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18th Annual Celebration of Home & Garden

June 11, 2011 -- Heartland Alliance held the 18th annual Celebration of Home & Garden in Harbor Country, Michigan. Over 850 guests came out to enjoy the day and tour magnificent and unique properties. This year, for the first time, guests enjoyed an al fresco lunch in the elegant pastoral setting of Burscott Park, a private estate in New Troy, Michigan. Exquisitely prepared, locally grown food, and hand-crafted local wines were served. Guests wandered through gardens and were serenaded by a strolling violinist.

The 18th Annual Celebration of Home & Garden benefitted the work of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, an organization that helps people who are threatened by poverty or danger to improve their lives and realize their human rights.

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2011 Heartland Alliance Celebration of Home & Garden Preview Party
April 16, 2011 -– The Heartland Alliance held a preview party at the Lost Dunes Golf Club to announce the features for the 2011 Celebration of Home & Garden tour to be held on June 11th in Harbor Country, Michigan. The Celebration of Home & Garden benefits Heartland Alliance’s affordable housing initiatives for low income families in Chicago and the Midwest. The tour is a southwest Michigan and northern Indiana tradition for 850 attendees and features some of the most architecturally significant homes and breathtaking gardens in Harbor Country. For more information, visit www.homeandgardentour.com. Read more
2011 DreamHome Preview Party at the Merchandise Mart
April 13, 2011 -- The Merchandise Mart unveiled the 7th annual DreamHome at an exclusive preview gala, which benefited the UCCRF Women's Board. The gala raised funds to support basic cancer biology research at the University of Chicago Cancer Research Center. Attendees were the first to see this year’s DreamHome featuring nine elegant and sophisticated rooms by Chicago's top designers, such as Julia Buckingham Edelmann, Frank Ponterio, Michael Abrams, and more. The 2011 DreamHome is open to the public through December 9, 2011. Read more
Brookfield Zoo’s “Whirl on the Shimmering Seas”
April 16, 2011--The Women's Board of the Chicago Zoological Society hosted the 30th annual Whirl at Brookfield Zoo on April 16. The theme for the black-tie fundraiser was "Whirl on the Shimmering Seas” in celebration of 50 years of caring for dolphins at Brookfield Zoo as well as commemorating 40 years of dolphin research in Sarasota Bay, Florida. The $600-per-person gala was chaired by Mrs. James (Kay) M. Guyette of Chicago. The event, which was attended by more than 700 guests, began at the zoo’s Seven Seas exhibit, where, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres amongst the zoo’s seven Atlantic bottlenose dolphins followed by dinner in the Grand Tent. Proceeds, which grossed approximately $1.3 million, will support the animals at Brookfield Zoo, as well as the Chicago Zoological Society’s conservation and education programs. Read more
Neff of Chicago’s Finishing Touches Presentation
April 5, 2011 -- Architects, designers, and builders gathered at the Merchandise Mart to learn about the latest in kitchen cabinetry finishes. Pat Borg, owner and president of Neff of Chicago, and Richard Byard, vice president of world design for Neff Manufacturing, took attendees through Neff's exquisite cabinetry options, from patinas, Euro-laminates, exotic veneers, and holographic treatments. Guests enjoyed breakfast items from The Chopping Block and were automatically entered into a raffle drawing to win one of five trips to Toronto to tour Neff Manufacturing's state-of-the-art facilities. Read more
Lewis Floor & Home Hosts Kitchen and Bath Seminar
March 20, 2011 -- Lewis Floor & Home in Northbrook hosted a “How to Get Started” kitchen and bath remodeling seminar. The room was filled with fifty engaged guests from the Chicago area. Jan Parr, editor of Chicago Home + Garden, kicked off the presentation with photos highlighting the latest inspirational trends in kitchen and bath design. Representatives from Abt and Kohler introduced the newest in appliances and plumbing fixtures. Jennifer Ephraim, Lewis' kitchen and bath designer, explained the necessary planning, plus lifestyle and design steps to guide homeowners through their projects. Susie Axelrad, tile buyer at Lewis, inspired attendees by sharing actual tiles with the audience that brought all these room scenes to life. Read more
ICON Fundraiser Celebrates Midcentury Design
March 11, 2011 -- The Chicago Architecture Foundation, in partnership with Capital Properties and Metro / SmartBar, hosted an evening full of midcentury modern design at Chicago's storied Inland Steel Building. Guests sipped on midcentury-inspired cocktails (neat or on the rocks?), relaxed in iconic Eames lounge chairs, and mingled with local artists, fashionistas, furniture designers, and architects. Deejays Kid Color, Nate Manic, and Bald Eicon set the mood throughout the night as guests danced against the backdrop of a downtown skyline. ICON was sponsored by Chicago Home + Garden, Herman Miller, Bacardi, and Hangar One. Proceeds benefited the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Read more
50 Most Beautiful Chicagoans at L2O
March 1, 2011—Chicago magazine honored the 50 Most Beautiful Chicagoans, as featured in the March issue, with a sophisticated soiree at L2O. Guests were treated to delicious hors d’oeuvres by L2O, specialty cocktails courtesy of Moon Mountain Vodka, and wine provided by H2Vino and Heritage Wine Cellars. Rental equipment provided by Hall's Rental Service. Read more
CIRCA Chicago Hosts Private Tour at Field Museum
January 31, 2011 -- CIRCA Chicago hosted a private tour of the Gold exhibit at the Field Museum for more than 150 clients and invited guests. The tour was led by Ruth Thuston, director of CIRCA Chicago and her colleague Ed Hartman. Each guest left with a booklet entitled, "Golden Treasures", which showcased a number of CIRCA’s iconic jewelry purchases. One lucky guest was the winner of a raffle and left with a $20 gold coin that CIRCA had recently purchased. This is the second year of what CIRCA hopes will be an annual event. Read more
Chicagoans of the Year 2010 Luncheon
January 20, 2011 -- For the 17th consecutive year Chicago magazine honored its Chicagoans of the Year, six individuals who have changed life in the city for the better. The magazine celebrated their achievements at its annual Chicagoans of the Year Luncheon at the Four Seasons Chicago Hotel sponsored in part by American Airlines. The Chicagoans of the Year honorees each received a donation to the charity of their choice, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune Foundation. Read more