A Magnificent Night in Africa with The Future of Benin

Warm summer air welcomed friends, family and guests to the first annual summer gala held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the beautiful Smart Museum on the University of Chicago campus.  Guests enjoyed the museum's impressive art collection, Susan Taylor's Windy City Jazz Band and entertainment from The Pocket Book Monologues by Sharon McGee.  Guest of Honor and Personal Assistant to the President of Benin, Ms. Grace Lawani spoke about Benin and personally greeted guests.  The gala was a great success with over 75 supporters in attendance.

  

 

 

For their gracious donations,
The Future of Benin would like to thank:

 

Calos

Asrai Garden 

Namaskar Yoga Studio

Elmhurst Yoga Studio

Kustom Kurves

Lynn Mackenzie

Namaskar yoga studio

Elmhurst Yoga Shala

Lee’s Catering

DJ Ski 2nd Enterprise 

A Better Tan

Charles Patton

Toujours Spa & Salon

Salon Blue

Women & Children First

Kat Mackenzie

Rev. Green

Tiffany Kelly

Edible Arrangements

Toujours Spa & Salon

Chrisio African Hairbrading

MAGIC

Sharon McGhee

Susan Taylor’s Windy City Jazz Band

Grace Lawani

Michael Kuzniar

Starbucks

AFC

M&WIPM Board of Directors

Dr. Margaret Smith, DC

Dun-Wel Lithograph Company

Pizza Capri

The Orbit Room

Apex Yoga International

Susan Taylor’s Windy City Jazz Band