Newberry Events

01/21/2024

We are still dreaming about this lovely spread from Lula Cafe 🤩😋

01/07/2024

🔔Exciting news!🔔 Please join us in welcoming Green Spoon to our list of Exclusive Caterers!! 🎉🥳

Creating food that is elevated yet approachable, sourcing local and in-season ingredients, Green Spoon Kitchen is a from-scratch contemporary American kitchen with a rustic glam presentation. ✨

Brace yourself for the impeccable combination of superb taste, appealing presentation, and exceptional service – your taste buds are in for a sensational treat! 😋😉🤤

12/31/2023

"Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy, Happy New Year Everybody!" - Phyllis McGinley 🥳 🥂 🎉 🍾

📷 Matt Warren Photography
🎉 An Event Less Ordinary
🍽️ Lula Cafe
💐 Juliet Tan Floral Design

12/08/2023

Happy 1st day of Hanukkah! 🕎

Also known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ Hanukkah translates to ‘dedication’ in Hebrew, as this eight-day celebration commemorates a successful revolt against religiously oppressive rulers by Maccabean Jews in 168 B.C. Now, families around the world gather after sundown to light one candle of the Menorah on the first day, two on the second (and so on) while reciting prayers and singing songs of celebration.

12/03/2023

Last night we had a BALL - pun intended 😅😝 - with our friends of Windy City Wedding Dance hosting their recital and gala!!! 🪩✨

So many incredible pros and their talented students showcased during beautiful performances … and can we talk about all the gorgeous and fun outfits, please?! 💃🕺🤩

🍽️ Cocina Fusion
🎶 Howl at the Moon Chicago

12/02/2023

We took a walk down memory lane this afternoon with the darling Matt & Tom, who came over to take some pics to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary 🥰

Congratulations!!!!! ❤️ wishing you many many many more years of love and happiness

11/28/2023

As we close out Indigenous Peoples' Month, here's a look back at our McNickle Center Distinguished Lecture & Reception, catered by Chef Walks First of Ketapanen Kitchen and florals from one of our favorite local florists (with a mission) Southside Blooms, vendors we were able to support, and programs we were able to offer, all because of the many generous donors to the Newberry. 🙏 🤗 🥳

Please consider making a donation to our Annual Fund or your favorite non-profit!

https://www.newberry.org/support/make-a-gift

📸 ZR Images

11/24/2023

We hope you are not too stuffed from the Thanksgiving meal, because today is the perfect day to grab a slice of cake(s) and celebrate National Cake Day! 🤪🍰🎂😋🥧

Photo 1:
📷 Crystal Media
🎉 Crystal Celebrations

Photo 2:
🍽️ Butter and Vine
🎶 Chicago Style Weddings

Photo 3:
📷 Layla Eloá Photography
🍽️ J&L Catering & Events
💐 Anthony Gowder Designs, Inc.
🎶 Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago
🍰 Lutz Cafe and Bakery

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃Whatever you do this holiday, we hope you find your people and have some fun. 🥂🥧 Cheers!

📷 zrWeddings
🎉 Sholeh Events, LLC
🍽️ Jewell Events Catering
💐 Surroundings by colin
🎶 Toast & Jam
🍰 Alliance Bakery

11/18/2023

We are very pleased to highlight Zach Caddy, owner of Zach Caddy: Photographer! 📷 🥳🎉

Besides being a very talented photographer, he is also a wonderful human being, gifted with a calming demeanor and ability to go with the flow -- a useful quality that can sure help when it comes to events, as not every event goes exactly according to plan. 😉

11/12/2023

Where is time going?! 🤪Can't believe it's already time to shout Happy First Anniversary to Christine & Max! 🥰💖🥂🍾🥳

📷 Zachera Photo
🎉 Sholeh Events, LLC
🍽️ Jewell Events Catering
💐 Steve's Flower Market
🍰 ECBG Cake Studio

11/11/2023

We are so delighted to welcome back our friends at the Chicago Journalists Association for another fun cocktail reception and lovely awards ceremony 🍸🏅✨

🍽️ Catered by Design

10/31/2023

"She used to tell me that a full moon was when mysterious things happen and wishes come true." Shannon A. Thompson 👻 🎃 🕸️ 🌓 🧟‍♂️

📷 Everly Collective
🍽️ Catered by Design
💐 Flowers Just For You
🎶 Okyne Medialab, Inc.

10/27/2023

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of working with Firebrand Technologies for their Community Conference in Ruggles Hall, followed by a cocktail hour in Rettinger at the end of a very productive day! 🤓

🍽️ Paramount Events

10/24/2023

It's that time of year for some delicious soup! 🍲🍁🍂

📷 zrWeddings
🎉 Sholeh Events, LLC
🍽️ Jewell Events Catering
💐 Surroundings by colin
🎶 Toast & Jam
🍰 Alliance Bakery

10/20/2023

Ghost & pirates stories for Forbidden Newberry this evening 🎃👻☠️ .. even Mr. Newberry has dressed up for the occasion 👻

🍽️ Catered by Design

Newberry Library

10/14/2023

Not sure which dessert to pick? 🤔🤷 Who says you have to choose just one?!?🤭 😜😋

Happy National Dessert Day! 🥧🍩🍰🎂🍪🍮

📷 Sprung Photo


🍰 Alliance Bakery (photo 1)
Lula Cafe (photo 2)
Sweet Mandy B's (photo 3)
Catered by Design (photo 4)

10/09/2023

10/05/2023

Happy International ! 🎉 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫 🎒✏️

Today, we celebrate all teachers who continue to impart knowledge, wisdom, and meaningful lessons! We are thankful for the enormous contribution that teachers make to education and for building a brighter future. ✨🤓🙏

📷 Anne Ryan, ZR Images

10/04/2023

In honor of National Women's Small Business Month, we are delighted to highlight Beatriz Mercado, floral décor designer and owner of Virginia Wolff Inc.!

Peruvian-born Beatriz Mercado has been designing floral décor for over two decades along with her husband and business partner, Jared Isom.

Together, they create sophisticated, versatile and gorgeous decor for fundraising galas, birthdays, weddings and many more events - including one for former President Obama's event! 💐🌻🌼

10/02/2023

Let the season of galas and fundraisers begin! ✨🎉🥂🌟

🍽️ Cocina Fusion
💐 Ashland Addison Florist Company

09/27/2023

Cocina Fusion's empanadas are A-D-D-I-C-T-I-N-G!! 😋😎😜

📷 Sprung Photo

09/24/2023

Happy First Anniversary, Margaret & Jon! ❤️🎊🥂✨❣️🎉

📷 DeAnda Photography
🍽️ Soul & Smoke
💐 Florist & Hound Design
🎶 DJ-Chicago
📹 With Love Productions

09/23/2023

First day of Fall! 🍁🍂

Nothing says Fall better than the gorgeous foliage in the back of our building...Happy Fall!! 🍂🍁

09/21/2023

After months of careful consideration, Newberry is thrilled to present the newest addition to our exclusive catering list... Nicole Jordan Catering, LLC ✨🎉🎊

With another incredible local, owner-operated company, Nicole Jordan Catering is rooted in service and famous for flawless ex*****on. Nicole and her fabulous team present unparalleled tastes and cuisines worthy of the most distinguished palates. 😋

From the simplicity of approachable flavors, the delight of modern presentations, and the value of fresh, seasonal ingredients, they cater for a wide variety of nfp, corporate and social events -- even the Obama Foundation! 🤩

09/19/2023

Looking for the perfect event venue with an elegant and historic feel? We've got you covered! ✅

Our unique and stunning event spaces will take your gathering to the next level and create lasting memories. 🤩✨🥂

https://www.partyslate.com/venues/the-newberry-library/events/43697

🍽️ Lula Cafe

09/17/2023

Let’s talk about last night, because it was one for the books!! 🥰

Roy & Yessenia celebrated their Walima with elements honoring each one of their cultures - South Asian and Mexican. ✨

Guests enjoyed Halal food while being entertained by a Mariachi band. How precious is that?! 🤩

Witnessing the beauty of different cultures mixing so harmoniously together made us emotional🥺😍

In the words of Maya Angelou “In Diversity, there is beauty and there is strength” ✨

🍽️ J&L Catering & Events + Eat Anmol
💐 Anthony Gowder Designs, Inc.
🎶 Estrellas Mariachi of Chicago

09/13/2023

"Having a berry good time with this dessert." 😜🤤😆😋

📷 Erin Hoyt Photography
🎉 LOLA Event Productions
🍽️ Butter and Vine
💐 Stems
🎶 Elegant Sound and Lighting

09/11/2023

We will be busy bees 🐝 this Fall with some of our favorite returning clients - Chicago Journalists Association & The Royal Oak Foundation - as well as new clients, such as the Illinois Policy Institute, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Society of Architectural Historians ! 🎉🥂🤩✨🤓

📸 The Kring Group
🍽️ Catered by Design

09/09/2023

Happy National Grandparents Day!! ❤️👵👴🥰

📸 Mann Frau
🍽️ Lula Cafe
🎵 Toast & Jam