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The Children's Medical Research Foundation
This elegant venue is the setting for the Foundation’s celebrations of its 16th year with hope that a breakthrough to a cure is here for Kirby and the other children. Executive Chef Mark Payne will serve a signature four-course dinner from his award-winning kitchen, following a champagne cocktail reception in the adjoining Loge. We will be treated to the magical sounds of the Michael Lerich Orchestra, which has entertained us for the past 15 years! And silent auction packages promise to tempt sports, travel, dining, spa and shopping enthusiasts.
-curekirby.org
newyorksocialdiary.com
That toddlin' town Chicago: More than 1300 gathered at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on a Saturday earlier this month for the 49th annual Children’s Ball which is sponsored by the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC) of Children’s Memorial Hospital. The ball was a celebration of the MRIC 2007 campaign which raised $3.1 million for pediatric medical research.
Co-chairs were Lisa Lewis of Oak Park and Jenny Patinkin of Chicago. The theme was Galaxy Gala, a nod to the era of space exploration of the 1950s and 60s.
The space ship theme was evident from the cocktail hour with time machines, an alien band of musicians, robotic drink-dispensing machines as well as roaming “alien” guests in black tie.
Michael Lerich’s 17-piece orchestra provided the evening’s soundtrack, with professional dancers boogeying on stage with the crowd boogeying on the dance floor.
They announced the co-chairs of the 2008 campaign and ball: Meredith Bluhm-Wolf and Emily Emmerman. The Medical Research Institute Council was established in 1951 as a private independent initiative to raise funds for innovative biomedical research. Since 1991, the MRIC has been raising funds exclusively for research at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago is recognized as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country by rankings published in the U.S. News & World Report. Its physicians are on the faculty at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
-newyorksocialdiary.com
Modern Luxury Brides Chicago
As the choice performer of many top industry professionals, Michael Lerich and his team of oustanding musicians and singers will keep guests entertained all night long. Lerich, who trains all band members to learn an extensive variety of music, has created a positive name for himself as an expert in the industry.
-Modern Luxury Brides Chicago
The Michael Lerich Orchestra kept the ladies entertained as they performed beneath the marquee at Esquire Theater and the day ended with brides taking home a giant Juicy Couture swag bag fi lled with fabulous gifts. A percentage of the proceeds benefi ted Go Red for Women.
-Modern Luxury Brides Chicago
Chicago Sun Times
The Michael Lerich Orchestra spanned the eras -- playing everything from big band to disco. His selections kept the dance floor hopping throughout the night. Leslie Hindman conducted a live auction, which included a "Birthday Bash in the Bulgari Vault" for 12 people. It went to Gail Elmore, Service Club past president, for $4,000. An afterparty cabaret carried on until 1:30 a.m.
- Chicago Sun-Times
Brides.com
The newlyweds were hoisted up on chairs during the hora as Michael Lerich and his orchestra played "Hava Nagila." "Everyone was on the dance floor at that moment, " the bride remembers.
- Brides.com
panacheprivee.com
Michael Lerich's orchestra provided the soundtrack for the evening while 15 professional dancers from Stage Factor, Inc. boogied on stage as the crowd kept the dance floor packed at all times.
- panacheprivee.com
Houston Modern Luxury Brides
The Private Dining Rooms of Spiaggia kicked off the event with delectable cuisine and Greg Christian Catering provided mouthwatering savories along the walk, complimented by Perrier Jouet Champagne. The street stayed rocking with the swinging sounds of The Michael Lerich Orchestra as brides feasted their senses on couture gowns, breathtaking jewels and delectable cakes and sweets. A percentage of the proceeds benefited the American Heart Association.
-Houston Modern Luxury Brides
