N’DIGO Foundation To Honor Six Exceptional Chicago Women At June 21 Gala
Black-Tie Evening Features Grammy-Nominated Neo-Soul Star Ledisi In Concert,
Online Auction and Exclusive Fashions by City’s Top Designers Six accomplished Chicago women will be honored at the 2008 N’DIGO Foundation Gala on Saturday, June 21at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., as the foundation presents merit-based college scholarships to students, as exclusive, onenight-only fashions by the city’s top designers will be on display.
In recognition of their professional and personal achievements and career
contributions, the N’DIGO Foundation will honor:
• Eunice Johnson, producer/director of the Ebony Fashion Fair (Lifetime
Achievement Award)
• Rev. Helen Ward Carry, executive minister, Christ Universal Temple (N’Religion
Award)
• Sandi Jackson, 7th Ward alderman, Chicago, (N’Politics Award)
• Carol H. Williams, president, CEO and chief creative officer of Carol H. Williams
Advertising (N’Advertising Award)
• Marilyn Stewart, president of the Chicago Teachers Union (N’Education Award)
• Wanda Wells, director of Community Affairs, Fox 32 (N’Media Award)
The black-tie Gala regularly attracts a star-studded who’s who from Chicago’s
business, corporate, civic, education and government communities, among other fields.
This year’s affair will be highlighted by a concert performance by Ledisi, the ultratalented two-time Grammy award nominee who records for the legendary Verve
Records.
The rising neo-soul superstar’s concerts have led a Billboard critic to call
them a "religious experience.” Ledisi made her major-label debut with 2007's “Lost and Found,” and has been nominated for the Best R&B Album Grammy.
Lending to the Gala’s fashion flair will be exclusive and exquisite designs
created by Chicago’s leading fashion designers: Reginald Thomas, Pilar Audain-Reid
of KREATIVE SOUL, James De Colon of DeColon Designs, Duvall Pettway from the
House of Duvall, Jermikko Johnson, Haj Gueye, Barbara Bates of Bates Designs,
Maria Pinto of Maria Pinto Designs, Monika Simmons and Ericka Simmons. Harris
Bank is the Gala’s fashion sponsor.
The foundation will continue its 13-year tradition of presenting merit-based
college scholarships to students in partnership with numerous colleges and
universities, corporations, foundations, community organizations and generous
individuals. All applications are due by May 26.
To apply, visit www.ndigo.com. Send
questions to scholarships@ndigo.com.
N’DIGO Foundation Honors Six Outstanding Women At June 21 Gala,
This year, a new feature to the multifaceted Gala is an online auction in which
bidders can vie for a number of impressive products, performances and services,
including a private dinner prepared by Chef Julius; a photo shoot by Victor Powell; a
complete makeover and beauty and spa package from Mi Spa; an autographed basketball signed by the Chicago Bulls; a Gucci purse; dinner with Chef Cliff Rome; a designer necklace by Madame Pillar; a custom-made shearling coat by designer Barbara Bates; artwork by Pamela Louik; and box seats (6) at the Auditorium Theater for the stage production of “Margaret Garner,” among other items.
The auction is accessible at www.ndigo.com and will end at 12 noon on June 27.
The N’DIGO Foundation was founded by N’DIGO magapaper Publisher Hermene D. Hartman. Cong. Jesse Jackson Jr., (D-Ill.) will serve as Gala chair. The evening’s co-hosts will be Hartman and V-103 afternoon personality Doug Banks.
N’DIGO Gala tickets are $350 each, and entitle guests to a lavish cocktail reception and grand buffet sponsored by ComEd beginning at 6 p.m.; awards and scholarship program at 8 p.m.; concert performance by Ledisi at 9:15 p.m.; and an after party.
Tickets for the Ledisi concert only are $75 each.
To purchase Gala and concert tickets,
call (312) 264-6246 or visit www.ndigo.com.
Gala sponsors include Ariel Capital Management, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Boeing, Capri Capital, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, ComEd, Comcast, Empress Casino, ExxonMobil, Harris Bank, Hennessey, Jewel-Osco, Loop Capital Markets, Louis Vitton, Luster Products, Macy’s, Northern Trust Bank, Ravinia, Southwine and Spirits, The Seneca Hotel & Suites, University of Chicago, Woodlawn Community Corporation, Wal-Mart and Walgreens.
Media sponsors include ABC7 Chicago, Clear Channel Radio Chicago, NBC5 Chicago 89.3 WKKC-FM, WSSD-FM and WVON-AM.
Information Provided by: Dionne Williams
http://www.dwilliamspr.com/
Black-Tie Evening Features Grammy-Nominated Neo-Soul Star Ledisi In Concert,
Online Auction and Exclusive Fashions by City’s Top Designers Six accomplished Chicago women will be honored at the 2008 N’DIGO Foundation Gala on Saturday, June 21at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., as the foundation presents merit-based college scholarships to students, as exclusive, onenight-only fashions by the city’s top designers will be on display.
In recognition of their professional and personal achievements and career
contributions, the N’DIGO Foundation will honor:
• Eunice Johnson, producer/director of the Ebony Fashion Fair (Lifetime
Achievement Award)
• Rev. Helen Ward Carry, executive minister, Christ Universal Temple (N’Religion
Award)
• Sandi Jackson, 7th Ward alderman, Chicago, (N’Politics Award)
• Carol H. Williams, president, CEO and chief creative officer of Carol H. Williams
Advertising (N’Advertising Award)
• Marilyn Stewart, president of the Chicago Teachers Union (N’Education Award)
• Wanda Wells, director of Community Affairs, Fox 32 (N’Media Award)
The black-tie Gala regularly attracts a star-studded who’s who from Chicago’s
business, corporate, civic, education and government communities, among other fields.
This year’s affair will be highlighted by a concert performance by Ledisi, the ultratalented two-time Grammy award nominee who records for the legendary Verve
Records.
The rising neo-soul superstar’s concerts have led a Billboard critic to call
them a "religious experience.” Ledisi made her major-label debut with 2007's “Lost and Found,” and has been nominated for the Best R&B Album Grammy.
Lending to the Gala’s fashion flair will be exclusive and exquisite designs
created by Chicago’s leading fashion designers: Reginald Thomas, Pilar Audain-Reid
of KREATIVE SOUL, James De Colon of DeColon Designs, Duvall Pettway from the
House of Duvall, Jermikko Johnson, Haj Gueye, Barbara Bates of Bates Designs,
Maria Pinto of Maria Pinto Designs, Monika Simmons and Ericka Simmons. Harris
Bank is the Gala’s fashion sponsor.
The foundation will continue its 13-year tradition of presenting merit-based
college scholarships to students in partnership with numerous colleges and
universities, corporations, foundations, community organizations and generous
individuals. All applications are due by May 26.
To apply, visit www.ndigo.com. Send
questions to scholarships@ndigo.com.
N’DIGO Foundation Honors Six Outstanding Women At June 21 Gala,
This year, a new feature to the multifaceted Gala is an online auction in which
bidders can vie for a number of impressive products, performances and services,
including a private dinner prepared by Chef Julius; a photo shoot by Victor Powell; a
complete makeover and beauty and spa package from Mi Spa; an autographed basketball signed by the Chicago Bulls; a Gucci purse; dinner with Chef Cliff Rome; a designer necklace by Madame Pillar; a custom-made shearling coat by designer Barbara Bates; artwork by Pamela Louik; and box seats (6) at the Auditorium Theater for the stage production of “Margaret Garner,” among other items.
The auction is accessible at www.ndigo.com and will end at 12 noon on June 27.
The N’DIGO Foundation was founded by N’DIGO magapaper Publisher Hermene D. Hartman. Cong. Jesse Jackson Jr., (D-Ill.) will serve as Gala chair. The evening’s co-hosts will be Hartman and V-103 afternoon personality Doug Banks.
N’DIGO Gala tickets are $350 each, and entitle guests to a lavish cocktail reception and grand buffet sponsored by ComEd beginning at 6 p.m.; awards and scholarship program at 8 p.m.; concert performance by Ledisi at 9:15 p.m.; and an after party.
Tickets for the Ledisi concert only are $75 each.
To purchase Gala and concert tickets,
call (312) 264-6246 or visit www.ndigo.com.
Gala sponsors include Ariel Capital Management, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Boeing, Capri Capital, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, ComEd, Comcast, Empress Casino, ExxonMobil, Harris Bank, Hennessey, Jewel-Osco, Loop Capital Markets, Louis Vitton, Luster Products, Macy’s, Northern Trust Bank, Ravinia, Southwine and Spirits, The Seneca Hotel & Suites, University of Chicago, Woodlawn Community Corporation, Wal-Mart and Walgreens.
Media sponsors include ABC7 Chicago, Clear Channel Radio Chicago, NBC5 Chicago 89.3 WKKC-FM, WSSD-FM and WVON-AM.
Information Provided by: Dionne Williams
http://www.dwilliamspr.com/
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