Approximately $2 million was raised to support the vision of the Museum of Science and Industry during the Chicago landmark’s annual Columbian Ball. About 700 guests attended the evening, which awarded the Prtizker Foundation with the Excellence in Education Award for their remarkable contributions to the Museum over the last several decades. The night featured amazing food, drink, and dancing, as well as the exploration of the Museum’s newest temporary exhibitions, Brick by Brick and Above and Beyond. msichicago.org

Yvette and Shawn Henry Photography by Jeff Schear, Allison Neidt Toonen, and J.B. Spector

Rita and John Canning

Margo Newtown, Lori Hill, Julie Capes

Shirley Massey, Cindy Pritzker, Pat Mosena, Margot Pritzker

Greg and Kim Wasson, Joanna and Stewart Wasson

Co-chairs Christina and Christopher Begy