Friday, November 7, 2008

"Lets Do It Again" Happy Hour - UPDATED

Hey boys, for the second event of our Tenth Anniversary BGCC season, we're going to Encore Liquid Lounge to "Do It Again". Come join us this Thursday, November 13 for our "Lets Do It Again" Happy Hour.

All of your $10 minimum donation and bids from the Silent Auction will benefit AIDSCare Chicago, as well as a multitude of tasty hors d'oeuvres during the happy hour!

Click here to purchase your tickets now!!

Encore is a cozy place, so attendance will be limited. Please make your door donation by purchasing a ticket in advance!
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WHAT: The Let's Do It Again Happy Hour!

WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2006, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

WHERE: Encore Liquid Lounge at the Hotel Allegro
171 W Randolph St. (Enter through the hotel lobby)

DRINK SPECIAL: Enjoy special Red Ribbon-tinis for only $5. Encore also has a great selection of signature drinks.

FOOD: There will be a selection of complimentary appetizers and hors d'oeuvres from Encore's kitchen.

BENEFICIARY: Kimpton's Red Ribbon Campaign for AIDSCare Chicago

MINIMUM DONATION: $10, with 100% going to our beneficiary. Your donation also includes a complimentary cocktail at the event! (See below for tickets)

SILENT AUCTION: There will be a silent auction during the event for travel, hotel packages and more. As always, 100% of the auction will go to our beneficiary.

LIMITED ADMISSION: Please note that there are only a limited number of tickets available due to the size of the location. Click on the link below to reserve your ticket toda
y with a (minimum) $10 donation!

Click here to purchase your tickets now!!

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Transportation Info

ACCESSIBILITY: Our location is wheelchair accessible.

BY EL: Red line to Lake, walk south to Randolph then four blocks west to the Hotel Allegro. Blue, Brown or Purple line to Clark/Lake, walk one block south to Randolph then one block west.

BY BUS: Bus #156 LaSalle or #134/135/136 LaSalle Express to Randolph. Bus #11
Lincoln/Sedgewick to Randolph (northbound Franklin/southbound Wells) walk east to Hotel Allegro.

PARKING: Street parking in the theater district downtown is very difficult. There are public parking garages located within a few blocks of Hotel Allegro.


We recommend a cab or public transportation. Drink responsibly, and don't drink & drive!

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Our Location: Encore Liquid Lounge

The Encore Lunch Club and Liquid Lounge offers a great downtown option: A trendy weekday lunch place and an easy evening spot for post-theater cocktails. Located in the Hotel Allegro Chicago, Encore is right next to the Palace Theater, and only a few easy blocks from the Schubert Theater, Lyric Opera, Oriental Theater and Symphony Center.

Once you're inside, step up to the spiral-shaped bar for one of their classic cocktails, like the Smokey Joe or Midnight in Chicago. Settle in, surrounded by thick velvet and textured walls, to dig into carved sandwiches, hearty soups or mouthwatering salads.


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Our Beneficiary:
AIDSCare Chicago

AIDSCare establishes and maintains self-sustaining communities of individuals and families overcoming life challenging conditions such as AIDS, poverty, addiction, and homelessness.

AIDSCare bridges sickness to health, homelessness to permanent housing, and poverty to self-sufficiency for individuals and families overcoming life challenging conditions.