Music Box Hosts Movie Premiere, Chicago Style! September 23, 2015 The historic Music Box Theatre on Southport Avenue will play host to the Red Carpet Premiere of film and television star Armand Assante’s newest film, IN BETWEEN ENGAGEMENTS. A wild, funny romp through the...
Green Tie Ball XXIII The Great Green Gatsby September 5, 2014 The Green Tie Ball is back for it's 22nd year of celebration! You won't want to miss one of the most anticipated charity events of the year!
Let’s Paint the Town Red with the Chicago Bulls Charities! March 27, 2014 As if you really needed another reason to love our Chicago Bulls! This year the Stimulus Social Club is celebrating their 5th Anniversary, and this month they chose to spotlight the Chicago Bulls Charities, also known as the CharitaBulls. Read more about their upcoming event!
The David DeJesus Family Foundation and Cubs Charities Host “Strike A Cord” Celebrity Karaoke Benefit January 11, 2014 My husband David may have been traded to another team, but that does not stop us from returning home and hosting a charity fundraiser with his former teammates. The David DeJesus Family Foundation has teamed up with Cubs Charities to host “Strike a Chord” Celebrity Karaoke to benefit ALS research, a disease which has affected our close friend Brian Schnurstein. The event will feature David, myself, Ryan Chiaverini (Windy City LIVE), Jeff Hoover (WGN), B96 Morning Show team, Danni Allen (winner of Biggest Loser) and Cubs players teaming up with local media personalities and Chicagoans to compete on the microphone. In addition to cocktails, food will be provided by American Junkie, Chicago Q, Siena Tavern, Wow Bao and GT Fish & Oyster.
Imerman Angels Presents the Inaugural Tuxes and Tees Ball September 23, 2013 Imerman Angels invites you to dress to impress at the first annual Tuxes and Tees Ball on Saturday, September 28 at the Roosevelt University Ballroom (430 S. Michigan Avenue) to benefit the mission to enable 1-on-1 support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
Green Tie Ball returns with Willy Wonka Theme! September 3, 2013 One of the city's most celebrated charity events is almost here! This Saturday, Sept. 7th, celebrate Green Tie Ball with Chicago Gateway Green, the organization dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago. This year marks the 22nd annual gala, and the theme is 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.'
Woody Wiffle Ball Classic at Wrigley Field with Kerry Wood, Billy Dec, Matthew Perry, Bill Murray and more! July 9, 2013 When is the last time your Wiffled? As in...played wiffle ball? Join Kerry Wood and his celebrity friends for a weekend of wiffle ball and fun to celebrate and support The Wood Family Foundation.
Make A Wish Foundation Annual Wish Ball April 4, 2013 The Make-A-Wish Foundation Illinois Chapter’s signature fundraiser, the annual black-tie Wish Ball, will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 6pm at the UIC Forum! This will be an evening to remember, featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, raffles and much more!
Chicago Bears Alum Anthony Adams Dancing with Chicago Celebrities at Arthur Murray for Breast Cancer January 31, 2013 a Chicago Thing readers: In my quest to make a fool out of myself on countless occasions, this is an occasion where I can raise money for breast cancer. I am honored to be participating in Arthur Murray Dancing with Chicago Celebrities. Participating in this great event gives me a chance to do what I love: Dance and Compete!
CANstruction A-CAN-emy Awards & Gala May 11, 2012 The CANstruction A-CAN-emy Awards & Gala was last night at Merchandise Mart and it was such a fun event! I attended and wanted you to give you readers a behind the scenes experience… so click away! As you know from our previous entry, CANstruction is a unique charity event that raises donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository by having teams build amazing creations out of cans and other food items. It is the largest donation of food in a single food drive in the city of Chicago – pretty impressive!
