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Premiere Theatre and Performance
5 Year Anniversary Benefit
A silent auction will be open until 8 PM. All proceeds benefit Premiere Theatre and Performance.
Benefit Date: Tuesday, August 26th
Location: The Hot Spot, 2824 W. Armitage Ave.
Time: 6:30- 8:30 PM
General Admission: $20
Benefit posted on: 7/15/2008
Hell in a Handbag Productions
Viva La' Diva- A Handbag Benefit
Hell in a Handbag Productions presents VIVA LA’ DIVA! A Benefit
WHAT: Open bar and buffet 7-9, Entertainment 8:00-9:00, Entertainment, Special Guests, Raffles and online auction
COST: $45 in advance, $50 at the door . Special advanced industry rates available for $35 online, by phone or form an ensemble member. Just use the password 'industry'.
Purchase tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006
For additional information or questions, call the Handbag hotline @ 312/409-4357
Your admission is good for 2 hours of open bar and yummy delicacies from Hamburger Mary’s kitchens. VIVA LA’ DIVA will also showcase Handbag ensemble members, and special celebrity guests as they perform scenes and songs from classic DIVA performances. Special guests include Smith and Grimm, Bethany Thomas and Joan Collins and Linda Evans reading from their top secret diaries!
Join the entire glamorous Hell in a Handbag ensemble and special guests for a camp-tac-ular evening at the beautiful and spacious restaurant/nightclub, Mary’s Attic for VIVA LA’ DIVA!
Hell in a Handbag Mission Statement
HIAH is dedicated to the preservation, exploration, and celebration of works ingrained in the realm of popular culture via theatrical productions through parody, music, and homage.
Handbag is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Corporation.
Benefit Date: 08/19/08
Location: Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL
Time: 7pm
General Admission: $50, $45 in advance, $35 Industry
Website: http://www.handbagproductions.org
For more information email info@handbagproductions.org or call 1-800-838-3006.
Benefit posted on: 7/24/2008
Corn Productions
Balls for Theater Kickball Tournament
Corn Productions is holding an all day Kickball Tournament on Saturday August 16th at Welles Park. Team entry fee is $300 and with 15 team members it would be only $20 per person. Great prizes for the winning teams!!! Plus a gift bag will be given to each team and food and drink will be provided all day. An after party at 42 Degrees Latitude (4500 N Lincoln) with 20% off all food and drink, as well as a raffle and silent auction, will be held from 4-7. If you are interested and playing but can't get a team together, let us know as we are forming a home team as well. For more information check out our website at www.cornservatory.org or call 312-409-6435.
Benefit Date: 8-16-2008
Location: Welles Park from 9-4 and 42 Degrees Latitude from 4-7
Time: 9-7
General Admission: Free for the public, $330 entry fee per team
Website: www.cornservatory.org
For more information email cornproductions@sbcglobal.net or call 773-407-5186.
Benefit posted on: 8/4/2008
Babes With Blades
Babes à Go-Go Fundraiser
It's an evening of food, drink and GO-GO DANCING!
Enjoy one complimentary Babe-tini martini and delicious hors d'oeuvres - raffles, auctions, and fabulous prizes - and Go-Go dancing from Chicago's own The Janes!
Optional Go-Go dance lessons included! Dress to move (sneakers recommended). Gents welcome!
Doors open at 7:00PM
First performance by The Janes at 7:30PM
Go-Go Dancing LESSONS begin at 8:15PM
Final performance at 9:00PM
Cash bar and full menu also available.
Benefit Date: Thursday 8/28/08
Location: Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge (1324 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago)
Time: 7pm
General Admission: $25
Website: http://www.babeswithblades.org/Fundraisers/babesagogo.html
For more information email business@babeswithblades.org or call 773.880.0016.
Benefit posted on: 8/7/2008
Hobo Junction
HOBOPALOOZA!!!!
Hobo Junction and Delilah’s are proud to announce Hobopalooza…a music festival for the masses just like Lollapalooza. Okay not just like it. But we are bringing music to the masses and we are offering free beer selections. All while benefiting Hobo Junction and their upcominng show...TALK KISS BLACKOUT, opening at the Cornservatory on August 29th.
Among exciting music acts performing for your listening enjoyment are:
CAT & MOUSE CONVENTION - The multi-instrumentalists of all girl Chicago indie/eclectic outfit Cat & Mouse Convention eschew the confines of the standard rock form and build beautiful music from uncomfortable ideas. Edgy never sounded so pretty.
Find them at www.myspace.com/catandmouseconvention
KITTY MORTLAND - Kitty Mortland is allergic to blurbs, but not to stirring the crowds with her music. The love child of Liz Phair and Moby, she has been playing music for upwards of ten years. In addition to her solo work she now has a full band backing her up. You can find out more about Kitty Mortland at www.MySpace.com/KittyMortland
BAD GUY BAND - Headed up by Hobo Junction resident maestro and music director, Dan Pearce, the band blends the Jazz, Rock, Country and a little gypsy to bring a unique sound all it’s own.
Benefit Date: 8/14/08
Location: Delilah’s – 2771 North Lincoln Avenue * Chicago, IL 60614
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
General Admission: $20.00
Website: http://www.myspace.com/hobojunctioncompany
For more information email hobojunction@sbcglobal.net or call 773-814-8396.
Benefit posted on: 8/8/2008
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
Dia de los Muertos - A Festive Celebration (Day of the Dead)
During the benefit, enjoy light refreshment,
Specialty TEQUILA cocktails music, dancing, a silent auction, and raffle...
PLEASE RSVP (773)847-0305 or email crdtoffice@comcast.net
Día de los Muertos is a 3,000 year old Mexican Holiday dedicated to the remembrance in honor of those who have departed…
Street Parking Available. Additional Parking in lot on Spalding Street
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) uniquely fuses contemporary dance, live music and visual art with programs that express the stories of American diversity, creating work both thought-provoking and accessible.
Benefit Date: Saturday OCTOBER 25, 2008 7PM-10PM
Location: Marc Rubin Gallery 3333 W. Arthington between Spalding & Homan Avenue
Time: 7:00PM-10:00PM
General Admission: $25 available until August 31, $35 available until September 30, and $50 available until October 25th
Website: www.cerquarivera.org
For more information email crdtoffice@comcast.net or call 773-847-0305.
Benefit posted on: 8/6/2008
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