What to Do? where to make THE scene this week in Chicago? here are our picks for some of the events going on this week in #Chicago around town worth your time to add to your social calendar.
EVENT: LIFT LOCAL 2014 (SLC PICK)
What:Event Chairs: Dirk & Caroline Degenaars, Kristy & Steve Fercho, David & Alison Heyman
Where: Salvage One
1840 W. Hubbard Street
When: Thursday April 10
Time: 7PM
Cost: $75 (Young professional); $125 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Why: LIFT LOCAL is a celebration of the hard work and commitment of LIFT members, advocates, and partners throughout the year. This year, LIFT LOCAL will feature the UpLIFTed Awards where we honor individuals who represent and embody the LIFT spirit and, like LIFT, work tirelessly to build the foundations that help lift people out of poverty for good. Father Michael J. Garanzini S.J., President-Loyola University Chicago will receive the Leadership award; Commitment Awardee will be revealed the night of the celebration.
EVENT:Chicago Architecture Foundation’s 39th Annual “Time to Mix Things Up” Gala
What: Not Black Tie! No Long Speeches!An Elegant Party! CAF’s 39th Annual Gala honoring John Buck & The John Buck Company.
Where: Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft
400 S. State Street
When: Thursday April 10, 2014
Time: 6:30PM
Cost: $500
RSVP: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Why: Cocktail party with live music, silent auction and raffle offering some really great vacations as well as artwork from a gallery in the Loft’s building, and designed structures from some of Chicago’s most esteemed architectural firms.
EVENT: Chicago International Film Festival Television Awards
What: The Chicago International Film Festival celebrates 50 years of excellence in television programming with a cocktail reception and awards ceremony. Production company STORY and CSI executive producer Carol Mendelsohn will be honored and Chicago Fire’s Jesse Spencer will be honored with the Artistic Achievement in Acting Award
Where: Radisson Blu Aqua
221 N. Columbus Drive
When: Thursday April 10
Time: 6PM
Cost: $100 CLICK HERE TO RESERVE TICKETS
EVENT: Tom & Lorenzo Book Signing
What: New book by duo TLo of the website Tom & Lorenzo EVERYONE WANTS TO BE ME OR DO ME: Tom and Lorenzo’s Fabulous and Opinionated Guide to Celebrity Life and Style
Where: Barnes & Noble Old Orchard
55 Old Orchard Center
When: Thursday April 10
Time: 7PM
Cost: Complimentary to attend, book purchase suggested
EVENT: North Lawndale College Prep Pass It On
What: The Associate Board are a group of passionate young professionals that actively promote the mission of North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School through fundraising, mentoring, and school services.
Where: 1st Ward Chop Shop
2033 W. North Avenue 60647
When: Thursday April 10
Time: 6:30PM-9:30PM
Cost: $65 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Why: North Lawndale College Prep prepares young people from under-resourced communities for graduation from high school with the academic skills and personal resilience necessary for successful completion of college.
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