Haven invites you to don your best summer BBQ looks for its Summer Dreams Gala on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 6:30 – 10:30 pm (6 pm VIP reception) at Guild Row Social Club, 3130 N. Rockwell St. in Chicago. The evening celebrating the launch of Haven’s 2021-22 season includes a BBQ dinner catered by Garland’s Taste of Louisiana, cocktails, live music by Amyna Love, tunes from DJ Ca$h Era, a virtual silent auction, the presentation of the Values Awards and more. Tickets and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are currently available at havenchi.org. Masks are required for unvaccinated guests.
Tickets:
General admission $150 includes bottomless signature cocktails sponsored by Hennessy until 8 pm, two (2) drink tickets, dinner and access to the online silent auction.
VIP Guest $250 includes early access to 6 pm VIP reception, full open bar + bottomless signature cocktails sponsored by Hennessy until 8 pm, dinner, one professional headshot and access to the online silent auction.
Artist Ticket $75 includes bottomless signature cocktails sponsored by Hennessy until 8 pm, dinner and access to the online silent auction.
Virtual Auction access only $25
Haven Artistic Director Ian Damont Martin comments, “Our First Annual Gala is to celebrate and invite new and seasoned supporters of Haven who have positively impacted the culture we continue to create. Every dollar raised will go back to the diverse artists we hire and uphold the competitive compensation each artist deserves. Haven’s values include a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, but – in our next phase – we want to ensure we are an anti-racist, multicultural organization in all areas of our operation and programming. We are addressing this by developing a comprehensive, company – wide commitment to these values, rather than through singular initiatives. Each of Haven’s goals for this fiscal year, and for subsequent seasons, are rooted in building this culture.”
Summer Dreams Gala sponsors include the Cohen Family Foundation, Gary Gephart, Mike Pope Coaching and Consulting, Nancy Valrose and Demi Smith.
About Haven:
MISSION
We embolden visionary artists to practice and hone their craft by providing an equitable haven of opportunity for the creation of innovative performance, theatre and media arts.
VALUES
Centering our artists, audiences and the work, Haven Chicago commits to the following values:
People First –We honor people for their stories, talents, contributions and spirit of collaboration by creating a safe and equitable working environment.
Inclusion – We aim to be accessible to all. As an anti-racist, multicultural institution, we value diversity, equity and inclusion.
Accountability – We cultivate trust and accountability to our community and mission through clear communication and intention.
Mentorship – We foster mentorship as a way of giving back to the community and carve pathways for the next generation of artists.