The Scene Around Town, Across Town is a recap/compilation of events that took place in and outside of Chicago.
Event: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana’s 40th Anniversary Gala
Date: Saturday, April 22
Where:The Geraghty
The scoop: More than 700 guests came together in support of the sold out Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana’s 40th Anniversary gala. Attendees enjoyed drinks and dinner before emcee Mark Giangreco kicked off the evening’s program. Both Shelia Musolino, President and CEO, of RMHC Global and Holly Buckendahl, RMHC-CNI’s CEO, shared remarks about the role RMHC-CNI has played in taking care of the families traveling near and far to visit Chicago for world-class medical care. The event raised $945,000.
Tony Reyes, Jr, Meredith Reyes
Rob Lang, Mary Haggerty, Jill Lang, Frank Haggerty
Jeff Cantalupo, Nicole Cantalupo
RMH Advocate House Founders Bill and Marlo-Keyser
Michael and Ashlee Thompson
Jessa Baker, Ryan Baker
Event: One Hope In Action: Stand Up for Children
Theresa Dear, Marco Foster-Ermit Finch Impact Award recipient
Date: Saturday, April 29
Where: JW Marriott Chicago’
The scoop: The Chicago-area’s most generous and influential business and community leaders were treated to an evening of laughter, inspiration and celebration at Hope In Action: Stand Up for Children. Guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner and bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items such as Chicago Cubs tickets, a private yacht party, a trip to Hawaii and a tour of Mezcal producers in Oaxaca, Mexico. The evening concluded with comedy performances by Saturday Night Live alumni Tim Meadows and Colin Quinn.The Third Annual Ermit Finch Impact Award, which honors an individual who has made a lasting impact on the community through their service in pursuit of One Hope United’s mission was awarded to Marco Foster. One Hope United also honored the work of Get IN Chicago, the recipient of the Leadership in Giving Award for its SYNC initiative. NBC 5 Chicago’s news anchor Marion Brooks served as Hope In Action’s Master of Ceremonies.
Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows
Event: Common Threads Chef Takeover
Date: Sunday April 30
Where:Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
The scoop: Common Threads kicked-off its five city Chef Takeover event series in Chicago. The James Beard ancillary event featured a five-course dinner inspired by the Chicago culinary legend, Charlie Trotter. The dinner was created in collaboration by renowned chefs Fabio Vivani, Anita Lo, Brad Kilgore, JJ Johnson and Dana Cree, with wine pairings by master sommelier Serafin Alvarado. TV personality and author Adam Richman and award-winning journalist Tamron Hall acted as honorary hosts for the event. Other notable guests included Common Threads co-founder, Chef Art Smith, and late Charlie Trotter’s widow, Rochelle Trotter.
Tamron Hall, Adam Richman
Art Smith, Rochelle Trotter
Event: 10th Annual UNICEF Hope Gala
Date: Saturday April 29
Where:The Geraghty
Who’s Who:John Luce, Amy Brown, Caryl Stern (UNICEF USA President & CEO), Rob Brown, Norman Gregory, Beck Williams, Jude Fitzgerald, Vincent Frascogna, Rick Poulton, Ashish Prasad, Ashley Prasad
The scoop: Guests enjoyed a silent auction and raffle, seated dinner, live auction by auctioneer Jeff Brown and entertainment from Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra. Together, more than 500 guests, raised over $1 million, surpassing the Midwest Regional Office’s $1 million fundraising goal. Funds raised support UNICEF’s work to put children first around the world.
Kinar Prasad, Ashish Prasad, Ashley Prasad, Dylan Prasad
Erin Delawalla, Jeff Feste, Ilana Alvarenga
Ken Arlen Orchestra
Norman Gregory, Beck Williams, Jude Fitzgerald and Vincent Frascogna; Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for UNICEF
photo credits: Eddie Quinones; Eugene Galdones; Miss Motley Photography; Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images
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