Chicago’s next generation of philanthropists and rising stars are doing their part to help raise funds and awareness for Chicago’s civic institutions as in the case of The Art Institute of Chicago Evening Associates Board of Directors. Their annual fundraiser Night Heist which had over 800 guests in attendance raising $60,000 that will go towards audience development programming for one of the greatest art museums in the world.
The event co-chaired by Autumn Fincher & Justin Kay began with a VIP reception on the grand staircase of the Modern Wing with cocktails designed by master mixologist Adam Seger.
The party then continued downstairs in Griffin Court of the modern wing where guests were entertained by contortionists and jugglers from Actor’s Gymnasium, danced to music from DJ Matt Roan and Ryan Paradise.
The Auction items up for bidding ranged a men’s haberdashery package from Trunk Club, Hugo Boss and facial at spa space. The other big ticket item was VIP to lollapalooza! Guests danced the evening away to the music from Matt Roan followed by the afterparty at Cuvée.
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