Couples Count

We're starting to count off the number of tables we need to make the event a success. Twenty-five tables is our goal, and to make minimum hotel costs we need to sell five. The reason we decided to go with the event on May 7 is that we achieved that number. We are now up to 7 tables sold, which covers our advertising costs. While we may have to incur more expenses down the road, they will be minimal. As we identify more couples, the fundraising will truly begin.

Event Date Set: May 7, 2010

Based on the couples who have committed to the event, we are targeting Friday, May 7, 2010 as the date. Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.

Save-the-date e-cards will be available shortly. Stay tuned!

Welcome to Our Anniversary Ball - Chicago 2010

Welcome and thank you for visiting Our Anniversary Ball - Chicago, an inclusive, fun and affordable opportunity for people in gay, lesbian, straight and transgendered relationships to celebrate their unions.

We have several pieces in place, inclusive of the venue, approximate time and initial cost structure.

Where: Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph in Chicago
When: A Friday in May 2010, with the exact date to be determined.

We want to direct your attention to our first organizational meeting, set for Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the venue, Hotel Allegro, 171 West Randolph in Chicago. Please RSVP to our lead coordinator, Angel Abcede at AngelChgo@aol.com or (773) 459-6775.

Price will be $125 per person, however, there will be a presale premiere package of $1,000 ($100/person) for a table of 10 which includes two-hour appetizer service, beer and wine, and a live musical performance.

The event will benefit School Street Arts Movement (www.schoolstreetarts.org), an AIDS-awareness not-for-profit that has conducted performances, workshops and apprenticeships with Chicago-area youth since 1990.