A Restaurant King’s Latest Role May 20, 2017 This interest in movies is not an out-of-the-blue pipe dream. For many years he has been friends with and says he has learned much from such actor pals as David Schwimmer. He credits the local director, teacher and actress Joyce Piven with "giving me the basics" and he has for some time been taking acting lessons with Doug McDade, a longtime ensemble member of Shattered Globe Theatre.
Chicago AutoShow 2016 February 10, 2016 Toes cold, Chicago? Dreaming of the summer, when festivals, events and chances to get outside and be a part of something abound? While winter in the Windy City doesn't offer the kind of outdoor fun and camaraderie of a Pitchfork or Lollapalooza, the Chicago Auto Show is the Windy City's winter hot spot, offering all manner of welcome surprises (even if cars aren't your thing).
The Junior Council’s 28th Annual Snowball January 14, 2016 In a couple of weeks, one of the most exciting events in Chicago is going to be held and for a great cause. The Junior Council will be hosting their 28th Annual Snowball, a black tie event hosting 2,000 young professionals for a night of dancing, drinking, eating and socializing while raising money for the Infectious Disease Clinic at the children's hospital. It's a great opportunity for networking, making new friends and supporting a cause that will give kids a chance at life when they may not have had one before. We promise this is a night you will NOT forget!
Win A Trip to HONG KONG at Luckyrice’s Chicago Feast! Cathay Pacific Wants to Send A Lucky Chicagoan on a Trip of a Lifetime! August 31, 2015 **Updated Sept 28th, 2015!!** Thanks to Cathay Pacific Airways and Lucky Rice, Chicagoans feasted on the city’s best Pan Asian bites from top chefs from Sunda and other city favorites. The food festival...
Celebrity Chef Ball 2014 November 2, 2014 Celebrity Chef Ball 2014 Brings Together the Best of Chicago Food and Drink! Hello, everyone! I’m Chris Kierig, Communications Manager at Meals on Wheels Chicago. I am so exciting to tell you all...
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!
Team Fox Professionals of Chicago Present Party Like a Fox! May 30, 2014 Great Scott! Join guest blogger and Team Fox Professionals of Chicago chair Sam Bettis at their Party Like A Fox Gala Friday, June 6th to raise funds for Parkinson's Disease research!
Culinary Care Celebrates 500 Meals Delivered! March 5, 2014 Culinary Care is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that delivers meals to in-need families & individuals affected by cancer to help provide one less worry during such a difficult time. We started in 2013 and we are now celebrating our 500th meal delivered!
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**
FCACC’s Big Night Celebrates 9 Year Anniversary September 19, 2013 Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control (FCACC) is celebrating the return of its annual Celebrity Chefs event, Big Night, on Thursday, September 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center. The event features over a dozen of Chicago’s finest chefs serving tastings of their favorite dishes, complemented by wine and the infamous “muttini” bar, as well as a silent auction, raffles and live entertainment.
