Friends of the Chicago River
Chicago River Plants

Red FoxBig Fish Ball

Overview

Who

Friends of the Chicago River and 400 guests — a prominent and diverse group of corporate, civic, and community leaders. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Christopher G. Kennedy, President, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., are honorary chairs.

What

The summer evening festivities include elegant outdoor dining, live Chicago River animals, a renowned local gospel choir, and much more. Wolf Point, where the North Branch, Main Stem, and South Branch of the Chicago River converge, and the breathtaking City skyline will be our backdrop. From a dramatic venue along the river to a program line-up that will wow and inspire guests, the third annual Big Fish Ball is sure to be one of Chicago’s most engaging events this year.

When

Thursday, June 26, 2008, 6 to 10 pm

Where

The Merchandise Mart’s Riverside Drive - between the Wells St. and Franklin St. Bridges on the north side of the river

Why

For nearly three decades, Friends of the Chicago River’s award-winning programs have helped create a greener, more accessible, and better-cared for river. Gala proceeds will:
• Enable Friends to facilitate improvements to the Chicago River’s ecological health;
• Assist our progress towards making it a corridor of accessible, valued open space; and,
• Help us build the broad base of popular support for the river that is critical to the long-term success of efforts to improve it.

Sponsors

as of 4/23/08

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WHITE PERCH
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
McCormick Tribune Foundation
Sheryl A. and William L. Sharp and Robert G. Cunningham
Shoreline Sightseeing
Stellar Productions, Inc.
VIP Sports Marketing, Inc.
WRD Environmental

BLUEGILL
Aon Corporation
Austrian Airlines
Cinda & Fred Axley
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.
The Care of Trees
Lawrence’s Fisheries
O’Briens Riverwalk Café
Ogden Avenue Materials
PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Rise Group
Shelbourne Development Group Inc./The Chicago Spire
Sims Metal Management
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Sommers & Fahrenbach
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Two North Riverside Plaza
V3 Companies
Wight & Company

Details

For more information or if you are interested in getting involved as a sponsor or supporter, contact Suellen Burns at (312) 939-0490, ext. 19, or sburns@chicagoriver.org.