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Get your sexy on and get great ideas for making sustainable choices by purchasing your tickets now for the second-annual Green Ribbon Gala, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at one of Chicago’s hottest venues, American Junkie, 15 W. Illinois St. The new Green Ribbon Foundation in Illinois is the catalyst for connections and change, the tie between concept and practice that inspires entrepreneurial businesses to think, initiate and act sustainably.

Empower through entertainment: that is the Kollaboration mission. Who are we? We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to building a strong Asian and Pacific Islander (API) presence in the entertainment industry. We work not only to provide a creative outlet for API individuals to showcase their talent but also to redefine the presence and perception of Asian Americans in entertainment, media, and performing arts.

It has been about three plus years since I’ve stopped pouring drinks at Underground, Chicago’s hottest nightclub, and working for Billy Dec. Although I met some high profile and interesting people while bartending, I have to say I have met some profound people in my new career of teaching, since I put the bottles down. Thanks to Billy’s charitable acts and continued connection, through this blog I hope to reach even just a few people to share a woman’s remarkable story about love and loss and how she has been able to turn her grief into heroism.

Watch the men of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club September 19, beginning at 6:30pm, as they strut their stuff from the soccer field to the Runway at ROOf on theWit. At this first ever Soccer and Style event, the fashion show, hosted by the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, will feature both players and coaches in this season’s hottest looks by Diesel, Penguin and Chicago Fire apparel.

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.'

Have you ever gone to a networking event and felt like there was something missing? You know – that warm and fuzzy feeling when you walk out of a great meeting? What’s the word… INSPIRATION.

Enjoy appetizers, an open bar, networking, music, raffles, and other fun, along the dazzling Chicago River. We will have open seating on the patio on the Chicago River Walk and inside seating as well. Is there a better way to celebrate hump day?

Learn to look fabulous, feel amazing and WOW your company by celebrating She Preneurs, with Janiece Noel and Corinne Meier, at Carmichael's Steakhouse on August 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. Janiece and Corinne have made it their mission to empower current and aspiring women entrepreneurs in Chicago and beyond with I love Being a She Preneur, which seeks to provide an emotionally nurturing environment for female entrepreneurs through positive role model enforcement.

Hey it’s Syd! It’s so cool that I get to write about Syd Rocks and our upcoming awesome beach event. I was lucky enough to meet Billy Dec when I was 12 years old. He was hosting a charity event for Make A Wish and I was there since I was a “wish” child. This means that I had a life threatening illness and Make a Wish granted me a wish to help me get through the tough medical things I was going through at the time. I will never forget how much Make A Wish did for me and how much I appreciate Billy’s generosity and support for that organization.

For those who didn’t quite get their fill at Taste of Chicago, I’m urging you to check out this weekend’s classed-up Taste of River North. This annual foodie fest gives discerning palates and weary art shoppers a gratifying taste of the best of everything River North has to offer in a beautiful riverfront green park setting. Hosted by River North Residents Association and presented by East Bank Club, ToRN reflects the characteristics of its neighborhood: spectacular food, world-class art and top-notch entertainment.