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The Mane Event: Lincoln Park Zoo Hosts 40th Annual Zoo Ball
Special Events Staff Aug 03, 2017

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Welcome to the Zoo Ball
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Greeters with lanterns welcome guests.

Musicians at entrance
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Musicians at the entrance set the mood as guests arrive.

Don't be afraid of the animals
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Plush animals encourage guests to support the "Fund a Need" program.

Grab a cocktail
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A rustic bar.

Smile!
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Guests snap a shot at the photo booth.

Seating area
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A home-style seating area.

Silent auction set-up
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The silent auction.

Auction signage
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Auction signage carries through the rustic look.

Anyone for Escada?
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An Escada handbag up for auction.

Ready for dinner
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The dining area in the dinner tent. 

A walk in Africa
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Leaving the city behind, guests were treated to a majestic trip through the woodlands and grasslands of Africa. Erin McDonald Co., Frost Chicago, and Jewell Events Catering worked closely together to create an ambiance that emulated the vast African landscape using papyrus, natural rustic colors, wood, and copper accents. 

 

A place setting
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Dramatic place setting.

The menu
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The menu cover .... 

Zoo Ball menu
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... and inside. From Jewell Events Catering: A mini iceberg wedge salad accented with a giraffe lavosh, tableside service of suya filet mignon and Zulu fire grilled prawn, and strawberry-lemon tart.

Signature cocktail
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From Jewell, the event's signature gin and tonic.

Sushi appetizer
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The pretty sushi appetizer.

French onion tartlet
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French onion tartlet.

Savory bite
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Bacon-wrapped breadsticks.

Zucchini wraps
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Zucchini wraps.

Tiny tacos
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Bite-size tacos.

Ready for dinner
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The beautiful dinner table.

Salad course
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The salad course: Gluten-free mini iceberg wedge with chopped bacon, tomato, blue cheese, spicy Green Goddess sauce, accented with a "giraffe" lavosh.

Entree course
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The entree: Suya filet mignon and Zulu Fire grilled prawn, Potatoes Savoyard, bundle of green asparagus, plum tomatoes with baby spinach, and Zulu Fire tomato vinaigrette.

And for dessert ...
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Dessert course: Strawberry Lemon Tart, composed of strawberry compote, lemon custard, strawberry pink peppercorn bavaroise, chocolate cremeux, fresh mango, fresh berries and bubble sugar.

Rocking the stage
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The Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra rocks the party.

Ready to dance
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The beautiful tent comes alive with lighting as guests get ready to dance dance dance.

Late-night bite
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A doughnut cart provides a late-night bite.

Let's go 'glamping'
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The lovely "glamping" lounge area.

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