Last week on Twitter, I talked about how I represented Haiti superhard in college. I’m not Haitian, but I was an aspiring French minor and wanted all of my classmates to know about the tiny country of freed slaves who had a beautiful culture and spoke French. I had a flag in my bedroom, and even tried to teach myself Kreyol. I never learned, but when I graduated, I had a greater sense of appreciation [...]
Dining Event
With all of the bottled water going around, I think that we underestimate the importance of tap/well water. I know that I do! While most of America can turn a faucet and have access to clean drinking water, that’s definitely not the case all around the world. This week is World Water Week, and the Tap Project wants you to help do your part to provide clean water and sanitation to children. Until this Saturday, [...]
Reach Out will host its 5th Annual Wine Event on Thursday, September 11th at Orso’s restaurant (1401 N. Wells). The event, which will last from 7-10p, will raise funds in support of nonprofit organizations who assist and support victims and families of domestic violence. The cost of the event is $40, and includes unlimited pizza and wine. You can visit the Reach Out website to purchase tickets. Click here for more information! -kb
It’s Thursday and that means that the weekend is almost here!!! Man, I will be happy to see 5p on Friday…Anyways, here are a few quick hits for you! This Friday, an informal dinner buffet will be held at Cafe Ciao in the West Loop (939 W. Madison) to benefit Sudan International. The cost is $35, and the menu includes appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The dinner will be held from 6:30-8:30p, and due to the size [...]
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 [...]
Vegetarians need not read any further! AIDSCare Chicago is partnering with Texas de Brazil Churrascaria (translation: Brazilian steakhouse) in a benefit supporting Chicago’s HIV/AIDS community. The event will be held on Thursday, June 19th from 5:30-8:30p. Texas de Brazil is located at 51 E. Ohio. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Guests will enjoy 2 drinks of beer, wine, or of the signature Texas de Brazil cocktail, the Caipirinha, and appetizers from [...]
