Benefit and Auction
Spring Salons to Benefit Baker!
This year, in lieu of a single event, four salons featuring engaging speakers, dynamic conversation, exciting venues, great food, and wonderful company were offered to our Baker community.
Saturday, April 10
Let's Talk Art
Three-part conversation about art for personal and public consumption featuring Japanese-born artist and Art Institute professor Michiko Itatani, private collector and gallery owner (and Baker parent) Byron Roche, and Walsh Gallery purveyors (and Baker parents) Julie and Ralph Walsh. Pan-asian fare served at the Walsh Gallery.
Saturday, April 17
Public Radio in Private
A behind-the-scenes look at how stories and programs come to life on public radio with a dynamic presentation led by Steve Edwards, former host of 848 and acting program director of Chicago Public Radio, hosted at architect Myron Hunt's own 1896 landmark home, now home to Baker parents Doug Haight and Liz Reeves. A fun, family-style dinner closed out the night.
Saturday, April 24
Serata Italiana: Gastronomia e Teatro
Baker parent Greg Allen, founder and director of the local Neo-Futurists, and fellow Baker parent Mickle Maher, playwright and co-founder of Theater Oobleck, will enlighten guests about experimental Chicago theatre. An intimate evening of great food and good wine will follow hosted by Baker parents Steve Schwartz and Christina Robertson upstairs at Campagnola.
Friday, April 30
Intriguing Alumni
Distinguished Baker alumni Christie Hefner and Senator William A. Marovitz, models of public and private accomplishment, drew on their own experiences as they engaged guests in a joint presentation about how school and life intersect. Guests joined them for a casual dinner at the home of baker parents Letitia and Jeff Mann.
This new event for our newly independent school was wonderfully successful and we look forward to seeing you all next year!
Sincerely,
Liz Reeves, Fund Development Committee Chair
Addie Goodman, Director of Advancement
Volunteer
Please contact Addie Goodman in the Development Office if you are interested in helping out with the 2011 benefit.
Donate
We are already thinking about the 2011 online auction. Do you have a fabulous vacation home you'd like to donate for a week or weekend? What about a connection at a local eatery or other business? Please contact Addie Goodman in the Development Office and she’ll help facilitate your donation.