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INVITED Matt Castellini, Mary Kate Clifford, Catherine Russell, and Tim Castellini Rob Krebs, Anne Krebs, and Welz Kauffman Keene and Megan Addington The 2012 gala benefit, Leading Ladies, honored Ravinia's Women's Board with a 50th anniversary celebration contributing to the festival's "reach, teach, play" mission for music education in schools. The evening included performances by Patti LuPone and Patricia Racette in addition to a concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. ravinia 2012 gala benefit Jeanne Denison, Patti LuPone, Patricia Racette, Elizabeth Bergmann, and Judy Castellini Monica Canellis and Jill Logiudice Jeremy Dubin, and Jonny Imerman DC Crenshaw, shine and dine Step Up Women's Network welcomed nearly 600 members, supporters, and guests to its annual fundraiser gala at Galleria Marchetti. Guests enjoyed a silent auction and fare from Chicago's finest restaurants, and met teens who participate in the nonprofit's mentorship and after-school programs. The evening raised $142,000 to benefit Step Up. Elizabeth Wehmann and Oscar Erica and Michael Strama Stacey Cohen and Lynn Parrino Lindsay Carlton with Eloise Chris and Keith and Shari Johnson with Chelsea paws chicago beach party 32 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM More than 400 people and 100 pups joined PAWS Chicago at Castaways North Avenue Beach Boathouse for the humane society's 10th annual beach party presented by Moroccanoil. Lucky dogs were treated to a buffet and massages while their owners enjoyed dinner, auctions, a raffle, and dancing. The event raised more than $215,000 to help save the lives of Chicago's homeless animals. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK GIBSON AND ROBERT CARL (RAVINIA FESTIVAL); ELENA BAZINI AND MERRILL ROBINSON JR. (SHINE AND DINE); MALIA RAE PHOTOGRAPHY (PAWS)