Meet Andrew Zimmern of Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods!” April 20, 2011 From dung beetles and rotten fish to fertilized duck eggs and brain tacos, we've watched Andrew Zimmern freak us out eating unthinkable things we didn’t even know existed on Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods!" But let me tell you from a personal relationship, he is far more than just able to shock & excite. He's worldly, intelligent, entertaining, magnetic, funny and well versed in all things culinary & culture- and I really think you should meet him while he is in town next week!
“JOIN ME IN WELCOMING PRESIDENT OBAMA IN CHICAGO!” BILLY DEC, EVENT CO-CHAIR April 5, 2011 Remember when I hosted that amazing 2000 person event for President Obama in 2008? Well, we are kicking off a new campaign, and we want you to join us again! Please join me as I Co-Chair a wonderful Chicago event with President Obama at a fundraising kickoff for supporters like you!
Chicago’s Common to Honor Dr. Maya Angelou, Dee Robinson Reid, Sherrie Shepherd & Keke Palmer at Gala April 4, 2011 Hey everyone! This is Feeny Fernandez from Billy's office! This week is just a ton of amazing stuff going on in Chicago! Thursday we've got President Obama's event going on at Navy Pier (still some...
Billy Dec cambodia, vietnam, laos, thailand & hong kong 2011 travel / food pictures! April 4, 2011 I'm back from exploring South East Asia! After so much amazing feedback from my pictures on Twitter & Facebook, I wanted to accommodate requests to share my pics here as well- enjoy! Not only will you see that I returned again to do a tremendous amount of new food research & development, but you will more so feel how blown away I was by the amazing the people, nature, temples, beauty, animals, culture, & experiences!
Chicago’s First Annual Red Dress Party to create awareness & visibility for dedicated research and care of HIV Patients! April 3, 2011 April is the month of red! Chicago’s First Annual Red Dress Party is a national event that draws over 800 to create awareness and visibility for dedicated research and care of HIV patients. The Chicago Red is honored to have the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and Equality Project as the official beneficiaries-BUT! There is one requirement- ALL MUST WEAR RED! Everyone is encouraged to attend wearing a red dress- men are invited to join in the fun!
Former Bravo Houswife Dina Manzo’s Project Ladybug in Chicago for the first time! April 3, 2011 Just this past December, Laura launched Atia's Project Ladybug Fund at Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago. Project ladybug is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving financial and emotional support to families to help ease the struggle of childhood cancer that was founded by Dina Manzo, a former star on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Artists Central Exchange: Chicago’s Local Artist Co-Op & Community Center March 28, 2011 Whether you're in downtown or Uptown, you can see that part of what makes up Chicago is its amazing art and artists. One organization in Chicago is helping give local artists a place to come together: the Artist Central Exchange (A.C.E.). We got to meet with John Burks, the A.C.E.'s creative director, and check out the space.
Interview with Jerry Bryant of JBTV! March 25, 2011 Hey all! Amy Shah here from Billy’s office sharing this story on JBTV. A few month back, Rockit Wrigley hosted a panel of social media experts including Jerry Bryant, the founder of JBTV. Our interactive marketing coordinator, Tim Toomey, had the chance to interview the dynamic Jerry Bryant- check it out!
Gym Class Heroes’ TRAVIE MCCOY Concert Tickets Giveaway!! March 24, 2011 Travie McCoy, lead singer of Gym Glass Heroes, is as you know, the indelible gold-selling group that credits local Pete Wentz as a buddy and collaborator. Travie has taken a quick break from the band to...
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...
