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InvIted Sonya Jackson, Linda Novik O'Keefe, and Brook Jay common threads Jillian Ceithaml and Gail Simmons The James Hotel and several renowned Chicago chefs teamed up with Common Threads for an evening of diverse family-style dishes. Cochaired and organized by Top Chef star Gail Simmons, the event paired each chef with a student from the charity to produce a dish from around the world. More than $70,000 was raised to benefit Common Threads. Sommer Scheer and Tricia Schulte Jane Monzures and Katie Kijowski Alifia Dholkawala and Justin Proctor cameron rocks on More than 250 charitable revelers came out to Gibsons Steakhouse on March 15 to participate in the second annual benefit to combat the debilitating effects of childhood hydrocephalus. Taking part in a night filled with dancing, auctions, and raffles, partygoers helped raise money for the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation and the Cameron Can Foundation. Christine Hanna and RJ Melman Amy Peterson, Michael Twedell, and Cameron Dominick Matt and Rory Dominick John Terlato and chef Doug Psaltis Mary Ellen Hogan, Samantha Rodosta, and Steve Singerman 46 michiganavemag.com Author and wine producer Christine Hanna toasted an evening of great food and wine with RJ Melman of Lettuce Entertain You. Held at RPM Italian, the evening included a six-course meal prepared by executive chef Doug Psaltis. Guests were provided a preview of the latest vintage from Hanna Winery, along with tips from her cookbook, The Winemaker Cooks. christine hanna event photography by randy belice (common threads); allison Fonseco and leilynn a. Farmer (cameron); todd everett (hanna event)