World of Chocolate Gala: Eating Chocolate to benefit AIDS Foundation of Chicago November 13, 2013 Brace yourselves my deprived chocolate connoisseurs because the World of Chocolate Gala offers a taste of both sweet and savory creations by chefs, chocolatiers and caterers from Chicago, all in the name of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
Be a Hero at Legacy’s 6th Annual Autism Speaks Heroes Ball! October 30, 2013 Be a Hero! Do your part while enjoying a great night out at Legacy's 6th Annual Autism Speaks Heroes Ball. Join Host Ted Brunson and Chicago’s most social and generous young professionals. Billy Dec and Rockit Ranch Productions have generously supported the Autism Speaks Heroes Ball since its inception in 2008 and we couldn’t thank them enough! Read up on all of the exciting details surrounding the event below.
Bacon, Sports, and Beer Celebration Benefiting Chicago Cares! October 23, 2013 Grab some bacon, drink some beer, and play some sports at this awesome opportunity to celebrate three of the best things in life. Wash down some warm and delicious bacon at this delectable event at Union Station’s Great Hall. On November 23rd, taste various samples of scrumptious bacon inspired creations from more than 30 different restaurants. Savor beer samples from over 30 craft breweries as well, all in a fun, social, and sports themed environment!
Cooking Up Change with Healthy Schools Campaign! October 21, 2013 As a self-proclaimed foodie, any event that revolves around the construction or consumption of food will draw my attention, which is why Cooking Up Change immediately caught my eye! At this event, high school culinary students compete to create both nutritious and delicious school lunches for under $1!
Jeff Garlin, Billy Dec, Bo Burnham In Chicago Movie “Adventures in the Sin Bin!” October 18, 2013 Hey all! Let's have more movies film in Chicago! How?! Support the risk, taking super talents like everyone behind this movie, out today! Enjoy this funny behind the scenes video I am in w/Jeff Garlin, Bo Burnham & more...along with this great note below from Director Billy Federighi! Support Chicago! - Billy Dec
Reach Out and Read Proves that Reading Rocks! October 15, 2013 Reach Out and Read, is a remarkable nonprofit organization filled with medical-providers who promote early literacy and support children by emphasizing the significance of reading in order to build a successful life. Currently, Reach Out and Read serves more than 122,000 at-risk and/or underprivileged children and their families annually in Illinois alone.
Grab a Seat at Chicago’s Table October 1, 2013 On Friday, October 25,2013, from 7-10pm at the River East Art Center, Chicago Magazine is hosting the third annual Chicago’s Table event. Guests will dine on delicious menu items chosen from the pages of Chicago Magazine and sip flawlessly paired cocktails, all while earning the chance to win a culinary adventure.
Tales From the other side of the Bar September 6, 2013 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.
Connect.Inspire.Grow says C’est la Vie Summer and Hello Networking! August 30, 2013 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.
Looking for 2013 Fall Interns at Rockit Ranch Productions! August 20, 2013 The CEO of Rockit Ranch Productions, Billy Dec, is currently looking for Fall Interns! We are looking for outgoing, fun, energetic people who love Chicago, believe in our brand, want to work hard, learn a tremendous amount and have a strong grasp on the current and up and coming social media platforms and trends.