THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING GREEN TIE BALL XVIII RHAPSODY IN GREEN A SUCCESS!
Generously supported by signature sponsors Allstate Insurance Company and the Kluth Family Foundation, the black-tie gala was held on Saturday, September 26 at Chicago Illuminating Company and surrounding vicinity (2110 S. Wabash in the South Loop) from 8:30 p.m. – midnight, with a VIP reception from 6:30 - 8:30. Awash with soft, green lighting throughout, and with a backdrop of green ivy-covered courtyards, the venue was the perfect setting for a Rhapsody in Green theme to complement Gateway Green’s mission. This year the annual gala raised $300,000 to support Chicago Gateway Green's urban greening and beautification projects.
The city’s most renowned affair attracted a capacity crowd of 1200 of Chicago’s prominent young professionals and generous donors. This year’s event featured an evening of lively entertainment, grand casino-style charitable gaming courtesy of Horseshoe Casino, premium cocktails, and a silent auction with one-of-a-kind packages. The sensational soiree was co-chaired by Ginger Zee and Rob Elgas of NBC5.
One of the highlights of the evening was the exciting highest bid during the live auction: when the Smolyansky family, owners of a dessert sponsor Lifeway Foods, bid $37,500 on a Chicago Gateway Green Expressway Partnership.
Chicago's top restaurants hosted tasting stations and provided fantastic fare for the guests that evening. A special thank you to all of the sponsors for the evening and to the Green Tie Ball committee for making it happen.
We encourage you to visit our Facebook page, post your photos of Green Tie Ball, an continue to stay updated and involved with Chicago Gateway Green. If you were unable to attend, you can support Chicago Gateway Green by making a donation of any amount. We hope to see you in the future!
Also be sure to check out these great professional shots:
- CGPA photograpy (click on View/order, select Green Tie Ball and enter email address - 30% of all purchase proceeds go to Gateway Green).
- Bridget Montgomery photography (click events/client)
- Chicago Scene
Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring next year's Green Tie Ball or other Chicago Gateway Green events, please contact us at 312-540-9930 x227 or info@gatewaygreen.org. Thank you.
Media
For all media inquiries please contact us at 312-540-9930 x222 or info@gatewaygreen.org.
