
The gala had a 1970s disco theme.
Photo: Courtesy of the Children's Place
Ravinia Gala

Ravinia hosted its annual gala outside of Chicago in late July. For a dinner that followed a performance from Joshua Bell and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, designer Jeffrey Foster of Event Creative decked the tent in blue and white hues. The color scheme was inspired by the gala's invitation.
Photo: Russell Jenkins/Ravinia
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Breath of Life Gala

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation celebrated with its annual Breath of Life gala at the National Building Museum in Washington in 2011. Streamers divided the National Building Museum atrium into three spaces.