21:00 0:00 Concert @ The Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60613 (Two blocks North of Wrigley Field) DO NOT MISS THIS CONCERT!!!! Join the Katie's Kids and the University of Chicago Booth classmates, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and families, for a concert blowout!
Event Details
Held at the famous Chicago landmark venue, The Metro, this night of music is sure to provide the perfect environment to celebrate the conclusion of our electives week. For your entertainment, we will have DJ Arkitek, Angela Eve and Eve's Parlor "Big Top Cabaret" with Cash O'Riley and The Downright Daddies and McLovin.
Doors open at 9:00
General Admission $35. Tickets available through the Metro website or at the door
A significant portion of the proceeds will be directed toward Katie's Kids! Katie's Kids was started in 2003 by Katie Augustyn, Herb Rosen, Mike O'Connell, and Mike Cook as a way to raise funds and create awareness for the children being treated at Schwab Hospital in the KidsRehab program. KidsRehab is a pediatric program of Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a 125-bed comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation facility that helps adult and pediatric patients achieve maximum independence. KidsRehab's program director, Dr. Lisa Thornton, is board-certified in both pediatrics and rehabilitation and an assistant professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Orthopedics & Rehabilitation at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. http://ktskids.com/
The Metro is a vintage music venue built in 1927 that has hosted such bands as the Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Soundgarden, REM, Prince, The Ramones, and Kanye West. Located only 2 blocks from Wrigley Field and steps away from the nightlife of Wrigleyville, the Metro is a great way for out-of-towners to see Chicago at its best. Only a 15 minute train ride or a 10 minute cab ride from Gleacher Center, this event should not be missed. http://www.metrochicago.com/
DJ Arkitek: One of the last Djs of his generation to learn on vinyl, Chicago native DJ Arkitek has constructed a foundation that rests on skill, selection, and showmanship. Factor in the deep blends of Bad Boy Bill and the versatility of White Shadow and you have the next biggest DJ to emerge from the Windy City. Arkitek plays over 200+ shows a year and is the main resident of the LGN group, holding down city hotspots Stout and Cedar Hotel. In addition he is a resident at the high profile hangout Studio Paris. http://www.djarkitek.com
Angela Eve and Eve's Parlor "Big Top Cabaret" with Cash O'Riley and The Downright Daddies: Cash O'Riley will open and close The "Big Top Cabaret" with a live set of Hip Swinging Classic Rockabilly with their added country-punk flare accompanying Angela Eve and Eve's Parlor dancers with a set of 1940-50's retro classic Burlesque. Eve's Parlor will then Lead the audience into an explosive finale of a modern Neo-Ziegfeld Follies inspired set combining the finest elements of dance and visual arts creating a virtuoso performance art extravaganza. The show's cast consist of a top-notch national cast from around the country: Angela Eve Chicago,Trixi Minx New Orleans, Miss PussyKatt Michigan, Angie Z Miami, Ali Arnold New Orleans, HollyPeno Miami, Donna Touch Chicago our host Chris Lane New Orleans and few other surprises! http://www.angelaeve.com and http://www.cashoriley.com/
McLovin: a Chicago based cover band with deep Booth roots who will rock the night with songs from the 70's through today! http://tinyurl.com/mclovinCHI
Sponsorship: To pay for the concert and to raise funds for Katie's Kids and Booth we have organized a variety of sponsorship opportunities and ranges ($500 USD - $8,000). Please contact jkania@chicagobooth.edu if you are interested in sponsoring!
Please note, we are students and are not employed by the University. This is a student run event.
Questions
Jason Kania, '13
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