Join us in the beautiful home of The Fortnightly of Chicago for our annual gala, Celebrating Frances Glessner. Frances Macbeth Glessner (1848-1932) was an extraordinarily gifted woman. Her talents ranged from embroidery to silversmithing, and jewelry making to beekeeping. An accomplished pianist, she and her husband John were among the most devoted supporters of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during the first four decades of its existence, regularly welcoming the leading musicians of the world into their home. The event will include small bites and beverages, and the opportunity to tour the former home of Bryan and Helen Lathrop, an 1892 Georgian Revival masterpiece by McKim, Mead & White, which has served as the home of The Fortnightly since 1922. Frances Glessner was an active member of The Fortnightly for more than 50 years and presented the organization with a beautiful silver sweetmeat dish she handcrafted in 1905, which will be on display. A brief program will include a welcome from the current president of The Fortnightly, remarks on Frances Glessner and her impact on Chicago, and the presentation of the annual John and Frances Glessner Award to Linda P. Miller, immediate past president of Friends of Historic Second Church. $250 per person / $225 members Gala limited to 150 attendees Purchase Tickets SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES For sponsorship opportunities, click here, or contact us at 312-326-1480 or info@glessnerhouse.org. SPONSORS Silversmith ($5,000) Anonymous (3) Maria Corpuz and John Hug Bill Hinchliff David Martland Bill and Penny Obenshain Barry Sears and Kathy Rice David Varnerin Jewelry Maker ($2,500) Berglund Construction Deneen Marie Bryce Kathleen Carpenter Glessner House Docents and Volunteers Joan Goldstein Art Kruski and Priscilla Russell Erica C. Meyer John and Allegra Nethery Steve and Marilyn Scott Pianist ($1,000) Robert Adamshick Terry Anderson and Tom Gotlund Thomas E. II and Barbara C. Donnelley Family Fund-The Donnelley Foundation Jean Follett Glenn and Donna Gabanski Tom and Nancy Klein Ronald and Kathy Loch Janis W. Notz, in memory of John K. Notz, Jr. Cynthia Phillips Allan B. and Angela C. Vagner Beekeeper ($500) Holly and William Charles Joann Faulhaber Joan Friedman Walker and Carolyn Johnson Carl Klein Nate Lielasus and John Cramer Stuart Miller Embroiderer (up to $499) Ed Hirschland and Chris Lonn All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. A portion of each ticket is considered a tax-deductible contribution. All purchasers will receive a tax letter following the event.
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