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Charity / Community Event _ 2025
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6/16/25 – Ben Folds and Chicago Symphony Orchestra
On Monday, June 16th, Ben Folds returns to Symphony Center for a one-night-only collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of his generation, Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
Join Us in Fighting Hunger! We previously partnered with the Chicago Food Depository for our annual God Bless the Gravy. This amazing organization is a vital resource for our community, providing food assistance to thousands of families in need.
How You Can Help:
Donate: Every dollar makes a difference. Consider making a financial contribution to the Food Depository.
Volunteer: Give your time and energy to help sort and distribute food.
Spread the word: Share this post with your friends and family to raise awareness about the Food Depository’s important work.
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those facing hunger in our community. Let’s join hands and build a stronger, healthier Chicago!
This change reflects that the partnership with the Food Depository for God Bless the Gravy has occurred in the past.
3/14/25 – 19th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day Celebration
Friday, March 14th, 2025 Franklin Park Fire Department will be hosting their 19th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day Celebration at Joe’s Live in Rosemont (5441 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018).
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises money globally to fund cooperative research to cure childhood cancer. Funds raised at local St. Baldrick’s events are distributed nationally in the form of grants and fellowships that support this mission
This event is free to enter. There will be raffle tickets for purchase along with food and beverages. Join for tons of entertainment, kids games, kids raffles, adult raffles, silent auction, grand prize.
Mumford & Sons announce first shows of 2025 – Tour Before The Tour.
Members of Agora, the band’s official community, have first access to tickets beginning February 13th @ 10am. A very limited number of remaining tickets will be available at general on sale on Friday, February 14th @ 10am.
