\ More than 20 unique 'pet palaces' will debut at River North area design and retail stores at the River North Association's annual Design Walk June 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entitled the Parade of Pet Homes, this special exhibit features functional pet homes designed by top Chicago-area designers. The event is free.
Guests at Design Walk will be treated to complimentary food and drink while discovering a wealth of locally owned and absolutely unique furniture, accessories and accessories boutiques.
They will also be the very first to view the pet palaces, which will remain on display outside all of the participating retailers through July 22, when they will be auctioned off to benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society at their 'Let's Pet Together Event'.
'Lovers of fine design want to treat their prized pets to the very best, as well. The parade features of one-of-a-kind, functional yet fanciful, pet homes that will make your special pet feel truly pampered,' according to Boyce Moffitt, co-owner of No Place Like and chairman of the event. The 'Parade of Pet Homes' is sponsored in part by Cosmopolitan Bank & Trust.
Participating Design Walk retailers include: The Ambiente Collection, Arrelle Fine Linens, Artemide, Cambium, Fast Frame, The Golden Triangle, Kreiss Collection, Lamin-8, Lightology, LuxeHome at the Merchandise Mart, Material Culture, MG Gallery, No Place Like, Oscar Isberian Rugs, Orange Skin, Sawbridge Studios, Svenska Mobler, The Tile Gallery, Thomas Jolly Antiques and Wear Eyewear.
Additional pet homes will be on display at Cosmopolitan Bank & Trust and the Lenox Suites Hotel. www.rivernorthassociation.com .
Between June 18 and July 22 the public is invited to tour the homes and vote for their favorite 'Pet Palace'.
Winning bids will be announced after the 4th annual 'Let's Pet Together' event to benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society, taking place on Thursday, July 22 at the Erie Café. This annual ACS summer mixer brings together pet lovers and their canine companions for appetizers, bars, entertainment.
See www.anticruelty.org or call (312) 644-8338 x341.