Chicago, IL -
On Thursday, August 27, 2009, one of the signature fundraising events of the summer takes place throughout the city: the interesting and innovative 6th Annual Bar AIDS. Started here in Chicago in 2004 and modeled after the very successful Dining Out for Life program, Bar AIDS is a fun and festive philanthropic evening wherein participating bars will donate a portion of the night's proceeds to AIDSCare, a 17-year-old Chicago non-profit organization. While last year's event raised more than $30,000, it is hoped that this year's re-focused efforts and increased number of participating bars will lead to even greater results in 2009.
Billed as "an intoxicating mix of one part night-on-the-town, two parts fundraiser, and a dash of HIV/AIDS awareness," this year's Bar AIDS will have participating venues from all over the city, from the South Loop to Uptown, from Wicker Park to Andersonville, and from River North to Lakeview. Each bar, in order to make the fundraiser as grand and appealing as possible, will create a unique one-of-a kind themed party on the night of Bar AIDS. These parties are sure to excite the bars' regular patrons as well as attract new guests through their doors.
An additional aspect of the fundraiser will be two raffles for which those attending Bar AIDS festivities can purchase tickets. In addition to a variety of prizes being given away at each Participating Bar, there will be a grand prize raffle to include a vacation package and free airfare.
An integral part of the success of Bar AIDS is the use of Bar Ambassadors. In addition to representing AIDSCare on the night of Bar AIDS at one of the Participating Bars, a Bar Ambassador will greet guests and patrons, and sell raffle tickets. Before that night, Ambassadors will receive training and support to ensure an evening that is safe, fun, and successful as well as be expected to invite friends, coworkers and family to their assigned bar.
Participating Bars
Premium Level Participants
Chaise Lounge
1840 W North Ave
773-342-1840
The Flat Iron
1565 N Milwaukee Ave
773-365-9000
Nick's Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
773-252-1155
Nick's On Wilson
1140 W Wilson St
773-271-1155
Nick's Uptown
4015 N Sheridan Rd
773-975-1155
Top Shelf Level Participants
Encore Liquid Lounge
171 W Randolph St
312-338-3788
Fat Cat
4840 N Broadway Ave
773-506-3100
Well Level Participants
Bucks Saloon
3439 N Halsted St
773-525-1125
Cafe Wha Who
228 W Chicago Ave
312-475-1820
Charlie's Chicago
3726 N Broadway Ave
773-871-8887
Circuit Night Club
3641 N Halsted St
312-497-7919
Cocktail
3359 N Halsted St
773-477-1420
Mary's Attic
5400 N Clark St
773-784-6969
The Motel Bar
600 W Chicago Ave
312-822-2900
Red Kiva
1108 W Randolph St
312-226-5577
Spin Nightclub
800 West Belmont
773-327-7711
Touché
6412 N Clark St
773-465-7400
The Velvet Rope
728 Lake St
Oak Park, IL
708-358-8840
The Village Tap
2055 W Roscoe St
773-883-0817
Zocalo
358 W Ontario St
312-302-9977
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For more information about Bar AIDS, including an updated list of Participating Bars and what volunteer opportunities exist for that night, call 773.359.0122 or go to the www.BarAIDS.org.
About AIDSCare
Started in 1992, AIDSCare is a charitable non-governmental organization that assists those living with advanced HIV/AIDS in the Chicago area. The charity's goal is to help its clients achieve a higher quality of life through housing, care, support, and wellness services. One of the few HIV/AIDS family-friendly housing facilities in Chicago, AIDSCare maintains three buildings in the Lawndale neighborhood on the city's west side for impoverished people affected by HIV/AIDs. There are 66 housing units that are home to more than a hundred`men, women, and children. Residents are provided case management services, medical and emotional assistance, and general care and wellness services. One of the buildings is specifically a sober-living environment.
AIDSCare has had a vital and rich history in Chicago and will undoubtedly continue to play a pivotal role within the city's HIV/AIDS community, providing compassion and care, creating hope, and strengthening lives. To join the AIDSCare family to help them achieve their ambitious goals, or to just find out more information about the agency, check out their website at www.aidscarechicago.org.
Billed as "an intoxicating mix of one part night-on-the-town, two parts fundraiser, and a dash of HIV/AIDS awareness," this year's Bar AIDS will have participating venues from all over the city, from the South Loop to Uptown, from Wicker Park to Andersonville, and from River North to Lakeview. Each bar, in order to make the fundraiser as grand and appealing as possible, will create a unique one-of-a kind themed party on the night of Bar AIDS. These parties are sure to excite the bars' regular patrons as well as attract new guests through their doors.
An additional aspect of the fundraiser will be two raffles for which those attending Bar AIDS festivities can purchase tickets. In addition to a variety of prizes being given away at each Participating Bar, there will be a grand prize raffle to include a vacation package and free airfare.
An integral part of the success of Bar AIDS is the use of Bar Ambassadors. In addition to representing AIDSCare on the night of Bar AIDS at one of the Participating Bars, a Bar Ambassador will greet guests and patrons, and sell raffle tickets. Before that night, Ambassadors will receive training and support to ensure an evening that is safe, fun, and successful as well as be expected to invite friends, coworkers and family to their assigned bar.
Participating Bars
Premium Level Participants
Chaise Lounge
1840 W North Ave
773-342-1840
The Flat Iron
1565 N Milwaukee Ave
773-365-9000
Nick's Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
773-252-1155
Nick's On Wilson
1140 W Wilson St
773-271-1155
Nick's Uptown
4015 N Sheridan Rd
773-975-1155
Top Shelf Level Participants
Encore Liquid Lounge
171 W Randolph St
312-338-3788
Fat Cat
4840 N Broadway Ave
773-506-3100
Well Level Participants
Bucks Saloon
3439 N Halsted St
773-525-1125
Cafe Wha Who
228 W Chicago Ave
312-475-1820
Charlie's Chicago
3726 N Broadway Ave
773-871-8887
Circuit Night Club
3641 N Halsted St
312-497-7919
Cocktail
3359 N Halsted St
773-477-1420
Mary's Attic
5400 N Clark St
773-784-6969
The Motel Bar
600 W Chicago Ave
312-822-2900
Red Kiva
1108 W Randolph St
312-226-5577
Spin Nightclub
800 West Belmont
773-327-7711
Touché
6412 N Clark St
773-465-7400
The Velvet Rope
728 Lake St
Oak Park, IL
708-358-8840
The Village Tap
2055 W Roscoe St
773-883-0817
Zocalo
358 W Ontario St
312-302-9977
)
For more information about Bar AIDS, including an updated list of Participating Bars and what volunteer opportunities exist for that night, call 773.359.0122 or go to the www.BarAIDS.org.
About AIDSCare
Started in 1992, AIDSCare is a charitable non-governmental organization that assists those living with advanced HIV/AIDS in the Chicago area. The charity's goal is to help its clients achieve a higher quality of life through housing, care, support, and wellness services. One of the few HIV/AIDS family-friendly housing facilities in Chicago, AIDSCare maintains three buildings in the Lawndale neighborhood on the city's west side for impoverished people affected by HIV/AIDs. There are 66 housing units that are home to more than a hundred`men, women, and children. Residents are provided case management services, medical and emotional assistance, and general care and wellness services. One of the buildings is specifically a sober-living environment.
AIDSCare has had a vital and rich history in Chicago and will undoubtedly continue to play a pivotal role within the city's HIV/AIDS community, providing compassion and care, creating hope, and strengthening lives. To join the AIDSCare family to help them achieve their ambitious goals, or to just find out more information about the agency, check out their website at www.aidscarechicago.org.
