* TOP TEN (MOST IMPORTANT) *
Modern Wing Opening Day
- The Art Institute of Chicago's $300 million addiion, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, opens its foors, making the AIC the second largest art musuem in the US. View 20th and 21st century works by Cindy Sherman, Pablo Picasso, Gerhard Richter and many more.
- Opening, MAY 16th, FREE admission until May 23rd
- 159 E. Monroe St. (312) 443.3626 OR artic.edu
Driehaus Awards For Fashion Excellence
- The eight annual charity runway show feautures the collections of some of the leading fashion design students from local schools. The eventing also includes a reception and silent auction.
- MAY 15th at 6pm
- Tickets: $125 -$250
- 700 S. Des Plaines Ave. (312) 225.2215 OR events@rsvpartners.com
le Dress City of Lights Runway Show
- Wicker Park boutique le Dress celebrates its one year anniversary with a fashion show at Vertigo Sky Lounge in the Dana Hotel. Enjoy appetizers and $5 Skyy vodka cocktails, and receive a VIP card good for 30% off a purchase at le Dress.
- MAY 29th 9pm- 11pm
- RSVP at ledress@zapwater.com
- 660 N. State St. (312) 697.9899 OR ledresschicago.com
* PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS *
70 Days For 70 Years
- The Hyde Park Art Center celebrates its 70th anniversary wth a 70 day series of programs, performances, workshops and events featuring notable artists such as Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn.
- Through JULY 4
- Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell Ave.
- (773) 324.5520 OR hydeparkart.org
Movie Night At The Terrace At Conrad
- The Conrad Chicago kicks off it's summer Sunda movie nights on the Terrace at Conrad with a showing of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Relax in oversized chairs, sofas and daybeds and order from he new Grand Iron Grill menu as you watch.
- MAY 31st
- 521 N. Rush St. (312) 645.1500 OR conradhotels.com
* SOCIAL ARTS *
City Style House Tour
- Take a walking our of some of he most innovative and dramatic homes in Lincoln Park. Proceeds benefit Chicago City Day School.
- MAY 17th 1pm to 5pm
- Tickets: $140 in advance; $155 at the door.
- Starts at 2214 N. Magnolia Ave. (773) 327.0900 OR citystylehousetour.com
Open Your Heart To The Children Benefit
- Hedge Funds Care, which works to help prevent abuse and treat child abuse victims, hosts its annual benefit.
- MAY 20th 5:30pm
- Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center
- 78 E. Washington St. (212) 991.9600 ext. 342 OR hedgefundscare.org
Restaurant Extravaganza
- Enjoy cusine from some of Chicago's best restaurants, including Maza and McCormick and Schmick's. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- MAY 20th 5:45pm
- Tickets: $350
- Hilton Chicago - 720 S. Michigan Ave. (312) 953.3257 OR stjude.org/fourstarschicago
Imagine Fashion Show
- Sudents form the International Academy of Design and Technology unveil the chic designs inspired by local sponsors, including boutique Akira, fashion designer Kate Coxsworth of Kate Boggiano and handbag designer, Sonal Gandhi. A portion of the proceeds benefis the Humane Society, Bridge of Success, the Lynn Sage Foundation and the Sierra Club.
- MAY 21st 8pm
- Tickets: $40
- The Great Hall at Union Station - 210-225 S. Canal St. (312) 980.9295 or iadtchicago.edu
Nicky's Week
- RA Sushi donates 100% of its proceeds from the sale of specially marked food and beverages to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- MAY 24th- 30th
- RA Sushi - 1139 N. State St. (312) 274.0011; 2601 Aviator Ln. in Glenview (847) 510.1100; 310 Yorktown Ctr. in Lombard (630) 627.6800 OR rasushi.com
Tutor/ Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference
- This biannual conference is aimed at improving the quality and availability of tutoring programs and mentors throughout Chicago. The conference connecs leaders and supporters and helps them share their ideas from across the world.
- MAY 28th- 29th
- Northwestern University School of Law - 375 E. Chicago Ave. (312) 492.9614 OR tutormentorconnection.org
Goodman Theatre Gala
- Actor Mandy Patinkin performs with Paul Ford on piano at Goodman Theatre's annual black tie gala. Enjoy dinner and dancing to band Gentlemen of Leisure.
- MAY 30th 6:30pm
- Fairmont Chicago - 220 N. Columbus Dr. (312) 443.3811 ext 586 OR goodmantheatre.org
Youth Advocacy Awards
- Social service agency UCAN hosts an evening to honor youth who have overcome obstacles of abuse and neglect. Several students and their foster parens receive scholarships and prestigous awards.
- JUNE 2nd 5:30pm
- Tickets: $300
- Four Seasons Chicago - 120 E. Delaware PL. (312) 553.2000 OR ucanchicago.org
* STYLE FILE *
Fashion Columbia Scholarship Luncheon
- Enjoy lunch wtih Columbia fashion students as they showcase their original creations. Proceeds benefit the Nena Ivon Scholarship Fund.
- MAY 12th 11:30am to 1:30pm
- Tickets: $175 - $250
- Winter Garden at the Harold Washington Library - 400 S. State St. (312) 369.6600 OR colum.edu/tickets
Halo For Men and Nicholas Joseph Grand Opening
- Celebrate the newest locations of Halo for Men and Nicholas Joseph Custom Tailors with complimentary drinks and appetizers from Bull & Bear.
- MAY 14th 4pm to 7pm
- RSVP to events@zapwater.com
- Halo for Men and Nicholas Joseph - 70 W Madison St. (312) 606.4256 OR halochicago.com
Alison Victoria Collection
- Alison Gramenos of Alison Victoria Interiors unveils her latest furniture collection. Twenty percent of sales benefit CURE, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy.
- MAY 14th 8pm
- New Leaf - 1820 N. Wels St. (702) 610.8813 OR alisonvictoriainteriors.com
It's Great To Be Jake! Store Launch
- Boutique Jake celebraes the opening of It's Great to be Jake!, its new store within a store that offers men's and women's fashion between $50 and $250. Get a $20 gift card when you spend $100 or more.
- MAY 15th - 17th
- Jake - 939 N. Rush St. (312) 664.5553; 565 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka (847) 501.5253 OR shopjake.com
Valentino Trunk Show
- Shop the esteemed designer's fall 2009 collection, and enjoy informal modeling from 12 noon to 3pm.
- MAY 21st
- Saks Fifth Avenue- 700 N. Michigan Ave. (312) 799.5230 OR saks.com
Asian Street Fashion and Wedding Culture
- A panel of local Asian American cultural and fashion experts discusses Asian street fashion and wedding trends.
- MAY 21st 5:30pm
- Macy's on State Street- 111 N. State St. - 7th Floor (312) 781.1000 OR macys.com
EVERYONE PLEASE CHECK THESE EVENTS OUT.
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