Get Served… By Chicago Celebartenders! Baderbrau and Common Threads host Brews with Benefits March 19, 2014 I'm a firm believer that good health and happiness naturally beget each other! On March 25th that's exactly what Baderbrau, Chicago's original craft beer, and Common Threads intend to do. They are inviting us to come together, at the Brews with Benefit charity event, to support their healthy cause and celebrate. Proceeds of this event are going to benefit the Chicago Common Threads programs.
#FashionDope: Chicago-based Fashion Line TruLiesCo. Creates Custom Designs to Keep You Tru to Yourself March 17, 2014 In the past few years a lot of people have started their own fashion clothing line in Chicago. Out of all the up and coming underground fashion lines my favorite has to be TruLies Co., who pride themselves on believing that it is better to stay TRU to yourself than following the lie today’s society has set for you.
#SaveDave: Help Native Chicagoan David Schwartz and His Family Make a Comeback with a Donation March 12, 2014 Let us unite together to help raise money for David Schwartz and his family to #SaveDave. David is a loving father, husband, and grandfather, and has had some medical setbacks the last few weeks. Learn more about their story and how you can help from Jason Schwartz, his son.
Culinary Care Celebrates 500 Meals Delivered! March 5, 2014 Culinary Care is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that delivers meals to in-need families & individuals affected by cancer to help provide one less worry during such a difficult time. We started in 2013 and we are now celebrating our 500th meal delivered!
For Its 40th Anniversary, Northwestern University Dance Marathon Takes on the Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy March 4, 2014 In the past 39 years, Northwestern University Dance Marathon has raised more than $14 million for more than thirty different worthy and important beneficiaries. Now, for the 40th anniversary of the all student led 30-hour dance event, NUDM is taking on the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and dancing for Team Joseph.
Team One Step from Children’s Oncology Services to host Charity Poker Championship! March 3, 2014 The Children's Oncology Services, Inc., strives to provide programs throughout the year that allow kids with cancer to just be kids. On March 6th, they will be hosting their annual Charity Poker Championship at the National Hellenic Museum. Over 270 players will compete for approximately $15,000 in prizes including the coveted Grand Prize: a seat at the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas!
Take the Plunge, Change a Life! Join Special Olympics Chicago at the Chicago Polar Plunge! February 26, 2014 We all know Chicago is the home to the greatest sports fans, hotdogs, and deep dish pizza. But, many people do not realize it is also the birthplace of the Special Olympics movement, changing the lives of individuals with disabilities for over 45 years. Today, the Chicago area chapter of Special Olympics is one of the largest in the world and serves over 5,000 athletes.
The Sh*t Show is New and Improved with a New Location: Collaboraction Theater! February 25, 2014 Check out the new and improved Shit Show at the Collaboraction Theater! The Shit Show is a monthly comedy showcase that happens the last Saturday of the month, hosting the best variety of comedic performers in Chicago. The interactive show is the most fun you will have at a comedy show.
Working in the Schools Chicago Hosts Mardi Gras Blackboard Affair Masquerade Ball February 24, 2014 Each year, for one exciting evening, the magic of Mardi Gras travels north to Chicago for the Blackboard Affair Masquerade Ball. This event benefits Working in the Schools (WITS), a local organization that promotes literacy and a love of learning in Chicago Public School elementary students through a volunteer-powered, outcomes-based portfolio of programs.
Coors Light and the NHL Stadium Series Builds a 40,000 pound Ice Mountain in Chicago for Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins! February 20, 2014 Hi there! It’s Atorina Z from Billy's office, here to give you a reason to celebrate this weekend! How about with a 30-foot tall, 60-foot wide, and a 40,000 pound ice mountain filled with beer-cooling Chill Pucks?! Check out the Coors Light Clusterpuck Event!!