Cheers!
Have any of you guys ever visited Argo Tea? I popped into the Randolph street location last year around this time, and have been hooked ever since! Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m totally on “Team Coffee,” but every now and then, tea does my soul and, some would argue, my body some good. Well, I recently learned that I can also do good for a local charity by ordering “ChariTEA.” I [...]
The holiday season sure brings its fair share of champagne and other sparkly libations. This Wednesday the 10th, Bin 36 (339 N. Dearborn) will host Bubble Bath IX, their annual event where guests are invited to taste a multitude of champagnes and sparkling wines. This year, more than 75 (yes 75!) selections will be available for attendees to sample. The event will also feature a silent auction and raffle to benefit Girls on the Run [...]
Happy Hump Day! Here are a few quick hits for today: USA Today did a series called “Sharing in the USA,” examining how Americans give. The articles cover how philanthropy has evolved over the years, how celebrities give, and how the economy is affecting our contributions. You can access the stories here. The Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is hosting their “Okto-bear-fest” this Friday, October 17th at Sedgwick’s Bar and Grill (1935 [...]
I have been looking for a great place to play Drag Queen Bingo ever since I watched the episode of SATC when the ladies are playing and run into Samantha’s ex (dressed as Samantha)! Well, I have to sent a special “Thank You” to my boo, Bill, because he’s taking me to a Hamburger Mary’s (5400 N. Clark) on Monday for bingo! Yay! Now, for the fabulous giving, Hamburger Mary asks for a $5 donation [...]
Head on over to Between Boutique Cafe and Lounge on Tuesday, 9/30, and 10/1, and help raise money for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. The benefits will last from 6-9p and attendees will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and participate in a silent auction. Between Boutique Cafe and Lounge is located at 1324 N. Milwaukee in Wicker Park. I went past there last week while “thrifting” for handbags. It is a really [...]
Tomorrow, head on out to a old favorite or a new spot for Bar AIDS 2008! Click here for a listing of participating bars. As I mentioned before, a group of friends and I will be M Lounge (1520 S. Wabash) for a joint event: Bar AIDS 2008 and a watch party for Barack Obama’s DNC speech. If you don’t have any plans, come on out, join us, and drink for a great cause! -kb
Next Thursday the 28th, grab your friends and head out to a local bar for the fifth anniversary of Bar AIDS in Chicago. During this event, participating bars will be donating a portion of the night’s proceeds to AIDSCare. There will be onsite educators spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS and also hosting a raffle. I’ve listed some of my favorite participating bars below…For the complete list, click here! M Lounge 1520 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL [...]
Chicagoans are unabashedly affectionate about many things: our sports teams, the lakefront, the skyline, and so on! But, we especially love our food! So, I thought I would use this post to talk about some ways you can indulge your tastebuds while giving back! Green City Market Chefs’ BBQ Festival on Thursday, July 17th will feature over 50 of Chicago’s top chefs preparing tastings for hungry festival goers. Attendees will also be able to sample different beers and [...]
