The People’s Music School 40th Anniversary Celebration Tonight, So Bright Join them as they celebrate 40 years of transforming lives through music, honoring the legendary Jimmy Chamberlin, Chicago’s own musical icon and business leader. As the only fully tuition-free…
A Night at the Museum hosted by Chicago’s 100 Black Men was a wonderful time! It had been years since I visited the Museum of Science and Industry so when I found out that was the venue selected for this charity event, I was…
This gala is one of Chicago’s signature and premier social events of the year with support from corporate leadership, sponsors, dignitaries, civic leaders, public officials, alumni and other guests that believe and help fund the UNCF mission. The UNCF Chicago office has…
MANGIA!!! Dining with a purpose! Eating for a cause!!! This past week, I had the pleasure of being selected along with other food bloggers to be the first to try the upcoming menu for “Eat a Dish for Make A Wish”.…
First Look for Charity is considered one of Chicagoland’s largest single day charitable events. Over the last 24 years, the event has raised over $42 million dollars for local charities. This year, First Look for Charity will benefit 18 local organizations. The 25th Annual First Look for…
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2016 Chicago Auto Show Sneak Preview First Look for Charity Preview Event
First Look for Charity is the premiere gala event of the winter and what makes it even more special is that its proceeds are donated to almost 20 charities in the Chicago area. I have been to the event in the past and truly…
Fighting with Fashion! KOBC2015! This past Saturday, breast cancer survivors gave cancer the ole One-Two punch! The Barbara Bates Foundation held its Fighting with Fashion fashion show gala on the 9th floor of the Marvelous Macy’s on State st. The event space was transformed…
Let’s go Galavanting!!! Disco Balls, Shake Yo’ Groove Thing, Afro’s, Lava Lights, Polaroid Camera’s, and Plenty of Action …Studio 54 was the theme of this years Chicago Gateway Green’s Green Tie Ball XXIV. Chicago Gateway Green (CGG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to greening…