11. League of Chicago Theatres Gala
#11 Theater, Dance, & Music Event
The gala, which is considered a prime industry networking opportunity, honored Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy this year and raised funds for 200 area companies. Next: Spring 2013
The gala, which is considered a prime industry networking opportunity, honored Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy this year and raised funds for 200 area companies. Next: Spring 2013
Photo: Kimmy Noonen Photography
3. Museum of Science and Industry’s Columbian Ball
#4 Benefit (up from #16)
The stylish evening raised nearly $2 million, drew politicians and corporate titans, and served an innovative dinner that included smoking cold soup and appetizers growing from beds of wheat grass. Next: October 20, 2012
The stylish evening raised nearly $2 million, drew politicians and corporate titans, and served an innovative dinner that included smoking cold soup and appetizers growing from beds of wheat grass. Next: October 20, 2012
Photo: J.B. Spector/Museum of Science and Industry Chicago
9. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball
#10 Benefit
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball is the museum’s black-tie biannual fund-raiser. In 2011, it was tied to the opening of the new, permanent Dinosaur Hall, which has the most species of dinosaurs on display anywhere in the country. The 2013 ball will mark the centennial of the museum. Next: June 8, 2013
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Dinosaur Ball is the museum’s black-tie biannual fund-raiser. In 2011, it was tied to the opening of the new, permanent Dinosaur Hall, which has the most species of dinosaurs on display anywhere in the country. The 2013 ball will mark the centennial of the museum. Next: June 8, 2013
Photo: Moloshok Photography Inc.
3. Hammer Museum’s Gala in the Garden
#3 Art & Design Event
Hammer Museum’s Gala in the Garden moves back to October this year (after a September shift in 2011), and will this year honor artists Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman. Next: October 6, 2012
Hammer Museum’s Gala in the Garden moves back to October this year (after a September shift in 2011), and will this year honor artists Barbara Kruger and Cindy Sherman. Next: October 6, 2012
Photo: Stefanie Keenan
