Celebrate Highwood Raises $10,000 At 'Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails' Fundraiser
HIGHWOOD, IL (FEBRUARY 2017) - Celebrate Highwood is proud to announce it has raised more than $10,000 at its inaugural Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails fundraiser on February 18th benefitting Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC), the Midwest's most comprehensive youth music school and ensemble program.
More than 175 guests had the unique opportunity to tour MYAC, which is housed in the beautifully transformed army stockade building at Fort Sheridan. Attendees also learned about the building's history and explored the old prison cells from 1890.
Guests also enjoyed live jazz, classical and big band musical performances throughout the evening by MYAC students, and indulged in delicious bites from 15 local establishments, including: 210 Restaurant, Alex's Washington Gardens, Backyard Grill, Ballaro, Barrel Crossing, Bent Fork Bakery, Curry Hut, El Burén, Ginger's of Highwood, Jay Lovell's, Longitud315, Maria's Italian Bakery & Caffe, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Taco Nano, as well as enjoy beer and cocktails from The Art of Beer, Gozio Amaretto, Pallini Limoncello, TAP Whisky and Van Gogh Vodka.
"We're thrilled with the outstanding attendance and feedback we received at Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails," said Eric Falberg, President of Celebrate Highwood and City of Highwood Alderman. "We look forward to this becoming an annual event as Celebrate Highwood looks to further support arts, music and culture as part of its newly formed 501(c)(3) initiative."
"The 25 year old Midwest Young Artists Conservatory currently serves 1,000 students in 74 Chicagoland communities and is honored to have been selected as the recipient of the proceeds from this event," said Allan Dennis, Founder and President of MYAC. "All the money raised at Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails will be given to talented students admitted to our programs if they cannot afford the tuition."
Jazzed Up Dining & Classical Cocktails was made possible by the generous sponsorship and donations from 22nd Century Media, Alison Wertheimer Homes, Aperion Care, Castle Brands, Julius Meinl, M. Brad Slavin - Farmers Insurance, NS Modern Luxury, Silk Thumb, Town of Fort Sheridan Homeowners Association and Van Gogh Vodka.
Celebrate Highwood has a great line-up of family-friendly festivals and events planned for 2017, including Highwood Evening Markets - June 14-August 30, Inferno Fest - June 28, North Shore Taco Fest - July 20-23, Bloody Mary Fest - July 30, Garlic Fest - August 16, and of course The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival - October 6-8. Anyone interested in being a vendor or sponsor should contact Ripple Public Relations at 847-432-6000 or info@ripplepublicrelations.com.
ABOUT CELEBRATE HIGHWOOD
Formerly, a collaboration between the City of Highwood and the Highwood Chamber of Commerce, the newly established 501(c)(3) Celebrate Highwood produces events that cater to the wants and needs of the citizens, businesses and visitors of Highwood. This will be achieved through inter-organizational collaboration, sharing resources and promoting the City in a positive light. For more information on all of Highwood's festivals, please visit www.CelebrateHighwood.com, www.facebook.com/celebratehighwood, or call 847-432-6000.