Latkepalooza at The Underground December 10, 2015 My name is Jon Landan (Some of you may know me as one of The Landan Twins) & I just wanted to share with you a fun party that my friends & I have been throwing for the past 16 years. A group of us always got together on Xmas-Eve before we celebrated Christmas or Hanukah with our families in Chicago.
The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano January 6, 2015 People often fantasize about putting their dream dinner party together: what celebs they would invite to create an unforgettable experience of food, drinks, conversation and perhaps an impromptu performance or...
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!
CHILOVESuberX & Rockit Ranch September 19, 2013 uberX is FREE for everyone in Chicago this weekend with promo code CHILOVESuberX! As you may know, uberX is Uber’s low-cost ridesharing option. It has been a massive hit in Chicago with rates 20% less than a Chicago taxi.
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.
Joan Cusack & Billy Dec host Piven Theatre Workshop Fundraiser at Sunda & Rockit July 13, 2013 June 3, 2013 Click here to listen to the interview: Billy Dec & Joan Cusack Host Piven Theatre Workshop Benefit - WGN Radio The Piven Theatre Workshop Gala Returns Piven Alumna & Award-Winning Actress Joan...
Chicagoans stand up to keep Uber in Chicago November 19, 2012 For those not familiar, Uber is a mobile app that lets you request a Private Driver or TAXI at the touch of a button. In almost 15 months in Chicago, Uber has driven thousands of Chicagoans to their favorite restaurants, kept them stylish en route to killer events, or gotten them home safely after a late night in the office.
Talent Show! Calling all Singers, Dancers, Circus Acts, Stunts, Talented, Shocking, Funny Performers of all kinds! July 5, 2012 For over 3 years now we at Rockit Ranch have shared our platform with up-and-coming talent of all kinds in Chicago, showcasing them right here on aChicagoThing.com, to give our city's potential future entertainers a celebratory & supportive boost toward a quicker & more successful entry into the Art, Culture & Entertainment industry in our city & beyond!
Geek 2 Chic comes to Chicago featuring our very own Tim Toomey! October 27, 2011 NERD ALERT! Joe here from Rockit Ranch Productions with an important message for you all. Do you enjoy FASHION SHOWS? Do you enjoy WORLD OF WARCRAFT? Do you enjoy SUPPORTING GOOD CAUSES? If you answered YES to any of these, I have just the thing for you. Come down to Bloomingdale's on Wednesday, November 2 from 6:30-9:00pm for the Geek 2 Chic fashion show hosted by Microsoft.