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People  & Parties With Panache Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Butterfly Ball


Alderman Edward Burke, Peggy and Richard Notebaert, Laurene von Klan, Museum president, and Anne Burke.

Over $1.6 million was raised at the Chicago Academy of Sciences' Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2008 Butterfly Ball on Friday, May 2.  The theme for the 10th annual Butterfly Ball was “living green in Chicago” as this was the first sustainable ball in the Museum's history.

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory C. Case of Aon, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. McKenna of Schwarz Paper Company, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Reyes of Reyes Holdings provided dedicated leadership as Butterfly Ball co-chairs, along with a 42-member Ball Committee.

Kurtis Productions created a brief video featuring Nature Museum visitors, staff, and supporters of all ages sharing their eco-resolutions.  A variety of green living tips were displayed throughout the dinner.   Calihan Catering, which uses fresh farm goods from people who practice sustainable agriculture and organic ingredients whenever possible, served a delicious meal including Midwest raised tenderloin of beef set on a red wine reduction sauce. The Flower Firm provided stunning, sustainable arrangements from local nurseries.  Even the Chico Bag gift bags were complete with eco-friendly items.  Guests danced the night away to music provided by the Stu Hirsh Orchestra.

The Butterfly Ball is the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's largest fundraiser with proceeds from the event directly supporting the Museum's exhibitions, public education programs, conservation initiatives, and research efforts.

Celebrating 150 years of science exploration and education, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is the teaching and learning center of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, founded in 1857 as Chicago's first museum dedicated to educating Chicagoans about nature and science through the preservation and display of native specimens, classroom activities, and dissemination of scientific knowledge.


Mamie and Greg Case, Butterfly Ball co-chairs.

 
Christopher and Anne Reyes, Butterfly Ball co-chairs.


Joan and Andrew McKenna, Butterfly Ball co-chairs.

 
Lester and Renee Crown.


Regan Friedmann, Charles Douglas, Museum Board chairman, and Diane and Dana Douglas.


Martha Sutherland and Susan Whiting, Museum trustee.


Ron and Lisa Elkins.


John and Deborah Lahey, Museum trustee.


Tracey Alston, Museum trustee.


Charles and Lisa Tribbett, Museum trustee.


Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra.


John and Deborah Lahey, Museum trustee.


Michelle Hawver, Peggy Notebaert, and Nicole Lacy.


Alejandro and Amelia Silva


Cathleen and William Osborn.


Gary and Victoria Holdren.


Ruthie and Alan McNally.


Lisa and Jeffrey Aronin.


Dona and Samuel Scott.

Photos: Images 1, 4-6, 9, 12-20: Dan Rest. Images 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11: Patti Sotos
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