The 2024 @chicago_reader UnGala was a party to remember — we’ll share more on this project soon but until then, check-out the fit cam. Captured by none other than Felton Kizer
Throwback to 2023 with out friends at ZO Clubhouse / Tishman Speyer — they wanted to throw a celebration for the 50 Year of Hip Hop anniversary and we said BET 😎
This event was a blast and we couldn’t have done it without our friends:
🤎 Production Assistants @cynxgreen@kinnyfromtheblock
🤎 Catering @d_oswaldob (grazing board), Naija Boy Tacos
🤎 Photobooth @momentzpro
🤎 Bar @coupleofgshospitality
🤎 Dancers @acedspade & friends
🤎 DJ @mixedbymoses_
🤎 Live art @hml.design@ewrks_
FRIENDS SPOTLIGHT: COUPLE OF G’S HOSPITALITY 🍸
We can’t say enough great things about the G’s, man. We’ve had the pleasure of working with the G’s over the last two years — if you need any mobile bartending support / consulting, regardless of the scale, they should be your go-to.
@coupleofgshospitality are real pro’s — extremely organized, communicative, and SO creative in everything they put into the world. Know them & hire them!
This photo is from when we supported pre-production + vendor sourcing for @stoneisland Chicago’s holiday coffee pop up — thank you for the trust, @mavelynkaye 🙏🏾
Sometimes our clients don’t need full event production muscle, but need support with programming curation and vendor sourcing.
Our longtime friends & clients at ZO Clubhouse / Tishman Speyer needed to put together a fun gathering in October so we decided to use the opportunity to hire a light on some incredible local women-owned businesses with Sip, Craft, & Bloom: A Celebration of National Women’s Business Month.
Check-out our friends who made it happen:
💐 Mobile flower bar @lushflowerbar
💐 Bracelet making station @mermscraftclub
💐 Live art @hml.design
Thank you x1000 to @vickyyyrichhh for the consistent partnership and trust — excited to continue working together in 2025!
Planet HER is one of @refinecltv ’s key annual events where we celebrate the ladies in Chicago’s arts & entrepreneurial community. Collaborating with the incredible @mtalty in 2023 to showcase curated pieces from her collection of vintage garments was a core memory 🪐
Photo by @raineydriana
IB&Friends was spawned from Refine Collective. Founded in 2020, Refine Collective is a community dedicated to supporting and celebrating women & minority-owned businesses in Chicago through resource sharing, events, and programming. From producing experiences for the @refinecltv community is how we fell in love with creating moments for people to gather intentionally. Swipe for some of our favorite moments over the last four years 💛
The Black Trustee Alliance for Art Museums touched down in Chicago for their 2024 Convening and we had the pleasure to lead production for the occasion, welcoming 150+ Black trustees leaders in the arts to Chicago during @expochicago .
This project was a dream to work on, the 3-day program included:
〰️ A welcome reception hosted by GRAY Chicago with a preview of McArthur Binion and Jules Allen’s “Me and You” exhibition
〰️ A conference at the Art Institute of Chicago featuring speakers Bryan Stevenson, Dawoud Bey, Michelle T. Boone, Nick Cave, and many more
〰️ A dinner hosted at the Driehaus Museum with a surprise Bisa Butler exhibit
〰️ An architecture boat tour led by Chicago’s own, Amanda Williams
We are so honored to have been able to partner with the brilliant team at @blacktrusteealliance to bring this integral gathering to life.
Photos by: @feltonkizer
Last year, we had the honor to executive produce the @chicago_reader ’s UnGala Benefit Celebration, welcoming 500+ guests to @epiphanyarts201 to celebrate the rich 50+ year history of the Reader and raise funds towards the important work that they are doing within arts, culture, & music in Chicago.
Guests came dressed to the nines in their favorite yellow and gold fits, enjoyed bites from @dishroulettekitchen and @birriatatatacos , and enjoyed a stacked line-up of entertainment including performances by @realcottontale , @thetrenchies , @blesstonio , and so much more.
We are thrilled to be working with the Reader on the 2024 UnGala this year — be on the lookout for the Save The Date dropping in a few weeks ⭐️
Photos by: @feltonkizer@jacobking.jpg
