Bill and Chen - 31 years

From their first meeting at a North Clark Street pub called Cheeks in 1979, the two eventually became an item. Chen's invitation to dinner at his place for their first official date charmed Bill and lead to their lives as a couple.

Bill and Chen are also helping Asians and Friends Chicago celebrate its 25th year, with its long history of offering a social and cultural respite as well as serving as a gateway for immigrants, college students and newcomers to the city's GLBT community.

Pre-Ball Event Kicks Off Anniversary Ball Fun!

Welcome to Our Anniversary Ball, an all-inclusive celebration of unions and long-time relationships. The event itself is May 7, 2010 at Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph in Chicago. Ticket information and other details follow in the entries below.

Last Friday, event organizers kicked off the official ticket-sale period with a Pre-Ball event at The Call bar in Chicago. Here are some photos:

Pre-Ball Event This Friday! (March 12)

Pre-Ball at The Call bar, this Friday, March 12 at 7 p.m., 1547 W. Bryn Mawr in Chicago. It's free! Come get your questions answered, purchase tickets and see a live, preview performance of the May 7 Anniversary Ball entertainment.

Our Anniversary GLBT & S Ball

Welcome to Our Anniversary Ball, an unique, all-inclusive celebration of relationships for gay, lesbian, bi, transgendered and straight unions.

When: Friday, May 7, 2010
Where: Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph in Chicago
Time: 6:30 p.m., premiere package; 8:30 p.m., show-only

Cost: Premiere Package--$100/seat; $1,000/table

Pre-Sale Payment

For those who want to pay for single seats or tables of 10, we have two payment options.

1) Mail a check made payable to School Street Arts Movement to:

School Street Arts Movement
Joel Hall Dance Center
5965 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60660

attn. A. Abcede

$100 per single seat; $1,000 per table of 10

2) PayPal "Donate" button on http://ouranniversarychicago.blogspot.com

We have a preliminary set-up prior to our March 12 Pre-Ball at the Call promotional event. Pay $104 for a single seat and $1,020 for a table--this adds a convenience fee. We are working to better formalize those PayPal options and will update the process prior to March 12, but in the meantime, feel free to use the preliminary payment option.