GIVEAWAY! Join Monica Pedersen As She Receives the Charles T Rubey LOSS Award at the 23rd Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch April 23, 2014 We're giving away a pair of tickets to the 23rd Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch this Sunday, April 27th! Learn about NBC's Monica Pedersen's involvement with the Catholic Charities' LOSS Program.
Join the PurpleStride to Fight Pancreatic Cancer and Help Coach E! April 21, 2014 The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is hosting a 5K, called PurpleStride nationwide, including Chicago on April 25th. Help those affected by pancreatic cancer, including Mt. Carmel High School's Coach E!
CNN Original Series “Chicagoland” Showcases the Realities of Chicago April 16, 2014 CNN’s original series Chicagoland has showcased some of the many trials and triumphs of the Windy City. From the art and diversity to sports and politics, we’ve gotten a great glimpse of what it’s like to be a Chicagoan. What I wish Chicagoland offered viewers were more of the organizations and communities of people helping the fight.
Soul City Church Hosts ‘The Big Find’: Chicago’s Greatest Easter Egg Hunt! April 15, 2014 Can you believe that Easter is THIS weekend?? There are lots of Easter-themed events coming up, including "The Big Find" - Chicago's Greatest Easter Egg Hunt taking place in the West Loop!
Explore the Wonders of Whisk(e)y During Chicago’s Annual Whisky Week: April 21st to 26th April 14, 2014 Whiskyfest is a gathering of the world’s top distillers and their amazing whiskies. Chicago, being the whisky town that it is, embraces the spotlight this spectacular event shines of the world’s oldest spirit, by erupting into a weeklong celebration incorporating that beautiful amber spirit cherished by so many.
Cheese, Bread, Wine: An Ancient Love Affair – Pastoral’s 4th Annual Artisan Producer Festival is Finally Here! April 10, 2014 Take a whirl around the world in four hours without leaving our beautiful Chicago. How? Head to Pastoral's Artisan Producer Festival this Saturday, April 12th at the Chicago French Market!
Do Something Different! Join the Fit and Fabulous to Fight Cancer at Gateway to Wellness April 1, 2014 Calling all young Chicago professionals out there! I have one question for you: Where will you be the evening of Saturday, April 5? The Gateway for Cancer Research Associates Board invites you to do a one-of-a-kind experience with healthy food, healthy habits, and giveaways!
Did you know: April is Autism Awareness Month! AS2YP Celebrates with Events All Month Long! March 31, 2014 Did you know? April is Autism Awareness Month! And AS2YP (Autism Speaks to Young Professionals) is doing its part to celebrate in Chicago. Are you? Join us as we celebrate and spread awareness all April long!
Social Power Hour Presents Cupcakes Under the Influence! March 28, 2014 We know how tough it can be to choose between cupcakes and cocktails at a party. What if you decide to have both? Then you end up juggling your martini while trying to peel the wrapper off a cupcake. It’s a mess. That’s why we’re hosting Cupcakes Under the Influence on April 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at award-winning bar Vertigo Sky Lounge!
Common Ground: Creating Change Creatively Through the Common Ground Foundation March 27, 2014 In the wake of Chicago’s highest violence rates ever amongst its youth, the citizens of this city are hopeful and confident that the circumstances that Chicago’s inner city is facing will significantly improve. Hip hop mogul Common is bringing hope back to the city of Chicago with the 4th Annual Common Ground Foundation Gala and Fundraiser!
