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INVITED 40 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARRY BRECHEISEN ( MACALLAN); DAN REST (NUTCRACKER) Guests enjoyed a seated presentation. Bob Loquercio Guitar accompaniments accented the evening. Alan Schactman, Raquel Raies, and Quintin Primo Brett Pontoni Small plates rounded out the menu. Attendees enjoyed exclusive Macallan. MACALLAN EVENING WITH THE MASTERS An intimate set gathered at Binny's Beverage Depot's Marcey Street tasting room to sample The Macallan 1824 series. Invitees mixed over specialty Macallan cocktails before adjourning to an exclusive tasting session featuring single malt whiskies paired with small plates by GreenRiver. Jeraldine Mendoza and Dylan Gutierrez Zach Lazar, Ashley Wheater, and Christopher Wheeldon Justin and Dr. Emily Arch Pamella Roland DeVos and Daniel DeVos Larry and Michelle Goodman Sophie Bross, Elizabeth Ryan, and Jessica Steffensen NUTCRACKER OPENING NIGHT Following the world premiere of the Joffrey Ballet's much-anticipated new Nutcracker, the famous Chicago dance troupe celebrated with a party at the Chicago Cultural Center. Joffrey Executive Director Greg Cameron, Artistic Director Ashley Wheater, and honorary event co-chairs Amy Rule and Mayor Rahm Emanuel were among the boldface names present to toast the Christopher Wheeldon- choreographed performance. Katie Grajewski and Alison Fogarty