Second Annual Playing It Forward Ping Pong Ball October 27, 2014 I’m Carrie, founder of the Jackson Chance Foundation and lucky mom of Jackson and his little brother Max. We were blessed to have Jackson in our lives for 10 short, but amazing months and now have our very...
Talking about my CBS Criminal Minds role on WGN Radio 720am with Sirott & Murciano October 25, 2014 Had a blast talking to Bob and Marianne on WGN Radio this week! Spilled the beans on how I got cast on CBS' Criminal Minds (I actually didn't get the part at first!) and inviting everyone to the viewing party at Rockit this Wednesday, October 29th!
Hoo HA Comedy to benefit The Center for Enriched Living at Rockit Burger Bar September 17, 2014 Bradley Kent has never hosted a comedy show before. In fact, he's never done stand-up. So how did he get a hosting gig at Hoo HA Comedy, one of Chicago's best stand-up comedy showcases? Bradley, 26, is...
Spike TV’s Frankenfood Show Mash Up August 16, 2014 I had a blast being on the Spike TV show, Frankenfood! A competition-reality series following New York executive chef and restaurateur Josh Capon and actor/musician/restaurateur Tony Luke Jr on their insane quest to find new and unique flavor combinations by pairing existing dishes together (think chicken flavored cheesecake and turtle tacos!?!) - the result tends to either be a delicious dish...or an awful miss! Check out this crazy spastic mash-up!!
Guaranteed Mad Fun: The Madhatter’s Fun House on June 14 June 11, 2014 Each year, Lookingglass Theatre’s Junior Board hosts one of Chicago’s most unique fundraisers – The Madhatter’s Ball. If you’ve never heard of The Madhatter’s Ball, it is a high-energy, themed celebration that brings together Chicago’s young professionals all for a great cause!
Listen to What’s Good This Week on the Weekly Show with Jordan! May 31, 2014 Click here to hear Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec‘s inside scoop on the best fundraising and charity events with Jordan on his latest Saturday weekly segment called “What’s Good with Billy Dec” on 103.5 Kiss FM!
CNN Original Series “Chicagoland” Showcases the Realities of Chicago April 16, 2014 CNN’s original series Chicagoland has showcased some of the many trials and triumphs of the Windy City. From the art and diversity to sports and politics, we’ve gotten a great glimpse of what it’s like to be a Chicagoan. What I wish Chicagoland offered viewers were more of the organizations and communities of people helping the fight.
CNN and Robert Redford Chicagoland Advanced Screening and After Party at The Underground March 11, 2014 Check out photos from the advanced screening for the CNN Original Series "Chicagoland" and the after party at The Underground!
Meez Meals delivering healthy food & supporting Common Threads with Meals for Good November 25, 2013 Meez Meals, a Chicago company that delivers recipes along with healthy ingredients prepped and ready to cook at home, is joining forces with Common Threads to introduce “Meals for Good.” The yearlong partnership is designed to offer healthy meal solutions through an efficient delivery process.
Chicago effort to help Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, hosted by the Consul General & Billy Dec at Sunda November 15, 2013 ** UPDATED November 15, 2013 : Here is a link to donate to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan right now: http://www.crowdrise.com/FundraiserforTyphoonHaiyan**
