AGENDA WHERE: The Drake Hotel, Chicago WHEN: 6 p.m. TICKETS: $350 The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois pays homage to “Old Chicago” during its 34th annual gala, this year honoring Chicago Police Department (CPD) Chief Superintendent Eddie Johnson and his son CPD Officer Daniel Johnson. nkfi.org/gala
OCTOBER 25
LSCRF FALL BENEFIT LUNCHEON WHERE: Hilton Chicago,
OCTOBER 26 / HOUSE IN THE WOOD GALA Lindsay Philben, Adam Motin, Katie Taylor-Couturiaux and Darin Couturiaux. Photography by Robin Subar
in the community. Keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author Steven Levitt will join to discuss the high stakes of extreme poverty and the power we have to change the world. opportunity.org/national-summits/2019-light-upthe-night
Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival benefitting Make-AWish Illinois. Kickoff the fall season at the largest outdoor benefit and celebration on the North Shore, featuring jack-olantern’s, live music, hayrides, a pumpkin maze, and more. highwoodpumpkinfest.com
OCTOBER 5
OCTOBER 16
GLENKIRK BENEFIT BASH WHERE: Ravinia Green
Country Club, Riverwoods WHEN: 6:30 p.m. TICKETS: Starting at $150. Glenkirk hosts its 22nd annual signature fundraiser, raising funds for the organization’s many programs that support individuals with disabilities, connecting them with meaningful opportunities. glenkirk.org
OCTOBER 11-13
THE GREAT HIGHWOOD PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WHERE: Downtown
Highwood WHEN: 4 to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. TICKETS: $3 daily admission; $5 weekend pass. Join Highwood in celebrating the 10th anniversary of The
SHOP YOUR CAUSE OPENING NIGHT WHERE: The Lake Forest Shop WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Ellen Stirling and the team at The Lake Forest Shop kick off the 2019 Shop Your Cause event. Jim Karas will serve as guest speaker, and honorees from the organizations that will receive a portion of the sales during the four-day event will be among the guests. thelakeforestshop.com
OCTOBER 19
MEET THE AUTHOR: SUSAN ORLEAN WHERE: Wilmette Junior
High School WHEN: 2 p.m. The Wilmette Public Library hosts author Susan Orlean as part of its Meet the Author series. The New York Times
bestselling author will discuss her latest work, The Library Book. wilmettelibrary.info
OCTOBER 19
FIELD MUSEUM GALA WHERE: Field Museum,
Chicago WHEN: 6:30 p.m. TICKETS: $1,000 The Field Museum and gala chair, Megan Hoffmann, present a black tie affair honoring Judy Block with the Marshall Field V Award for Distinguished Leadership, and Michael O’Grady, CEO of Northern Trust, will accept the inaugural Corporate Philanthropy Award, recognizing 125 years of Northern Trust’s partnership with the museum. pjhchicago. com/event/thefieldmuseum
OCTOBER 22
SOLTI NIGHT 2019 WHERE: The Casino, Chicago WHEN: 6 p.m. TICKETS: $350
Join Lady Solti for a toast to young American conductors followed by a seated dinner and program. soltifoundation.us
OCTOBER 24
GIFT OF LIFE GALA
SHERIDAN ROAD 45
720 South Michigan Avenue WHEN: Auction 11 a.m.; Luncheon at noon. Co-chairs Justyna Della Valle and Michelle Williams will welcome guests to the 34th annual Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation’s (LSCRF) Fall Benefit Luncheon with special guest Martin Short. Proceeds from the event will fund innovative breast cancer research and education programs at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. lynnsage.org/ events/fall-benefit-luncheon
OCTOBER 26
HOUSE IN THE WOOD GALA WHERE: Theater on the Lake,
Chicago WHEN: 5 p.m. VIP reception; 6 to 11 p.m. general admission. TICKETS: $350 per individual; tables starting at $2,520. Experience the stunning city lights from Theater on the Lake and inspire Chicago’s children to reach for the stars at House In the Wood camp during the North Shore Board of Northwestern Settlement’s signature event. The evening will feature a live benefit auction with luxury vacations, a performance by Mike & Joe, cocktails, and a seated dinner. All proceeds support Northwestern Settlement’s year-round outdoor education and summer camp programs in Delavan, Wisconsin. northshoreboard.org/attend-the-gala