Loul Deng Foundation : “Game and Give” March 24, 2011 Hi aChicagoThing readers! Lesley De Leon, from Billy Dec's office here. I'd like to take this opportunity to share a very cool event : How cool is it that The Bulls are currently in first place? And...
March Madness Benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago March 23, 2011 Good morning readers! Amanda Weir from Billy's office here today - March Madness is finally here and what would this month be without a party at Rockit to celebrate and give thanks to Big Brothers Big...
Ebert Presents “At The Movies” March 21, 2011 Hello there! This is Katie Rose Cronin, Billy's Executive Assistant. While he's traveling throughout Asia (you just have to check out his pics, they are truly unreal!) I wanted to take a moment to share a cool story about the Chaz and Roger Ebert, such a great Chicago couple celebrating a huge accomplishment!
Sharing New Travel Experiences, Food, Cocktails & More on Twitter & Facebook March 1, 2011 Thank you all who enjoy & share my passion for Chicago on this site, it means a tremendous amount to me! Recently some have asked for more than what is happening in Chicago right now- like what's next for...
American Idol Contestant Chris Medina Represents Chicago Well! March 1, 2011 You’re Going to Hollywood!- That’s what fellow Chicagoan Chris Medina (26) was told this season on American Idol after he sang The Script’s “Breakeven." Chris blew up on the show when he also...
Chicago Blackhawks Appreciation Night at Rockit Wrigley for my Social Media Friends! February 21, 2011 Remember when I shared these personal pics (that got 250,000 views in 24hrs) the night I was w/the Blackhawks when they came home w/the Stanley Cup?! The team came straight to Rockit first, threw me in their bus, we hit the town, and we ended the celebration w/the most memorable party ever at the Underground at 4am- just hours before the celebratory parade downtown!
Rockit Ranch Team Members Helping Out aChicagoThing.com & Chicago Band 1900s February 17, 2011 The 1900s - "Lay a Ghost" from Matt ROAN on Vimeo. first off, how are you all liking our new blog layout?! Shout out to our rockit ranch interactive marketing guru tim toomey who re-designed our blog to...
“Rock The Vote” Chicago Mayoral Debate After-Party Hosted by Billy Dec w/ Live Performance by American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze February 14, 2011 Join me for the Rock The Vote Nights party, after the big mayoral debate, this Thursday night (2/17) 8-10p, at Rockit! Chicagoan & American Idol winner Lee DeWyze is coming home to perform live,...
Guess who all is headed to the 53rd grammy awards! February 12, 2011 Billy Dec at the 2010 Grammys from A Chicago Thing on Vimeo. I'm off to los angeles in the morning because its grammy time again- this Sunday the 13th! Here is a quick video of me on the red carpet last...
Think you have a great idea for a movie? January 31, 2011 After writing, shooting & airing our lil "short movie" / avatar invite this week, the tough challenges of it all really took me by surprise, and made me respect the industry all the more. It also made me take note of this seminar I thought I'd share.