Glitz, glamour and chocolate! After a nearly three-year hiatus, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) 's beloved fundraiser will return with its famed World of Chocolate on Friday, February 17 at Union Station (225 S. Canal).
This fun-filled event features a menu of light bites, uniquely crafted cocktails and global chocolate confections from Chicago’s top chefs and chocolatiers from notable restaurants, hotels and bakeries—such as Chef Enrique Cortez, CH Distillery, Vanille Patisserie, Noir d’Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie, JoJo’s ShakeBAR, Terry’s Toffee, the David Rubenstein Forum, Blackout Baking Co., Chocolate Uzma, Chocolates by Maria, Vivere Chocolates and more (a full list will be announced at a later date).
Guests will have the chance to purchase raffle tickets to be entered into a drawing for several prizes, including travel packages and hotel accommodations. Additionally, guests can further their impact through AFC’s donation punchboard to receive a mystery prize of equal or greater value to donations. (All prizes are donated by local Chicago businesses.)
This has always been one of my favorite fundraisers and I’ve attended every time it’s come around for as far back as I can remember, many times as a judge for the event. It’s a very “sweet” way to give back and have a lot of fun along the way. The committee and board of the AIDS Foundation Chicago work very hard to make this night special. It’s a night of camaraderie, chefs showing off their skill sets and CHOCOLATE! Everything from chocolate covered Twinkies to fabulous old standards like chocolate pudding—everything is created with love and a “twist.” You will also enjoy fun photo opps and make a lot of new friends for a common cause.
Tickets are on sale now for the general public here. Proceeds from the event will support AFC advance its mission of mobilizing communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV, including the Getting To Zero Illinois initiative of ending the HIV epidemic in Illinois by 2030.
Hope to see you there! (All info here)
You may also like:
The official Christkindlmarket video
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.