Steppenwolf annual gala on May 9
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will join more than 600 members of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural communities for "Gala 2015" on Saturday, May 9, at Steppenwolf, 1650 N. Halsted St., at 6:30 p.m.
The event will offer guests a unique opportunity to connect with Steppenwolf ensemble members in their artistic home while enjoying a preview of upcoming productions, cocktails, a gourmet dinner, auction, music and dancing with Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band.
Gala 2015 will start with a special tribute to Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey. Following the tribute, guests will view an exclusive showcase of scenes from Steppenwolf's U.S. premiere production of Rory Kinnear's The Herd, directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan, John Mahoney, Molly Regan and Lois Smith.
Single tickets starting at $1,000 and tables for Gala 2015 are currently available by calling 312-654-5632 or emailing specialevents@steppenwolf.org . The annual gala raises more than $1 million for Steppenwolf's artistic, educational and community programming.
Sculpture exhibition at Willis Tower
"Jeffrey Breslow: Bolder & Boulder," Willis Tower's first outdoor/indoor sculpture exhibition, will be exhibited April 23-Oct. 30.
Longtime Chicago sculptor Jeffrey Breslow integrates found granite boulders and shaped steel. His work ranges from exuberant tabletop creations to outdoor sculptures weighing as many as three tons.
Visit jeffreybreslow.com .
Full calendar of events at the link: www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php .