Category Archives: Chicago Charity Events

February 20, 2013 · 10:54 am

Watch Oscar Night in Chicago 2013: An Evening with the Stars

Date: 02/24/2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

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On Oscar® night in Chicago, there is only one Red Carpet event that brings the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the Windy City, while raising funds and awareness for Autism Speaks.

AN EVENING WITH THE STARS – Chicago’s Premiere Oscar party for Autism Speaks at the Intercontinental O’Hare Hotel on Oscar night, February 24th, 2013.

WHEN: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2013

Join Chicago’s Best’s TED BRUNSON, 190 North’s MARK NILLSON, and OWN Network/ Comedienne Extraordinaire PATTI VASQUEZ host Chicago’s Premiere Oscar party. The only party to benefit those affected by Autism! After raising over $150,000 in 2012 and over $400,000 to date, Chicago’s Premiere Oscar themed fundraiser for Autism Speaks returns in 2013 to the Intercontinental …O’Hare.

English: Inadvertent yet apropos glitch art from Autism Awareness Month. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The An Evening with the Stars is the only Oscar-themed party in Chicago to benefit children and families struggling with Autism, a neurological disorder that affects 1 out of every 110 children. Buy tickets today!

Don’t miss out: visit http://www.eveningwiththestars.org

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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January 19, 2013 · 11:17 am

Chicago’s 25th Annual Snowball 2013 at Union Station

When: February 2, 2013 at Union Station’s Great Hall in Chicago

Attend the Junior Council’s 25th Annual Snowball in Chicago. This black Tie Charity Event benefits Pediatric and Adolescent HIV and AIDS Programs at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Check out the details of the fancy feast, musical entertainment, silent auction and fun in store for Snowball 2013!

MEMBERS GET INVOLVED! Interested in Snowball planning? Email Diana to join a committee or check out our handy dandy Snowball How You Can Help Infographic to figure out where you can get started!

GET INVOLVED AS A SPONSOR! Visit the Sponsorship page to see where you can help out.

CONTACT For more information on Snowball or any inquiries please email jcsnowball@gmail.com

DELICIOUS HORS D’ OEUVRES! A variety of Chicago’s finest restaurants will be providing bite-sized portions of food in two different shifts (stay tuned for a menu and what time each restaurant will be serving.)

For more information visit: www.cmhjc.org

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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November 25, 2012 · 11:48 am

Chicago Peppermint Bash 2012

WHEN: Friday, November 30th, 2012 from 6-8 pm.

WHERE: O’Malley’s Liquor Kitchen at 3551 N. Sheffield in Chicago

Make a dash to the 6th Annual Lincoln Park Young Professionals Peppermint Bash.

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English: From top left: Downtown Chicago, the Willis Tower, the Chicago Theater, the Chicago “L”, Navy Pier, the Field Museum, and Millenium Park (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Chicago Restaurant Association Chef’s Table 2012 at Union Station

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The 35^th Annual Chicago Restaurateurs for Education Event is “From the Chef’s Table.” This premier Foodie event will feature some of Chicago’s top restaurants and executive chefs.

WHEN: Friday, November 9th, 2012

WHERE: Union Station in Chicago at 500 W. Jackson

Chicago Chef’s Table

To buy your tickets online please click here.

Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois.

The foodservice industry in Illinois produces $19.2 billion in annual sales and is the largest private sector employer in the State. The Association’s events provide networking opportunities for members and raise funds for their Educational Foundation Scholarship Initiative. This organization also sponsors The Chicago Gourmet.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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October 15, 2012 · 9:56 am

Chicago Bright Pink 2012 Glamorous Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: CNA’s building is often illuminated to reflect civic happenings or to acknowledge a meaningful calendar landmark. This design recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

On Friday October 19, 2012 you can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Saks Fifth Avenue located at 700 N. Michigan Ave in Chicago from 8-11 pm.

The fashion-forward, cocktail soiree will include a silent auction and fashion show. The event will raise funds for Bright Pink’s national educational initiatives for breast and ovarian health. VIPink Chicago

View into Cabo Harbor (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Join Bright Pink for a private cocktail party and reception. The event will offer an open bar featuring Chambord Vodka, Herradura Tequila, Chambord Signature Cocktails and OneHope Red and White Wines. VIPink will also feature a raffle of a one-week stay at Welk Resorts Cabo-Sirena del Mar in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico as well as VIP tickets to the Hollywood Blvd. opening night of Breaking Dawn with a meet and great experience with Peter Facinelli of Twilight fame. Additionally, VIPink will feature DJ sets by some of Chicago’s hottest DJs and a fashion show by Saks 5th Avenue.

General Admission Tickets are currently available for $65. Additionally, Pairs of Tickets are available for $100 until October 15. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend VIPink and all ticket purchases are non-refundable.

English: Logo of Saks Fifth Avenue (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

All VIPink attendees receive a $25 Saks 5th Avenue gift card with each ticket purchase as well as two complimentary movie tickets provided by Hollywood Blvd.

Giant pink ribbon on the corner of 5th and Market, downtown Louisville, KY (10-5-06) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Last year, I was able to listen to lively tunes and bid on restaurant adventures at The Four Seasons, David Burke’s, Le Colonial and The Cape Cod Room.

Attendees enjoyed mini pulled pork sandwiches from Lillie’s Q and had some savory snacks from The Purple Pig. There wered cupcakes from Foiled Cupcakes.

Grey Goose was pouring some yummy martinis. I loved the fashion show with plenty of bright pink, fur and sequins.

”Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization with an exclusive focus on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in high-risk young women.” For more information visit www.bebrightpink.org.

Purchase tickets at www.vipinkchicago.eventbrite.com. You can ride the trolley to the after-party hosted at The Underground.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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· 9:48 am

Chicago’s La Casa Norte Aniversary Gala 2012 at the River East Arts Center

The 10th annual Chicago ”Esperanza Gala” will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the River East Arts Center from

6-10 p.m. at 435 E. Illinois Street.

Gala 2012 Banner

La Casa Norte will celebrate their 10th anniversary. “La Casa Norte’s mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.”

National and local leaders in the business, civic, government, policy, and philanthropic communities will gather to support the event. Proceeds from the event support La Casa Norte’s desire to serve youth and families confronting homelessness.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.lacasanorte.org

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

Chicago’s Andersonville Arts Weekend 2012: Chicago Artists Month

English: View of Andersonville, Chicago, near Foster and Clark (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Plan to attend the 10th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend from Friday, October 5th to Sunday, October 7th, 2012 in the general vicinity of Clark and Foster.

Andersonville (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

On Friday night, there will be parties throughout the neighborhood. The event will feature original artwork by many local artists.

On Saturday and Sunday, Andersonville businesses are hosting visual and performing artists. Pick up an “Art Walk Brochure” and enjoy charming and Historic Andersonville in Chicago.

In the 1850, the area north of Foster and east of Clark Street was a large cherry orchard. After the Chicago fire of 1871, wooden houses were outlawed in the city of Chicago. The Swedish immigrants who couldn’t afford to build homes of brick or stone, began to settle in this area outside the city’s northern boundaries. Swedish Americans are Americans of Swedish descent, especially the descendants of about 1.2 million immigrants from Sweden during 1885-1915.

Here’s an Andersonville Video showcasing the neighborhood highlights http://youtu.be/-kdsehoFM6M.

Today, 2nd and 3rd generation Swedes live in harmony with the diverse ethnic Korean and Lebanese inhabitants. In the late 1980′s, a large creative, gay population came in and started renovating the beautiful grey stone buildings in Andersonville.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com.

For more information about Andersonville Arts Weekend visit www.andersonville.org/artsweekend.

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· 10:19 am

St. Matthias Friends of the Grape Festival 2012 in Chicago

Fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, potas...

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This is harvest season for grapes in many parts of the country. The harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the process of winemaking. The time of harvest is determined primarily by the ripeness of the grape as measured by sugar, acid and tanninlevels.

A green wine grape. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

St. Matthias parish in Chicago celebrates every year on the first Sunday in October.

WHEN: October 7, 2012

WHERE: Saint Matthias in Lincoln Square in Chicago

Here’s a Friend of the Grape Video http://youtu.be/kmkLpj7eJCk

Friends of the Grape 2011

The students at St. Matthias School were busy stomping grapes this week in preparation for the 13th annual Friends of the Grape Wine Festival and Auction.

Stomping grapes to crush them as part of the winemaking process. Photo taken at Airfield Estates in Prosser, Washington. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The winner of the Stomp was crowned the ”Juice King (or Queen)”’ and received a week of grape juice.

This is one of my favorite events in the Lincoln Square area. Here’s a Lincoln Square Foodie video http://youtu.be/E4h6X-BHrLM showing all the interesting sights.

Friends of the Grape Stomp

Grape Stomp at St. Matthias

Saint Matthias became the 13th apostle. Judas had been one of the original Twelve apostles. When he betrayed Jesus and committed suicide he was replaced with Matthias. He proudly welcomes visitors to his is a beautiful church at Claremont and Ainslie in Chicago.

Saint Matthias

The volunteers offer plenty of food and wine at “Friends of the Grape”.

Bring your checkbook and credit card because there will be over 150 items available at the silent auction. There will be plenty of gift baskets for you to purchase.

Friends of the Grape Silent Auction

There will be a live auction at 3pm. You can even bid on a culinary experience for 2 at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris or a six-course dinner for 12 prepared by Chef Marin Wallner.

Live Auction

The sponsors will be pouring over 40 different wines. There’s plenty of wine for you to purchase.

The vast array of Lincoln Square restaurants will be offering tasty appetizers and wine pairings in the beer garden with live entertainment on Sunday, October 2nd between 12:30 and 6:30 at 4910 N Claremont.

This will be the best $40 that you have spent all year. Proceeds benefit the School. Father John is always ready to welcome new parishoners to St. Matthias.

For more information go to www.stmatthiaschicago.org/…

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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September 15, 2012 · 10:54 am

Chicago’s 25th Annual Apple Fest 2012 in Lincoln Square

Apples are an all-American success story-each of us eats more than 19 pounds of them annually. Français : Les pommes sont célèbres en Amérique pour une alimentation équilibrée (8,6 kg annuellement). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Attend the 25th Annual Apple Fest in Lincoln Square! Pick up an apple pie or some hot apple cider. There will be live entertainment in Giddings Plaza.

WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 8 am – 5 pm.

WHERE: 4700 block of N. Lincoln Avenue (between Leland and Lawrence)

Here’s a Lincoln Square Video for Foodies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4h6X-BHrLM.

Lincoln Square Neighborhood in Chicago

Lincoln Square

Buy everything from candy apples, fresh-baked apple pies, a bushel of apples, hot apple cider and even apple pizza. There will be plenty of vendors on Lincoln Avenue. While you’re in the neighborhood, buy some goodies at Gene’s Specialty food store on Lincoln.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com