What to do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? Shopping events, fundraisers, fashion trunk shows, art events and more. Here are our picks for some of the best Chicago events to add to your social calendar this week.
EVENT: Living The History – 125 Years of the Auditorium Theatre” Anniversary
What: Auditorium Theatre 125th Anniversary Gala. Gala Dinner ChairsJoan Colmar | Phil Lumpkin | Helen Hall Melchior
Where: The Auditorium Theatre
50 E Congress Pkwy
When: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Time: 6:00 PM | Performance
Cost: Performance ONLY Tickets are $35 – $125; Gala Celebration Tickets: Tables of ten are available at the $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 levels; individual tickets start at $500.
WHY: Featuring A Lineup Of Legends: Patti LuPone, John Mahoney, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass,Lyric Opera of Chicago, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Joffrey Ballet,
The Apollo Chorus and a rock band of legendary Chicago musicians.
EVENT: Azeeza Holiday Party
What:
Where: 900 Shops
When: Thursday December 11
Time: 6-10PM
Cost: Complimentary
WHY:
EVENT: 5th Annual Suited for Success
What: One Million Degrees (OMD) fifth annual Suited for Success, an event designed to provide high-quality, interview-worthy clothing to low-income, highly motivated community college students.
Where: Brooks Brothers store at The Rookery
209 S LaSalle St Chicago 60604
When: Tuesday December 9
Time: 5-8PM
Cost: RSVP
Why: Brooks Brothers will be offering complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and guests can enjoy a 15% savings on Brooks Brothers purchases made during the event. 10% of the evening’s net sales will be donated to One Million Degrees.
EVENT: Salute Her: Superwomen Making a Difference Awards Reception
What: Hosted by Robin Robinson and MC Lyte with a special performance from Johnny Gill, this holiday fundraiser and celebration will bring together multicultural women in the Chicago area and honor an array of remarkable women
Where: Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 E Pearson St
When: Monday Dec. 8
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $55 Tickets
WHY: This year’s honorees include: entertainer Syleena Johnson, Fashion Designer Barbara Bates, Digital Strategist Luvvie Ajayi, Co-Founder/VP of The Brandon Marshall Foundation Michi Marshall, SVP U.S. Strategic Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement at Nielsen Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, Digital Chief Marketing Office at Amway Candace Matthews, VP of Urban Promotion at Columbia Records Cynthia Johnson, Press Secretary for Mayor Rahm Emanuel Tarrah Cooper and Founder of Purpose Over Pain Annette Nance-Holt.
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