Candace Jordan

174-year-old Feast of the Haggis celebrates Scottish culture, raises funds for senior care

December 13, 2019 at 9:28 p.m.

A 174-year-old tradition continued Dec. 7 for the Chicago Scots at its Saint Andrew's Day Gala. Held at Rockwell on the River, the Feast of the Haggis celebrated Scottish culture...

World of Chocolate’s cocktails in an ‘igloo’ and 1940s ocean liner vibe help raise money for AIDS Foundation of Chicago

December 12, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

There was a dish to satisfy every sweet tooth at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's 18th annual World of Chocolate event Dec. 5 at Revel Fulton Market. Nearly 1,000 guests...

Houndstooth Ball helps rescue animals One Tail at a Time

November 27, 2019 at 3:52 p.m.

More than 600 animal lovers descended on Morgan Manufacturing, many with costumed dogs in tow, to support the 11th annual Houndstooth Ball on Nov. 22. The event raised over $250,000...

MCA Benefit Art Auction raises record-breaking $6 million

November 25, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.

The Museum of Contemporary Art hosted its most successful benefit art auction in the museum's history Nov. 16. The record-breaking auction, sponsored by Sotheby's, attracted over 400 guests and included...

Pups in tuxes and paw-dicures at pet-friendly Fur Ball to support PAWS Chicago

November 20, 2019 at 7:38 p.m.

Pups in tuxes were among the highlights at the 18th annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball on Nov. 15 at the Drake Hotel. Over 700 guests, hundreds of pets and 250...

Misericordia Heart of Mercy Ball celebrates Sister Rosemary Connelly, raises over $1 million

November 18, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

The 37th Heart of Mercy Ball was held at the Hilton Chicago on Nov. 9 with over 800 guests in attendance. The event raised more than $1 million for Misericordia,...

Grammy winner credits Chicago Children’s Choir with teaching him ‘the power of raising your voice’; benefit brings in $1.5 million

November 10, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

The Chicago Children's Choir hosted Red Jacket Optional, its signature fundraiser, Oct. 18 at The Geraghty. Over 550 guests enjoyed an evening of uplifting performances by young people from the...

Chaka Khan lights up Chicago Urban League dinner

November 18, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

The 58th annual Golden Fellowship Dinner, themed "Getting to Equal Together," was hosted by the Chicago Urban League on Nov. 2 at the Hilton Chicago. Nearly 1,500 supporters, including many...

Roaring ’20s, casino games and ‘All That Jazz’ dancing at Komen Chicago’s All Bets on Pink fundraiser to fight breast cancer

October 30, 2019 at 7:41 p.m.

The glamour of the Roaring '20s was the theme for All Bets on Pink, a fun-filled fundraiser benefiting Susan G. Komen Chicago on Oct. 26. Held at the historic Palmer...

With fireworks, a marching band and ‘Voice’ singer Katie Kadan, ExPIERience gala celebrates all things Navy Pier

October 28, 2019 at 5:22 p.m.

Navy Pier hosted its second fundraising event, ExPIERience 2019, with nearly 600 guests in attendance Oct. 23. The celebration, held in the Aon Grand Ballroom, raised over $1.3 million to...

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