The Threads of Silk Gala offered guests an exquisite dining experience featuring cuisine inspired by cultures along the Silk Road. Guests also enjoyed luscious Silk Road Cocktails created exclusively for Threads of Silk by North Shore Distillery, the first boutique distillery in Illinois.
Entertainment was provided by Silk Road Cabaret Singers in a performance emceed by WTTW’s Cheryl Hamada.
The cabaret was directed by Steve Scott with musical direction by Peter J. Storms. The performers included Jaii Beckley, Danny Bernardo, Christine Bunuan, Katherine Condit, Dipika Cherala, Rob Dorn, Erik Kaiko, and Paul Montondo.