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Spring colors
The unseasonably warm weather these past few months was a warning to wardrobes everywhere: This year is going to be hot. Bright hues and bold jewelry are shaping up to be some of the summer’s hottest trends. And with that comes the resurrection of an …
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For Scottie A Night Out For Scottie will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. May 18 at Robert E. Coulter Jr. America Legion Post 1941, 900 S. La Grange Road in La Grange. The evening will feature food, entertainment, a raffle and silent auction. …
Vondrak-Beem
Christine Elizabeth Vondrak and Eric George Beem, both of Kenosha, Wis., are planning an October wedding at CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, Wis. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ross and Roberta Vondrak of Countryside. A graduate of Lyons Township High School, Vondrak received her …
Phillip’s Flowers offers Vera Wang wedding collection
Brides wanting to add a touch of the famously elegant and stylish designer Vera Wang to their weddings now have the option of using her floral designs. The bridal line is a recent collaboration between Vera Wang and a select group of FTD florists. Phillip’s …
Dancing for Seniors gets toes tapping
Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and hit the dance floor at the inaugural Dancing for Seniors: A Blockbuster Gala. More than 250 attendees turned out for the benefit hosted by the DuPage Senior Citizens Council on April 21 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville hotel. …
Fenwick fashion show features Friars and styles
It was a fashion- and fun-filled afternoon at The Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace on April 26 when the Fenwick High School Mothers’ Club hosted its annual spring luncheon and runway show. Sweeten Your Style, the theme of the event, “put a smile on everyone’s …
What to wear if you’re hitting Ravinia
Tickets for Ravinia are on sale now, and that means new shopping opportunities. Whether it’s Chablis and Sarah MacLachlan June 30, Girls Night for Duran Duran Aug. 29 or rhinestones and denim for Glen Campbell June 28, here are some togs to consider for either …
HCA spends a night in Casablanca
Guests attending the recent Hinsdale Center for the Arts Gala symbolically traveled to an exotic place and time. A Night in Casablanca brought together the elegance and mystery of 1940s Morocco and proved to be an appropriate theme for the creative HCA. The Hinsdale Golf …
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Party for the Parade A Party for the Parade will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight May 11 at Park Place, 6240 Joliet Road, Countryside. The cost is $66 in advance or $80 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the La Grange Pet Parade. …
Fleur de Lis Ball ushers new era in helping needy
St. Vincent de Paul Center and Marillac Social Center hosted the 18th annual Fleur de Lis Ball on Feb. 25 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. More than 1,000 guests attended the sold-out black-tie event, raising over $600,000 on behalf of the Centers. This marked …
Chicago Opera Theater celebrates in style
Chicago Opera Theater hosted its 38th anniversary gala, A Celebration Less Ordinary, on March 11 at Carnivale in Chicago. The gala honored General Director Brian Dickie on his final season with COT. Serving as Master of Ceremonies, and performing exclusively for guests, was two-time Grammy …
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation honors Lech Walesa
Lech Walesa, who liberated his countrymen from Communism’s hold and served as Poland’s first democratically elected president since World War II, was honored with the Lincoln Leadership Prize by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation at a benefit dinner Feb. 9 at The Four Seasons …
Oscar night provides perfect backdrop for Autism Speaks
An Evening with the Stars brought the glamour of one of Hollywood’s biggest nights to the Chicago area Feb. 26 as hundreds strolled across the red carpet and into the Hyatt Regency O’Hare’s grand ballroom during a benefit to support Autism Speaks. “This is a …
Hinsdale Cooks! annual kitchen walk
The seventh annual Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk will take place May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five Hinsdale homes will open their doors allowing attendees a peek at local designer kitchens in a variety of styles. Organizers have carefully selected homes with a …
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Medicine Ball The Women’s Board of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago will host their annual Medicine Ball on May 12 at the Peninsula Chicago, 108 E. Superior St., Chicago. This year’s theme is Return to Havana. Tickets are $600 per person. For more information, call …
