JANUARY 2013 EVENTS

Wilmette Hadassah Afternoon of Laughter and Fundraiser: Jan. 16, Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah. Wilmette’s own Joanne Stein, noted lecturer and educator, will present the “Story of Jewish Comedians in America”. Tickets: $20 to benefit the many ongoing medical research projects at Hadassah Hospital. Program …

FEBRUARY 2013 EVENTS

Horizons for Youth Fundraiser: “On Cloud Nine”, 7 p.m. Feb. 2 , River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. Event features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a live band, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets: $125-$140. Proceeds provide K-12 scholarships, mentoring and a unique community …

MARCH 2013 EVENTS

Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council’s 10th Anniversary Red or White Ball: 8 p.m. April 5, Venue One, 1044 W. Randolph St., Chicago. High-energy evening of music, dancing, cocktails, impressive local cuisine and a silent auction (7pm VIP Reception). Proceeds from the Red or White Ball benefit Steppenwolf …

APRIL 2013 EVENTS

Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council’s 10th Anniversary Red or White Ball: 8 p.m. April 5, Venue One, 1044 W. Randolph St., Chicago. High-energy evening of music, dancing, cocktails, impressive local cuisine and a silent auction (7pm VIP Reception). Proceeds from the Red or White Ball benefit Steppenwolf …

MAY 2013 EVENTS

Music Institute of Chicago 83rd Anniversary Gala: May 13 , Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware, Chicago. 5:30 p.m. cocktails; 6:15 p.m. dinner; 9 p.m. adjournment. The 2013 Dushkin Award will be conferred upon acclaimed pianist, cultural ambassador and educator Lang Lang. Tickets: $550; sponsorships …

JUNE 2013 EVENTS

Chicago Shakespeare 2013 Gala: 5:30 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. program, June 3, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago. Event features sumptuous cuisine, theatrically inspired décor and living art installations. Highlights of the event include the presentation of the third annual …

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SEPTEMBER 2013 EVENTS

American Parkinson Disease Assn (APDA) Walk-A-Thon: Sept. 7, Riverwalk in Naperville, IL. Details will be provided as the event nears. apdamidwest.org

Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball: 6 p.m. Sept. 21 , Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, The Guild of the Chicago Botanic …

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NOVEMBER 2013 EVENTS

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DECEMBER 2013 EVENTS

All Aboard! Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express Party: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents this holiday party in and amongst the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition, Wonderland Express. Ticket prices begin …