2014 Evening in Bloom

Photographs of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show's "Evening in Bloom Preview Benefit" held at beautiful Navy Pier in Chicago. Attendees previewed the gardens in all its grandeur, the evening before the show opens to the public while indulging in a variety of food from notable Chicago restaurants and chefs, desserts by Eli's Cheesecake and the Chicago Area Retail Baker's Association. They also enjoyed wine from Kim Crawford, Mark West and Ruffino Prosecco, beer and specialty cocktails by Double Cross Vodka.

More than 600 attendees of Evening in Bloom enjoyed an inaugural look at the annual Chicago Flower & Garden Show, presented by Mariano's with proceeds benefitting local charities: Chicago Gateway Green, Garden Gallery & Studio, The Peterson Garden Project, Urban Alliance and Union League Club Boys & Girls Clubs