People, Philanthropy, and Events

Brew and Build

Smylie Brothers Brew Pub was a fitting backdrop for the Baker Demonstration School’s annual benefit in February. Co-chaired by Aimee Kackley and Kendra Robinson, both of Evanston, the evening welcomed 210 supporters for a night of cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, paddle raise, and presentations by Dan Schwartz, Head of School, and John Llanes, Baker parent. More than $100,000 was raised, going toward scholarships and the renovation of Baker’s athletic field. bakerdemschool.org

Dan Schwartz, Karen Meyer

Kendra Robinson

Sam Mordka, Michelle Cohen

Mercedes Santos

Mark & Amy Smith

Heather & David Rohner

Tracy & Eric Aiden, Lisa Kampwirth

2015 Awards Dinner

The Board of the Harvard Club of Chicago presented the Club’s 2015 Annual Award to Richard and Mary Gray during the organization’s annual event that recognizes Chicagoans who have rendered extraordinary service to the city and beyond. The Chicago Club was filled with 200 guests, all of whom enjoyed dinner and a presentation by James B. Cuno, CEP of the J. Paul Getty Trust in California. The dinner, which serves as the Club’s only fundraiser, is the principal source of scholarship and community service funds for Harvard’s Chicago area students. For more information, contact the Harvard Club of Chicago 847-256-1211.

Roseanna Ander, Molly Curley

Mary & Richard Gray

John & Alexandra Nichols

Susan Bogart, Winnie Keats

John Austin

Judy & Howard McCue, Suzanne McCullagh

Blair & Barbara Kamin

Nurturing the Land

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian hosted its annual benefit, entitled “Nurturing the Land” in February, a night held in the Crystal Ballroom that featured elegant cuisine, auction, and a grand prize raffle. Guests were treated to a presentation by the Chi-Nation Youth Council, who were honored for the advocacy efforts in land preservation, and how Native culture affects the land today. Funds raised from the evening will go on to support the Mitchell Museum’s mission to promote and share a deeper understanding and respect for Native American people. Kathleen McDonald serves as executive director. mitchellmuseum.org

Ivan & Shelly Berk

Bethany Collins, Julie Cutter

Mark Denning

Katie O’Brien

Christine Redcloud, Anthony Pochel, Anita Kneifel

Jim Denomie

Nora Lloyd

Jamie Renee Smith

Norman Sanfield

Jan Berkson, Sue Salisbury, Beth Lent

Evanston Art Center Student Show

More than 300 friends, supporters, and parents of Loyola Academy’s Advanced Placement Studio Art Class crowded The Evanston Art Center in late February in a celebration of the students’ achievements. Hosted by Loyola Academy’s Development office, students of Jane Carney’s class installed their work in the main galleries, then enjoyed a reception in their honor. Students were able to discuss their yearlong concentration of work, which embodied all different mediums. goramblers.org, evanstonartcenter.org