To announce big news about The Chicago Show (formerly known as The Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show), renowned designer and honorary chair Alessandra Branca and The Women’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital hosted a chic soiree at The Casino Club.

Holly Cortes PHOTO BY ROBIN SUBAR
Holly Cortes

Darwin Fitz and Abir Salim PHOTO BY ROBIN SUBAR
Darwin Fitz and Abir Salim

Event chair Suzette Bulley and cochairs Beth Hughes, Keevie Silvay and Heather Webster were among the 150 high-profile board members, designers and dealers in attendance.

Alessandra Branca  PHOTO BY ROBIN SUBAR
Alessandra Branca

Jenny Kimball Brown  PHOTO BY ROBIN SUBAR
Jenny Kimball Brown

Guests learned that the show will return to theMART in the fall with a greater emphasis on furnishings and 20th century dealers. It was also revealed that Branca will headline a buzzy opening-night preview party on Oct. 6, and Bronson van Wyck will be the featured guest at the Young Collectors Night on Oct. 7—both to benefit programs funded by The Woman’s Board.

Julie Thauer and Amy Davidson  PHOTO BY ROBIN SUBAR
Julie Thauer and Amy Davidson

Karen McEniry, Shawna Owens, Eve Rogers, Beth Hughes and Elizabeth Ryan PHOTO BY ROBIN SUBAR
Karen McEniry, Shawna Owens, Eve Rogers, Beth Hughes and Elizabeth Ryan