Category Archives: Charity

Sonoma in the City Wine Tasting

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

With the gorgeous weather Chicago has been experiencing lately, it would be easy to get confused and start feeling like we live in California instead of Illinois.  Luckily, you can take that “California in Chicago” experience one step further by … Continue reading →

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Legends Fight Night

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

“This is not your daddy’s charity event,” Legends Fight Night founder Neal Wilkinson said at the start of last Thursday’s boxing charity event at the Soldier Field United Club. “We’ve worked very hard to make this an event you’ll want … Continue reading →

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TBOX 2011

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

When you think of Christmas, the first thing that comes to your mind probably isn’t cereal.  And with another crazy winter being predicted, you most definitely aren’t planning a camping trip.  Unless, of course, you are thinking about TBOX 2011. … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Summer

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

The Dog Days of Summer may be just about over, but there are still plenty of activities coming up for (wo)man’s best friend. This Saturday starting at 9am, Cherie Travis, Commissioner of Chicago Animal Care and Control, will be leading … Continue reading →

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QRazy Panda Deal Website Promotes ‘Partying With A Purpose’

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Chicago is littered with deal websites these days – Groupon, LivingSocial, Buy With Me, Poggled, and more.  In a marketplace that has become increasingly saturated with deal and discount websites since the start of the recession, new companies need to … Continue reading →

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CANstruction 2011 Opening

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

On Thursday night Caity and I attended the CANstruction 2011 opening event. The gala event showcased the newly constructed can sculptures, all of which had been built between 6pm the previous night and 6am Thursday morning.  A wide spread of … Continue reading →

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Two Free Merchandise Mart Events In May

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building and plays host to over 3 million visitors a year. Are you going to add yourself to this year’s visitor count? This May, Merchandise Mart is hosting two free events that … Continue reading →

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Music Monday: Miles Davis Festival

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is hosting a 4 month long Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his 85th birthday.   Partnering with 16 jazz clubs and institutions, this fest started January 21 and runs through April 16. Known as the “Prince … Continue reading →

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Forever Green Recap

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

The 36th annual Forever Green event hosted by the Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago took place last Friday at Navy Pier in the Grand Ballroom.  This event is often called Chicago’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day party and it raises … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Chicago is going green! St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place this weekend, starting tonight with Chicago’s Forever Green St. Pat’s party. This Navy Pier event features performances by Missing Ted, the Larkin and Moran Brothers, the Shannon Rovers, and … Continue reading →

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