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Dance For Life - 18th Annual
Photographer: Male Image Photography
http://maleimagephotos.com
65 photos

When?

Saturday, 8/29/2009

Where?

Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph Dr
Chicago, IL, 60601

Chicago House
1925 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL, 60614

AIDS Foundation of Chicago
200 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL, 60606

Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted
Chicago, IL, 60613

What?

Dance for Life

Join five of the city’s top dance companies for one spectacular, celebratory evening of dance – all on one stage! Dance for Life, currently in its 18th year, is the largest performance-based AIDS fundraising event in the Midwest and raises awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs. Raising more than $3 million since 1992, this highly anticipated event is hosted by Dean Richards, entertainment critic and reporter for WGN-TV (CW), Chicago; National Cable Channel, WGN America and News Talk 720 WGN Radio.

Proceeds benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Chicago House, AIDSCare, Center on Halsted and the Dance for Life Fund.

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