago 12.29 pop-up Launch

Guest, Helen Berkun(green jacket)

On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, Thompson Chicago welcomed guests to experience their luxurious new Gold Coast and celebrate the official debut of Thompson Chicago’s partnership with olfactive branding firm 12.29 – creators of Thompson Hotels’ signature brand scent, “Velvet.”

Guest, Guest, Azeeza Khan, Josephine Lee

The evening was co-hosted by Helen Berkun of Glossed and Found, Azeeza Khan of Azeeza US, and Jessica Murnane of One Part Plant.

16th Annual Women of Concern Awards Luncheon

Joseph Cahalan, Marie Tillman

16th Annual Women of Concern Awards Luncheon, held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The luncheon honored Marie Tillman, President & Co-Founder of the Pat Tillman Foundation, with the 2014 Leadership Award. Susan Walsh, Founder and President of Little by Little, was honored with the 2014 Humanitarian Award for outstanding humanitarian and philanthropic leadership. There were 450 guests in attendance and more than $280,000 was raised for Concern Worldwide U.S., the international humanitarian organization.

CIRCA, the Chicago History Museum and Ebony Fashion Fair

CIRCA, hosted a special Client Appreciation Event at the Chicago History Museum on Monday, March 10th. More than 70 guests joined the brand for champagne, cocktails, a presentation by Ebony Fashion Fair exhibit curator, Joy Bivins concluding with a private viewing of the Ebony Fashion Fair exhibit.

Guests included Ruth Thuston, director of CIRCA Chicago, Carrie Lannon of ULTA, Annie Alexander of Sotheby’s, Kathleen Forte of BUDS Gardenscape, among others.

Chicago Lights’ annual winter gala, Carnaval

Chicago Lights’ annual winter gala, Carnaval – the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraiser to benefit Chicago’s children, youth and adults who face the challenges of poverty – raised a record-breaking $450,000 this year. More than 500 guests attended the event at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on Feb. 28.
We were absolutely thrilled to celebrate alongside our supporters as we reached this milestone,” said Katy Frey Bever, Director of Development for Chicago Lights. “The evening’s results highlight the commitment of the community to our work and we couldn’t be more grateful.”

Guests at Carnaval were treated to an evening of complimentary cocktails, dancing to live music from the Ken Arlen Orchestra; a seated dinner and dessert; a mystery wine sale; and a silent and live auction emceed by ABC7’s own Ron Magers featuring unique experiences, getaways, entertainment and more.