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Arts a la Carte-Annual Gala
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The Dance of Arts & Business An Evening Together is the 2008 Arts à la Carte gala for the Arts & Business Council of Chicago. Held each fall, and as its major fundraising event of the year, the annual gala brings together 350 business, civic, and cultural leaders from greater Chicago. The night promises to be memorable with a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and the ambiance and the elegance of the Four Seasons Hotel. Three captivating dance duets by Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Luna Negra Dance Theater, and River North Dance Chicago will highlight the evening.
2008 Annual Arts à la Carte Gala
Friday, October 17, 2008
Four Seasons Hotel-Chicago
Grand Ballroom
120 East Delaware Place at Michigan Ave.
5:30-10pm
2008 Honorary Committee
Greg Cameron, Deborah R. Card, Les Coney, Pam Crutchfield, Maggie Daley,
The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Joan and Guy Gunzberg,
Paul Knappenberger Jr., PhD., Eric and Cheryl Mc Kissack, Martha Lavey, Clare Muñana,
Anne Eleanor Roosevelt, Victor Skrebneski, Arthur Sussman
2008 Gala Committee
Chair, Esther J. Cepeda
Harry Gottlieb, Don Harder, Jr., Heather L. Herbert, Lisa Jenks, April Johnston,
Beth Juhas, Susan Kenn, Michael Phillips, Juliàn Posada, Amy Shivvers,
Jamie Viteri, Eduardo Vilaro
Emcee
Zoraida Sambolin
2008 Premier Sponsors (to date) include:
 
Exclusive On-line Sponsor:
Last year's host NBC 5's Zoraida Sambolin shows her enthusiasm for the arts.
Become a table sponsor
Sponsoring the gala places your company among an elite group of business, civic and cultural leaders. In return for your generosity, gala sponsors receive unique access, exposure and recognition in addition to the opportunity to host ten guests for an evening of fine dining and stunning dance performances. Most importantly, by sponsoring The Dance of Arts & Business, your company contributes to the health and vibrancy of 300 arts organizations served each year by the Arts & Business Council. Funds raised through the annual gala account for 25% of our budget and are used to foster excellence in arts management and arts/business partnerships while creating meaningful experience for business professionals to volunteer for Chicago's diverse cultural community.
For more information about sponsorship, please contact A&BC's Development Director,
Kristie Willis at 312-372-1876 x 227
About the Auctions and In-Kind Sponsorship
As part of the gala, we hold both live and silent auctions, intriguing bidders with savory meals at fine restaurants, cultural performances, memorable getaways, indulgent spa packages, chances to cheer on their favorite Chicago teams and more. Last year auction donations and gala sponsors helped us to raise over $240,000! By making a donation to Arts &Business Council, your company will demonstrate a strong commitment to the arts and join leading businesses dedicated to ensuring the long-term health of Chicago’s vibrant cultural community.
For more information about the auctions or in-kind sponsorships, please contact A&BC's Development Manager, Francesca H. Rodriquez at 312-372-1876 x 223.
Silent auction bidders place their last minute bids.
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