Advertisement:

Posts tagged "The Joffrey Ballet"

A Night of Firsts for the Joffrey Ballet's (Fun-Filled) 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala (PICS!)

image.attributes.post_excerpt
It was a thrilling night in Chicago for The Joffrey Ballet’s grand 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala honoring its Women’s Board!  I was so excited to chair this event with Helen Hall Melchior (our 5th Joffrey event together!) along with our dynamic co-chairs Kate Bensen, Pamella Roland DeVos, Liz Sharp, Joan Colmar, Mary Pat Burns, Victoria... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 7, 2012 at 8:34 pm
• Leave a comment

If you're a fan (and who isn't?) of Joffrey Ballet principal dancer Fabrice Calmels, then you'll REALLY love this!

If you're a fan (and who isn't?) of Joffrey Ballet principal dancer Fabrice Calmels, then you'll REALLY love this!
Watch for an exciting, massive art installation coming the first week of May to the riverfront beneath the Trump Tower!  Anyone who is a fan, and who isn’t, of the dashing 6’6” dancer, Fabrice Calmels, will love this! Joffrey’s renowned photographer, Herbert Migdoll,  has created a 300 foot long and 15 foot high photo of... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 14, 2012 at 8:20 pm
• Leave a comment

The Joffrey Ballet's Celebration Gala to Honor 10th Anniversary of Women's Board

The Joffrey Ballet's Celebration Gala to Honor 10th Anniversary of Women's Board
I am so excited to share the news about this year’s Joffrey Ballet Celebration Gala on Sunday, May 6th at the historic Palmer House Hilton, located at17 E. Monroe. This year’s event will be a tribute to the 10th anniversary of the Joffrey’s dynamic Women’s Board who have raised a staggering $16 million, making them... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 10, 2012 at 12:48 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

The British Are Coming: Actor Jeremy Irons to Host WTTW/WFMT Annual Benefit on May 9th

The British Are Coming: Actor Jeremy Irons to Host WTTW/WFMT Annual Benefit on May 9th
For WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT’s annual benefit, this year themed “The British Are Coming,” Oscar, Tony, Golden Globe, and Emmy-winning actor Jeremy Irons will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event will highlight the significant influence of British arts and culture on WTTW11 and 98.7WFMT programming and mark the year of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 7, 2012 at 9:47 am
• Leave a comment

The Joffrey Ballet's Junior Auxiliary Board Hosts "Pointe of Departure"

image.attributes.post_excerpt
The second annual “Pointe of Departure” was presented by the Junior Auxiliary Board of The Joffrey Ballet on Thursday, January 26th.   A signature of this event is finding hot new venues and this year was no exception.  Venue Six10 at the Spertus Institute offered a great atmosphere for this evening where stage and canvas collided. ... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
February 3, 2012 at 7:21 pm
• Leave a comment

The Joffrey Ballet Auxiliary Board Presents "Pointe of Departure"

The Joffrey Ballet Auxiliary Board Presents "Pointe of Departure"
The Auxiliary Board of The Joffrey Ballet presents their second annual Pointe of Departure event on Thursday, January 26th from 6 – 9 p.m., at a NEW venue this year, Venue Six/10 at the Spertus Institute, located at 610 S. Michigan Ave. Joffrey dancers including Temur Suluashvili and Matthew Adamczyk will again be contributing amazing... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 21, 2012 at 5:07 pm
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

The Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker Family Dinner: A Delightful Holiday Tradition

image.attributes.post_excerpt
The Joffrey Ballet’s “Nutcracker” came to life at the Palmer House Hilton for its annual Nutcracker Family Dinner.  Held in multiple ballrooms, this lively, holiday favorite was chaired by WB members Sonya Jackson and Cindy Burns.  Children delighted in creating snow-flakes, taking photos with Nutcrackers, decorating ballet shoes, making their own cupcakes and having their... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 18, 2011 at 10:08 am
• Leave a comment

Chicago Dancing Festival Gala Kicks off Week of Country's Largest Free Dance Fest

image.attributes.post_excerpt
The first annual Chicago Dancing Festival’s Opening Night Gala at the MCA was an intimate evening of dance that included duet performances by some of the top dance companies in the country.  Co-founder, Jay Franke, welcomed the crowd and introduced Mayor Rahm Emanuel who is thrilled that the Dancing Festival will help promote Chicago as... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 26, 2011 at 9:42 am
• Leave a comment

Pointe of Departure--An Art Inspired Fundraiser for Joffrey Ballet

  The newly formed Joffrey Auxiliary Board (JAB) is making its move with a very cool fundraiser called Pointe of Departure on Thursday, February 10th, from 6-9 PM at Archisesto, 1006 W. Randolph St.  This art exhibition will be an evening where the stage and canvas collide. Inspired by a dancer’s pointe shoe, featured works... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 15, 2011 at 11:35 am
• Leave a comment
Advertisement:

The Joffrey Gala Raises Over $1 Million!

The Joffrey Gala 2010 was held recently at Union Station. This was a new venue for this event so I didn’t know what to expect but Co-chairs Yolanda and Jason Tyler and Honorary Chairs, Anne and Burt Kaplan, planned one of the most magical evenings in recent memory for almost 1000 guests. The night began... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
April 25, 2010 at 3:43 pm
• Leave a comment