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INVITED GENERATION J The Auxiliary Board of the Joffrey Ballet hosted an exclusive evening of entertainment and imbibing. After enjoying a performance of the dance troupe's Game Changers show at the Auditorium Theatre, guests mixed and mingled with the featured performers during a cocktail reception at Potter's Lounge in the Palmer House Hilton. Kelly Jakubek, Amber Samuelson, and Ryan Carpenter Michael Amiet and David Kimball with Mick and Jen Guzman Tim Anderson, Rachel Zeeman, Fernando Duarte, D.L. Morriss, Amanda Assucena, and Ravi Shah Camille Palma, Conor MacDonald, and Elisabeth Staab Andreina Ramones, Ashlee Vorachek, Thomas Ortez, and Michael Rabinowitz CHAR ITY R EGISTER OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE. DISCOVERY BALL What: Join dignitaries from Chicago's business and philanthropic communities to support research, programs, and services for the American Cancer Society. When: April 22, 6 PM Where: The Field Museum of Natural History, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Tickets: 312-279-7213; discoveryball.org COMMON THREADS CHEF TAKEOVER What: Indulge in a one-of-a-kind dinner prepared by some of the food industry's biggest stars at this event benefiting Common Threads' in-school programs and featuring honorary hosts Tamron Hall and Top Chef's Gail Simmons. When: April 30, 5 PM Where: Prime & Provisions, 222 N. LaSalle Dr. Tickets: commonthreads.org/cheftakeover RITA HAYWORTH GALA What: Along with cocktails, dancing, and live and silent auctions, the 30th anniversary of Chicago's largest Alzheimer's Association fundraiser features the presentation of the Civic Award and the Family Philanthropy Award to Cathy Edge and the Murphy Family, respectively. When: May 13, 6:30 PM Where: The Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: 312-335-5808; alz.org/galas WISH BALL What: Themed "Illuminate the Journey," this grand gala for Make-A-Wish Illinois features drinks, dinner, and live and silent auctions to raise money to help make ill children's dreams come true. When: May 20, 6 PM Where: Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, 600 E. Grand Ave. Tickets: 312-602-9430; illinois.wish.org PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISA PHILLIPS/COURTESY OF THE JOFFREY BALLET 50 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM